Bank Muscat, as part of its commitment to sustainable social development, presented Braille Sense 2 laptops to 10 visually challenged students at Sultan Qaboos University in the presence of H.E Dr. Ali bin Soud Al Bimani, Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University, during the special needs students’ family gathering ceremony.
The bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative is aimed at supporting the vision impaired youth to enhance skills and integrate with mainstream society. Raya bint Habib Al Shukaili, Senior Regional Manager – South & Central Muscat branches, presented the customised laptops to the vision impaired youth at the ceremony attended by senior bank and university officials.
Jebel Sifah Drives Oman’s Golf Tourism Growth
Jebel Sifah’s new 9-hole golf course has become a huge success. The development is the latest by Muriya to attract visitors from around the region, with the Harradine-designed masterpiece offering homeowners unrivalled golf green views and a unique golfing experience for pro golfers and beginners alike.
Leveraging the international expertise of management experts Troon International, the par 36 course has exceeded the expectations of players by delivering the highest levels of customer service with the addition of new facilities on the horizon in response to their feedback.
Catering to visitors looking for an ideal golf getaway, the recently opened course offers a full range of activities and package deals tailored to a wide variety of golf enthusiasts.
Girnar Tea in Oman
An established brand in India, Girnar Tea will now be available in Oman, offering instant premix packs along with its teabag and loose tea collection in varied flavours.
The official launch in the country was marked by the presence of Sachin Bhansali, Director of Girnar Food and Beverage Pvt. Ltd. Barakat Muscat International is the sole distributors for Girnar Tea in Oman. Girnar’s tea line in Oman will include instant premixes, teabags as well as loose tea and detox kahwa.
Girnar premixes will be available in cardamom, ginger and masala blends. The teabag collection would incorporate karak, masala, green tea and cardamom, while Girnar Royal, karak and masala will be available as loose tea for those who like to make their tea the traditional way.
Papa Kehte Hain Bada Naam Karega
Well-known names from Bollywood – Rahul Mittra, Deepak Tijori and Harshvardhan Deo – 
were in Muscat to witness the first shot of a Hindi-Arabic sports-themed movie titled ‘Papa Kehte Hain Bada Naam Karega’, under the banner of Golden Arrow Production (A division of Abaa n International LLC) and HIT Productions to be filmed in Oman and India.
The first shot, commonly known as the ‘Muhurat Shot’, was filmed at the Muscat Festival venue at Amerat. The movie will capture the life of a cricket-obsessed young boy from a remote Indian town whose only aim is to become a cricketer and fulfil his dream of representing the Indian national cricket team globally. Whether the boy can accomplish his dream will be the focus of the film.