Sultan Qaboos, 79, Is Dead; Built Oman Into Prosperous Oasis of Peacemaking
The longest-serving Arab ruler, Qaboos pulled his nation from poverty and brokered quiet talks between global foes.
Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman during a meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the Beit Al Baraka Royal Palace in Muscat, Oman, in 2019.Credit.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Pool photo, via Associated Press
Published Jan. 10, 2020Updated Jan. 14, 2020
BEIRUT, Lebanon Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman, who over nearly five decades in power transformed his Persian Gulf kingdom from an isolated enclave into a developed nation known for brokering quiet talks between global foes, has died, the Omani government announced on Saturday. He was 79.
Z-Corp distributes masks and sanitisers for senior citizens at Social Welfare Home in Rustaq
Tuesday 19/January/2021 14:42 PM
By: Times News Service
Muscat: As part of its commitment to contribute towards meaningful causes in the community, The Zubair Corporation (Z-Corp)’s ‘collaboration team’ recently visited the Social Welfare Home at Al Rustaq and distributed masks and santisers for senior citizens.
The ‘collaboration team’ comprises a group of employees of Z-Corp and its subsidiaries who participate in community initiatives which are planned and conducted by them.
The ‘collaboration team’ stressed on the importance of using face masks and how they play a very vital role in personal hygiene and protection from germs and other deadly infections.
The wisdom of the past, the lessons for the future
By: Gautam Viswanathan
What time did you get up this morning? It’s the weekend, so you might be forgiven for sleeping in today. Not, though, if you are Ahmed Al Mahrouqi.
The 63-year-old Omani is currently leading an expedition on camelback from Adam to Muscat in an effort to prove that the old ways are best, and on this journey, will adopt a lifestyle similar to the ones his ancestors did.
“I also realised, in 2013, when I first began these trips, that a lot of people who were crossing the road or driving rashly, suffered many accidents, because of the high speed of vehicles,” says Ahmed. “My advice to the younger generation is to learn from their elders.
Z-Corp in association with OCC launches online platform to teach chess
By: Times News Service
MUSCAT: To commemorate and as part of the celebration of the 50th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, The Zubair Corporation (Z-Corp), in association with Omani Chess Committee (OCC), has launched an online platform dedicated to the game of chess in the presence of Al Zubair Mohammed Al Zubair, Vice Chairman, The Zubair Corporation. The launch of this platform comes within the framework of the country s ongoing celebrations of the glorious 50thNational Day. The online platform which will help learn about chess is now active.
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