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Riyadh Al Balushi

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Omani blogger interested in technology, intellectual property, and internet law. You can follow Riyadh on Twitter or check out his blog.

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21 October 2011

Oman: Statute of State Amended Following Shura Council Elections

Written by Riyadh Al Balushi · Middle East & North Africa

A Royal Decree by the Sultan of Oman has announced amendments giving the Shura (Consultative) and State councils a say in the way the country is run. The laws give both houses new legislative and monitoring powers. Bloggers react to the results and what they see as tribal influences.

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10 June 2010

Oman: The Aftermath of Cyclone Phet

Written by Riyadh Al Balushi · Middle East & North Africa

Oman was hit a few days ago by cyclone Phet, a tropical cyclone originating from the Indian Ocean. This is the second major cyclone to hit Oman in three years. Bloggers report on developments in this post.

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7 February 2010

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Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Dr Shashi Tharoor is to have a meeting with the Twitter community of Oman on February 5.

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8 January 2010

Oman: Diet, Podcast, and the Higher Educational System

Written by Riyadh Al Balushi · Middle East & North Africa

Omani bloggers are back in the blogging scene as they start the new year with big resolutions and plans, writes Riyadh Al Balushi.

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11 October 2009

Oman: Bloggers Swine Flu Dance Off

Written by Riyadh Al Balushi · Middle East & North Africa

As part of their on-going online and offline initiative to raise awareness about the H1N1 virus, Omani bloggers organized a new roadshow event in which sanitizers and information leaflets were given to the visitors of a mall in Muscat. One blogger posted some footage on YouTube.

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9 October 2009

Oman: Twitter Meet Up

Written by Riyadh Al Balushi · Middle East & North Africa

Oman had its first Twitter gathering last night. More than 25 Twitter users attended the event and here are blog and Twitter reactions to how it went.

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