Monthly Archives: November 2010

Tech Team Touches Down

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Kris

The Oman World Fireworks Championship‘s Technical Team had their first day on site today, basking in glorious sunshine. Led by our Technical Expert, Robert Denman, our Tech Team will be helping each Competitor set up their display in Al Qurum … Continue reading →

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Sending the Right Signs

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Kris

As the Oman World Fireworks Championship draws closer, our logo is cropping up in more and more places around Muscat. Here you can see some of the first posters and signs to appear outside the entrance to our production village. … Continue reading →

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‘…an army marches on its stomach…’

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Ed

They say an army marches on its stomach, and at the height of the Championship we’ll be feeding an army of over 50 hungry mouths a day at the Al Qurum Park production village. There will be several dishes to … Continue reading →

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Our Man in Oman

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Kris

Mubarak Al Busaidi is the CEO of Al Taseheel Al Wataniya. It is fair to say that without his amazing efforts, the Oman World Fireworks Championship 2010 might not be happening. Mubarak has worked tirelessly to make the Championship an … Continue reading →

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It Begins…

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Kris

The World Fireworks Championship hit a major milestone today as 8,800 firework mortar tubes arrived at Al Qurum Natural Park. The WFC team was on site early this morning to meet the shipment, getting to work unloading the thousands of … Continue reading →

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Luxury Channel Video Magazine

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Kris

We are delighted to bring you the video magazine we have produced with The Luxury Channel. We hope it gives you a good idea about the Oman 40th National Day Celebrations, Oman itself and the World Fireworks Championship.

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The Championship Trophy

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Kris

World Fireworks Championship Limited CEO, Mark Wooding, is pictured here with the winner’s trophy. “It’s a spectacular trophy, worthy of any competition,” commented Mark Wooding. “It’s been crafted by Omani silversmiths, and depicts three powder horns as a bursting firework … Continue reading →

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Fireworks Fun

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Kris

Here at the World Fireworks Championship HQ in Muscat, we like to take a break from organising one of the largest firework competitions in the world by occasionally relaxing with a poolside meal. Tonight was a little different though, as … Continue reading →

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Excitement Levels Build

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Kris

Walking through Muscat this morning I stopped to speak to some of the locals about the upcoming Oman World Fireworks Championship. The Championship has been featured on television recently, and with print adverts released weeks ago, it was not hard … Continue reading →

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Rob Denman Arrives

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Kris

The Oman World Firework Championship’s Technical Expert, Robert Denman, arrived in Muscat yesterday morning to beautiful blue skies in Oman’s capital city. Having barely unpacked his bags, he was straight out to the firing site to inspect the area and … Continue reading →

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