OMAN GROK Daily News – Excerpts from International Media Reports
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Al Siyabi Becomes First Omani to Scale Mount Everest [May 24]
“Omani adventurer Khalid Bin Sulaiman Al Siyabi has become the first Omani to scale Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world at 8,848 metres above sea level. After hoisting the Omani flag on Everest Summit, Al Siyabi, 37, said that his two-month-long mission was achieved after a lot of hardship and determination, according to a report by Oman News Agency. “It was not easy as it posed some risks, including changing weather conditions and severe cold with temperatures sometimes dropping to below 50 degrees Celsius,” he pointed out. He added that the climb to the Everest was delayed due to strong winds and heavy snowfall. “Lack of Oxygen on top was one of the toughest challenges that I face during this expedition,” he said. He revealed that some of the members of the team had to drop out due to severe hardship. However, he added, that he had resolved to reach the peak making the venture his way of commemorating celebrations of Oman’s 40th National Day anniversary..” [Complete Report]
Franklin U. Signs Affiliation With Oman School [May 24]
“Franklin University’s latest overseas affiliation is taking the Columbus school into another Middle Eastern country.
Franklin said it has signed a deal with the Modern College of Business and Science in Oman that will make MBA classes available to students at the school this fall. Classes will be held at the school’s campus in Muscat, Oman’s capital, and be taught in English by Franklin faculty who travel to the country and Modern College faculty. For Franklin, the deal takes the school deeper into what it calls a rapidly growing market for MBA programs. The affiliation will bring Modern College, an accredited school founded in 1996, its first graduate program..” [Complete Report]
