FACES Issue No. 112

Issue 112, May 2016

Family Attitude Class Entertainment Success

Editor’s Note Founder / Essa Bin Mohammed Al Zedjali Chairman & Editor-in-Chief / Mohammed Issa Al Zedjali Chief Executive Officer / Ahmed Essa Al Zedjali Business Director / Sophia Raman Editorial Consultant / Suzy Fontes Art Director / Pushpender K. Sharma Head of Advertising & Marketing / Aziz K. Baker Business Unit Head / Pooja Saxena Operations / M.V.V. Sagar

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As the city gears up to get into the Ramadan mode and don a cloak of abstinence, we at FACES have infused our May issue with all things Ramadan to imbue the spiritual essence of the month, while reconnecting with family and friends over Iftar and after. Whether it is the inherent values of charity that the season propagates, or the sharing and caring the Holy Month advocates, we have taken the Ramadan path to open the platform for everyone, Ramadan observers as well as others.

Our Special pages have been made colourful and interactive with Iftar recipes from prominent chefs in the capital who have shared their tried and tested traditional and fusion recipes to make the most important meal of your day extra scrumptious. Most of the recipes are easy to put together, even if you are a novice in the kitchen.

Our spotlight is on the newly opened family entertainment centre, Funtazmo, at the Oman Avenues Mall, presenting a cool option to unwind in a vibrant and exhilarating space this summer. Omani creativity and innovation is at the fore in our Centre Stage with focus on students who made their mark at the recently held Imagine Cup. The Style File section is equally exciting with Sukaina Mansoor Al Lawati’s abaya collection to get you set for the Ramadan season.

Come along and savour the joys of the season with FACES. Ramadan Mubarak!

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Contents FACES Features 16 Cover Story

Charity is not an exercise that is time or occasion-bound, but with Ramadan spearheading the values of giving and sharing, what better time than now to donate and experience unbridled joys of helping the less privileged

22 In Conversation

International Master Floral Artist NarayanoVrolijks talks about flower power and his floral masterpieces, some of which are on display at Ultimate Planner

24 Centre Stage

Presenting Team Mind Code, Team YOLO and Team WeOm - winners of Microsoft Imagine Cup Oman 2016

26 In The Spotlight

Funtazmo, the first-of-its-kind entertainment zone at Oman Avenues Mall, is home to more than 250 unique rides and games, 5-D cinema and a mega party hall

28 Feast On

Sapphire, the jewel in the crown of the newly opened Coral Muscat, Hotel & Apartments, has several foodie delights up its vibrant sleeves

FACES Health 30 Health Check

Give your skin the tender loving care it requires this summer, with tips and guidelines from Dr. Dhwani Shah, Specialist – Dermatologist, Aster, Al Raffah Hospital

FACES Travel vel

32 Explore Oman

Trekking enthusiasts in the county have a new reason to explore Jabal Akhdar’s scenic vistas

34 Just Travel

Shake the summer woes away with a trip to one of these summer-friendly destinations around the world

FACES Style 36 Look Good

Get summer ready with tried and tested beauty strategies to set you up for the unforgiving summer season

38 Style File

Sukaina Mansoor Al Lawati infuses a fresh air of creativity and novelty into casual and formal abayas for the season

FACES Elements 42 At Home

Special Ramadan Collection from Home Centre

44 Man Date

Mark June 19 in your calendars and join in the celebrations to recognise the contributions of fathers and father figures in our lives

FACES SPECIAL 46 Ramadan

Scrumptious traditional and fusion Iftar recipes from chefs in the capital

FACES Razzmatazz

10 Star Light

Brie Larson, who won the 2016 Oscar in the Best Actress category for her role in Room, wants to connect with people

12 Razzle Dazzle Latest celebrity gossip from the world of Hollywood

14 Tittle Tattle

Heard through the grapevine...

FACES Digest

64 Movies & Books Reviews of upcoming movies and books

67 Gadget Notes Roundup of new gadgets in the market

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MRM’s summer offers and activities for families

Cool leisure offers at Park Inn Muscat Timed to match the seasonal changes, Park Inn Muscat has announced amazing summer deals to help customers revitalise their body, mind and soul, at exciting prices. The hotel’s Skyclub offers people a reason to step out and have some healthy, wholesome fun under the sun. Customers are welcome to the Hotel’s health club, which boasts stateof-the-art equipment as well as sauna and steam rooms. In addition, they can get a fun workout at the temperature-controlled open air pool, swimming in the cool blue waters or lounging by the poolside, observing the city drift by below.

Make the most of this summer at Millennium Resort Mussanah (MRM), which has launched a special offer that will enable guests to savour a unique and family-friendly retreat. Featuring a host of best-in-class leisure and lifestyle amenities accessible to all visitors, the resort has also lined up a number of fun activities for the young and the young at heart to enjoy throughout their stay. Guests will be able to experience a stay for two in a Deluxe Garden View Room, daily breakfast and dinner for two at the Mydan Restaurant, and a full range of its top facilities until end of September 2016, excluding public holidays, starting from RO39 net. On the sidelines of this offer are a series of fun sandcastle building competitions for little ones and their families to enjoy every Friday from 3 until 4 pm. Meanwhile, MRM also announced the appointment of Christoph Schleissing as the new General Manager. An industry veteran, Christoph brings with him over 28 years of experience, innovation and expertise in the hospitality sector.

‘Friends over Phones’ challenge at .|Ä™HEDę× In a world ruled by modern technology, the popular South $QDWROLDQ UHVWDXUDQW .|VHEDVĂ– (located at City Center Muscat), is going back to its family roots by introducing ‘Friends over Phones’ – a fun new phone stack game that encourages diners to enjoy the company of family and friends over that of SKRQHV :LWK D SKRQH VWDFN ER[ SODFHG LQ WKH PLGGOH RI HDFK WDEOH .|VHEDVĂ– challenges diners to enjoy an entire meal without checking their phones, with the incentive to get a free breakfast item when a breakfast item of equal or higher value is ordered. It is the responsibility of a monitor, nominated by the group, to watch to see if anyone breaks the phone stack pact. If the whole table gets to the end of the meal without looking at their phones then everyone avails the free breakfast goodies‌ if they don’t, only the monitor walks away with the prize.

Paris Gallery opens at Opera Galleria Promising a signature shopping experience for residents of Muscat, luxury retailer, Paris Gallery, opened its first franchise store in Oman in the presence of H.E. Sayyed Saud Bin Hilal Bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, Mohammed Abdul Rahim Al Fahim, CEO of Paris Gallery Group of Companies and Salim Bin Abdullah Al Rawas, Chairman of Oman Luxury LLC. Located at the Opera Galleria, Royal Opera House Muscat’s flagship shopping destination, the store is spread over 1,200 square meters of luxurious retail space and houses a vast array of international luxury brands in watches, perfumes, cosmetics, eyewear, accessories and leather goods.

Paris Gallery is the flagship retail store of the Paris Gallery Group of Companies. The group has a network of more than 85 retail stores across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, and a portfolio of over 650 international brands.

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50 new reasons to visit The Manhattan Fish Market Seafood lovers have a new reason

Drive de Cartier at Khimji’s Watches Elegance is redefined with Cartier’s latest men’s collection - Drive de Cartier introduced at SIHH 2016 in Geneva. The Drive de Cartier collection (available at Khimji’s Watches) has all the Cartier design codes: guilloché inner dial, railroad chapter ring, Roman numerals, highly defined proportions and an element of fine watchmaking mechanics. Its cushion-shaped case is the latest creation designed to reinvigorate the brand’s longstanding tradition of shaped watches. Aside from the elegant case shape, two outstanding features place the Drive de Cartier definitively in the category of elegant dress watches: the slim tapered profile that makes it look like an ultra-slim watch, even though it is a fairly standard 11.5 mm thick; and the pattern of the guilloché center, which is uniquely repeated on the outside of the chapter ring, adds elegance.

to visit The Manhattan Fish Market, which recently launched its new generation menu with 50 new additions of appetisers and entrees.

Saad Al Balushi, Managing Director of Golden Spoon Group, who unveiled the new menu, said it features more than 50 new items, prepared in five different cooking methods. Elaborating on the same, he said, “There is a wide choice to have the seafood - grilled, baked, fried, poached or flamed.

Flaming is our restaurant’s signature method: the dishes are flamed before being served in front of the guests. We are also launching a brand new Manhattan Junior Menu with a delectable range of creative dishes created only for kids. All these meals are available for just RO1.80 for children under 12 years of age.”

More Café launches new menu There is a lot more to look forward to at the More Café with the launch of a new menu. Created by the cafés own international chefs, the new menu presents a healthy new breakfast selection - range of soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes. Next to these, the new menu features wraps and new main courses as well as a mouth-watering burger selection, delicate desserts and refreshing new drinks. With many healthy new options such as the Berry Cobler with Quinoa, Spanish Tortilla, Seared Tuna with Lentil Salsa and Carrot Passionfruit Smoothie the restaurant has not compromised on explosive flavours and taste. Foodies can look forward to new sliders, Teriyaki Burger with Wasabi Mayonnaise, Ravioli Shitake, Prawns Pasanda, Arabic Seafood Stew and more.

Dovecote Nurseries open for registration Capitalising on its success in Dubai, Dovecote Nurseries, part of the Evolvence Knowledge Al Khonji Group, was officially opened

by H.H. Hujaija bint Jaifer bin Saif Al Said at a ceremony in their specially adapted villa in Shatti Al Qurum. Making use of the latest developments in nursery education, Dovecote offers full and part time education with a balance of classroom based learning, outdoor adventure and creative playtime, providing children from the ages of one to four a well-rounded start to their education. Heading the school is Helen Cairns, an education professional with advanced qualifications in teaching and linguistics. Dovecote Nursery has worked with a range of technical specialists to suitably adapt a modern villa in the Diplomatic Quarter of Shatti Al Qurm, accommodating several classrooms with age-specific furniture, resources and decorations. A feature of the facility is small class sizes with indoor and outdoor play areas. A fully equipped kitchen will provide fresh, healthy snacks for the children.

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Make ROOM for

Brie Larson

Brie Larson, who won the 2016 Oscar in the Best Actress category for her role in Room, wants to connect with people “I want to start big because the thing I love about movie making is how many people it takes to make it,” said Brie Larson, after winning the prestigious award for her portrayal of Ma in the movie Room. Her rise to fame, which climaxed with the award, has been spectacular, despite a low public profile and a lack of instant recognition from audiences.

Her career spans two decades with some very notable performances, but the 26-year old is not a face that jumps out of celebrity magazines or social media. Most people would hardly recognise her if she were to stroll past them; but that is fine by

Brie who has admitted that she was exceptionally shy as a child.

‘I was nervous to even talk to other kids in my class… I would hide in my room when my parents had people over,’ she recalls.

Over the years, however, she has built up her career, which is inspiring, to say the least. Today, she is recognised as an acclaimed television actress, rising feature film star and emerging recording artist.

A native of Sacramento, Brie started studying drama at the early age of 6; she was the youngest student ever to attend the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. She had starred in one of Disney Channel’s most watched original movies, ‘Right on Track’ (2003), as well as ‘Raising Dad’ (2001) and MGM’s teen comedy ‘Sleepover’ (2004), before graduating from middle school. Her film career includes the coming-ofage drama ‘Tanner Hall’, the dark comedy, ‘Just Peck’ and ‘Remember the Daze’.

Brie garnered considerable acclaim for her regular role of ‘Kate’, in Showtime’s breakout drama ‘United States of Tara’. She also starred in ‘The Trouble with Bliss’, ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ and ‘Greenberg’.

In addition to her talents as an actress, Brie has simultaneously nurtured an ever-growing musical career. At 13, she landed her first

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record deal at Universal Records with Tommy Mottola; her first release in 2005 led to a nationwide tour.

Talking about her role in Room, Brie, who grew up in California, where both her parents were chiropractors, said, ‘A lot of old memories resurfaced, things about my childhood that I had forgotten.’

She remembers moving from Sacramento to Los Angeles with her mom, when she was seven and her sister was about four; their parents had separated, and her mother was struggling to make ends meet. ‘We moved into a studio apartment, that was not much bigger than (the shed in) Room, with a bed that pulled down from the wall. I just had two pairs of jeans and a couple of shirts and a pair of shoes… But my Mum has this incredible imagination, and she instilled so much life into that space that I didn’t realise that we didn’t have anything.’

She is currently writing a feature film, which she plans to direct. But she is still acting, and has recently finished filming the action thriller ‘Free Fire’, a crime drama co-starring Armie Hammer and Cillian Murphy.

Her motivations have never included amassing trophies, she insists, as she sums up her career thus: ‘As I have got older, I have realised that there isn’t anything inside of me that isn’t what somebody else feels too. And what excites me is to make things that connect with people.’

Carrie Fisher’s fitness regimen from Star Wars makers

Tyga hints at age gap for split from Kylie Jenner Tyga opened up about his split with Kylie Jenner, recently, hinting that their age gap may have played a part, while also admitting that he ‘will always love her’, despite their decision to go their separate ways.

According to reports in the media, the pair split because 18-year-old Kylie could no longer handle his ‘lies’ and ‘struggled with trust issues’. When asked why the two were no longer together, Tyga, 25 said, “I think, you know, we are both just focused on our individual lives right now and sometimes things don’t work out...but I love her.”

Carrie Fisher has revealed how the makers of Star Wars sent a personal trainer to her house to weigh her in as she attempted to prepare for the latest film. Fisher, who became a household name for her role as Princess Leia, said she had been put through a rigorous schedule, which saw a trainer keep an eye on her figure and record her measurements to feed back to filmmakers. In a documentary about her and her mother Debbie Reynolds, screened at the Cannes Film Festival, she released footage of a personal trainer emptying her kitchen of unhealthy food and drink. He then puts her through her paces on a cross-trainer, before attempting to cajole the unwilling actress to do lunges.

Gigi Hadid to join Zayn Malik on UK tour Gigi Hadid is all set to put the brakes, albeit temporarily, on her career, as she takes four months off to move to the UK with Zayn Malik. She will accompany the ‘Pillow Talk’ hitmaker when he goes out on the road in support of his debut album ‘Mind of Mine’. According to a source close to the duo, Gigi wants to come and live in the UK to support him. However, the plan isn’t a hit with everyone, as Gigis friends and mother Yolanda Foster are concerned that she could do serious damage to her career if she takes such a lengthy break.

Louis Tomlinson joins hunt for missing teacher One Direction star Louis Tomlinson has joined the hunt for retired teacher Nigel Knights, who went missing during a trip to the supermarket, earlier this month. The singer tweeted his support for the search to 22 million fans. He wrote: ‘Really want to help this family get reunited with Nigel. Can we all help?’ Louis also urged fans to share the post and racked up tens of thousands of retweets within minutes. It is hoped that the tweet will give a fresh boost to the search for missing Nigel.

Potential heir to Prince’s fortune?

A US lawyer has filed legal documents alleging there could be another heir to pop star Prince’s multimillion-dollar fortune. Michael Padden has presented evidence suggesting that a man thought to be Prince’s half-brother, Duane Nelson, had a son, who in turn had a daughter. Nelson and his son have died, but if the girl is confirmed as Prince’s grandniece, she would be entitled to a share of his estate.

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“Patrick, I’m so proud of you. You have grown into a great man – physically and mentally – and I can’t wait to see what you do next.

Congratulations. I love you.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger shares an Instagram message for son Patrick after USC graduation.

“Honestly, the show ‘Baywatch’?

I’ve never even seen one episode. One time we were in Europe somewhere, and they were still running the show. My mom was like, ‘What? I didn’t even know that they still did this.’ And I was like, ‘You know what? I’ve never watched it, and I’m going to keep it that way’.”

Dylan Lee, 18-year-old model son of Baywatch’s Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, is candid about his feelings for Baywatch.

“Here she is 10 years ago today on whatt was her second birthday… Happy birthday, Apple Martin, great love of my life.”

Gwyneth Paltrow sends birthday y wishes to her daughter Apple Martin, n, who turned 12 on May 14, with an Instagram image.

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“I was aware of hip pain that he had.

It’s interesting, because Prince would have the cane, but I feel like the cane proceeded the pain.”

Comedian and friend to Prince, Arsenio Hall, revealed that he was privy to the knowledge of Prince’s health problems before the singer had passed away.

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The Art of

Giving Charity is not an exercise that is time-or occasion-bound, but with Ramadan spearheading the values of giving and sharing, what better time than now to donate and experience unbridled joys of helping the less privileged

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hether charity is compulsory or obligatory, indulging in the beautiful act of giving is rewarding. As motivational speaker Hatim Harith Al Abdissalaam states, “Charity work is a form of goodness and any type of goodness would never be contradicting any true faith. After all, what good is this life if we don’t share the resources that were given to us in the first place by The Creator, to those who are less fortune…”

In the following article, Hatim - ER Officer, SD Project Implementation at Oman LNG, an active member of The Islamic Information Centre Grand Mosque, lecturer at The Shariaa College, radio and television host and trainer at the Ministry of Health - talks about the importance of charity and the role this divine act plays in our lives.

“As human beings living and coexisting on this planet, the onus is on us to prove our competence in taking the responsibility of being the custodians of Earth. This indeed is a huge burden on our shoulders; nevertheless, it’s a type of burden that develops a sense of satisfaction within our souls. There is no doubt that we all seek happiness in this life and the life to come in the hereafter: the attempt to enlighten our lives with joy has led us to explore different methods to achieve this goal.

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cover STORY “Religion and modern sciences go hand in hand in their conclusion of what really brings joy and happiness to humans - whether they are sacred scriptures or modern research on happiness, the ultimate find is that serving humanity is the way to attain true happiness.

“The religion of Islam is no different than other faiths in this conclusion, with the glorious Quran being the final revelation of Almighty Allah... The importance of giving what is dear to our hearts to those who are less fortunate is evident in many verses. Some of the Prophet’s (PBUH) traditions go to the extent of explaining that a believer is not a believer if he/she sleeps while the neighbour is hungry. The words of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is a clear indication of the great importance that Islam has put on the concept of giving.

“In our daily practices of worship, we seek the pleasure of our creator and He, the supreme power in this universe, has allowed us to seek His pleasure through many means; charity is one of them. The religion of Islam teaches us that charity is a part of the belief and is to be practiced in any form or condition; it goes to the extent of stating that even those who are less fortunate can practice charity by expressing the minimum effort, such as a smile, towards others. This can only mean one thing - that no one has an excuse not to be charitable, in all circumstances.

“The classical Islamic historians also show us some of the best examples of Muslims who were charitable - the settlers of Al Madinah, the companions of the Prophet (PBUH), who opened their homes and shared their entire wealth with their less fortunate brothers, who’d fled from Makkah, running away from prosecution.

“The highest ranks of charity work is to be proactive and initiate the goodness towards those who are less fortunate, even before they ask for the support. This will save them the humility of asking. The other approach that would elevate us is to give them the best of what we have and not the things that we wouldn’t want for ourselves.

“Islam is an entire system of life and only those who seek the greater happiness in this life of the hereafter would recognise what Islam would do to our weak souls.”

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Ramadan with

Dar Al Atta’a

From Ramadan Rations to Eid clothes, Dar Al Atta’a is open to donors who want to make a difference in the lives of the needy during the holy month of Ramadan

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aving improved the lives of over 170,000 families since its inception in 2002, Dar Al Atta’a continues to invest in the lives of the less privileged in the society.

Its Islamic Values programme, which was launched to fulfil the objective of caring for the community, focuses on organising donations before and during various religious occasions.

The programme works on the distribution of care packages that include food and festive clothes during Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha to underprivileged families.

“This is in addition to our efforts to help to collect Zakat from individual donors and institutes and deliver the same to those in need,” points out Siham Yusuf Al Kharousi, Head of Administrative Affairs at Dar Al Atta’a.

Highlighting the importance of giving charity and doing good to others, which has been emphasised on various occasions in the Holy Quran and the teachings of Prophet

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Mohammed (PBUH), she says the focus is not on how big or small the amount is, as much as it is on the act of giving. To explain it further, she quotes the Prophet (PBUH), who said, “Do not disdain a good deed,” and also “Then shall anyone who has done an atom’s weight of good, see it.”

The holy month of Ramadan promotes the spirit of giving and forgiving and Dar Al Atta’a has received generous donations during this season from a large number of donors, both individuals and companies.

For the uninitiated, Dar Al Siham Yusuf Al Kharousi Atta’a Association is a nonprofit charity, catering to the poor and less fortunate in Oman through a host of outreach programmes like the Family Welfare Programme, Student Care Programme, Empowerment Programme, Disaster Relief Programme, Islamic Values and Let’s Read Programme.

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Founded by Maryam Issa Al Zadjali, who is also the Chairperson, Dar Al Atta’a is managed by Vice Chairman Eman Al Wahaibi and board members - H. Nada Al Jamali, Samira Sultan, Lubna Al Kharusi, Shatha Abbas, Ekhlas Al Hashmi, and Eng. Abdullah Al Mazrooei.

Since its inception, the Association has been delivering Ramadan Ration packages to the underprivileged families in a manner that boosts social tolerance and kindness. For the current Ramadan season, work has already been initiated to organise donations from companies as well as to network with Omani Women’s Association branches outside the capital to assess the number of families on their list. “We arrange a specific day when a group of volunteers will come on board to hand over the Ramandan Ration to families,” explains Siham, pointing out that the entire process is monitored and recorded. “We have a list containing the names of people who are going to benefit and they are required to sign on receipt of the Ramadan Ration,” she adds.

The objective of the Ramadan campaign is to reach all parts of the country; to make this a feasible venture, attempts are made to reach newer areas every time. On a general scale, the areas covered include Muscat, North and South Sharqiya, entire Batinah region, Al Dhahira, Musandam and Buraimi.

Volunteers in action

Alongside Ramadan Ration, the Association also plays an active role in providing free Iftar meals in mosques. As Siham points out, “Providing free Iftar meals during Ramadan is one of the main programmes during the Holy Month.” For this year, the Association will provide Iftar at 13 mosques, wherein 1300 meals would be provided daily. And doors are open for sponsors who would like to contribute towards this initiative.

With the onset of Qaranqasho, the focus will shift to children who are in the hospitals in the city. Hospitals like Khoula, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Al Nahda and Al Masarrah Hospital are contacted for a count of the beds occupied by children, who will receive gifts and sweets or cookies on the special day. Although Association volunteers undertake the task of distribution, there are times when employees of sponsoring companies help out to revel in the joy of putting smiles on the faces of children.

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Making Eid Al-Fitr special is another facet of Dar Al Atta’a’s Ramadan initiative. Explaining about the same, Siham says, “During Eid celebrations, Muslims wear their best and look their best. And to spread the spirit of joy among the less fortunate families in our society, we provide Eid clothes - ‘Keswah’ - for the entire family, through our ‘Eid Clothes’ campaign.” As a part of this programme, 10 Rial coupons are handed to every kid registered in the family welfare programme, which they can redeem for clothes in the outlets.

Reach out to help

Interested members of the public can also be a part of this large venture, by donating cash or ration packages. Ready Ramadan packs can be brought straight to the Dar Al Atta’a office in Madinat Qaboos for distribution by volunteers, or, alternately, money could be transferred to the Association’s

account (Families Account, Bank Muscat, Account name and number, Dar Al Atta’a Association, 0315003966850024).

The Ramadan ration, typically, includes basic items that are traditionally needed during Ramadan.

“We do have a specific list when we put together the ration packs, but when donors are bringing ready packs, we have no issues, as they know traditionally what Omanis want, which are basic items like rice, lentils, oil and the like,” says Siham, pointing out that donors could also pay for these ready packs, which are priced at RO30 each. All that one needs to do is inform the Association accountant, or the admin, his/her intent to donate specific number of packages.

However, there is no minimum limit on the amount one wants to donate for the Ramadan campaign. “It could be RO30 or even less, as our Eid Clothes initiative costs only RO10 for each child. Iftar meal costs only RO1.5 per person. You could even do that,” she notes.

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Distribution of the ration packs begin around two weeks before the onset of Ramadan with the help of volunteers.

Interestingly, sponsoring companies are known to involve their employees in the distribution, as a part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR).

“Yes, there is an opportunity for CSR. The same applies to Iftar meals too.

Company employees can go to the mosque and prepare for the Iftar by setting the places and even serve water and dates and also the main course,” she adds.

For their part, the sponsoring companies will receive significant coverage in the print and social media, as well as the Dar Al Atta’a website and the annual book. “Each company donating RO5000 and above will receive a report about the amount they donated and how we spent it; how many families and people got benefitted from it…,” states Siham, adding, “The precious significance of Ramadan is giving and it comes from the heart. You feel it and touch those people who are less fortunate than you.”

in CONVERSATION

Floral Expressions International Master Floral Artist NarayanoVrolijks talks about flower power and his floral masterpieces, some of which are on display as part of Dutch Master Floral Art at Ultimate Planner

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t was love at first sight for Narayano Vrolijks when he landed in Oman last October, with his wife Satyama Maliepaard, to check out the possibilities of embarking on a floral journey in Muscat. “Within the first 24 hours we decided yes, this could be interesting,” states Narayano, pointing out that he and Satyama were taken in by the warmth and friendliness of the people. “Yes, we fell in love with Oman,” he quips.

Oman happened to them through a mutual friend of their partner, and things, as they say, fell in place to initiate the venture called ‘Dutch Master Floral Art’ at the Ultimate Planner Trading, which has been designed as a showroom to showcase floral design ideas and possibilities that people can use for special occasions. Following that initial meeting, they returned back on 31st December 2015 to finalise the project and get things going for Oman’s premium flower shop, located in the prime Qurum area.

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With over 38 years of experience in the floral industry, six of it in Saudi Arabia, Narayano is set to infuse the flower market with his and Satyama’s brand of creativity, and continue their love affair with Oman, which has proven to be a novelty after their experience in Saudi Arabia. “The difference was so big that we said yes, we can settle here comfortably,” he muses.

The idea now, he points out, is to just continue for as long as they are having fun. “Because I am doing what I love to do…creating beautiful things; that’s what it is all about,” he adds.

Like their previous high class flower shop in Saudi Arabia, Ultimate Planner is also a visually gratifying place with creative show pieces of table decorations, and flower arrangements that are, primarily, aimed at the large local wedding market, alongside decorative pieces for parties and special occasions. Soon the top level of the shop will also be ready, providing the right ambience for clients to experience Narayano’s prowess in floral décor and discuss the requirements ‘over a cup of coffee’, as he points out.

Interestingly, their special espresso machine can churn out a blend of coffees, including the Omani kahwa.

With plans of a long stint in Oman, connoisseurs of fine floral art are in for a sensorial treat. “There is so much that we have to offer with designs that I have in mind, and those that

are continuously evolving... Each arrangement, each design will be different, and that keeps it interesting - not only for the customer, but also for me. Sometimes, I make an arrangement and I have no idea where it is going and that is how the creation process goes; it is more about art than arranging flowers,” he notes, likening it to a painting project, which Satyama, an established painter and floral artist, acquiesces.

Asked about their very unique names, they explain that they were inspired by an Indian guru, in whose commune, in Amsterdam, they first met, way back in the early 80s.

Reflecting on the same, Satyama notes, “Names give some direction and we stayed with it…”

Up Close & Personal With The home I grew up in...

I grew up in the city of Eindhoven in Holland in the Netherlands.

When I was a child I wanted to...

Be a farmer. What I do now has clearly evolved from that.

Narayano Vrolijks

You may not know it, but I’m no good at...

Keeping things organised, which is why Satyama tells me to write things down.

My greatest inspiration...

You may not know it, but I’m very good at…

People, nature…anything I see gives me inspiration. There is not a specific person or thing that happened; it keeps changing.

Creating something out of nothing.

Sometimes the separate parts have nothing to do with each other - I make the link.

Be a little more organised sometimes.

I would go diving. That is something that can totally relax me.

If I could change one thing about myself…

I dream of...

Being happy and being happy with what I do. That is the most important thing in life. Also, to meet as many people as possible from different cultures, which again gives me inspiration.

What I see when I look in the mirror...

At the moment, quite a happy man.

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Narayano got initiated into the world of flowers early in his life, thanks to the presence of flower schools in Holland.

He joined a flower school when he was 17, and, backed by training and experience, went on to become Dutch Master Florist. “You keep learning and gaining experience from other people and also from the things that you see. It could be a strangely shaped tree next to the road or the shape of a mountain... Ideas can come from anywhere; it’s a combination of what you see and what you experience,” he explains.

If I have time to myself...

My favourite haunt/holiday destination...

We have been to many places in the world, but South Africa is our favourite. We love to cruise too, as it lets you visit places without moving hotels.

us strongly. So many different people, from so many different backgrounds, live together here…that is the most important thing I love about Oman.

On top of my wish/bucket list is...

There are not that many things that I really think ahead that I want to do - so there is no list. Even if I do, it keeps changing.

My success mantra is...

Do what you love to do, as long as you love to do. Life is very simple, but we, me included, make it really complicated.

In 10 years’ time, I hope to be...

I hope to be still here and do what I love to do - create beautiful decorations for weddings, for special functions or for the house.

My favourite weekend spot in Oman…

Still to be discovered.

I will not leave my house without…

My phone, my keys and my little bag, which, if I am organised, will hold all the things that I need.

Things I like about Oman…

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Creative young Omanis

Presenting Team Mind Code, Team YOLO and Team WeOm - winners of Microsoft Imagine Cup Oman 2016 An app that can make epileptic children fit better in the society; a game that will help autistic children enjoy their learning experiences; and a project aimed at helping people network, share ideas and create potential business partnerships… These are the works of teams YOLO, WeOm and Mind Code, who, following their win in different categories, represented Oman at the Microsoft Imagine Cup Pan Arab Semi-Finals 2016, in Cairo (May 27 to 29).

Here they share their projects with FACES.

Team YOLO

YOLO, an acronym for ‘You Only Live Once’, is a team of 11th graders, comprising Shamma Al Tobi, Shahad Al Amri and Al-Mutasim Al Amri from Um Alkhair and Omar Bin Alkhatab Basic Education Schools.

“We chose YOLO as our team name because we are big believers that no matter how old you are or how difficult your life is, you can achieve and you can make your dreams true.

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Everyone can make this one life chance-worthy and be the change,” is their mature explanation when asked about their name. They are the proud founders of ERMT app, the winning project in Imagine Cup, World Citizenship category, and the following is their take on their ambitious project.

ERMT app or Epilepsy Remote Medicine Technology is a solution to make children with epilepsy fit better in the society and be productive. Epilepsy can have adverse effects on the child’s social and psychological well-being and its effects could range from social isolation and stigmatisation to disability. It could, also, adversely affect their educational prospects; learning disabilities are common in those with this condition, especially as children.

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Epilepsy can affect either the left or the right side of the child’s brain, leading to various difficulties in learning and thinking, depending on the affected side. For example, if epilepsy is affecting the right side of the patient’s brain, it will affect creativity, imagination, music and art.

But if it’s the left part, it will affect logical thinking, like numbers, words and analysing skills.

Epilepsy causes something called ‘Visual and Sound Agnosia’ (agnosia is the inability to process sensory information), when it affects the right side of the brain. In this case, the child will not have the ability to recognise the objects by looking at it, but he/ she might use memory to define it.

They also can hear all the sounds, but cannot recognise the source.

So, we made a game with a special memory for objects and sounds to give children the ability to recognise things according to their memory.

ERMT will provide users with different exercises and games focusing on their affected skills, as the app offers games, quizzes and exercises for both conditions. We have already made one game for each case; it’s an ongoing process, involving research and time to design and build the game.

Our team believes that children with epilepsy are not disabled; they are differently abled.

Team WeOm

Their game idea, called ACG - Autism Curing Game – is designed to help children with autism learn and have fun at the same time. In addition, the game helps them with pronunciation and provides hints and clues on how to spell words, alongside activities to develop language skills.

For example, ‘More over’, a set of cards with pictures, which comes with the game, appears on the screen as 3-D images when scanned. “As a doctor or teacher or even a child’s parent, you can create a profile for the patient and follow the evolution of his condition through its interaction with different levels in the game,” says the team mentor, Issa Hamood Al-Sumri.

Team Mind Code

The young Mind Code team from Hail Alawamer Public School won the Innovation category, for their project LightBulb. The Innovation category honours applications that give consumers inspiration and innovation at their fingertips with Microsoft tools and technology.

Project LightBulb is a platform that aims to help people to network, share ideas and create potential business partnerships. LightBulb aims to be the platform that joins creative minds and companies and business owners with the aim to improve the World.

The team, comprising Jawhara Hamood Nasser AlWardi and Sara Ahmed Salim AlHosni, believe that LightBulb can inspire people and create a better world to live in.

WeOm team from Sultan Qaboos University won in the Games category for creating the most engaging and entertaining game targeting teens and youth - built on Microsoft platforms. Their project, Gaming Suite for Autism Curing, is an interactive game that uses Augmented Reality to help children with Autism interact with the world.

The team comprises of Aya Salam AlThuhlie, Abdulrahman Ali Al-Ghafri, Said Zahran Al- Harrasi and Mouza Khalifa Al-Sharyani, and their mentor, Issa Hamood Al-Sumri.

Explaining about their game, the team said: “We wanted to use Technology to help children with Autism and give them a chance to a normal life alongside their peers; we came up with the Gaming Suite for Autism Curing.”

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in the SPOTLIGHT

Fun at Funtazmo Funtazmo, the first-of-its-kind entertainment zone at Oman Avenues Mall, is home to more than 250 unique rides and games, 5-D cinema and a mega party hall

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man’s newest family entertainment centre (FEC), Funtazmo, which was inaugurated recently at Oman Avenues Mall in Bausher, is all about large doses of fun in a sprawling facility that is designed to cater to the entire family. It is a one-point entertainment destination for all age groups, starting from 3 years to 60 years.

The large FEC, which is open from 10am to 12am, seven days a week, is equipped to make everyday, more so weekends, extra special. This first-of-itskind entertainment space is home to more than 250 unique rides and games, 5-D cinema and a mega party hall.

There are two parts to Funtazmo.

The first is Funtazmo Kids, which is situated on the first floor of the mall; it caters especially to kids

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in the age group of 0-3 years. It is an ideal place for children to have fun and stay engaged while the parents can relax and shop, assured that their kids are in a safe environment.

The main Funtazmo is located on the second floor, with a double height space, giving the entire place a wow effect. The complete action can be viewed from two galleries across the centre – one located on the same floor and the other on the third floor, giving the person a bird’s eye view of all the fun happening inside.

The variety of rides on offer are exhaustive, presenting exciting avenues for visitors to spend hours and still not be done with playing. Age is only a number at Funtazmo, as there is something for everyone. For example, the Sugar Race, with a deceptive name, is one mean adventure family ride that rotates all around, in varying pace, till your head rolls.

One of the rides, Reverse Time Ride, may not actually turn time around, but it could certainly reverse all your stress and worries. The ride will go

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in rounds, on all sides, till you are transported into a different world altogether.

If you have the heart for thrills, try Maverick; it is a family ride that can be enjoyed by 12 people together, at any given point of time. It rotates 360 degrees at varying pace, throwing your world upside down. The kids can try Gumdrop, a lesser version of this ride, or let their heart race in Drop & Twist where the ride twists and drops from 9 meters height. Kids can also attempt bowling at the Mini Bowling

area, designed for the young age group. It has 4 lanes to play and win strikes using special lightweight balls.

The adventure at Funtazmo just gets better in late-2016, when the centre will host the first indoor roller coaster in Oman, along with a couple of other fascinating rides.

To enjoy the rides at Funtazmo, all that you need to do is buy a gaming card at the customer service desk located at the entry to Funtazmo, which you can preload with however much money you choose. Games and ride prices start from 450 Baiza. There are some exciting promotional offers going on currently to add to the excitement.

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Sapphire in the CORAL Sapphire, the jewel in the crown of the newly opened Coral Muscat, Hotel & Apartments, has several foodie delights up its vibrant sleeves

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visitors w o u l d h be stumped by ani Om the sheer size of the interiors of this Hotel. The outward edifice throws no clue to its expansive presence, right in the middle of the busy area. Whether it is the pleasant décor that subtly hints at grandeur or the large spacious guest rooms, it comes across as a striking coral, cocooned in the heart of the city. a in alw

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he newest landmark in the celebrated Qurum area knows just how to pamper your taste buds and satiate your hunger for all things fine in dining. Our reference is to the Coral Hotel, which formally opened its doors last month. Located strategically in the heart of Qurum’s busy shopping district, it is all about convenience, ease and comfort, with its food destinations, Sapphire and the soon to be opened Cloud Base, completing the deal.

With Ocean Mall standing as a sentinel on one side and a host of sprawling shopping complexes cocooning it on the other, this deceptively unassuming structure knows just how to indulge and inspire you. Although it might seem ‘elementary’, as Sherlock Holmes would have pointed out to Dr. Watson in the popular Sherlock Holmes series, regular Qurum Mixed Barbeque Platter

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Our rendezvous was at the equally spacious Sapphire restaurant, which is on the same level as the reception, providing a perfect vantage for visitors seeking to unwind or simply tuck into delicious meals. It was a hot May afternoon when we walked into this beautiful jewel, which is sans any overtly flashy designs or appendages that scream for attention. The quaintly designed floor and the sober hues of the furniture grow on you quickly, putting you at ease for a leisurely meal or even a quick business lunch.

With friendly staff adding to the effect of the restaurant, you know you are in for a pampered treat from the word go. Our hostess Meenu Singh, Head of Sales and Executive Sous Chef Mumtaz Ali ensured that we had a well rounded meal, made all the more pleasant by a visit from the hospitable and jovial General Manager, Taj Eddin Sultan.

Our lunch began with a refreshing fresh watermelon juice and a platter of healthy green salad, featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, green leafy vegetables and topped with balsamic vinaigrette. The salad could easily work as a light meal, if

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you are watching weight or are low on hunger, but we had more food stops to make to relish Sapphire’s special dishes and also taste a few items from the upcoming Cloud Base restaurant - the open rooftop outlet of the Hotel, which is scheduled to open shortly.

interesting looking crisps, which the chef pointed out as the sliced eggplant skin; it was served with a side of creamy mushroom sauce. On the vegetarian platter was mushroom makhni, mixed vegetables and pulao rice.

Next on our lunch menu was Cheese Dim Sum, a must try item on the menu if you are a dim sum lover. The Dim Sums were accompanied by four different sauces – soy sauce, pickled ginger, hot chilli sauce (aka tikka lal sauce) and suimai. The suimai, made with celery, garlic and spring onions, is full of herbal flavours.

We also got an eyeful of grilled salmon with hollandaise sauce served with purple potatoes and a mixed barbeque platter with potato crisps on rice. But when it came to the dessert, an eyeful was not enough, and we took all the liberties with the Omani halwa in tarts. The tart shells were packed with zafrani halwa and the regular halwa and served warm to infuse a perfect finish to a leisurely meal.

For the mains, we had grilled chicken, which was laid on a bed of red bell pepper sauce and decorated with

Green Salad

Cheese Dim Sum

Grilled Salmon

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Health CHECK

Stay

Hydrated Drink enough water and up your water intake with hydrating foods Heat and humidity have sounded the summer alert, urging you to alter your eating habits to stay healthy and cool all through the unforgiving months of summer.

While water and healthy drinks are perfect for the weather, you would need food items that can add to your fluid intake and prevent all signs of dehydration. Remember, your body loses water by sweating, getting rid of waste and even breathing. And when you lose more fluid than you take in, you can get dehydrated.

How much fluid you need every day depends on your age, sex and activity level. Hot and humid weather can increase your needs. To keep your body hydrated, aim for a fluid intake of about 3 litres (12 cups) every day, if you are a male who is over 18 years old; and 2.2 litres (9 cups) if you are a female over 18 years of age.

Fluids include water and other beverages such as milk, juice, broth or soups, coffee and tea. Fluid not only helps you stay healthy and hydrated, it also keeps you energised. It controls your body temperature, aids digestion, carries nutrients around your body, cushions organs and joints, gets rid of waste and keeps your bowels regular.

Signs and symptoms of mild hydration:

z Excessive thirst z Dry lips and mouth z Flushed skin z Tiredness z Irritability For additional fluids, include the following foods in your summer diet plan. Research has shown that eating foods that have high water content will keep you satisfied with fewer calories.

Cucumber

Cucumber is your best bet for the season. With 95 percent water content, a cup of cucumber slices is nearly as thirst quenching as a glass of water. Cucumbers also provide a little fibre and some vitamin C.

Strawberries

Of all the berries in the berry kingdom, strawberries deliver the most vitamin C and also provide folate, a B vitamin that is essential for the healthy growth of new cells. They contain 91 percent water, thus contributing significantly towards your overall fluid intake.

Watermelon

It is the season for watermelons. source of vitamin C. The red antioxidant that may help and some types of cancer.

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With 92 percent water, it is a good variety contains lycopene, an protect against heart disease

Yoghurt

Regular plain yogurt is 85 to 88 percent water - surprisingly, there’s more water in fuller-fat yoghurt. Look for a yoghurt that carries the ‘Live and Active Cultures’ seal to get probiotics that are good for your health.

Papaya

It has 88 percent water and will help you stay hydrated. One cup of papaya cubes will give you three grams of fibre and only 55 calories

Health CHECK

Summer Skin Care Give your skin the tender loving care it requires this summer, with tips and guidelines from Dr. Dhwani Shah, Specialist – Dermatologist, Aster, Al Raffah Hospital

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ummer brings with it intense heat with UV radiation (both A and B), which is potentially dangerous to the skin, causing skin rashes, photodermatitis and sun burns; over a long period of time and with prolonged exposure, it could result in photoaging and, ultimately, skin cancer.

Common skin problems in Oman Prickly heat (heat rash) is very common, but there are other infections that aggravate during summer, like fungal and bacterial infections (folliculitis). Tight clothing, together with humid atmosphere, can cause aggravation of all these infections, leading to folliculitis - pimple-like eruptions over the skin.

Fungal infection, known as Tinea, mostly affects the groin, underarms and the infra mammary region (although it can affect any part of the body), which are the moist folds of the body. Tinea versicolor, another fungal infection, which affects the chest and the back, will result in black/white patches all over.

Besides, dermatitis, which is caused by dry skin, can also aggravate infection.

Preventive measures z Take cool showers z Hydrate yourself; drink around14 glasses of water a day z Minimise sun exposure between 10 to 4 pm z Use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF more than 30 and UVA protection; reapply sunscreen every 2 to 3 hours

Measures against infections z Stay in a well ventilated, air-conditioned room z Change clothes after workout or if sweating profusely z Avoid wearing tight garments; preferably wear cotton fabric and loose clothing (cotton absorbs sweat and doesn’t allow fungus and the bacteria to grow, while fabrics like spandex and nylon increases fungal infection) z Saffron is the ideal colour for sun protection - black absorbs highest radiation and white is only cooling z Wear clothes that are tight knit z Use dusting powders around the groin area, as it helps in absorbing excess moisture and prevents overgrowth of bacteria and fungus

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Sun Protection Factor

SPF is the measure of UVB radiation, and that means you need a specific protection for UVA as well. Your sunscreen should contain both, UVB protection, which is SPF, as well as UVA protection.

The Sun Protection Factor mentioned on the cream is the protection time in the sun.

For example, if you go without sunscreen, you could get a sunburn in 5 minutes; but if you are using SPF30, then you are 30 times protected from sunburn. Apply sunscreen on all exposed parts of the body - not just the face; even the legs if they are exposed, 20 minutes before going out. This helps in the prevention of sun related dermatitis, photoaging and skin cancer.

Signs of infection The first sign is itching, along with a skin rash, which might vary from red to black colour. If you see any of these signs, it is time to consult a dermatologist, as it requires proper treatment. In case of folliculitis, you will see red papules with/without pus points over the body, which is a sign of bacterial infection and requires treatment.

Use calamine lotion for prickly heat. But if you do not get any response in 5 to 7 days, see a doctor

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New Trekking Path In

Jabal Akhdar

Trekking enthusiasts in the county have a new reason to explore Jabal Akhdar’s scenic vistas

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man Tourism Development Company (OMRAN) and Alila Jabal Akhdar announced, recently, the development of a new trekking path in Jabal Akhdar. The new path is a 5-minute drive from the resort; approximately 190kms from Muscat.

tourists and residents during our exploration in Oman.

The country is beautiful and has amazing potential for adventure which is what many tourists are now looking for.” notes Ali Al Rasbi, Chief Operations Officer of OMRAN.

The 7.5km-long spectacular new trek has been marked with the national trail colours of red, white and yellow.

It starts at the small village of Mahabis, passing the abandoned village of Al Khutaymi before dropping steeply by nearly 600m to the beautiful plantations of Masirat Ash Shuraqiyn. Here, deep in the wadi, trekkers can enjoy a refreshing swim before the uphill hike back.

This is a full day walk of 5 to 6 hours for most groups and deserves to be enjoyed and explored at a slow pace.

According to Julian Ayers, Alila Hotels & Resorts Regional Vice President and Alila Jabal Akhdar General Manager, the new trekking path adds to the stunning beauty of the Jabal Akhdar region. “We look forward to enhancing our Alila Experiences by adding more guided tours for our guests in the future,” he stated.

Development of the trekking path was led by Steve Jones, Development Advisor from Omran, Ali Al Abri, the Leisure Concierge from Alila Jabal Akhdar, and local community members. The path’s development closely follows Steve and Ali’s exploration of the recently publicised cave on Jabal Al Akhdar and it is hoped that the cave can be opened to tourists in the future as well.

“We are so thrilled to have found this new trekking route for

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Interested trekkers are advised to take guides from Alila Jabal Akhdar, as it is not an easy route, especially for firsttimers. Reasonable fitness and some mountain trekking experience will help, alongside basic requirements of a good pair of walking shoes and rucksack with water and other essentials. With weather promising to be pleasant, the beautiful vistas of Jabal Akhdar are inviting

Caves

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New Discovered

‘A cave is a highly vulnerable environment’, say geologists who explored new caves in Jabal Akdhar and are concerned about their protection

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group of geologists, based in Oman and Germany, recently discovered two new caves in the Jabal Akdhar mountain range, with the help of villagers. The caves are around 40 meters below the ground.

The team, led by Dr. Mohammed bin Hilal Al Kindi, former President of the Geology Society of Oman, discovered a geologically significant cave near Aqbat Al Bayout in Al Rowais in the Niyabat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in the Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah.

However, entrance to the new cave, named ‘Khislat Hayl al Diyar’, has been closed in accordance with government officials to protect its pristine and beautiful formations.

Matthias López Correa, German geoscientist and lecturer at the Department of Applied Geosciences at GUtech, who was part of the team, is concerned about the protection of this fragile environment. “It is one of many caves to be discovered in the area. However, despite the beauty of the cave, it is very important to mention that a cave is a highly

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vulnerable environment that needs to be protected,” he said, in an interview, following the discovery; adding that only experts who have the right equipment should access the cave and not the general public.

The delicate dripstones and crystals inside the caves have been formed over 1,000 to 10,000 years and hence need to be protected from too many visitors. He believes that public awareness and geological education is important to ensure that it is not destroyed.

Caves are fascinating features that host important archives about our climate and can help understand past climate change, he maintains. “They

explain a lot about the history of the landscape and the uplifting of mountains,” he said.

The dripstones were formed by rainwater from rainfall on the plateau, which disappeared through faults and cracks inside the stones and dissolved the limestone on the way.

This dissolved calcium carbonate formed beautiful crystals or other formations. Usually, small insects and other animals like bats nest inside caves as well.

Matthias López Correa has been involved in cave research since his childhood in the South of Germany.

Later on, during his studies at university and over the years he has been involved in international cave research including the survey of the Ghar Alisadr in Iran, a 13 km long cave.

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Just TRAVEL

Shake the summer woes away with a trip to one of these summer-friendly destinations around the world

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BARCELONA

Early June is the best time to visit Barcelona to break away from the unrelenting summer sun. Whether you are content exploring the historical artefacts and museums or want to savour the beach life, this Spanish metropolis will not disappoint. The cosmopolitan flavour of the city comes alive around Las Ramblas, in its narrow streets and alleys packed with restaurants, nightclubs and the evervibrant pedestrian market. You might also be tempted to take a tour of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces.

DEVON

DEVON

Sunshine may be at a premium in the United Kingdom, but when it does shine there is no better place to be than Devon.

Blessed with acres of sandy beaches, picturesque fishing villages and inviting coastal paths, Devon could work as a classic beach holiday, with surfing and sailing, or a quiet one at its quaint seaside towns like Salcombe or Budleigh Salterton.

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MAUI GREENLAND

GREENLAND

For a totally novel experience this summer, visit Greenland, where the sun rises at the end of May and is up until late July. The ethereal feel of the landscape, with icebergs cloaked in hues of pink and fjords glistening the soft rays of low-lying midnight sun, will set the tone of your holiday. Make the most of the late night boating and fishing options, as locals also join in the revelry after the long dark winter season.

LAKE ISEO

Visit Italy’s Lake Iseo to experience landscape-altering artist Christo’s masterpiece this June (for 16 days starting from 18 June). He is all set to create ‘The Floating Piers’, a bright yellow floating walkway, which will link two islands in the centre of Lake Iseo with the mainland. It will be 3km long, 16m wide and 50cm high and will be held in place by anchors at the bottom of the lake. The walkway is expected to be a visual delight, whether you are standing atop the mountains that surround the lake or are stepping on to the water to relish the artistic splendour.

LAKE ISEO

Sandwiched between Hawaii’s Big Island and Molokai is Maui, which has been voted ‘Best Island’ by readers of Conde Nast Traveler for several years. With vacation options ranging from wildlife to history and culture, this Aloha State has the right blend of holiday resources. But if you are looking for some quiet time, avoid Maui, as its popularity means crowded beaches during the summer months. Beaches are, of course, where all the action is, with hula dancers providing the right ambience for a fun holiday.

There are options aplenty for snorkelling enthusiasts

FIJI

If you ask frequent visitors to Fiji for the right time to visit the place, they are bound to say ‘all through the year’; but there is no denying that summer is the best time – even budget wise. It is a perfect tropical getaway with its beautiful turquoise waters and shimmery beaches. Whether the holiday has romance pegged on it or adventure, Fiji has the right ingredients to make it perfect, with its set of 333 islands and the facilities for surfing and diving.

ST KITTS

It is festive season at St Kitts in June. If you are musically oriented, St Kitts is the place to be to enjoy the popular Music Festival, which kicks off in this Caribbean town.

The festival is known to attract some of the top musical talents in the region, featuring genres that include calypso, soca, salsa, reggae and pop. But if music and dance is not on your holiday agenda, explore the Brimstone Hill Fortress, which is the island’s only Unesco World Heritage site or unwind on the Nisbet Beach.

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Summer Beauty Staples

Get summer ready with tried and tested beauty strategies for the unforgiving summer season

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ise in temperature and humidity is known to sap away moisture from your skin, making your beauty routine all the more challenging. While some beauty essentials are not shackled by the seasonal changes and are good to go, sun or rain, there are many that are a definite ‘no’ for the summer season.

With temperatures poised to touch torturous 50 and humidity already gaining ground, your face, which has to bear the brunt of the heat, demands that special summer care. Give your skin all the tender loving care it requires during the long hot season with these easy and convenient beauty tips.

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Sunscreen: You do not need to be apprised of the virtues of sunscreen while stepping out of your home, more so during the peak summer months. Choose the right sunscreen and remember that the SPF number is indicative of the theoretical amount of time you could stay in the sun. And that means a higher SPF if you are outdoors for long. Ideally, reapply sunscreen as often as you need and remember that its role is to provide protection from sun and not reverse damage done. Opt for a sunscreen that contains agents which block both UVA and UVB rays.

Moisturise:

There is nothing that will compensate a strong moisturising routine for your skin. While winter demands on moisturiser were more, summertime requires applying moisturisers that can work on wet skin. Look out for post-shower moisturisers, which are smooth and do not leave any residue on your skin. Do not forget your elbows, feet and ankles, which can get very dry. Buy aloe vera containing products, which are known for their anti-inflammatory elements. Apply it before you retire for the day, as it will calm and soothe your skin, taking away the scaly dryness that comes with summer.

LIFESTYLE MANTRA

SOCIAL IMPACT GIFTS

By Sophia Raman WHAT BETTER TIME THAN NOW TO DO CHARITY AND EXPERIENCE THE JOYS OF GIVING

Makeup:

Like clothes, your makeup also needs a seasonal change. Whether it’s your foundation or the concealer, the winter colours may just not suit the rising temperature. Ideally, opt for a tinted moisturiser; pick one that is a shade darker than what you would wear in winter.

As always, remember to match the foundation shade to the skin on your face and not any other part of the body. A primer also is the need of the hour to create a shield and prevent foundation from mingling with your skin’s natural oils. Also, change the powder eye shadow with a creamy one to keep it intact even when your face breaks out in sweat. Waterproof mascara is also in order for the season.

Refreshing spray: All your best intentions and summer-ready products, including the setting powder, might come to a naught, when the temperature decides to shoot up, melting that morning makeup. To keep things in check and ensure that you look fresh and peppy, even when the sun is showing its might, go for a refreshing makeup spray. With sprays for oil control, sun protection, hydration or simply to keep the sweat in check, the makeup refreshing spray can prove to be your saviour during this season. Pick one that is just right for your skin and keep it handy after makeup application to set your look

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s you get set for the season of abstinence and fasting, explore the options of gifts that have charity labeled on them. For it is the season of giving, not just to friends and family, but also to people in need.

This time around, imbue the essence of the holy month by picking gifts that have been designed with the intent to encourage charity.

Make it a double bonanza of sorts by picking a gift that is pegged to some charitable organisation or the other. The objective should be to create social impact with the smallest act of giving during this Holy Month.

A quick online check will open up the floodgates of options for gifts that give back to causes and communities around the globe. Call it social impact or socially responsible gifts, you could find a cache of items in the local market too; whether it is handicraft or decorative items, choices of gift items, created by members of local NGOs and adhoc groups, are aplenty.

On a global level, ‘Pinterest’ could prove to be a great source of ideas to get you going on your charity mission. You could, alternately, check out the options of buying a charity gift catalogue. Many global charities that are involved in poverty development, offer gift catalogues that are linked to providing basic necessities to underprivileged children or families.

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Abaya

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Sukaina Mansoor Al Lawati injects a breath of fresh air in her exclusive and elegant collection of casual and formal abayas for the season Colours, both vibrant and subdued, and designs, both traditional and fresh, create a mellifluous symphony in Sukaina Mansoor Al Lawati’s new Ramadan collection.

Produced under her fashion brand ‘Abaya Couture’, Sukaina Mansoor’s collection of abayas are designed to establish that element of elegance and sparkle for the new season. Talking about her abayas, she says, “My collection is all about comfort and style. It is designed to meet two basic needs: daywear, which features light and comfortable fabric for working women, and eveningwear, which is all about shimmery abayas, with thread work and dressy fabrics. Put it on , and you are set to shine for the evening.”

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Sukaina’s foray into the formal world of fashion designing may have started only a year ago, but her tryst with designing began when she started creating her own abayas. It was a request from a friend to create one for her that aroused her professional designer dreams. Her husband was the perfect catalyst in her venture, as

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he encouraged her to go big and spurred her on to participate in ‘Bindera Village exhibition’, a one of its kind event in the Sultanate that promotes and gathers local and GCC SMEs on one platform. Bindera was her first big event, wherein 72 of her abayas were displayed.

“All were sold out! It gave ‘Abaya Couture’ an amazing exposure,” notes Sukaina; she currently operates from her home.

Interested fashionistas can contact her on Instagram: @abaya_couture_om

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ESQUE IT WITH ALE

THE 2016 MET GALA WAS THE FUTURE! FASHION IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY WAS THIS YEAR’S THEME AND WHILE MANY CELEBS TOOK IT LITERALLY, ALE AL ZADJALI WONDERS IF THE FUTURE OF FASHION IS REALLY IN THE HANDS OF TECHNOLOGY What I loved about this year’s MET gala was that while the celebrities wore talk-worthy looks, majority of the looks were nothing like the usual MET; it wasn’t about classic, it was about the future and classic redefined.

Lupita Nyong’o is my choice as the hair winner. She brought a style that was relatively new to the red carpet, but was actually a nod to African women, including the legendary Nina Simone.

Let’s talk about the looks… Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Zayn Malik were celebrities who took the theme choice a tad too literally, and each one styled their own interpretation in Silver (which is the colour you think of when someone says technology.)

However, the real MVP of the night was Claire Danes; her Zac Posen gown was a vision of beauty on the carpet, but it was even more impressive when she stepped inside the gala and it lit up in LED lights. Emma Watson comes in second place with her Calvin Klein gown made entirely of recycled plastic bottles.

The future of fashion (in technology) is exciting, but let’s hope it is more creative than attaching a robotic arm to a suit jacket and wearing CD’s on your arms.

Ale Al Zadjali is a 22 year-old award-winning fashion designer; he is the brain behind the ‘Esque By Ale’ line of clothing

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Father’s Day

Mark June 19 on your calendars and join in the celebrations to recognise the contributions of fathers and father figures in our lives

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n most homes, the family scale is, typically, tipped in favour of mothers. She is the recipient of bonus hugs and ‘I-loveyou’s on a daily basis. But what about fathers…? Don’t they like an occasional hug or two? Don’t they want to revel in the demonstrations of love and gratitude for the roles they play in their homes?

The answer to that may be dependent on your interpretation of your father’s character, but this Father’s Day (June 19), you could make a change and give your answer a reality check. Surprise that special man in your life with a gift that spells your love or shows that you care enough to know just what gift he wants.

Whether the recipient of your gift is your father, grandfather, uncle or the father figure, there is no better way than a handmade card or a special gift, to say ‘thank you’ for their presence in your life. If you are a complete novice on the gift front, especially when it comes to your father, this little guide of gift ideas may help you get started.

Trendy gifts

For fathers who love to stay true to style and fashion, nothing could beat the chance of owning a trendy pair of sunglasses. Use your resources to find out his choice and, with time at hand, even explore the digital market to pick the one that would make his day all the more special. Trendy dads could also do with an exclusive perfume or even a deodorant. And when nothing else works or if you are pressed for time, buy a trendy shirt or a pair of trousers. Pad it up with accessories like belt, or make a gift pack of wallet or a handy bag with shaving kit and all the props. Surprise him by including face care items like face wash and moisturiser.

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If he is the sporty kind, your search for a gift that would make him happy could be easily narrowed down. You could buy golf, cricket or tennis set, or simply pick up a membership to the local golf club. And if he is the indoor sort, go in for a chessboard or a scrabble pack. A health club membership would be in order if he is a fitness freak and loves to pick weights. On another note, check out the digital options to stay in shape; wearable monitors could be your best bet. You could also explore the timeless charm of fishing by buying him a fishing kit.

Tech picks

Techno savvy dads would love any item that has latest labelled on it. With the local market inundated with products from top international brands, your gift pick could be a breeze. Depending on your budget, you could opt for a new mobile set or an electronic shaver. But if he is ‘Mr Fixer’ of your house, you would do him a world of good with a tool kit. Most dads can’t resist tinkering in the garage or the backyard…

Book love

For the bibliophile dad, a book is the perfect gift, whatever be the occasion. The lways wanted difficulty may lie in picking the one that he has not read or has always to read. If you are observant, you could find out the kind of books ks he loves to read; if not, opt for a book that celebrates the relationship between en a father and child.

Treats…

When in doubt, vote for food. Whether your dad is a foodie or not, ot, he will not resist the chance of dining out in one of the plush new restaurants in town. Make him experiment newer cuisines. And, if you have the money to support your choice of gift, book him a weekend stay in a hotel to cool off the summer heat and unwind at a spa. Alternately, you could simply gift him movie tickets or buy DVDs of his favourite movies.

Make this a memorable Father’s Day…

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Ramadan SPECIAL

A Grand Iftar Spread

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Don your aprons and get ready to whip up exciting Iftar meals with recipes from top chefs in the capital’s hospitality industry. The recipes range from starters and mains to desserts, to help you set your Iftar table with dishes that are scrumptious and easy to put together.

Trishna Restaurant

Ramadan SPECIAL

Chef Sajad of Trishna restaurant from Mumbai, managed and owned by Mustafa Sultan Enterprises, cooks up an enticing Chicken Bukhara for a large Iftar buffet

Chicken Bukhara Ingredients:

z Boneless Chicken – 160gms z Oil – 30ml z Butter – 15gms z Cumin seed – 1tsp z Chopped garlic – 15gms z Chopped ginger – 5gms z Chopped onion – 40gms z Chopped tomato – 40gms z Tomato gravy – 150gms z Coriander (fresh) – 50gms z Garam masala powder (blend of ground spices) – 1tbsp z Corn flour – 10gms z Cumin powder – 1tbsp z Coriander powder – 1tbsp z Kitchen King Powder (Indian spice mix) – 1tbsp z Plum sauce – 30gms z Schezwan sauce – 2tsp z Corn flour – 1tsp z Salt - To taste z Cream – 20ml

Method

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Marinate the chicken with 1-teaspoon Szechwan sauce, 1-teaspoon corn flour and salt to taste.

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Then deep-fry and keep it aside.

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin, chopped garlic, chopped ginger, chopped onion and butter, and sauté it till light golden in colour.

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Then add chopped tomatoes and sauté it again.

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Now add coriander powder, garam masala powder, Kitchen King powder, and cumin powder and sauté it lightly.

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Next, add tomato gravy, 1-teaspoon Szechwan sauce, plum sauce, and little water. Cook it lightly.

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Add fried chicken pieces, mix it well and cook lightly.

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Finish with cooking cream and chopped coriander leaves.

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Serve hot with Indian breads or Basmati rice.

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Hormuz Grand Hotel, Muscat

Ramadan SPECIAL

Sultan Saif Al Ismaili, Sous Chef of Hurmuz Grand Hotel, Muscat, presents a seafood salad and a lamb chop platter

Sardine Salad Ingredients:

z Sardine - 300gms z Local Rocca - 50gms z Tomatoes - 100gms z Onion - 20gms z Cucumber - 50gms z Green capsicum - 50gms z Coriander - 20gms z Lemon Juice - 40ml z Olive oil -10ml z Salt and pepper - to taste

Method:

1. Cut tomatoes, onion, cucumber and capsicum in cubes; chop rocca and coriander leaves.

2. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients - rocca, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and green capsicum season with salt and pepper; add lemon juice and olive oil.

3. Marinate the sardine with salt and pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and grill it till cook.

4. In a salad bowl put all the mix vegetables, top it with sardines and garnish it with coriander.

Omani marinated lamb chops with Kabuli rice

Ingredients:

z Lamb Chops - 90gms z Raw basmati rice - 100gms z Onion - 50gms z Garlic - 10gms z Ginger - 10gms z Cashew nuts - 5gms z Golden raisin - 5gms z Omani Spices - 10gms z Cloves - 3gms z Bay leave - 1gm z Oil – as required z Water - as required z Salt and pepper - to taste

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Method:

1. Marinate lamb chops with Omani spices, rest it for at least 2 hours in the chiller.

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Place it in the oven and cook it at 170 degrees temperature for 12 minutes.

To prepare Kabuli rice: Place pan on gas and add oil; when hot, put in clove, bay leaves and sliced onions. Fry till golden brown; add ginger and garlic and Omani spices. Measure water according to the rice (water is double the quantity of rice) and add it to the pan. Bring it to boil and then add the washed rice. Let it boil for 3 minutes and then cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes on slow fire.

4. Present the rice and lamb on a dinner plate and garnish it with fried cashew nuts and raisin. Sprinkle fresh chopped coriander on top.

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Coral Muscat Hotel & Apartments

Ramadan SPECIAL

Executive Sous Chef Mumtaz Ali whips up a healthy salad starter tarter and a Muttrah platter of samosas and kebas

Muttrah Platter Potato Chops Ingredients:

z Potato - 120gms z Butter - 20gms z Salt - 5gms z White pepper - 2gms

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z Lamb mincemeat - 100gms z Onion - 30gms z Spices - 10gms z Garlic - 8gms z Ginger - 5gms z Oil - 10ml z Salt - 5gms z Pepper - 3gms

For coating:

z Eggs - 1 z Flour - 10gms z Bread crumb - 30gms

Method:

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Boil the potatoes, remove the skin and mash them.

Add butter, salt and white pepper and mix well; keep aside.

2. Heat the frying pan, add oil and sauté onion, garlic and ginger.

3. Put lamb mincemeat and sauté, add spice, salt and pepper. When the lamb is cooked, remove from the heat.

4. Stuff lamb meat in mashed potato in small oval shapes.

5. Roll it in flour, dip it in egg and give a coating of bread-crumbs.

6. Heat oil and fry potato chops.

Moutabel Garden Ingredients:

z Eggplant - 4 (medium) z Labneh - 80gms z Tahini - 50gms z Salt - 5gms z Oil olive - 10ml z Garlic - 10gms z Lemon juice - 5ml

Garden leaves

z Lollo Rosa (a red loose leaf type of lettuce) z z Lollo z Romaine Romaine Lettuce z z Micro Micro Greens z z Lettuce Lettuce z z Red Red bell pepper

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Mini Lamb Samosa Ingredients:

z Lamb Mince Meat - 150gms z Onion - 20gms z Garlic - 10gms z Ginger - 6gms z Tomato - 30gms z Spices - 15gms z Oil - 150 ml z Salt - 5gms z Pepper - 3gms z Samosa wrappers - 6 numbers

Method:

1. Heat the pan, add oil and sauté onion, ginger-garlic and add the lamb meat; add spices, salt and white pepper.

2. When the meat is ready, remove from the heat and allow it to cool.

3. Arrange samosa wrappers; fold the lamb meat in and deep fry.

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees) and lightly grease a medium baking sheet.

2. Place eggplants on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until soft and seared.

3. In a food processor, grind garlic.

4. Scoop eggplant from skins and mix with garlic mixture in the food processor.

5. Transfer the mixture to a medium-serving dish. With a fork, mash in tahini, lemon juice and salt. Garnish with mint and olive oil and labneh.

6. Arrange all garden leaves on top of the Moutabel.

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Millennium Resort Mussanah

Ramadan SPECIAL

Chef Karan Singh presents scrumptious dishes to make your Iftar special

Prawn Caesar salad Ingredients

z Prawns - 12 z Roman salad - 400gms z Boiled eggs – 2 (sliced) z Parmesan cheese - 4tbsp (sliced) z Crunchy white bread - 4tbsp (toasted) z Caesar dressing - 4tbsp (4tsp parmesan, 4tsp mayonnaise, 8 pieces of anchovy, black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice, little bit of mustard)

Method

1. For the crunchy white bread: Take 2 or 3 slices of white bread for each plate, season with a bit of oil, garlic and salt, and then cut it in little pieces. Bake in the oven at 170 C° till golden 2. For the Caesar dressing: Mix all the ingredients in a blender, and blend till well combined.

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For the Caesar salad: Put the roman salad in a bowl, add the Caesar dressing and the crunchy white bread, toss them all together and set aside in a plate.

4. For the prawns: Marinate all the prawns with olive oil, salt and black pepper and grill them till cooked to your liking.

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Place the salad in 4 serving plates then add 3 cooked prawns on the top of each plate and serve, finishing with the sliced parmesan cheese and eggs.

Chicken Tikka with mint chutney Ingredients for the chicken:

z Chicken legs - 24 pieces (chopped, bone removed) z Salt - 1tsp z Red chili powder - 1tbsp z Cumin powder - 1tbsp z Chaat masala - 1tbsp z Kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) - 1tbsp z Mustard oil - 2tbsp z Lemon juice - 2tbsp z Plain yoghurt - 4tsp z Ginger-garlic paste - 2tsp z Tomatoes - 4 z Onions - 4

Ingredients for the mint chutney z Coriander leaves - 100gms z Fresh mint – 40gms z Fresh peeled ginger – 2.5cms z Garlic - 2 pieces (peeled) z Green chili - 1 z Juice of ½ lemon z Sugar - ½tsp z Salt - ½tsp z Plain yoghurt - 50ml

Method

1. Marinate the chicken legs with salt and ½ of the lemon juice and set aside.

2. In a bowl mix the chaat masala, yoghurt, mustard oil, other ½ of lemon juice, cumin powder, kasoori methi and the gingergarlic paste. Set aside for 10 minutes.

3. Season the marinated chicken legs in this paste, and set aside for another 10 minutes.

4. Julienne the tomatoes and the onions or chop them in small pieces and place a bit on each plate.

5. Grill the marinated chicken legs for 10 minutes or cook in the oven at 200 C° for 7 minutes or 8 minutes.

6. In a blender, mix and pulse coriander leaves, fresh mint, ginger, peeled garlic, lemon juice, salt and sugar for 1 minute; add the yoghurt and keep blending until the paste becomes creamy.

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Serve it with tomatoes, onion salad and the mint chutney.

Maya…

Ramadan SPECIAL

Chef Sanjay Jamwal of Maya Restaurant at The Cave presents his famous Nalli Gosht recipe and a refreshing take on Kulfi with avocado

Nalli Gosht Ingredients

z Lamb (Nalli) - 800gms (leg pieces) z Onion - 4 (sliced) z Ghee - 20gms z Salt - 8gms z Green cardamoms – 7 to 8 z Black cardamoms - 2 z Cinnamon - 2 z Cloves - 7-8 z Mace – 3 to 4 z Cumin seeds – 5gms z Fennel seeds - 4gms z Bay leaves - 2 to 3 z Dried ginger powder – 4gms z Turmeric powder - 4gms z Kashmiri red chili powder – 5gms z Red chilly (whole) - 2 z Nutmeg - 1gms z Ginger juliennes (for garnish) - 5gms

Method

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Slice the onions.

Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan; add onions and sauté till they turn translucent. Add lamb pieces and mix well. Add salt and mix again. Cook for 4-5 minutes.

3. Dry roast green cardamoms, black cardamoms and peppercorns in a small non-stick pan. Add cinnamon, cloves, mace blades, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, bay leaves, ginger powder and red chillies and roast till fragrant. Remove from heat; cool down to room temperature and grind to fine powder.

4. Add 2tbsps of ground powder to the first pan.

Add nutmeg powder and mix well. Add 2-3 cups water and bring it to a boil. Cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours.

5. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with ginger strips and serve hot.

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z Avocado (medium size) - 3 z Lemon Juice – 5ml z Fresh Milk – 1200ml z Sugar - 400gms z Green Cardamom (Powder) – 2gms z Mint Leaves - 12 z Khoya (dairy product) – 200gms

Method

1. In a thick-bottomed pan, stir the milk and heat it over medium low heat until reduced to about half.

2. Stir in sugar and cardamom powder.

3. Turn off heat; allow to cool for 15 minutes.

4. In a stand mixer, whip up the avocado (after removing skin), Khoya and green mint leaves, together.

5. Then mix the avocado, Khoya and mint mixture with reduced milk.

6. Pour it in moulds and freeze.

7. When ready to eat, allow it to defrost for about 5 minutes or so to soften.

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Ramadan SPECIAL

If three-course Iftar meal is in order, these recipes from Orient Resto & Café will help you create a sumptuous spread

Beef Skewer Ingredients Ingredi

z Beef – 200gms z Mix Vegetables Ve – 100gms – (as per the taste) z Mix Spices Sp z Tomato Paste – 2tbsp z Tomat z Omani Bread – (as required)

Method

1. Marinate Marina the beef cubes with Omani spices and mixed vegetables. vegeta 2. Grill it in the oven till cooked.

3. Serve hot.

Camel Meat Ingredient

z Camel – 300gms z Onion – 50gms z Tomato – 10gms z Garlic paste – 5gms z Mixed spices – 2tsp z Salt and pepper – to taste z Rice – (as required)

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Cube the camel meat and cook with salt and pepper.

Add onion juliennes in a pan and fry until brown. Then add Omani spice mix.

Next add in fresh chopped tomatoes and garlic paste.

Add water as required to the cooked meat along with the sauce and let it simmer.

Garnish with fried onions and serve with rice.

First-ever Apollo Hospital in Oman and the Middle East

Fashion Designing Workshop

Ambassador of Japan to Oman, Mitsugu Saito hosted a ‘Fashion Designing Workshop’ at his residence, recently.

The Workshop was presented by Tamae Hirokawa, a leading fashion designer in Japan, who achieved success in creating a link between traditional and modern clothing styles. Hirokawa established her own studio ‘Soma Design’ in March 2006, which does fashion and graphic designing, sound creating and visual directing. The Embassy of Japan also organised Fashion Designing workshops in cooperation with Higher College of Technology and Scientific College of Design, where Hirokawa gave a presentation on her work featuring latest Japanese technology on designing and her recent work using Kimono or Japanese traditional dress couture to introduce a new way to mix the traditional and modern fashion.

Apollo Hospital Muscat, which was recently upgraded into a full-fledged hospital with world Class facilities, was officially inaugurated by H.H. Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Advisor to His Majesty the Sultan. The Apollo Hospital Muscat currently has 25 specialised in-house doctors and eight super specialty visiting consultants from Apollo India, for neurology, oncology and orthopaedics. The Hospital has announced ambitious plans for introducing an array of specialised departments in a phased manner, including separate clinics for thalassemia, orthopaedics and neuro diseases. The launch was announced in the presence of Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice-Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Group, India, and V. T. Saileswaran, Managing Director, Apollo Hospital Muscat.

Joyalukkas honoured with ‘Best Service Performance Brand’

The eponymous Joyalukkas Jewellery received the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) Award for ‘Best Service Performance Brand’ from the Dubai Department of Economic Development, recently. DSES is an initiative of the Department of Economic Development to promote excellence in customer service standard in the private sector and recognise businesses that provide excellent service for their customers. Under the vision and business acumen of its founder, Joy Alukkas, the jeweller has launched various initiatives at their many jewellery outlets to enhance the shopping experience of customers, like the intensive training programs for staff and a unique loyalty program for customers. Joyalukkas has been the first jewellery chain to initiate such programs to ensure they offer customers the best at all times.

Majid Al Futtaim to boost total investment in Oman

Majid Al Futtaim will increase its investment in Oman

by RO515 million by 2020, in addition to the RO190 million already invested since 2001. The company’s investment strategy includes Mall of Oman (estimated RO275 million), City Centre Sohar (estimated RO45 million), My City Centre Sur (estimated RO15 million), and additional investments from its retail, leisure and entertainment businesses (estimated RO180 million) including Magic Planet, Carrefour and VOX Cinemas. Majid Al Futtaim’s investments are anticipated to create more than 42,000 direct and indirect job opportunities in the Sultanate in the next five years. When it opens in 2020, Mall of Oman will be the largest integrated retail, leisure and entertainment destination in the Sultanate. The super-regional mall will feature 350 outlets in a 137,000sqm retail space; it will include Oman’s largest snow-park, with an 8,000sqm play area, and a Little Explorers edutainment centre.

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Aster Al Raffah Polyclinic in Ruwi

Aster Al Raffah Hospitals and Clinics opened its 7th branch, Aster Al Raffah Polyclinic, in Ruwi, recently. With the Al Raffah brand upholding its tagline ‘We will treat you well’, the Polyclinic, located opposite Haffa House Hotel is structured to provide comprehensive care with Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatric, Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, ENT and Dental management clinics. Addressing a press conference on the occasion, Seeniya Biju, CEO and Country Head, Aster Al Raffah Hospitals and Clinics, Oman, said the clinic has been conceived to meet the needs of their clients in Ruwi. “Emphasis is being given to the ‘mother and child’ clinic to meet the growing needs of women,” she pointed out. According to Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed, Sr. Manager – Clinical Governance and Projects, the objective is not just to offer the best in treatment, but also inculcate the concept of wellness in patients’ lives.

Omantel among Top Wholesale Operators at the MVNO

Omantel has been named among the world’s top wholesale operators at the 2016 Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) World Congress, hosted by Informa Telecoms & Media. Omantel was highly commended and ranked second in the category of Best Wholesale Operator behind UK provider EE (part of British Telecom Group) at the awards ceremony held in Amsterdam, Holland, in April. Commenting on the achievement, Eng. Yasser Redha Said Al Lawati, Senior Manager of National Accounts & Interconnection Department of the Wholesale Business Unit at Omantel stated, “Today, the market share of Omantel MVNOs is around 16 percent, which is the highest MVNO market share outside Europe and among the top 5 worldwide, according to recent international reports.” MVNOs are service providers that do not own their own fullfledged telecommunications network and are known as Mobile Resellers in Oman.

Al Mouj Muscat awards Al Turki Enterprises contracts worth RO31.7 Million

Awarding two new contracts with a combined worth of RO31.7 million to Al Turki Enterprises LLC, Al Mouj Muscat marked the next exciting stage in its development.

The first contract, with a value of RO16 million, is for the construction of The Gardens, a four-block precinct adjacent to Almouj Marina comprising 242 high-end residences. The second is for the development of Marsa Gardens, a RO15.7 million marina-side precinct consisting of three blocks offering 232 one and two-bedroom with garden view apartments. The agreement was signed by Nasser Al Sheibani, Acting CEO of Al Mouj Muscat, and Devki Khimji, Executive Director at Al Turki Enterprises, at a special ceremony held at Almouj Golf.

Oman Air to fly daily to Manchester

Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate, confirms, based on the requests for information received, that it intends to start operating daily flights from its hub in Muscat to Manchester.

The new service is scheduled from April 1st 2017. The United Kingdom has always been one of the key markets for Oman Air. London Heathrow has been a flagship route for Oman Air and the carrier’s second daily frequency is a clear indication of the strong demand for flights between these two great cities.

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Mercedes-Benz Oman offers a chance to win a new A-Class

In celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan and taking inspiration from the remarkable spirit of the season, Mercedes-Benz Oman is entering every customer purchasing one of their luxury vehicles from 1st May until the 14th July, in a draw to win a brand new A 250. Included in this exciting promotion is the exclusive Ramadan package, available across the entire Mercedes-Benz range with a three years or 45,000kms service package, three years unlimited mileage warranty, three years Mobilo on road assistance, free registration, V-KOOL heat control film, as well as an inspiring gift from Montblanc. The Ramadan offer from Mercedes-Benz is available across the full line-up of models.

Infiniti QX60

Infiniti in Oman recently unveiled the Infiniti QX60 premium crossover at an exclusive event held at its showroom in Muscat.

While Infiniti QX60’s innovative design gives it both luxurious versatility and visual appeal, its enhanced interior design, with suite of assistive and intuitive technologies provides versatility, precisely tailored to the needs of every guest. Moreover, the innovative Infiniti QX60 is completely redesigned from the exterior and also boasts a host of new features and technologies that enhance comfort, convenience and safety. Standing out from the crowd, with embedded intelligent technology, refined performance, and sophisticated craftsmanship, Infiniti QX60 has an array of features, which underline its position as a luxury vehicle.

Bentley Oman launches Bentley Bentayga

Under the patronage of H.H. Sayiid Kamil Bin Fahad al Said, Bentley Oman announced the launch of its sector-defining new model, the Bentayga, at an exclusive event held at Shangri La Bar Al Jissah Resort & Spa. The Bentayga combines unparalleled luxury with effortless performance and everyday usability. With an all-new W12 powertrain, the Bentayga is the fastest, most luxurious and exclusive SUV in the world. It offers a true Bentley driving experience and showcases innovative technology features. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Crewe, the Bentayga’s styling is pure Bentley. Sculptural with an elegant, timeless execution, it perfectly balances athleticism with confidence. The Bentley Bentayga boasts the world’s finest automotive cabin, with unrivalled levels of precision.

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Ferrari Test Drive

Alfardan Motors, the official importer of Ferrari in the Sultanate, hosted an exclusive Ferrari test drive event at the Al Husn Hotel in Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa. Guests enjoyed the opportunity to experience the full power and handling of the acclaimed Ferrari California T and the recent 488 Spider, along one of Muscat’s stunning mountain routes. The Ferrari 488 Spider is the latest chapter in Maranello’s ongoing history of open-top V8 sports cars and is Ferrari’s most powerful ever mid-rear-engine V8 car to feature the patented retractable hard top, along with the highest level of technological innovation and with innovative design. The Ferrari California T epitomises the sublime elegance, sportiness, versatility and exclusivity that have distinguished every California model since the 1950s.

GAC introduces new FUSO Canter Van

General Automotive Company (GAC), the official dealer for FUSO vehicles in Oman, has announced the introduction of new FUSO Canter Van in Oman. As a part of its introduction into the Market, GAC held a handover ceremony for the first two vehicles to be sold in Oman - both of which were purchased by Elite Enterprises.

Handing over the keys to the two new vans was Manoj Ranade, the General Manager of GAC, accompanied by Greg Cottrell, National Sales Manager for FUSO, Raju Bisht, Sales Manager of FUSO, and Raya Hajiry, Sr. Sales Executive. The all new Canter Van brings with it unrivalled capacity and comfort coupled with FUSO’s renowned reliability, user-friendly features and performance.

Mazda CX-9 cash gift offer back on popular demand Towell Auto Centre’s cash gift offer on the 2016 Mazda CX-9 is back on popular demand.

Under this offer, the Classic variant of Mazda CX-9, the seven-passenger All Wheel Drive SUV, is available at a starting price of RO 9,999,after a Guaranteed Cash Gift of RO 2,501; the offer is valid for limited period. The Mazda CX-9 is available in Classic and Luxury variants. The Classic variant comes with 18-inch alloy wheels and some of its standard features are Navigation System, Rear View Camera, Trizone AC Control, Cruise Control and Bluetooth. The Luxury variant comes with 20-inch alloy wheels and its leading features include Premium leather seats with electronic driver seat control, Dynamic stability control, Blind Spot Monitoring System and Daytime running lights, among many others.

The all-new BMW M2 Coupé

BMW M GmbH has launched the all-new BMW M2 Coupé, a high-performance Coupé that succeeds the BMW 1 Series M Coupé. The new model continues the tradition of the compact high-performance BMW sports cars that started over 40 years ago with the BMW 2002 turbo. With the M2 Coupé’s powerful six-cylinder in-line engine - with either automatic or manual gearbox producing 272 kW/370 hp and 465 Nm, rear-wheel-drive agility, lightweight aluminium M Sport suspension and extrovert styling - it has all the ingredients to deliver sheer driving pleasure.

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Independence Day: Resurgence Twenty years after the human race narrowly escaped destruction by aliens in ‘Independence Day’, they have to do it all over again This upcoming American science fiction disaster film is the sequel to the 1996 film ‘Independence Day’. The new edition of Independence Day will focus on the next generation of heroes, including the stepson of Will Smith’s character in the original film.

After Independence Day redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter delivers global spectacle on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defence programme to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare viewers for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring the world back from the brink of extinction.

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Finding Dory

Ellen DeGeneres (voice of Dory), Albert Brooks (Marlin), Diane Keaton (Jenny), Eugene Levy (Charlie), Ty Burrell (Bailey), Willem Dafoe (Gill) Forgetful blue tang Dory is living happily in the reef with Marlin and Nemo. When Dory suddenly remembers that she has a family out there who may be looking for her, the trio take off on a life-changing adventure across the ocean to California’s prestigious Marine Life Institute (MLI), a rehabilitation centre and aquarium. In an effort to find her mom and dad, Dory enlists the help of three of the MLI’s most intriguing residents... Deftly navigating the complex inner workings of the MLI, Dory and her friends discover the magic within their flaws, friendships and family.

Me Before You

Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Jenna Coleman, Vanessa Kirby, Janet McTeer, Camilla Traynor Louisa (Clarke) lives in a quaint town in the English countryside. With no clear direction in her life, the quirky and creative 26-yearold goes from one job to the next in order to help her tight-knit family make ends meet.

Taking a job at the local ‘castle’, she becomes caregiver and companion to Will Traynor (Claflin), a wealthy young banker who became wheelchair bound in an accident two years prior, and whose whole world changed dramatically in the blink of an eye.

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Free State Of Jones

Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keri Russell, Mahershala Ali, Moses Washington Free State of Jones is an epic action-drama set during the Civil War, and tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy. Banding together with other small farmers and local slaves, Knight launched an uprising that led Jones County, Mississippi to secede from the Confederacy, creating a Free State of Jones.

The Next Best Thing Author: Jennifer Weiner At twenty-three, Ruth Saunders headed west with her seventy-year-old grandma in tow, hoping to be hired as a television writer. Four years later, she hits the jackpot when she gets The Call - the sitcom she wrote, ‘The Next Best Thing’, has gotten the green light, and Ruth is going to be the show-runner. But her dreams of Hollywood happiness are threatened by demanding actors, number-crunching executives, an unrequited crush on a boss, and her grandmother’s impending nuptials.

The Uninvited Guests Glory over Everything: Beyond The Kitchen House Author: Kathleen Grisso Jamie Pyke, son of both a slave and master of Tall Oakes, has a deadly secret that compels him to take a treacherous journey through the Underground Railroad.

After many years of striving, Jamie has achieved acclaim and security, only to discover that his aristocratic lover Caroline is pregnant. Before he can reveal his real identity to her, he learns that his beloved servant Pan has been captured and sold into slavery in the South.

Pan’s father pleads for Jamie’s help, and Jamie agrees…

Author: Sadie Jones One late spring evening in 1912, in the kitchens at Sterne, preparations begin for an elegant supper party in honor of Emerald Torrington’s twentieth birthday. But only a few miles away, a dreadful accident propels a crowd of mysterious and not altogether savory survivors to seek shelter at the ramshackle manor - and the household is thrown into confusion and mischief.

Evening turns to stormy night, and a most unpleasant parlor game threatens to crush respectability...

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Teach your children about sadaqah. Ramadan is the best time to spread the message of charity and the importance of sharing with those who are less privileged than you.

As children, they do not need to undertake any major charity initiatives to raise money; it could be a simple and genuine act of sharing iftar with neighbours.

The charity acts that you encourage your child to indulge in are limited only by your creativity and imagination.

However, to get you started, check out some of the ideas presented in the website:

Ramadan and Charity

Taking a cue from the clichéd ‘Charity begins at home’, imbibe the spirit of the season in your children with some tried and tested measures The season of Ramadan is nearly here. Get into the spiritual mood of the month by involving children in your acts of charity. Log in to http://productivemuslim. com/get-your-kids-to-love-ramadan/ for creative ideas from Susan Carland, who has this message for parents: “As parents, I firmly believe we have a responsibility to make all religious obligations meaningful and, as much as possible, enjoyable for our children.”

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May 2016

Bake cookies

Involve kids and even their friends and relatives in cookie baking as a give-away for the season. Check online for cookie ideas that are easy to put together, with tutorials to decorate them with icing and colourful candies. Once done, it is important to pack them right with strings or ribbons to make it attractive for the recipients too. You et children to write little notes on the packs could even get before delivering. ering.

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Answer: Camelflauge!

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Answer:Beef jerky

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Answer: Because they don’t fit on an ironing board!

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What is a frog’s favorite year?

Answer: Leap Year

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Known simply as the Action CAM, LG’s new LTE-enabled action camera is capable of capturing UHD footage at 30 fps and 60 fps at 1080p. It will allow users to live-stream directly to YouTube (and other video sites) at 720p 30 fps, while a remote access feature, set to be available from July onwards, will allow it to be used as a CCTV camera for home monitoring. There’s also an accelerometer and GPS on board. The device weighs just 95gms and has ha IP67 protection, making it completely protected from dust and able to survive in up (3.3 of water for up to 30 minutes. to 1 meter (3.3ft)

Samsung Gear expands virtual-reality arsenal

In a bid to impress consumers and transform technological curiosity into a cultural phenomenon, virtual reality specialist Oculus has added more entertainment and educational options to the Samsung Gear headset. The new selections include ‘Nomads’, a threedimensional video series that examines wayfaring lifestyles in remote parts of the world; an upcoming video game called ‘Tactera’ that requires players to plot a battlefield strategy on a holographic tabletop; and another 360-degree video called ‘6X9’, providing a grim look of what it’s like to be stuck in a prison’s solitary confinement cell.

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Brain-scanning helmet detects concussions

Any traumatic brain injury requires immediate medical attention, and to make it possible, Smartbrain, the Norwegian startup, has developed EmerEEG helmets, which can conduct on-location EEGs. The EmerEEG has electrodes inside it, which are attached to a flexible membrane. When placed on the patient’s head in an ambulance, that membrane is gently inflated, to ensure that all the electrodes make contact. The gel is automatically dispensed to each one. Within about a minute of being put on the patient, the helmet can begin taking readings.

Work is now on to refine and commercialise the technology.

Thought-reading headset

Go on, speak your mind… By combining a wireless connected EEG headset from Emotiv and an assistive communication app, California-based Smartstones is bringing the power of speech to those who have difficulty communicating verbally. The ‘think to speak’ technology works by reading the brainwaves of the user and expressing them as phrases spoken through the app. The app, ‘:prose’, helps nonverbal people communicate by tapping or swiping on a mobile device. Like sign language, individual gestures and movements are linked to words and phrases. The commands are customisable, which means the user can assign phrases to specific movements however they like.

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Just before they would put him under, he asked to speak to his son: “Don’t be nervous, son, do your best and just remember, if it doesn’t go well, if something happens to me… your mother is going to come and live with you and your wife.”

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(May 22 – June 21) Your love life may not yet be what it should have been, but fret not; there is improvement later in the month. This is essentially a happy and prosperous month. The law of compensation is definitely at work here. The stress in one area opens doors in other areas. Selfconfidence and personal power is at a yearly high right now. You are enjoying all the physical delights. Family support also is right. Do whatever you have to do, but shift more focus to family and a balanced emotional life. The idea now is to find and function from your point of expressive harmony.

Aries

There is more to love than just physical chemistry and you are finding that out now.

Mental intimacy is extremely important than love; for love is about communication and sharing ideas. You value intelligence over beauty and wealth. You gravitate to those with whom you can easily share your feelings. Don’t be surprised if an old flame is back in the picture.

getting more involved in charities or good causes. Financial opportunity seeks you out and happens naturally.

rise to your own idea of self. Health is considerably improved now.

Leo

You are still enjoying your social peak. You will receive good social confidence and many social opportunities. Singles have many romantic opportunities. It is time to come up about handling the affairs of the outer world; time to leave home and family issues for a while and concentrate on your career. Restore harmony in your health as quickly as you can.

You have spent many months developing your social skills, now is the time to develop your personal skills - your personal initiative and independence.

Now, and for the next few months, create conditions as you want them. Career demands will carry you outside your normal sphere. The month is more about friendship than romance.

Virgo

Family life seems more defiant now and perhaps those close to you want more of your attention, but with the career so dominant this is difficult for you. Keeping everyone pleased is the challenge. Health needs keeping an eye on even more carefully than the previous month. You are very busy this month, but schedule in more rest periods.

Libra

Health continues to be well this month too. But you could enhance your health even further by giving greater attention to the lungs, arms and shoulders. Tension in the shoulders should be released with massage, acupuncture or acupressure. You are still in a strong prosperous period, experiencing a yearly financial peak.

Emotional harmony, family and home concerns are always very important to you, but so is career. The month ahead is practical and down to earth. People in general are not that interested in ideas or emotions – it’s about the everyday affairs of life. This is a very good financial period. There may be delays and glitches, but there is no need to make matters worse with careless mistakes.

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Your personal power is at its maximum, so create the necessary conditions that please you. A period for interior growth and spiritual breakthroughs are in the offing. The month ahead is great for studying sacred literature, for attending spiritual seminars or lectures, and for

Home, family and emotional wellness are still the most important things in your life.

Time to pay greater attention to career and your outer goals. Your challenge is to be successful in your domestic life and in the career. It is a matter of personal transformation and renovation, and giving

Donald Trump June 14, 1946

A businessman, Donald Trump founded The Trump Organization and became the host of the popular reality TV series ‘The Apprentice’.

In June 2015, he announced he would run for President of the United States. During the 2016 campaign, he claimed that his net worth was over $10 billion. He has three sons named Eric, Barron and Donald Jr. and two daughters named Ivanka and Tiffany.

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Capricorn

Love has been basically stable and not a priority. Financially, things are good until the 21st. There are more obstacles to deal with as you work harder for earnings than usual. The good news is that the spouse, partner or current love is prospering; he or she is having financial windfalls and is likely to be more generous to you.

Aquarius

Emotional intimacy is still important, but love is about service to the beloved.

Finances are challenging until the 20th.

Finances improve after the 21st, but earnings come with more delays and glitches. Handle the needs of the hour, but avoid major purchases or financial decisions. It is also a good period to initiate health regimes and diets.

Pisces

The tension between home and career will have some therapeutic value this month. It will force up old memories and old patterns that need cleansing. Issues involving parents will also come up. You will be given the opportunity to resolve these things. Health still needs watching as you get too vulnerable to all kinds of germs and bugs.

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WEIRD NEWS Raccoon causes power outage

A Raccoon’s power station caper cut electricity to 40,000 Seattle homes, recently. The raccoon broke into a substation in Seattle, Washington, and brought down the electric grid in a dozen suburbs. It caused 13 separate system outages during its brief visit. In a tweet following the incident, the Seattle Power and Light stated that an animal entered one of their substations in the early hours of the morning, causing a power outage that stretched across the suburbs from Golden Gardens Park to Queen Anne, north of the city.

Selfie fells 126-year-old statue

It was a simple quest to take a selfie with the statue of a 16th century Portuguese king, but it all went wrong when the 126-year-old statue crashed to the ground and shattered.

The young man accidentally toppled Dom Sebastiao’s statue after climbing up to its pedestal, outside the ornate Rossio railway station in central Lisbon. The child-sized statue of the sword-wielding king stood in a niche between two horseshoe-shaped arches at the entrance to the station. The youth’s attempt to flee the scene was thwarted as police caught up him.

Real life ‘Fox and Hound’

In a scene reminiscent of the Disney movie ‘Fox and Hound’, an unlikely friendship has developed between a dog and a fox. The two - Juniper and Moose - are now completely inseparable and are known to spend their entire day together, just like the fairy tale. According to the owner, Juniper, the fox, even acts like ‘a little girl with a crush’ when she is around Moose.

Juniper, a North American Red fox, was just five weeks old when her owners bought her. They raised her along with dogs, which, possibly, made Juniper believe that she is also one. But Moose, the hound, is aware she is not a dog due to the different body language, say owners.

Widower wins $1m lottery for second time

Bruce Magistro, a construction worker who won $1m on a lottery scratchcard in 2012, has beaten the odds by hitting a $1m jackpot again. After his first win four years ago, the 48-year-old used much of his prize money to pay for his wife Yvonne’s medical bills. Yvonne died from lung cancer in 2014, after a three-year battle against the disease. Son Nick Mayers said the second win was his mother’s way of sending help back to the family. According to gaming officials Magistro beat odds of 1 in 7,745,600 to win this lottery.

Charity A brief history of charitable giving…

Statistics has it that Australia is the most generous country on earth, with more than two-thirds of Australians donating money and helping a stranger, while more than a third volunteering in a month. Globally, in a typical month, around 1.9 billion people help a stranger, 1.3 billion donate money and .8 billion volunteer, demonstrating, clearly, that charity is a strong institution in the world.

Interestingly, charity has been around since the beginning of time. In fact, the first reference to charity can be traced back to 500 BCE when the world ‘philanthropy’ first appeared in the drama ‘Prometheus Bound’ by Aeschylus (phil=love, anthro=man).

In 387 BCE, Plato’s Academy, a group working for the public good on a voluntary basis, was established.

In 28 BCE, the first Roman emperor, Augustus, gave public aid to an estimated 200,000 people.

In 1643, the first American fundraising drive is organised by Harvard University; it raises 500 pounds.

In 1727, the Sisters of Charity provide social assistance to the needy in Latin America.

In 1914: The World’s first community foundation is established in Cleveland, Ohio – The Cleveland Foundation.

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Al Buraimi Hotel.......................... 25652010 Abha Hotel.................................. 25654700 Al Aeilat Hotel Apts .................... 25654330 Al Baraka Oasis Hotel Apts ......... 25650955 Al Dhahira Hotel ......................... 25650492 Al Masah Hotel ........................... 25653007 Al Raha Hotel Apts ...................... 24701898 Al Sharq House Hotel Apts ......... 24702399 Hamasa Hotel.............................. 25651200 Ibri Oasis Hotel........................... 25489955 Nafahat Al Burami Hotel Flats ..... 25654777

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Al Falaj Health Club ........................24702311 Al Majan Hotel ................................24592900 Al Qurum Resort .............................24605945 Adam’s Fitness Center ....................24684989 Balance Health & Fitness ...............24564132 Bodylines, Al Sawadi ......................26795545 Body Speak ......................................24765578 Crowne Plaza...................................24660660 Fitbody Gym....................................24601970 Fontana Club Radisson Blu ...........24487777 487777 Future Health Club .........................24600030 Fu 600030 Grand Hyatt Club Olympus ...........24641234 Gr 641234 Golden Tulip ....................................24510300 Go 510300 Hammer Gym .................................24483399 Ha 483399 Horizon Fitness Center ..................24571337 Ho 571337 InterContinental Muscat ...............24680000 In 680000 Muscat Holiday Inn ........................24487123 M 487123 Samaa Health Club .........................24694892 Sa 694892 Qurum Beach Resort Hotel ...........24605945 Qu 605945 Crowne Plaza Salalah .....................23235333 Cr 235333 Hilton Salalah ..................................23211234 Hi 211234 Sohar Beach Resort.........................26841111 So 841111 Sky Club, Park Inn ..........................24507888 Sk 507888 GYM, MRM .....................................26871555 GY 871555

Health Clubs Hotel & Hotel Apartments

Khasab Hotel .............................. 26730267 Qada Hotel ................................. 26731664 Isra Hotel Apartments................. 26730562

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Oman Basketball Association .... 24796780

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Retail Sports

Retail Al Araimi Complex ..................... 24566180 Al Khamis Plaza .......................... 24562791 Al Harthy Complex ..................... 24564481 Al Wadi Commercial Centre ...................... .................................................. 24564782 Alasfoor Plaza ............................. 24564686 Capital Commercial Complex (CCC) ...... .................................................. 24567338 Jawaharat A’Shatti Complex ....... 24692113 Khimji Megastore........................ 24708075 Markaz Al Bahja .......................... 24540222 Sabco Center .............................. 24562761

Bowling

Al Masa Bowling ......................... 24693991 Oman Bowling Centre ................ 24480747 Seeb Novotel .............................. 24510300

Classes

Al Falaj Hotel (Martial Arts, Tennis, ...........

Swimming).................................. 24702311 Grand Hyatt Muscat (Aerobics, Ballet, Salsa, Yoga for women) ............... 24641234 InterContinental Muscat (Fitness workouts, Aqua Aerobics, Spin, Pilates+) ... 24680000

Cricket

Oman Cricket Club .................... 24703142

Cycling

Muscat Cycling ........................... 98453580

Diving & Snorkeling

Centrepoint

Al Khuwair ..................96473101, 24601569 Fahad Plaza, Ruwi ....................... 96725845 Muscat City Centre .................................... ..................................96473113, 24558063 Sohar .......................................... 95119656 Salalah ........................................ 23289260

Muscat City Centre

Al Sawadi Beach Resort .............. 26795545 Blu Zone Watersports.................. 24737293 Desert Adventures ...................... 95201107 Desert Thunder........................... 95555153 Dimaniyat Diving ........................ 24795545 Global Scuba .............................. 99317518 Gulf Leisure ................................ 24693561 Musandam Extra Divers.............. 99877957 Muscat Divers ............................. 99355671 Muscat Diving and Adventure Cente......... .................................................. 24485663 Ocean Boats Diving and Sea Tours ........... .................................................. 92645889 Oman Dive Center...................... 24824240 Sub Aqua Dive Centre Salalah .... 92471073 SEAOMAN, MRM .........................24181400

Muscat City Centre (Mall) .......... 24558888 Bata (Footwear) ........................... 24558855 Emax (Electronics) ..................... 24558062 Home Centre .............................. 24558063 Max (Fashion) ........................ 24558981/82 Origem (Fashion)........................ 92648542 Oysho (Fashion).......................... 24558865 Rado (Watches) ........... 9776492, 92247101 Salsa (Fashion) ............................ 24558631 Sunglass Hut ............................... 24558869 Zara (Fashion) ............................. 24558887 Zara Home .................................. 24558869

Golf

Muscat Grand Mall

Al Sawadi Beach Resort .............. 26795545 Al Sawahil Horse Riding ............. 95177557 Desert Thunder........................... 95555153

Muscat Grand Mall ..................... 22000000

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Capital are Yacht club ................. 24737712 Desert Thunder........................... 95555153 Grand Hyatt Boat House ............. 24641234 Gulf Leisure ................................ 99819005 Marina Bander Al Rowdha .......... 24737288 Ocean Boats Diving and Sea Tours ............ .................................................. 92645889 Rawabi Desert Adventures ......... 95201107

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Almouj Golf Club........................ 22005990 Ghala Valley Golf Club ............... 24591248 Muscat Hills Golf Club ................ 24510065 Mini Golf, MRM ...........................26871555

Hiking

Desert Thunder........................... 95555153 Muscat Diving and Adventure Center .......

24485663 Rawabi Desert Adventures ......... 95201107

Horse Riding

Qurum Equestrian School........... 99832199

Ice Sports

Ice Skating Centre ...................... 24489492

Jet Skiing

Al Sawadi Beach Resort .............. 26795545

Kayaking

Al Sawadi Beach Resort .............. 26795545 Muscat Diving and Adventure Center ...... .................................................. 24485663 Rob Gardner ............................... 99239658 Oman Dive Center...................... 24824240

Motor Sports

Bikers Oman ............................... 99556430 Harley Davidson Owners Group ............... .................................................. 99310853 Oman Automobile Association ................. .................................................. 24510239

Rock Climbing

Muscat Diving and Adventure Center ........................................ 24485663 Rob Gardner ............................... 99239658

Rugby

Muscat Rugby Club .................... 24604890

Running

Muscat Road Runners ................. 24692903

Sailing

Castaways Sailing Club ............. 24594613 Desert Thunder........................... 95555153

Sport Fishing

Desert Thunder........................... 95555153 Grand Hyatt Boathouse ............... 24641234 Gulf Leisure ................................ 99819006 Muscat Diving and Adventure Center ...... .................................................. 24485663 Oman Dive Center...................... 24824240 Marina Bandar Al Rowdha .......... 24737288 Rawabi Desert Adventures ......... 95201107 Water World Marine ................... 24737438

Squash

Al Falaj Hotel .............................. 24702311 Al Sawadi .................................... 26795545 Crowne Plaza Muscat.................. 24660660 Grand Hyatt Muscat .................... 24641234

Tennis

Oman Tennis Association ........... 24751902

4 ABC Tourism ............................. 244582663 Adonis Oman Travel & Tours 24693371 Advantage Travel & Tours ........... 95220095 Airborne Travels......................... 24479295 Al Azure Tours .......................... 244565745 Amazing Arabia ..........24701454/99310005 Al Ahlam Tours ......................... 244892612 Al Areesh Wahiba Camp ............ 99317107 Al Daleel Tours ........................... 23296503 Al Ghadeer ................................. 99325441 Al Ghubayra ............................... 24812874 Al Haditha ................................... 24603587 Al Hashar Tourism & Travels ....... 24836100 Al Hasn Araimi Travel ................. 24799966 Al Maskry Tourism & Travels ...... 24595241 Al Naheem .................................. 24478192 Al Noor ....................................... 99318822 Al-Qandeel Travel & Tourism ..... 24643877 Al Raha Tourism Camp ............... 99343851 Al Sawson ................................... 24485637 Arabian Sands Tour Services ...... 24785027 Arabian Sea Safaris..................... 24693223 Arabian Trails ............................. 24475437 Arise Travel and Tour ................. 24605825 AST Tours ....................24571311, 23298085 Bahwan Travel Agencies............. 24797405 Choice Holidays ......................24660364/7 Desert Discovery ........................ 24493232 Desert Thunder........................... 95555153 Eihab Travels .............................. 24683900 Elite Travel & Tourism................. 24485020 Empty Quarter Tours .................. 99387654 Ena Tourism ................................ 23298500 Global Tours ............................... 24484156 Golden Oryx Tours ..................... 24489853 Gulf Leisure ................................ 24693561 Gulf Ventures .............................. 24559985

Kanoo Travel ............................... 24700249 Khasab Travel and Tours............................

26730464 Kurban Tours & Travel ................ 24699886 Mark Tours .................................. 24782727 Marmul Travel and Tours ............ 24482868 Majan Travel ............................... 24785728 Mezoon Travel ............................ 24796680 Midland Tourism......................... 24566524 Moon Travels ............................. 24793551 Nahar Tourism Oasis .................. 99387654 National Travels & Tourism (NTT) ..............

24660376 Nomad Tours .............................. 95495240 Nomadic Adventures and Tours.................

99336273 NTT Tours............................... 24660378/70 OTTB ........................................... 24789845 Oasis Tours .................24499922, 99440441 Oman Geo Tours......................... 24600914 Oman Discovery ......................... 24706424 Oman National Transport ........... 24490046 Oman World Tourism .................. 99252680 Orient Holidays .......................... 24478902 OUA Travel ................................. 24559900 Premier Tours ............................. 99222620 Rawabi Desert Adventures ......... 95201107 Remal Al Sharqiya Tourism......... 24544525 Rusayl Travel .............................. 24510012 Salalah City Services .................. 23299663 Salalah Tourism........................... 23292289 Sama Al Wasil Tourism Village...................

99604004 Shanfari Travel and Tours ........... 27602710 Sumahram Falcon ....................... 95774166 Sun and Sand Tours .................... 99373928 Sunny Day Tours, Travel & Adventure ........

24490055 Steps Travel and Tourism............ 24488891 Tour Oman .................................. 24799966 United Tours ............................... 24787448 Zahara Tours ............................... 24400844

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5 Arabian Al Deyar ...........................................24603553 Next to Shatti Plaza Al Khanjar ........................................24795545 Al Sawadi Beach Resort

Kargeen Café AL Harthy Complex ........................24560531 Centrepoint .................................... 24694048 MQ Complex ...................................24692269

Al Istanbuli ......................................24480900 Next to Rawasco, Al Khuwair

Samar .............................................992RELAX Al Nahda Resort & Spa

Al Reef Al Lebnani ..........................24485775 Al Khuwair, Opp Safeer Bld

Samat (Iranian food) MQ.....................................................99 889394 Qurum............................................... 24605515

Al Tanoor .........................................24776540 Al Bandar Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa Al Zafran ..........................................26841111 Sohar Beach Hotel Arab World Al Ghubrah ......................................24491734 Ruwi High St. ...................................24798119 Automatic Al Khuwair .......................................24487200 Azaiba...............................................24499981 Bareeq Al Shatti...............................24605735 Qurum..............................................24561500 Seeb ..................................................24424343

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Beirut Restaurant ............................24568411 Near Qurum Roundabout Bab Idris .................................... 22060075 Oman Avenues Mall 3rd floor Bin Ateeq Al Khuwair .......................................24478225 CBD ..................................................24702727

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Falafel & More ................................22060065 Risail Complex

Shahrazad ........................................24776565 Al Husn Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa Shiraz................................................24660660 Crowne Plaza Hotel Tarboosh Opp Sabco Centre...........................24565673 Al Ghubrah ......................................24498553 The Arabian Courtyard .................24524400 The Chedi Muscat The Khanjar Omani Cuisine ..........24795545 Al Sawadi Beach Resort Turkish House .................................24488071 Al Khuwair Ubhar ...............................................24565689 Bareeq Al Shatti Wadi Hadramout Restaurant Al Khuwair ......................................24475282 Al Bahar, MRM ................................26871553

Cafe’s

Al Ahli Cafe ................................ 24424400 Al Bahjah Hotel Al Falaj Coffee Shop ................... 24702311 Al Falaj Hotel Al Fursan ................................... 24603555 Ramada Beach Hotel Al Maha ...................................... 24487123 Muscat Holiday Inn Al Makan Café Muscat City Centre ..................... 24545311 Shatti Al Qurum .......................... 24404200 Al Mas......................................... 24491105 Bowsher Hotel Deluxe Atrium Tea Lounge ..................... 24764000 Al Bustan Palace Barista ......................................... 24571531 Sabco Centre Cafe Barbera .............................. 24603505 Near Shatti Cinema, Shatti Al Qurum Café Capuccino .......................... 24564443 Ramee Guestline Hotel Café Ceramique ......................... 24566617 Al Araimi Complex, Qurum

Caribou Coffee........................... 24694473 Bareeq Al Shatti

Mood Café Madinat Plaza ............................. 92125639 Markaz Al Bahja .......................... 24538752

Casa de Cafe .............................. 24499565 Midan Hotel Suites

Patisserie .................................... 24479344 Risail Complex, Seeb

Colombian Aroma Cafe .............. 24693131 Bareeq Al Shatti

Petit Café .................................... 24603555 Ramada Beach Hotel

Coffee Republic........................ 244703739 Qurum City Centre

Pink Berry................................... 24558113 Muscat City Centre

Costa Coffee Seeb Intnl Airport ....................... 24519734 MQ .............................................. 24692858 Muscat City Center..................... 24535895 Oasis by the Sea ......................... 24605574 Alasfoor Plaza ............................. 24571236 Lulu Bowsher .............................. 24503861 Bareeq Al Shatti .......................... 24692699 MBD ............................................ 24793169

Pooldeck ..................................... 24680000 InterContinental Muscat

Chado Tea Lounge..................... 24500773 Oasis By The Sea D’Arcy’s Kitchen Jawaharat A Shatti ....................... 24600234 MQ .............................................. 24699119 Glacier Café Markaz Al Bahja ......................... 24540200 Zakher Mall ................................ 24540391

Café de Lotus.............................. 24560439 Al Khamis Plaza

Gloria Jean's Coffees .................. 24662940 Fun Zone, Qurum, MGM........................................... 22009295

Café G Patisserie ........................ 99531999 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos

Golden Bean Café ..................... 96969645 Al Araimi Complex, Qurum

Café Samaharam......................... 24707207 Haffa House Hotel

Grind Floor ................................. 24487777 Radisson Blu

Café Torque ................................ 24500773 Azaiba

Le Mermaid Café ........................ 24602327 Near Grand Hyatt Muscat

Café Unique................................ 96684686 Ruwi

Majlis al Shams ........................... 24680000 InterContinental Muscat

Richoux cafe .............................. 22005165 Opera Galleria Ground Floor Rumours Cafe ............................. 24692121 Coral Hotel Muscat Second Cup CCC, Qurm ................................. 24566616 Shatti Al-Qurum .......................... 24699951 Bareeq Al Shatti .......................... 24697776 Sirj Tea Lounge ........................... 24641234 Grand Hyatt Muscat Shalashil Café ............................ 24498008 Star Hotel Apartments, Ghubra Starbucks Ernst and Young bldg ................. 24567644 Jawaharat A’Shatti ....................... 24601457 Muscat City Centre ..................... 24558861 MQ .............................................. 24699367 Borders, Muscat City Centre....... 24558636 Qurum City Centre ..................... 24470588 Surf Cafe ..................................... 24776666 Al Waha Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa Sidewalk Cafe and Deli .............. 24563058 CCC, Qurm Naseem Lounge, MRM .................26871553

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Café Vergnano 1882.................... 24692370 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos

Mokha Cafe ................................ 24776666 Al Bandar Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa

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Mokha Cafe ................................ 24641234 Grand Hyatt Muscat

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Bamboo Kitchen ......................... 96969645 Al Araimi Complex, Qurum China Mood ................................ 24764000 Al Bustan Palace InterContinental - Muscat China Town ................................. 24567974 CCC, Qurm Chinese Durbar .......................... 24486688 Al Khuwair Chinese Garden ......................... 24489414 Al Khuwair, Near Ice Skating Rink Chinese Palace ........................... 99563368 Al Wadi Commercial Centre Pal Meera.................................... 24692368 Shatti Al Qurum Golden Dragon ........................... 24697374 Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos Golden Oryx .............................. 24702266 Rex Road Jade Garden................................ 24605945 Al Qurm Resort Magic Wok Muscat City Centre ..................... 24537118 Qurum City Centre ..................... 24470596 Mamasan .................................... 24210452 Marjan Rest. and Pool Bar ........... 24641234 Grand Hyatt Muscat Meji’s Aroy Thai .......................... 99839595 Shatti Al Qurum Palayok ....................................... 24797290 Ruwi High Street, opp. OC Centre & Al Khuwair Shang Thai ................................. 24483083 Al Khuwair slip road Silk Route Chinese & Thai........... 24696967 Al Noor Plaza, Madinat As Sultan Qaboos Royal China ............................... 24571339 Shatti Al Qurum Hot Pot & Grills ........................... 24404291 Bareeq Al Shatti Thai Basil .................................... 24499565 Midan Hotel Suites, Ghubrah The Noodle House ...................... 24558377 Muscat City Centre Tokyo Taro .................................. 24702311 Al Falaj Hotel Wasabi Sushi............................... 24699490 Bareeq Al Shatti Mydan, MRM ...............................26871553

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Fast Food Chicking Markaz Al Bahja .......................... 24540200 Muscat City Centre ..................... 24489575 Cold Stone Creamery ................................

24470614, 95202436 Qurum City Centre Coral Express ............................. 24540200 Markaz Al Bahja Dairy Queen Jawaharat A’Shatti ....................... 24693031 Lulu, Ghubrah ............................. 24504504 Seeb Intnl Airport ....................... 24519468 DQ Grill & Chill .......................... 24693031 Jawaharat A’Shatti Domino’s Pizza ............................ 24479111 Al Khuwair Dunkin’ Donuts Ghala .......................................... 96177967 MQ .............................................. 96177967 Shatti Cinema ............................. 96177967 Gourmet Burger Kitchen............. 24558065 Muscat City Centre Il Gelato Di Bruno ....................... 95275987 Oasis By the Sea Hardees ...................................... 24477774 Al Khuwair, Wattyah, Al Khoud, City Centre One number for all the four stores Hot and Crispy ........................... 24699524 Al Masa Mall, Sarooj Just Falafel................................... 22009922 Muscat Grand Mall KFC ............................................. 24477777 One number for all the 21 stores Ruwi, Qurum, Al Khuwair, MCC, QCC, Lulu Ghubra and Darsait, Near Airport, Azaiba Roundabout

McDonald’s Al Khuwair .................................. 24482046 As Sarooj..................................24691033/4 Muscat City Center..................... 24545773 Book Roundabout ....................... 24421119 Qurm Behind CCC ..................... 24565798 Papa John’s Pizza Lulu, Ghubrah ............................. 24501111 MQ .............................................. 24697220 Qurum ........................................ 24571100 Muscat Intl Airport...................... 24519468 Ruwi ............................................ 24793153 Al Khoudh ................................... 24546516 Penguin Ghubrah ..................................... 24493963 Seeb............................................ 24422004 Sultan Qaboos University ........... 24413144 Pizza Inn Ruwi ............................................ 24784555 Al Araimi Compex, Qurum ......... 24566661 Pizza Muscat Al Khuwair .................................. 24483393 Al Harthy Complex ..................... 24565618 MBD ............................................ 24817715 Pizza Hut ..................................... 24822500 Wadi Kabir, MBD, Rex Road, Qurum, CCC, QCC, MSQ, Al Khuwair, Ghala, Bowsher, Ghoubra, Airport, Al Khoud, Mawallah, Mabella, Barka Subway Oman Oil, Qurum Jabal .............. 24666704 Al Khuwair .................................. 24593963 Al Masa Mall ............................... 24604664 CCC............................................ 24560327 MQ .............................................. 24694774 Muscat City Centre ..................... 24558080 Wally’s Markaz Al Bahja .......................... 24540200 Al Masa Mall ............................... 24543154 Al Khuwair .................................. 24502929

Indian

Mumtaz Mahal ............................ 24605907 Qurum

Ananthapuri .............................. 24706226 Opp. Muscat Municipality, Darsait

Mughlai Zaika ............................. 24568200 Wattayah

Annapoorna ............................... 24810396 MBD

Mullapanthal ............................... 95267540 Ruwi

Biryani House ............................. 24488478 Al Khuwayr

Omar Al Khayyam Restaurant ....................

Ruwi ..........................24703035/ 24707082 Al Khoudh ..................24535001/ 24539718

Copper Chimney........................ 24780207 CBD Curry House ............................... 24564033 Wattayah Chowpatty .................................. 24488829 Al Khuwair Daawat ........................................ 24787980 Ruwi Divine ......................................... 24705070 Ruwi Dosteen Restaurant ..................... 24622850 Seeb Happy Village ............................. 24564995 Qurum Horizon Restaurant ..................... 24798252 Ruwi Hot Pot Restaurant...................... 24700691 Near Khimji’s Mart, Darsait It’s Mirchi ................................... 24564443 Ramee Guestline Hotel Kamat Al Khuwair .................................. 24479243 Ruwi ............................................ 24783300

Passage To India ......................... 24568480 Behind Hatat House Princess ...................................... 24482213 Al Khuwair Punjabi Dhaba ............................ 91000603 Wadi Kabir Puranmal...................24707172 / 24706969 CBD

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Sagar .......................................... 24794114 Ruwi Saravanaa Bhavan ................ 24704502 / 07 Near Ruwi Roundabout Sayujya Restaurant...................... 24816909 MBD Spicy Village..............................................

Al Khuwair .................................. 24475518 Rusayl ........................................ 24510120 Nizwa ......................................... 25431694 Sohar ......................................... 24843238 Sur ............................................. 25544594 Customer Care ............... 800spicy (77429) Swagath Veg Restaurant.............. 24707676 Ruwi The Bollywood ............................ 24565653 Qurm, Behind CCC

Keranadu .................................... 24564443 Ramee Guestline Hotel

The Indus Restaurant .................. 22022888 Opera Gallaria - Shatti Al Qurum

Khana Khazana............................ 24813466 Ruwi

Taj Samarkhand Restaurant ........ 24582040 Muscat Oasis Residence, Bowsher

Khyber ........................................ 24781901 CBD

Tawa Magic ................................ 24703300 CBD

Koliwada .................................... 99421778 MBD

The Great Kabab Factory............ 24478373 Al Khuwair

Kumkum...................................... 24714114 Muttrah

The Taj ........................................ 26795545 Al Sawadi Beach Resort

Lazeez ........................................ 26 883710 Al Nahda Resort & Spa

Woodlands.................................. 24700192 MBD, Ruwi

Italian Capri Court ................................ 24776666 Al Bandar Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa Come Prima................................ 24660660 Crowne Plaza Hotel Muscat Eatalian ....................................... 22060025 Oman Avenues Mall, 3rd floor Mediterranean Grill.................... 24680000 InterContinental Muscat O Sole Mio .................................. 24487777 Radisson Blu - Muscat Trattoria ...................................... 24210451 Pane Caldo ................................. 24698697 Jawaharat A’Shatti Complex Pizza Express .............................. 24696169 Oasis By The Sea, Shatti Al-Qurum Tuscany....................................... 24641234 Grand Hyatt Muscat

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Hamburger Nation ...................... 24558077 Muscat City Centre

Al Bandar Lounge ....................... 24776666 Al Bandar Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa

iFoods ......................................... 24121114 18 November St, near Sultan Centre, Azaiba

Al Aktham ................................... 24489292 Al Khuwair, behind OIB A’Rifaak ...................................... 92558842 Al Khoud, Main Street

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AlExandria.................................. 24561611 Qurum, next to Sabco Center Al Khiran Terrace Restaurant .....................

Al Bustan Palace ......................... 24764000 Al Waha Lounge ......................... 24776666 Al Waha Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa Assira Pool Bar............................ 24776666 Al Waha Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa Bait Al Bahar ............................... 24776666 Al Waha Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa

Jean’s Grill .................................. 24567666 Sultan Center Jungle ......................................... 24561600 Qurum Rose Garden Khaboura Cafe............................ 24592900 Majan Hotel Khalab .......................................992RELAX Al Nahda Resort & Spa La Brassiere ............................... 2471 3707 Muttrah La Mer ........................................ 95038487 Shatti Al Qurum Left Bank ..................................... 24693699 Below Mumtaz Mahal restaurant, Qurum

Beach Pavilion Restaurant and Bar Al Bustan Palace ......................... 24764000

Le Jardin...................................... 24510300 Golden Tulip Seeb

B+F Roadside Diner................... 24698836 Bareeq Al Shatti

Love At First Bite ......................... 24601737 Shatti Al Qurum

Blue Marlin ................................. 24737940 Marina bander Al Rowdha

Musandam Café.......................... 24680000 InterContinental Muscat

BreadTalk.................................... 24603033 Bareeq Al Shatti

.... 26730267 Musandam Restaurant ................

Khasab Hotel

Bread and Co.............................. 24698379 Oasis By The Sea, Shatti Al-Qurum

.... 24561818 Nando’s .......................................

Opp CCC Muscat City Centre

Buffet Restaurant ......................... 24697967 Bareeq Al Shatti Casper & Gambini’s ................... 22060085 Oman Avenues Mall, 2nd floor Chilli’s Muscat City Center .................... 24558815 Qurum City Center .................... 24470700 Circles ........................................ 24776666 Al Bandar Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa Class Room ................................. 24813141 National Hospitality Institute, Wadi Kabir Coral Reef Cafe .......................... 26795545 Al Sawadi Beach Resort

.... 24795545 Neptune Bar................................

Al Sawadi Beach Resort .... 24603555 Nouras Al Shatti ..........................

Ramada Beach Hotel .... 24824240 Odyssey ...................................... sa Oman Dive Centre, Bandar Jissa .... 24487777 Olivos..........................................

Radisson Blu .... 24571339 Retro ...........................................

Shatti AL Qurum .... 24507888 RBG Grill ....................................

Park Inn Muscat

Coffee Shop ................................ 24702311 Al Falaj Hotel

.... 24776666 Samba ......................................... rr Al Jissah Al Waha Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Resort and Spa

Four Seasons ............................... 24707207 Haffa House Hotel

.... 24698990 Slider Station .............................. rum Oasis By The Sea, Shatti Al Qurum

From the tree .............................. 22060095 Oman Avenues Mall, 2nd floor

.... 24692486 Stomach ......................................

Jawaharat A’Shatti Complex

Golden Spoon Al Khuwair .................................. 24482263 Seeb Souq................................... 24424204

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.... 24776666 Sultanah ...................................... rr Al Jissah Al Husn Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Resort and Spa

Sundowner’s Beach Bar............... 26795545 Al Sawadi Beach Resort TGIF ............................................ 24488899 Al Khuwair, City Seasons Hotel The Beach Restaurant ................. 24524400 The Chedi Muscat The Chedi Pool Cabana.............. 24524400 The Chedi Muscat The Crepe Cafe .......................... 24558530 Muscat City Centre The Serai Pool Cabana ............... 24524400 The Chedi Muscat The Restaurant ............................ 24524400 The Chedi Muscat The Coffee Shop ......................... 24704244 Ruwi Hotel Tinello......................................... 24502570 The Treasurebox Hotel Trader Vic’s................................. 24680000 InterContinental Muscat Tropicana.................................... 24660660 Crowne Plaza Hotel Muscat

Long Bar and Xyro ...................... 24776666 Al Bandar Hotel, Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah

Mediterranean

Nirvana ......................24781901/ 97015530 CBD

Bellapais .................................... 24521100 Risail Complex

O'Malleys .................................... 24487777 Radisson Blu

Mediterranean Grill ................. 246803000 InterContinental Muscat

Periwinkle’s Pub ......................... 26795545 Al Sawadi Beach Resort

Tapas & Sablah ........................... 24776666 Al Bandar Hotel, Shangri La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa

Piano Lounge .............................. 26776666 Al Bander Hotel, Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah

Tomato ........................................ 24680000 InterContinental Muscat

Rock Bottom Cafe’ ...................... 24564443 Ramee Guestline Hotel

Pubs & Lounge Al Ghazal .................................... 24680000 InterContinental Muscat Al Jizzi Lounge ............................ 26841111 Sohar Beach Hotel Al Marrah Pub ............................ 24424404 Al Bahjah Hotel Barrio Fiesta ............................... 24592900 Majan Hotel Churchill’s Pub............................ 24487123 Muscat Holiday Inn

Sama Terazza ............................. 24507888 Park Inn Muscat Sports Bar ................................... 24487123 Muscat Holiday Inn The Hut ....................................... 26795545 Al Sawadi Beach Resort The Lazy Lizard ........................... 24487777 Radisson Blu The Wahiba ................................. 26795545 Al Sawadi Beach Resort

Club Bar ..................................... 24704244 Ruwi Hotel

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Club Safari.................................. 24602327 Grand Hyatt Muscat

Pavo Real .................................... 24602603 MQ

Copacabana ............................... 24641234 Grand Hyatt Muscat

Senor Pico................................... 24680000 InterContinental Muscat

Duke’s Bar ................................... 24660660 Crowne Plaza

Mydan, MRM ...............................26871553

Feeney’s Irish Pub....................... 99262821 Al Qurum Resort Habana Cafe ............................... 24602327 Grand Hyatt Muscat John Barry Bar............................. 24641234 Grand Hyatt Layalina Bar ................................ 24487123 Muscat Holiday Inn

Steak & Grill Grill House ................................. 24603660 Just Grilled.................................. 24601290 Oasis By The Sea, Shatti Al Qurum Kobe’s Sizzlers .........24563220 / 24564092 GBM Building, Qurum The Safari Rooftop Grill .............24641234, .................................................. 24641114 Grand Hyatt Muscat

Le Pub......................................... 24702311 Al Falaj Hotel

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Apollo Hospital Apollo Hospital Muscat is associated to the Apollo Hospitals Group – India, Asia’s largest and most trusted healthcare group. Apollo Hospital Muscat is a well-known healthcare provider in the Sultanate of Oman which provides the most modern state-of-the-art healthcare services under one roof with highly motivated and dedicated professionals. Apollo Hospital Muscat is a 60 multi-specialty bedded hospital which strengthens the healthcare infrastructure in Sultanate of Oman, setting new benchmarks in quality standards in healthcare delivery. Keeping with the tradition of delivering healthcare at par with the best in the world, Apollo relies a great deal on innovation, introspection and improvement to render tender loving care to patients.

Apollo Hospital Muscat, provides holistic healthcare that includes prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and health education for patients, their families and clients by touching their lives.

Emergency Services | Gynaecology | Orthopaedic | Department of Knee & Hip Replacement Surgery | General & Laparoscopic Surgery General Medicine | Cardiology | Gastroenterology | Dentistry & Oral Maxillofacial Surgery | ENT/ Hearing Aid Clinic | Endocrinology Bariatric/ Weight Reduction Surgery | Urology | Neurology | Dermatology | Physiotherapy | Rheumatology Round the Clock Services (24X7) | Emergency Department of Imaging Services: • MRI • ULTRASOUND • CT SCAN • DENTAL RADIOLOGY DEXA SCAN • X- RAY | Pharmacy | Laboratory

Al – Hamriya, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Tel : (+968) 24787766 / 24782666 / 24787780, Mobile: 96478181, Fax : (968) 24700093 Email : info@apollomuscat.com, Web : www.apollohospitalmuscat.com

MOH Approval No: 215/2016

Apollo Hospital Muscat renders healthcare services in: