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Below you will find daily links to news stories that are relevant to Omani culture, education, tourism opportunities, sports, the environment and the arts. The titles of articles below are taken verbatim from their publications. The objective of this page is to advance the viewer’s knowledge of contemporary Omani culture by linking to articles from Omani and international news outlets.
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9/8/2010
Education
The Sultanate celebrates Arab Literacy Day and focuses on continuing Oman's educational achievements.
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Oman Tribune
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9/7/2010
Technology
The opening of an Atlas Hospital in Ruwi serves as a milestone for the Omani health sector.
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Times of Oman
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9/3/2010
Culture
Omani fishermen seek to revive a part of their heritage as they celebrate the beginning of the shrimping season.
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Emirates 24/7 News
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9/2/2010
Sports
Ali Al-Habsi, one of Oman's most famous soccer stars, recently announced that he would be leaving the Bolton Wanderers for Wigan Athletic in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Al-Habsi will return to Oman for two friendly games against Qatar and Mauritius in the coming days.
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WiganToday.net
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9/1/2010
Tourism
The Omani Ministry of Tourism announced its plans for the end of Ramadan celebrations today, expecting an increase in tourism during the events.
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Al Bawab
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8/31/2010
Culture
As Oman's health sector continues to improve, the days of traditional ailments such as malaria have become a problem of the past. However with increasing levels of affluence, non-communicable lifestyle diseases like diabetes are on the rise.
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Global Arab Network
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8/30/2010
Environment
In the past Omanis needed to import many of their fruits and vegetables, outside of local specialties like dates and coconuts, but today with the Support of the Omani Ministry of Agriculture, Oman now produces a wide variety of high quality fruits and vegetables.
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Fresh Plaza
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8/27/2010
Culture
Meet Mariam Belhaf, one of the growing number of female entrepreneurs working in Oman. Also watch the video to learn how she prepares frankincense, so that it can be sold in her stores.
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CNN
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8/26/2010
Technology
A recent study of the Dhofar Region in Southern Oman concluded that the region has significant wind energy potential and could result in the building of a wind farm.
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REVE
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8/25/2010
Sports
Following the Shabab Oman's first place win in the International Friendship Cup in the North Sea Competition 2010, the ship will depart Amsterdam and head for Germany's Bremerhaven Sailing Boat Festival. For more information on the Shabab Oman please check out our links section under "About Oman" or search Shabab in the search bar above.
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Isria.com
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About Oman Links
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| SQCC Contact Information |
1761 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 :: info@sqcc.org :: 202 261 1690 :: Fax 202 261 1691 |
| SQCC Contact Information |
1761 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 :: info@sqcc.org :: 202 261 1690 :: Fax 202 261 1691 |
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