SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2016
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S P O R T S D AY
Goan Wing conducts ‘Indoor Games 2016’
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MUSCAT: The ISC Goan Wing organised ‘Indoor Games 2016’ recently, at ISC Multipurpose Hall, Darsait. Islinda Nunes, co-convener welcomed the audience. She thanked each and every person present for their interest and commitment to take part in the games and recognised the work done by the organising committee for putting up such a lovely event, says a press release. Averyl Silveira said the opening prayer and Anthony Lourenco, convener declared the Indoor Sports Day open. The rules for each game namely, table tennis, carom and darts were briefly explained by the coordinators Ryan Fernandes, Wilson Pacheco and Rahul Parab. It was remarkable to see an overwhelming response from the members of the Goan Community who participated with great enthusiasm and energy. DJ Pravin kept the crowd in a cheerful mood with some great music. Lots of spot prizes were given during the games.
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The chief guest for the evening was Ronnie Pereira. He is the first person in Oman to achieve a triple crown (singles, doubles and mixed doubles) in badminton in the year 1986. After that he was ranked in the top three in singles for the next five to six years and was unbeaten in mixed doubles for the next five years. He thanked the Goan Wing for giving him the opportunity to preside over the function. He wished the Goan Wing progress and prosperity for the future events. The guest of honour was Raul de Oliveira Fernandes. He is one of the founder members of Goan community of Oman and was also the helpline coordinator in the committee. As a token of appreciation the chief guest and the guest of honour were presented with a memento. The vote of thanks was given by Anthony Lourenco. He specially thanked Edwin Viegas, sports secretary and all other coordinators and volunteers for all the efforts put in organising the indoor games in a professional way.
INTERACTIVE SESSION
Open day held at Muscat University
MUSCAT: Muscat University, Oman’s newest university which is partnering with the highlyranked Cranfield University and Aston University in the UK, recently held open day sessions for the benefit of students and their parents, at its temporary location in the Children’s Public Library building in Al Qurum. Professor Anthony Cahalan, the vice chancellor, welcomed the visitors and made a detailed presentation to them about the development and mission of the university and the strong support provided by the government and the founders to ensure the university’s success, says a press release. It was a lively interactive ses-
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sion and the vice-chancellor along with administrative and faculty members addressed the questions and concerns in the minds of the audience. Cahalan said, “It was heartening to see so many eager young people wanting to be involved in this exciting new University. A number of students have already registered an interest for our pathway programmes and we look forward to further interest over the next month. We are making the dream of Muscat University into a reality and we hope that by providing high quality international education in Muscat, we can empower Omani and international students to achieve their dreams.”
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MUSCAT: Ooredoo has teamed up with Qatar Airways to add to the numerous benefits already enjoyed by members of its popular Nojoom loyalty programme. The innovative partnership means that from effective immediately, Nojoom members can redeem their points for Qatar Airways Privilege Club Qmiles through the Ooredoo App, with 50 Qmiles credited for every 500 Nojoom points, says a press release. “We are continually on the lookout for inspiring ways to enhance
our customers’ Nojoom membership experience and today we are delighted to further extend the range of rewards available with this agreement with Qatar Airways. We are confident that the Qmiles exchange scheme will be well-received by our customers and promise even more exciting benefits and exclusive privileges in the future. “Our Nojoom members certainly have a lot to look forward to,” said Raed Dawood, director of
PA K I S TA N S C H O O L M U S A N NA H
Pak Independence Day celebrated MUSCAT: Pakistan School Musannah celebrated 70th Independence Day of Pakistan on August 14 with enthusiasm and respect for the nation. The programme started with the recitation of few verses from the Holy Quran with heart touching voice of Ahmed Hameed followed by the Naat by Moazama Sanaullah, says a press release. Members of the School Management Committee were present at the occasion. A cake cutting
ceremony was held. Speeches in English and Urdu were delivered by Nadia and Shehnaz Fatima. The programme ended with the National Anthem of Pakistan.
Government Relations and Corporate Affairs at Ooredoo. Ian Di Tullio, vice president, CRM, Loyalty and Customer Care - Qatar Airways said: “Qatar Airways is pleased to partner with Ooredoo and to offer more options to earn Privilege Club Qmiles. Qatar Airways Privilege Club is our way of saying thank you to our programme members; this partnership extends our thanks for supporting our partner Ooredoo. Through partnerships with
Ooredoo, our existing partners worldwide and one world member airlines, Privilege Club continues to be ever more rewarding and to enable members to enjoy an exclusive range of benefits when choosing to travel with Qatar Airways.” The Nojoom programme was developed to reward Ooredoo’s loyal customers and to thank them for their continued use of the leading telecommunications company’s value-packed products and services.