Times of Oman
Decaf… Really
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- Decaf… Really
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Coffee culture comes with opinions. ☕
People working for hours in cafés with laptops… decaf drinkers… and those who order coffee mainly for Instagram.
What does a specialty coffee founder really think about all of this?
On Unscripted with Garima, host Garima Bhandari asks Mohammed Behlim, CEO & Co-Founder of Azura The Coffee Company, for his honest take on some very relatable coffee scenarios.
Some answers might surprise you.
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- Why Coffee Tastes Different
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Same drink. Completely different taste. ☕
Coffee grown in India vs Costa Rica can taste worlds apart — from chocolatey and earthy to fruity and citrusy.
On Unscripted with Garima, host Garima Bhandari sits down with Mohammed Behlim of Azura The Coffee Company to explain why coffee changes flavor depending on where it’s grown.
This is the magic behind specialty coffee that most people don’t realise.
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- World’s Rarest Coffee
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Every specialty coffee journey has a starting point.
For Mohammed Behlim, CEO & Co-Founder of Azura The Coffee Company, it began with a cup of Panama Geisha — one of the most exclusive coffees in the world.
On Unscripted with Garima, host Garima Bhandari dives into the moment that changed how Mohammed saw coffee forever… and how that moment eventually led to building one of Oman’s most respected specialty coffee brands.
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- Coffee vs Sleep
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Coffee lovers will understand this struggle. ☕
During Ramadan when routines change… does the body miss coffee or does the mind?
On Unscripted with Garima, host Garima Bhandari speaks to Mohammed Behlim of Azura The Coffee Company — the Omani specialty coffee brand recognised among the Top 100 coffee shops in the world.
From caffeine and sleep cycles to coffee cravings, this reel is just a glimpse of a fascinating conversation about how coffee really impacts our lives.
This and more… to know more click the link in bio.
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- Unscripted with Garima Episode 8: From Oman to the World’s Top 100 Coffee Shops
- Runtime
- 1:22:07
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Welcome to Unscripted, hosted by Garima Bhandari.
In this episode, Garima sits down with Mohammed Behlim, CEO & Co-Founder of Azura The Coffee Company, to talk about the journey behind one of Oman’s most recognized specialty coffee brands.
Recently, Azura Coffee was recognized among the Top 100 coffee shops in the world at CoffeeFest Madrid, placing Oman on the global specialty coffee map.
But how does a coffee brand from Oman reach that stage?
This conversation goes beyond the award and dives deep into:
• The rise of specialty coffee in Oman
• The story behind Azura Coffee’s global recognition
• What actually defines great coffee – beans, roasting, brewing, and water quality
• Coffee myths around acidity, strength, caffeine, and roast levels
• The business of running a profitable coffee shop
• Hiring and training baristas in the specialty coffee industry
• The diffe...
- Title
- From Oman to the World’s Top 100 Coffee Shops
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Making great coffee is one thing.
Getting recognised among the Top 100 Coffee Shops in the World is another.
So how did Azura Coffee from Oman make it there?
In this conversation, we unpack the journey, the craft, and the business behind building a world-class specialty café.
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- Inside the Specialty Coffee Business
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Every city has coffee shops.
But only a few make it to the Top 100 in the world.
And this time… one of them is from Oman. ☕
On the next episode of Unscripted with Garima, we break down:
what really makes great coffee
why coffee tastes different everywhere
and the business behind specialty cafés
Let’s just say… this conversation is worth waking up for.
Stay tuned.
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- Ramadan Home Hacks
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Ramadan is here 🌙✨ — and your home should feel welcoming for every guest!
On Unscripted with Garima, interior expert Katerina Kerdi answers quick-fire questions on how to elevate your space, refresh your décor, and make your home Ramadan-ready — fast, simple, and practical.
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- Inauguration of BAIC showroom in Oman. Where the latest models await your journey
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Inauguration of BAIC showroom in Oman. Where the latest models await your journey
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- Quick Interior Hacks
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Want quick home design tips that actually work? 🏡
On Unscripted with Garima, interior expert Katerina Kerdi answers your burning questions in a rapid-fire style.
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- Correct Size of the Rug and Curtain
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Choosing the right size for rugs and curtains can completely change how a room feels. Too small or too large — and the space feels off.
On Unscripted with Garima, interior expert Katerina Kerdi shares how to pick the perfect sizes so your home feels balanced and inviting.
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- Fitbox in Oman!
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- When you think fitness culture in Oman, boxing and Muay Thai might not be the first thing that comes to mind — but FitBox changed that narrative. 🥊
On Unscripted with Garima, co‑founder Katerina Kerdi shares how they decided Oman was the right market for FitBox and what made the recent press conference such a highlight.
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- Dream Client vs Difficult Client
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Everyone wants a beautiful home — but not everyone is easy to work with.
On Unscripted with Garima, Katerina Kerdi breaks down what makes a dream client… and what quietly turns a project into a nightmare.
If you’re planning a home, this one’s for you.
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- Open Or Dirty Kitchen?
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Open kitchen, closed kitchen, or a dirty kitchen — what actually works in real homes?
On Unscripted with Garima, interior expert Katerina Kerdi breaks down modern kitchen choices, what suits Oman homes best, and what people should think about before deciding.
- Title
- Everyone Ignores This
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- There’s one space in almost every home that’s often ignored — yet it quietly affects how the entire house functions.
On Unscripted with Garima, interior expert Katerina Kerdi talks about why this overlooked area matters far more than people realise when designing a home.
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- Easy Ramadan Home Styling
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Hosting iftar this Ramadan? 🌙
You don’t need a full makeover. On Unscripted with Garima, interior expert Katerina Kerdi shares how small, thoughtful changes can instantly refresh your home for gatherings — without overdoing it.
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- Colours That Work In A House
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Choosing the right colours for your sofa, curtains, and rug can either pull a home together — or completely throw it off.
On Unscripted with Garima, interior expert Katerina Kerdi shares how to get this balance right so your space feels cohesive, not confusing.
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- Big Home Mistakes
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Designing your home without a designer? This conversation might save you money.
Katerina Kerdi on Unscripted with Garima.
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- Unscripted with Garima Episode 7: Home Styling Made Easy
- Runtime
- 1:10:44
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- What does it really take to design a beautiful, functional home in Oman — and build a successful business at the same time?
In this episode, host Garima Bhandari sits down with interior designer and entrepreneur Katerina Kerdi to talk about interior design in Oman, home styling tips, space planning, lighting, storage solutions, and choosing materials that work in the local climate. You’ll learn how professionals think, the biggest home design mistakes to avoid, whether hiring an interior designer is worth it, and how to make smarter choices with furniture, colours, and layouts.
They also explore the business side — from starting an interior design company to using social media for business growth and launching Fitbox in Oman. Whether you're designing your home or building a creative career, this episode delivers practical, real-world advice you can use.
00:00 Introduction to Interior Design, Entrepreneurship, and the Fitbox Business Journey<...
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- Home Styling Made Easy
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A beautiful home isn’t about spending more — it’s about designing smarter.
From smart layout and lighting to storage, colours, and costly design mistakes, we’re breaking down what actually makes a home work.
As you gear up for Ramadan and refresh your home for friends and family, this episode is a must-watch.
Unscripted with Garima new episode dropping soon.
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- Jojo Zhang CEO Oneroad Group: We aim to increase our investment in Oman for the coming years
- Runtime
- 21:25
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Jojo Zhang CEO Oneroad Group: We aim to increase our investment in Oman for the coming years
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- ROP rescue teams race to Muttrah after boat capsizes, 3 French tourists dead
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- ROP rescue teams race to Muttrah after boat capsizes, 3 French tourists dead
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- Rolex or Audemars Piguet?
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Rolex or Audemars Piguet?
Ali & Mohammed (Watchesco) share their no-holds-barred choices in a fun rapid-fire on Unscripted with Garima It’s fast. It’s fun. It’s the ultimate watch showdown.
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- Muscat Nights International Chess Championship 2026
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Muscat Nights International Chess Championship 2026
- Title
- Not all watches are investments — but some quietly beat the market
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Not all watches are investments — but some quietly beat the market.
So how do you actually source the right watches?
On Unscripted with Garima, Ali and Mohammed (WatchesCo.) break down what makes certain watch brands gain value over time, what collectors look for, and the mistakes first-time buyers must avoid.
If you’ve ever thought of buying a watch beyond just telling time — this one’s for you.
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- Oman Internship Fair 2026 Press Briefing
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Oman Internship Fair 2026 Press Briefing held at Mumtaz Mahal
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- Resale Watch Factors
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- From rarity to brand, condition, and hype — every detail affects a luxury watch’s resale value. On Unscripted, Garima gets insider insights from Ali & Mohammed from Watchesco on what really drives a watch’s worth in Oman’s resale market.
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- What Your Watch Says About You
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Some watches tell a story… and some tell everything about the person wearing them. On Unscripted with Garima, Ali & Mohammed (Watchesco) reveal how they profile buyers and which rare watches are catching their attention right now. The full episode dives even deeper.
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- Muscat Nights International Billiards and Snooker Championship 2026 Highlights
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Muscat Nights International Billiards and Snooker Championship 2026 Highlights
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- During Covid, some watches didn’t just hold value — they exploded.
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- During Covid, some watches didn’t just hold value — they exploded.
Mohammed’s Rolex Platinum Daytona is one of them, and the price jump will surprise you as well.
Unpacked on Unscripted with Garima featuring Ali & Mohammed from Watchesco.
Want the full breakdown?
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- You can learn a lot about someone… just by looking at their watch.
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- You can learn a lot about someone… just by looking at their watch.
On Unscripted with Garima Bhandari, Ali & Mohammed (Watchesco) break down what different watches quietly say about personality, taste, and intent.
The full conversation goes much deeper.
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- Luma Residences launches at Muscat Bay
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Luma Residences launches at Muscat Bay, an integrated freehold community open to all nationalities, where contemporary architecture meets Omani inspired design, complemented by resort style amenities and a lifestyle shaped by nature.
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- Your First Rolex?
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The first luxury watch you buy often shapes your entire collecting journey.
On Unscripted with Garima, Ali & Mohammed (Watchesco) share the key things every first-time buyer must know — from value to wearability to resale potential.
There’s much more in the full conversation.
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- Think you can spot a fake Rolex instantly?
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Think you can spot a fake Rolex instantly?
Most people can’t — and that’s why this advice matters.
On Unscripted with Garima, Ali & Mohammed (Watchesco) break down the subtle details that expose fake luxury watches.
Don’t miss the full breakdown.
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- Watch as an investment?
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Thinking of buying a luxury watch as an investment? Before you spend that money, listen to this. On Unscripted with Garima, Ali & Mohammed of Watchesco. - the most credible voices in Oman’s luxury watch resale market, break down what actually makes a watch worth investing in. This reel is just step one.
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- Unscripted with Garima Episode 6: Oman & the Luxury Watch Game
- Runtime
- 1:06:37
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- It’s almost impossible to talk about luxury watches today without Oman’s name coming up — so what’s driving this surge?
In this episode, host Garima Bhandari sits down with Ali NoorUdeen and Mohammed Al Abduwani, two insiders from Oman’s luxury watch resale market and owners of Watchesco in Oman, to break down how Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet have become both status symbols and serious investment assets.
From authorized vs grey market dealers and spotting fakes, to discontinued watches, collector psychology, and the models that sell fastest in Oman, this conversation offers rare, practical insight.
If you’re curious about luxury watches, watch investments, or Oman’s growing influence in the GCC watch market, this episode delivers clarity without the jargon.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Episode Introduction | Luxury Watches in Oman
04:16 – Watches Ali and Mohammed were Wearing for the podcast
05:1...
- Title
- Khanjar Watches - Omani Heritage
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- You’ve seen Rolex. You’ve seen Patek. But have you seen a Tudor with a Khanjar?
This isn’t just a Tudor watch — it carries Omani history on the dial.
Ali and Mohammed from Watchesco. explain why collectors value Tudor Khanjar pieces so highly on Unscripted with Garima.
watch the full episode : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InaeuK-DTOM
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- Luxury watches and Oman
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Luxury watches aren’t just about time anymore — they’re about timing.
Inside Oman’s booming watch market on Unscripted with Garima.
Episode dropping soon.
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- You think you know retail? Wait till you hear these rapid-fire answers
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- You think you know retail? Wait till you hear these rapid-fire answers.
Garima throws the quickest, quirkiest questions — and the replies reveal unexpected truths about business, leadership, and retail life in Oman.
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- LEO Developments Launches “VISTAL” in Association with Victoria Swarovski in Oman
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
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- Stop Buying Wrong Serveware
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Ever wondered if you’re using the wrong serveware at home? 👀🍽️”
From bonechina to stoneware to hotel-grade serveware — each material has a purpose.
On Unscripted with Garima, Amit Sampat - Director Naranjee Hirjee Group, breaks down what’s best for everyday use vs. what restaurants and hotels actually prefer, so you never buy the wrong piece again.
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- Europcar Open Sundowner Evening at the Al Mouj Golf
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Europcar Open Sundowner Evening at the Al Mouj Golf
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- Entrepreneur Advice You Need
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Starting something new? Watch this before you take the leap!
On Unscripted with Garima, Amit Sampat - Director Naranjee Hirjee Group shares 3 game-changing pieces of advice for young entrepreneurs — the kind that can save you years of mistakes and help you build smarter, faster, stronger.
- Title
- How to Pick the right sheet?
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Think all bedsheets are the same? Think again!
Your sleep (and skin!) might be suffering because of the wrong sheet. From thread count mysteries to Egyptian cotton, Garima unpacks the secrets every shopper wishes they knew before buying a bedsheet.
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- We took the GAC AION HYPTEC HT out for a test drive and its capabilities make a strong impression
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The coupe-SUV design is matched with a premium cabin and modern tech, while the Luxury trim’s Gullwing Doors add a striking touch that sets it apart on the road. It delivers confident performance, long-range capability, rapid charging, and advanced safety features, all wrapped in a practical and spacious interior. A closer look at how this EV brings style, innovation, and everyday usability together.
#AionHyptecHT #GACMotor #EVReview #TestDrive #OmanMotoring #FutureDrive #AutoReview
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- Stop Buying Wrong!
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Still picking the cheaper option? This reel will change how you shop!
On Unscripted with Garima we break down the real difference between high-quality products and mass-produced China alternatives — from durability to value to what actually lasts.
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- The Energy Talks EP 8 - Oman’s Green Hydrogen Future with GUTECH
- Runtime
- 38:21
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Energy Talks EP 8 - Oman’s Green Hydrogen Future -with GUTECH
#TheEnergyTalks #OmanEnergy #GreenHydrogen
Omani minds are powering the hydrogen revolution 💡🇴🇲
From classrooms to real-world projects, the next generation of engineers is building the foundation for a cleaner, smarter future. 🌿⚡
- Title
- The Energy Talks EP 8 - Oman’s Green Hydrogen Future
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Energy Talks EP 8 - Oman’s Green Hydrogen Future
#TheEnergyTalks #OmanEnergy #GreenHydrogen
Omani minds are powering the hydrogen revolution 💡🇴🇲
From classrooms to real-world projects, the next generation of engineers is building the foundation for a cleaner, smarter future. 🌿⚡
- Title
- Nonstick: Safe or Not
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Using the same nonstick pan for years? You might want to sit down for this 😅🔥
Most of us don’t realise that our cookware has an expiry date — and keeping it too long can actually affect your food (and your health!).
On Unscripted with Garima, Amit Sampat - Director Naranjee Hirjee Group, breaks down how often you should replace pots & pans, the truth about nonstick coatings, and the signs your kitchenware needs to go.
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- Malls in Oman
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Thinking of opening a store in a mall? Here’s the part no one tells you.
Running a shop inside a mall isn’t just about rent - there are a lot of added costs. On Unscripted with Garima, Amit Sampat - Director Naranjee Hirjee Group, talks about the unexpected costs and the unique challenges of Oman’s mall ecosystem that make or break a business.
