It was a typical engaging week at school as I returned from my visit to Turkey. So nice to be back with Ocean, Obi, and Nadia at home.
Last Sunday Nadia and I visited the new GalMart, a supermarket chain from Kazakhstan that recently opened in the Tashkent City Mall. It is a step up from the Uzbek chains in regards to level of finishing, interior design, and spacing. I’ve noticed several international chains such as Big Chef (Turkish burger joint – think TGIF) that are renting space in the mall. The rapid development of the city continues.
A highlight was attending the National Day of Oman reception at the Hyatt hosted by the ambassador. I met many ambassadors from the Gulf Region and Arab world . There were few European and Asian missions attending. I like Middle Eastern food and the delicious sweetened milk drink. It was strange to see people dressed in the robes of the Gulf Region in Tashkent. The Oman government was an early investor in Uzbekistan. The ambassador announced Omani Air will be opening direct flights between Tashkent and Oman in 2025. I’ve always been interested in traveling there so hopefully Nadia and I can find the time to visit.
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