Monthly Archives: March 2009

(All photos clicked at 10am today)

According to weather forecasts in Yahoo and CNN, Muscat will experience heavy rain and thunderstorms for the next few days. Reports say the bad weather is because of a low-level trough (a large area of low atmospheric pressure) extending from … Continue reading →

We turned off lights at home yesterday night to play our part in “Earth Hour,” a global call for action to combat climate change. At 8.30 pm sharp, the mains were turned off and the next one hour we spent … Continue reading →

With major roundabouts making way for signal junctions, the need of the hour is to make traffic signals more efficient and user-friendly. As it is happening now, when the traffic is lean, motorists wait impatiently for the red light to … Continue reading →

The demand for real estate was such that old buildings started making way for new, multi-storey structures. This is one such under construction building in Ruwi. I have been watching the evolution from ground zero, and it amazes me how … Continue reading →

(Update@5pm: better looking logo inserted) New logo Previous logo A statement issued by NBO says: At the heart of the new identity is National Bank of Oman’s new logo. Inspired by the National flag of Oman, the new logo incorporates … Continue reading →

It’s official. Omantel is Oman’s best brand. Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) has been selected as the best brand in the Sultanate of Oman, and ranked 26th among the best 50 Gulf companies in 2008, according to a press release. The … Continue reading →

Let us do some mind blogging. Following are ‘edited’ logos of businesses in Oman. How much do you pay attention to logos? Test your observation and memory. Post your answers via “comments”. Earlier logo quizzes, here and here.