From Nita Dervish-Uman
I am lucky enough to live in Oman, a beautiful country but one where the
signs leave something to be desired
(Letters, 21 March, p 54).
One of the local stores, originally called the Al Isteqar Shopping Centre,
became the Al Isteqar hopping Centre and finally the Al Isteqar hog
Centre—not very appropriate in an Islamic country. They replaced the whole
lighting system the next day.
Other businesses have perfectly working signs of dubious content. A few that
spring to mind are: Faiq Jewellers, Faiq Money Changers, Ladies Saloon and the
Car Denting Centre.
dervish@gto.net.om
