Wadi Ghaydah: The quiet wadi behind Dhofar’s most famous landscape
SALALAH: Wadi Darbat may be Dhofar’s most photographed natural attraction, but the story of its waters begins far beyond the viewpoints visited by most travellers.High in the mount…
Oman issues new trade union regulation
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour has issued a ministerial decision introducing a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the establishment, registration and operation of trade u…
6 karate students to represent Oman at Okinawa World Festival
MUSCAT: Six students from Bodhi Life and Skills Academy will represent Oman at the third edition of the Okinawa Karate Tournament and World Festival, to be held in Japan from July…
EA signs deals to boost inspections, develop Al Saleel Park
MUSCAT: The Environment Authority on Monday signed two agreements to consolidate environmental inspection and develop infrastructure at nature reserves.The agreements stem from eff…
Al Dhahirah launches Summer Programme to inspire innovation
IBRI: The Directorate-General of Education in Al Dhahirah Governorate has launched the summer programme ‘My Summer… Learning and Innovation 2026’, with the participation of more…
Dhofar programme boosts family stability
SALALAH: The marital counselling programme ‘Companionship of Life’ commenced on Monday at the University of Dhofar. The three‑day initiative, implemented by the Ministry of Social…
Making CEPA count: What Oman needs to do next
Researchers at the Department of Natural Resource Economics, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) have urged Oman to complement the Oman-Indi…
A bridge of knowledge between Oman and Germany
As I gear up to go back to Berlin for the second half of my fellowship at the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) research centre to further explore Omani national identity and s…
The missing pillar of student wellness
Universities have long been recognised as spaces that shape not only knowledge and professional identity but also lifelong habits. In recent years, increasing attention has been pa…
Be careful! AI may use your WhatsApp content
A few days ago, my friend Fadhil al Rassady, who is passionate about technology and the latest gadgets, called me to share a new AI-related feature on WhatsApp. It immediately caug…