By Shahid Al-Qdr A woman has been charged with armed rape of her male taxi driver A woman from Ohio, USA, has been charged with raping a cab driver at knifepoint before she and a man robbed him, according to police. Brittany Carter, 23, is accused of performing a…
By Mohammed Mahfoodh Al Ardhi Mohammed Al-Ardhi is the Chairman of National Bank of Oman, Executive Chairman of Investcorp and an International Advisor to the Brookings Instituition. All the views and opinions expressed in the article are solely those of the author and do not reflect those of Al-Sahawat Times Oman’s…
By Zakiya Afzani The Omani Mona Lisa | Muscat Oman This painting has come up for auction in Muscat, Oman by artist ‘Mary Count’. The arabesque portrait depicting an Arab styled version of the famous Mona Lisa painting has drawn attention and mixed reactions from all over the world….
By Asim Faluja Spring Break guide | Oman It is that time of year, the seasons are changing, the financial year is ending and children are on holiday. Stresses can be very high at this time of year and those seeking to beet the mid Summer chaos are in…
By Osman Badil Woman who voted for Trump on immigration, shocked when her illegal husband is arrested and deported The husband of a woman who voted for Trump in the US presidential election is set to be deported. Mexican-born Roberto Beristain had been living in the States illegally for…
By James Nadel Oman has a new master of golf Former Aberdeen Links Champion Steven Troup has been appointed national team manager of Oman. Troup, who represented Caledonian when he defeated Bon Accord’s Barrie Edmond by one hole in the 2003 final at Aberdeen Links, is delighted by the…
By Aisha Butt Omanis who qualify for the social insurance programme will be eligible for a 50 per cent discount on flights with Oman Air, the airline has announced In a heart warming display of social responsibility Oman Air is extending a 50 per cent discount to those with special…
By Hurayra Aktar A 24 year old woman had been accidentally cremated alive at a funeral Rachna Sisodia, 24-year-old woman from India who was cremated on a funeral pyre may have been alive when the cremation took place, according to local reports. Student Sisodia had been declared dead at Sharda hospital in…
By Nissy Ahmed Muscat, Oman | The shopper’s guide to an iconic capital city Oman is steeped in tradition and history, but also understated, complicated and a real cultural fusion. The capital, Muscat, reflects and amplifies that in its diverse and ample yet understated shopping experience. Shopping in Oman…
By Sayeed Yahya The splender of the Sultan Qaboos grand Masdjid in Oman Quietly imposing from the outside, this glorious piece of modern Islamic architecture was a gift to the nation from the much beloved Sultan Qaboos of Oman to mark his 30th year of reign. It was in…
