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If you've ever spent more time writing an Instagram caption than choosing the pics, there's some good news. After years of requests from users, Instagram finally gave carousel posts the upgrade they deserved. The new feature lets you add separate captions to every slide in a carousel post. Now every photo or video in your carousel can come with a proper description. Dropping a concert dump? Add the name of each song in the caption. Posting post-vacay pics? You can mention each location separately, and the caption will appear right under the matching slide. Carousel posts support up to 20...

Trying to figure out what to do this summer without stepping into the heat? The Spark might be exactly what you're looking for. Returning for its fourth edition, the event will take over the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. For an entire month, you get to enjoy more than 20 sports and activities in a fully air-conditioned venue. Whether you're looking to spend time with friends and family or add something different to your fitness plans, this is the right place. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sports Spark (@sportsparkom) Save the dates: July 14 to August...

If your days have suddenly started revolving around kick-off times, you're not alone. The biggest World Cup in history is here, with 48 national teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The group stage alone features 72 matches, with games continuing until June 27 before the knockout rounds. There's plenty of action ahead, and if you're planning to watch football screenings, here's the full World Cup 2026 group-stage schedule. Week 1 (June 11 to 14) June 11 Mexico vs South Africa (Group A) South Korea vs Czechia (Group A) June 12 Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B)...

Planning a bus trip from the UAE to Oman? Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority has revised the schedule for Intercity Bus Route 203, which connects Sharjah with Sohar and Muscat. You can now choose from 3 departure times. Buses from Sharjah (Al Jubail Bus Station) to Muscat now depart at: 6:30 AM 3:30 PM 8:30 PM Travelling to Oman this summer? Check out our guide to Water Activities in Oman and find the best snorkeling, diving and sea adventures. For the return journey from Oman to the UAE, buses depart at the following times. From Sohar to Sharjah: 7 AM...

How many apps does it take to keep your life organised these days? Somehow we're all juggling so much information that it's easy to lose track of things. Google has a cute answer: a new AI app called Dreambeans. It takes information scattered across Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Photos, YouTube, and Search history and turns it into personalised daily stories. Each one comes with AI-generated artwork inspired by your plans, interests, and everyday life, making it feel like a page from your own storybook. Here's how it works: Dreambeans looks at information from your connected Google apps, finds links between...

With Eid Al Adha and Hajj now behind us, the Islamic calendar is about to turn to 1448 AH. While the exact start of the new year will depend on moon sightings, Oman has already confirmed the public holiday. Public sector employees in the Sultanate will have the day off on Thursday, June 18. Because Friday and Saturday form Oman's weekend, the holiday creates a three-day break. Other summer news from Oman: outdoor work ban until August 31. This Summer in Muscat: Top Events Ready for a night out? Go loud with Metal Assault Vol. 3 and its heavy underground...

Three of Meta's biggest apps are getting upgrades. Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp now have Plus subscription plans with extra features and customisation options. Let's take a look at what each plan offers and how much it costs. Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus: Features and Price Instagram remains one of Meta's most popular apps, and the company is putting most of the new features there. So, what do you get if you decide to upgrade your account? Story rewatch statistics Stories that stay up longer than 24 hours Posting to profiles and highlights without appearing in followers' feeds Super Heart animated...

Food delivery riders squeezing between cars in traffic has become a common sight, and Oman is now bringing in new restrictions to make roads safer. Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has banned food delivery motorcycles from using main roads after authorities raised concerns about speeding and traffic violations, saying such a behavior creates safety risks. Under the new rules, food delivery motorcycles on Oman must now use secondary roads and routes approved by the relevant authorities. The ministry also urged delivery companies and restaurants to raise awareness among riders about the updated rules and safer driving practices....

Thinking about a beach holiday, train rides through tea hills, or a tropical escape? Here’s a summer gift from Sri Lanka: tourist ETA is now free for visitors from 40 countries, including GCC nations and India. The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) allows to stay in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. Tourists can also enter the country twice within the same 30-day validity period starting from the first arrival date. Anyone planning to stay longer can apply for a visa extension after arrival. All ETA fees paid before May 25 are non-refundable. Countries included in the free Sri Lanka...

You probably know how easy it is to visit Thailand. Travellers from most countries, including GCC nations, can enter Thailand visa-free for tourism. However, the allowed stay period is now changing. The country remains visa-free, but your holiday can now last up to 30 days. Most visitors probably won’t even feel the difference, but the change is still worth knowing if you're planning a longer stay. Thailand introduced a 60-day visa-free stay in 2024, and the country is now replacing it with a stay period that’s twice shorter. All extensions will require approval from Thai immigration authorities. The new rule...