Monthly Archives: September 2008

A report says: MUSCAT: Dubai used to be an attractive destination for Eid holidayers from Oman, but officials in the travel industry point out that there is a huge plunge in the number of those travelling to Dubai. M. Mehmood, … Continue reading →

Old bill. New bill. I checked my latest fixed line phone bill, and it was a shocker. The phone rentals have been increased from RO 3 to RO 4.9 from the month of August 2008. There is a catch: a … Continue reading →

In an online poll conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Status on its website, 62.6% of the respondents are happy with the introduction of e-Gate service at Muscat International Airport. Like it happens always in Oman, 28.2% have no … Continue reading →

Yesterday evening, a car fell off the Hamriya flyover near Ruwi after crashing through the metal barricade at 6pm. No details were available on the cause of crash or on the condition of the people travelling in the car. The … Continue reading →

First, it was Amjad, then Al-Maawali and now it is Blue-chi. What is common between all of them? Well, they were all terrific bloggers from Oman who are in foreign shores, pursing higher studies now. The best part was they … Continue reading →

Identify the logos of these Oman-based companies. Compiled by: KC

A Press Release said: MUSCAT: The much anticipated Qurum City Centre is all set to open to the public in October. Once operational, Qurum City Centre will bring an exceptional retail and dining experience to the city’s shoppers. The mall … Continue reading →

A report in Economic Times says: DUBAI: A total of 2,603 Indians, who have been illegally overstaying in Oman will be allowed to go home without paying any fine. Oman’s Inspector General of Police and Customs Malik Bin Sulaiman Al … Continue reading →

Hormuz at Port Sultan Qaboos. (Inset) Name of the ferry zoomed-in. Hormuz, the second 65-metre vehicle-passenger ferry, has arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat. Unlike the arrival of first ferry, Shinas, which received widespread media attention, Hormuz has made … Continue reading →

15 minutes to find a parking slot, 10 minutes to pick-up groceries, 30 minutes at cash counter. That’s Lulu for you…“where the world comes to shop”!