Oman declares Sunday, April 3 as first day of Ramadan

Oman declares Sunday, April 3 as first day of Ramadan

MUSCAT – The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs announced today that the sighting of the crescent of the blessed month of Ramadan for the year 1443 AH has not been confirmed, and accordingly, tomorrow will be the completion of the month of Sha’ban, corresponding...
Oman Cricket announces 2022-25 Board of Directors list

Oman Cricket announces 2022-25 Board of Directors list

MUSCAT – Oman Cricket’s Annual General Meeting was held at the Al-Falaj Hotel on March 21, 2022 to elect the new Board of Directors from 2022-25.The results saw Pankaj Khimji and Madhursinh Jesrani continue in their respective roles as Oman Cricket’s Chairman...
Honourable Lady visits social welfare home in Rustaq

Honourable Lady visits social welfare home in Rustaq

MUSCAT – Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahad Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, today visited the Social Welfare Home in the Wilayat of A’Rustaq, Governorate of South Al Batinah. Dr Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social...
MoH launches two projects to combat obesity in Oman

MoH launches two projects to combat obesity in Oman

MUSCAT –  The Ministry of Health (MoH) in collaboration with Novo Nordisk Pharma Gulf and Danish Embassy officially agreed to partner and collaborate to develop and establish Oman Obesity clinical practice guidelines which will guide  health care professionals...
“A Fragment of Feelings” on exhibition from March 7

“A Fragment of Feelings” on exhibition from March 7

MUSCAT – Under the patronage of the Honorable Lujaina Bint Mohsen Darwish, Member of the State Council, the art exhibition “A Fragment of Feelings” by the artist Zahra Al-Ghatrifi was unveiled on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Gallery Sarah, Muscat. Over...
Oman is beautiful and sparkling – Dr Shashi Tharoor

Oman is beautiful and sparkling – Dr Shashi Tharoor

“A voice of peace – doesn’t believe in fireworks!” “Beautiful and sparkling!” That is how Indian Member of Parliament, Dr Shashi Tharoor, described Oman during his recent visit to the Sultanate to attend an event organised by Badr Al Samaa Group of Hospitals to...