Oman Tattoo 2010

for Sultan Qaboos

It was nice to watch the Oman Tattoo which is one of several large scale events for the 40th National Day in Oman.

Apart from the superb mass marching there was a night time parachute drop – and some of the parachutists managed to land on the bright spot.

Parachute descents for the Oman Tattoo
Parachute descents for the Oman Tattoo

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Queen Elizabeth and Omans Horses during Queen Elizabeth Oman visit

with Sultan Qaboos

It was so nice to get an invitation to the horse event that Sultan Qaboos had organized Queen Elizabeth Oman visit.

Horse Race for Queen Elizabeth in Oman
Horse Race for Queen Elizabeth in Oman

 

It was at the same small Royal Cavalry area in which Continue readingQueen Elizabeth and Omans Horses during Queen Elizabeth Oman visit

40th National Day in Oman 2010

is being prepared for in Salalah

Though it’s a few months away the preparations for Oman 40th National Day on 18th November 2010 are under way.

Salalah Thumrait Road
Salalah Thumrait Road

Here, in Salalah, new street lighting is being put up – the main road to Thumrait &  Muscat has been done up to the foothills and it looks as though all arterial routes in town will soon have their own striking light system.

Salalah Street Light
Salalah Street Light

Football in Oman

a win for National day

Al Taawn Football Team, which we sponsor,  had a good win in the local league competition to celebrate Oman’s 39th National Day . They won the first round 4:1 and went through to the final against Hai Aldhahir .

Football Winners
Football Al Taawn Football Team are Winners

 

In a very competitive game the single goal was scored by Yahya AlBusafi of Al Taawn . So it’s probably the only time Arabesque will overcome the might of Toyota – as we sponsor the winning team and they the losers.