Archive for the ‘Oman News’ Category

Human traffickers leave thousands of Pakistanis high and dry

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

By Muhammad Najeeb, Islamabad, Oct 5 : Abdul Jabbar is one of the thousands of Pakistanis lured by human traffickers for jobs in the Middle East and Europe, only to find themselves stranded, jailed, deported …

Gulf Air offers improved connectivity to Oman for UK travellers

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

Gulf Air, the national airline of Bahrain, has unveiled its new schedule for services between London’s Heathrow Airport and Muscat, Oman.

Singing glory for 4 Omani youths

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

‘ Muscat Idol 2008 - ‘ Teen Sensations, that was officially launched recently, has announced the names of the four very talented Omani singers who have been selected to participate in the competition.

Road fatalities in Oman a worry

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Muscat: Fatal traffic accidents are on the rise in Oman and seem to have shaped the ‘Safety First, Insurance Next’ campaign that a major insurance company is set to launch nation-wide on October 15.

More than 200 people left stranded in Oman waiting for UAE visas

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Al Ain: More than 200 people, mainly Filipinos, are stranded in a hotel on the outskirts of the border town of Buraimi in Oman as they attempt to get new UAE visas.

Oman to invest $5bn in domestic steel industry in 2008

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The Sultanate of Oman is aiming to become one of the Gulf region’s top iron and steel producer, with plans to invest $5bn to boost productivity and construct new facilities as part of the government’s efforts …

Al Madina A’Zarqa announces new Project Director for sustainable systems

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Blue City Company 1 , the real estate development company delivering phase one of Al Madina A’Zarqa, the most significant real estate infrastructure project in the Sultanate of Oman, has recently appointed …

Oman Air celebrates seventh anniversary of Cochin operations

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

While celebrating its seventh anniversary of operations to Cochin, Oman Air in connection with Onam, the traditional festival of Kerala conducted ATHAPOOKALAM competition for the forth-consecutive year for the …

Guide to living abroad: Oman

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Considering a move to Oman? This region has much to offer tourists - stunning and unspoiled landscapes, rich marine life, a stable political climate, a low crime rate, an ancient culture, and most importantly, …

Omani switchgear eyes UAE market

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Oman: 1 hour ago Oman-based Al Hassan Switchgear Manufacturing Company has started building a new export-oriented factory in Buraimi, Oman Daily Observer has reported.