HM The Sultan gives audience to Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of Qatar
MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace today to Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar.At the beginning of the audience, the guest conveyed the greetings of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. He also conveyed the Emir’s good wishes to His Majesty for abundant health and happiness, and to the Omani people for continuous progress and...
ROP to mark International Day against drug abuse, trafficking
MUSCAT — The Royal Oman Police (ROP) will join other countries of the world in observing the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking, which falls on 26 June every year. The event seeks to underscore the importance of intensifying efforts to address serious issues that threaten the security of societies and the health and stability of individuals. This year emphasis will be laid on qualitative shifts in drug trafficking and patterns of drug abuse amid the emergence of new...
SalamAir first direct flight to Vienna arrives as part of its European expansion
VIENNA — The first direct flight of SalamAir, the low-cost carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, arrived today at Vienna International Airport in the Republic of Austria. This arrival marks the inauguration of the first direct air route connecting the two countries, a step that enhances the carrier's presence in Europe and expands its network of international destinations. The aircraft received an official reception upon its arrival at Vienna Airport, attended by Yousuf Ahmed Al Jabri, Ambassador...
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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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