Judit Lestak – Business Director and Owner of Vista Real Estate Company What had inspired the founding of Vista Real Estate, and what sets it apart from other real estate companies in Oman? I started my real estate career in Oman in 2005. After many companies, sponsors and hardships, Vista Real Estate is the final destination. To stay honest and keep the trust of clients is not easy in the real estate field, I base the company’s success on my own reputation in the real estate market. Vista Real Estate was founded in 2020. How do you assess the company’s performance in initial four years of its ..read more

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for excellence, Inge will lead the Sales, Marketing, and Business Development proficiency of the renowned five-star hotel in Muscat, Oman, drawing upon over 17 years of invaluable luxury hospitality expertise. Muscat – Inge Lichner has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Grand Hyatt Muscat and will be overseeing the sales and marketing efforts of the 278-key hotel, which is in a prime area of Muscat with wide-ranging facilities including multifunctional conference and gathering areas. Throughout her illustrious career spanning Southeast As ..read more

The partnership also heralds his new role as Brand Ambassador for the BMW M4 CSL Muscat – Omani racing champion Ahmad Al Harthy has joined Team WRT, taking the wheel of a BMW M4 GT3 car for the 2024 season and joining the ranks of global racing icon Valentino Rossi and professional BMW factory driver Maxime Martin. This transition is not just a change of teams for Al Harthy, backed by BMW M Motorsport, for a dual programme in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and GT World Challenge Europe, but also marks the beginning of his role as Brand Ambassador for BMW Oman. The popular motorsp ..read more

Customers get assured gold coins on Gold, Diamond & Precious gem jewellery purchase. Exclusive array of designs in Gold, Diamond and Precious Gemstone jewellery. Gold rate protection offers providing customers with the option to block gold rate with just 10% advance payment. Zero making charges on 24K Gold bars Special buy counters offering jewellery at attractive discounts Offer valid across all Malabar Gold & Diamonds outlets. Muscat – Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally with an extensive retail network of 350 outlets across 13 countries, has ..read more

Muscat: Changan Oman has launched the all-new CS75 Plus 2024 model, showcasing its dedication to sportiness, luxurious comfort, and advanced safety. This latest entry into the Changan lineup sets a new benchmark for SUV aficionados, merging innovative technology with upscale luxury and leading-edge safety attributes. Boasting a robust 2.0-litre turbo engine, the CS75 PLUS delivers 224 hp and 360 Nm of torque, paired with an optimised 8-speed automatic transmission for a blend of vigorous performance and exceptional fuel efficiency, recording an outstanding 13.7 Km/L in accordance with GSO ..read more

Muscat – The Royal Oman Police (ROP) arrested an expatriate on Thursday for smuggling large quantities of drugs into Oman. In a statement, ROP said, ‘The Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Department, led by the South Sharqiyah Governorate Police in cooperation with the Coast Guard Police, arrested an individual of Asian nationality while attempting to smuggle more than 80kg of hashish.’ ‘Legal procedures have been completed against them,’ it stated ..read more

Muscat – Dr Ali bin Masoud al Sunaidi, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), held a meeting in Tokyo with Saito Ken, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry. The meeting reviewed aspects of economic cooperation between Oman and Japan, including major projects being implemented in Oman’s economic zones, free zones, and industrial cities. One significant project discussed was the low-carbon iron production project in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). Dr Al Sunaidi also held meetings with several representatives from companies involv ..read more

Muscat – The Royal Academy of Management (RAM) celebrated the graduation of the third cohort of the National Programme for Developing Leaders and Future Foresight. This pivotal initiative prepares national leaders for the rapidly changing global landscape. The programme was designed in partnership with the Ministry of Finance (Offset) and the Eller Center at the University of Arizona. The programme, which aligns with Oman Vision 2040, focuses on developing critical leadership skills among thirty-two middle management officials from various sectors of the state’s administrative apparatus. This ..read more

Muscat – SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced exclusive fares for Omani nationals on Muscat-Salalah-Muscat flights. In a statement issued by SalamAir said, ‘We are pleased to announce special fares exclusively for Omani nationals traveling on Muscat-Salalah-Muscat flights. Round-trip fares during the Khareef season start at RO50, while fares for the rest of the year begin at RO54.’ Please visit our website SalamAir.com or contact our call center on 1210 or 24272222 for booking, it added ..read more

Muscat – The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology launched the first edition of Government Digital Excellence Award on Wednesday. The award is part of Oman’s commitment to fast-track digital transformation and foster innovation in line with Oman Vision 2040. It also aims to elevate the sultanate’s standing in the Global Competitiveness Index for e-governance development by enhancing digital competencies and promoting the culture of innovation within the governmental framework. H E Said bin Hamood al Mawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Techn ..read more