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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

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem holds talk with senior government officials on visit to Oman  

News Desk 2 21/05/2024

Visiting Oman this week, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem held a series of talks with senior government officials. The President’s visit was hosted by the Oman Automobile Association (OAA), founded in 1979, which counts over 10,500 members.   During his stay, President Ben Sulayem met with H.H. Sayyid Theyazin Bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, […]

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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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Takeda Brings Renewed Hope to People Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Oman

News Desk 1 11/03/2024

Global biopharmaceutical company Takeda hosted a medical conference today in Muscat, Oman, in which leading IBD medical experts from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) convened to discuss the latest innovations and medical research in IBD treatment. Globally, there are 10 million Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease patients, with that number increasing year

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ICC collaborates with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning

News Desk 1 11/03/2024

In a significant move aimed at enhancing building safety and construction standards in the Sultanate of Oman, the International Code Council (ICC) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) to develop a series of six comprehensive building codes. Leveraging ICC’s renowned expertise in crafting and implementing building codes for […]

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DAR GLOBAL LAUNCHES ‘TRUMP SIGNATURE VILLAS’ IN AIDA, OMAN

News Desk 1 05/03/2024

Dar Global, the renowned luxury international real estate development company, announced the unveiling of Trump Villas at AIDA, one of Oman’s most expansive urban developments. This significant launch follows the strategic collaboration between Dar Global and The Trump Organization to develop a signature Trump community within AIDA. Once completed, the Trump Villas

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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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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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Instant Cash Football Cup brings together agent partners, fostering health lifestyle in Oman

News Desk 1 05/01/2024

Instant Cash, a company within the FINTX portfolio, the fintech arm of Emirates Post Group, and one of the fastest-growing money transfer brands in the region, successfully organised the Instant Cash Football Cup for its agent partners in Oman, highlighting its dedication to fostering a culture of sports and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. By hosting […]

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Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital Unveils Aster Centre of Excellence in Gastroenterology

News Desk 1 02/12/2023

Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital, Al Ghubra, Oman has today launched the Aster Centre of Excellence (COE) in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Therapeutic Endoscopy, reaffirming its dedication to providing cutting-edge medical care in Oman. Spanning 25,750 square meters, the 175-bed multispecialty tertiary care facility now stands ready to serve Oman’s 5 million

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Aramex opens new cutting-edge courier operation facility in Oman

News Desk 1 16/11/2023

Aramex (DFM: ARMX), a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has unveiled a new and advanced courier operation facility in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman, as part of its efforts to further streamline the entire shipping process – from package arrival to their final delivery. The new state-of-the-art facility is strategically located

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uqudo-TECH5 Technology Successfully Used for Elections in Oman for the Second Time

News Desk 1 30/10/2023

Following the successful application of a biometric-based digital ID platform, developed by uqudo and powered by TECH5’s biometric technologies, for voter identity verification in the 2022 elections in Oman, the country used the same technology for verification of over 750,000 voters during the 2023 Shura Council’s member elections. The electronic voting system via the

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Bahwan Travel Agencies LLC Partners with Amadeus

News Desk 1 02/10/2023

Amadeus, global leader in travel technology dedicated to making experience of travel better for everyone, has entered strategic partnership with Bahwan Travel Agencies LLC, prominent player in Oman’s travel industry. This collaboration aims to enrich Bahwan Travel Agencies’ product portfolio and elevate customer experience in Oman market. The partnership will

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Masafi chooses Darwinbox to streamline its multi-border HR functions

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

The AI-powered platform was selected to manage 1,100+ workforce Masafi, the UAE-headquartered consumer goods conglomerate, has chosen Darwinbox, a leading cloud-based human resources management software provider, to automate its HR function and enhance the employee experience using an AI-powered human capital management platform. The new implementation incorporates

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Lynk & Co launches its first showroom in Oman and unveils the 09 luxury SUV too

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023 0

Lynk & Co, a premium global automotive brand jointly owned by Geely and Volvo Cars, has unveiled its first showroom in Oman in partnership with Towell Auto Centre. Opened under the onus of a new business entity known as Mobility Auto – a new subsidiary of Muscat-headquartered Towell Auto Centre – the inaugural Lynk & […]

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Lynk & Co unveils its first showroom in Oman

News Desk 1 25/08/2023 0

Lynk & Co, a premium global automotive brand jointly owned by Geely and Volvo, has unveiled its first showroom in Oman in partnership with Towell Auto Centre. Opened under the onus of a new business entity known as Mobility Auto – a new subsidiary of Muscat-headquartered Towell Auto Centre – the inaugural Lynk & Co […]

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Al Ansari Financial Services secures approval to acquire controlling stake in leading exchange company in Oman

News Desk 2 07/08/2023

UAE, 7 August 2023: Al Ansari Financial Services’ PJSC [DFM: ALANSARI], announced today that it has presented a formal proposal to acquire a majority stake in one of the Sultanate of Oman’s prominent exchange companies. The Group has received an initial approval subject to meeting the necessary regulatory conditions. This strategic move is in line […]

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ENGIE and POSCO Led Consortium to develop a 1.2mtp Green Ammonia Project in Oman

News Desk 2 22/06/2023

ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, together with POSCO, one of the world’s largest steel producers, have announced their spearheading role in a consortium set to mobilize Oman’s renewable energy resources through the development of a 1.2mtp Green Ammonia project. Other partners in the consortium include Samsung Engineering, Korea East-West

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Mohsin Haider Darwish Automobiles LLC becomes official distributor of iconic Stellantis brands

News Desk 2 05/06/2023

Muscat, Oman, 5 June, 2023 – MHD the foremost automotive distributor in the Sultanate, is delighted to announce its collaboration with Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest car maker. This exciting partnership will see MHD add several iconic brands from the Stellantis lineup to its esteemed portfolio. MHD Automobiles LLC will now proudly serve as the official