Getting enough exercise is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Yet many people around the world are not active enough. Around one in three adults fail to meet the recommended levels of physical activity, while four in five children aged 11–17 do not achieve the recommended average of 60 […]
Most of my ecology and evolution undergraduates have never held a pair of binoculars or looked at a bug through a magnifying glass. They don’t know how to use a key to identify a plant or insect, let alone why they should bother. They struggle to name common garden birds. They expect to learn about […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 16 His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued a Royal directive to allocate 11 seats for Omani women to ensure permanent representation of women in Majlis Ash’shura for each governorate. The reservation of the seats comes as a part to enhance the base of community participation, which was received with enthusiasm and motivation. […]
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 — […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 15 The first Oman–Pakistan Friendship Association (OPFA) was formally launched on Sunday, marking a new step in strengthening the long-standing friendship, cooperation and cultural ties between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior Omani officials, diplomats, as well as representatives from Pakistan and […]
Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman has officially launched the Muscat Action Plan at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, introducing a landmark international framework aimed at strengthening conflict prevention and addressing identity-based violence worldwide. The Muscat Action Plan establishes a UN-led consultative process in partnership with the network of religious and traditional peacemakers. It brings […]
STAFF REPORTER MUSCAT, JUNE 10 The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Oman Film Society (OFS) at the university’s headquarters, with the aim of strengthening collaboration in film-making, film criticism, youth skills development, and support for national talents in the cinema sector. The memorandum was signed by […]
