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June 21, 2011 Issue 175 June 21, 2011 Issue 175New Office Space Open for BusinessOman’s Population BoomAcademic Awarded CBE AwardsResults of Oman’s 2010 census were released last week, whichProfessor Yasir Suleiman, holder of the Sultan Qaboos Chair of Modern Arabic Studiesrevealed some interesting demographic trends, such as an increaseat the University of Cambridge UK was presented with a Commander of the Order of thein the country’s population. Oman’s total population, as of 2010,British Empire (CBE) award last week, for services to scholarship. Professor Yasir waswas announced to be 2,773,479, inhabiting 551,058 differentendowed with the Professorship of Modern Arabic at the University of Cambridge by Hishousing units. The most populous region was Muscat with 775,878Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said in 2005. The academic is also head of the Departmentinhabitants, the majority forming the Seeb area with 302,992of Middle Eastern Studies and is a founding director of the Prince Alwaleed Centre ofpeople. 192,235 inhabited the second most populous area of theIslamic Studies at Cambridge and has lectured internationally, including at Oman’s Sultancapital, Baushar. The Batinah was close behind as the secondQaboos University (SQU). “I am very proud to be the first holder of His Majesty’s Chair atmost populous area with a population of 772,590, with 140,006one of the world’s leading universities with its rich heritage and great accomplishmentsoccupying homes in the Sohar region. Salalah continued to homein Science, Social Science, Arts and Humanities. My appointment has been important forthe majority of Dhofar’s 249,729 population, with 172,570 reportedstrengthening the study of the Modern Middle East at Cambridge,” Professor Suleimanto be living in the city area.said in an interview during a symposium last year.The results of the census showed a marked increase in theROYAL DECREE ANNOUNCES 8500 NEW SCHOLORSHIPSscholarship programme, and external scholarships will includeSultanate’s population, rocketing from 2,331,391 in 2003. It alsoA Royal Directive announced that the number of internal and external scholarships opencourse fees, one return airline ticket, health insurance as well ashighlights a population shift to the capital; in 2003’s census,to Oman students has increased by 8,500. These include 7,000 internal scholarshipsa monthly allowance which will cover the estimated basic livingthe Batinah region formed the country’s largest population, withat private Higher Education Institutions in Oman, in subjects including hard sciences,cost for the student's country of residence, such as rent, travel and653,505 people. Although there was an increase in the Batinah’sas well as 1,500 external scholarship places for those looking to pursue undergraduateclothing. These new scholarships are ontop of the existing 2,808A new office space in the heart of Al Khuwair was recently opened, aimed at “transformingpopulation by some 119,085 people, Muscat today houses theprogrammes abroad. The state will cover the full cost of tuition fees with the internalscholarships reserved for students from lower-income families.the burgeoning entrepreneurial landscape” of Muscat. Bait Al Reem Business Centre offerscountry’s largest population thanks to an increase in Seeb's sizea range of office spaces, between 15 to 50 metres in size, to businesses of all sizes. Theby some 79,543 people, over the past 7 years. Omanis again formCentre’s serviced offices include stylish, modern aesthetic features along with the very latestthe majority of the population with 1,957,336 citizens, up fromin technology and infrastructure, making it already one of the most prestigious office spaces1,781,558 in 2003. The results also highlight a large increase inin the country. Company officials say they want to offer partners unprecedented value forthe number of expatriates in the country, with 816,143 residentsmoney and utmost convenience, and that they are confident this will unlock hidden growthrecorded in 2010, up from 559,257 in 2003.potential in businesses. The fully air-conditioned offices are open to clients 24-hours-a-day,7 days a week, coupled with ample parking spaces and a team of dedicated staff takingcare of administrative, maintenance and cleaning issues for altogether smooth service.Additional facilities are also on-hand such as a state-of-the-art, 24-seat Palm Boardroomwith complimentary, high-speed internet and fantastic audio facilities. A company official atReem Business Centre said, “For smaller or part-time businesses, having a well-equipped,impressive office makes a huge difference. However, it is not always feasible to own anoffice and that is why we have launched this Business Centre, where our clients can leaseworking spaces as per their requirements. In addition to being well connected by road tothe rest of the capital, the Business Centre offers exemplary flexibility and value for moneyin terms of size and lease. We are sure that the Business Centre will be a powerful enablingforce for businesses in Oman.”Results (2010)Muscat: 775,878Batinah: 772,590Sharqiyah: 350,514Dhakhliya: 326,651Dhofar: 249,729Dhahira: 151,669Buraimi: 72,917Wusta: 42,111Musandam: 31,425TOTAL: 2,773,479Visit www.sidioman.com for more details.Muscat:24564488Sohar:26846662