TEDxMuscat at the Millennium Resort Mussanah

The 2012 TEDxMuscat was held in the Millennium Hotel so after a drive from Muscat it was great to get a nice cold drink – and snacks. Later TEDx organised a buffet and as usual at the Millennium it was excellent – Chinese style.

Oman does seem to be trying to develop a workforce who will be able to thrive in the new economy of today’s world. So it seemed that the objectives of the day were to illustrate the power of creative thought, endeavour and importantly provide role models for the future entrepreneurs of Oman.

TEDxMuscat

Dr Abdullah Al-Zakwani the Executive Director of Industrial Innovation Centre of Oman set the tone by

Astana Philharmonic Orchestra from Kazakhstan

Al Bustans concert theatre was the venue for the Astana Philharmonic Orchestra where I watched an evening concert of Kazakh music and dance.

A Kazakh celebration dance

Oman’s Tourism and Geology Combine

I last met Ross Dowling when he hosted a seminar for Oman’s Tour Guides – so it was really nice to meet up with him again – this time for a several day conference on GeoTourism.

Ross Dowling

Its hoped that the conference will

Jewel of Muscat’s Museum opens

Sitting in her new home – the Jewel of Muscat is now

Oman Air wins an Award

Oman Air has collected the Airline of the Year award at France’s Laurier d’Or du Voyage d’Affaires. The Gold award was presented at the International French Travel Market IFTM-Top Resa, France’s leading international travel and tourism trade fair.

Oman Air