5+ hour, 26+ min ago   (364+ words) MUSCAT: As the new academic year approaches, families across Oman are preparing for one of the season’s most familiar rituals: back-to-school shopping. School bags, notebooks, pens, art materials, lunch boxes and other essentials can quickly turn a simple trip into…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (590+ words) SALALAH: Vehicles at Dhofar’s famous Hashir Hill may appear to roll uphill on their own, but a new scientific study has found that the road is actually descending — by about 10 metres over a surveyed distance of 350 metres. Researchers who carried…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (297+ words) STAFF REPORTERMUSCAT, AUGUST 26A sensory-friendly summer play programme has provided children with special needs an engaging environment to develop communication, social interaction, confidence and learning through play.The Gentle Adventures Summer Play Group, facilitated by Pristine Sara George, Speech and Language…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (525+ words) As the Khareef season gradually draws to a close, Dhofar is preparing to enter another distinctive period in its tourism calendar — the Sarb season. Typically associated with September and October, Sarb follows the retreat of the mist and drizzle that…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (191+ words) Brazil's data protection authority ANPD has fined TikTok owner ByteDance about $29.8 million for processing the personal data of children and teenagers without sufficient legal grounds and failing to take adequate measures to prevent it. The authority said on Tuesday that…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (676+ words) Marriage has long been a cornerstone of Omani society. Beyond the union of two individuals, it often brings together extended families and creates the environment in which children are raised, values are nurtured and future generations are shaped.Recent data,…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (332+ words) Along the coastline of Dhofar Governorate, Al Dahariz beachfront has emerged as a popular seaside destination, combining the beauty of the coast with modern recreational facilities. It attracts visitors and families not only for a day out but also as…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (495+ words) MUSCAT: Children’s literature is no longer simply a source of entertainment, but a vital tool for shaping young minds, strengthening language and identity, and supporting children’s emotional well-being, specialists say. Experts in children’s literature and psychology have called for a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (684+ words) Shiheyt in the Wilayat of Taqah, Dhofar Governorate, stands out during the Khareef season as one of the prime natural destinations combining lush greenery, fog, and expansive pastures. Its proximity to Wadi Darbat, continues to enhance its attraction. It is…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (253+ words) At the end of the school year and as the summer months begin, an opportunity arises to reflect on the importance of joy and resilience in supporting overall well-being. At the same time, the diverse circumstances that influence mental health…...