OFF is also supported by its own can-making facility Muscat Cansm which enable it to produce high quality cans in various sizes together with the facility to print and lacquer. From blended drinks to sushi, here's a look at some of the best – and quirkiest – dishes featuring Chips Oman that you can find across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. How many have you tried? Chips Oman sandwiches (nakanak) from Abdulla Omar Cafeteria Abdulla Omar Cafeteria serves a variety of sandwiches with Chips Oman. Reem Mohammed / The National

Open daily, 24 hours; prices starting at Dh3 onwards; Eppco Station, Dubai-Al Ain highway, Dubai Silicon Oasis; 055 314 8773 Doughnuts from Donuts Time While Chips Oman is from the Sultanate of Oman, there's no doubt that restaurants in the UAE have given these delectable chilli-flavoured crisps their own spicy twist. If you've lived in the UAE long enough, you're bound to come across what many regard as its "unofficial National Dish": the humble Chips Oman sandwich. Created by placing cheese, a sausage and crushed pieces of Chips Oman within a Kerala-style parotta, this classic dish can be found in cafeterias across the country. Located on the beach, this restaurant boasts a variety of local dishes with a side of water views. And it also serves a laban and Chips Oman-blended drink that is savoury, with just a hint of spice. It's perfect to quench your thirst and satiate that Chips Oman craving at the same time.This might be the perfect meal. A hot sandwich with a toasty sweet bread that nicely holds creamy white cheese. The omelet fried egg adds a perfect soft base to bite into, while the Chips Oman surprise you with a blast of salt, spice, and crunch. Yum. The UAE seems to have discovered this phenomenon as well. It was only when I moved to the country that I realised the cult following the Omani chips have here, and the sandwiches that have attained unofficial "national dish" status. Method: Clear reception counter of any work-related items. Place large piece of flatbread directly on top of reception counter. Unwrap processed cheese slices and lay evenly across flatbread, pile discarded cheese product wrappers elsewhere on reception desk. Remember, it is the “office boy’s” responsibility to dispose of these wrappers, not yours! The Global Semiconductor and Microelectronics Company (GSME) organised an event on Monday to celebrate the development of the chips, which was done under the National Programme for Digital Economy with the support of MTCIT and the Ministry of Labour.

The successful design of the first chip entirely created by Omani engineers is a testament to our commitment to fostering technological growth and innovation in Oman through strategic investments in developing local talent and expertise.” The occasion marked the successful completion of the initial design phase of Oman-1 and Oman-2 crafted by Omani designers following an intensive technical training.Overall, the success of GSME Oman will contribute to the establishment of an integrated ecosystem that may support the semiconductor and electronic chips industry in the sultanate,” Dr Shidhani added. This achievement serves as a testament to the capabilities and talents of Omani youth in designing integrated circuits within locally equipped laboratories.” Just pop over to Dubai's Abdulla Omar Cafeteria, a quaint haunt for student-favourite nakanak – comprising cheese, sausage, hot sauce and crispy Chips Oman wrapped in a flakey Kerala-style parotta – and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.

He revealed that GSME Oman has conducted a comprehensive chip design training programme, benefiting over 90 engineers in Oman. HumYum restaurant is located in several locations across the UAE, and serves classic Emirati food. On the menu are numerous dishes that incorporate Chips Oman, such as the Chips Oman chabab – a sweet Emirati pancake – with cheese. Also on the menu is regag with Chips Oman. Located at an Eppco petrol station by the Dubai-Al Ain highway, this quaint eatery may not look like much, but it's a favourite among students and passers-by, and serves a variety of Chips Oman dishes for every taste . From cheese potato Oman Chips (Dh4) to hotdog omelette Oman Chips (Dh5), there are a variety of filling options, all stuffed within a piping-hot, fluffy parotta. Pair it with a karak tea and you have yourself an ideal evening meal.

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The chips and designs will undergo a thorough testing and verification to ensure their readiness for production at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in Taiwan,” said an official at MTCIT. H E Dr Ali bin Amer al Shidhani, Undersecretary for Communications and Information Technology at MTCIT, hailed the development as a momentous achievement in the realm of semiconductors and electronic chips production in Oman. Chips Oman are the unofficial cultural identifier for this great nation. Quietly spicy, unassuming, surprising, and lovable the world over. Exactly as it’s country namesake.

Meanwhile, numerous cafeterias across the UAE serve different versions of Chips Oman sandwiches – from those featuring cream cheese and hot sauce in a parotta, to others that pair the classic Emirati street food regag with egg. They're always delicious, no matter the version, and mostly within a budget-friendly price range of Dh3 to Dh10. My first experience with Oman’s chip culture came very early in my time here. I rolled up to a “coffee shop”, honked my horn, as you do, and asked to see the menu. This menu was eccentric and whimsical in it’s own right, but that’s a topic for another day. Yet, one sandwich caught my gaze. CCEO. “What the crap is a CCEO?” The young man responded proudly, “Croissant, Cheese, Egg, and Chips Oman.” Open daily; Dh27; several branches across Dubai; www.reelcinemas.ae Cheesy Chips Oman Maki Rolls from Moshi Cheesy Chips Oman sushi from Moshi. Courtesy Moshi Open daily; 5pm to 2am; Dh6 for the regag with Chips Oman, cheese and egg; Jumeirah 3; 04 395 6455 Chabab and regag from HumYumMuscat – Omani engineers have achieved a significant milestone by successfully designing the first-ever advanced electronic chips, known as Oman-1 and Oman-2, as confirmed by the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT). All the chip brands in the sultanate, including Chips Oman, are third level cool. First, they taste great. Spicy, sweet, cheesy, salty… there’s something for everyone. Secondly, they are fun. Salad Chips, Pizza Chips? Enough said. Lastly, they are more than just silly chips. Home,” therefore, remains an elusive concept, one that takes shape through Chips Oman and the cafeterias responsible for the fame of its eponymous sandwich.