Maimuna Al Sulaimani

Story of Al Jarz

Story of Al Jarz

Every slice of our ancestry and history reflects the human adaptability of coexisting with the nature and surroundings. But sometimes to survive the harsh elements, one needs to create the right tools too. In those days of yore, Al Jarz was a product born out of such...

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Kindness can be the bridge between life and death

Kindness can be the bridge between life and death

They say, sometimes, the worst place you can be could be in your own head.  Because that is from where all the problems begin and that is from where the danger starts. That is where the monsters within can stir up some sensational stories of pain and hatred and...

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Let’s pass the extra meals to the ones in need

Let’s pass the extra meals to the ones in need

By Maimuna Al Sulaimani A crispy toast with a dab of homemade butter and a scoop of cherry jam on it would make an ideal quick and wholesome breakfast for many. But, ever wondered who thought of storing jams, pickles and dried food in our kitchens? No prizes for...

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Make charity a daily habit

Maimuna Al-Sulaimani  Someone recently asked me whether I believe in charity. It was not a difficult question to answer, yet, I felt that if I were to answer that question, it must truly reflect something that my heart believes in. The answer must contain the essence...

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Animal Welfare Law ensures safety of all animals in Oman

Maimuna Al-Sulaimani  The world becomes a better place to live in if it is filled with people with understanding and empathy. Deep in our hearts, we all know that all living beings are equal and have the right to life. So why do we need laws for protection? The answer...

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Passing on a unique Omani tradition with the right gift

Maimuna Al-Sulaimani  Stories are the best way to a child’s heart and sometimes a fairy tale, folklore, or a little tall tale for your small one could actually pave a path to his or her heart. As parents, I think all of us indulge in a bit of storytelling to woo our...

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Whose responsibility is it anyway?

By Maimuna Al-Sulaimani Scene 1 (*): Let’s call him Little ‘X’; let him be all of five, happily romping around with other kids at a kid zone in a mall. He is the picture of happiness; he loves playing with other kids and he is doing just that, having fun; boy, he is...

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“A trial for human resilience”

“A trial for human resilience”

Maimuna Al Sulaimani, lawyer, human rights activist and scribe MUSCAT- May 12,2 020: The COVID-19 crisis has put everyone into a challenging mode of life. Until two months back, none of us would have even imagined that there would be lockdowns, limitations or the term...

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