[MM] Muscat Mutterings
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This blog is primarily about life & news in the Sultanate of Oman. It's the intention of this blog to stay within the laws of Oman at all times.
[MM] Muscat Mutterings
1y ago
Hello there, I'm not even sure if anyone will see this update, or even bother to read it. However, I started writing this blog for myself all those years ago, and recently I found myself wanted to write a few things down.
So, here I am, back in the Blogger system I left behind in the summer of 2018.
A lot has changed in these last 4.5 years.
Where should I begin? HM Qaboos? Covid? The ExPat-Exodus? Nope, I think I shall begin, and end, with me and my experiences of these last few years. OK, the passing of HM Qaboos was a sad moment for the Sultanate, its people and the many, many peop ..read more
[MM] Muscat Mutterings
4y ago
All things come to an end, and now my time here in Oman is about to come to an end as well. Due to some unexpected personal developments, I will be leaving Oman at the end of this month for the last time in the foreseeable future. Muscat has been my home for 11 years and 1 month and it has been a truly wild ride! Here is a brief summary of my life here:
2 jobs. I have been fortunate to have worked on some really impressive and unique projects here in the Sultanate, and I leave Oman feeling proud that projects I have worked on during my time here have been significant. My three favourite pr ..read more
[MM] Muscat Mutterings
4y ago
Looking for something for your kids to do? Open every day except Sundays for pony and horse riding lessons 8-11am and 4-8pm.
You can get more information by calling Lynn on 9591 5555 or Janaka on 9764 1354 or by visiting www.creoequestrian.com
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[MM] Muscat Mutterings
4y ago
Second day back at work and a great piece of news, the rumours of the week long break for Eid were true, it's been announced today that Sunday the 19th August through Thursday 23rd will be off as a public holiday. Oman Observer jumped the gun yesterday, but here we are - an entire week off!
Sweet, thanks Oman.
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[MM] Muscat Mutterings
4y ago
Monday the 23rd of July has been called as a public holiday - work Sunday and the rest of the week, but Monday is off.
Enjoy your day off!
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[MM] Muscat Mutterings
4y ago
BritSwim, my favourite swimming school in Oman (on the basis that one of their partners taught my eldest daughter how to swim), is starting lessons at the Kempinski Hotel at The Wave Al Mouj. This is great news for anyone living down that end of town - you see BritSwim's other venues include PDO, Intercontinental Hotel, Dolphin Village, and the British School, Muscat. BritSwim is a team of a dozen friendly, qualified, and experienced teachers who are really dedicated to teaching with support, not force.
They're going to be taking bookings this week for every age and level and places a ..read more
[MM] Muscat Mutterings
4y ago
Now some of you may have wondered along to the cheese and wine night (unlimited cheese and wine for RO 9 every Thursday evening) at the new Crowne Plaza OCEC, and now starting this Friday afternoon, they boys and girls at the Crowne are launching their brunch, and it looks really good.
RO 29 (including the taxes) for free flow of adult sodas (or for the non-drinkers, RO 20) between 2 & 5pm AND it includes access to the pool for a dip if you wish as well.
The theme of the brunch is the big chill, and I'm told it will have a strong seafood section in addition to all the usual standard f ..read more
[MM] Muscat Mutterings
4y ago
Wendyball is gripping the world once again with the World Cup, and for once I've become interested in it, purely as England are doing well this time, which is nice! The Semi finals are tonight and tomorrow night at 10pm.
Tonight sees France & Belgium, and tomorrow its England & Croatia. Now there are many, many places to watch the footy around town, let alone in the comfort of your own homes, but for atmosphere I think the Habana sports bar at the Hyatt will be where I'll head tomorrow evening for the England game. The last time England were in a Semi final, it was against Germany ..read more
[MM] Muscat Mutterings
4y ago
Starting this Thursday (and running every Thursday) at the Crowne Plaza at OCEC there is the opportunity to enjoy unlimited wine and cheese in the evening between 7 - 10pm. I think that is a pretty good deal and if you're into your wine & cheese, it might well be worth checking out - especially as its on a Thursday night!
For more information you can call them on +968 9065 4364 or email them at dine.cpmocec@ihg.com
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[MM] Muscat Mutterings
4y ago
Today, July 1st, is Canada Day. A tip of the cap to all the Canadians out there, I hope you all have a great day, whether you're (stuck) here like me, or over there like my family. The Americans will be having their day on the 4th too, so while I'm at it, a premature happy Independence Day to the yanks as well.
Anyway, back to work.
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