Culture

Wednesday 26/October/2016 18:37 PM

Oman Culture: Learn Arabic in six weeks

Spoken by over 420 million people mostly residing in Middle East, it is no surprise that Arabic is the sixth most spoken language in the world. One of the...

Wednesday 26/October/2016 18:20 PM

Oman Culture: Mussar Magic

In Oman when it comes to formal traditional wear among men, the wardrobe is considered incomplete without a mussar. Found in several varieties, Shatoosh and...

Wednesday 19/October/2016 18:21 PM

Nivin Pauly: The star we all love

“The days in Aluva have the feel of one ‘exciting’ long afternoon. The reason is simple, as we look from the backside of the famous Periyar Hotel, one...

Wednesday 12/October/2016 19:51 PM

On the ball: Let down by a pitch hero

From 11-a-side games on astroturf pitches to a quick beachside kickabout, everyone in Muscat is out playing football, as they mimic the moves of legends...

Wednesday 05/October/2016 18:09 PM

On the ball: Sports do not build character

The concept of a father coaching his son’s sports team is a tradition that makes everyone smile and nod appreciatively when they hear of it. There’s an...

Wednesday 28/September/2016 18:26 PM

First Omani woman Anisa to walk the North Pole

Anisa Al Raissi, a well-known name to all who loves adventure like hiking, caving, climbing, canyoning in the Sultanate. She will be creating history by...