With wintry weather underway in many parts of Australia, I’ve been enjoying the seasonal change in my garden and its trees. In fact, winter is a really great time to get a few important jobs done in the garden. 1. Making the most of mulch Start by checking the depth and spread of mulch. Mulch […]
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) continues to develop an integrated housing empowerment system. The system offers diverse housing options, enhances social housing programmes enabling citizens to choose housing solutions that meet their needs as well as expanding investment opportunities in government lands. The ministry’s approach is based on empowering beneficiaries to […]
IBRI: Al Dhahirah Governorate has attracted 67 food security projects with investments totalling RO 84 million, as it seeks to expand agricultural production, strengthen local supply chains and develop value-added food industries. The projects cover about 9,607 acres across the wilayats of Ibri, Dhank and Yanqul and include crop cultivation, livestock and poultry production, food […]
Dibba: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources has completed the construction work for the marine area rehabilitation project in Musandam Governorate. The initiative covered several coastal areas across the Wilayats of Dibba and Khasab, as well as the Niyabat of Lima, as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop the infrastructure supporting […]
MUSCAT: Building on expanding cooperation in green hydrogen, a high-level Omani delegation visited the Netherlands for two days of meetings and technical engagements hosted by the Holland Hydrogen Hub (H3), as both countries moved to accelerate plans for a dedicated green hydrogen corridor linking the Sultanate with Europe. The programme brought together government officials, infrastructure […]
It wouldn’t make much sense to prohibit people from shooting a threatened woodpecker while allowing its forest to be cut down, or to bar killing endangered salmon while allowing a dam to dry out their habitat. But that’s what the Trump administration is doing by changing how one word in the Endangered Species Act is […]
Sheer Viewpoint, one of the most prominent tourist destinations of Dhofar Governorate, is distinguished by eye-catching natural beauty, particularly during Khareef. The area is witnessing a growing influx of visitors from across the Sultanate of Oman and beyond. The intermittent shifts and clearing of the fog create enchanting panoramic views, revealing the beauty and diversity […]
Breweries sell craft kombucha on tap. Fruit vinegars and cultured chile pastes are featured on five-star restaurant menus. Walmart and Target stock kimchi and kefir. Fermented foods have been popular in the United States for decades, but more recently, they have been thrust into the national spotlight. In January, the Trump administration released new dietary […]
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has launched four healthcare investment opportunities valued at about RO 16 million as it seeks to expand specialised medical services, strengthen local manufacturing and attract private-sector investment. The projects cover early disease detection, medical rehabilitation and the production of healthcare supplies, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion said. […]
Oman is routinely ranked among the five safest countries globally, but its security goes far beyond low crime statistics. In Oman, hospitality is a cultural duty, a habit one is introduced to at a young age. A traveler stranded with a flat tire or lost in a mountain village is rarely left alone; local families […]
