Blackandwhite Oman

10/09/2025

POWER TO DREAM SPEAKERS’ CONFERENCE ON SEPTEMBER 28 AT SQU GRAND HALL
GLOBAL SPEAKERS: *Chris Gardner – Entrepreneur * Chetan Bhagat – Author *Laura Dekker – Champion Sailor *Khalid Al Ameri – Youtuber/ Digital content creator
OMANI SPEAKERS: *Hatim Al Abdissalaam – Author *Hassan Ali Shaban – Arab Board Games Founder *Noora El Esry – Student *Haitham Sulaiman – Film Maker *Mohamed Al Khaifi – Wood Whisperer /Wood Worker *Manasik Al Moosawi – AI Expert/Designer *Noor Al Mandheri – Sportsperson/Mountain Climber *Dr Lamya Al Haj – Academician/ Coach *Event hosted and facilitated by Veteran Journalist Bikram Vohra
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Priya Arunkumar Beneek Sirajudeen Adarsh Madhavan Radha Kumar Lakshmi Kothaneth Niveda Arunkumar

12/12/2024

12/12/2024

Purple has over the years featured some iron women of Oman with the goal of sharing the personal stories of ordinary women who uplifted themselves to become extraordinary. These women who are featured in the current edition of Purple refused to bow down to circumstances that tried to beat them down and limit their potential. Unfazed by the world that tried to make them stick to what they were, they went ahead and became what they were meant to be.
Today, with their simple ways, which however are not easy to emulate, they have illustrated the power that exists in each woman, especially when they follow their hearts, proving that there are no limits to what they can become.

Purple has over the years featured some iron women of Oman with the goal of sharing the personal stories of ordinary women who uplifted themselves to become extraordinary.  These women who are featured in the current edition of Purple refused to bow down to circumstances that tried to beat them do...

31/10/2024

We are celebrating a unique collaboration—an integration of strength, skills, and perspectives: Tawaddud Al Yahmadi
“Together, Omani men and women have forged a partnership built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to the future of Oman,” says TAWADDUD AL YAHMADI, physicist and a creative content creator, to the Purple online.“We are not just celebrating women’s accomplishments; we are celebrating a unique collaboration—an integration of strength, skills, and perspectives that is propelling our nation forward,” Tawaddud added.
Read more at https://blackandwhiteoman.com/we-are-celebrating-a-unique-collaboration-an-integration-of-strength-skills-and-perspectives-tawaddud-al-yahmadi/

“Together, Omani men and women have forged a partnership built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to the future of Oman,” says TAWADDUD AL YAHMADI, physicist and a creative content creator, to the Purple online.Integration of strength, skills, perspectives. “We are not just celebrating ...

31/10/2024

Environment Authority launches Green Industrial Cities Initiative
MUSCAT – Acting in cooperation with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), the Environment Authority (AI) today launched the “Green Industrial Cities Initiative” (GICI), which aims to establish green belts in industrial cities and set criteria for the concept of launching a Green Industrial City.
Read more at https://blackandwhiteoman.com/environment-authority-launches-green-industrial-cities-initiative/

MUSCAT –  Acting in cooperation with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), the Environment Authority (AI) today launched the “Green Industrial Cities Initiative” (GICI), which aims to establish green belts in industrial cities and set criteria for the concept of launching ...

31/10/2024

Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan and Company launches 2025 Suzuki Swift, opens new Suzuki showroom in Azaiba
MUSCAT – Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan & Co., the exclusive dealer of Suzuki vehicles in Oman, launched the all-new 2025 Suzuki Swift alongside the inauguration of a new state-of-the-art Suzuki showroom in Azaiba.
Read more at https://blackandwhiteoman.com/moosa-abdul-rahman-hassan-and-company-launches-2025-suzuki-swift-opens-new-suzuki-showroom-in-azaiba/

MUSCAT – Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan & Co., the exclusive dealer of Suzuki vehicles in Oman, launched the all-new 2025 Suzuki Swift alongside the inauguration of a new state-of-the-art Suzuki showroom in Azaiba. The highly anticipated 2025 Suzuki Swift brings with it a host of upgrades from the prev...

31/10/2024

VFS Global appointed to offer Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival service to 97 nationalities, including Kuwait, Oman and Qatar
DUBAI – The Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Indonesia has appointed VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, as the exclusive private service provider for Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) to make the process seamless, promote inbound tourism, increase investments into Indonesia, and enhance overall traveller experience.
Read more at https://blackandwhiteoman.com/vfs-global-appointed-to-offer-indonesia-e-visa-on-arrival-service-to-97-nationalities-including-kuwait-oman-and-qatar/

DUBAI – The Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Indonesia has appointed VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, as the exclusive private service provider for Electronic Visa...

31/10/2024

Support and partnership across genders make Oman’s progress truly remarkable: Marwa Al Wadhahi
Omani women are fortunate to have strong support from men, says
MARWA AL WADHAHI, athlete and member of the national weightlifting team of Oman, and HSSE communications’ specialist, OQ. Noting that she had personally experienced this support from men on numerous occasions, Marwa added to the Purple online that “This support and partnership across genders are what make Oman’s progress truly remarkable.”
Read more at https://blackandwhiteoman.com/support-and-partnership-across-genders-make-omans-progress-truly-remarkable-marwa-al-wadhahi/

Omani women are fortunate to have strong support from men, says  MARWA AL WADHAHI, athlete and member of the national weightlifting team of Oman, and HSSE communications’ specialist, OQ. Noting that she had personally experienced this support from men on numerous occasions, Marwa added to the Pur...

31/10/2024

RAFO Air Training Centre celebrates 50th anniversary of its establishment
MUSCAT – The Specialised Air Training Centre of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its establishment today. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence.
Read more at https://blackandwhiteoman.com/rafo-air-training-centre-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-its-establishment/

MUSCAT – The Specialised Air Training Centre of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its establishment today. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence. The celebration, held at the Special...

31/10/2024

Bank Muscat celebrates the 10th anniversary of Najahi Business Banking
MUSCAT – The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector has witnessed increasing attention worldwide due to the essential role they play in supporting economies and their integral part in sustainable development plans. Understanding this significance, the Bank strives to strengthen its support for the sector starting from the inauguration of Najahi Business Banking unit in 2014.
Read more at https://blackandwhiteoman.com/bank-muscat-celebrates-the-10th-anniversary-of-najahi-business-banking/

MUSCAT – The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector has witnessed increasing attention worldwide due to the essential role they play in supporting economies and their integral part in sustainable development plans. Understanding this significance, the Bank strives to strengthen its support for ...

31/10/2024

Numerous iconic Omani women are shining examples for Omani and Arab women: Noof Said Al Saidi
The Omani woman has historically stood out in several ways—her leadership, initiative, responsibility, balance, and determination, points out NOOF SAID AL SAIDI, head of marketing section, A’Sharqiyah University. “She has made significant contributions to the development of society, science, and the economy in both Arab and global history,” Noof Al Saidi said in remarks made to the Purple online.
Read more at https://blackandwhiteoman.com/numerous-iconic-omani-women-are-shining-examples-for-omani-and-arab-women-noof-said-al-saidi/

The Omani woman has historically stood out in several ways—her leadership, initiative, responsibility, balance, and determination, points out NOOF SAID AL SAIDI, head of marketing section, A’Sharqiyah University.“She has made significant contributions to the development of society, science, an...

31/10/2024

Hakkasan debuts world-renowned Cantonese dining experience at The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
MUSCAT – Hakkasan, the renowned Cantonese dining concept from Tao Group Hospitality, celebrated the grand opening of its twelfth location at The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort. Since its inception in London in 2001, Hakkasan has consistently redefined the boundaries of modern Cantonese cuisine, earning prestigious accolades, including Michelin stars in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. With its arrival in Muscat, Hakkasan invites diners to embark on a remarkable culinary journey that promises to captivate the senses.
Read more at https://blackandwhiteoman.com/hakkasan-debuts-world-renowned-cantonese-dining-experience-at-the-st-regis-al-mouj-muscat-resort/

MUSCAT – Hakkasan, the renowned Cantonese dining concept from Tao Group Hospitality, celebrated the grand opening of its twelfth location at The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort. Since its inception in London in 2001, Hakkasan has consistently redefined the boundaries of modern Cantonese cuisine, e...