Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) – the executive arm of the Sultanate for tourism development – announced the launch of a competition to design a village for fishermen in Sirab Village in the Wilayat of Mahout, Al Wusta governorate.
The contest which is being organised by OMRAN Group in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources, is open to fresh Omani graduates that are majoring in architecture and urban planning. The competition comes in line with OMRAN Group’s endeavour to develop the capabilities of young Omani talents and engage them in various initiatives that aim to enhance the infrastructure facilities and support the local economy.
Eng. Saif Ali Al Hinai, Senior VP, Business Development at OMRAN Group said, “The competition is an embodiment of the principles of social responsibility and the sustainability framework of OMRAN Group which attaches great importance to leave a positive impact on the development of society, the environment and the economy.” “Through this competition, OMRAN Group seeks to attract and discover young talents and give them a real opportunity to transform modern urban ideas and visions into applicable projects”. he added.
MUZN Islamic Banking Offers Convenience from the Comfort of Home Through Digital Banking Solutions
Pioneering innovation in the Islamic finance industry, Muzn, National Bank of Oman’s (NBO) Islamic banking window, continues to enhance its digital platforms to serve the growing needs of its customers. From Corporate Internet Banking (CIB) to its mobile app, individuals and companies have a host of convenient functions at their fingertips, enabling them to manage their finances around the clock, from the comfort of home.
Backed up by Muzn’s exceptional customer service, they are among an expanding list of modern Sharia’a-compatible solutions that provide customers with a distinguished banking experience while meeting their diverse financial requirements.
Salima Al Marzouqi, Chief Islamic Banking Officer (CIBO), said, “Especially given the events of the last year, access to digital services has become more important than ever, which is why we ensure that our digital platforms are continually upgraded and enhanced, offering our customers more choice and more value. As we build on the precedent, we have set over the last seven years, we continue to meet the needs of an ever-evolving market, promote digital transformation in the banking industry, and contribute to the Sultanate’s overall economic growth and development.”
Vale – Key Partner of SOHAR Port and Freezone – Celebrates Tenth Anniversary of Operations in Oman
Vale, one of the world’s largest mining companies, situated at SOHAR Port and Freezone, is celebrating this month, its tenth year in operation in Oman. Vale launched the initial stages of its industrial complex at SOHAR in April 2011, marking a high point in an era of big-ticket industrial investments. The project highlighted the Sultanate’s strategic geopolitical location in the Middle East and the distinctive advantages of SOHAR as a logistics hub and maritime gateway.
SOHAR, a unique deep-water port in Oman, is one of the very few ports in the Middle East capable of receiving even Vale’s Largest ‘Valemax’ Vessels, which have a 400,000-ton transportation capacity. In addition to making a sizable contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product, the venture has also delivered significant benefits in jobs, value addition opportunities, in-country value initiatives, and community development projects.