Top Omani surgeon saves life of expatriate with rare surgery at private hospital

Top Omani surgeon saves life of expatriate with rare surgery at private hospital

MUSCAT - A severely injured expatriate patient with a critical and near-fatal condition post road accident was saved by a rare surgery conducted by a top Omani surgeon at a well-known private hospital.Dr Ahmed Salim Mohammed Al Aufi, consultant vascular and trauma surgery, successfully performed the highly complex and lifesaving vascular procedure – TEVAR (thoracic endovascular aortic repair) and saved the life of Mumtaz Ahmed, 38, whose life then had hung in a balance, at the Muscat Private...

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National Finance appoints Marwa Al Kharusi as Chief People Officer

National Finance appoints Marwa Al Kharusi as Chief People Officer

MUSCAT - National Finance recently announced the appointment of Marwa Ali Al Kharusi as Chief People Officer – General Manager. This strategic leadership appointment underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to cultivating a high-performance, people-centric workplace culture that supports its long-term vision for sustainable growth and operational excellence. Her appointment underscores National Finance’s strategic focus on reinforcing its leadership team to ensure effective and...

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ZTE launches multiple Nubia smartphones in Oman

ZTE launches multiple Nubia smartphones in Oman

MUSCAT –  In response to the growing demand for diverse smartphone experiences in the Omani market, ZTE’s premium smartphone brand Nubia has officially launched a comprehensive range of devices.Cutting-edge technologyThese include the entry-level Nubia A35E (2GB+64GB), the flagship V70/V70 Design/V70 Max series (starting from 14GB+256GB), the Nubia Focus imaging series, the RedMagic gaming lineup, and the all-new Nubia Music series—each catering to distinct user needs with cutting-edge...

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Yanni in Oman in aid of the visually challenged

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...

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The adventures of Captain Juma, the sailor

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...

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Sheikha Layla, the Camel Whisperer

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...

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The wizard of Asa

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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