Monthly Archives: September 2007

Corruption on the rise?

2007 Report 2006 Report Transparency International, the Berlin based organisation, has released its annual computation of corruption across the world. Oman has dropped down the order a bit. It is ranked 53rd among the 180 nations computed by Transparency International, … Continue reading

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More the merrier

Page Clips, a new blog from two expats in Oman has made its debut this month. Worth a read!

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Greedy landlords hoodwink law

Another e-mail, same story. We are the residents of Muscat Oasis Residents in Boucher. After the abnormal weather conditions that hit Oman in June 2007, the management in the compound started to increase rents for new renewals by at least … Continue reading

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FYI, Jazeera Airways

This is a mail I received from a person in Muscat today. I know only one side of the story, so I don’t want to take sides at this stage. I have deleted the email ids and changed names to … Continue reading

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Sorry God, cricket match is on

Come Saturday, and the Shiva temple in Muscat will be normally buzzing with activity in the evening with people from all walks of life making a beeline to catch a glimpse of deity on that auspicious day. According to our … Continue reading

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Daily exchange rate……ouch!

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Make hay while the sun shines

‘Offices for rent’ banner appears on a half-constructed building in Wadi Kabir. The demand is such that you just can’t wait till the building is fully constructed. (Pic source: Times of Oman)

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Mishap

A car catches fire in Ruwi High Street on September 22, 2007. (Pic source: Times of Oman)

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Uncle Sam is watching my blog

I chanced upon this interesting bit while checking my blog stats.

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Ramadan bonanza

A report says: MUSCAT –– The Council of Ministers yesterday decided that rent for properties should not be increased by more than 15 per cent of the current rent value during the next two years. This will provide citizens the … Continue reading

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