Omani women are not only on par, but also more advanced than many women of the world: Aisha Al Kharusi
“Omani women are not just on par but are more advanced than many women in various parts of the world,” AISHA AL KHARUSI, deputy executive chair, Modern College of Business and Science, commented in recent remarks made to the Purple online on Omani Women’s Day. This celebration is in recognition of the contribution of the nation’s women and their role in the development and advancement of the country.Actively promotes gender equality“This includes equal pay, particularly in terms of education...
Empowered Omani women break barriers in Oman and the world: Sheikha Al Mugheiry
The celebration of Omani Women’s Day reflects Oman’s balanced approach to gender equality, says SHEIKHA AL MUGHEIRY, sales manager, international and conferences, Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. “It is much more than just celebrating womanhood. It highlights collaboration, respect, and progress, which are key to the country’s ongoing growth and development,” Sheikha Al Mugheiry told Purple online.Many achievements of Omani women“It’s a day that recognises and values the many...
Tanishq unveils the Nav-Raani collection – a festive tribute to modern queens
MUSCAT - Tanishq, India’s most-loved jewellery brand from the TATA Group, which opened its flagship store in the Sultanate of Oman at the Oman Avenues’ mall, earlier this year, is now wooing jewellery lovers with a brand-new collection.Nav-Raani collectionThis festive season, Tanishq invites you to celebrate your inner royalty with the launch of the Nav-Raani Collection. Inspired by the grandeur of royal queens, this exquisite collection is designed for the modern woman who embodies strength...
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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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