MUSCAT - The International Day of Yoga (IDY) is celebrated all over the world every year on 21 June. On 11 December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly had approved Resolution 69/131, declaring 21 June as the “International Day of Yoga”. The Resolution was...
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 pristine...
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
MUSCAT - Discovering inner peace in troubled times like this would require more than just an ordinary effort.Perhaps, a little bit of meditation – provided online of course – could throw a ray of light. A free Sahaja Yoga online session is being organised for students...
MUSCAT – The Ministry of Health said that as per vaccine procurement agreements signed with different firms, the Sultanate will receive 1.25 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines at a rate of 200,000 doses per week.The Ministry strives to cover all target groups in Oman,...
OCA to conduct virtual marathon on May 22 and 23MUSCAT - The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on cancer care world over. Therefore, more efforts are needed to help bring the cases down; provide proper care for those affected and also raise more awareness. So, unfazed by...
Murtaza Boriyawala,Director, Al Zain Poultry Farm Last Eid was far from what we were normally used to. But it was still a great opportunity to relax, unwind and get in touch with all the relatives far from us through video calling. And this year, when the announcement...
A young lawyer reminisces on her personal association with a towering legal legend, a courtroom genius, and a mentor: “Will walk that extra mile just to be worthy of her love.”The recent loss of Suad Al Lamki weighed heavily on the minds of many in Oman and abroad....
MUSCAT - Government of Oman dispatched special medical assistance for India’s fight against COVID-19 on 12th May 2021 aboard a Royal Air Force (RAFO) plane.The Government of India expresses its deep gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik and the Government...
Ruiya Humaid Mohamed Al Habsi (*)Yesterday I got my palm and the back of my hands decorated with Henna – they have come out stunning! I just love this part of Eid celebrations!I also love doing the Eid decorations and it is a great feeling when we arrange for...
MUSCAT - His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik today greeted citizens and residents on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. The Diwan of Royal Court issued a statement to this effect reading as follows:“His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has addressed heartfelt greetings to...
MUSCAT - The Moon-Sighting Committee today announced that the new moon of the month of Shawal 1442 AH has been sighted and, accordingly, decided that the first day of Eid Al Fitr this year falls on tomorrow (Thursday), 13 May 2021.This came in a statement issued by...
