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To the artists I don’t know but know their work

To the artists I don’t know but know their work

Art and Culture
To the artists I don't know but know their work Lakshmi Kothaneth Have you ever wondered what has the biggest influence on you? Most likely, they are your thoughts. If we were to trace what caused how we feel, we could narrow it down to one's train of thoughts. The circumstances that one goes through can be a trigger, but if we can be in control of our thought process, we can be like the eagle that can fly above the rain clouds. You can be in any situation but come out unscathed. That space in our mind must be kept sacred because this is where our state of mind is situated. If someone has said something that hurts, instead of lingering with it, we must forgive to forget and move on. If not, our mind space soon becomes bitter- not an ideal place for creativity. Our mind is happiest wh...
Winter seagulls arrive

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...
Oman’s 10-Year Golden Residency Program Attracts Strong Global Interest Three Months After Launch

Oman’s 10-Year Golden Residency Program Attracts Strong Global Interest Three Months After Launch

Business
Oman’s 10-Year Golden Residency Program Attracts Strong Global Interest Three Months After Launch Muscat, Oman — December 2025: Three months after its launch, Oman’s 10-Year Golden Residency programme is gaining significant global attention, reaffirming the Sultanate’s position as a stable and welcoming destination for investors seeking long-term residency, predictable regulation, and access to emerging regional markets. Introduced under the framework of Oman Vision 2040, the programme reflects the country’s ongoing commitment to economic diversification, talent attraction, and strengthening the role of the private sector in national development. The Golden Residency grants foreign investors long-term residency in return for a minimum investment of USD 520,000 across seven clearly de...
Oman Resolution Adopted at World Cancer Congress

Oman Resolution Adopted at World Cancer Congress

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Oman Resolution adopted to guide global fight against cancer - World Cancer Congress   The World Cancer Congress, Summit and Exhibition 2025 concluded in Muscat on Thursday with the adoption of the Oman Resolution, a landmark framework urging governments, health institutions and international partners to integrate its recommendations into national cancer control plans.   The resolution calls for the creation of a regional monitoring mechanism under a dedicated task force; sustainable funding for prevention, research and workforce development; and a commitment to equitable access to care. It also proposes periodic review conferences to assess progress.   Framed as a model for regional cooperation, the Oman Resolution is based on principles of equity, empower...
Kids Can ‘Graduate’ from Hospitality This Summer at Grand Millennium Muscat’s First-Ever Turtle Camp

Kids Can ‘Graduate’ from Hospitality This Summer at Grand Millennium Muscat’s First-Ever Turtle Camp

LifeStyle
Kids Can ‘Graduate’ from Hospitality This Summer at Grand Millennium Muscat’s First-Ever Turtle Camp   Muscat, 18 June 2025: This summer, something truly unique is happening at Grand Millennium Muscat - and it is exclusively for kids. The hotel is introducing the ‘Turtle Hospitality Summer Camp’, a fun-filled, educational adventure designed for children aged 5 to 10. Running from June 29 to August 21, the camp offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity where kids don’t just play, they explore, discover, and even ‘graduate’ from hospitality. With the scorching summer heat pushing activities indoors, the Grand Millennium Muscat is transforming into a vibrant learning playground where young minds can dive into the exciting world of hotels and hospitality. The hotel has conceptualised...
Celebrated South Korean Artist Oh Myung Hee 

Celebrated South Korean Artist Oh Myung Hee 

Art and Culture
Celebrated South Korean Artist Oh Myung Hee   The South Korean artist, Oh Myung Hee, with her art exhibition brought a message of Shared Humanity to Oman with her solo exhibition that was held at Bait Muzna, ‘We Are All Flowers from the Same Garden; Reflections 2014-2024’. The exhibition was held from December 3, 2024 until January 2, 2025. Bait Muzna Gallery, in collaboration with Metamorphosis Art Projects London, had announced the highly anticipated Middle Eastern launch of “We Are All Flowers from the Same Garden,” a solo retrospective exhibition by the renowned South Korean artist Oh Myung Hee. Under the patronage of Sayyida Susan Al Said, Oh Myung Hee exhibited for the very first time in Oman. This solo retrospective celebrated a decade of Oh Myung Hee’s artistic ex...
Oman’s pavilion draws huge crowd at Saudi Food Show 2025 in Riyadh   

Oman’s pavilion draws huge crowd at Saudi Food Show 2025 in Riyadh  

Business
Oman’s pavilion draws huge crowd at Saudi Food Show 2025 in Riyadh Saudi Food Show, The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Supervisory Team for Promoting Omani Products “OPEX”, continues its successful participation in the Saudi Food Show 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Sultanate’s pavilion has witnessed a remarkable turnout from visitors and industry experts, all eager to explore investment prospects within Oman’s growing food sector while discovering the exceptional quality of Omani products. Lubna Al Harthi, Export Development Director at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, highlighted that the participation at the Saudi Food Show 2025 aims at promoting ‘Oman Exports’ initiative and platform, which focus on streamlining the process of exporting ...
Writers from Germany refelect on Oman

Writers from Germany refelect on Oman

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Writers from Germany refelect on Oman Lakshmi Kothaneth The 29th edition of Muscat International Book Fair is booming with activities and visitors. The Art Hall at the Oman Convention and Exhiition Centre exhibits the works of prominent Omani artists and it also has the stage that hosts writers and authors whose books are featured at the book fair. This year the Embassy of Germany is participating in the book fair and during the weekend saw two authors and documentary director being featured in the talk titled, 'Oman - seen by German women. The event began withthe international preview of the film arta, by producer, director and journalist, Nadia Frenz, and later Nadia and the author of the book 1001 Fiendships, editor and journalist Natascha Plankermann, and author of the b...
Oman Science Festival 2024 concludes

Oman Science Festival 2024 concludes

Technology
Dr. Ahmed bin Salim Al Mandhari, Undersecretary of Ministry of Health for Health Planning and Regulation, patronized the concluding ceremony of Oman Science Festival 2024 held at Oman Convention and Exhibition Center for eight consecutive days filled with arts, creativity, and innovation attracting large audience of all categories of the society.   The closing ceremony included a speech of the Ministry of Education delivered by Dr. Maya Al Azri, Advisor to the Minister for Scientific Innovation and Head of Scientific Committee of the Festival. In the speech, she pointed out that the number of activities in Oman Science Festival reached 520 that varied between workshops, scientific performances and presentations, lectures and competitions, delivered by over 3500 participants of C...
Madayn celebrates graduation of 30 F&B specialists in Raysut Industrial City

Madayn celebrates graduation of 30 F&B specialists in Raysut Industrial City

Business
Industries, Madayn, Oman, food, The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn”, represented by Industrial Innovation Academy and RaysutIndustrial City, has successfully concluded the capacity-building programme for the Food and Beverage (F&B) sector. The event, which was held under the auspices of His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), marked the graduation of 30 F&B specialists. The event also featured the signing of an agreement between OQ and the Industrial Innovation Academy, aimed at supporting five innovative products developed by the programme’s participants.This collaboration will focus on laboratory testing, refining branding strategies, and redesigning pack...