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Oman launches an AI-enhanced satellite

Arnold Pinto 20/11/2024 0

Marking a new era in space exploration Oman has officially entered the space race by launching its first AI-powered satellite, OL-1. CAS Space, a Chinese spaceflight company, launched the satellite from the Gobi Desert on November 18, 2024. It is equipped with advanced remote sensing and Earth

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Equinix launches carrier-neutral data centre in Salalah, Oman

Arnold Pinto 11/11/2024 0

In partnership with Omantel Equinix, the largest global data centre and colocation provider for enterprise networks and cloud computing, has launched SN1, its new state-of-the-art data carrier-neutral centre, in Salalah, Oman. Salalah is a coastal city strategically positioned at the crossroads of Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia. The new facility, built in cooperation

Automotive Oman

EV ownership surges 300% in Oman in one year

Arnold Pinto 25/09/2024 0

The Sultanate of Oman has recorded an unprecedented 300% rise in electric vehicle (EV) ownership in 2024, with registered EVs climbing from 550 in 2023 to 1,500 this year. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, announced this significant milestone during the Second Green

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How GCC residents can apply for e-visa for 6 GCC countries

News Desk 2 08/07/2024 0

Complete guide to follow The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—offer GCC-based residents a unified tourist visa/permit to streamline visa processes and enhance regional travel. This is a comprehensive guide for GCC-based residents to navigate the e-visa processes for all six GCC

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Top 8 Middle East Construction Companies

News Desk 2 12/06/2024 0

From The UAE To Egypt The Middle East’s construction industry is a driving force behind the region’s progress, with its towering buildings, substantial infrastructure projects, and creative innovations reshaping the skyline. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a construction hub renowned for its infrastructure and homebuilding growth. This article is not just a

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6 Of The Best Places To Visit In Musandam

News Desk 2 29/05/2024 0

Oman’s ‘Norway Of Arabia’ Tucked away in the northernmost tip of the Arabian Peninsula, amidst the dazzling deep blue waters of the Strait of Hormuz, lies Musandam, a pristine cape in the Sultanate of Oman that offers visitors various natural and cultural attractions. Aptly nicknamed the “Norway of Arabia” for its striking landscapes, this rugged […]

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UN Tourism’s Middle East Members Target Innovation

Arnold Pinto 23/05/2024 0

50th Meeting Held In Muscat Thirteen member states of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East are convening in Muscat, Oman (May 22-24, 2024), with a shared vision of steering the region’s tourism sector towards a future defined by innovation, investment, and inclusivity. The gathering marks the 50th meeting of the UN Tourism […]

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SalamAir Flies From Muscat To Baku And Almaty From June 2024

Arnold Pinto 01/04/2024 0

Introductory Fares On Offer SalamAir, Oman’s premier budget carrier, will relaunch its flights from Oman to two summer destinations: Baku in Azerbaijan and Almaty in Kazakhstan. This decision underscores the airline’s dedication to fulfilling its customers’ evolving travel preferences, which has resulted in elevated travel demand, primarily from

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The Significance Of Eid Al Fitr For Muslims

News Desk 1 30/03/2024 0

A Celebration of Unity And Gratitude Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, is celebrated with great enthusiasm by Muslims around the globe. This joyous occasion, also known as the ‘Festival of Breaking the Fast,’ is a time for communal prayers and feasting and embodies Islam’s profound spiritual […]

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Ramadan is a time for reflection and unity

News Desk 1 11/03/2024 0

Celebration of faith, fasting, and compassion begins As the crescent moon graces the night sky, marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims around the globe will embark on a spiritual journey of self-reflection, prayer, and fasting beginning this week. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a […]

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Ericsson and Ooredoo Oman upgrade charging system for next-level digital service experiences

News Desk 1 29/02/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Ooredoo Oman have entered into a five-year partnership to migrate and consolidate the communication service provider’s (CSP) online charging system to the Ericsson Mediation and Ericsson Charging systems to provide Ooredoo Oman’s customers with a next-level digital experience. Ooredoo Oman simplified its charging stack by leveraging

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Ford Middle East posts 63% surge in sales for 2023

Arnold Pinto 28/02/2024 0

UAE leads regional growth with a 57% increase Ford Middle East is celebrating a stellar year of sales in 2023, marking a remarkable 63% rise across the Middle East region over the previous year. This achievement is attributed to the exceptional performance of key vehicles, including the Ford Territory, Ford Taurus, Ford F-150, and Ford […]

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Ford unveils all-new Mustang in the Middle East

News Desk 1 23/02/2024 0

Sports car blends bold design with cutting-edge technology In a celebration of 60 years since its inception, Ford has introduced the highly anticipated seventh-generation Mustang to the Middle East, promising an exhilarating combination of muscular aesthetics, technological innovation, and top-notch performance. This latest iteration continues the legacy of the

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Aggreko powers International Series, the first sporting event in Oman

News Desk 1 21/02/2024

The International Series, which is part of the Asian Tour, is being held in Oman from 22-25 February 2024, and will be powered by sustainable energy technology from Aggreko. This is the first time in Oman that a sporting event will have sustainable power delivery at its heart. Aggreko will use a mixture of power […]

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Oman and Etihad Rail Company partners with Al Jazeera Steel

Arnold Pinto 14/02/2024 0

MoU signed for rail transport between Oman and UAE Oman and Etihad Rail Company (OER), the developer and operator of the UAE-Oman Rail Network, has entered an agreement with Al Jazeera Steel Products (AJSP), a leading Oman-based steel structural products and tube manufacturer, for the transportation of raw materials and finished products on the railway […]

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Asia Kitchen by Mainland China debuts in Oman, offering true Asian street food vibes

News Desk 1 09/02/2024

Asia Kitchen by Mainland China opened in Mall of Oman yesterday, offering culinary treasures from various regions of the Far East, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Myanmar and China; the restaurant promises an immersive dining experience with an active format featuring a live kitchen. Asia Kitchen is an extension of the Mainland […]

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A new era for real estate dawns in Oman

News Desk 1 16/01/2024

The importance of the real estate sector in any nation’s economic and social development is no secret. For years, construction has been celebrated as a pivotal economic driver, and in recent decades we have seen developed economies evolve from industrial and service-oriented development to what experts call a finance and real estate-driven economy. In this […]

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How powerful (or not) is your passport in 2024?

Arnold Pinto 15/01/2024 0

Read on, for your laissez-passer status Passports out! An unprecedented six countries – France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Singapore – occupy the top spot in the 2024 Henley Passport Index, a ranking system based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association. The six nations now possess the most powerful passports globally, providing […]

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Oil on the back burner as GCC pushes for new tech

News Desk 1 11/01/2024 0

By Konstantin Tserazov, former Senior Vice President of Otkritie Bank The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a group of Arab states in the Arabian Gulf area, has traditionally played a pivotal role in the global markets by leveraging its sizable financial assets. Despite accruing regular oil revenues, the GCC nations have now set themselves on a […]

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Oman hosts Middle East Space Conference 2024

Arnold Pinto 08/01/2024 0

Space emerges as a key sector for the Gulf nation The Middle East space sector has taken off in earnest in 2024, with Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology organising the Middle East Space Conference (MESC) from January 8-10, 2024, at the Oman Exhibition and Convention Centre in Muscat City. In association with […]