HM The Sultan awarded Arab Tourism Excellence Necklace
JEDDAH — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has been awarded the Arab Tourism Excellence Necklace by the Arab Tourism Organization, in recognition of His Majesty’s contributions to joint Arab action and greater integration among Arab states, particularly in the tourism sector. The necklace was received by Sayyid Najib bin Hilal Al Busaidi, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), during a meeting with Dr Bandar bin Fahd Al Fuhaid, President of the Arab Tourism...
African Bank of Oman launched in Angola
LUANDA — The establishment of the African Bank of Oman was announced today in Luanda, the capital of the Republic of Angola, in furtherance of the strategic objectives set forth under Oman Vision 2040, which seek to diversify national income sources and strengthen the Sultanate of Oman’s overseas investment presence.This landmark initiative reflects the Sultanate of Oman’s ongoing commitment to reinforcing its financial footprint in Africa’s emerging markets and consolidating its role as a...
MOCIIP organises meeting for Sanad service centers in Muscat
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) organised an empowerment meeting targeting owners of Sanad service centers in Muscat Governorate, with the participation of the Tax Authority. The meeting aimed to empower the centers and expand their range of services, as part of the Ministry's ongoing efforts to develop the operational ecosystem and enhance its sustainability. The meeting included an introductory presentation on the initiatives of the "Sanad...
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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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