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June - 2009 |
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Truly 'Going Green'
While most people would relate ‘Going Green’ to planting of more trees
and increasing the level of greenery around ones home and neighbourhood,
corporate Oman is taking the concept to a much deeper level with
initiatives like carbon capture, conservation of energy and water,
controlling waste management and recycling. Malcolm Xavier Crasta and
Visvas Paul D Karra give a first-hand accountalk |
Renewable Energy – On a roll
The development of renewable energy is an ongoing process and
although it may
not be viable today, it may soon become relevant for Oman due to
newer technologies,
writes Visvas Paul D Karra |
Petroleum Development Oman:
A Planet-Friendly Mindset Takes Over
A look at how Petroleum Development Oman is contributing to
environment preservation |
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An indelible stamp
Our Guest Editor H E
Anil Wadhwa surprised us with his hands-on approach and
quick-wit understanding of the editorial process |
A class act
The OER Top 20 Debate and Awards gave a ringside view on the State of
the Sultanate's Economy and rewarded the best performing listed
companies. An OER report |
Steady progress
H E Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki, the Minister for National Economy
shares his thoughts on bilateral relations, the economic crisis and
Oman’s response in an exclusive interview with our guest editor, H E
Anil Wadhwa |
‘Disruption is in our
DNA’
Ramzi
Raad, Chairman and CEO, TBWA\RAAD talks about the impact of global
economic slowdown on the advertising industry and his agency's
partnership with the ZEENAH Group in an exclusive conversation with
Akshay Bhatnagar |
The Life of an Icon
We were recently given the opportunity to drive three of the
very best models that Rolls-Royce had to offer. But rather than
review the car we decided to take a look at its roots and find
out how the company came to be. Malcolm Xavier Crasta tells the
tale |
Trust is the key
Rohit
Walia – Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Bank Sarasin-Alpen and
Alpen Capital, Dubai replies to a set of questions sent out by our
guest editor, H E Anil Wadhwa
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Malaysia: A business
hub
Malaysia is a fast growing, modern and progressive nation. It
is one of the most developed economies in South East Asia and
enjoys strong socio-economic and political stability. A
multi-racial and multi-cultural population gives it cultural
diversity
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The Future of Investing:
Riddle, Mystery Or Enigma?
Investing has always been a game of navigating uncertainty and the
only anti-dote to that is a disciplined research-led investment
process with continual adjustments or rebalancing as the macro
situation evolves |
Incredible India: the
traveller's paradise
A
roadshow was held in Muscat recently to promote the ‘Visit India
2009’ campaign, put together by the travel industry in association
with Government of India. Visvas Paul D Karra travels to Mumbai,
Delhi and Agra for this exclusive report |
Private Ties
The demand for health services is set to escalate
considerably as Oman’s population grows larger. Aware of this
the government of Oman is welcoming private participation in the
healthcare industry, offering various incentives such as soft
loans and, in some cases, free land to medical entrepreneurs |
Kuwait embraces socio-economic change
The recent elections in Kuwait has come as a shot in the arm
for a government looking at taking on the financial crisis with
an economic stimulus package the election of four women MP's
adds to the country's image |
Samsung extends lead with LED TVs
Sungyong Hong, president, Samsung Electronics Co, Dubai, talks
about the brand positioning with its new television LED TV
technology to Visvas Paul D Karra |
Office Workout
If you have trouble
staying fit at work, these office exercises are a great way to
keep your body moving right at your desk. Raksha D’Souza checks
them out |
What next in the Bond Market?
While the markets are now optimistic about risk, the realities of
the world economy still do not justify unbridled optimism, given
this scenario it may be prudent to invest in government debt on any
dip |
Simple pleasures
Mohammed Al Hassani, Corporate
Communications manager, BankMuscat surprises one with his simplicity
and down-to-earth demeanour. Raksha D Souza and Visvas Paul D Karra
meet him for a tete-a-tete |
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Is a downturn a good
opportunity for start-ups? |
