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Rain floods wadis in Muscat

Oman is in the process of introducing a law to protect the rights of mentally or physically challenged citizens, according to a top official of an Omani non-governmental organisation.

Oman and India are exploring the possibility of joint ventures pertaining to defence production, according to the Indian Defence Minister George Fernandes.

Zubair Enterprise is building a resort with nearly 500 rooms at Barr Al Jissah, about 12 kilometres from the Muscat city centre.

Oman is considering expansion of vital organ transplantation and a top health official said the eighth International Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation will help speed up the process.

Oman considers legislation to protect non-smokers' rights

Oman's government has put the ball in the private sector's court as the country goes into over drive on two fronts, Omanisation of jobs in the country and promoting tourism.

The Middle East region has lopsided 'Yang' (brightness) due to the bright sunshine and desert and so man-made efforts should be made to increase 'Yin' (darkness), believes an Indian consultant of the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui.

Indian school in Muscat seeks to start afternoon classes

Oman jealously guards its age-old culture but at the same time makes no compromise in keeping pace with modernisation.

Letter from Oman: Of Muscat, its cleanliness and urban planning

Oman cricket ready to see better days