Forecasts indicate Oman’s weather will be affected by a trough of low pressure
MUSCAT — The latest forecasts and analyses from the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center indicate that the weather over the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by a trough of low pressure starting from the evening of coming Tuesday, 31 March, and continuing until the morning of Thursday, 2 April 2026. There are chances of rainfall of varying intensity, associated with thundershowers and fresh winds. These conditions may lead to flash floods in wadis and valleys, as well as reduced...
Sultan Qaboos University achieves progress in QS World University rankings by subject for 2026
MUSCAT — Sultan Qaboos University has achieved notable progress in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2026, a milestone that reflects the quality of its academic programs and reinforces its standing among the world's leading universities.This year's edition evaluated 6,273 universities globally, with 1,908 institutions being ranked—marking the largest release to date. The rankings covered 55 distinct academic disciplines across five broad subject areas. The university also saw...
Nominations open for Sultan Qaboos Award for culture, arts and literature 2026
MUSCAT — The Sultan Qaboos Higher Center for Culture and Science at the Diwan of Royal Court announced today the opening of nominations for the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature in its 13th edition for 2026. This edition is designated for Omani, with competition restricted to Omani nationals only.The award fields have been designated as follows: "Family and Childhood Studies in the Sultanate of Oman" for the Culture branch, "Arabic Calligraphy" for the Arts branch, and...
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Yanni in Oman in aid of the visually challenged
October 26, 2011: B&W achieved a musical breakthrough by bringing in the musical wizard, Yanni to Oman and making this world-renowned composer perform at the Grand Hall of the Sultan Qaboos University, again a first. This was the...
Parampara – charity dance event with Hema Malini and team – 2010
October 21, 2010 – The same year, we also championed the breast cancer cause in Oman. We brought in the dream girl, Hema Malini and her two lovely daughters, Esha and Ahana, for a fund raiser for breast cancer (for the National...
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The adventures of Captain Juma, the sailor
The adventures of Captain Juma, the sailor Will God fulfill the prayers of old men whom time forgot? Will God heed to the desire of a proud, old Omani sailor? These queries played in our mind as we talked to a venerable old sailor, a former ship (dhow) captain, and an...
Sheikha Layla, the Camel Whisperer
We froze. A four-legged, nearly 500kgs creature, was rumbling towards us with a mighty bellow. When it came close, we involuntarily shut our eyes. Even with our closed eyes and palpitating hearts, we could still feel this scary beast’s presence. When we mustered...
The wizard of Asa
In a dark and tiny room, a nearly 50-year old man is seen seated on a floor littered with crude work tools and attempting to bend the top part of what appears to be a wooden stick. He holds the stick in a makeshift clamp and then slowly bends it to the desired shape....
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