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13 endangered Egyptian vultures have been successfully tagged in Al Multaqah area, Oman. This initiative is a collaboration between International Avian Research, the Bernd Meyburg Foundation for Raptor Research and Conservation, and the Environment Society of Oman (ESO).
This initiative was launched in 2014, and aims to monitor the movements of scavenging, soaring raptors (e.g. Egyptian vultures and eagles) in Oman. Most vulture species and many species of eagle are in decline internationally, but recent research shows Oman to be a hotspot for them, holding important populations of both resident and migratory individuals.
The programme focuses on tagging vultures and eagles with tracking devices that allow detailed monitoring of their movements in order to investigate where these endangered species are breeding, feeding and migrating.
Muscat Bay Presents First Ever ‘Yogathon’
Muscat Bay hosted a first-of-its-kind Yogathon’ at its Experience Centre, in early February. The ‘Yogathon’ was organised by Yoga Shaala in commemoration of their First Anniversary in Oman and included a community-driven and grassroots celebration of yoga.
The event featured an exciting line-up of local and foreign yoga instructors offering classes and workshops on yoga, movement, and meditation. It also brought together about 100 local yoga enthusiasts for an interplay of yoga, sound (voice, music and breath), and life.
Marksim Karki, founder of Yoga Shaala said “The key purpose of the ‘Yogathon’ was to be able to establish an engaging experience for yoga buffs in the local community and enable them to build an enjoyable social relationship with like-minded individuals.”
The Links Announces Handover Of Apartments
‘The Links’ development has announced the handover of apartments to homeowners, at Muscat Hills.
The fully-furnished apartments have been prepared for immediate occupancy. The Links development is equipped with facilities to house approximately 800 residents and is a free-hold area.
A large number of the housing units are already occupied by residents from over 35 different nationalities. The Links also includes a commercial area on the ground floor, which will be accommodating outlets for Retail, Health and Beauty, a food court, and more.
The area is designed by international interior designers and incorporates a combination of traditional Omani themes and a contemporary, stylish, and eco-friendly flair.
Barr Al Jissah And OAB Present Luxury Lifestyle Experiences
Barr Al Jissah and Oman Arab Bank (OAB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for a long term partnership for Luxury Lifestyle Experiences. This partnership will see Barr Al Jissah and OAB’s Elite Banking Program offering exclusive luxury services and experiences to customers with very privileged benefits.
These will include Home Loans at preferential rates from OAB for anyone looking to purchase property at the ITC. The Bank will also present all existing and new home owners at Barr Al Jissah with an Elite Banking account together with all the benefits that accompany it.
The agreement was signed on behalf of Barr Al Jissah by Hussain Al Khabouri, the Chief Operating Officer, and by Rashad Al Shaikh, the DGM of Retail Banking, on behalf of OAB.