OCCI plays vital role in supporting public–private partnerships
Economic partnership between government institutions and the private sector is carried out through a number of organisations, foremost among them the Oman Chamber of Commerce and I…
The comfort of my bed: Why I can’t sleep well elsewhere
This week, I happen to be out of the country and away from home. As I lay in this unfamiliar hotel bed, surrounded by unfamiliar sounds and smells, this time too I find myself year…
The evening that showered Qawwali rains
The Al Qurum Natural Park venue of the ongoing Muscat Nights witnessed dews of Qawwali music being showered on the packed crowd that braved the cold chill recently.The Sufi devotio…
American daredevil free-climbs Taiwan’s tallest building
American climber Alex Honnold stunned crowds on Sunday by scaling Taiwan’s tallest building, Taipei 101, without ropes or safety gear, in a dramatic ascent that drew hundreds of sp…
The Omani wedding comes alive at Suhar Festival
At Suhar Festival, the past did not arrive as a distant memory, it arrived alive, breathing and full of sound. Through the reenactment of the traditional Omani wedding, visitors we…
RCA employee discovers two new asteroids
Muscat: An employee of the Royal Court Affairs Astronomical Observatory discovered two asteroids located in the asteroid belt of the solar system. The discovery was officially r…
India reports two Nipah virus infections as Thai, Malaysia step up screening
India is monitoring Nipah virus infections, with two reported from its eastern state of West Bengal since December, the health ministry said, as some Southeast Asia nations step…
Health Ministry outlines safe use of weight loss medications
Muscat: The Ministry of Health has issued guidance on the safe and responsible use of weight loss medications, stressing that such treatments should only be taken under medical sup…
CPA warns against trading in counterfeit goods
The Consumer Protection Authority has warned agaisnt trading of counterfeit goods in local markets. In a notification, it said Article (7) of the Consumer Protection Law states, “T…
Ministry of information reiterates deadline for media licensing
Muscat: The Ministry of Information has reminded all media institutions, media-related activities and professionals working in licensable fields to complete procedures for regulari…