Monthly Archives: October 2008

As bad as it can get

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Kishor

For the last few days, the traffic along Sultan Qaboos Highway during peak hours has been choc-a-bloc, and yesterday it got worse. The pictures depict vehicles moving at a snail’s pace along the Al Khuwair-Azaiba stretch. (Photos: Shameer)

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I am off to Buraimi…

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Kishor

…to meet the happiest people in Arabia. A survey conducted in March among residents in the Arab world threw up a rather interesting finding. It’s one Oman can be truly proud of. If you’re happy and you know it, you’re … Continue reading →

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Centrepoint changes logo

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Kishor

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Low-key opening for Carrefour at Qurum

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Kishor

Carrefour at Qurum City Centre (QCC) will open today sans the usual hype and glitz. Apparently, ROP requested the QCC folks to make the opening a low key affair as they would be unable to control the traffic chaos around … Continue reading →

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Muahahaha! Omantel welcomes new friend-soon-to-be-foe

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Kishor

This ad appeared in today’s newspapers.

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It’s all about money, honey!

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Kishor

I had written about Asma Mohammed Rafi earlier. Now, the singing sensation from Oman is creating ‘waves’ in India at the talent hunt show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009. While the top singers are crumbling like nine pins, … Continue reading →

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Oman marketshare

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Kishor

Omantel now Scenario in 2009 (Image source: Internet)

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Curtains to Omantel’s domination…PCCW-Awaser Oman Consortium is 2nd fixed line operator

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Kishor

TRA website: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced today the winning bid submitted to obtain Class One Full Fixed Public Telecommunications Services in Oman. A statement issued by TRA this morning reported that PCCW – Awaser Oman Consortium achieved the … Continue reading →

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Insane ‘shot of the week’

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Kishor

Screenshot from the The Week‘s homepage. Enlarged photo. This photograph appeared in the ‘Shot of the week’ section of The Week. The caption of the photo says: clean and fresh. Phew! A kid inside a washing machine. The person who … Continue reading →

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Rebranding is the latest fad

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Kishor

Earlier Now Oman Wastewater Services Company has rebranded itself as Haya. The new public face of OWSC was unveiled at the 2008 general staff meeting held at the Muscat Crowne Plaza, yesterday. The brand and logo was unveiled in the … Continue reading →

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