HM The Sultan addresses the nation

HM The Sultan addresses the nation

MUSCAT – His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik today delivered a Royal speech addressing the nation, reading as follows: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Thanks be to Almighty Allah for the bounties of security and stability. Praise be for...
Indian schools in Oman open after two-years

Indian schools in Oman open after two-years

MUSCAT – Indian schools in Oman reopened in-person classes for grade-12 students. The schools are being opened after a gap of two years, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.Phased manner Earlier reports had noted the board of directors of Indian schools in Oman had...
Rise of the silent heroes after the storm

Rise of the silent heroes after the storm

MUSCAT – Every cyclone or storm leaves a trail of destruction in its wake, and tropical storm Shaheen was no different.Lensman V. K. Shafeer was at hand in Suwaiq to take stock of the aftermath of the devastation left behind by the storm. While regular water...
CAA: Direct impact of tropical condition ends

CAA: Direct impact of tropical condition ends

MUSCAT – The National Multi-Hazard and Early Warning System (NMHEWS) announced the end of direct impacts of the tropical Cyclone Shaheen.Predictions charts indicate that the low pressure system is centered southwest Governorate of A’Dhahirah, near the...
Cleaning work in full swing after Shaheen’s aftermath

Cleaning work in full swing after Shaheen’s aftermath

MUSCAT – Municipality workers in Muscat swung into action working tirelessly to remove the swathe of debris and other wreckage left in the aftermath of the tropical cyclone Shaheen. Photos by V. K. Shafeer depict the cleaning being done by the workers and even...
Rain-soaked areas in Muscat

Rain-soaked areas in Muscat

MUSCAT – As tropical cyclone Shaheen bore down on Oman, the accompanying rains and wind swept across the capital area as a pre-warning of things to come. Already sights of flooded areas, water-logged streets and by-lanes are aplenty. Several people have also...
Bank Muscat supports Dar Al Atta Back to School Campaign

Bank Muscat supports Dar Al Atta Back to School Campaign

MUSCAT – Bank Muscat has continued its endeavor to strengthen its partnership with NGOs to launch initiatives and programs to support individuals and families across Oman.The bank has extended its support to Dar Al Atta in carrying out their back to school campaign...