Unique atmosphere of cooperation between genders in Oman: Dr Shamsa Al Sheibani
Oman has cultivated a unique atmosphere of cooperation between genders. Men and women work hand in hand to shape the future of the country, with an emphasis on mutual respect and collaboration, says Hon. Dr Shamsa Masoud Nasser Al Sheibani, member, Omani State Council.DR SHAMSA SHEIBANI was speaking to the Purple online as part of the Omani Women’s Day, which is celebrated on October 17, when she made the above comments.Significant strides “Omani women have made significant strides in...
A day will come when the Omani woman will be the standard for the world to follow: Shasheenah Al Farsi
“The status of an Omani woman has a class of its own,” SHASHEENAH AL FARSI, first Omani woman account manager, Qatar Airways, noted in remarks made to the Purple online.“…and, as we pave the way for our daughters, with faith in our religion and proudly carrying the future of our nation on our hands (I feel that) an Omani woman is the essence of the Omani heritage,” Shasheenah Farsi said.Standard to follow“And who knows, one day an Omani woman might become the standard for the rest of the world...
Progress of Omani women over the years is one of Oman’s greatest success stories: Khawla Al Amri
The progress of Omani women over the years has been remarkable. And it stands as one of the country's great success stories, KHAWLA AL AMRI, Ooredoo Oman’s chief people officer, said, in remarks made to Purple online.“From education to employment, we’ve seen women excel across all sectors, particularly in areas once dominated by men, such as oil fields, government, and business leadership,” she remarked.Synergy between Omani men and women“What makes Oman particularly special is the growing...
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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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