Eid Greetings

Eid Mubarak to everyone around the world, as 8th December 2008 marks the first day of Eid around the world except Oman, as the government announced 9th December 2008 marks the first day of Eid.


Bits and Bytes

• The late Omani pioneer, to be honoured in Syria in the field of invention, research and academics.
• Moroccan families sell their furniture to buy goat for Eid celebration.
• The Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources to adept the e-payment system.
• 20% cap for down payments for financing your car via Finance companies as per Central Bank of Oman (CBO) new regulation.
• An unusual incident, were a bird followed the dead body for 350 km from Macca to Mahd al-Dhahab District in KSA were the body was buried as its his home town. The bird set near the head of the deceased man and was moving his head front and back while people were reading verses from the holy Quraan. It has been said it indicates the good deeds of the deceased man.