Encircling Memory: Salem Al Salami and the Art of Belonging
In a quiet Omani village, where palm trees rise beside mud-brick homes and narrow alleys carry the echoes of generations, a circular structure wraps gently around the trunk of a pa…
Life years ago: Simpler times, stronger bonds, happy moments
Watching a family video of how life was 40 years ago hit me like a nostalgia bomb. Our parents lived without smartphones, social media, and instant gratification. They enjoyed outd…
Municipality announces partial closure of old airport bridge
As part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance work in Muscat Governorate, Muscat Municipality, in coordination with the Royal Oman Police, announces a partial closure of the traffi…
Before K-pop: How the Kim Sisters Conquered 1960s America (Starting with Bananas)
FSA warns unlicensed audit firms
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has emphasised the importance of verifying the authorisation of accounting offices before using their services.In 2025 observations, the FSA…
HM greets citizens, residents on advent of Holy Month of Ramadhan
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has extended his greetings to Omani citizens, residents in the Sultanate of Oman, and to the entire Islamic nation on the advent of the…
New motor insurance amendments covering natural disasters to take effect
Muscat: Amendments to the unified motor insurance policy wording will come into force on Thursday, February 19, following the expiry of a one-month grace period granted by the Fina…
HM exchanges Ramadhan greetings with leaders of Islamic nations
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik exchanged cables of congratulations and greetings on the occasion of the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadhan with his brothers, Their…
Holiday for Omani teachers’ day on Feb 26
Muscat: The Minister of Education issued Ministerial Decision No 16/2026 regarding the Teacher’s Day holiday for the academic year 2025/2026.It stipulated that Thursday, February 2…
1st phase of GCC’s ‘Single Entry Point for Air Travel’ launched
Jasim Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), on Tuesday witnessed the launch of the first phase of the “Single Entry Point for Air Travel” pro…