Airbnb launches in Arabic
Airbnb has announced that its global accommodation and experiences platform will be available in Arabic to enable its growing community across the Middle East and North-Africa region to access an even more seamless travel experience. The localised web platform and iOS and Android apps are part of Airbnb’s ongoing commitment to the region and will further Airbnb’s mission to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. All of the popular features of the Airbnb platform will be accessible in Arabic: listing pages with thousands of homes bookable for great stays, Experiences around the world and lots of content on how to travel or host with Airbnb. It has also released new data to show that across the Middle East and North-Africa region more than 70,000 listings are now available to book on the Airbnb platform.
Muscat Bay launches signature Parkland
Muscat Bay officially launched its signature Parkland under the auspices of H.H. Sayyid Kamil bin Fahad bin Mahmoud Al Said, Assistant Secretary General for Cabinet Affairs of the Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers on Saturday. Parkland, situated at the heart of Muscat Bay, is set to be a gathering point for members of the community to host social and cultural activities year-round. The 18,345 square metre park includes two swimming pools, one for adults and one for children. The landscaping hosts a variety of flora and fauna, with 9,769sqm of covered grass area. Overlooking the Parkland are 22 villas and 11 apartment blocks with 102 apartments facing the greenery, offering direct access to Zaha’s residential area. The properties are also available as part of Muscat Bay’s exclusive and unique five-year payment plan. Each home is completed and ready to move in to with 0 percent interest.
Aster Al Raffah Hospitals & Clinics opens in Ibri
Delivering upon its commitment to improve the availability and accessibility of quality healthcare services in Oman, Aster Al Raffah Hospitals and Clinics are now serving patients with its newest 22-bed Aster Hospital located in Ibri. The new facility further strengthens Aster DM Healthcare’s offering in primary and secondary care services in Oman. The inauguration of the new facility was officiated by H.E. Sheikh Khalaf Salim Abdullah Alishaqi, Wali of Ibri and Alisha Moopen, Executive Director and CEO of Aster and Medcare Hospitals and Clinics – GCC, in the presence of officials from various ministries, public authorities, staff of Aster Al Raffah Hospitals and Clinics and the residents of Ibri. Aster Al Raffah Clinics are currently operational at Amerat, Al Khoud, Ruwi, Liwa, Sohar and Ma’abela. The other 2 Aster Al Raffah Hospitals, operate in Sohar and Ghubra.