The duo guiding women through Oman’s outdoors
In 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic restricted travel, childhood best friends Lujaina al Sabri and Sharifa al Siyabi found themselves with a sudden itch for exploration.“We thought,…
When the screen becomes the stranger in the room
Every week, my family gathers for a group video call. It is our way of keeping up with each other, especially now that we live in different places.The conversations can go anywhere…
Kenyans get creative to join manga cosplay craze
Cosplay has taken hold in Kenya, where fans must often get creative to dress up as their fantasy heroes.Thousands attended the latest edition of the Otamatsuri anime and manga conv…
Omantel, GalaxySpace explore LEO satellite connectivity in Oman
MUSCAT: Omantel and China-based satellite technology company GalaxySpace are exploring potential cooperation on next-generation satellite connectivity in Oman, including Low Earth…
Oman to experience penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday
Muscat: A partial lunar eclipse will occur on Friday, August 28, which will be visible across wide areas of the world, while observers in the Sultanate of Oman will witness only a…
Port of Duqm set to receive a large RoRo vessel
Muscat: The Port of Duqm will soon receive one of the world’s largest RoRo vessels.The shipment from BYD will include 1,200 vehicles of which 200 are for the Omani market and 1,000…
Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers
LONDON: Lego sales jumped 21% in the first half as soccer World Cup and Formula 1 sets attracted new customers, the Danish toy brand said on Tuesday.Lego has won market share as it…
Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for $3.35 million at auction
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his ‘Hand of God’ goal against England at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for $3.35 million.The sale price achieved by Heritage…
Al Hamra records Oman’s highest rainfall at 28mm
Muscat: The Wilayat of al Hamra recorded the highest rainfall in Oman at 28mm between August 22 and 24.According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (M…
Is motion sickness preventable?
I often feel carsick while traveling. What are the best ways to prevent or treat motion sickness?A. Historically associated with sailors reacting to the pitch, roll and yaw of shi…