Raajeshwari Ashok, Correspondent

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The dog-whisperer of Muscat

Omani Paws works to improve lives of stray cats and dogs

As a child, Varsha wanted to become a vet or a zookeeper, because those were the only professions that involved being around animals. Growing up in Muscat, Varsha did not have any animals around her and none of her friends had pets.

People celebrate back to ‘almost normal’ in Oman

Many organisations that organise iftar gatherings have scaled down their events

Beaches are very popular with families in Oman.

Big demand for tickets in Oman for Eid holidays

Turkey, India and Thailand are on top

The new passenger terminal at the Muscat International Airport.

Budget flights to lower fares between Oman and India

Air Bubble agreement between Oman and India ends on March 27

Passengers at Muscat International Airport.

Social scene in Oman has adopted to the times

It’s very common to see Omani couples of various age groups in public places together

Today, it is very common to see Omani couples of various age groups in public places together.

Flood waters rage through Muttrah Souq

Most shops were closed on Monday night; one expat was killed

Videos of water gushing rapidly through the Muttrah Souq went viral within minutes.

Indian women secretaries thrive in Oman job market

Despite Omanisations, bonds established by years of working together help them survive

The Muscat corniche aglow in the night. While major banks, telecom companies and airlines have almost done away with expatriates, especially expatriate women, there are some lucky ones still in service as executive coordinators or secretaries in these industries.

Number of Indian ‘house-husbands’ on the rise in Oman

‘Life has been good ever since. I don’t have stress and pressure of a job’

One house-husband said: “I don’t have the stress and pressure of job, which was taking a heavy toll on my health. Our life is much happier now. I had always enjoyed cooking and watching movies and live matches."

Meet GCC’s top influencers shaking up the scene

From beauty entrepreneurs to self-proclaimed fashionistas, they remain ahead of the game

GCC influencers Karen Wazen, Khalid Al Ameri and Joelle Mardinian.

Oman marks second anniversary of Haitham’s reign

‘Sultan has taken Oman forward despite the economic challenges’

Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq of Oman

Serving Gujarati delicacies in Oman for 56 years

Maharaj arrived in Muscat on steam ship in 1966 - and hasn’t looked back since

Naranji Maharaj with his entire family in Muscat.

Enjoying retirement in Oman after 3 decades there

Viren and Tarini say life is peaceful and organised in Sultanate

Tarini and her husband Viren Agarwal.

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