Monthly Archives: April 2008

Baggage check? Khalli valli

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Kishor

At 4.15am, passengers who arrived from Dubai on the Emirates flight are moving towards the baggage scanner just before exiting the Seeb International Airport. Those standing in the line are a couple of Englishmen, a few Omani youngsters (minus the … Continue reading →

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Dubai musings

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Kishor

Sorry for the one week pause. Here is Dubai trip in a nutshell. * The Global Travel and Tourism Summit was a very interesting event, which had some great speakers on the panel. I loved the session from Dr Kjell … Continue reading →

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Global Travel and Tourism Summit

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Kishor

I will be attending the Global Travel and Tourism Summit organized by the World Travel and Tourism Council in Dubai from April 20-22, 2008. Hoping to meet biggies from the travel and tourism industry in the process. A few days … Continue reading →

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Food review: Al Tanoor restaurant, Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa

Posted on April 12, 2008 by Kishor

Being a weekend, yesterday we decided to try the lunch buffet at the much-acclaimed Al Tanoor restaurant at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa. The restaurant is located in the ground level of Al Bandar hotel, overlooking the picturesque … Continue reading →

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Arabian dream ends in nightmare for this lady

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Kishor

Arabian dreams lured Salim and his wife after he suffered business losses last year. The couple, married for two years, approached an agent who agreed to arrange visas for them – a housemaid’s job for her and something else for … Continue reading →

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Mystery at 10pm

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Kishor

This incident happened yesterday at 10pm, in front of Supa Save parking lot, CBD area, Ruwi. A group of 15-20 people are surrounding a Nissan Tida car, shouting and trying to wake up a Indian girl (maybe 9 or 10 … Continue reading →

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Logo quiz

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Kishor

Identity the logos of companies/businesses in Oman.

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Al Nahda Resort and Spa: Truly enchanting

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Kishor

Want to walk in the woods in Muscat? Wanna take a break from the monotony of routine life? Help is near. On a weekend, hit the Muscat-Sohar highway, and after Barka take a deviation to step into Al Nahda Resort … Continue reading →

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