HH Sayyid Bilarab graces opening of national symposium on enhancing economic development in governorates
MUSCAT — His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, today patronised the opening of the National Symposium on Enhancing Economic Development in the Governorates, titled “Economically Empowered Governorates.” The symposium addressed several key themes, most notably enhancing the readiness of governorates to generate investment opportunities, fostering a competitive business environment, and maximising local economic returns. The symposium,...
Ministry of Health launches IPS service for pilgrims via Shifa app
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Health launched the International Patient Summary (IPS) service for pilgrims through the Shifa App. The move is part of the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen the healthcare system and provide the highest standards of safety for pilgrims during their Hajj journey, The service is designed to enable healthcare professionals to access pilgrims’ health information quickly and securely whenever needed. The launch ceremony was held at the Ministry’s headquarters under the...
India-Oman CEPA discussed at business seminar in Muscat
MUSCAT — A seminar was convened to discuss the recently signed India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).Hosted by an Indian consultancy in Muscat, the session brought together members of the business community to understand the agreement in practical terms, including tariff benefits, customs procedures, rules of origin, sector-specific opportunities and trade facilitation measures. The discussion highlighted how CEPA is expected to support smoother movement of goods...
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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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