Aloft Muscat prepares for its debut in Oman

Aloft Muscat prepares for its debut in Oman

MUSCAT - Aloft Hotels, the innovative brand for music enthusiasts and tech-savvy travelers, part of Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, announces plans to open Aloft Muscat in Spring 2023. The highly anticipated opening is expected to mark the brand’s debut in the Sultanate of Oman.Designed for the next generation of traveler the hotel will be a new vibrant destination and will feature eclectic spaces, distinctive design, live music programming, and 199 modern...

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Lulu’s Convoy of Goodness spreads joy across Oman

Lulu’s Convoy of Goodness spreads joy across Oman

MUSCAT - In a bid to deliver joy and happiness during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Lulu group rolled out an initiative to distribute special Ramadan grocery kits to 1,000 deserving families across Oman. A special Convoy of Goodness journeyed across four major governorates in Oman to meet families and distribute Ramadan essentials needed for the Holy Month. The campaign was a reflection of Lulu’s continued commitment to engage in charitable and humanitarian initiatives and to create a positive...

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“Golden Gift” offers from Malabar Gold & Diamonds

“Golden Gift” offers from Malabar Gold & Diamonds

MUSCAT - Malabar Gold & Diamonds unveiled their ‘Golden Gift’ offers ahead of the festive season. With this offer, customers can get assured gold coins with gold & diamond jewellery purchase.Malabar Gold & Diamonds will also be showcasing an exquisite array of jewellery collections in gold, diamond and precious gems across their numerous sub brands such as Mine, Era, Precia, Viraaz, and Ethnix & Divine etc., which are assured to be a huge hit amongst their customers. The...

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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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