Sultan Qaboos University launches new student admission programme Afaq
MUSCAT - As part of its plans to enhance its international rating and, in line with Oman Vision 2040, the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has announced a new Bachelor’s programme codenamed “Afaq” for the conditional admission of international students and Omani students who did not get a chance through acceptance via the Unified Admission Centre.The programme, scheduled to be implemented with effect from the forthcoming academic year, sets specific terms and fees for the admission of...
Lulu’s Convoy of Goodness spreads happiness during Ramadan
MUSCAT - In the true spirit of Ramadan, Lulu Oman has launched its ‘Convoy of Goodness’ initiative, reinforcing its commitment to supporting communities and spreading kindness.As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, Lulu has been distributing Ramadan grocery kits to families in need, ensuring that the essence of sharing and caring is upheld during the Holy Month. This charitable initiative has been made possible through a collaboration with the Etruk Bassma volunteer...
Oman marks Arab Human Rights Day
MUSCAT - The Sultanate of Oman organised a symposium themed "The Right to Food" to mark the Arab Human Rights Day, which falls on March 16, every year. The symposium, held at the Diplomatic Club, was aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of advancing human rights in accordance with international and regional conventions. It also focused on the Sultanate of Oman’s efforts to enhance food security and related national policies. The symposium was held under the auspices of Sheikh...
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Yanni in Oman in aid of the visually challenged
October 26, 2011: B&W achieved a musical breakthrough by bringing in the musical wizard, Yanni to Oman and making this world-renowned composer perform at the Grand Hall of the Sultan Qaboos University, again a first. This was the...
Parampara – charity dance event with Hema Malini and team – 2010
October 21, 2010 – The same year, we also championed the breast cancer cause in Oman. We brought in the dream girl, Hema Malini and her two lovely daughters, Esha and Ahana, for a fund raiser for breast cancer (for the National...
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The adventures of Captain Juma, the sailor
The adventures of Captain Juma, the sailor Will God fulfill the prayers of old men whom time forgot? Will God heed to the desire of a proud, old Omani sailor? These queries played in our mind as we talked to a venerable old sailor, a former ship (dhow) captain, and an...
Sheikha Layla, the Camel Whisperer
We froze. A four-legged, nearly 500kgs creature, was rumbling towards us with a mighty bellow. When it came close, we involuntarily shut our eyes. Even with our closed eyes and palpitating hearts, we could still feel this scary beast’s presence. When we mustered...
The wizard of Asa
In a dark and tiny room, a nearly 50-year old man is seen seated on a floor littered with crude work tools and attempting to bend the top part of what appears to be a wooden stick. He holds the stick in a makeshift clamp and then slowly bends it to the desired shape....
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