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Showing posts with label Oman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oman. Show all posts
Jul 17, 2013
Travel to the Gulf States in Middle East
Amateur Traveler brings you "Travel to the Gulf States: UAE (Dubai), Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait - Episode 203".
http://asia.amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-the-gulf-states-uae-dubai-bahrain-oman-qatar-kuwait-episode-203/
May 13, 2013
May 11, 2013
Jan 18, 2013
Twitter and Oman
I would like to thank the creators of Twitter for creating such a wonderful tool that boosted local businesses and websites in Oman. I am talking about Kiwi cafe and OmanTippers.com as an example, both started up not even 6 months and are famous spot.
Thanks to ReTweet (RT) feature, it spreading like fire. People are sharing their experiences, feedback and mentioning them. Thanks to Twitter, Oman became well known country not just a neighboring country to United Arab Emirates or Dubai (a.k.a. the sin city).
Thank you to the users from Oman for spreading the word, without you'll, our local businesses wouldn't have boomed fast. Thank you all for using other social media such as Facebook and instagram.
Jan 1, 2013
Nawras next be Blogger sms?
In year 2012, Nawras the second private Omani telecom introduced Twitter SMS and Facebook SMS services, which encourages users to increase using SMS service before it get completely killed thanks to whatsapp and other similar applications which increased using mobile data more than sms.
I started using sms more often because I am temporary using old Nokia phone.
I am waiting for Nawras to launch Blogger sms service in 2013, or it might not launch it because not many bloggers in they country, as most switched to Twitter after year 2008.
I still feel most people are more active in Twitter then Facebook because of short, interactive and instant responses. Since year 2011, Twitter users globally taken it in a new level, fast spread of words, news, etc. Even celebrities cut off the spokesperson to interact directly with their fans.
May 4, 2012
SAGO Bush Baroque Ball 2012
Yesterday I attended "SAGO Bush Baroque Ball 2012" with my sister and a close friend of mine, it was our first experience.
We set with a group of South Africans and all the women were teachers in on of the private school in Oman. People danced with the mix of South African music. The South African ambassador was also there, enjoying and blending in.
I loved the atmosphere and I thank the South Africans for their hospitality and making it happen.
We set with a group of South Africans and all the women were teachers in on of the private school in Oman. People danced with the mix of South African music. The South African ambassador was also there, enjoying and blending in.
I loved the atmosphere and I thank the South Africans for their hospitality and making it happen.
Apr 30, 2012
R.I.P. Tariq
When ever someone pass by and hear his death, you see their faces get puzzled until they saw his photo and their faces suddenly get white and sad, they are shocked to know the happy and jolly character has died.
Only used to say "hi" and no more word, despite knowing his family, relatives and background.
It's not easy for anyone to accept his departure to his next phase, that's circle of life.
To Ahmed Kamakazy, Al Maskari and Al Mahrooqi family, we are so sorry for your loss. Also Nada, Ghaniya, Adam and Anisa, you'll be missing him allot.
Your present going to be missed at Bank Muscat HQ.
I was told that allot of men attended his funeral ceremony despite been held at midnight. It shows how people loved him and his family too.
Allah Yerhamak,
Only used to say "hi" and no more word, despite knowing his family, relatives and background.
It's not easy for anyone to accept his departure to his next phase, that's circle of life.
To Ahmed Kamakazy, Al Maskari and Al Mahrooqi family, we are so sorry for your loss. Also Nada, Ghaniya, Adam and Anisa, you'll be missing him allot.
Your present going to be missed at Bank Muscat HQ.
I was told that allot of men attended his funeral ceremony despite been held at midnight. It shows how people loved him and his family too.
Allah Yerhamak,
Apr 1, 2012
Raneen won three awards
The film "Raneen" won big in Muscat International Film Festival ! Best Film, Best Scenario, and Best Actor!
The film was directed is by doctor Maitham Al Musawi, a physician, who has graduated in 2011 from SQU in Oman and currently doing his internship year. But he also does film making on the side.
The film was directed is by doctor Maitham Al Musawi, a physician, who has graduated in 2011 from SQU in Oman and currently doing his internship year. But he also does film making on the side.
Mar 19, 2012
Russell Peters on St. Patrick's Day!
Yes, Russell Peters performed a stand up comedy show for the first time in Oman on St. Patrick's Day, the auditorium is almost full, and people are still pouring in to see him.
People were looking for tickets to see the Anglo-Indian performance, allot of people were looking for re-sale tickets, people from different age, nationalities were moved.
I didn't see any of Russell's stand up shows, so I didn't know how he was, I just went to change the atmosphere and to enjoy the company. I bumped into allot of people, was happy to see and meet new people.
Russell write's up pg 15 and I didn't know how censored it will going to be, for Oman, a was a bit embarrassing even for liberal minded people, as it was not part of our culture to openly joke about sexual topics.
Despite all that, people enjoyed it, and hoping for more entertainment events, not like someone said while walking out the avenue after the show ended "Will wait for another show after 3 years". Please prove him wrong.
People were looking for tickets to see the Anglo-Indian performance, allot of people were looking for re-sale tickets, people from different age, nationalities were moved.
I didn't see any of Russell's stand up shows, so I didn't know how he was, I just went to change the atmosphere and to enjoy the company. I bumped into allot of people, was happy to see and meet new people.
Russell write's up pg 15 and I didn't know how censored it will going to be, for Oman, a was a bit embarrassing even for liberal minded people, as it was not part of our culture to openly joke about sexual topics.
Despite all that, people enjoyed it, and hoping for more entertainment events, not like someone said while walking out the avenue after the show ended "Will wait for another show after 3 years". Please prove him wrong.
Mar 3, 2012
Go Oman
Despite been none fan of football, but I'm happy that Oman won the friendly match against Thailand for 2014 World Cup Qualifying.
Best wishes for Thailand for next season i.e 2018 World Cup Qualifying; and best wishes for Oman to qualify.
UAE has officially started multiple 'Banning Spree', under the umbrella of Health and Safety Environment as a cover, it seems that the government is in financial crises and trying to generate quick revenue by imposing hefty fees for violators.
The list of bans which I came across are:
- 300ML cans, for misleading consumers.
- BBQ in apartments (only in Dubai)
- Sheesha in residential area (which was banned before in 1990's in all public areas and later lifted).
"He's beneath you." That's the statement a young woman in her early twenties started hearing from her mom's Aunt and cousins after her future father-in-law who is her uncle (mom's brother) broke the news to them of his son's engagement to his niece, it seems her mom knew how they will react, that's why she told her brother to inform them.
The whole house (the bride mom's Aunt place)went uprising against the marriage, they see the groom to be and his parents are way beneath them (the same way the Aunt thought her son and daughters in-laws are way beneath her and disapproved her sons and daughter's marriages), despite the bride's parents approved it, even they know that he's not earning much, but he's educated, gentleman and hard working; also independent and responsible man. One of them, unmarried woman went crazy and started talking nonsense when she heard the news, all of them started giving the groom hard time, even when he offered to help like he usually do for any function or occasion, they rudely declined his offer after all this years.
The bride to be was shocked for what she heard, she was brought up by them and never expected such a treatment, specially her future husband is her own cousin. Now she sees the true color of their skin, which they have been undercover for 22 years. I felt so sorry for her but happy for her and the groom.
Best wishes for Thailand for next season i.e 2018 World Cup Qualifying; and best wishes for Oman to qualify.
UAE has officially started multiple 'Banning Spree', under the umbrella of Health and Safety Environment as a cover, it seems that the government is in financial crises and trying to generate quick revenue by imposing hefty fees for violators.
The list of bans which I came across are:
- 300ML cans, for misleading consumers.
- BBQ in apartments (only in Dubai)
- Sheesha in residential area (which was banned before in 1990's in all public areas and later lifted).
"He's beneath you." That's the statement a young woman in her early twenties started hearing from her mom's Aunt and cousins after her future father-in-law who is her uncle (mom's brother) broke the news to them of his son's engagement to his niece, it seems her mom knew how they will react, that's why she told her brother to inform them.
The whole house (the bride mom's Aunt place)went uprising against the marriage, they see the groom to be and his parents are way beneath them (the same way the Aunt thought her son and daughters in-laws are way beneath her and disapproved her sons and daughter's marriages), despite the bride's parents approved it, even they know that he's not earning much, but he's educated, gentleman and hard working; also independent and responsible man. One of them, unmarried woman went crazy and started talking nonsense when she heard the news, all of them started giving the groom hard time, even when he offered to help like he usually do for any function or occasion, they rudely declined his offer after all this years.
The bride to be was shocked for what she heard, she was brought up by them and never expected such a treatment, specially her future husband is her own cousin. Now she sees the true color of their skin, which they have been undercover for 22 years. I felt so sorry for her but happy for her and the groom.
May 13, 2011
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Nov 19, 2010
503 Service Unavailable
Recently, while I browse the net via by BlackBerry 89000, I started getting error 503, I have to re-click or refresh and it passes or goes to the requested page. I mostly happens while I post a tweet or a comment.
"Service Unavailable.
Technical description:
503 Service Unavailable - Service temporary down, please try again later."
About Tweeting, I am back and publicly been ousted as the mayor of multiple locations in Oman and Bangkok for the past two months, from foursquare after personally ousted some friends from their mayorship.
I wish the 2nd Muscat Asian Beach Sport, which held in Oman by 2nd week of December 2010 have its own badge in foursquare, also for active foursquare users will be fortune to unlock several badges. I also predict more foursquare users will be active locally and internationally.
Sadly, the foursquare doesn't work indoors of my organisation's new state of art building.
"Service Unavailable.
Technical description:
503 Service Unavailable - Service temporary down, please try again later."
About Tweeting, I am back and publicly been ousted as the mayor of multiple locations in Oman and Bangkok for the past two months, from foursquare after personally ousted some friends from their mayorship.
I wish the 2nd Muscat Asian Beach Sport, which held in Oman by 2nd week of December 2010 have its own badge in foursquare, also for active foursquare users will be fortune to unlock several badges. I also predict more foursquare users will be active locally and internationally.
Sadly, the foursquare doesn't work indoors of my organisation's new state of art building.
May 29, 2010
Battles between Oman's telecommunications
Blackberry was first offered by Nawras telecom service provider then Oman Mobile, which is now part of Omantel.
Nawras offered only two packages local (limited) and unlimited (international), while Oman Mobile offered three packages, two local (limited and unlimited) and one unlimited (international).
After Nawras was granted to launch Fixed line service with exclusively WiMAX service a totally new technology, which Omantel doesn't have, Omantel decided to merge back Oman Mobile back and attack Nawras aggressively offers, prices and the latest with BB free data packages plan beside the APN usage plus launching BB for prepaid users.
Allot of BB users in Nawras migrated back to Oman Mobile because of that. They say Nawras is expensive. But is Oman Mobile solve its problems with billing and other technicality? Basically stopped ripping of people, which derived people to migrate to Nawras.
A friend told me words been spreading around (not a valid source) that Nawras is working on getting Apple services in Oman, because the growth of number of users for iPhone and recently iPad is in town.
Nawras was the first to get iPad to the market for test drive, when it just got launched in USA.
Now how is the six MVNO telecommunications doing in Oman? They are FRiENDi, Renna, Mazoon, Halafoni, Apna and Samatel.
Apna and Samatel are not well known like the 1st four MVNO mobile telecoms.
They target expatriates, except for Halafoni, which for young and vibrant group who more connected with Hala FM and Hi FM.
Nawras offered only two packages local (limited) and unlimited (international), while Oman Mobile offered three packages, two local (limited and unlimited) and one unlimited (international).
After Nawras was granted to launch Fixed line service with exclusively WiMAX service a totally new technology, which Omantel doesn't have, Omantel decided to merge back Oman Mobile back and attack Nawras aggressively offers, prices and the latest with BB free data packages plan beside the APN usage plus launching BB for prepaid users.
Allot of BB users in Nawras migrated back to Oman Mobile because of that. They say Nawras is expensive. But is Oman Mobile solve its problems with billing and other technicality? Basically stopped ripping of people, which derived people to migrate to Nawras.
A friend told me words been spreading around (not a valid source) that Nawras is working on getting Apple services in Oman, because the growth of number of users for iPhone and recently iPad is in town.
Nawras was the first to get iPad to the market for test drive, when it just got launched in USA.
Now how is the six MVNO telecommunications doing in Oman? They are FRiENDi, Renna, Mazoon, Halafoni, Apna and Samatel.
Apna and Samatel are not well known like the 1st four MVNO mobile telecoms.
They target expatriates, except for Halafoni, which for young and vibrant group who more connected with Hala FM and Hi FM.
May 19, 2010
Oman Green Awards
A message on behalf of Environment Society of Oman (ESO)
Dear all
Oman's first ever environmental awards will be held on June 5th, coinciding with World Environment Day, at the Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
for more details please check the links below
FB link :- http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Oman-Green-Awards/116091738411151?v=info&ref=ts
web link:- http://www.oeronline.com/greenawards/
Regards
Environment Society of Oman (ESO)
Dear all
Oman's first ever environmental awards will be held on June 5th, coinciding with World Environment Day, at the Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
for more details please check the links below
FB link :- http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Oman-Green-Awards/116091738411151?v=info&ref=ts
web link:- http://www.oeronline.com/greenawards/
Regards
Environment Society of Oman (ESO)
May 18, 2010
Social Network is booming
Twitter, the latest free social networking service has taken a whole new level, I don't know how to explain it, but allot of local organizations in Oman had adopted it because it simple and fast to handle.
The local organizations taken Twitter and its fellow Facebook as a platform to grab more of clients to use it products and services.
A leading local bank in Oman, which has its existence in AGCC and International market directly and strategically has adopted facebook to promote its product.
One way, its not easy to manage such social network tool for business, only if they have a proper strategy, because those tools are not for promotions but also a customer care and the business also must able to handle the queries.
I wish to see more local organization presents on Twitter and facebook, despite facebook has helped to promote Omani women micro-enterprises.
The local organizations taken Twitter and its fellow Facebook as a platform to grab more of clients to use it products and services.
A leading local bank in Oman, which has its existence in AGCC and International market directly and strategically has adopted facebook to promote its product.
One way, its not easy to manage such social network tool for business, only if they have a proper strategy, because those tools are not for promotions but also a customer care and the business also must able to handle the queries.
I wish to see more local organization presents on Twitter and facebook, despite facebook has helped to promote Omani women micro-enterprises.
Dec 3, 2009
In a holiday mood
The Eid is over, majority of the population are in holiday mood exept the 'private sector' employees.
Is it because the country is trying to utilize the 'One day' to gain revenue to pay off their debts in time, and not to suffer like Dubai, which has dragged the rest of UAE's states (a.k.a Emirates) mainly Abu Dhabi, in a big hole in the name of 'My Vision'.
The Dubai Ruller didn't marry his off-spring to Abu Dhabi's royal family without stratigic plan, it is to bell him out for time like this, will they?
Is it because the country is trying to utilize the 'One day' to gain revenue to pay off their debts in time, and not to suffer like Dubai, which has dragged the rest of UAE's states (a.k.a Emirates) mainly Abu Dhabi, in a big hole in the name of 'My Vision'.
The Dubai Ruller didn't marry his off-spring to Abu Dhabi's royal family without stratigic plan, it is to bell him out for time like this, will they?
Nov 9, 2009
DS TV in Middle East
While I was in Tanzania, I was hocked up with DS TV, a cable TV in Afria, it had nice english channels such as MNet series, Mnet Movies, HBO, etc.
I emailed them if they have an agent in Oman, they said "No", I am looking for an agent, if anyone knows one in Middle East, Dubai or Oman?
I emailed them if they have an agent in Oman, they said "No", I am looking for an agent, if anyone knows one in Middle East, Dubai or Oman?
Nov 6, 2009
GlobalVoices - Oman
I just added news headlines from GlobalVoices related to Oman, my country. The articles are written by Bloggers from Oman and expatriates, showing a snapshot of events related to Oman.
The latest events held in month of October 2009 are:
Bloggers and H1N1 campaign, which started months before; in addition to the first Oman Twitter gathering known as Muscat Twestival.
Click here to follow twitter.com/muscattwestival.
Nov 3, 2009
Multiple phone numbers
Since Nawras started their service in Oman, allot of people tend to have to mobiles for OmanMobile and Nawras, I thought they are mad, but what will people do now? Have 6 mobiles for 6 sim cards or 3 mobiles with dual sim cards?
While I visited Tanzania ( Tz ), which has 4 mobile operating services, ZanTel ( part of Etisalat ); Zain; Tigo; and Vodacom ( part of Vodafone ); people tend to have 2 phones numbers.
One of my relative has one phone and 3 numbers, I end up trying to call each numbere trile & error until I hear the ring tone.
While I visited Tanzania ( Tz ), which has 4 mobile operating services, ZanTel ( part of Etisalat ); Zain; Tigo; and Vodacom ( part of Vodafone ); people tend to have 2 phones numbers.
One of my relative has one phone and 3 numbers, I end up trying to call each numbere trile & error until I hear the ring tone.
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