22+ hour, 52+ min ago  (696+ words) Childhood obesity in Oman is increasingly being recognised as a major public health concern, reflecting rapid lifestyle changes across the country. What could be the cause? Health experts attribute the rise to a combination of sedentary behaviours, increased consumption of…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (279+ words) Children took the lead at a marathon held at Al Qurum Nature Park to mark World Obesity Day, highlighting growing efforts in Oman to address childhood obesity through community and school-based initiatives. Organised by the Omani Diabetes Association in collaboration…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (478+ words) These little kids playing in the neighbourhood and the sound from stuff being unloaded at a grocery store, have become scary enough to signal their brains to rush to their homes and seek refuge as the brain perceives the fear…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (315+ words) Marking World Autism Awareness Day, the first Autism Forum was inaugurated at the Oman Automobile Association under the auspices of Dr Abdullah bin Hamoud al Harthy, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development for Persons with Disabilities Affairs, bringing together…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (190+ words) MUSCAT: A new children's storybook titled 'Qaribo', authored by Omani writer and children's literature specialist Iman Fadl, has been released by Red Fox Library Publishing and Translation House. The book follows the journey of a young girl, Zainab, who travels…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (448+ words) For many families, Eid is a joyful whirlwind " laughter spilling across rooms, relatives arriving in a steady stream. But for children with autism spectrum disorder, these same moments can feel overwhelming rather than celebratory. Noise, unfamiliar faces and disrupted routines…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (374+ words) Oman Observer Last week, my article revolved around what kind of person I would become if I were born today This week, I want to shift that question toward us as parents: what can we do today to ensure our…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (265+ words) Non-Muslims often see Ramadhan mainly as a month of fasting and intensified religious rituals, yet in many Muslim homes " especially those led by mothers balancing childcare, work and household responsibilities " the rhythm of worship takes a different form. Amal Aljamei,…...

1+ mon, 15+ hour ago  (433+ words) For many Muslims, Ramadan arrives each year filled with childhood memories and familiar social traditions. For those who newly embrace Islam, however, the holy month can be a completely different experience. Maryam, a Spanish revert to Islam living in Hong…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (608+ words) MUSCAT: Reflecting the spirit of giving during the holy month of Ramadhan, a new philanthropic initiative in Oman is encouraging the public to support students who have dropped out of school or were unable to complete their education due to…...