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Oman Green Awards in
December
The role of businesses,
institutions and individuals in environmental protection and
preservation is invaluable. Its time that we applauded such
initiatives
In Dece mber
this year, Oman Green Awards (OGA) 2009 will honour voluntary
efforts and achievements by organisations big and small, and
by individuals. An independent panel of judges – experts in
the field of environmental initiatives – will judge the entries.
OGA, actively supported by the Ministry of Environment &
Climate Affairs, Ministry of Health (Department of Environmental
and Occupational Health) and the Environment Society of Oman,
is a platform to honour and appreciate outstanding environmental
vision, endeavours, initiatives and achievements.
There are eight award categories for a company to nominate
itself under. They include:
The Green Innovation Award
- The most original idea for environmental protection
Green Campaign of the Year
- The best public awareness campaign across all mediums
The Green Habitat Award
- For the most eco-friendly and healthy workplace
The Green Champion - Any
person/individual who has contributed to the ‘green’ cause
Green Research Award -
Best research in the field of environment conservation ( e.g.
alternative sources of power)
Green Landscape Award
- Most eco-friendly landscape in terms of utility. (Real Estate
Projects)
Green Footprint Award
- For companies who have initiated measures and taken steps
to effectively reduce or offset their carbon footprint
Green Guardian Award -
For the organisation that strongly espouses the values of
environmental protection, preservation and conservation through
eco-friendly practices at the workplace and in the community
as a whole
If you are not sure about the award categories to nominate
your company under, you could still enter the competition
by listing the activities taken up by your company in the
area of environment preservation, and we will guide you in
the nomination process. Access is also available to the Green
Champion Award form for individual nominations.
Tell us something about what you have done in the past year
or two to preserve the environment. Whether you led a project,
saved something from being wasted away, did great work in
spite of difficulties outside your control, OGA wants to hear
about it, and express an appreciation. Ours is a planet of
wonders. Nature is what we see, but we often miss the beauty
and simplicity of nature because we are too busy and distracted.
Its extraordinary beauties only reaffirm the countless reasons
we should care about the future of life on Earth.
The role of businesses, institutions and individuals in environmental
protection and preservation is invaluable. Responsible and
sustainable methods, adoption of environmentally sound technologies,
policies and practices – these are what will protect our natural
resource.
Just remember, the closing date for all nominations is November
23. So, you need to get to the special website -
www.oeronline.com/greenawards - and register yourself
immediately!
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November - 2009 |
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Sunshine Time
The recent rally of the MSM
30 index reflects the robustness of the Sultanate’s macro-economy. As
investor confidence improves, Mayank Singh looks at the factors
underpinning this trend |
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Oman Green Awards in December
The role of businesses, institutions and individuals in
environmental protection and preservation is invaluable. Its time that
we applauded such initiatives |
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Changing Role
Oman has been undergoing a gradual process of evolution and a
dynamic private sector is a result of this says Dr Mohammed M Al Yousef,
Group Chairman, Al Yousef Group |
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A genuine life-saver
Oman recently received its first batch of the H1N1 vaccine but
there have been some concerns about its safety. Malcolm Xavier Crasta
speaks to Jihane F Tawilah, WHO representative in Oman, to see if these
rumours hold any ground |
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New playing fields?
Mazoon Mobile and Samatel are the latest mobile resellers to
enter the telecom sector. Visvas Paul D Karra does a status check of
their prospects in a saturated market |
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Cutting procedural delays
Phase one of the one-stop-shop cut down turnaround time for
businesses. Manal Abduwani, DG of planning and follow up, Ministry of
Commerce and Industry talks to Mayank Singh about the government’s
future plans in this regard |
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At the forefront
Al Omaniya Financial Services was recently rated as the No. 1
non-banking financial company in Oman. Malcolm Xavier Crasta speaks to
its CEO Aftab Patel to find out the reason behind their success |
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‘I Want To Fly A Plane From Doha To Muscat Someday’
Khalid Ibrahim A Al Mahmoud, Chief Operating Officer, Nawras
has been an integral part of the mobile service provider’s success in
the Sultanate. Visvas Paul D Karra catches up with him for a tete-a-tete |
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Beyond Muscat
The Landmark Group is one of the largest retailers in the Middle East.
Akshay Bhatnagar and Sushmita Sarkhel, in conversation with Clive
Freeman, the new GM of Landmark Group, Oman |
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Back To Normal
The property market in Oman
has found the balance it needed after being rocked by the global
financial crisis, says Christopher J Steel, Managing Partner, Savills
Oman. A report by Visvas Paul D Karra |
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Saudi economy wins accolades
The liberal measures encompassing foreign investment that were
enacted in April 2000 encouraged foreign firms to own majority stakes in
companies within the kingdom. it also helped saudi arabia’s accession
to the wto in december, 2005 |
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A befitting tribute
The Living Ghost, Akshay Kumar Parija’s ode to his native state Orissa
has been winning critical acclaim across the globe. Mayank Singh reports |
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The all weather workout
Swimming is a great way to lose weight and build stamina at the
same time. Swimming is a good fitness choice for just about everyone,
especially those who have physical limitations or who find other forms
of exercise painful. |
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