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Oman Sail introduces RS Venture Connect World Championships
On the eve of the 2022 RS Venture Connect World Championships, the first para sailing competition to ever be held in Oman, event organisers Oman Sail arranged for 32 sailors and coaches to immerse themselves in Omani culture with a unique experience in Muscat.
Mass International achieves ISO 14001:2015 certification
Mass International Co LLC has been awarded ISO 14001:2015 Certification for its Environmental Management System.
Oman 7th Top Country for Travel in 2022
The Sultanate of Oman was rated 7th top country at the global level as travel destination for tourism in 2022.
Angling anybody? Muscat has many opportunities for this interesting hobby
If you are looking out to spend time fruitfully with a new hobby, how about angling? The name ‘angling’ might sound strange to the novice,
Five Omani sailors head to Turkiye for Optimist World Championships
Five members of Oman Sail’s youth sailing team will compete in Optimist World Championship 2022 in Turkiye.
Omani youth enjoy skateboarding, decry lack of skate parks
Skateboarding is one of the five new sports introduced in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. And if you feel strings pulling you towards this dare-devil sport, you can, indeed, learn the ropes in Muscat.
Going Out
Angling anybody? Muscat has many opportunities for this interesting hobby
If you are looking out to spend time fruitfully with a new hobby, how about angling? The name ‘angling’ might sound strange to the novice,
5 activities in Oman to pep up your Eid Break
How do you plan to spend your Eid holiday? Nine days are too long to simply put your feet up and let your hair down. Consider these five fruitful activities, or create your own:
Want to fly out during Eid? Consider these interesting destinations
The advantage of living in Muscat is that that we’re within a four-hour flight from many of the best holiday destinations which are ideal for brief holidays. Kooloman brings you some random, but worthwhile, destinations.
How safe are banana boat rides? Exercise caution while you enjoy
With the long Eid holiday coming up, if you intend to have fun by the sea and hop onto a banana boat, make sure to read this before you make a splash.
Enjoy a new way of savouring grilled fish at Muttrah corniche
If you are fond of grilled fish but indulge in it only occasionally, as restaurants charge too high for grilled seafood, an affordable, attractive option awaits you right by the seafront at Muttrah corniche.
5 things you cannot do in Ruwi
Ruwi, once the downtown hub of all activity just about two decades ago, continues to enjoy the status of a very busy locale in Muscat. But there are five things you simply cannot do in Ruwi.
Wellbeing
Eight steps to wellness: Yoga lessons – Episode 4
Learn how to do the ‘Ushtrasana’ with instructions from popular yoga exponent in Oman, Prema Nagesh
Eight steps to wellness: Yoga lessons – Episode 3
Learn how to do the ‘Sahaj Chakrasana’ with a prop, with instructions from popular yoga exponent in Oman, Prema Nagesh
Eight steps to wellness: Yoga lessons – Episode 2
In the second episode of Yoga lessons, we take a looks at ‘Suptahastapadangusthasana’, a supine pose – lying on back hand to toe pose – developed in modern times tocaters to modern day ailments.
Need pain relief? Try the ‘cup of joy’
Are you looking for pain relief without having to consume pain killers or use messy balms and ointments? Try a new ‘cup of joy’ instead!
Learn the ‘Eight Steps to Wellness’ with yoga lessons – Episode 1
According to Prema Nagesh, the main aim of yoga is not just to perform physical movements but climbing ‘eight steps’ to attain permanent bliss. Learn yoga lessons at home.
Make your own protein bars to build muscles safely
While many debate on the advantages and disadvantages of consuming protein shakes, most amateur workout freaks do have apprehensions about indulging in the so-called easy route to bulking up. But, there could be a solution to this in your kitchen – easy to make protein bars – to replace store-bought protein powders. And they’re are economical, too.
Life
Trees along Sultan Qaboos Street exhibit interesting forms
They are evergreen…they are omnipresent throughout the year…they have many interesting forms and figures. Somehow, most people do not take a second look at them, though they pass by everyday for years.
Eight steps to wellness: Yoga lessons – Episode 4
Learn how to do the ‘Ushtrasana’ with instructions from popular yoga exponent in Oman, Prema Nagesh
Agah’s Kitchen propagates Omani cuisine in Muscat
If you’re interested in trying out genuine Omani cuisine, prepared with authentic recipes that not only convey Oman’s culinary traditions but also strike a warm chord of its much-touted hospitality, Agah’s Kitchen is where you need to head to.
Eight steps to wellness: Yoga lessons – Episode 2
In the second episode of Yoga lessons, we take a looks at ‘Suptahastapadangusthasana’, a supine pose – lying on back hand to toe pose – developed in modern times tocaters to modern day ailments.
Wedding season in Oman picks up as bane of pandemic recedes
As summer kicks in, youths in Oman are now again getting ready to spend more on celebrations for the big day of their life as opposed to the previous two years when weddings were low-cost affairs with limited invitees and fanfare.
Omani youth attains title of Muay Thai ‘Guru’
Wadhah Abdallah Ahmed al Harthi, the first Omani youth to attain the title of a ‘Guru’ in Muay Thai boxing – a martial art and combat sport – is all set to pass on what he learnt to those interested in Oman.
Business
Mass International achieves ISO 14001:2015 certification
Mass International Co LLC has been awarded ISO 14001:2015 Certification for its Environmental Management System.
How to start a small business in Oman?
Want to start a small business in Oman? Here’s what you need to do when deciding on the nature, structure and scope of your business.
How to make a good investment in Oman?
In Oman, if you are an expatriate resident or a citizen, and want to make good investments, there are a few opportunities to consider, provided you have funds at your disposal.
Oman, Saudi Arabia join hands to strengthen cooperation
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik had a fruitful visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during which several issues of joint cooperation were discussed between the two sides.
House rents in Muscat take a bow
House rents in Muscat have fallen like never before – there’s much in the offing and few takers. Want a 1BHK for RO90?
What is this VAT?
What is this VAT, a frequently used term one hears nowadays? It is nothing but a Value Added Tax applicable on certain goods and services.
Retail
Make your own protein bars to build muscles safely
While many debate on the advantages and disadvantages of consuming protein shakes, most amateur workout freaks do have apprehensions about indulging in the so-called easy route to bulking up. But, there could be a solution to this in your kitchen – easy to make protein bars – to replace store-bought protein powders. And they’re are economical, too.
What you can and cannot do in Muttrah Souq
A trip to Muttrah Souq makes your visit to Muscat complete. But there are only some things you can and cannot do here, whether you are a resident or tourist.
Eating out options in Muscat
Muscat has numerous eating out options with varied cuisines to suit all pockets but no ‘Dining District’, as such. From Shawarma to Sushi, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
Use this app to procure a liquor permit in Oman
Use the Ibraz app to apply for a liquor permit in Oman. Follow three simple steps and begin shopping for your favourite beverages.
From where do Omanis get their turbans?
Oman requires, on an average, around 5.7 million pieces of turbans every year. They are not manufactured in the sultanate – then, where do they come from?
House rents in Muscat take a bow
House rents in Muscat have fallen like never before – there’s much in the offing and few takers. Want a 1BHK for RO90?
Home
Go green within your home
People in Oman grow vegetables at home using hydroponics. From herbs to palm trees, they all need just nutrient rich water. Have you tried it?
Use this app to procure a liquor permit in Oman
Use the Ibraz app to apply for a liquor permit in Oman. Follow three simple steps and begin shopping for your favourite beverages.
How to pamper yourself at home
If you are not disposed towards frequenting beauty parlours during the time of the pandemic, here’s how to pamper yourself with some basic treatment at home.
How to fix a leaking tap at home?
Do you have a tap at home that has been leaking for long and you are unable to find handy men to fix the leak? Here’s what to do:
Bored at home? Take up art
When you have spare time on hand and really are at a loss how to make good use of it, take up art at home!
How to create your own private spa at home
As most people spend more time at home due to the pandemic, many are looking for ways to turn their spaces into retreats of well-being.
Tourism
Oman 7th Top Country for Travel in 2022
The Sultanate of Oman was rated 7th top country at the global level as travel destination for tourism in 2022.
Tour of Oman 2022 kickstarts from Rustaq today
Rustaq Fort in the Wilayat of Rustaq will witness the launch of the first stage of the 11th edition of the 138km Tour of Oman today.
ROHM to present Anastasia ballet
The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) will present Anastasia from the acclaimed National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre from February 3-5.
Warriors, Dancers, Flying Horses – art next door
If art is your cup of tea, it would be an enriching experience to take a quick trip to Dubai in early February to encounter the work of resident Italian artist Antonio Signorini who presents a unique collection for the first time as a solo exhibition.
Asian Windsurfing Championships kicks off in Oman
Oman Sail is ready to welcome sailors from around the world to Al Mussanah, with the Asian Windsurfing Championships kicking off today.
Oman Sail marks 13th anniversary
Oman Sail marks 13 years of excellence by unveiling its team to represent the sultanate in the Star Sailors League in Switzerland from September 19 to October 4.
Industrial
Mass International achieves ISO 14001:2015 certification
Mass International Co LLC has been awarded ISO 14001:2015 Certification for its Environmental Management System.
How to start a small business in Oman?
Want to start a small business in Oman? Here’s what you need to do when deciding on the nature, structure and scope of your business.
Oman Airports handles 357K passengers
The total number of passengers travelling through Oman airports in the Sultanate (Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Duqm) until the end of January 2021 reached 357,923 passengers.
Oman’s refinery output dips as fuel demand remains low
Oman’s petroleum refineries have recorded sharp declines in production this year as the demand for fuels took a major hit due to the coronavirus pandemic
A new energy company is established in Oman
A new energy company is established in Oman this week. The new state-owned energy company – Energy Development Oman – has a mandate to invest
Oman Labour Ministry Inks Agreement To Train 300 IT, Communication Engineering Graduates
The Ministry of Labour in Oman has signed an agreement for training 300 graduates of Information Technology and Communications Engineering for a period of three
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