Aish Elaqtta ايش اللقطه - is urban Omani which translates to 'What’s Happening?'
Oman Sail will be holding a gala end of year sailing and water sports festival at Shatti Al Qurum beach this weekend as a grand finale to the community beach sailing events and youth programme campaigns supported by Omantel and Oman Shipping throughout 2013.
4. Do you find the local blogger community effective in sending out the message of whats going on in the country? (with this I am referring to Muscat Muttering, Andy in Oman and Oman Collective and all due respect to other local bloggers)
I was going through my old personal blog, when I came across something I had written then and remembered it was based on a true story at the time. How the same message within the story has not changed, and that if anything the situation may have gotten worse with time.
Asma M Al Kharusi had struggled to establish a company and name for herself in what she believes to be the her door way to "promote Omani heritage and culture in a modern way". She persevered in her dream, and has finally reached a status that is befitting to the items, and heritage she bestows to each of the pieces on display in her shop. 
The idea for Asmaa Collectionz came to esxistance off her family’s travel company. Asmaa would take guests to Muttrah to buy local suvaniours, and realised that there was a gap in items that were Omani and modern. Her shop represents Omani pieces that are embellished with mother of pearl and lacquer; these unique items can be considered as the Omani antiques of the future.
Asma Al Kharusi can be considered an insparation to the young enterpuners seeking to establish a name in the market. Identifiying what was lacking in the local market, and with a pircing vision and determination was able to fill that need and also benefit in perserving the Omani heritage. 
Oman is making its mark in the tourism industry;
the basic need for visitors of this country has yet to be met. The responsible government
bodies should make a move to create a solution to these basic necessities. “Lack of restrooms or basic hygiene, in fact, is just the tip of the iceberg, which could sink Oman's ambitious vessel showcasing an authentic Arab heritage, architecture, cuisine and hospitality for the globetrotting community. We are talking about all the basic services including information centers, availability of local area maps, smaller accommodation facilities and local restaurants that meet food safety standards, which are essential for the country to evolve itself into a true global tourism destination. And they are very crucial when there's a tremendous effort to position Oman as an exotic and appealing holiday destination, feel many in the industry.”Source
During our weekly meet up with friends, we started discussing ‘Organic Food’; as to the various options to eat, and the lack of supply in Oman. This morning a friend shared the great news that the Organic Food and Café have started offering delivery services to Oman. Click here
The Zubair Small Enterprises Centre launched sometime in May of this year, is currently announcing the "winners" to recieve support in the growing SME sector in Oman.
The Forum ProgramThe OCF2013 program can be viewed
here.Information on OCF2013 PanelistsBio details on
OCF2013 panelists can be viewed
here.Forum Background NotesDetails on each of the
OCF2013 five panels plus possible panel speaking points can be viewed here.Want to Register?Should you
wish to register for OCF2013, please send an e-mail to: ocf2013@paiped.com 
Dar al Atta'a mobile library Maktabati (my library) to start touring by end November 2013. The bus is expected to start going around the capital area and its outskirts. The bus was donated by the funds generated at last years Crystal Ball held by Women's Guild Oman. source 
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