Majees win five-set battle against Sohar
MUSCAT, DEC 6Majees secured a dramatic victory in the Al Batinah North derby, defeating Sohar 3–2 in the fifth round of the 2025–2026 Oman First Division Volleyball League. It was…
Yo-de-lay-Unesco? Swiss hope for yodel heritage listing
LUCERNE: Switzerland hopes to have yodelling recognised by the United Nations this month to help protect the ancestral sing-song tradition of the Alpine nation’s herders and shephe…
Catalysts of social cohesion
MUSCAT: Volunteer work strengthens social cohesion across Oman. A growing number of citizens are dedicating their time for volunteer work in healthcare, community initiatives, disa…
Oman hold Morocco, earn first point in Arab Cup
MUSCAT, DEC 5Oman earned their first point in the Fifa Arab Cup after playing out a goalless draw against Morocco on Friday night in their second Group B fixture at Education City…
Oman fall 2–0 to UAE in U23 Gulf Cup opener
Muscat, Dec 5Oman’s Olympic team could not turn their strong performance into a positive result, falling 2–0 to the United Arab Emirates in the opening match of their campaign at t…
Racing underway at 2025 World Inclusion Sailing
MUSANNAH: The official races of the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2025 kicked off on Friday along the shores of Musannah, marking the start of a historic global e…
A sanctuary for healing and discovery
“From the moment I stepped off the plane, I felt a wave of familiar calm”, recalls wellness guide Dina Masinova, describing her instant connection with Salalah. Leading women’s wel…
Omani culinary gems: Shuwa samak and ginger halwa
Oman’s rich culinary heritage shines through in two iconic dishes: shuwa samak, a slow-baked spiced fish wrapped in banana leaves, combining the Sultanate of Oman’s coastal seafood…
Vilnius: Where Europe goes to recharge
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, has been named the top European city for sleep tourism, backed by a study of 300 cities, measuring air quality, light pollution, green space, nig…
Indonesia ramps up relief as Sumatra toll hits 860
Indonesia’s military stepped up its relief efforts in three provinces on Sumatra island devastated by deadly floods and landslides, with many residents still stranded without acces…