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Dec82025 by LakshartsNo Comments

Winter seagulls arrive

Environment

Spot the difference - seagulls arrive Lakshmi Kothaneth November to March is the best time to watch the seagulls in Oman. They are a regular feature at Muttrah Seafront and the long coastline of the Sultanate of Oman, including the wetlands, lagoons, and islands. Oman sits on the important West Asia-East Africa Flyway and has its own unique wintering sites. They are a major attraction, providing the perfect habitat for hundreds of thousands of migratory birds, including gulls. Oman has year-round residents, but by November and December, the winter migrants escaping the colder northern climates arrive. Only the bird watchers or ornithologists would know the distinct features of each species of seagull. Sooty Gull (Ichthyaetus hemprichii) is a resident species and one of the m...

Jun222025 by LakshartsNo Comments

Sagarmatha Day calls for environmental measures

Art and Culture, Environment

Sagarmatha Day calls for environmental measures Lakshmi Kothaneth The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat observed on 29th May 2025 the Sagarmatha Day, commemorating the historic first ascent of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary on on the same day in 1953. This year’s event also coincided with Republic Day of Nepal, adding further significance to the celebration. Dr. Jamal bin Hasan Al-Moosawi, Secretary General of the National Museum of Oman was the Guest of Honour. In his address, the Ambassador of Nepal to the Sultanate of Oman, Dornath Aryal, said, "Sagarmatha day is a reminder not only for human achievement but also for the majestic beauty of the Himalayas and the urgent need to address challenges being faced by the climate change and other e...

Jun222025 by LakshartsNo Comments

From a burden to ecnomic resource – construction waste

Environment

From a burden to ecnomic resource - construction waste Lakshmi Kothaneth Using recycled construction waste could be a norm that could also provide opportunities for SMEs. At the two day conference being held at Oman Convention and Exhibition Center organised by the Environment Authority in coordination with Beah, Oman Environmental Services Holding Company, various aspects of recycling construction waste is being discussed. The two-day workshop titled "Environmental Sustainability of Construction and Demolition Waste Management: Challenges and Opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman" has experts and decision-makers from government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and research centers participating in strategic discussions that will review the current state of...

May62025 by Laksharts2 Comments

Al Sifa an ecotourism destination

Environment, Travel

Al Sifa an ecotourism destination Lakshmi Kothaneth A boat ride through the mangroves at Al Sifa is gaining momentum and popularity. The Sifa Beach has different features: one part with flat rocks, another that is a white sand beach, and the other with the mangroves. This is what the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation says about mangroves: “As we navigate the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), mangroves emerge as emblematic of nature-based solutions to global challenges.”According to FAO, restoring mangrove habitats aligns with the Decade’s goals of halting biodiversity loss, combating desertification, and addressing climate change impacts. “Gulf countries are at the forefront of these effort...