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Times of Oman
28-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Iranian President visits Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Muscat: President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran visited on Wednesday the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque within the framework of his current official to the Sultanate of Oman. Upon their arrival, the Iranian President and his accompanying delegation were received by Habib Mohammed Al Riyami, Chairman of the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science. During the visit, the Iranian President and his accompanied delegation were briefed on the mosque's history, and its Omani and Islamic architectural designs. President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran went on tour of the mosque's facilities, such as the library, lecture hall and other facilities. At the conclusion of his visit, the Iranian President signed the VIP visitors' register, expressing his admiration of the mosque's designs and architectural artistry, which represent an outstanding example of Islamic architectural arts and its role in supporting and enhancing Islamic studies. The Iranian President was accompanied during the visit by several officials from both sides.
India.com
22-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet man who started business with Rs 50, now owns Rs 13290 crore company, his name is…, business is…
PNC Menon is founder of Sobha Limited, one of India's leading real estate firms. He was born in Palghat, Kerala, into a poor family. His father, a farmer, passed away unexpectedly. His mother was ill and family faced various financial struggles that also affected Menon's study so he could not complete his degree. The turning point in Menon's life came in the 1970s when he received a job offer in Oman. He used to earn only Rs 50. Later on he moved to the Middle East. He faced several challenges over there. He took a loan of Rs 3.5 lakh and started an interior design venture. After years of working he started getting high-profile projects. Some of the prestigious projects were Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Al Bustan Palace in Oman. He also collaborated with Narayana Murthy's Infosys for campus in Bengaluru. Sobha Limited In 1995, PNC Menon founded Sobha Developers, which later became Sobha Limited. It is one of India's largest real estate firms. Sobha Limited operates in 12 states across India, with a market valuation of Rs 14,789 crore. Menon expanded the company's business to the Middle East and other Arab nations.
