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GOLDEN Gate Restaurant to present shows by children in association with Muscat Children’s Amateur Theatre every Thursday & Friday! These shows will be presented during Thursday buffet Dinner and Friday Lunch buffet! Children and teens should be school or college students below 20 years. 500 Baiza per buffet will be contributed to the theatre and the money collected by the group will be donated as charity. At the basement in Al Araimi Complex, Qurum. For registration call 24571644
(OA/LE/7-07)

The Oman Centre for Traditional Music (OCTM) affiliated to the Information Ministry to hold OCTM Forum with cultural contests, art shows, photography exhibitions, publications display, science book fair, distribute fliers, video cassettes and CDs on Omani folklore music troupes in various parts of Oman. The venues are - Salalah from July 27 - August 4, Ibri from August 8 - 13, Ibra from August 19 - 24, Al Hamra from August 29 - September 3 & Saham from September 10 - 15.
(OA/LE/28-07)

Indian Social Club Annual In-House Table Tennis Tournament 2005 from 6th August 2005! The tournament is open to members & its Linguistic Wings. The categories are Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies Singles, Ladies Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Family Doubles, Veterans’ Singles, Boys’ Singles / Girls’ Singles (Under-16 years), Boys’ Singles / Girls’ Singles (Under-13 years), Boys’ Singles / Girls’ Singles (Under-10 years)! Last date for entries: 31st July. Entry: Fee Baisa 500 per participant per event. For more information call ISC at 24701347
(OA/LE/24-07)

Indian Social Club Malayalam Wing invites entries for various competitions on occasion of Onam 2005. The categories are
Dance – classical, non-classical & group for sub-junior, junior and senior category
Music & Fine Arts - light music, classical music, mimicry, fancy dress, painting and pencil drawing for sub-junior, junior, senior and adults
Literary - elocution, essay writing & recitation in English & Malayalam for sub-junior, junior and senior category
Atha Poovidal - laying of flower carpet for groups of 2 or 3
Cinematic Dance for sub-junior, junior, senior and adults
Last date for entries 10th August by 10pm. For more information call ISC on 24701347
(OA/LE/7-08)

An exhibition by Designer Anjum on August 11 at Radisson SAS Hotel, Al Khuwair at Saham ballroom from 10am - 10pm. The display to showcase variety of kurtis, skirts, salwar suits in cotton and lawn, floral prints and Eveningwear georgettes, chiffons and crochets!
(OA/LE/9-08)

Hotel SHERATON Oman Muscat to organise a Swimming Gala, a day full of fun on August 11 from 3 - 7 pm at the Poolside. Maximum 16 teams will compete in the relay, underwater treasure hunt and tug-of-war events. The team that scores the maximum number of points will be the winner. Medals will be awarded to the winning team, first and second runners-up. Each competing team must have four members with minimum 13 years. At least one female member must be in each team. The registration fee per team will cover snacks, soft drinks and juices. Entry: RO 5/- per team. For more details call Recreation Manager Mathew Peries at Sheraton Oman at 24799899
(OA/LE/7-08)

Hindi Wing of the Indian Social Club to organise a painting competition for children in the ISC Hall on August 12 in Darsait. For more information call 24701347
(OA/LE/18-07)

Arangettam (Debut Dance) programme of Annu Vishu in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi at the Le Grand Hall of Al Falaj Hotel on 12th August starting 6.30pm!
(OA/LE/3-08)

Gujarati Wing of Indian Social Club to organise ‘Kavita and Nibandh Spardha at 10am at ISC Darsait on 12th August.
(OA/LE/3-08)

14th Annual Arab Training Festival on 14th – 18th August. Organised by the Ministry of Manpower, it will be held under the banner of ‘Policies of Nationalisation and Issues of Job Seekers (Assessment and Future Visions)’. 12 Arab countries including Bahrain, UAE will participate. Number of workshop and training programmes will be organised on the sidelines of the festival.
(OA/LE/7-08)

Bahwan CyberTek to organise HR Conference on ‘Enabling Execution Excellence through Integrated and Technology driven HR Practices’ at Grand Hyatt Muscat on August 16. Prof K B Akhilesh, HR practitioner and academician from the Indian Institute of Science and visiting professor at Fledging University, USA will talk on competitive advantage by implementing integrated HR practices, implement HR process changes, building global top teams and competencies and enabling key executives to define career path. Prof Akhilesh (M Tech, MBA, PhD) has authored several books such as Evolving Performing Organisations Through People and R&D Management besides publishing over 100 papers in Indian and international journals.
(OA/LE/10-08)

3rd Camel Racing Festival will feature a total of 12 races. Organised by the Oman Equestrian and Camel Federation, the programme for the new season is as follows:
August 17 to 18: Al Mudhaibi (Al Sharqiyah)
August 24 to 25: Mahout (Al Wusta)
September 7 to 8: Ibri (Al Dhahirah)
September 14 to 15: Bidiya (Al Sharqiyah)
September 21 to 22: Thamrait (Dhofar)
November 30 to December 1: Manah (Dakhiliyah)
December 7 to 8: Saham (Al Batinah)
December 14 to 15: Al Sinaina (Al Dhahirah)
December 21 to 22: Haima (Al Wusta)
January 25 to 25, 2006: Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (Al Sharqiyah)
February 1 to 2: Al Musanaa (Al Batinah)
February 21 to 23: Barka (Al Batinah).
(OA/LE/10-08)

Pakistan to celebrate its Independence Day with a variety programme organised by Pakistan Social Club on August 18 at Dr A.Q. Khan Hall of Pakistan School Muscat. The artists include singer Samina Iqbal, drummer Zulfiqar alias Papoo Dholi and comedian Mastana. Samina’s melodious voice will revive the magic of late Noor Jehan. She has won several awards and remains perhaps the only singer who was allowed to sing Noor Jehan’s songs in her life by the singer herself. Papoo Dholi has a unique method of playing traditional drum ‘dhol’ combined with fusion of modern orchestra, creating all the beats and tunes with two sticks. Mastana is one of the most popular comedians of Lahore and is known for his wonderful mimicry of famous artistes. Entry through invitations only. For more details call 24798150, 99422786, 99374339 or 99357015
(OA/LE/10-08)

An exhibition on ‘Environment and Water Resources’ at the Municipality Recreation Centre in Salalah until August 19. Organised by the Directorate-General of Environment and Water Resources at Dhofar Governorate, as part of the ongoing Khareef Salalah Festival, it features introductory pamphlets and publications of guidance and documentary films stressing on the importance of preserving the environment and water resources as well as efforts being made by the Ministry in creating public awareness. Lectures on environment and water resources will be held on the sidelines of the event.
(OA/LE/10-08)

Four-Nation International Football Championship in Salalah from August 20 as part of the ongoing Khareef Festival! Organised in association with Oman Football Association, the tournament will be played over three days on a round-robin basis on August 20, 22 and 24. The participating countries are Kuwait, Bahrain United Arab Emirates and the under-19 Omani national team.
(OA/LE/31-07)

An Exhibition ‘Pakistan Solo’ showcasing Pakistani products and services from August 22 - 31 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre. Around 50 companies exhibiting products such as genuine and artificial leather goods; footwear; textile, fabric; apparel; hand-woven woollen carpets; rugs; wall coverings; gems; jewellery; food; processed food products; agricultural products; machinery; sweets; confectionery; spices; food ingredients; surgical equipment; pharmaceuticals; decorative items; lighting; automobiles; spare parts & accessories; sports goods; leisure wear & accessories; information technology software and stationary; industrial goods; home appliances; wooden & steel furniture; interior decor; traditional handicrafts; fashion apparel; electronics; crystal & glassware; ceramic; marble; crockery; cutlery; kitchenware; plastic; and melamine products. Timings: 10am - 1pm & 5pm - 10pm, Ladies day on Saturday on 10am - 12 noon & Friday between 4.30 - 10pm.
(OA/LE/7-08)

Teej Celebrations by Ladies of Hindi Wing of Indian Social Club on 25th August at the ISC Hall. For more information call 99024788
(OA/LE/3-08)

Indian Social Club Kerala Wing in association with Oman Hockey Association to organise Sixes Hockey Championship at the Jabr bin Zaid ground in Al Wattayah on August 26. The tournament will be open for all expatriates and will be played as per the rules of indoor hockey. Each match will be played for 20 minutes with a two-minute break for the change over after ten minutes of play. The final will be played over 30 minutes. Entry Fee: RO30 per team and each team can have a maximum ten players. For more details call Salih at 99597008, registration on or before August 18.
(OA/LE/10-08)

A blood donation camp by the Gujarati Wing of Indian Social Club at the temple hall, Darsait from 9am – 11.30am on 26th August!
(OA/LE/3-08)

‘Hasya Hangama’, a Hasya Kavi Sammelan organised by Indian Social Club Hindi Wing at Grand Hyatt Muscat on 26th August 2005!

Indian Social Club Kerala Wing to organise a six-a-side hockey tournament on 28th August 2005. Interested teams should call Salih on 99597008 for more details and registration before August 7.
(OA/LE/31-07)

8th Olympic Days Events from 1st – 30th August 2005! The games will include football, athletics for men and women, hockey, basketball, handball, volleyball, swimming, tennis, cycling, table tennis, weightlifting, powerlifting, water games, body building, women’s badminton, chess, cricket, surfing/sailing and shooting.
(OA/LE/15-05)

Gujarati Wing of Indian Social Club presents ‘Lali Leela, a play in Gujarati at Le Grand Hall, Al Falaj Hotel at 8pm on 31st August 2005
(OA/LE/7-08)

Khareef Fesival in Salalah 2005 will celebrate the ‘Frankincense and Family Gathering’ theme from July 15 – August 31, 2005. The festival will include traditional performance and folk dances representing heritage, arts and history of GCC Countries including Oman. The Festival will host famous Gulf, Omani and Arab singers in four musical evenings during the festival. Gulf Star Ibrahim Ba'Omar, Hussein al Gasmi and Dina Hayek will perform in the first programme, singers Abdul-Majeed Abdullah, Humaid al Zarei and Shams will take part in the second programme while singers Ahlam, Hamad al A'amri and Layla bint Naseeb will participate in the third programme. Singers Nabeel Shua'eel, Aryam and Salim al A'raimi will perform in the finale. The festival will host poets and other scholars, including poets Talal al Saeid, Hamid Zaid, Sa'ad Allosh and Wala Awwad. The sports activities in the Festival will start with a soccer championship for Gulf teams is being organised in Khareef festival from August 20 – 24, 2005, the participating teams are Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. A shooting contest, an Olympic run and a snooker contest will also be held for government and private establishments in Dhofar Governorate. A special ceremony will be held to mark the Renaissance day on 23rd July.
(OA/LE/14-07)

New Information centres to assist tourists during the Khareef season are being opened in Salalah this year. These centres are located at Haridh (the gateway to Salalah by road), Salalah Airport and at Al Hussn traditional souq. A similar centre will be opened at the Municipality Tourism Centre to assist visitors during Khareef Festival period on July 15. These centres will provide assistance to the tourists through booklets, pamphlets, maps and useful tourism information such as names of hotels, furnished apartments, souqs and restaurants plus main tourism attractions such as mountains, springs, beaches, tourism sites in Salalah and other wilayats of Dhofar.
(OA/LE/14-07)

September Festival organised by Silver Falcon Enterprises presents Kumar Sanu in a musical extravaganza on 1st September, Shabash Anarkali, a play in Hindi directed by Nadira Zaheer Babbar on 2nd September, ghazal maestros Pankaj Udhas and Talat Aziz on 15th September followed by Arabic musical evening with legendary Ali Bahar from Bahrain on 22nd September and a fashion show by India's leading fashion designer J J Valaya showing his autumn-winter collection choreographed by Anu Ahuja as a finale to the festival on 29th September.
Kumar Sanu is one of the most prolific singers in the Indian film industry. With 28 songs, he broke the Guinness world record for the largest number of songs recorded in a single day.
The Hindi play ‘Shabash Anarkali’, produced by Ekjute Theatre Company, is a parody of the romantic love story Saleem and Anarkali written by Surinder Gulati. Ekjute, under the guidance of Nadira Zaheer Babbar has represented India in various international theatre festivals.
Pankaj Udhas is a great master of ghazal and has already visited Oman four times. Talat Aziz is one of the most versatile legends in the world of ghazal who expresses poetry with precision.
Ali Bahar, popular new generation Arabic singer combines rock, reggae and romantic ballads.
The fashion show by India's leading designer J J Valaya. The Valaya group designs, manufactures and retails fashion and lifestyle products, including apparel, accessories, home furnishings, object d'art, furniture and signature tapestries. The show is choreographed by Anu Ahuja, a popular model herself.
(OA/LE/28-07)

4th MRI Softball Cricket Tournament organised by Jazz Boys Cricket Club from 2nd, 9th and 16th September at Al Turki, Bausher, PDO and Shanfari grounds. Besides trophies for the winners and the losing finalists, and prizes for best batsman, best bowler, man of the match and man of the series, the organisers have introduced prizes for third position play-off between losing semi-finalists, best dressed team and prize for the maximum sixes. The draw will be held at the Passage to India Restaurant, Hatat House on August 30. Last date for entries along with the fees latest: August 30. For more information call Vinu at 99335292, Prem at 99310635 & Dylan at 99601743
(OA/LE/7-08)

Sri Lankan Holidays to host Sri Lankan Golf Classic, an amateur golf tournament in Sri Lanka from October 12 - 15 for avid golfers without the rigours of a professional game. The Airlines is offering special packages for the Golf Tournament starting from RO199 inclusive of economy class airfares, accommodation, airport transfers and transport to the golf course. A special golf tournament will be held in Oman, the winner will be hosted by Sri Lankan Airlines to play in Sri Lanka. The dates Oman tournament would be announced later. Sri Lankan Airline flies on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from Muscat to Colombo with onward connections to Malaysia, Maldives and India. For more details call Mezoon Travels on 24796694
(OA/LE/7-08)

The Oman Football Association (OFA) under-16 and under-19 leagues start from September 2005. The first and second division league for 2005-2006 seasons will begin from October 20 and will conclude in May 2006. Both the divisions have 12 clubs each. The third division league, which has a total of 15 clubs, will begin from December 1 and will run till April next year 2006.
(OA/LE/5-07)

An entertainment programme ‘Vasantha Sandhya’, an evening of nostalgia directed by East Coast Vijayan on September l at Sheraton Oman Hotel, at Sur Beach Hotel on September 2 and Al Falaj Hotel on September 4. Conceived and directed by Vijayan, the show will feature Manjari, Muscat singing sensation who won the best female singer award in the recently at Kerala State Film Awards. the other musicians and singers include M G Sreekumar, Balabhaskar, Sarika, Remya, Meerakrishna, Devi Chandana and Subi, comedy duo of Nazeer and Kalabhavan Navas.
(OA/LE/26-07)

PEIE 2005-06 Monthly Open House Workshop on September 13 at Knowledge Oasis Muscat by Raza Ashraf, CEO, Total Alignment. He will speak on business continuity and planning. The Workshop is being organised in association with Infocomm Group and United Media Services.
(OA/LE/20-07)

Gujarati Wing of Indian Social Club presents ‘Sham-a-Ghazal’ by Adil Mansoori, Ahmed Gul, Azim Tankarevi from US at the ISC Hall in Darsait at 8pm on 15th September. For more information call ISC at 24701347
(OA/LE/7-08)

Gujarati Wing of Indian Social Club is organising a seminar on ‘Personality Development’ by Dr Sarvesh Vora and Kirtida Desai at ISC Hall in Darsait at 8pm on 21st September. For more information call ISC at 24701347
(OA/LE/7-08)

Precept Management to organise a workshop on Emotional Intelligence on 20th - 21st September 2005 from 8.30am- 5pm at Grand Hyatt, Muscat. The workshop will highlight the 15 components like objectivity, stress management, interpersonal skills, motivating others and then offer practical methods and techniques to assist for successful in achieving your goals. Fees RO 425 (Inclusive materials, lunch & breaks at the venue). For more information call Precept Management Consultancy on 24497222, Fax 24540420, E-Mail precept@omantel.net.om, visit www.preceptmanagement.com 
(OA/LE/16-07)

Muscat Road Runners will hold the monthly 7-10km Predictor Run between Hyatt Regency and Best Western Hotels in Shatti Al Qurm starting at 5.30pm on September 14. for more details call 24494396/9250870, visit www.muscatroadrunners.com 
(OA/LE/5-07)

Oman represented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to host 2nd Conference for Businessmen from AGCC States and their Indian counterparts on January 28-29, 2005. The conference is next in the series of trade exchange Meeting between India and the AGCC states on February 16 & 17, 2004 in Mumbai. This conference will focus on co-operation in energy, research, development, telecommunications and co-operation in tourism in addition to discussing small and medium industries as well as other economic, commercial and investment topics.
(OA/LE/4-07)

35th His Majesty’s Cup Football Tournament organised by Oman Football Association from September 1, 2005 with a new format. The tournament was held in a knockout format but this year the initial phase will be a round-robin affair, the qualifying teams will face the knockout in the pre-quarters and quarterfinals, the semi-finals will be played on a home-and-away basis (two-leg system). This new format will provide more chance for the low-ranked teams in the initial rounds. 32 teams categorised in 8 groups with 4 teams each. The teams are as follows:
Group 1 - Muscat Club, Bahla Club, Ja’alan Club, Al Wahda Club
Group 2 - Seeb Club, Al Khabourah Club, Fanja Club, Badiyah Club
Group 3 - Oman Club, Majees Club, Saham Club, Al Shabab Club
Group 4 - Al Nasr Club, Ahli-Sidab Club, Mudhaibi Club, Quriyat Club
Group 5 - Dhofar Club, Al Ittihad Club, Musannah Club, Ibri Club
Group 6 - Al Aroubah Club, Al Salalm Club, Al Hilal Club, Yanqul Club
Group 7 - Sur Club, Suwaiq Club, Sohar Club, Rustaq Club
Group 8 - Al Nahda Club, Al Tale’ea Club, Nizwa Club, Al Hamrah Club
(OA/LE/15-05)

Historical Association of Oman organizes field trips giving close insight into Oman’s historic past and its beauty. For more information about the expeditions contact Membership Secretary Rosemary Hector on 24563074
(OA/LE/14-03)

Culin’Art Evening every first Wednesday of the Month at Al Marjan Restaurant! 6-course Gourmet Dinner with beverages accompanied by refined works of Art from Oman selected by Bait Muzna Gallery & introduced by the Artist themselves. For RO 30 + tax. AL BUSTAN PALACE HOTEL, for reservations call 24764133, Fax 24791269, Email: albustan@interconti.com , Visit us at www.albustanpalace.com
(OA/LE/4-04)

Log on to www.lgphotoclub.com  for an online photography competition for residents of Oman, Bahrain, Qatar & the UAE. All photographs need to be high resolution 600 x 400 pixels and within 200 kbs. The uploaded pictures can be viewed online within four hours during working days after the webmaster’s approval. Registered members can host their digital pictures /scanned photographs on the website and vote for best pictures. The entry winning maximum votes in each category will Win LG Prizes every month.
(OA/LE/13-12)

A Humour Club will be held at the Qurum Rose Garden every Wednesday from 8pm with Naturopath & Counselor Zeenat Merchant. Humour is a wonderful stress-reducer and antidote to stress. For more details call Zeenat on 99210965.
(OA/LE/9-12)

Visit PDO Planetarium shows for Free! Arabic Shows: Every Wednesday from the month of May - October at 5pm and November - April at 4pm, every Thursday 11-12noon. English Shows: Every Wednesday from 7- 8pm, every Thursday 10-11pm. School group for Arabic & English on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 1st show from 9 - 10am and 2nd show from 10.30 - 11.30am! There are no shows on Mondays, Friday and public holidays! For reservations call 24675542 or fax 24675553, email: planetarium@pdo.co.om  visit us at www.pdo.co.om/planetarium
(OA/LE/4-12)
 

2nd ‘BA Public Speaker Challenge 2005’, an inter-school public-speaking competition for English-speaking schools in Oman at Grand Hyatt on November 11, 2005 in association with the Ministry of Education. The finals for this event will be held at Grand Hyatt on December 2. The competition is divided into 3 categories young, middle and senior categories, 3 winners from each category will be chosen for the Grand finale. All competitors will be required to present two speeches: Prepared and Impromptu speech. The participating schools are Ahmed bin Majid, Al Huda School, Al Sahwa School, Azzan bin Qais School, Bangladesh School, Creative Private School, Egyptian School, Indian School Al Ghubra, Indian School Muscat, Indian School Wadi Kabir, Muscat Private School, Qurum Private School, Royal Flight School, TAISM, British School Muscat, Pakistan School Muscat, Sri Lankan School, The Sultan School, Indian School, Salalah and British School, Salalah
(OA/LE/5-07)
 

2nd edition of Food Expo 2005 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre from December 6 - 8, 2005. the exhibition will include food and beverage, food catering, food technology, hospitality services and retail and franchise services. according to trade statistics, overall Gulf Food industry is estimated to be worth over $9 billion a year. For more information call Oman International Trade & Exhibitions, Tel: (968) 24564303, 24564268, 24561073, Fax: 24565165, 24561176, E-mail: oitex@omantel.net.om, Visit us on www.oite.com 
(OA/LE/5-07)

The Public Authority for Handicrafts invites innovative work of Art by the artisans for 3rd Handicraft Contest. Contestants will be judged on their one display showing unique features reflecting Omani culture and heritage. Last date for submission of application: 31st December 2005.
(OA/LE/5-07)