July 20 will be the first day of Eid Al Adha

July 20 will be the first day of Eid Al Adha

MUSCAT – The main committee for moon sighting met on the evening of Saturday 29th Dhu’l-Qi’dah 1442 AH (July 10, 2021), under the auspices of Shaikh Abdullah bin Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Salmi, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs.The...
Objective is to save lives: health minister

Objective is to save lives: health minister

MUSCAT – The objective is to save lives. Curb the spread of the pandemic and save lives. Festivities can be held after the pandemic is eradicated. No one wants to deprive anyone of celebrating a festive occasion; the reasoning behind the impending lockdown...
World Environment Day – Untouched, pristine beauty

World Environment Day – Untouched, pristine beauty

MUSCAT – This is how nature looks and should look, when it is not ravaged by our hands. The World Environment Day slogan is: ‘Recreate, Reimagine, Restore’ – meaning it is time to reverse the damage to our ecosystem. Let us do our bit to keep nature in its...
A walk in the park – a blissful escape

A walk in the park – a blissful escape

MUSCAT – Beaches and public parks are open and those who are seen frequenting are keenly adhering to social distancing rules and all preventive measures. A glimpse of the Qurum Park, now open to public. Photo: V K Shafeer