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Observer
2 days ago
- Science
- Observer
Annual science fiesta pays tributes to 70 years of India–Oman ties
Students and teachers from as far as Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, Khasab, Sur, Ibri, Al Rustaq, Salalah and other schools in Muscat and nearby areas arrived at the campus of the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) to compete in the Annual Science Fiesta 2025 of the Indian Science Forum, an innovative event dedicated to 70 years of India–Oman diplomatic relations. The Annual Science Fiesta 2025 brought together bright young minds from across Oman for a dynamic celebration of science, technology and innovation. The Indian School Al Ghubra won the Rolling Trophy for the overall champion. The first runner-up was Indian School Bausher while the Indian School Al Maabela bagged the second runner-up. 'AI – Mind Meets Machine', was this year's theme in competitions such as debates, poster making, digital symposium and exhibition. More than 5,000 students vied for the Shastra Pratibha contest. The Science and Technology Achievement Award was presented to Dr Monojit Choudhury, Professor at Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), Abu Dhabi, who was also the keynote speaker. He works on natural language processing (NLP) and various branches of cognitive and social sciences. He has drawn inspiration from and contributed to the fields of historical and evolutionary linguistics, sociolinguistics, ethics, culture studies and ethnography. Tariq bin Hilal al Barwani, technologist and influencer, was honoured with the prestigious Jayakar Award. 'This award is not just a recognition of past achievements, but a call to continue building, inspiring and transforming lives,' said Tariq, adding, 'I dedicate this honour to every young dreamer who believes in the power of knowledge, resilience and service to society.' The award was presented by G V Srinivas, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, in the presence of Dr J Retnakumar, Chairman of the Indian Science Forum, Kiran Asher and Syed Ahmad Salman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Indian Schools in Oman.
Times of Oman
5 days ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Royal Oman Police thwarts smuggling operations
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police(ROP) has successfully thwarted two separate smuggling operations in different parts of the country. In the first incident, the South Sharqiyah Governorate Police arrested four Omani citizens for attempting to smuggle large quantities of tobacco. The suspects reportedly unloaded the contraband on a beach in the Ashkhara of Jaalan Bani Bu Ali and transported it in two fish transport trucks to conceal their illegal activity. Legal procedures against them are underway. Meanwhile, customs officials at the Hamasa border checkpoint intercepted an Omani citizen trying to smuggle a Vietnamese national into the country. The individual was found hidden inside a professionally designed travel storage box. Authorities have initiated legal measures against the suspect.
Muscat Daily
02-06-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman's Ajwa al Ashkhara Festival seeks jobseekers to join
Muscat – The Governorate of South Sharqiyah, through the office of the wali of Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, has opened registration for jobseekers in the Al Ashkhara area to participate in the organisation and management of the upcoming Ajwa al Ashkhara Festival 2025. Now in its third edition, the Al Ashkhara festival has become one of the governorate's most anticipated annual events. It continues to attract growing numbers of visitors, residents, and tourists with its vibrant mix of cultural, recreational, and heritage-based programmes. The event, to be held later in the month, plays a key role in promoting domestic tourism and celebrating the unique identity of this coastal town. This initiative forms part of a wider strategy to empower local youth by involving them in the planning and execution of major tourism and community-focused events. Organisers say the forum also offers participants hands-on experience in event management, hospitality, and teamwork – skills that are increasingly valued in Oman's expanding tourism sector. Registration is open exclusively to jobseekers residing in Al Ashkhara and will remain open until June 4, officials informed. Interested applicants can register online at the following link: Officials are encouraging early registration, noting that selected participants will receive orientation and training ahead of the event to ensure its smooth and professional delivery. The second edition of the Ajwa al Ashkhara Festival attracted more than 300,000 visitors, underscoring its growing popularity and potential as a key driver of local tourism.
