It’s a question big enough to make your head spin! Eight-year-old Ellie from Atlanta, Georgia, wants to know what came before the Big Bang? Ellie joins our host Eloise to delve into the origins of our universe with astronomer Michael Lam on The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast. In each episode of The Conversation’s Curious Kids, […]
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has completed the approval procedures for the first private vehicle technical inspection station in the Sultanate of Oman, which marks a significant step in strengthening public-private sector partnerships and enhancing the delivery of vehicle inspection services. According to information released by the ROP, the newly approved station is located […]
Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the U.S.-Iran deal is “material”, the chief executive of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday. The Iran war that began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes largely stopped shipping through […]
As winter sets in, many of us are turning to our cosy jumpers, snug base layers and anything else that can take the bite out of cold mornings. That is where merino wool shines. It is warm, comfortable and surprisingly adaptable, making it a smart choice for days when the weather can’t quite make up […]
KHASAB: Musandam Governorate is continuing to strengthen its position as one of Oman’s emerging centres for food security, supported by a growing portfolio of investment projects in fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture and water resources that aim to boost self-sufficiency, diversify the economy, and reinforce sustainable development goals under Oman Vision 2040. According to officials, the governorate […]
The United States and Iran are preparing to finalise a peace deal that would end their war – at least for the time being – as well as Israel’s bombing of Lebanon. Many key details remain to be negotiated, including the future of Iran’s nuclear program. Another issue that remains uncertain – how the deal […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 15 Twenty Indian crewmembers of the MT Jalveer tanker, which was involved in an incident off the coast of Oman last week, have safely returned to India following a coordinated rescue and evacuation operation led by Omani authorities in close liaison with the Embassy of India in Muscat. The crew were evacuated ashore […]
Parents who find time for themselves feel better and show healthier physiological stress patterns on the same day, according to my new research. The findings suggest that even small moments away from daily demands may help mothers and fathers recharge emotionally and physically. Raising children often means putting personal needs last. Between work, household tasks, […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 14 Approved digital platforms have emerged as a cornerstone in managing the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season amid a steady rise in visitor numbers and growing demand for regulated accommodation and tourism services. With Khareef Dhofar continuing to attract increasing numbers of tourists each year — surpassing one million visitors in recent seasons — […]
The grocery store is a busy place, full of signs and signals that we may or may not always notice. Picture yourself in your usual store: do your eyes get drawn to a “limited quantities” sign or a “buy now before it’s gone” promotion? Do you ever toss an extra item into your cart because […]
