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Migratory birds arrive for a warm summer in the sultanate
There is a flutter everywhere…and it is in many pleasing hues, as a host of colourful migratory birds have started coming into the warm climes of the sultanate to escape the chill elsewhere.
Friday, the 13th – A good omen for Oman as FIFA World Cup trophy arrives
The iconic FIFA World Cup trophy will arrive in the sultanate and be placed for public viewing as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour on Friday, May 13.
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.
Nine-day Eid holiday bonanza for Oman
The much awaited declaration of the Eid al Fitr holidays has come as a pleasant bonanza for people in Oman. Since the five-day official holiday from May 1 to 5 gets sandwiched between two weekends, people can enjoy a nine-day holiday from April 29 till May 7.
Going Out
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.
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.
Wellbeing
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.
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.
Are you good at texting – mind it!
Are you good at texting at top speed? You may be good at handling digital gadgets like smartphones and gaming consoles with ease but it will invariably take a toll on the welbeing of your digits.
Meet the twin ‘Happiness Ambassadors’ of Oman
These twins in Oman have taken up the task of propagating a positive lifestyle for people in the sultanate by providing engaging and entertaining content online.
On your toes? Mind your heels
Have you recently taken up a fitness regimen that involves a lot of walking/running? Don’t over do it to avoid common problems like heel pain.
Omani Physician Wins Harold Johnson Blood Transfusion Award
Omani physician – Dr Arwa Zakaria al Riyami, senior sonsultant at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital’s Department of Hematology – has won the Harold Johnson Award.
Life
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.
Amerat-Bousher mountain road – Boon or bane
One road in Muscat has remained dangerous over the years – Amerat-Bousher mountain road – which needs efficient and proper road safety measures.
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.
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.
Omani duo prepare for UTMB race in France
Hamdan al Khatri and Hamed al Harthi, Oman’s two best trail runners, will soon be taking their place on the start line in Chamonix, France, for the 2021 UTMB Mont Blanc 170km trail running race.
Business
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.
Port of Salalah ranks 6th for efficiency
Port of Salalah has ranked the 6th most efficient transshipment port globally in handling container vessels, according to the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2020.
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
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.
Enchanting caves delight tourists in Oman
Enchanting caves have been delighting tourists in Oman for decades. While some of the best caves have been discovered only lately during the past decade
Industrial
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
Clay Innovative Industries get a boost in Oman
Clay Innovative Industries get a boost in Oman with the Industrial Innovation Centre (IIC) signing an agreement with Al Mudar Al Ahlia Foundation to establish
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