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Jun222025 by LakshartsNo Comments

From a burden to ecnomic resource – construction waste

Environment

From a burden to ecnomic resource - construction waste Lakshmi Kothaneth Using recycled construction waste could be a norm that could also provide opportunities for SMEs. At the two day conference being held at Oman Convention and Exhibition Center organised by the Environment Authority in coordination with Beah, Oman Environmental Services Holding Company, various aspects of recycling construction waste is being discussed. The two-day workshop titled "Environmental Sustainability of Construction and Demolition Waste Management: Challenges and Opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman" has experts and decision-makers from government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and research centers participating in strategic discussions that will review the current state of...

Jun222025 by LakshartsNo Comments

First Hot Air Balloon under the “Oman Balloons” Project launched in Cappadocia, Turkey

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First Hot Air Balloon under the “Oman Balloons” Project launched in Cappadocia, Turkey Under the patronage of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the city of Cappadocia – one of the world’s most iconic tourist destinations – witnessed the launch of the first hot air balloon under the “Oman Balloons” project. The launch was organized by Oman Balloons Company, the first fully Omani-owned and specialized company in hot air balloon operations and tourism flights. This pioneering project reflects a strategic vision in collaboration with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism to diversify the tourism offerings of the Sultanate and to introduce innovative experiences that position Oman as a unique destination in the field of hot air balloon tourism. The new...

Jun102025 by LakshartsNo Comments

Celebrated South Korean Artist Oh Myung Hee

Art and Culture

Celebrated South Korean Artist Oh Myung Hee The South Korean artist, Oh Myung Hee, with her art exhibition brought a message of Shared Humanity to Oman with her solo exhibition that was held at Bait Muzna, ‘We Are All Flowers from the Same Garden; Reflections 2014-2024’. The exhibition was held from December 3, 2024 until January 2, 2025. Bait Muzna Gallery, in collaboration with Metamorphosis Art Projects London, had announced the highly anticipated Middle Eastern launch of “We Are All Flowers from the Same Garden,” a solo retrospective exhibition by the renowned South Korean artist Oh Myung Hee. Under the patronage of Sayyida Susan Al Said, Oh Myung Hee exhibited for the very first time in Oman. This solo retrospective celebrated a decade of Oh Myung Hee’s artistic ex...

Jun102025 by LakshartsNo Comments

Gold shines on

LifeStyle

Gold shines on Lakshmi Kothaneth There might be metals and minerals, but gold continues to shine. The dilemma has always been about whether to use gold as an investment or as jewelry. Traditionally in Arabic and Asian cultures, gold has been part of a woman’s personal wealth, especially her bridal jewelry. My friend tells me her favorite designs are traditional Omani designs. And others might say gold is too yellow, and they want something subtler, so perhaps they will opt for 18 carat gold, which is known to have 75% gold and 25% alloys. Whatever the case may be, gold continues with its demand and prominence. At present, the gold price is at its peak, and it is one metal that reflects world politics. This is the time people ...

May142025 by LakshartsNo Comments

Oman’s pavilion draws huge crowd at Saudi Food Show 2025 in Riyadh

Business

Oman’s pavilion draws huge crowd at Saudi Food Show 2025 in Riyadh Saudi Food Show, The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Supervisory Team for Promoting Omani Products “OPEX”, continues its successful participation in the Saudi Food Show 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Sultanate’s pavilion has witnessed a remarkable turnout from visitors and industry experts, all eager to explore investment prospects within Oman’s growing food sector while discovering the exceptional quality of Omani products. Lubna Al Harthi, Export Development Director at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, highlighted that the participation at the Saudi Food Show 2025 aims at promoting ‘Oman Exports’ initiative and platform, which focus on streamlining the process of exporting ...

May112025 by LakshartsNo Comments

From Oslo

Art and Culture, Travel

From Oslo Elizabeth Davis is an Indian artist based in Oman. She loves traveling and she shares today's moments. "Oslo .. a beautiful city with some amazing statues. Waiting to visit the Munch museum and the Vigeland sculpture park," she reflected. And then she did. "The sculpture of the angry boy is world renowned," she noted. Munch Museum is dedicated to the life and works of Edvard Munch. Vigeland Sculpture Park is Gustav Vigeland's life work comprising of more than 200 sculptures in granite, bronze and wrought iron.

May62025 by Laksharts2 Comments

Al Sifa an ecotourism destination

Environment, Travel

Al Sifa an ecotourism destination Lakshmi Kothaneth A boat ride through the mangroves at Al Sifa is gaining momentum and popularity. The Sifa Beach has different features: one part with flat rocks, another that is a white sand beach, and the other with the mangroves. This is what the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation says about mangroves: “As we navigate the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), mangroves emerge as emblematic of nature-based solutions to global challenges.”According to FAO, restoring mangrove habitats aligns with the Decade’s goals of halting biodiversity loss, combating desertification, and addressing climate change impacts. “Gulf countries are at the forefront of these effort...

May62025 by LakshartsNo Comments

Education is the whole horizon – advises Oman’s first AUC graduate

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Education is the whole horizon - advises Oman's first AUC graduate Lakshmi Kothaneth Someone who has always had the world affairs in mind, even as a young university student, 94-year-old Sharifa bint Mohammed Naser al Lamki was honored by her university, American University in Cairo, during the alumni meet in Muscat on Monday night held at Intercity Hotel. The AUC Alumni Chapter event was chaired by HH Sayyida Hujaija Al Said, and the alumni talk featured Dr Noha El Mikawy, Dean, School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. She spoke about opportunities in the midst of global uncertainty. "We go all around the world to connect with our alumni to keep them in touch with AUC and update them with news from AUC. We have a good number of alumni...

May62025 by LakshartsNo Comments

Writers from Germany refelect on Oman

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Writers from Germany refelect on Oman Lakshmi Kothaneth The 29th edition of Muscat International Book Fair is booming with activities and visitors. The Art Hall at the Oman Convention and Exhiition Centre exhibits the works of prominent Omani artists and it also has the stage that hosts writers and authors whose books are featured at the book fair. This year the Embassy of Germany is participating in the book fair and during the weekend saw two authors and documentary director being featured in the talk titled, 'Oman - seen by German women. The event began withthe international preview of the film arta, by producer, director and journalist, Nadia Frenz, and later Nadia and the author of the book 1001 Fiendships, editor and journalist Natascha Plankermann, and author of the b...

May62025 by LakshartsNo Comments

Preserve the Omani dialects – author Clive Holes

Art and Culture

Clive Holes, authorsdProfessor Clive Douglas Cole A linguist, Professor Clive Douglas Holes, had first come to Oman in 1973. That was when the Seeb airport, as it was known then, had just been inaugurated. He was working at the British Council in Kuwait and came to Oman to visit his friend after securing a no-objection certificate. In 1980, 1983 and in 1984, he came back to Oman for short consultancy visits to advise the Foundation Committee of Sultan Qaboos University. And in 1985 Professor Clive was appointed as the Director of the Language Center of Sultan Qaboos University. Today, he is back in the country as a guest, author and speaker at the 29th Muscat International Book Fair. At the Book Fair he spoke about the Arabic dialects he observed in the northern parts of Oma...