Times of Oman - November 1, 2016

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November 1, 2016 1 Safar 1438 AH

FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

On the occasion of the 19th National Day, 1989

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ We believe that the future of our coming generations resides in their patriotic commitment to our Fatherland, our pride in the sacred work traditions established by our forefathers, and in 215 energetically utilising our country’s natural resources.

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His Majesty the Sultan sends cables of congratulations MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of congratulations to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the occasion of his country’s National Day. In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere congratulations along with his best wishes of good health, wellbeing and a long life to President Bouteflika, praying to Allah the Almighty for the return of this occasion on him and the brotherly people of Algeria to achieve their aspirations of progress and prosperity.

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has also sent a cable of congratulations to Dr. Rodney Errey Lawrence Williams, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda on the occasion of his country’s Independence Anniversary.

In his cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes to him and his country’s friendly people. -ONA TRANSPORT

M91 launched, to cost 173 baisas a litre; other grades to cost more too

#JusticeforPinky Sexually Assaulted. Murdered. Dumped in Wadi.

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: All fuel prices in Oman went up at midnight as the roll-out of the new M91 fuel left some petrol station owners confused.

The Ministry of Oil and Gas announced that the country’s new fuel—M91—will cost 173 baisas a litre. That’s four baisas more than the regular fuel it is replacing, which is M90.

The price of Super grade petrol was hiked to 183 baisas from 179 per litre and a litre of diesel now costs 187 baisas, up from 185 baisas.

M90 has now been replaced with M91, according to the ministry.

Orpic, Oman’s national refining and petrochemicals firm, confirmed on Sunday that MOGAS 91 or M91 fuel will be available from November 1.

According to Orpic, the fuel looks set to master the market in Oman, with up to 85 per cent of all cars on Oman’s roads being able to use it. >A4

have detained a number of suspects

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: A number of men have been detained by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) over the alleged sexual assault and murder of a Filipina hotel waitress in Muscat.

The management of the Qurum hotel, where the victim Pinky Pamittan worked, reported her missing last Thursday after she failed to turn up for work for two days.

She was a bar/restaurant employee at the hotel, popular with tourists.

Police in Boushar launched an investigation and her body was found dumped in a wadi behind the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque on Friday.

“More than one, maybe three” men have been arrested in connection with her death, according to police.

“She was found on Friday and was working as a waitress in a hotel restaurant. So far we don’t know the cause of death, but her body is in the morgue. Initial reports suggest that she was kidnapped and raped.”

“The incident most probably occurred on Wednesday after the management reported

solve as soon as possible. I’m coming there.”

She added that Pinky was about to celebrate her 32nd birthday, on November 6, and thanked everyone for the support shown to her and her family.

Her stunned friends back home posted messages under the hashtag #JusticeforPinky on Facebook and called for media support to highlight her case.

“She was my best friend.

We did schooling together. It is shocking to hear about the tragedy. I am in touch with her husband and others,” Michelle Carnate, Pamittan’s friend, told the Times of Oman. >A4

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Man falls to death in wadi, body recovered

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A man fell to death from a mountain in Wadi Shab in the wilayat of Sur, the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA) reported. The body of the deceased was recovered by PACDA rescue teams in cooperation with Royal Oman Police. >A3

rahuldas@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: To ensure fool-proof security in school buses, Mwasalat is planning to introduce “solutions” that will keep a tab on students boarding and leaving the bus.

Mwasalat currently manages around 212 school buses for the Ministry of Education, 35 buses for a private school and 85 buses from universities.

Dismissing claims that the bus, where a toddler died on Sunday belonged to Mwasalat, Ahmad bin Ali Al Bulushi, chief executive officer of Mwasalat, said all its school buses have safety precautions in place.

“A button is located in the back

a missing person on Thursday. The police were only able to find her on Friday thrown in a wadi near the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque,” the ROP spokesman added.

Pamittan had travelled to Oman to work in the tourism industry so that she could earn money to support her young son, back home in the Philippines, who is with his father.

Speaking from her home in Amman, Jordan, Pinky’s mother Alice Pamittan, said she is coming to Oman to get details of her daughter’s death and the case against the accused.

She said: “I hope her case will

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Michel Aoun elected Oman floats tender president of Lebanon for power project of the Mwasalat school buses to ensure no child is left behind in the bus. The driver can switch off the engine of the bus only after that button is switched off manually after inspecting the bus,” he told the Times of Oman on Monday. The buses are also equipped with technology, which monitors the movement of the bus and its drivers. >A5

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Former army commander Michel Aoun was elected as the president of Lebanon by the country’s parliament on Monday, ending a 29-month presidential vacuum.

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Oman has floated a pre-qualification tender to build an independent power project (IPP) with a generation capacity of 750-850 megawatt in Misfah – about 30 kilometres from Muscat International Airport. The awarding is expected by the fourth quarter of 2017. >B1

gautam@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: A flat in a building opposite the Oman Commercial Centre, popularly known as OC Centre in downtown Ruwi was gutted by a fire that started at around 8.45am yesterday.

Fire engines and emergency services rushed to flat number 51 on the fifth floor of Hussam Towers in Ruwi when they were alerted about the incident.

Rented out by a long-time resident of the building, Jinesh Prasad Mishra, the flat caught fire in the early hours of the morning

with their only child, a daughter, who is in grade 9, being at home because of the Diwali holidays, while both Mishra and his wife were at work.

“The daughter came to my house and knocked on the door, she told me there was a fire,” said Jayachandran, a neighbour who lives on the same floor. “I entered their house and saw the curtains and half the bed was on fire.”

“I immediately went back home and brought my fire extinguisher, but it was of no use. I then used another extinguisher but that didn’t help either. Then I tried to throw a bed sheet of mine over the fire, but that too didn’t stop the blaze.” >A5

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is the special starting fare valid until March 31, 2017 being offered by British Airways to mark the launch of its services between Muscat and London

AV I AT I O N

Two new international flights start from Muscat Times News Service MUSCAT: British Airways’ first direct flight from London’s Heathrow Airport to Muscat touched down at the Muscat International Airport on Monday morning.

The direct flight will land at Heathrow’s terminal five, a dedicated British Airways terminal and one of the busiest in the world.

The UK carrier, which first began flying to Oman in 1972, inaugurated the new service with a water cannon salute as it landed at the Muscat International Airport.

Customers, who previously flew between the two cities via Abu Dhabi, can now experience an uninterrupted service, and reduced flying time of seven hours and 15 minutes, two and a half hours shorter than the previous nine hours and 45 minutes’ journey.

The service is operated by the airline’s Boeing 777, five times a week, featuring four cabins of travel.

The welcome ceremony for the first British Airways direct flight to Muscat from Heathrow International Airport was attended by Mohammed bin Awadh Al Hassan, acting undersecretary for the Foreign Ministry for Diplomatic Affairs, Jonathan Wilks, British Ambassador in Oman, and Aiman bin Ahmed Al Hosni, chief executive officer at OAMC. SriLankan Airlines The Muscat International Airport also welcomed the first direct SriLankan Airlines from Colombo on Sunday night.

SriLankan Airlines, one of the oldest airline operations to serve the Omani capital, returned to Muscat after a year, as part of its enhanced focus on the Middle Eastern travel market. As part of this initiative, the airline will start with five flights a week from Colombo, except on Wednesday and Friday.

The addition of the two new direct flights to the Sultanate is a significant step towards OAMC’s

WELCOME: British Airways inaugurated the new service with a water cannon salute at the Muscat International Airport.

strategic goal of placing Oman’s airports amongst the top 20 airports in the world by 2020.

The CEO of OAMC, Aiman bin Ahmed Al Hosni, confirmed that direct flights by British Airways will connect Muscat International Airport to Terminal 5 at London Heathrow, home to British Airways.

The United Kingdom, in addition to having a significant number of their nationals living in Oman, is also one of the most important inbound tourism markets for Oman. Additionally, the United Kingdom is attracting a large number of business people, investors, and young Omanis completing their studies in the UK, all of whom frequently travel between Muscat and London. The addition of direct flights to London will be of great benefit to travellers from both countries.

Anjulika Dutton, commercial manager, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Egypt and Central Asia, for British Airways, said, “British Airways has successfully served the Omani market for more than four decades. During this period, we have witnessed a strong growth in passengers travelling between these two regions, and anticipate that this new direct service will further enhance connectivity for business and leisure travellers

between Oman and the UK.” Special fares Marking the launch of its direct service between the two capitals, British Airways is offering customers special fares until November 7, with travel valid until March 31, 2017 where the return fares to London will start from OMR195.20, including all taxes and charges.

Commenting on the passenger demand to fly direct, rather than via connecting flights, Aiman bin Ahmed Al-Hosni added, “The number of Sri Lankan residents in Oman has increased over the past few years. This has led to a steady growth in airline traffic between the Muscat International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo.

Additionally, Sri Lanka is also becoming a prime destination for tourists from Oman and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Therefore, working with its executive partners and competent authorities, OAMC considered it a priority to attract SriLankan Airlines to operate their direct flights to and from Muscat International Airport. With the addition of these new direct flights, the passenger experience is enhanced and Oman as a unique tourist destination becomes even more attractive.”

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MAN FALLS TO DEATH IN SUR’S WADI SHAB, BODY RECOVERED A man fell to death from a mountain in Wadi Shab in the wilayat of Sur, the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA) reported. The body of the deceased was recovered by PACDA rescue teams in cooperation with Royal Oman Police.

More than 700 arrested for violating labour laws Times News Service MUSCAT: Authorities arrested 701 expatriates for violating Oman’s labour laws last week.

Of those arrested, 612 were commercial workers, 50 agricultural workers and 39 domestic workers, the Ministry for Manpower said.

They were arrested during the period between 23 and 29 October.

The ministry explained that 263 of the arrested were absconding workers and 410 were sacked labourers.

Deported Most of the labourers were arrested in Muscat (397) followed

by North Al Batinah (109).

Meanwhile, the manpower ministry said that it deported 315 illegal labourers.

TOURISM

Oman in top 10 growing destinations Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman has been ranked 8th in the fastest growing destinations for leisure travel spending in the world, by the World Economic Forum.

Oman is expected to grow by 6.7 per cent every year in terms of tourism spending over the next 10 years from 2016-2026.

The list is topped by India which is predicted to grow by 7.8 per cent annually followed

by Angola, Uganda, Brunei, Thailand, China, Myanmar, Mozambique and Vietnam.

Africa ranks number one followed by Middle East and Asia Pacific as the fastest growing tourism continents.

Oman has set a strategy with the Tourism Vision 2040 where it plans to double the number of tourists by developing at least 10 tourism cluster spots that will create a series of unique tourism experiences.

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The top five selling vehicles in Oman can all run on M91, according to a website created by Orpic for drivers to select the best fuel for their cars. Meanwhile, filling station owners said they have not made any additional arrangements to store M91 and some of them still have stocks of M9, which is to be stopped.

“We are a bit confused about the storage and supply of M91. We have not done anything new in order to store M91. We got a notice from the government stating the colour codes for the M91 and M95,” a fuel station owner said, adding that colour code of pumps has not changed.

“We are clueless on what to do with the existing M90 stock,” another fuel station owner added.

Some stations have tanks with M90 in them and are unsure if they should drain them or sell the fuel until the tanks are empty before restocking with the new fuel.

However, a senior official from Orpic said that as part of the replenishment plan by the local mar-

keters to flush all filing stations, Orpic had started to supply the M91 fuel in October.

“As indicated by local marketers, it should only take two weeks for full replenishment targeting Nov 1. Orpic, from a wholesale and product perspective, has made M91 available since October,” the senior official from Orpic wrote in an email to the Times of Oman.

Driver Abdul Wahab Al Mamaary said: “I think this is not good because it is expensive, but M91 is very good petrol because it is a quality petrol. I don’t like that it is expensive because it is not good for me. I have to give more money for petrol. Before, it was very cheap.

Now it is very expensive.” Bijoy Thomas added: “I am using regular petrol, so I hope the new one gives me more mileage. It won’t affect my budget much because it’s just a four to five baiza increase and it is good quality petrol.” Another driver filling up ahead of the hikes yesterday said: “We are being given money for petrol by the company.

While the company can afford this, an individual cannot afford expensive petrol. Now people are buying cheaply as we cannot buy expensive petrol. Everyone is reducing the cost of living now because of reduced income.”

Khalifa added: “The new petrol will be more expensive than the normal one. We will need to know what fuel we are using for our cars.

This will definitely affect my consumption and my budget.” Another user, Mohammed Rizwan said: “In terms of cost, it will be helpful.

It will affect my budget, because in my case, earlier when I paid five rials, I could fill up the tank.

“Now I am only able to fill a half tank with that money because I am using Super and not Regular. The price of existing fuel is expensive for our normal life.”

The fuel price rise in the Sultanate means filling one’s car tank would cost more than almost every other country in the Gulf, with the exception of the United Arab Emirates.

G RU E S O M E D E AT H

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“The culprits should be punished.

She was a loving woman,” Carnate added.

An official at the hotel told the Times of Oman that one of their employees was missing and that they had lodged a complaint with the police against him last Thursday.

“We can’t provide any more information. We have lodged a complaint with the police,” the official added.

A fellow worker at the hotel said they had been told not to speak about Pamittan’s death.

Senior staff members at the Philippines Embassy have also messaged the Filipino community

in Oman asking that they refrain from commenting on the case via social media until the police investigation has run its course.

Condolence messages Meanwhile, several of Pamittan’s friends wrote condolence messages on the hashtag #JusticeforPinky. One wrote: “Heard the news yesterday that you’re gone.

But my heart and soul is in pain.

Truly devastating! I know in the first place your intention and reason of working abroad is to help your child and family. But you don’t deserve this barbaric treatment. We will seek for justice for your death. We’ll do everything

to make sure that person will get what he really deserves. I miss you. I am asking for a helping hand to get this noticed by our local media.” Another wrote: “My mind escaped to a blank world when I heard what happened to you. Really devastating. You will be deeply missed by everyone. May you rest in peace.”

The ROP spokesman added that investigations are still ongoing.

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Turkish envoy marks Republic Day, bids adieu Since my tenure in office will end soon, I would like to take this opportunity to say goodbye, said Uğur Doğan

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that a prestigious art exhibition from the special and precious collection of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey will be displayed at the Bait Al Zubair between December 7, 2016 and February 6, 2017.” — Photo by Shabin E

MUSCAT: Turkey’s Ambassador to Oman, Uğur Doğan used the occasion of the 93rd Republic Day celebrations of Turkey to say goodbye to Oman, as he will be leaving the country soon, after having fulfilled his duties here.

“Since my tenure in office will end soon, I would like to take this opportunity to say goodbye. After a most pleasant time in this beautiful and peaceful country, while returning to the Foreign Ministry in Ankara, I wish you all my best.

“As the 9th Turkish Ambassador in Oman, since the day I assumed my duties here, I have truly felt the unique nature of this special relationship between our two nations and countries in all my engagements with the local and national authorities and dignitaries in the Sultanate.”

Sincere thanks “I, therefore, wish to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and his Government for the benevolence and cooperative spirit extended not only to me and

my Embassy, but also to the Turkish community here in Oman which firmly stands as a human and cultural bridge between our two nations.”

Close at heart On the celebrations of the 93rd Republic Day of Turkey in Muscat, which was held under the patronage of Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Minister of Commerce and Industry in Oman, Ambassador Uğur Doğan first delivered a speech on behalf of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, president of the Republic of Turkey and then addressed the gathering.

“Today at its 93rd birthday, I am proud to represent with utmost honour the Republic of Turkey in the Sultanate of Oman, the two friendly and brotherly countries, which may be geographically apart but close at heart. Turkey and Oman have been enjoying a warm and brotherly relationship

for more than 500 years.

“It has been very pleasing for me to see that pursuant to the common political will and desire of the two sides, intensive and multi-dimensional relations in all fields between Turkey and Oman are constantly developing.”

Observed annually of October 29, this day commemorates the foundation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, when Mustafa Kemal declared that the country a republic, and is marked with parades, cultural programs and other events. He also spoke about progress in bilateral relations witnessed between the two countries in the past few years.

According to Ambassador Doğan, the joint trade volume between Oman and Turkey has remained at the level of U.S. $400 million despite the law oil prices, poor performance of the world economy and the crises in the region.

UAE-BASED

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque replica by former resident Acrylic, small PVC pipes, foam, and LED lights have been used to make the replica.

The base size is 140x100x100 cms. Ali works as a freelance artist in Dubai.

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: An Indian artist has made a miniature model of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in acrylic as a tribute to the His majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and the country where the artist once lived.

The miniature model is a flawless replica of the Grand Mosque, given its detailing of the mosque’s calligraphy, environment, lighting and lamps.

“I was always amazed by the grandeur of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. It was a dream for me to make a replica of the same,” Rishad K Ali, the Indian artist, who now works in United Arab Emir-

FLAWLESS: The size of the

replica is 140 centimetres (cm) in length, 100cm in width and 150cm in height.

ates, told the Times of Oman.

Five months ago, Ali came to Oman and embarked on a twoday scouting mission at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.

“It took two days for me to complete the scouting, and after that three hours every day. I worked on the miniature for five months.

Finally, my dream has come true,” Ali added.

The size of the replica is 140 centimetres (cm) in length, 100cm in width and 150cm in height.

Passion and job “Drawing and painting is my passion and job too. From my school days, I used to draw and have won several awards at the school and college level. My wife and sevenyear-old daughter help me a lot,” he added.

“A few years ago, I had made the miniature model of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi. B. R. Shetty, chief executive officer of the UAE Exchange, bought it from me,” Ali revealed.

“My dream is to build miniatures of all of GCC’s (Gulf Cooperation Council’s) iconic buildings,” Ali said.

He is currently looking for a space in Muscat to showcase his Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque miniature model for the public.

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Car fire girl improving but can’t go home yet Ghazal’s father said she still needs to undergo natural therapies and treatment before

BATTLING ON: Ghazal had to go through four skin grafting surger-

ies as over 75 per cent of her body was burned.

going back home

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tariqh@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Ghazal, the four-yearold miracle girl who suffered 75 per cent burns in a car fire in Sur, has just successfully undergone

a fourth skin graft operation, according to her father.

Ghazal’s father Mohammed Suleiman said that she won’t be discharged from the hospital as she still needs to undergo natural therapies and treatment before going back home.

The child suffered third degree burns a few months ago in Sur,

along with her brother Suleiman, when the siblings were alone in a car in a petrol station where they decided to play with a lighter. A bottle of fuel had been stored inside the car. Suleiman recovered from his burns quickly and was discharged while doctors reported that Ghazal would only have a 10 per cent chance to live due to

the severity of her injuries. But she beat the odds and is now in stable condition and almost ready to go home.

“She is stable and everything is fine. The last surgery they (surgeons) did was last week and we are just waiting for them to unwrap her bandages,” said Mohammad, the children’s father.

Ghazal had to go through four skin grafting surgeries as over 75 per cent of her body was burned.

When asked whether she will be discharged anytime soon, he responded, “The doctors didn’t say anything and we don’t know when she will be discharged; there isn’t a possibility for her to be discharged next week.”

“She still needs to undergo natural treatments like physiotherapy because she has been in bed for two months,” he added.

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Muscat City Centre marks 15th anniversary DEEBA HASAN

deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Muscat: City Centre Muscat, one of Oman’s largest retail malls yesterday marked its 15th anniversary in the country with a series of special events, and fun activities and presented visitors with an opportunity to win amazing prizes.

The mall first opened its doors in 2001 and transformed the Sultanate’s retail landscape positionSAFETY MEASURES

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His comments came after a toddler died and after the driver forgot to drop him at the school in Seeb.

Regarding the new technology, Bulushi said right now they are studying the solutions that will help keep a tab on the students. “There will be a card reader at the gate of the buses and each student will have their own card, which they need to swipe, to get entry or leave the school buses.

“But to enforce this, a lot of efforts are required and we have to keep in mind what will happen if someone loses his card,” he said.

Parents are, however, happy with new technology being enforced. “Thousands of children commute between homes to school every day.

“Safer transportation for school children has been a critical issue as it is often observed that children find themselves locked in the school bus,” one of them said.

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ing itself as a top destination for international retailers entering the Omani market. Going back to 2001, Husam Al Mandhari, Senior Mall Manger, City Centre Muscat said, “When we first opened, the size of the mall was about 30,000 sqm of retail area with 80 stores, and in 2016, the size has gone to 70,000 sqm of leasable area with more than 200 stores. You can see the difference, the number of brands, the international brands making their debut in City Centre

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Engineers from Muscat Electricity Distribution Company (MEDC) were also alerted to cut power of the building before fire fighters went in to extinguish the blaze.

Although the fire only affected one flat, the corridor of the fifth floor also suffered some damage.

DA official stated.

The head of the household, a distraught Mishra had driven back from Rusayl, his place of work, when he was notified of the fire. “I have just come back from the office and I also need to see the extent of the damage to my flat.

Trapped residents Another neighbour, Ijaz Sheikh said the fire had trapped residents of two apartments on the sixth floor of the building. Emergency services rescued the five inhabitants of these two flats and admitted them to hospital for minor burns, though there was no serious harm done.

“Because of the smoke and the fire, the people who lived in the flat above the one which had caught fire had become trapped. The fire services used a crane to get them out of there, and they have all been taken to hospital, but nobody has been seriously harmed.”

Next step “I am unsure as to what the next step will be because I will need to talk to the owner of the building about this.”

“Fortunately for me, all of our important documents and passports are safe and my family is safe as well.”

The Times of Oman also spoke to the owner of the building, “The fire caused five people to be admitted to the hospital, but they are fine now and have already returned to the building.

“The family has already been moved to new apartment in the building. But we cannot do anything further until the investigation is finished because the building is insured.

Yet to determine This was confirmed by the Sultanate’s Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA), who are yet to determine the cause of the fire.

“An investigation is still ongoing as to what caused the fire, and will take time to resolve,” a PAC-

Need to know “Once they have conducted the investigation, we can start rebuilding the flat but until then, we cannot touch the flat because the authorities need to know the reason for the fire.”

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Muscat is something that we are all very proud of.

“They selected City Centre Muscat to launch their brands in the country, so there are many changes. This does not mean we are going to stop, we are developing the mall and over the last two years we have undergone a huge expansion here. We always look at opportunities and always listen to our customers and look at what the market needs, that’s what drives us in terms of future plans.”

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‘I Love the Sultan Campaign’ at Philippine School

By Staff Reporter MUSCAT: Smiling and excited children welcomed the ‘I Love the Sultan Campaign’ at the Philippine School Muscat, as the team from the Muscat Media Group (MMG) headed to their fifth school to promote the initiative.

Addressing a gathering of hundreds of students and teachers at the school, Richard Pakenham, the chief sales and marketing officer at MMG, said, “We are here to tell you all about this exciting nationwide campaign, which we have initiated. With this, we aim to register citizens and residents of Oman for their name to be included on a portrait of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, which will be circulated on our newspapers, website and social media platforms on National Day.” “Later, a mural will be created and displayed at a prominent public place in the country for generations to see. Registering for this campaign enables you to not only include your names in the portrait, but also gives you a chance to win the exciting prizes we have in store.”

He later announced the school initiative and encouraged the students to get as many registrations as possible, “A class from within one of the schools, one which gathers the maximum number of names through the registrations, will be rewarded with a wonderful party for up to 150 people at one of the top restaurants in Muscat, it will be a night to remember.”

EXCITED: Norlyn Y. Cura, act-

ing principal of the Philippine School Muscat said the students are very excited about the campaign.

40,909 register on Monday for campaign

To include their names in His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s portrait for the 46th National day, 39,899 people registered yesterday.

On Facebook, 36,000 people viewed it while the website recorded 2,500 page views.

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e-training programme for civil service sector MUSCAT: An e-training programme for the civil service sector was launched by Sheikh Khalid bin Omar Al Marhoon, Minister of Civil Service yesterday.

The programme has been designed and developed as per the latest standards.

On the sidelines of the launching ceremony, the Minister of Civil Service said that the program is a qualitative leap for the training of the civil service sector as it allows training without being absence of work.

It also ensures the selection of best training programmes that meet needs of employees and

their organisations. It also reduces cost and effort of the training progress.

On his part, Sayyid Salim bin Musallam Al-Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Civil Service for Administrative Development Affairs said in a statement that the project is one of the development projects adopted by the Ministry of Civil Service in a bid to enhance the human resources in the Sultanate.

He added that the e-training program, which took two years of development, contributes to reducing cost and time and involved Omanis in the implementation of the project. -ONA

‘No telecom rate cuts for now’ The statement comes after a meeting held between the Services and Social Development Committee and the two telecom companies

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MUSCAT: There would be no reduction in the rates of telecommunication services by Omantel and Ooredoo, Sultan bin Majid Al Abri, Member of Office of Majlis A’Shura confirmed.

In a statement to Al Shabiba he pointed to that Omantel promised the Services and Social Development Committee of Majlis A’Shura to introduce new packages of services in mid-November and that officials of Ooredoo too have promised new packages of services every 90 days.

The statement came after a meeting held between the Services and Social Development Committee and the two companies.

He said that TRA was not in-

vited to the meeting, but added, “We think that the TRA should be present to discuss the condition of telecommunications, something which would happen after this meeting.”

Dr. Hamood bin Ahmed Al Yahya’ei, Chairman of the Services and Social Development Committee said during the meeting held between the Committee and the two companies that “the Committee has facts and figures based on studies conducted by the TRA confirming the increase of telecommunication services in the Sultanate.”

He said that the committee is of the opinion that the rates of telecommunication services have to be re-considered and a “reduction should be applied” .

“We were acquainted with the

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studies before we met with the two companies and we have in cooperation with the members of the Majlis A’Shura in exerting pressure on the two companies for providing the best services and reasonable rates as far as possible” he said.

The officials of the two companies believed that some prices of services offered were better than the prices offered by other companies in some other countries and that the officials of the two companies have no objection to a study by an independent body on the prices and quality of services they provide in the Sultanate.

“The two companies are ready to cooperate in conducting the study and to implementing the findings of the study” he said pointing to that the Majlis A’Shura would for conducting such a study at the earliest, he added.

A report would be prepared by the Services and Social Development Committee of Majlis A’Shura, he said adding that the report would then be submitted to the Office of Majlis A’Shura to take the necessary steps as per the applicable system. The two companies have accepted formation of a joint committee, he said.

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Oman to take part in opening of culture centre KUWAIT: His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Minister of Heritage and Culture is taking part in opening ceremony of Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre under the auspices of Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the sisterly State of Kuwait.

This participation comes to enhance fraternal ties and bilateral relations between the two countries, and as per an invitation from Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs to Sayyid Haitham to attend the opening ceremony. -ONA CONTROL, ACQUISITION

CMA board nod to regulation MUSCAT: Meeting under the chair of Yahya bin Said Al Jabri, Chairman of CMA, Chairman of the Special Economic Zone Authority of Duqm (SEZAD) the CMA board has approved the regulation of control and acquisition. It issued instructions to complete issuance procedures and expressed its approval to post the new securities law to the public for their feedback. -ONA

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016 Former army commander Michel Aoun, who is in his 80s, had no real challengers for the position he has long coveted. Suleiman Franjieh, another Hezbollah ally and the only other official candidate, had asked his supporters to cast blank ballots instead of voting for him.

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Lebanon’s political vaccum ends, Aoun elected president Fireworks echoed across Beirut; Saad Al Hariri set to be named prime minister

BEIRUT: The Lebanese parliament elected former army commander Michel Aoun as president on Monday, ending a 29-month presidential vacuum. Saad Al Hariri is set to be named prime minister in the deal that marked a concession on his part.

Fireworks echoed across Beirut as the tally of votes cast by lawmakers showed Aoun the winner.

It marked the first time since the end of 1975-90 civil war that a Maronite Christian leader with a popular support base was elected to the post reserved for the sect under the sectarian system of government.

Aoun, who is in his 80s, had no real challengers for the position he has long coveted. Suleiman Franjieh, another Hezbollah ally and the only other official candidate, had asked his supporters to cast blank ballots instead of voting for him.

Aoun is best known for fighting two ruinous wars at the end of the civil war. He struck his alliance with Hezbollah a decade ago after returning from exile in France after the departure of Syrian forces in 2005.

At his swearing-in in the Beirut parliament building, Aoun said Lebanon must be protected from “regional fires”.

He also promised a preemptive fight against terrorism and said camps hosting some 1.5 million Syrian refugees must not become

START OF A NEW PHASE: Newly elected Lebanese President Michel Aoun sits on the president’s chair inside the presidential palace in Baabda, near Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday. – Reuters

militant hideouts. Ali Akbar Velayati, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s top adviser on international affairs, said it was a victory for Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the Tasnim news agency reported.

The United States said it was “a moment of opportunity, as Lebanon emerges from years of political impasse”.

A statement from the State Department said Lebanese parties must also uphold international obligations, including UN Security Council resolutions which say there must be no authority in Lebanon other than that of the government.

Hariri’s endorsement of Aoun was driven largely by financial misfortune. His political network in Lebanon has been hit by a cash crunch caused by financial

troubles at his construction firm, Saudi Oger.

“This is a closing of the page of the past, of political struggles, and the start of a new phase,” Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk, a senior member of Hariri’s Future Movement, told journalists at parliament.

Druze leader Walid Jumblatt, an old adversary of Aoun’s who also relented and backed his presidency, said: “Lebanon has proved its vitality, diversity and democracy in this broken up and destroyed Arab world.”

“Lebanese leaders must now cooperate to confront the challenges facing the country,” he said.

Aoun is due to meet members of parliament (MPs) later this week on their preferences for prime minister. He is obliged to designate the candidate with the great-

est support among MPs, expected to be Hariri The election of Aoun, who led one of two rival governments in the final years of the civil war, ends the longest presidential vacuum in the history of a country that is no stranger to political crisis.

Lebanese are desperate for better government to deal with problems in the economy, infrastructure and basic services that came to a head last year with a garbage crisis that left rubbish to pile up in the streets, creating a public health crisis.

“My dream is coming true,” said Bassam Sarraf, a 46-year-old auditor, speaking in Sassine Square in the Beirut Christian area of Ashrafieh, where huge pictures of Aoun and Lebanese flags had been put up by his supporters.

“The country needs... somebody

strong, and there’s nobody other than Michel Aoun for this.”

UN special coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag told Reuters: “We look forward to all institutions being re-energised and revitalised... and will keep a keen eye on the national elections that should be held next year.”

But Sami Atallah, executive director of the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies, held out little hope that the new administration would solve the socio-economic problems that last year prompted a wave of anti-government protests. “The tragedy of it is when they disagree we go into paralysis.

Then, when they agree, we go into collusion mode, and in most cases this is at the expense of citizens.

This is the trap we live in until we are able to break this monopoly of power,” he said. — Reuters

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Iraqi forces make first advance into Mosul EAST OF MOSUL/BAGHDAD: Advancing Iraq troops broke through IS defence lines in an eastern suburb of Mosul on Monday, taking the battle for the insurgent stronghold to inside the city limits for the first time, a force commander said.

They made the gain as the offensive to recapture Mosul -- the largest military operation in Iraq since the US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003 -- entered its third week.

Commanders had warned earlier that the battle for the city, the hardline militants’ de facto capital in Iraq, could take weeks and possibly months.

Troops of the Iraqi army’s Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) moved forward on Gogjali, an industrial zone on the eastern outskirts, on Monday after two weeks of fighting to clear surrounding areas of the insurgents.

They then reached Karama district, their first advance into the city itself, an officer said.

“They have entered Mosul,” he said. “They are fighting now in Hay (district) Al Karama.”

A Reuters correspondent in the village of Bazwaia saw plumes of smoke rising from a built-up area a few kilometres away which a commander said was the result of the clashes in Karama.

Other military statements said five villages were taken north of Mosul, where Kurdish Peshmerga fighters are also deployed, while army units advanced in the south.

Iraqi security forces and Peshmerga fighters started the offensive against the hardline group on October 17, with air and ground support from a US-led coalition.

Militias joined the fighting on Saturday, aiming to cut the route between Mosul and Raqqa, IS’s main stronghold in Syria. IS militants has been fighting off the offensive with suicide car bombs, snipers and mortar fire. — Reuters

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Bahrain postpones activist’s trial DUBAI: Bahrain on Monday postponed until December 15 the trial of rights activist Nabeel Rajab to permit more investigation of a Twitter account he is accused of using to publish criticism of the government, the government and his human rights group said.

Rajab’s Bahrain Centre for Human Rights said the High Criminal Court postponed the trial for a fourth time to enable it to hire a

cyber crime expert to verify that the Twitter handle in question was managed by him.

In a statement, the government said: “The court took the decision to allow time for expert analysis to be conducted on a digital platform managed by Rajab to confirm if the statements posted on the account were carried out by another author.”

It added that the charges, clas-

sified as criminal under the penal code, included promoting “misleading and inaccurate information about Bahrain and disseminating rumours at a time of war.”

Rajab continued to be afforded full legal rights and access to legal counsel, it said.

Rajab’s Centre commented: “The reopening of his case throws a light on the lack of evidence of any wrongdoing.” — Reuters

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8 SIMI activists shot dead after Bhopal jail-break The activists of the banned SIMI managed to escape around 2-3am after killing a jail security guard by scaling the prison wall

BHOPAL: Eight SIMI activists who escaped from the Bhopal Central Prison after killing a security guard in the wee hours were tracked down and killed in a police encounter on the outskirts of the state capital within hours of the daring jail-break.

IG Yogesh Choudhary said the fleeing SIMI activists had weapons in possession and opened fire when confronted and the police fired in retaliation.

Home Minister Bhupendra Singh said SIMI activists had made weapons out of spoons and plates they carried from the prison and attacked the personnel with them. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan declined to comment on the details of the encounter but said jail-break would be JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Over 30 injured in clashes SRINAGAR: Over 3O people, including three officers of security forces, were injured on Monday as intense clashes rocked a village in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

The clashes erupted shortly after police assisted by Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cordoned off Rohomu village for house-to-house searches, the officials said. As the security forces launched the search operation, the local residents came out on the roads and started protesting, leading to clashes, the officials said. - PTI

ENCOUNTER SITE: Police investigate the encounter site at the hillocks of Acharpura village after the Special Task Force killed 8 SIMI activists who escaped Central Jail killing a security guard in Bhopal on Monday. - PTI

probed by the National Investigation Agency(NIA).

Holding that the statements of the IG and the Home Minister were contradictory, opposition Congress demanded a judicial probe into the encounter.

All the eight activists were killed by Bhopal Police at Malikheda on the city outskirts, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Bhupendra Singh said.

Acting on the leads provided by locals, the cops tracked them down to Malikheda, where they were encircled and killed when they tried to challenge the police.

The activists of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India managed to escape around 2-3am after killing a jail security guard by scaling the prison wall

with the help of bed sheets, DIG Bhopal Raman Singh said.

The activists were identified as -- Amzad, Zakir Hussain Sadiq, Mohammad Salik, Mujeeb Shaikh, Mehbood Guddu, Mohammad Kalid Ahmed, Aqeel and Majid, a police official said.

Soon after the incident, the state government released their sketches and suspended four officials including Jail Superintendent Akhilesh Tomar.

The government also announced a reward of Rs 500,000 each on the heads of the activists.

This is the second major jailbreak by operatives of SIMI in three years after the sensational escape by seven members of the group from a jail in Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh in 2013. -PTI

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INDIA 21-FOLD INCREASE

Delhi pollution levels alarming, Centre summons five northern states NEW DELHI: After a nearly 21fold increase in pollution levels here on Diwali, the Centre summoned governments of Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh over enforcing ban on stubble burning.

The decision comes on a day the Central Pollution Control Board released its report on air quality of Delhi. As per the report, PM 2.5 levels on the day of Diwali (October 30) across each of the 11 pollution monitoring centres were anywhere between a staggering 4 times to 21 times of what they were the week before (October 24). For example, as compared

to the previous week, Pitampura recorded 20.63 times higher PM 2.5 levels, while Parivesh Bhavan Centre in East Delhi recorded 11.4 times higher PM 2.5 levels.

The permissible limit for PM 2.5 is 60 micrograms per cubic metre.

Pitampura in North Delhi recorded the maximum at 1,238 micrograms per cubic metre on Diwali. At Janakpuri, PM 2.5 levels were 8.7 times higher and at ITO, PM 2.5 levels were 7.6 times higher. Similarly, on the day of Diwali PM 10 levels were 1.5-4 times higher as compared to the previous week. For example, PM 10 levels at ITO on Diwali were 4.3 times

higher than what they were a week ago. On this Diwali, as compared to last year, PM 2.5 levels were 2-4.5 times higher and PM 10 levels were 1.5-3 times higher.

The Environment Ministry has attributed the spike in pollution levels to four main factors.

“It has been observed that open burning of solid waste in and around Delhi, vehicular emissions in Delhi, dust by the roadside and around construction sites in Delhi and stubble burning of crop residue in neighbouring states of Delhi are major contributors to pollution in Delhi,” according to a release by the ministry. - PTI

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We welcome the decision ... which will be integral in showing Pakistan’s commitment to its international human rights obligations Zainab Malik, Head of advocacy at Justice Project Pakistan

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Police teargas PTI protesters marching towards Islamabad

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and the police, who have arrested scores of opposition workers and used tear gas to disperse protesters defying a citywide ban on public gatherings.

Party lawmaker Arif Alvi and another senior party official, Imran Ismail, were briefly detained on Monday, and bundled into a police van near Khan’s home. On social network Twitter Ismail said he had been “arrested brutally”, and posted a selfie picture of the two men smiling on the way to a police station.

However, the interior minister swiftly ordered their release.

Last week, the government outlawed gatherings of more than five people in Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi. Scores of Khan’s partyworkers have been arrested since, the party says.

Khan, a former national cricketing hero, has vowed not to back down unless Sharif resigns, or submits to investigation regarding the “Panama Papers” leaks.

Documents from the Panamabased Mossack Fonseca law firm in April appear to show that Sharif’s daughter and two sons owned offshore holding companies registered in the British Virgin Islands. Sharif’s family denies wrongdoing. - Reuters

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Monday blocked the execution of a paranoid schizophrenic murder convict pending a review of an earlier ruling that his condition was not a permanent mental disorder and therefore not legally relevant, his lawyers said.

Rights groups have denounced the possible execution of Imdad Ali, 50, who government doctors certified as suffering from paranoid schizophrenia in 2012, following his conviction for the 2001 murder of a cleric.

He was due to be executed on Wednesday, according to execution orders issued last week.

But the Supreme Court agreed to review an October 21 ruling on Ali’s final appeal, when the court ruled that schizophrenia did not fall within Pakistan’s legal definition of mental disorders.

“We welcome the decision ... which will be integral in showing Pakistan’s commitment to its international human rights obligations,” said Zainab Malik, head of advocacy at Justice Project Pakistan, a legal aid group representing Ali. The court scheduled a hearing for the second week of November.

Pakistan ended a virtual moratorium on capital punishment in 2014. - Reuters

Imran has threatened to ‘shut down’ Islamabad in his push to unseat Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on grounds of alleged corruption linked to the ‘Panama Papers’ leak FLEEING TO SAFETY: Supporters of opposition party Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) run from tear gas shells during clashes with police in Swabi, on Monday. - AFP

ISLAMABAD: Police on Monday fired tear gas to scatter hundreds of anti-government protesters heading for Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, after a court cleared the way for opposition politician Imran Khan to hold a mass protest this week, media reported.

Television images showed the crowd approaching roadblocks amid clouds of tear gas as night fell near the town of Swabi, about 70km from Islamabad, on a high-

way linking the capital to the northwestern city of Peshawar.

Police had set up roadblocks on major roads on Monday morning, particularly those from Khan’s political heartland of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, ruled by his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Earlier, the Islamabad High Court dismissed government challenges to Wednesday’s protests, but ordered Khan to hold

the demonstration on a parade ground far from the city’s main government and commercial districts, Geo Television reported.

Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui also ordered the government to ensure protection for the fundamental rights of residents of the capital to go about their daily lives, Geo said.

Khan has threatened to “shut down” Islamabad in his push to

unseat Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on grounds of alleged corruption linked to the “Panama Papers” leak.

On Sunday, however, he said his rallying cry to stop the government from functioning was not a direct threat, but rather a prediction of events if his supporters flooded into the city. The political tension has sparked periodic clashes between PTI supporters DWINDLING EXPORTS

CAREC offers Pakistan avenues for deeper economic links ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recently hosted the 15th meeting of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (Carec), a body working for the collective benefit of the region by promoting economic cooperation.

Pakistan is increasingly looking at Central Asian states in an effort to forge trade links and give a fillip to its dwindling exports.

However, so far, it has not been able to tap the full trade potential because of lack of infrastructure for connecting the South and Central Asia regions.

Carec is also pushing ahead with plans to encourage regional connectivity to enhance the trade volume. In the Carec meeting, more than 200 participants from 10 member states and multilateral development partners participated.

The member countries included Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan while Georgia took part as an observer. Carec is an important forum that encourages regional countries to develop physical networks and infrastructure and ensure peace, stability and economic development.

Strategies and initiatives were highlighted at the huddle to stimulate much-needed investment in energy sector of the member states. After a briefing on selected

case studies undertaken by Carec members including Pakistan, prominent investors shared their insights to identify and make investments in energy projects.

Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appreciated that Carec had mobilised $29 billion for pouring into regional development projects and voiced hope that a mid-term review of the regional body in the next 10 years would prove to be an opportunity to fast-track economic cooperation.

Regional connectivity The regional connectivity may lead to economic development and prosperity of the region.

In this connection, Pakistan is working on energy projects such as the Central Asia-South Asia 1,000-megawatt (Casa-1,000) power import project and the Tapi gas pipeline that will start from Turkmenistan.

The Casa-1,000 is also going to pave the way for digital connectivity between the two regions through a fibre optic cable network called Digital Casa-I, which will link Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The existing cable reaches Pakistan after going through a long route. It first goes to Russia, extends to Europe and then comes to Pakistan. The new project will provide a good route to connect the two regions. It will allow re-

gional countries to become independent while tapping the international internet channels.

Massive opportunity In his welcome address at the Carec ministerial meeting on the theme “Linking connectivity with economic transformation”, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) programme, which Pakistan had undertaken, would complement regional connectivity initiatives of Carec members.

He stressed that the CPEC offered a massive opportunity for connectivity between Central Asia, Middle East and Africa and was bound to play a defining role in economic development of the two regions.

Dar said improving the transport corridor was not an end in itself but it was an investment in establishing sound infrastructure and complementary frameworks for shared prosperity of the present and future generations in the region. He pointed out that Carec and the Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy provided the platform to ensure effective implementation of communication, transport and traderelated projects.

The regional cooperation programmes on which Pakistan is working will connect China, Pakistan, Central Asian states and Russia. - Express Tribune

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Turkey detains editor, staff of opposition newspaper The Istanbul prosecutor’s office said the staff from the Cumhuriyet daily were suspected of committing crimes on behalf of Kurdish militants and the network of Fethullah Gulen

ISTANBUL: Turkish police detained the editor and a dozen senior staff from the main secularist opposition newspaper on Monday, a day after 10,000 more civil servants were sacked over suspected links to a failed July coup.

Turkey’s crackdown since rogue soldiers tried to seize power on July 15 has alarmed Western allies and rights groups, who fear President Tayyip Erdogan is using the coup attempt to crush dissent. More than 110,000 people have been sacked or suspended and 37,000 arrested over the past three and a half months.

The Istanbul prosecutor’s office said the staff from the Cumhuriyet daily, one of few media outlets still critical of Erdogan, were suspected of committing crimes on behalf of Kurdish militants and the network of Fethullah Gulen, a US-based cleric. Turkey accuses Gulen of orchestrating the coup attempt, in which he denies any involvement. Cumhuriyet said on its website that 12 of its staff had been detained and some had their laptops seized from their homes.

Footage showed one writer,

PROTEST: A protester holds a copy of Cumhuriyet newspaper during a protest in front of the opposition newspaper in Istanbul on October 31, 2016 after a police operation at the daily’s headquarters. – AFP

Aydin Engin, 75, being ushered by plain clothes police into a hospital for medical checks. Asked by reporters to comment on his detention, Engin said: “I work for Cumhuriyet, isn’t that enough?” The government has said its measures are justified by the threat posted to the state by the coup attempt, in which more than 240 people were killed. Erdogan says the crackdown is crucial for “cleansing” the state apparatus of Gulenist influence.

“An investigation was launched...due to allegations and assessments that shortly before the attempted coup, material was published justifying the coup,” the prosecutor’s office said.

On Sunday, 10,000 civil servants were dismissed and 15 more media outlets ordered closed over suspected links to Gulen’s network and militant groups. A court also jailed, pending trial, the comayors of the largely Kurdish city of Diyarbakir. Before turning him-

self in, veteran cartoonist Musa Kart told reporters outside the Cumhuriyet’s offices that he was not frightened by the crackdown.

“This is a comical situation. I would like to say that you won’t be able to frighten anyone with pressure. It is not possible for people with a conscience to accept this.

You can’t explain this to the world.

I am being detained solely for drawing caricatures,” he said.

Cumhuriyet’s previous editor, Can Dundar, was jailed last year for publishing state secrets involving Turkey’s support for Syrian rebels. The case sparked censure from rights groups and Western governments worried about worsening human rights in Turkey under Erdogan.

Cumhuriyet said Dundar, who was freed in February and is now abroad, was one of those facing arrest. “They are attacking ‘the last bastion’,” Dundar wrote on his Twitter account as news of the

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operation emerged. A month after the failed coup, Dundar told Reuters in an interview that he feared the government would attempt to link him to the putsch.

Since the attempted coup, 170 newspapers, magazines, television stations and news agencies have been shut down, leaving 2,500 journalists unemployed, Turkey’s journalists’ association said in a statement protesting the detentions. “This operation is a new coup against freedom of expression and of the press,” it said, adding that 105 journalists were in jail pending trial and the press cards of 777 journalists had been cancelled.

Opposition groups say the purges are being used to silence all dissent against Erdogan and the governing AKP party in Turkey, a NATO member which aspires to membership of the European Union. “The AKP’s coup against democracy is continuing,” Sezgin Tanrikulu, a lawmaker from the

main opposition Republican People’s Party, wrote on Twitter.

“This is an operation targeting the corporate identity of this paper. It is an effort to punish the critical publications of this paper, which is as old as the Republic itself and one of its biggest symbols,” he said.

The government this month extended a state of emergency imposed after the coup attempt for three months until mid-January. Erdogan said the authorities needed more time to wipe out the threat posed by Gulen’s network as well as Kurdish PKK militants who have waged a 32year insurgency. Ankara wants the United States to detain and extradite Gulen so that he can be prosecuted in Turkey on a charge that he masterminded the attempt to overthrow the government. Gulen, who has lived in self-imposed exile in Pennsylvania since 1999, denies any part in it. — Reuters

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Thailand ‘making preparations’ for December 1 succession BANGKOK: Thailand is making preparations for Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to ascend the throne on December 1, two senior military sources with knowledge of the matter said.

The death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 13 at the age of 88 has plunged the Southeast Asian nation of 67 million people into a year of mourning.

News of the December timeframe follows the prince’s departure for Germany at the weekend where he had personal business to attend to, one senior military source told Reuters, adding that the prince would return in November. “We are making preparations. Everything is being prepared for December 1,” said another senior military source who declined to be identified. “But this timeframe also depends on His Royal Highness.”

Prime Minister Prayuth Chanocha had said the prince’s formal ascension could be within seven to 15 days of the king’s death, or later.

Speaking on behalf of the prince hours after King Bhumibol’s death, Prayuth said the prince wanted to grieve with the people and leave the formal succession until later, when parliament will invite him to ascend the throne. His formal coronation, however, cannot take place until after the king’s cremation in a year’s time. Prem Tinsulanonda, 96, who was head of the powerful Privy Council and is known as the face of Thailand’s traditional establishment, is acting as regent until the new king is named.

Thailand’s strict lese-majeste laws have left little room for public discussion about the succession.

The laws have also severely curbed public discussion about the prince.

Thailand’s baht has slid 0.9 per cent throughout October amid concern the king’s death may increase political uncertainties and hurt economic activity in the near term. — Reuters

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ALBUQUERQUE/WASHINGTON: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump pressed his attack on Democratic rival Hillary Clinton’s integrity as she struggled to get past a new firestorm over her emails with just eight days to go until Election Day. Friday’s announcement by FBI Director James Comey that his agency is investigating more emails as part of a probe into Clinton’s use of a private email server gave new hope to Trump that he can make an improbable comeback and win on November 8. The Clinton campaign and its supporters in the Democratic Party furiously attacked Comey for releasing information that raised questions but provided no details so close to the election.

Some party leaders accused the FBI of a double standard, saying the agency was concealing damaging information about the Trump campaign.

The FBI spent a year investigating Clinton’s use of a private email server, instead of government systems, while she was secretary of state from 2009 to 2013.

Comey concluded in July that while Clinton and her staff had been “extremely careless” in handling classified information there were no grounds for any charges.

But the issue resurfaced unexpectedly on Friday when Comey sent a brief letter to members of Congress to tell them the agency was looking at new emails.

He said “we don’t know the significance of this newly discovered collection of emails,” which were found during an unrelated probe into the estranged husband of a top Clinton aide. But Trump seized on the news to charge that Clinton represents a corrupt political system.

“When we win on November 8 we are going to Washington DC and we are going drain the

swamp,” he said on Sunday night at a rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “Hillary Clinton is not the victim. You, the American people are the victims of this corrupt system.”

US Senator Harry Reid, the Democratic leader in the Senate, accused Comey on Sunday of “a disturbing double standard for the treatment of sensitive information, with what appears to be a clear intent to aid one political party over another.”

He said, without providing evidence, that the FBI was keeping “explosive information” under wraps about ties between the Trump campaign and Russian officials. Democratic Representative Elijah Cummings hammered this accusation on Monday, urging the FBI to release information on Trump and his advisers’ dealings with Russia. “Members of Congress including myself, have asked for months for the FBI to provide us with information as to whether Mr, Trump, Mr Manafort, other associates and the Russian government have any connection with each other,” Cummings told CNN, referring to a former senior Trump campaign official, Paul Manafort.

An FBI spokeswoman said late on Sunday: “When we receive the letter it will be handled through our usual process in responding to members of Congress,” referring to Reid’s accusation.

The US government has accused Russia of a campaign of cyber attacks targeting the Democratic Party that has led to the release of thousands of illegally obtained emails, revealing the sometimes unflattering inner workings of the party. The Kremlin has denied this. Trump has declined to implicate Russia in any wrongdoing. Democrats have demanded that Comey and the FBI rapidly work to make public what they know about the new email trove. A source familiar with the matter said on Sunday that the FBI had secured a warrant to examine the emails.

Daily tracking polls should reflect soon whether the controversy is having an impact on the race.

Early voting means that millions of Americans have already cast their ballots. Trump had already narrowed Clinton’s lead in national opinion polls and gone into the lead in a small number of the battleground states where the election is likely to be decided.

The Wall Street Journal reported that federal agents are preparing to spend weeks examining about 650,000 emails contained on Weiner’s laptop for possible links to Clinton’s email use. — Reuters

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ederal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey is an institution man. So it must be especially painful to him that he is single-handedly undermining faith not only in the institution he leads, but in the propriety of a presidential election.

Comey has been balancing the interests of those institutions, the FBI and the election, for months. In July, when he held a news conference to announce the conclusion of the bureau’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s e-mails, he opted to buttress the FBI’s reputation for probity at the expense of a presidential candidate. His news conference was unusual— investigations are normally concluded without public fanfare -- and Comey’s stark criticism of Clinton’s conduct was remarkably so.

Republicans, who had made an ugly habit of recasting political differences with President Barack Obama as Obama’s serial assaults on the Constitution, had recently switched their focus from Obama’s perfidy to Clinton’s.

Talk of “criminal” Hillary and her future in “prison” became commonplace. At the GOP national convention in July, prominent Republican leaders led the crowd in a chant of “Lock her up.” The echoes of mass rallies in a distant time and place were unmistakable.

The Republican appetite for vengeance seems to have launched Comey on his unprecedented path. His July news conference was intended to deflate rage, defang attacks and present the FBI’s behaviour as fully justified.

The tactic failed. Republicans, dead certain of Clinton’s guilt — of something -- accused Comey of treachery. Democrats, relieved to have the issue of the e-mails resolved, mostly set aside their qualms, although former Justice Department spokesman Matthew Miller, in particular, lambasted Comey in a Washington Post essay titled “James Comey’s Abuse of Power.”

Comey, a Republican appointed by Obama, had credibility with Democrats. In 2007, it was revealed that when he was a top deputy in the Justice Department in 2004, he had defied enormous pressure from the Bush White

House to reauthorise a domestic surveillance program that the department had concluded was illegal. Comey had stood up for the Justice Department and the law. He was an institution man who had defied the political hacks.

When new e-mails surfaced recently in an unrelated investigation into former Representative Anthony Weiner, it’s not hard to imagine Comey’s dismay. Most of the e-mails probably have no relevance to Clinton, and the rest are no more likely to suggest criminal conduct than the thousands the FBI has already reviewed.

But Republicans are irate, claiming that the fix was in for Clinton at the FBI. And Comey, on the defensive, had foolishly told congressional Republicans that he would keep them apprised of any new developments.

If Comey failed to inform Congress of the new Weiner e-mails, he perhaps feared someone at the FBI would leak information about them.

The bureau and Comey would then be further compromised, looming larger and more dastardly in the fever dream that has become the Republican Party’s home. After all, Republicans were already claiming the FBI had thrown the election to Clinton. The Republican candidate for president denounces the election as “rigged” — daily. Polls show that millions of Americans are gullible and confused, and angry enough to believe it.

Comey had already made a mess with his news conference and testimony to Congress.

He couldn’t risk further damage to the FBI that a leak would inevitably produce, putting the institution in a defensive crouch vis-a-vis Republican lawmakers, potentially for years.

A casual reading of social media in the wake of Comey’s Friday letter reveals a rush of irate Democrats who think the Republican head of the FBI is now trying to throw the election to Trump. The Clinton campaign is rallying its considerable troops.

Comey is now mistrusted and despised on all sides. The institution he leads is similarly mistrusted. The FBI is in disrepute. The fairness of the election is broadly in doubt.

Comey should have known that you cannot appease rage, or reason with a fever dream.

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Y T R A S E H STEW KERALA STYLE VEGETABLE STEW

This is Indian style vegetable stew that gives you a ďŹ&#x201A;avour of the authentic cuisine of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own Countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kerala.

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WEATHER

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This Weekend Eat At…

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The Yellow Chilli

Where The Yellow Chilli Must Eat Tandoori basil prawns Price OMR6.200 What is it?

It is just the best seafood ever. The oh-so-juicy prawns scented with basil perfectly cooked and flavoured will keep your mouth watering for days after you’ve had it. It is seasoned with ideal proportions of mint and yoghurt that give it a tinge of tanginess.

Also Try Just as much as you can eat at one time. My favourites include lemon grass chicken tikka with papaya and peanut salad and bhuna ghost that is tender lamb with tandoori roti. Also, if you like soups then you’ll definitely like the tomato basil shorba. It’s simple yet delicious and not very heavy, thus serving the purpose of being an apt appetiser. And at the end don’t forget to try the mother of all mousse’s, the makhan elaichi mousse, and find yourself melting with this delicate and delicious dessert.

What’s Special Great ambience and brilliant service. And you can even shut your eyes and pick any one of the dishes in the menu and you won’t be disappointed.

–shruthi@timesofoman.com

Location z Panorama Mall, First Floor, +968 2458 2588

zAl Mouj Muscat, Opposite ‘The Walk’, +968 2454 1717 FOOD NOTE

Vita Coco: Leading Coconut Water Brand Launches In Oman

VITA COCO, one of the fastestgrowing beverage brands and the best-selling coconut water brand globally, has launched its natural coconut water in Oman for the first time, after their recent success in the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar. Originally introduced in the US in 2004, the Vita Coco brand is currently available in over 30 countries including the UK, France, Germany, the USA, Japan and is now readily available in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman. Vita Coco Coconut Water is already available in Spinneys, and will be officially launching in over 120 additional retail outlets in Oman soon.

To celebrate its launch into Oman, Vita Coco Coconut Water partnered with the latest The Spartan Race which took place on October 21. Vita Coco was the

official hydration partner and provided Vita Coco Coconut Water to all participants at this exhausting 5km race, which featured over 20 obstacles and challenged even the fittest athletes in Oman.

The Vita Coco brand has experienced strong international growth since 2010, when it entered the UK, the brand’s first overseas market.

Vita Coco launched in the UAE in 2014 and it is now one of their biggest markets and has resulted in an ever-increasing consumer demand across the GCC region amongst expats and locals alike.

Vita Coco Natural Coconut Water is based on one single ingredient: Fresh coconut water. The coconut water used in Vita Coco Natural Coconut Water comes from young green coconuts and is full of natu-

rally occurring electrolytes and contains no fat. With no colourings, preservatives or flavourings and never produced from concentrate, some say it’s just like sticking a straw in a coconut. Vita Coco Coconut Water’s CEO – EMEA Giles Brook commented: “We expect Oman to be a strong market for the Vita Coco brand as promoting the health and well-being for individuals is top of the agenda for Oman.

We are extremely excited to be expanding further in the GCC, and to bring further awareness of the wellness and health food category to the Oman market.”

Vita Coco Coconut Water can be found in Al Fair, Al Maya, and will be launching in more than 120 additional retail outlets in Muscat over the coming weeks.

—lifestyle@timesofoman.com

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OMAN CRUDE DECLINES Oman Crude (December delivery) declined by 82 cents to $47.46 per barrel, said Dubai Mercantile Exchange on Monday. The average price of Oman Crude (November delivery) stablised at $43.92 per barrel, 10 cents lower than October delivery. - ONA

Muscat 5,481.44 - 2.63 - 0.05%

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Type ............................Delivery...........Price

Forex rates vs OMR1* US Dollar ................................. 2.58 Euro ............................................ 2.34 Pound ............................................2.11 Indian Rs ............................. 173.07 Pakistan Rs .........................267.31 Bangla Taka......................200.96

Indian Rs ...................................173.40 Pakistan Rs .............................272.00 Sri Lanka Rs .................................. N/A Bangla Taka........................... 203.55 Phil Peso ................................... 125.65

Muscat 24ct per gm (OMR) .......16.30

Oman Crude............. (Spot) ........$46.08 Dubai Crude ............. (Spot) ........$45.83 Murban Crude ........ (Spot) .........$47.56 Arabian Light ......... (Spot) ........ $45.76 N.Sea Brent............... (Spot) .........$49.41 West Texas Int ....... (Spot) ........$48.46

* Rates are as of October 31 Source: Bank Muscat

* Rates as of October 31 Source: Oman UAE Exchange

Oman floats tender for power project As planned, the award of the 850 megawatt project in Misfah, is expected by the fourth quarter of 2017 and the project will be commercially

File picture is used only for illustration purpose.

operational by the first quarter of 2021

A E JAMES

businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman has floated a pre-qualification tender to build an independent power project (IPP) with a generation capacity of 750-850 megawatt in Misfah – just over 30 kilometres from Muscat International Airport.

The Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), a member of Nama Group, has announced the launch of the request for qualification (RfQ) for the development of a new independent power project.

As planned, the award of the project is expected by the fourth quarter of 2017 and the project ECONOMY

Egypt moves closer to get $12b IMF loan CAIRO: Egypt has reached a currency swap agreement with China valued at $2.7 billion, moving closer to meet the terms required to clinch a $12 billion loan accord with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The agreement is being processed by the Chinese authorities, an Egyptian central bank official said on Sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The official didn’t provide additional details on when the deal was reached, the terms or when the funds might arrive.

There was no immediate comment from the People’s Bank of China.

Egypt, struggling with a crippling dollar shortage, needs to boost its foreign reserves by as much as $6 billion in bilateral support before the IMF Executive Board can meet to review its loan request.

The Arab country has already secured $3 billion from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and less than $1 billion from G7 countries.

“There’s a chance the funding will be expensive, but regardless of the agreement’s structure, we need every penny we can get,” said Hany Farahat, the Cairobased senior economist at CI Capital, a subsidiary of Commercial International Bank, the nation’s biggest publicly traded lender.

Lagarde’s comments IMF’s managing director, Christine Lagarde, told told Bloomberg Television in an interview last week that she hoped the board would Egypt’s loan request in a few weeks.

— Bloomberg News

The independent power project is to be developed as private sector project by qualified developers.

The scope of the project includes financing, procurement, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of a new generation capacity of approximately 750-850MW in Muscat governorate

will be commercially operational by the first quarter of 2021.

The independent power project is to be developed as private sector project by qualified developers.

“The scope of the project includes financing, procurement, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of a new

generation capacity of approximately 750-850MW to be located at Misfah in Muscat governorate,” said an OPWP statement.

OPWP said that the tender documents will be available till November 14, while the deadline for submission is December 12.

In a move to enhance power gen-

eration, several independent power projects are in different stages of planning and development.

Oman’s peak average annual growth in power demand for the next seven years within the areas of main inter-connected system (MIS) is projected to be 8 per cent, rising from 5,565 megawatt (MW) in 2015 to 9,529 MW in 2022, according to the seven-year outlook for power demand released by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP).

Demand for power is growing mainly due to population driven residential growth, overall economic growth, development in industrial estates/free zones and tourism projects.

Among various projects, two major power projects – one each in Ibri and Sohar – will substantially raise the power generation capacity. The Ibri project will start early power generation in 2018, while the full capacity generation will start in April 2019.

The Sohar independent power project, which will have a power generation capacity of 1,720 MW,will start power generation from January 2019.

In the Dhofar region, the Salalah 2 independent power project, which started construction, will provide 445 MW upon completion in January 2018. Also, construction work is at an advanced stage for building Musandam IPP, to supply the Rural Areas Electricity Company with a net firm capacity of about 123 MW. The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2017.

Muscat 22ct per gm (OMR) .......15.65 Dubai 24ct per gm (Dh) ............154.50 Dubai 22ct per gm (Dh) .............145.25 * Rates as of October 31 Source: Malabar Gold & Diamonds

S T R AT E G I C I N V E S T M E N T

JOING HANDS: The deal is part of the Sultanate’s efforts to explore

successful investment opportunities with leading companies around the world. - Picture by Talib Al Wohaibi/Times of Oman

Oman fund buys 32% stake in Spanish firm Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman’s State General Reserve Fund (SGRF) has signed an agreement to acquire a 32.2 per cent stake in Spain-based Mecanizados Escribano.

Mecanizados Escribano is a Spanish firm, based in Madrid, which manufactures precision mechanical components and develops its own systems for the aerospace and defence sectors.

According to the deal, SGRF will invest in Escribano through a combination of equity purchased from the current owners and a capital increase to finance new development projects.

Abdulsalam Al Murshidi, executive president of SGRF, said the deal is part of the Sultanate’s efforts to explore successful investment opportunities with leading companies around the world. “SGRF considers MecanizadosEscribano as a long-term

strategic investment, with the intention of remaining investors for the foreseeable future and favouring future expansion plans for the business, notably in Oman.”

“The agreement will also replicate Mecanizados Escribano’s business model in Oman, with respect to machining capabilities and technologies, but encompassing it to the start-up of the local business.” This will help create a lot of job opportunities that are needed and train Omani nationals to work in this booming sector.

“Mecanizados Escribanois happy to have joined hands with Oman to continue the march of a rapidly growing company, which has managed to secure an impressive pipeline of contracts in the aerospace and defence industry. The company has consistently remained a competitive and favoured supplier to its clients, in an industry dominated by significantly larger players,” noted Javier Escribano.

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MARKET Japan shippers plan to merge container lines Nippon Yusen, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, which are predicting operating losses this year, will create a company that will control 7 per cent of the world container-shipping trade, according to a joint statement

JOINING HANDS: The combined entity will be formed by July 1 and will have about $19 billion in sales and will be Asia’s biggest box carrier after China Cosco Shipping Corp. — Bloomberg file picture

TOKYO: Japan’s three biggest shippers agreed to combine their container operations to create the world’s sixth-largest box carrier, as the industry steps up consolidation this year amid a global turmoil in the sea-cargo business.

Nippon Yusen, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, which are predicting operating losses this year, will create a company that will control 7 per cent of the world container-shipping trade, according to a joint statement in Tokyo on Monday.

The combination will need to be approved by regulators in the European Union, US, China and Japan among others. The global container industry has been in turmoil since the 2008 financial crisis brought trading to its knees.

South Korea’s biggest line Hanjin Shipping filed for bankruptcy protection in August while others like A.P. Moeller-Maersk, the world’s biggest, have restructured to cut

costs even as rates to move shoes and televisions stay depressed.

“It feels more of a merger for survival,” said Mikey Hsia, a trader at Sunrise Brokers in Hong Kong. “I see it as a reaction to Hanjin Shipping.

The impact is that there won’t be any domestic competition.

Now, the companies have to compete from a global perspective.”

Nippon Yusen shares surged 6.4 per cent to 215 yen in Tokyo on Monday, the biggest gain in almost two months. Mitsui OSK jumped 5.6 per cent, the most since Septemebr 5. Kawasaki Kisen ended the day 0.4 per cent higher after earlier climbing as much as 10 per cent.

The combined entity will be formed by July 1 and will have about 2 trillion yen ($19 billion) in sales and will be Asia’s biggest box carrier after China Cosco Shipping Corp. It expects to start operations by April 2018 and will have 256 vessels, according to

the statement. Nippon Yusen will own 38 per cent of the merged entity while Kawasaki Kisen and Mitsui OSK will each hold 31 per cent, according to the statement.

“With joint shipping and alliances, the scale of our operations and business styles, we have many things in common,” the shipping lines said in a joint statement. “We thought it would be easier to utilise each others’ strengths this way.”

Nippon Yusen, Mitsui OSK and Kawasaki Kisen will invest a total 300 billion yen in the venture, which is expected to result in a ‘synergy’ of 110 billion yen annually.

The companies started talks on the merger of the container lines in Spring and will start discussions with major shareholders, Eizo Murakami, president of Kawasaki Kisen, told reporters in Tokyo on Monday. There won’t be any change to the bulk-cargo moving business of the three shipping companies. Nippon Yusen got

30.5 per cent of its revenue last year from the liner business. That number was 49.4 per cent for Kawasaki Kisen and 42 per cent for Mitsui OSK, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

“The way the industry is going, combining their operations is a good thing,” said Rahul Kapoor, a director at Drewry Financial Research Services in Singapore.

“China has combined its two shipping lines. The Japanese need to combine to survive in this environment.”All the three Japanese companies on Monday forecast operating losses for this fiscal year. Nippon Yusen expects a loss of 25.5 billion yen, Kawasaki Kisen 44 billion yen and Mitsui OSK 15 billion yen. The spot price to move a 20-foot container to Europe from Asia was $958 at the end of last week, down 22 percent from $1,232 at the start of this year, according to Shanghai Shipping Exchange. — Bloomberg News

PA R T N E R S H I P

GE’s deal with Baker Hughes to create $30b mega entity SINGAPORE: General Electric (GE) is nearing a deal valued at about $30 billion to combine its oil and gas business with Baker Hughes, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The transaction, which will be announced later on Monday, will create a publicly-traded entity controlled by GE, the newspaper reported, citing people familiar with the situation it didn’t identify.

The companies will host a webcast at 8:30am Eastern time, Baker Hughes said in a statement, without giving details about what will be discussed. Spokeswomen for both companies declined to comment when contacted by phone.

The industrial-equipment behemoth and the No. 3 oil services provider said that discussions are taking place for potential “partnerships,” but wouldn’t provide details except to say that a full acquisition isn’t on the table. Whatever the outcome, the talks signal the companies are seeking ways to enhance cooperation and boost value, analysts say, mirroring efforts by companies across the industry to fortify their operations amid the oil-price slump.

A new company could be created that takes specific oil and gas business lines from GE and combines them with Baker Hughes, creating a larger distribution network for both with no added costs, analysts at Credit Suisse Group and Capital One Southcoast said.

GE held talks earlier this year about buying pieces of Baker Hughes that would have been divested under a pending merger with Halliburton — a deal that eventually collapsed.

“Partnering with Baker, vs. a clear-cut acquisition, would help preserve GE’s asset-light model while simultaneously giving the company access to end-markets it doesn’t serve,” Andrew Cosgrove and Karen Ubelhart, analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence, wrote

— Bloomberg file picture

GE held talks earlier this year about buying pieces of Baker Hughes that would have been divested under a pending merger with Halliburton — a deal that eventually collapsed

Friday in a report. Baker could leverage GE’s big data capabilities to help it raise sales of its current platform, they wrote.

Shares in Boston, Massachusetts-based GE rose 2.1 per cent on Friday to close at $29.22. Houstonbased Baker Hughes jumped 8.4 per cent to $59.12. - Bloomberg News

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MARKET Iraq’s oil output at 4.7m barrels Iraq’s state oil marketing agency released a statement on Sunday showing September production figures for each of the 26 fields it controls, plus a single output figure for the semi-autonomous Kurdish region.

DUBAI: Iraq published data showing a rare level of detail for its oil production and exports, a week after inviting energy reporters to Baghdad to make a case that the country is pumping more crude than analysts and Opec acknowledge.

The country’s state oil marketing agency released a statement on Sunday showing September production figures for each of the 26 fields it controls, plus a single output figure for the semi-autonomous Kurdish region, which manages its crude independently.

Previous monthly statements showed just two figures: total production and total exports. The Oil Marketing Co., known as Somo, also provided detailed data on exports and domestic consumption.

Opec’s second-largest producer says it pumped more than 4.7 million barrels a day last month, several hundred thousand barrels a day more than oil-industry watchers recognise. The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) assesses output for its 14 members based on such secondary sources. Iraq wants the group to accept the ministry’s figures before a November 30 meeting at which Opec could limit production for its members.

Oil Minister Jabbar Al Luaibi complained about Opec data at a meeting in September in Algiers.

He adopted a milder approach last week, inviting reporters to Baghdad for a tour of the national museum and a detailed discussion of production figures. “We

want you to see for yourselves what our production is,” he said on October 23.

The field-specific data for September sheds light on how Somo calculates Iraqi production. However, it doesn’t provide a breakdown of Kurdish production, which accounts for much of the difference between the data cited

by Somo and secondary sources.

“It’s an effort of transparency and backing up their numbers, but I’m not quite sure how effective it’s going to be,” Robin Mills, chief executive officer of consultant Qamar Energy, said by phone from Dubai.

“The biggest discrepancy is likely to be in the Kurdish fields.”

Production from the Kurdish enclave in northern Iraq averaged 546,000 barrels a day last month, according to Somo. That figure is an estimate because the central government has not received the latest production data from Kurdish authorities, Somo Director General Falah Al Amri said last week. Somo bases its estimate on what Kurdish production was in 2013 and 2014, he said.

In the north of the country, the Kirkuk and Baba Gurgur fields produced 93,000 barrels a day for the federal North Oil Co., Somo said. — Bloomberg News

U N I T E D A R A B E M I R AT E S

‘Bad loan provisions of UAE banks set to peak this year’ DUBAI: Bad loan provisions by United Arab Emirates’ banks will peak this year as the industry increasingly works more with businesses to renegotiate terms instead of calling defaults, according to Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, chairman of the nation’s Banks Federation.

About Dh7 billion ($1.9 billion) of loans to companies are being renegotiated under restructuring guidelines outlined by the federation earlier this year in the absence of a bankruptcy law, said Al Ghurair, also chief executive officer of Mashreqbank. Problem loans have slowed “dramatically” in recent months, he said.

The Banks Federation in March agreed a plan that allows for the temporary suspension and restructuring of debt payments for businesses struggling with loan repayments amid an economic slowdown. Draconian laws for defaults can lead people to flee the country in fear of possible jail sentences. Many of the region’s largest banks missed analysts’ earnings estimates in the third quarter on higher provisions.

“As of March this year we have managed to work out 4.5 billion of loans to SMEs to protect the banking system, the customer and the economy,” Al Ghurair said

in Dubai on Sunday.

“Under the same umbrella we have worked out Dh2.5 billion of loans to large corporates to encourage banks not to take unilateral action, otherwise the customer will skip.”

A slowdown in the economy and lower commodity prices, combined with the debt laws led to a revival in “skips” or business owners who quietly leave the country to avoid punishment.

“The banking sector has slowed down this year and profit will come down anywhere from 10 to 20 per cent,” Al Ghurair said.

— Bloomberg News

FOCUS ON SMEs

Orpic conducts second key ‘in-country value’ roadshow Times News Service MUSCAT: As part of its commitment to support Sultanate’s nationalisation plan and offer opportunities to Omani small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Orpic conducted its second incountry value (ICV) roadshow in Ibri under the auspices of Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Qatabi, State Adviser.

This event was conducted in association with GS engineering & Construction and Mitsui, who have been awarded the NGL Gas Extraction Plant with Offsite and

Utilities for Liwa Plastics Industries Complex (LPIC) Project.

The day-long event discussed the investment impact on Oman’s economy through the LPIC project. Speaking at the event, Dr Hilal Al Hinai, General Manager – Corporate Support Services, Orpic, said, “As one of the transformational projects being undertaken

by Orpic, we are committed to serving Oman with pride. At Orpic, we support small and medium enterprises directly via business operations, ring fence certain tenders specifically for Omani small and medium enterprises , which

in turn will impact Oman’s GDP through the payment of profits and salaries, and employment opportunities for individuals.”

This is the second of the three ICV roadshows that Orpic will conduct in the coming months, which will support and offer Omani SME’s a chance to partner with the LPIC project.

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MARKET OMAN STOCKS

MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ........................................5,487.85 ............... 5,477.01 ................... 5,481.44 ...................5,484.07.................. -2.63 .................. -0.05 Financial Index ..................................... 7,115.02 ...............7,086.84 ................... 7,096.93 ................... 7,104.47...................-7.54 ...................-0.11 Industrial Index ................................... 7,094.38 ............... 7,071.68 ....................7,087.55 ...................7,094.38.................. -6.83 .................. -0.10 Services Index ...................................... 3,028.22 .............. 3,020.89 ....................3,027.53 ...................3,021.94....................5.59 ................... 0.18 MSM SHARIAH INDEX.......................843.16 ..................839.89 .......................841.07 ...................... 841.99..................-0.92 ...................-0.11 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 12,558,860 ................. 4,097,330 .................... 544 ................ 17,215,357,730 .................. 6 ..................... 10 .................... 18 .........................34

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 ISIN ......................................SECURITY NAME ..................................................................VOLUME..... TURNOVER............TRADES ......OPEN PRICE......HIGH ............. LOW ........ CLOSE PR. ...PREV. CLOSE...DIFF (RO).........DIFF % .............LAST PR.....LAST BID .............LAST OFFER ........MARKET CAP.PAR VALUE

REGULAR MARKET .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

OM0000004925 ...........AL BATINAH POWER................................................ 188,696.............35,957..................... 10 ............0.190 ........... 0.193 ...........0.190............0.191 ............. 0.188............ 0.003............. 1.596 ................0.193 ..............0.190...................0.210..................128,903,499........0.100 OM0000001418 ............RAYSUT CEMENT ........................................................29,580 ............44,902......................21 ............1.520 ........... 1.520 ........... 1.515 ........... 1.520 .............1.500 ........... 0.020............. 1.333 ................ 1.515 ...............1.515...................1.535 ................. 304,000,000 .......0.100 – Times file picture

MSM index ends lower

OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 498,455 ............82,776..................... 39 ............0.166 ........... 0.167 ...........0.165 ............0.166 ............. 0.165.............0.001 ............. 0.606 ................0.165 .............. 0.165...................0.166...................29,050,408.........0.100 OM0000003661 ............VOLTAMP ENERGY .....................................................51,050 ............ 22,973........................4 ........... 0.450 ...........0.450 ...........0.450........... 0.450 .............0.448 ........... 0.002.............0.446 ................0.450..............0.448...................0.452...................27,225,000.........0.100 OM0000001087............OMAN UNITED INSURANCE ...................................... 500 ...................145........................1 ........... 0.290...........0.290 ...........0.290 .......... 0.290 .............0.290 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.290..............0.283...................0.288 ..................29,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000001483............NATIONAL BANK OF OMAN ................................. 179,042 ........... 40,628........................4 ........... 0.227 ...........0.227 ...........0.226........... 0.227 .............0.227 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.226............. 0.222...................0.227 .................334,775,349........0.100 OM0000001749 ............OMAN CEMENT .......................................................... 200,000...........88,000........................4 ........... 0.440...........0.440 ...........0.440 .......... 0.440 .............0.440 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.440............. 0.000...................0.444 .................145,583,992........0.100 OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION ........................ 266,536 .........394,405..................... 39 ............1.480 ........... 1.490 ...........1.475 ........... 1.480 .............1.480............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.480 ..............1.480...................1.490................ 1,110,000,000 ......0.100 OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES .......................................79,473 ............. 17,435........................8 ............0.219 ...........0.225 ...........0.219........... 0.219 .............0.219............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.219 ..............0.219...................0.240 .................. 65,432,311 .........0.100 OM0000003968 ...........OOREDOO.........................................................................71,600 ............ 46,397......................15 ........... 0.648 ...........0.648 ...........0.648........... 0.648 .............0.648 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.648..............0.640...................0.648.................. 421,811,861 ........0.100 OM0000005005 ...........ALMAHA CERAMICS .................................................... 5,250 ...............2,552........................2 ........... 0.486 ...........0.486 ...........0.486........... 0.486 .............0.486 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.486..............0.486...................0.490 ..................25,515,000 .........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ...................................................... 913,261 ...........127,847.....................24 ............0.140 ........... 0.140 ...........0.139 ........... 0.140 .............0.140 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.140.............. 0.139...................0.140................. 204,764,204 .......0.100

Al Suwadi Power, up by 2.70 per cent, was the

OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................ 535,035 ........... 74,686......................17 ............0.141 ........... 0.141............0.139 ........... 0.140 ............. 0.141............-0.001 ........... -0.709 ...............0.140.............. 0.139...................0.140................. 224,629,908 .......0.100 OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 1,280,552 ......529,438...................160 ............0.418 ...........0.420 ...........0.408........... 0.414 ............. 0.418............-0.004 ........... -0.957 ...............0.416 .............. 0.416...................0.418................ 1,033,447,607 ......0.100

top gainer, while Al Anwar Ceramics was the top loser, with a loss of 3.16 per cent

OM0000002226 ...........AL JAZEERA SERVICES ........................................... 32,300 ...............5,527........................7 ............0.175 ........... 0.175............0.170 ............0.171 ............. 0.176............-0.005 ........... -2.841 ...............0.170 ..............0.170...................0.174 ................... 10,465,931 .........0.100 OM0000002168............AL ANWAR CERAMIC TILES .................................89,077 .............13,620........................4 ............0.152 ........... 0.153 ...........0.152 ............0.153 ............. 0.158............-0.005 ............-3.165................0.153 .............. 0.153...................0.159...................45,320,693.........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 4,420,407 ..1,527,286...................359 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......16........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

MUSCAT: Market sentiments remained muted with the MSM30 Index closing on a flat note at 5,481.44 points, edging down by 0.05 per cent. The MSM Sharia Index declined by 0.11 per cent to end at 841.07 points.

Supported by a block deal, Oman Chlorine was the most active in terms of volume and turnover.

Al Suwadi Power, up by 2.70 per cent, was the top gainer, while Al Anwar Ceramics was the top loser, with a loss of 3.16 per cent.

As many as 544 trades were executed on Monday, generating a turnover of OMR4.1 million with 12.56 million shares changing hands.

Out of 34 traded securities, 6 advanced, 10 declined and 18 remained unchanged. Omani investors switched to net buyers for OMR1.46 million while foreign investors continued to be net sellers for OMR1.33 million followed by GCC and Arab investors for OMR124,000 worth of shares.

Financial Index ended at 7,096.93 points, down by 0.11 per cent. BankDhofar and Al Anwar Holding gained 1.38 per cent and 0.61 per cent, respectively. Al Izz Bank, Bank Muscat, Al Sharqia Investment, Muscat Finance and Bank Sohar lost 1.56 per cent, 0.96 per cent, 0.86 per cent, 0.83 per cent and 0.71 per cent, respectively. Industrial Index declined by 0.10 per cent to close at 7,087.55 points.

Raysut Cement and Voltamp Energy gained 1.33 per cent and 0.45 per cent, respectively. Al Anwar Ceramics, Al Hassan Engineering and Galfar Engineering declined by 3.16 per cent, 1.82 per cent and 1.05 per cent, respectively.

Services Index advanced by 0.18per cent to finish at 3,027.53 points. Al Suwadi Power and Al Batinah Power gained by 2.70 per cent and 1.60 per cent, respectively. Al Jazeera Services, down by 2.84 per cent, was the only sector loser. — United Securities

PARALLEL MARKET .................................................................................................................................................................................

OM0000004933 ...........AL SUWADI POWER .................................................. 137,274 ............ 26,082......................14 ............0.190 ........... 0.190 ...........0.190........... 0.190 ............. 0.185............ 0.005............. 2.703 ................0.190.............. 0.187...................0.193.................. 135,737,205 ........0.100 OM0000002549 ...........BANK DHOFAR .................................................................9,779 ............... 2,151........................2 ........... 0.220...........0.220 ...........0.220 .......... 0.220 ............. 0.217............ 0.003............. 1.382 ................0.220 ............ 0.220...................0.228 .................417,824,308........0.100 OM0000001517 ............HSBC BANK OMAN .................................................... 930,858 .........104,402......................18 ............0.112 ........... 0.114............0.112 ............0.112 ............. 0.112............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.114 ...............0.113................... 0.114 ................. 224,035,032 .......0.100 OM0000001566 ............OMAN FISHERIES ......................................................... 5,250 .................. 310........................2 ........... 0.059 ...........0.059 ...........0.059........... 0.059 .............0.059 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.059..............0.058...................0.059.................... 7,375,000 ..........0.100 OM0000001723 ............OMAN ORIX LEASING .............................................. 40,000 .............. 4,820........................2 ............0.121 ........... 0.121............0.120........... 0.120 .............0.120 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.120..............0.120...................0.123...................30,124,728 .........0.100 OM0000002028 ...........GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS ................2,000 ...................510........................1 ........... 0.255 ........... 0.255 ...........0.255........... 0.255 .............0.255 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.255..............0.230...................0.255....................5,355,000 ..........0.100 OM0000002341............OMAN CHLORINE...................................................... 4,561,987 ...2,189,754........................2 ........... 0.480 ...........0.480 ...........0.480........... 0.498 .............0.498 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.480............. 0.000...................0.494 ..................33,915,622 .........0.100 OM0000003000 ...........ALMAHA PETROLEUM PRODUCTS MAR. .......10,000 ............ 14,400........................3 ............1.440 ........... 1.440 ...........1.440........... 1.440 .............1.440 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................1.440..............1.440...................0.000 ..................99,360,000.........0.100 OM0000003281............TAAGEER FINANCE .................................................. 64,000 ...............7,040........................3 ............0.110 ........... 0.110............0.110 ............0.110 ............. 0.110............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.110 .............. 0.110................... 0.111 ...................27,894,900.........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 872,464 ........... 68,955..................... 36 ........... 0.080 ...........0.080 ...........0.079........... 0.079 .............0.079 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.079..............0.078...................0.079..................118,500,000........0.100 OM0000002200 ...........AHLI BANK .................................................................... 132,162............ 24,276........................3 ............0.183 ........... 0.185 ...........0.183 ........... 0.184 ............. 0.185............-0.001 ........... -0.541 ...............0.185 .............. 0.181...................0.185................. 262,206,650 .......0.100 OM0000001590............MUSCAT FINANCE.......................................................37,081 ...............4,450........................2 ............0.120 ........... 0.120 ...........0.120........... 0.120 ............. 0.121............-0.001 ........... -0.826 ...............0.120..............0.108...................0.120...................32,005,869.........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING ........... 263,527 ............30,314..................... 33 ............0.116 ........... 0.116............0.114 ............0.115 ............. 0.116 ............-0.001 ........... -0.862 ...............0.114 .............. 0.114................... 0.115 ...................10,350,000 .........0.100 OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 838,452 ........... 78,624..................... 46 ........... 0.093 ........... 0.095 ...........0.093........... 0.094 .............0.095 ...........-0.001 ............-1.053................0.094..............0.094...................0.095...................27,258,180 .........0.100 OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK.............................................. 136,915 ...............8,678......................13 ........... 0.064 ...........0.064 ...........0.063........... 0.063 .............0.064 ...........-0.001 ............-1.563................0.064..............0.063...................0.065...................63,000,000 ........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 8,041,749 ...2,564,765...................180 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Honda raises net profit forecast as demand for SUVs grows in China TOKYO: Honda Motor raised its forecast for full-year profit as demand for Vezel and XR-V sport utility vehicle models surged in China, the carmaker’s secondlargest market.

Net income will probably rise to 415 billion yen ($3.96 billion) in the fiscal year ending in March, more than the 390 billion yen forecast in May, according to a statement from the Tokyo-based automaker. The projection compares with the 491.8 billion yen average of 20 analysts’ estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

Honda boosted deliveries of the Vezel and XR-V models each by more than 50 per cent, as carmakers selling in the world’s biggest auto market benefited from a sales tax cut for vehicles with smaller engines. China’s government is looking at extending the levy reduction set to expire this year, potentially helping Honda rebound from unprecedented recalls of faulty Takata air bags.

“Their redesigned models, especially the small crossovers, are giving them a strong boost,” said

will probably decline to 13.4 trillion yen due to unfavorable foreign exchange rates.

Yen has strengthens The yen has strengthened about 15 per cent against the US dollar this year, eroding Japanese exporters’ repatriated earnings.

Honda said on Monday foreign exchange swings reduced operating income by 178 billion yen in the first half of the fiscal year.

Demand for vehicles with smaller engines paced Honda’s 26 per cent gain in China sales this year through September.

Industry-wide deliveries began to recover late last year followREADY FOR THE ROAD: Honda Motor vehicles on display outside the ing the tax cut scheduled to excompany’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday. — Bloomberg News pire on December 31. Passenger-vehicle sales have surged 15 per cent to 16.75 million units in Seiji Sugiura, an analyst at Tokai pany released earnings.

The benchmark Topix Index the first nine months of this year.

Tokyo Research Center.

As sales climb, Honda “We expect the Chinese gov- was little changed.

While Honda also raised its has revived plans to exernment to take some action, further supporting the industrywide forecast for operating profit this pand production in China.

The carmaker will begin work on growth, and Honda will continue year to 650 billion yen, from 600 billion yen, it dialed back its pro- a new plant this year that’s schedto benefit.”

Honda shares fell 0.2 per cent jection for annual revenue. For uled to begin operations in 2019. in Tokyo trading, before the com- the year ending in March, sales — Bloomberg News

KPMG REPORT

European banks stuck with $1.3 trillion of bad loans LONDON: Eight years after Lehman Brothers’ collapse sparked the financial crisis, Europe’s banks still have 1.2 trillion euros ($1.3 trillion) of non-performing loans and will probably be stuck with them for decades to come, according to KPMG. Anemic economic growth across the region is making it harder for lenders to off-load toxic

assets, hurting profitability while banks also come under pressure from tougher capital rules and fines for misconduct, Londonbased KPMG said in a report published on Monday.

Firms could take “decades rather than years” to reduce their exposures, hampering profitability, the report further added.

European lenders are battling

to cut soured loans as they face evaporating income from lending amid negative interest rates from the European Central Bank (ECB). Net interest margins, the difference between income from lending versus cost of funding, average about 1.2 per cent in the region compared with about 3 per cent in the US, according to KPMG.

“Reversing the profitability of European banks is not a lost cause but it will certainly be a lot of hard work,” Marcus Evans, a partner at KPMG’s ECB office, said in a statement. “It’s clear that across Europe banks are still grappling with the new world of low, or negative, interest rates and mounting capital and regulatory costs.”

— Bloomberg News

CRYSTAL CLEAR: Operating income will be $2.6 billion in the 12 months ending March, down from a projection for 300 billion yen, the Tokyo-based company said on Monday. - Bloomberg file picture

Sony cuts annual profit forecast by 10% TOKYO: Sony cut its annual profit forecast by 10 per cent after taking an impairment on the sale of its battery unit in the latest move by the consumer electronics giant to focus on its most lucrative businesses.

Operating income will be 270 billion yen ($2.6 billion) in the 12 months ending March, down from a projection for 300 billion yen, the Tokyo-based company said on Monday. Prior to the release, analysts had expected 307.5 billion yen of earnings this fiscal year, according to the average of estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

Sony agreed to sell its battery unit to Murata Manufacturing Co. for about 17.5 billion yen and also transfer 8,500 workers, resulting in a 33 billion yen impairment for its components business. The company had announced the sale in July without disclosing a price, but warned the deal would likely negatively impact earnings. The charge was less than some analysts expected, with Credit Suisse

Group predicting a 40 billion yen writedown earlier this year.

“It’s very positive because it’s one division that has been underperforming,” said Amir Anvarzadeh, Singapore-based head of Japanese equity sales at BGC Partners. “8,500 employees is a lot of employees for a loss making division. And now they’ve transferred all of them to Murata.” The affected battery workers represent 6.8 per cent of the 125,300 employees Sony had as of March.

Chief Executive Officer Kazuo Hirai has narrowed the scope of operations to focus on businesses that make money.

He has relied on games, the largest unit by revenue, to keep investors happy as he deals with the fallout from April’s earthquakes in Japan which impacted the production of camera modules.

Shares of Sony rose 1.9 per cent to 3,361 yen at the close in Tokyo before the revised forecast was announced. — Bloomberg News

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ART COMPETITION

‘Paint for Peace’ concludes today MUSCAT: Forty six artists (23 Omanis and 23 Indians) are creating 46 paintings as part of the two-day ‘Paint for Peace’ art competition, which concludes today, sparking thoughts of peace and springing hope in many hearts.

Bhavalaya, a global platform for art and culture, the Indian Embassy and the Omani Society for Fine Arts (OSFA) is behind the initiative ‘Paint for Peace’, a painting competition, to mark Oman’s 46th National Day, says a press release.

OSFC: Ideal setting OSFA is serving as an ideal setting for this live confluence of resident artists, who are uniting for the common cause of peace.

While the overriding theme is that of peace, the beauty of this paint-for-peace event is that it is also a colourful tribute to the icon of peace, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, on the occasion of the 46th National Day of Oman.

“The 46 paintings of peace and hope will be created by 46 chosen artists in this country of peace and hope ruled by the icon of peace,” commented Dr J. Retnakumar, founder and chairman of Bhavalaya.

“Above all, we want it to be a fitting tribute to His Majesty, the Sultan,” he added.

Indra Mani Pandey, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman said, ‘Paint For Peace’ is a timely initiative being taken by Bhavalaya, which coincides with the 46th National Day of Oman.

His Majesty has always been regarded as an icon of peace, regionally and globally. I am sure this project will underline the commitment of people of Oman and India to peace and harmony in the world. My best wishes to all the participants.”

46th National Day Maryam Al Zadjali, director of OSFA said, “The Omani Society for Fine Arts is indeed very happy to support such a most relevant, noble and novel venture

by Bhavalaya in connection with the 46th National Day of Oman,

paying rich tributes to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the benevolent ruler of Oman.

This art symposium will definitely enhance the friendship between the two great cultures of Oman and India.

A total of seven winners will be chosen from the 46.

“There will be an overall winner and three prizes each will be given to the winners of the Omani and Indian categories,” Dr Retnakumar said. Winners will be given cash prizes, mementos and certificates, while all 46 artists will be given certificates.

The judges are two top Omani painters, Anwar Sonya and Abdullah Al Riyami and two other well-known Indian painters, Amrut Patel and Prof. Rajeev Lochan. The prize distribution and felicitation will be done at a high profile event tomorrow.

“We will have a gathering of around 450 invited guests from the ministries, corporate, business fields, artists as well as members of the art-loving fraternity,” Retnakumar said.

Sayyid Saud bin Hilal bin Hamad Al Busaidi, minister of State and Governor of Muscat will be the chief guest while Indra Mani Pandey will be the guest of honour. The evening will also witness the felicitation and lifetime achievement award for Anwar Sonia, Abdullah Riyami, Patel and Prof. Lochan.

Meanwhile, the paintings will be auctioned and 75 percent of the proceedings will go for a charity and 25 percent will go to the artists concerned. “So, in short, if you purchase a peace painting, you are also serving the cause for peace. By all means, the artists would be giving their heart and soul for the paintings and it will be a real appreciation of their efforts to encourage and promote world peace when we purchase their art,” Retnakumar noted.

As part of the programme, an interactive session on emerging trends in painting with all participating artists and the panel of judges will be held today from 3.30pm onwards at the OSFA.

FA B U L O U S C O L L E C T I O N

Sale at Persian Carpets MUSCAT: Huge variety and a fabulous collection of carpets and rugs are on sale at the exhibition being held in Persian Carpets, located at first floor of Al Wadi Center in Qurum Commercial area.

Persian Carpets is displaying fine quality handmade carpets and handicrafts at an affordable and discounted prices, says a press release.

Popular names from Iran like Silk Qums, Isfahan, Tabriz, Naeens and from Pakistan, Turkmens, Afghanistan and rare Tribal Antiques rugs are all part of this sale. A fine selection of

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McDonald’s begins its open door programme With McDonald’s Open Door programme, customers are given the opportunity to learn and see for themselves how food is sourced, handled, prepared and served

MUSCAT: McDonald’s Oman's (Al Daud Restaurants) Open Door initiative gave customers access to tours of McDonald’s kitchens starting from October 27.

With McDonald’s Open Door programme, customers are giv-

en the opportunity to learn and see for themselves how food is sourced, handled, prepared, and served, says a press release.

The Open Door initiative demonstrates McDonald’s ongoing commitment to quality, safety, cleanliness and industry-leading food preparation procedures. McDonald’s is the first and only quick service restaurant in the Middle East to do so.

Ali K. Daud, president and de-

velopment licensee of McDonald’s Oman, commented, “The Open Door programme is entirely unique to McDonald’s, and has been developed with transparency in mind.

We appreciate that food source and preparation are more important to our customers than ever, and we believe it is a diner’s right to know what he or she is eating. By offering customers access to our kitchens, we are inviting them to experience the industry-leading practices and

procedures we are proud to implement on a daily basis.”

McDonald’s is proud of its halal status, and posts valid halal certificates in all its restaurants and on its websites and on 'Your Right to Know’ platform for customers to see and access at their own convenience. First launched in the GCC in 2006, the Open Door programme is conducted by trained crew members, and consists of a comprehensive tour of all areas of McDonald’s kitchens. Since then thousands of people have participated, and the brand is on track to continue in this manner.

McDonald’s Oman’s Open Door 2016 was first held at McDonald’s Oasis Mall where media guests were welcomed and toured around the kitchen. McDonald’s open door will be held during Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am until 11.30am. Customers who wish to take part in the activity may register at McDonald’s restaurants in Oasis Mall, Avenues Mall, Sarooj, Qurum, and Barka or email at ops@mcdonalds.om.

S T R AT E G I C T R A N S F O R M AT I O N P L A N

BankDhofar conducts roadshows across Oman MUSCAT: BankDhofar, the leading bank in the Sultanate of Oman, is conducting nationwide series of roadshows to promote its recently launched ‘Together 2020’ strategic transformation plan.

Following the successful debut in Muscat, the bank’s board members and top executive management team held events in Sohar and Nizwa recently, and are scheduled to hold similar functions in Sur and Salalah, says a press release.

BankDhofar recently announced the launch of its comprehensive strategic transformation plan that comprises various initiatives and projects to be executed over the coming five years. The bank has set a firm foundation and

a clear roadmap to realise its vision of leading the banking industry in the region through providing best experience, customised products and best-in-class financial services. It aspires to create a strong brand by adopting lean processes and creating a highly professional

performance culture, putting in mind the market trends and customer needs.

Addressing the bank’s employees during the series of functions for Al Batinah, Al Buraimi, Al Dakhliya and Al Dhahira regions, Abdul Hakeem Omar Al Ojaili - Bank-

Dhofar’s Acting CEO highlighted the bank’s successful journey over the past 25 years, reiterating BankDhofar’s commitment to lead the industry and provide best banking experience, customised products and best-in-class financial services for its customers.

“At BankDhofar we aspire to build a strong brand through adopting lean processes and creating a highly professional performance culture, putting in mind the market trends. We also reiterate our commitment to contribute to the growth of the national economy and support the various initiatives that aim to diversify the economy and boost the banking and financial sector,” he said.

INTERBRAND 2016 BEST GLOBAL BRANDS

Kia continues to make impressive strides MUSCAT: Kia Motors continues to make impressive strides in brand growth.

According to this year’s 100 ‘Best Global Brands’ report by Interbrand, the world’s leading brand consultancy, Kia is now the 69th most valuable brand in the world.

Rising five spots since 2015, Kia has grown to an estimated brand value of $6.3 billion from last year’s $5.7 billion. This represents an extraordinary 603% growth since 2006, says a press release.

According to a spokesperson, “Brand Kia’s continuous and consistent growth is attributable to our distinctive design-driven management. With a focus on striking design and quality perfor-

mance, we have been steadfastly dedicated to satisfying customers. We also take a proactive approach in establishing meaningful emotional rapport with our fans through our vibrant and youthful brand campaigns.”

“2016 has been a truly memorable and significant year in Kia’s brand history. Our other notable achievements, such as our firstplace ranking in the JD Power 2016 Initial Quality Survey (IQS) and a long list of design accolades,

further illustrate Kia’s significant and substantial progress as a truly global brand,” he added.

Mike Rocha, Global director of Brand Valuation, Interbrand, said, “Kia’s impressive growth in brand value in recent years can be seen as a direct result of consumers’ strengthening attachment to the highly desirable designs and features of Kia’s product line-up, and engagement with worldwide communications activities centred on developing the brand’s image.

Kia’s brand performance in the European market in particular has been driven by a strong SUV lineup, as well as engaging experiential customer communications programmes, on- and off-line.”

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ROUND-UP Habib Bank celebrates 75th anniversary in style Sharing the joy, the bank rewarded some of its customers who took active part in its campaign to boost remittances

Times News Service MUSCAT: Habib Bank Limited Oman celebrated the bank’s 75th anniversary with some of its key customers at a special ceremony held recently at a local hotel.

Sharing the joy, the bank rewarded some of its customers who took active part in its campaign to boost remittances.

Ali Javed, ambassador of Pakistan to Oman, was the chief guest of the event also attended by the bank’s special customers and leading members of the Pakistani community.

Recounting the HBL’s success story, Syed Ali Hasnain, general manager - Middle East, said, “With a rich heritage of over 75 years, HBL is now looking towards an even brighter future with boundless opportunities and aims to continue to serve the local as

well as the international markets where it operates. The bank will continue to focus on the needs of its customers with a resolve to inspire them to dream more.”

As part of the festivities, the chief guest distributed 15 return air tickets to Pakistan to the lucky winners who participated in the Fast Remittances campaign.

Established in 1941, HBL was the first commercial bank in Pakistan, going on to become the largest bank in the country today.

Continuing its illustrious journey along with Pakistan after its inception in 1947, HBL has always been credited for playing a significant role in the nation’s economic progress.

HBL is operating in Oman since 1972 and has seven branches in the Sultanate at present. HBL has over 1,700 branches in Pakistan, 1900 ATMs with a customer base exceeding 8.5 million. It has presence in over 25 countries across four continents.

POPULAR BAND

Akcent live in Oman concert to be held on Friday MUSCAT: For the first time, Oman would witness the most spectacular live concert of 2016 on November 4 from 9pm onwards. Watch Akcent perform live in Oman.

The event is being organised

by Rumba Lattina in association with Spiral Events and powered

by Fasi Production, at the very new outdoor venue of Oman, the Cave Gardens, says a press release.

This will be the first live concert and event to be held in this prime location which can accommodate more than 1,000 people.

DJ, producer and live performer, Adrian Sina, one of the most happening artist of the moment, will perform in the event.

Adrian Sina is best known for creating, producing and singing in the dance group Akcent and also for writing and producing mainstream hit songs for himself and other international artists.

Adrian began his career at the age of 16 as a club DJ. At the age of 18 he had his own radio show.

The next step to his career was producing the songs that were the core of the first Akcent album.

Following in line of success, in 2008 he opened his own recording studio, Sisterhood Live records, composing and producing Akcent’s album Fara Lacrimi (No Tears). The album became an instant hit in many territories with

single such as Stay with me, Lovers Cry, Love Stoned, My Passion and That’s My Name.

Adrian is a popular artist who enjoys a large fan following in different countries like USA, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia and Australia. His live performance in all these countries have received tremendous response.

The main sponsors for the event are strategic partner - Travel Point, travel partner - Turkish Airlines and Jet Airways, shopping partner - The Sultan Center, ticketing partner - Virgin Mega store, media partner - Times of Oman, radio partner - 90.4 Oman FM and supported by - High Definition (HD) and The Manhattan Fish Market.

Tickets are available at: Rumba Lattina, The Cave Complex, Sultan Center (Qurum and Azaiba), Virgin Megastore (Muscat City Centre) and The Manhattan Fish Market (Al Khuwair and Azaiba).

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MUSCAT PHARMACY TRAINS OMANI STAFF

Muscat Pharmacy & Stores, Consumer Products Division recently had a training and development programme for its Omani sales team. The company has been focusing on recruiting and developing Omani staff for more than a decade and has a strong Omani staff in different operations. — Supplied picture

RECOGNITION

Badr Al Samaa wins Oman’s most trusted brand award MUSCAT: Badr Al Samaa Group of Hospitals was awarded Oman’s most trusted brand award for 2016 in the survey conducted by Apex Press and Publishing in the private healthcare sector.

P. A. Mohammed, managing director, Badr Al Samaa Group of Hospitals received the award from Yahya bin Said Al Jabri, Capital Markets Authority chairman, along with Saleh Zakwani, executive chairman of Apex Press and Publishing at a ceremony held at Grand Hyatt Muscat, says a press release.

The board of directors Mohammed, V. T. Vinod and Abdul Latheef expressed their gratitude to all those who voted for Badr Al Samaa as part of this year’s survey. “We honour the trust the public has shown to us and pledge to continue to carry the trust in future.”

Badr Al Samaa completed almost 15 years in the Sultanate. The entry of Badr Al Samaa changed the perception of a common man towards private healthcare sec-

Infiniti Oman’s Instagram contest a grand success MUSCAT: The Instagram contest launched by Infiniti Oman, the luxury automotive brand from the house of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles, received an overwhelming response from customers and car aficionados alike.

The new Infiniti Q30 was put out on public display from September 1 - 30 at Muscat City Centre. To take part in the contest, Instagram users had to click a photo with the car and share it on Instagram with the hashtags #BornToChallenge and #OmanInfinitiChallenge, says a press release.

The contest, which received 100 entries from car enthusiasts, reached 34,214 users and got 17,742 likes. It also achieved 68,484 impressions with an engagement of 17,742. The contest resulted in 430 clicks while adding 136 new followers to the Infiniti Oman Instagram profile.

“We are extremely delighted with the response of people who accepted our challenge to post photos and win gifts. It was a great way to connect with car enthusi-

asts and Infiniti Q30 owners. The submissions were remarkable and those who participated used their creativity while clicking the photos,” said a spokesperson from Infiniti Oman.

He added, “Infiniti not only sells premium vehicles, but prides itself in delivering an overall premium experience to customers and hence recognises the importance of being active on a platform like Instagram.”

With emphasis on high quality materials and most advanced

technologies, Infiniti Q30 is for challengers. Infiniti Q30 offers a complete technology package that augments the car’s driving experience while providing supreme safety to all occupants. The new Q30 makes a bold visual statement through its exceptional exteriors and superb interiors. The car has been engineered to exacting standards to deliver a driving experience that is distinctly Infiniti. It stands out for its versatile dimensions, confident dynamics and intuitive technologies.

Infiniti Oman is keen become the most loved and trusted automotive brand amongst customers. The brand will continue to launch innovative marketing campaigns focusing on USP and class-leading products for social media users in the coming weeks.

SBA is largely committed to supporting Infiniti Oman’s growth in the Sultanate through major emphasis on customer satisfaction and by providing world-class after-sales services in Oman.

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ISG students attend MUN conference in India

tor by making not only the treatment affordable but brought an entire gamut of services under a single roof. Today Badr Al Samaa, through its nine facilities in the country caters to almost 8,000 patients per day.

There are several reasons behind the success of Badr Al Samaa.

From the beginning Badr Al Sa-

maa management tried to bring in a feeling of homeliness and comfortability with all those who came in contact with, be it an employee or general public, more of a democratic approach. The support and trust received from the public encouraged Badr Al Samaa to spread its presence across the Sultanate and other parts of GCC.

MUSCAT: Twenty four students from Indian School Ghubra (ISG), attended the Model United Nation (MUN) conference held at Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai recently.

The team comprising Ananya Kantor, Manvi Manish Saki, Arambh Sanjay Shah, Somalika Chhabra, Karan Pandit, Aishwarya Harish, Unnati Ashar, Roshni Das, Meenakshy Rajeev Nair, Natasha Sanjeev Matange, Akhil Gopikumar, Saniya Ansar Solkar, Aditya Sachin Kamath, Mahashweta Sarkar, Sneha Kizhakke Chittadath, Adveteeya Ganti, Ansh

Chandna, Tanvi Shanker, Sanjana Kwatra, Vidhika Paresh Shah, Simran Sinha, Navida Sait, Diya Nair, Samyuktaa Singaravel, were accompanied by Maleka Ariwala, the MUN coordinator and Donna Sarkar, says a press release.

The theme of the conference was ‘Sustainable Development’.

The conference served as a platform to promote interest in international relations and engage students in debates and discussions on issues that need resolution.

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All-new GMC Acadia arrives in Oman The all-new 2017 GMC Acadia, designed to offer great versatility and refinement, with more advanced safety technologies, is available for sale at dealer showrooms across Oman

MUSCAT: The much awaited all-new GMC 2017 Acadia comes packed with an expanded range of available active safety features and new 310 HP 3.6L V6 powertrain, offers buyers a truly compelling package and is now available at dealer showrooms across Oman.

The latest 2017 GMC Acadia is a reimagined crossover offering customers a midsize crossover positioned between the compact terrain and full-size Yukon. Available in three distinct trim levels that

include SLE, SLT and Denali, the starting price is from OMR13,699, says a press release.

Acadia SLE FWD and SLT come standard with a three-year/60,000 kilometres scheduled service package while Acadia Denali benefits from a four-year/80,000km schedule service package. All trims are complemented by a three-year/100,000km, manufacturer warranty, as well as four years of 24/7 roadside assistance.

Depending on the model, it is available with five-, six- or sevenpassenger seating, while offering greater manoeuvrability and enhanced driving dynamics over the first-generation model.

“After a full re-design, the all-new 2017 GMC Acadia is smaller and lighter but its advanced, refined and

versatile features will ensure an enhancement in its appeal. It is capable to posing a strong challenge to any existing high-end SUV,” stated Virendra Aggarwal, CEO – Moosa

Abdul Rahman and Co. “The 2017 Acadia SLE is loaded with a number of safety, design, and performance enhancements yet still costs as much as the previ-

ous model,” said Mohsen Kassem, regional marketing and sales manager, GMC Middle East.

“This is a strong testament to GMC’s commitment to positioning its premium products as the segment best in terms of safety and technological features.”

The new Acadia is 318kg lighter than the outgoing model, which pays dividends with fuel efficiency. Its driving dynamics are also more responsive, while its shorter length and narrower width enable greater manoeuvrability for easier turning in parking decks and parking in home garages.

A new standard 3.6L V-6 engine is more powerful and efficient, while offering over 1800 kg of estimated trailering capability (with the available towing package). It

delivers 310 horsepower and 9.41 L/100km highway (FWD models). In addition, the Acadia’s new engines feature direct injection, variable valve timing and active fuel management. The new V6 is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and an electronically controlled drive mode selector.

As a contemporary crossover designed for families on the go, the 2017 Acadia offers the latest active safety features to protect them, as well as the latest technologies to keep them connected.

One such feature is the Front Pedestrian Braking and Surround Vision Camera that is designed to help make drivers more aware of their surroundings and potential crash situations. With this in mind, the vehicle is also equipped with a new, standard rear seat alert that can remind the driver when an item may have been left in the second- and third-row seats.

When it comes to connectivity, the Acadia is plugged in with available phone integration technology through GMC’s available IntelliLink system, making it easy to connect to some of the features smartphone users rely on most.

Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan & Co is the exclusive distributor of GMC vehicles in the Sultanate of Oman with branches and a service network that covers all major locations across Oman.

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al Mazyona quarterly draw winners rewarded with high value prizes Ahmed bin Said Al Hadhrami, Shura Council member representing the wilayat of Nizwa, presided as guest of honour and picked the lucky winners at the event attended by dignitaries and senior Bank Muscat officials

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, rewarded al Mazyona customers with high value prizes ranging from OMR50,000 to OMR250,000 in the quarterly draw held in the wilayat of Nizwa.

Ahmed bin Said Al Hadhrami, Shura Council member representing the wilayat of Nizwa, presided as guest of honour and picked the lucky winners at the event attended by dignitaries and senior bank

officials, says a press release.

The high value quarterly prizes included OMR100,000 each for two customers across Oman, OMR250,000 each for two asalah Priority banking customers and OMR50,000 each for two al Jawhar Privilege banking customers. The two asalah prize winners were from Sohar and Madinat Sultan Qaboos branches; al Jawhar customers from Al Kamil and Al Rostaq branches; and the other

two winners from Muscat and Al Qurum branches.

Abdulnasir Al Raisi, DGM – Premier Banking, said, “Bank Muscat congratulates all al Mazyona quarterly prize winners for the rewarding experience. The bank understands customer expectations as al Mazyona 2016 scheme offering OMR10 million in prize money is an incredible incentive for main-

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taining a healthy savings habit. al Mazyona ensures higher winning chances to all customers across the Sultanate.”

Al Raisi added “Bank Muscat is delighted to elevate Premier banking service to unparalleled heights. Committed to further enhancing banking services to the premier segment, the bank’s strategy focuses on differentiated and

specialised banking experience distinguishing Premier banking clients from competitors.” al Mazyona savings scheme guaranteeing more for everyone to share, offers the biggest prize money in Oman and the region, ranging from OMR1,000 a week to OMR10,000 a month, OMR100,000 every quarter and OMR1 million to be shared by two

winners at the end of year.

Springing the biggest surprise, the focus of al Mazyona now shifts to the grand year-end prize of OMR1 million to be shared by two customers, including one asalah Priority Banking customer, who will receive RO 500,000 each. Aimed at further strengthening the savings culture in Oman, momentum has started building up for the grand al Mazyona year-end bonanza.

The series of big prizes from Bank Muscat is the major attraction of al Mazyona which offers fair and transparent winning chances for all segments of customers across the Sultanate. al Mazyona reaffirms the bank’s vision and constant efforts to fulfil the aspirations and ambitions of the largest banking family in Oman. With attractive weekly, monthly, quarterly, special and year-end prizes, the popular scheme offers highvalue prizes throughout the year to maximum number of customers in all regions.

AUTUMN-WINTER COLLECTION

Shoexpress launches new collection

Z-Corp supports Rustaq Theatre Group MUSCAT: With an aim to support and strengthen cultural exchange, The Zubair Corporation (Z-Corp) has supported the Rustaq Theatre Group’s initiative to organise the First Theatre Festival in the wilayat of Rustaq in Al Batinah South Governorate.

A number of theatre groups from Oman and GCC countries participated in the theatre festival.

The objective of organisers of the festival was to strengthen cultural exchange by bringing together local and regional theatre artists to participate, witness and showcase their talent. The theatre festival attracted a number of budding actors, established actors, directors, drama aficionados and also the general public, says a press release.

Speaking of Z-Corp’s support to the Rustaq Theatre Group’s initiative, Ibrahim Al Salmi, Social Communication manager at Z-Corp said, “As part of our social responsibility, we are keen on supporting local performing artists

and celebrating theatre talent. We support the aim of Rustaq Theatre Group which is to promote Omani talent while raising awareness of theatre, drama and the arts.”

Saying that Z-Corp believes in raising the profile of the arts sector in Oman, Al Salmi said, “As a company we seethe value of arts in helping us meet our CSR objectives. By supporting theatre activities, we are reaching out and engaging with local communities.

We believe in the importance of contributing to the society and support organisations pursuing worthy causes as this.”

Z-Corp believes in backing the efforts of the Omani talent and lauding their resolve to showcase the best. It sees the first theatre festival in Rustaq as a platform to recognise Omani talent and creativity. The group is eager to see Omani talents grow as celebrated theatre artists and also hopes to see Omani theatre sector flourish and make a name internationally.

He also added, “The theatre

scene is looking up in Oman. We are sure that with support from the society and private sector companies such as ours we can make the theatre scene more vibrant. Every creative person, artist and cultural personality must be supported to be a role-model in Omani society. We hope to see Omani theatre making a big name globally.”

Rustaq Theatre Group has been active in the drama scene in Oman and the region for some years now.

Thanking Z-Corp for the support, Ali Al Mamari said, “We greatly appreciate their support.

For the theatre scene to flourish in Oman it needs the support of the private sector and we thank The Zubair Corporation for seeing the theatre festival as an activity of community investment.

“Theatre activities with a public focus are mostly useful in engaging with stakeholders and public events such as theatre festival provide private sector companies a chance to showcase their social impact.”

MUSCAT: Shoexpress has launched its Autumn-Winter 2016-2017 collection recently across its stores.

Children’s wear range offers a remarkable variety. They are light weight, trendy and are a perfect fit for most occasions.

Character shoes will be hard to resist. From the likes of Dora, Princess, Hello Kitty, Frozen, Cars, Spiderman to Minions, the little ones will be spoilt for choice.

The toddlers will find trendy, comfortable shoes at amazing prices. Glitter and bejeweled style adds charm to the collection. High tops, sporty shoes, boots and soft shoes lends variety to its range.

The sports category has truly reinvented itself with durable and lightweight knit fabric style and lycra. The chain, studs and fringe detail form a key part of Boots range. Classic high cut boots and the staple Chelsea look also make their presence felt in this winterready collection.

Ladies Create cool trends and stand out from the crowd with its selection of stylish shoes. Latest statement pieces and staples at Shoexpress are available at amazing prices.

For starters, let’s get it right by choosing metallic. Gold and silver will dominate the whole sporty look, along with a pair of white shoes. Tan is the new black, but don’t forget khaki, white and grey.

Natural colours are also the main colour for the season Its available in casual, formal shoes and

are versatile for any occasion. The clutch and evening bags will hold all your essentials and can easily take you from day to night.

The backpack is a key statement in the Shoexpress collection this season. Quilt, fringe and tassels are also in showing its range of handbags to wallets.

sandals. Get your fringe on with this fun and ever growing trend on footwear, from boots to wedge sneakers to flat shoes. A little addition of fringe in your footwear will update your look flawlessly this season.

The bohemian look is back with a bang. Lace ups and Tie-ups will give an edge to your personal style. The 70’s retro trend of block and chunky heels are back with a sophisticated flair.

To ensure that you will wear your best boot forward this season, Shoexpress has an impressive range of boots to choose from like Chelsea boots, over the knee boots to trekking boots that you’ll fall in love with.

Accessories Shoexpress’ Autumn Winter collection for ladies plays on shape, structure, chain and metal detailing. Creating fashion forward looks with an inspirational appeal. A shower of shimmering gold, silver and warmth-inducing colours. Rich reds, “china blues” and earthy shades are the main colour trends to welcome this season. Its range of mini handbags

Men’s collection Step out in style with latest range of footwear this season. Shoexpress has focused on bringing you key seasonal styles at the best prices yet.

The range has been uplifted with both style and colour, the prices have been revised to be the most competitive and fashion offering has been influenced with the current trends.

When it comes to formal shoes, its direction has shifted towards the semi-formal trend. The comfort line of footwear, can be worn to work as well and will easily transition to evening.

It has lined up a selection of timeless and trendy style of boots.

The casual shoes are inspired by a range of fabrics such as knit, canvas, suede and nubuck.

Lesmoenie Jakoet, COO of Shoexpress said, “I am overwhelmed to see our latest autumn winter range in stores which reflects the hard work put in by the team to ensure that the latest trends at unbelievable prices are brought to you. This year we have ensured that styles from velvet to modern metallics, from heel shapes to pointed toe are all fun to wear at unbelievable prices.”

ACHIEVEMENT

Al Jarwani grabs medals at IKA Culinary Olympics MUSCAT: Representing the Sultanate for the first time in the Culinary Olympics held this year at Erfurt, Germany, Al Jarwani Hospitality became the proud torch bearer for the country’s outstanding performance that saw Asanka Dharmaratne, executive chef and factory manager win two silver medals in two categories and Nuan Prasanna Herath, executive chef secure a diploma in one category.

With over 2,000 chefs from 50 countries participating in the 2016 Culinary Olympics, also known as the 24th IKA Culinary Olympics, the Erfurt halls in Germany were transformed into the world’s largest restaurant, boasting of 7,000 menus, says a press release.

Chef Dharmaratne represented Oman in the Chocolate Showpiece

and Wedding Cakes categories on the third and fourth day of the event respectively, securing a silver medal in both, thanks to his scintillating creations of a Coco Butter Painting in Pastillage (un-

der the Chocolate Showpiece category) and a spectacular, one of a kind wedding cake that had everyone talking. Chef Herath on the other hand did the nation proud with his excellent skills and intuition in the Vegetable Carving category, securing a diploma among stiff competition from other culinary legend nations.

Commenting on the victories

obtained by both chefs and the limelight the occasion has shone on the Sultanate, Gerald Fonseka, general manager of the Al Jarwani Group, commented, “This was the first time that Oman was represented in the Culinary Olympics, and it was the Al Jarwani Hospitality Division that brought the Omani flag to the world of food. It was the hard work, toiling and enthusiasm of both our chefs that enabled them to take on this momentous challenge and set Al Jarwani at an international standard. This has long been a dream of mine, to see Oman excel in the Culinary Olympics, and both of our chefs have brought it to reality.”

The 2016 Culinary Olympics kick-started on October 21 and ended on October 26.

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Sayyid Fatik to preside over HM’s Cup draw MUSCAT: His Highness Sayyid Fatik bin Fahr Al Said, SecretaryGeneral of the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, will preside over the draw ceremony of His Majesty’s Cup Football Championship at Grand Millennium Hotel on Tuesday.

The ceremony, to be held in the presence of several sports officials, will start at 4.00 pm.

TEST SERIES

reach eight-under

Brathwaite leads Windies fightback

as the chasing pack included his compatriots Daniel Owen and Joe Heraty

MUSCAT: Max Williams put himself within striking distance of ensuring a perfect birthday present when he shot back-to-back 68s to open up a one-shot lead going into final round of the MENA Tour Championship at Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club on Monday.

England’s Williams, who celebrates his 26th birthday on Tuesday, rattled off five birdies against a lone bogey to reach eight-under for the tournament as the chasing pack included his compatriots Daniel Owen and Joe Heraty and South Africa’s Tyler Hogarty a further shot adrift.

Jordan Garnish, also of England, was sitting solo fifth on six under as Morocco’s Faycal Serghini moved in a two-way tie for sixth on five under along with Paul Doherty of Scotland.

“I am hitting the ball well, probably the best I have struck for a long time. Feeling quite comfortable out there on the course which in great condition. I would say everything is falling into place,” said Williams, who is seeking his first win on the MENA Golf Tour.

“Going into the final day with a lead is a new situation for me. I really don’t know what to expect.

Will see things unfold. All I know the sun still will come out tomorrow,” said the Epsom native.

A familiar face on the tour, Hogarty rattled off six birdies against a lone bogey while Heraty spiced up his second round with four birdies, one eagle and two bogeys as the duo reached seven-under for the tournament.

“I was a bit erratic off the tee, but

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GOOD GOING: Max Williams shot back-to-back 68s to open up a one-shot lead going into final round of

the MENA Tour Championship at Muscat Hills on Monday. – Supplied photo

my approaches were good and I managed to hole some good putts,” Hogarty, who hit his nine-iron approach from 171 yards on the 18th to within three feet for a birdie to end the round on a high, said.

England’s Heraty, who won the Sahara Kuwait Championship two weeks ago, felt he played just solid golf.

“I hit plenty of fairways and created good scoring opportunities. My putting was okay, but I still holed some good putts,” said Heraty, whose second round was highlighted by an eagle on the par5, 13th where he drilled a nine iron from 160 yards to within 10 feet.

Thomas in joint lead India’s Rayhan Thomas carded a 69 to share the lead in the amateur division on four under with England’s Benjamin David, who returned a 70 for the second day in a row.

“I started off really well, making four birdies in a row, but threeputted three times on the back nine and that pretty much sums my up-

I am hitting the ball well, probably the best I have struck for a long time.

Feeling quite comfortable out there on the course which in great condition.

I would say everything is falling into place. Going into the final day with a lead is a new situation for me Max Williams England

and-down round,” said Thomas, a 16-year-old Dubai-based prodigy.

Morocco’s Serghini led the MENA Division for professionals on five under, a good two shots clear of his fellow countryman Younes El Hassani while Saudi Arabia’s Othman Almulla kept up his dominance in the region’s amateur division after posting a 71 to build a healthy six-shot lead over his compatriot Khaled Attieh.

Almulla was three-under for the day after the 13th hole, but two “silly bogeys” coming home prevented him from making a significant move up the leaderboard.

“I missed a five-footer for par on the 14th and then hit my approach into water on the 16th.”

“I am playing really well and it’s just a question of putting it all together,” said the leading Saudi amateur. Among the notables, England’s Zane Scotland carded a level-par 72 to move into a tie for 15th while the experienced Andrew Marshall slipped to tied 40th on two over after a second-round 76.

SHARJAH: Kraigg Brathwaite made a patient unbeaten 95 to lead West Indies to 244 for six at the close on the second day of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah on Monday.

The opener batted more than five hours and hit 10 fours as the touring side recovered from a poor start to move within 37 runs of their hosts, who were bowled out for 281 in the morning.

Brathwaite, nearing his fifth Test century, shared gritty partnerships of 83 with Roston Chase (50) and Shane Dowrich (47) after West Indies had collapsed to 68 for four. Darren Bravo was out for 12 before lunch, brilliantly caught by a diving Mohammed Amir off Zulfiqur Babar.

It was Amir’s first Test catch in his 20th match, the longest time any player has taken to get off the mark. Pakistan hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. - Reuters

STUBBORN: Kraigg Brathwaite

was full of patience. – AFP

SCOREBOARD

Pakistan 1st innings: S. Aslam c Holder b Bishoo 74 A. Ali c K. Brathwaite b Gabriel 0 A. Shafiq lbw b Gabriel 0 Y. Khan c Johnson b Chase 51 Misbah-ul Haq c Dowrich b Bishoo 53 S. Ahmed b Gabriel 51 M. Nawaz st Dowrich b Bishoo 6 W. Riaz lbw b Bishoo 4 Y. Shah b Joseph 12 M. Amir b Joseph 20 Z. Babar not out 1 Extras (lb-4, nb-4, w-1) 9 Total (all out, 90.5 overs) 281 Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-1, 3-107, 4-150, 5-230, 6-242, 7-248, 8-248, 9-280, 10-281 Bowling: S. Gabriel 21-1-67-3 (nb-2), A. Joseph 16.5-5-57-2 (nb-2, w-1), J. Holder 12-4-29-0, R. Chase 20-5-47-1, D. Bishoo

21-3-77-4 West Indies 1st innings: K. Brathwaite not out 95 L. Johnson lbw b Riaz 1 D. Bravo c Amir b Babar 11 M. Samuels lbw b Shah 0 J. Blackwood c Shafiq b Amir 23 R. Chase c Y. Khan b Amir 50 S. Dowrich b Riaz 47 J. Holder not out 6 Extras (lb-6, nb-5) 11 Total (for 6 wickets, 78 overs) 244 Fall of wickets: 1-6, 2-32, 3-38, 4-68, 5-151, 6-234 To bat: D. Bishoo, S. Gabriel, A. Joseph Bowling: M. Amir 17-4-44-2 (nb-2), W. Riaz 16-0-65-2 (nb-3), Y. Shah 18-2-56-1, Z. Babar 17-3-45-1, M. Nawaz 4-0-12-0, A. Ali 6-0-16-0

ICC WCL DIVISION 4

Jatinder stars as Oman beat Bermuda for second victory MUSCAT: Jatinder Singh smashed an unbeaten 68 to steer Oman to a four-wicket victory over Bermuda and their second win in as many matches in the ongoing ICC World Cricket League Division 4 competition in Lon Angeles on Sunday.

According to news posted on the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, after asking their opponents to bat first, Oman restricted Bermuda to 173 for nine wickets in 40 overs in a rain-hit match.

In reply, Oman lost half their side with just 70 runs on the board. But Jatinder in the company of Amir Ali, who remained not out on 20, guided the team to victory as the Sultanate squad achieved the target in 34 overs scoring 174 runs losing six wickets.

Earlier, Bermuda started well with Kamau Leverock (47 in 37 balls) and Dean Minors (26 in 45) giving them a 72-run first-wicket stand. But Mohammed Nadeem changed the script with three quick strikes, reducing Bermuda to 81 for 3. There was resistance from Tre Manders (21 in 42) and, particularly, Steven Bremar (42 not out in 50), but with Khawar Ali (4 for 25), the leg-spinner, joining Nadeem (3 for 36) in picking up quick wickets, all Bermuda managed was 173 for nine in its 40 overs.

Oman lost Arun Poulose and Zeeshan Maqsood early and continued losing wickets to stutter to 119 for six to raise Bermuda’s hopes. But Jatinder Singh’s unbeaten 68, scored from 52 balls

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THREE HEROES: Oman’s player of the match Jatinder Singh, centre, is flanked by Khawar Ali, left, and Mohammed Nadeem after their victory over Bermuda in the ICC WCL Division 4 tourney in Los Angeles.

with nine hits to the fence, and his unbroken 55-run seventh-wicket stand with Amir Ali (20 not out in 19 balls) took Oman past the target in 34 overs. Oman will next play United States on Tuesday while Bermuda square off against Denmark on the same day.

Jersey lose again Jersey, like Bermuda, also suffered their second loss on the trot after going down to Denmark by six wickets at Wright Cricket Field in Woodley Park. With this result, Denmark extended on its winning run after having beaten Italy in the

first game. Denmark won the toss and inserted Jersey, and despite a 54-run opening stand courtesy Peter Gough (22 in 35) and Nat Watkins (30 in 41), and contributions lower down from Anthony Hawkins-Kay (35 in 46) and Corey Bisson (27 in 28), all Jersey put up was 158 in 36.4 overs.

Aftab Ahmed (3 for 22), the right-arm medium pacer, and offspinners Bashir Shah (4 for 20) and Hamid Shah (2 for 39) did most of the damage from Denmark’s point of view. Denmark then got past the target without much fuss as Saif Ahmad led the

way with an unbeaten 67 in 80 balls, with seven fours and a six.

Aftab chipped in with a 24-ball 29 and Hamid gave Ahmad good company later with 41 from 70 balls, with three boundaries. The chase was completed in 32.1 overs despite the best attempts of Ben Kynman, the right-arm medium pacer who returned 3 for 45 from 6.1 overs.

USA unbeaten USA also remained unbeaten, and Italy suffered a second consecutive defeat, in the most closely contested game of the day. Batting first after winning the toss at Wong Cricket

BERMUDA Leverock c Lalcheta b Nadeem 47 Minors b Nadeem 26 Manders c Ansari b Khawar Ali 21 Stovell c S. Khadye b Nadeem 3 Tucker c Jatinder b Khawar Ali 5 Pitcher c S. Khadye b Khawar Ali 0 S. Bremar (not out) 42 A. DeSilva b Khawar Ali 3 B. Hall b Ajay Lalcheta 3 Maybury c S. Khadye b Zeeshan Maqsood 2 C. Outerbridge (not out) 2 Extras (b-1, lb-11, w-7) 19 Total (9 wks; 40 overs) 173 Fall of wickets: 1-72, 2-77, 3-81, 4-99, 5-99, 6-114, 7-125, 8-136, 9-152.

Bowling: Rajesh Ranpura 2-0-16-0; Mohammad Nadeem 8-0-36-3; Amir Ali 1-0-14-0; Munis Ansari 8-2-20-0 (w-2); Ajay Lalcheta 8-1-24-1 (w-2); Khawar Ali 8-0-254; Zeeshan Maqsood 5-0-26-1.

Field, Italy scored 185 for five in 41 overs before picking up wickets at regular intervals to entertain hopes of a win, but USA scraped home by one wicket in the end.

Italy scored as many as it did thanks to a 118-run opening-wicket stand between Manpreet Singh and Supun Tharanga, before Damian Crawley provided the late impetus. Manpreet scored 50 in 88 balls with six fours and Tharanga hit 52 in 69 balls with three fours to give Italy the perfect start. But wickets fell after that, two to run outs, before Crawley hit two fours and a six in his unbeaten 38-ball 35.

Gian Meade (two for 39) and

OMAN Z. Maqsood c Tucker b DeSilva 10 A. Poulose c Manders b Outerbridge 4 Khawar Ali b Maybury 20 Swapnil Khadye run out 24 Zeeshan Siddiqui run out 20 A. Lalcheta c Manders b Maybury 0 Jatinder Singh (not out) 68 Amir Ali (not out) 20 Extras (b-4, w-4) 8 Total (6 wkts; 34 overs) 174 Did not bat: Mohammad Nadeem, Rajesh Ranpura, Munis Ansari.

Fall of wickets: 1-15, 2-15, 3-56, 4-69, 5-70, 6-119.

Bowling: JA DeSilva 8-0-39-1 (w-1); C. Outerbridge 8-1-28-1 (w-1); GH Maybury 8-0-35-2; KS Leverock 5-0-31-0 (w-1); JJ Tucker 3-0-22-0; DC Stovell 2-0-15-0.

Man of the match: Jatinder Singh (Oman)

Luis di Giglio (three for 29), the Italy new-ball bowlers, then reduced USA to 24 for three, but a good middle-order effort ensured USA stayed in the game. Alex Amsterdam (27 in 39), Akeem Dodson (36 in 70), Nicholas Standford (25 in 18) and, chiefly, Timroy Allen (53 in 27, 4x4, 2x6) ensured the target wasn’t too far out of reach.

Allen, who was a part of Jamaica Tallawahs in the 2016 edition of the Caribbean Premier League, took USA to the doorstep of victory with his stroke-filled innings but was became the eighth man out with USA still nine runs shy of the win, but it got home in 37.2 overs.

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

City can’t afford second defeat LONDON: Manchester City cannot afford another defeat on Tuesday at home to Barcelona, who thumped them 4-0 two weeks ago, having taken just one point from their last two Champions League Group C matches.

That third successive win for the Catalan pass-masters means they need only a draw in the return game to ensure their annual qualification for the all-important

knockout stage.

City, however, are in danger of losing second place in the table to Borussia Moenchengladbach, who sit one point behind them going into a home tie with Celtic.

Although they beat Borussia 4-0 on matchday one, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City still have to travel to Germany for a game that could decide which team qualifies with Barcelona. — Reuters

NEW INITIATIVE: Minister of Sports Affairs Sheikh Saad bin Mohammed Al Mardouf Al Saadi and representatives of clubs pose for a

group photo at the Oman Oil Marketing Company’s ‘Waqoodona’ launch ceremony at Grand Hyatt on Monday. – JUN ESTRADA/Times of Oman

Oman Oil extends support to professional sports clubs Under an agreement with the Ministry of Sports Affairs, Oman Oil has launched ‘Waqoodona’, an initiative designed to

RIGHT SUPPORT: Minister of Sports Affairs Sheikh Saad Al Saadi,

support professional

left, presides over Oman Oil Marketing Company’s ‘Waqoodona’ launch ceremony at Grand Hyatt on Monday. – JUN ESTRADA/Times of Oman

sports clubs, and has allocated OMR 44,000 for the purpose

MUSCAT: Inspired by its dedication to care beyond fueling, Oman Oil Marketing Company organised a special event on Monday to launch ‘Waqoodona’, an initiative

designed to help support professional sports clubs in the Sultanate. Organised under the theme Empowering Our Champions, ‘Waqodoona’ comes as part of an agreement signed with the Ministry of Sports Affairs to support clubs across Oman with OMR 44,000 in fuel cards.

Waqodoona’s inaugural ceremony was held at the Grand Hyatt Muscat and was attended by a delegation from the Ministry of Sports Affairs, led by Sheikh

Saad bin Mohammed bin Said Al Mardouf Al Saadi, the Minister of Sports Affairs.

Representatives from 44 different sports clubs were also present alongside senior management and board members from Oman Oil Marketing Company including Sheikh Salim bin Abdullah Al Rawas, Chairman of the Board.

“Supporting Omani youth and nurturing their talents has been at the heart of our community outreach objectives from the out-

set,” Sheikh Salim said. “Athletics and sports play an important role in developing our youth, helping them learn the importance of rules, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Through Waqodoona, we are laying the foundation for more aspiring athletes in the Sultanate to fulfill their dreams.”

Omar Ahmed Qatan, CEO of Oman Oil Marketing Company, said: “We believe that sports has the power to unite people and inspire our youth. These qualities are what drove us to launch Waqodoona. This initiative is our way of taking support for athletics to the next level and subsequently empowering the next generation with social values that can guide them to be all they can be.”

Waqoodona is part of Oman Oil Marketing Company’s long-standing commitment to support local communities through sports and outreach programmes. Throughout the years, the company has organised a number of events, including the omanoil Football Tournament for Muscat Schools and the third annual National Day Football Championship.

AT H L E T I C S

Oman Desert Marathon attracts 120 runners MUSCAT: Around 120 runners from 23 countries will take part in the Oman Desert Marathon, an unique desert adventure that is scheduled to be organised from November 4 to 12.

The marathon will be hosted by ‘Adventure’, organisers of various adventure sports events, in cooperation with Omran Tourism Development and Oman Sail.

According to a statement issued by the organisers, the marathon will take place over 165 kilometers of diverse terrain, and over its course, the participants will pass by a variety of historical forts and castles, palm oasises, sand dunes and Bedouin settlements, as well as taking in the desert wildlife.

The marathon will end near the white beaches of the Arabian Sea. “The goal of the marathon is to provide participants with an experience of the Omani desert, which is considered to be among the world’s most beautiful,” the statement added.

UNIQUE EVENT: The main objective of Oman Desert Marathon is to

provide participants with an experience of the Omani desert. – File photo

The Oman Desert Marathon will comprises six categories.

Based on their ability the participants can compete in 20km, 28km, 26km, 24km, 42km and 24km events.

“The participants are required to bring their own supplies, such as sleeping bags and other essentials, to last for the duration of the trip. This is to ensure that the participants are able to enjoy the most realistic experience of de-

sert life,” the statement said.

Contestants are required to undergo a medical test prior to the marathon, which is to be performed by a team of sports science specialists. Medical professionals will be present throughout the marathon to ensure that medical treatment is available to participants at all times.

The organisers will be taking care to ensure that contestants are provided with the maximum

amount of safety possible, by closely monitoring the race so that any neccesary action, such as stopping the marathon due to poor weather conditions or emergency situations, can be taken immediately.

Clear information is to be displayed every 500 metres along the marathon path. In addition, there will be mandatory checkpoints every 10 kilometres, which will be used to record competitors’ arrival times.

The daily rankings of the race will be calculated on the basis of the times recorded at all of the checkpoints, while the overall rankings will be determined by adding together the times recorded at each stage of the marathon in the individual standings. Team standings will be calculated by adding together the overall standings with the times obtained by the teams at each phase. Should there remain less than two competitors in any one team, then the team’s results will not be recorded.

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Sri Lanka 1st innings: 537 (U. Tharanga 110no, K. Perera 110, K. Silva 94, D. Karunaratne 56, A. Gunaratne 54; G. Cremer 4-142) Zimbabwe 1st innings: T. Mawoyo c Gunaratne b Lakmal 45 B. Chari lbw b Herath 5 H. Masakadza c Karunaratne b Lakmal 33 C. Ervine lbw b D. Perera 12 S. Williams c Gunaratne b Herath 10 M. Waller lbw b D. Perera 22 P. Moor c D. Perera b Kumara 79 G. Cremer not out 102 D. Tiripano lbw b K. Mendis 46 C. Mumba b Herath 1 C. Mpofu b Lakmal 2 Extras (b-4, lb-4, nb-1, w-7) 16 Total (all out, 107.5 overs) 373 Fall of wickets: 1-21, 2-92, 3-92, 4-111,

Zimbabwe’s lowerorder rally was inspired by their captain Graeme Cremer, whose previous high Test score was 43 against Bangladesh three years ago

HARARE: Captain Graeme Cremer scored his maiden Test century on Monday to help Zimbabwe avoid the follow-on as they scored 373 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 537 in the first Test.

Sri Lanka closed the third day five without loss in their second

FINE TON: Zimbabwe captain Graeme Cremer celebrates scoring a century during the third day of the first Test match against Sri Lanka at the Harare Sports Club. – AFP

innings, a 169-run overall lead.

Cremer’s ton received an ecstatic reception from the small crowd as Zimbabwe showed gutsy determination that had been miss-

ing through six successive Test defeats going into the two-match series against the in-form but injury-hit Sri Lankans.

Zimbabwe’s lower-order rally

was inspired by their captain, whose previous high Test score was 43 against Bangladesh three years ago.

Cremer shared a 132-run part-

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MCCC ease past ISAS in U-19 Junior League MUSCAT: Muscat Cricket Coaching Centre (MCCC) swamped Indian School Al Seeb (ISAS) in Khimji Ramdas sponsored Oman Cricket’s Under-19 Junior Division League at the Ministry 1 ground.

Batting first, ISAS were bowled out for 146 in 30.4 overs. Mohammed Faisal top scored with 54.

Indunil Udara and Nawarathna Wikum claimed 3 wickets each for MCCC. In response, MCCC scored 148 for 3 in 23.1 overs with Hussain Naqvi (31) top scoring and helping the team garner a bonus point.

Brief scores: ISAS 146 all out in 30.4 overs (Mohammed Faisal 54, Indunil Udara 3 for 24) lost to MCCC 148 for 3 in 23.1 overs (Hussain Naqvi 31).

Points: ISAS 0; MCCC 5 (BP).

ISD U-16 win Indian School Darsait (ISD) eased past Pakistan School Muscat (PSM) in a Al Turki sponsored Under-16 B Junior League match.

Batting first, PSM put on 146 for 7 in 20 overs. Adeel Abbas top scored with 43. Arjun Rajesh claimed 3 wickets for ISD. In response, ISD scored 147 for 4 in 17.1 overs. Arjun Rajesh top scored with unbeaten 45.

Brief scores: PSM 146 for 7 in 20 overs (Adeel Abbas 43, Arjun Rajesh 3 for 26) lost to ISD 147 for 4 in 17.1 overs (Arjun Rajesh 45 n.o). Points: PSM 0; ISD 2.

Win for SLSM Sri Lankan School Muscat (SLSM) beat MCCC by six wickets in a Al Turki sponsored Under-16 Junior League.

Batting first, MCCC put on 124 for 5 in 20 overs. Rajkumar Tanna top scored with 52. Kumudu Edirisinghe claimed two wickets for SLSM. In response, SLSM scored 126 for 4 in 18.5 overs. Udantha Palihawadana top scored with 40.

Brief scores: MCCC 124 for 5 in 20 overs (Rajkumar Tanna 52, Kumudu

Edirisinghe 2 for 11) lost to SLSM 126 for 4 in 18.5 overs (Udana 40). Points: MCCC 2; SLSM 0.

BOC ‘B’ lose Indian School Nizwa defeated Bousher Olympic Club (BOC) B by nine wickets in an Under-13 Junior League match.

Batting first, BOC B put on 132 for 8 in 20 overs. Giri top scored with 43. In reply, ISN scored 133 for 1 of 16 overs.

Brief scores: BOC B 132 for 8 in 20 overs (Giri 43) lost to ISN 133 for 1 in 16 overs (Karthik 65). Points: ISN 3; BOC B 0.

PSM A win In another U-13 match, Pakistan School Muscat (PSM) A beat Sri Lankan School Muscat by 76 runs.

Batting first, PSM A put on 205 for 3 in 20 overs. In reply, SLSM scored 129 for 6 in 20 overs.

Brief scores: PSM A 205 for 3 in 20 overs. (Bilal Asim 117 not out) bt SLSM 129 for 6 in 20 overs. (Abdullah Iftikhar 3 for 27). Points: PSM A 0; ISWK A 3.

MCCC A lose In a Under-13 B match, BOC A trounced MCCC A by 84 runs.

Batting first, BOC A put on 165 for 3 in 20 overs. MCCC A were bowled out for 81 in 15.3 overs.

Brief scores: BOC A 165 for 3 in 20 overs (Sidhant Gavankar 46 n.o.) bt MCCC A 81 all out in 15.3 overs. Points: MCCC A 0; BOC A 3.

Win for ISG eves In a Women’s League match, Indian School Gubrah (ISG) beat ISWK by five wickets.

Batting first, ISWK put on 97 for 7 in 20 overs. In reply, ISG scored 99 for 5 in 17.2 overs. Nayan Anil top scored with 35 not out.

Brief scores: ISWK 97 for 7 in 9.4 overs. (Shreya 2 for 16) lost to ISG 99 for 5 in 17.2 overs (Nayan 35 not out).

Points: ISG 2 ; ISWK 0.

UNDER-19: MCCC team after their win over ISAS. – Supplied photo

FANJA BEATEN, DHOFAR STAY TOP Defending champions Fanja suffered their fifth defeat of the Omantel Professional League season when they were edged 1-0 by Al Shabab at the Seeb Sports Stadium on Monday. Fanja (8 points) have now slipped to ninth place in the 14-team league. Dhofar (21) stayed on top despite a 1-1 draw with Jalan. In the other matches, Al Nasr drew 2-2 with Al Rustaq, Muscat held Sohar 2-2, Al Nahdha beat Oman 3-0, Al Arouba won 2-1 against Suwaiq and Al Khabourah defated Saham 2-0. — ISMAIL AL FARSI/Times of Oman

nership for the seventh wicket with wicketkeeper Peter Moor, playing only his second test, and another 92-run stand with Donald Tiripano for the eighth wicket.

The 30-year-old Cremer was 102 not out off 207 balls at the end of the innings.

5-134, 6-139, 7-271, 8-363, 9-366, 10-373 Bowling: S. Lakmal 21.5-3-69-3 (nb-1), L. Kumara 22-3-90-1 (w-2), R. Herath 37-5-973, D. Perera 18-1-66-2, A. Gunaratne 3-0-230, D. de Silva 2-0-10-0, K. Mendis 4-0-10-1 Sri Lanka 2nd innings: D. Karunaratne not out 1 K. Silva not out 3 Extras (nb-1) 1 Total (for no loss, 3 overs) 5 To bat: K. Mendis, K. Perera, D. de Silva, U. Tharanga, A. Gunaratne, D. Perera, R. Herath, S. Lakmal, L. Kumara Bowling: C. Mpofu 2-2-0-0, G. Cremer 1-0-5-0 (nb-1) Umpires: Simon Fry & Ian Gould TV umpire: Jeremiah Matibiri Match referee: Chris Broad

Moor fell for 79, fending off a bouncer to hand teenage debutant Lahiru Kumara his first Test wicket.

Tiripano (46) was trapped lbw

by Kusal Mendes, usually a wicketkeeper and bowling only his second over in Test cricket. - Reuters

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European Challenge Tour stars inspire Omani juniors MUSCAT: A group of aspiring young Omani golfers were treated to the experience of a lifetime when they were joined in a three-hole contest by three stars of the European Challenge Tour as part of the build-up to this week’s prestigious NBO Golf Classic Grand Final.

The Challenge Tour’s seasonending tournament, taking place at the spectacular Almouj Golf in Muscat from November 2 to 5, will see the top 45 players on the Road to Oman Rankings compete for a €400,000 prize fund with the top 15 ranked players at the conclusion of the tournament promoted to play on the elite European Tour next season.

The importance of National Bank of Oman’s tournament cannot be understated, offering as it does, a life-changing opportunity for the professionals who take part to reach the top level of the sport.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: The Omani junior players along with European Challenge Tour stars Marcus Armitage, Reinier Saxton and Nick Cullen pose for a group photo. – Supplied photo

But an equally crucial element of the bank’s on-going sponsorship of the event is a commitment to growing the game of golf at grassroots level in the Sultanate and the NBO Golf Classic Junior Challenge Match, a joint initiative by NBO, the Oman Golf Committee

and the European Challenge Tour, saw eight Omani juniors joined by Marcus Armitage, Reinier Saxton and Nick Cullen to take part in the fun three-hole contest that will live long in their memories and hopefully inspire them to follow in the footsteps of their esteemed

playing partners. All three groups were tied on 10 shots after the three holes meaning a ‘chip off’ was needed to decide the winner, with the group of Armitage, Ayman Al Busaidi and Tariq Al Zubair emerging victorious.

“Young kids are the future of the

game, so initiatives like this are great,” said Foshan Open winner Armitage, who is currently in 11th place in the Road to Oman Rankings.

“When we get grey and old these kids will be taking our place so it’s fantastic to see them having fun and enjoying a game of golf.”

Lee O’Donoghue, Director of the Oman Golf Committee, commented: “Golf is now growing as a sport in Oman.”

“The kids who played today are part of our National Development Squad and future members of the Oman National Team so this was a fantastic experience for them” They were all announced on to the first tee by an ‘official starter’ and cheered on by a decent little crowd so it was great for them to have a taste of what it’s like to compete in a real tournament.

“Having the Challenge Tour players playing alongside them really gives them something aspire to.”

Young Ayman Al Busaidi of the winning team said: “I really enjoyed playing with Marcus today, he’s a really good player and I think he has a great chance of winning the Challenge Tour tournament this week.”

NBO Golf Classic Grand Final field now complete Smith, with 204,622 points, is already guaranteed promotion to the top tier, but the Englishman has set his sights on ending the season as No. 1 at Almouj Golf, Muscat this week

MUSCAT: The conclusion of the inaugural Ras Al Khaimah 2016 Golf Challenge on Saturday, which took winner Jordan L Smith back to the summit of the Road to Oman Rankings, meant that the final field for this week’s NBO Golf Classic Grand Final was confirmed.

The European Challenge Tour’s season-ending showdown, which will take place at the stunning Almouj Golf from November 2 to 5, features the top 45 players on the Rankings. As well as a lucrative prize fund of €400,000, the players will compete for a life-changing exemption to play on next season’s elite European Tour, with cards awarded to the top 15 ranked players after the conclusion of the tournament. The top three players on the rankings will also share in a

ON TOP: The success at Ras Al Khaimah took Jordan L Smith back

to the summit of the Road to Oman Rankings. – Supplied photo

Bonus Pool of €60,000.

Englishman Smith, who won by one from Jose Filipe Lima in Ras Al Khaimah to earn 50,722 points which took his season-total to 204,622, is already guaranteed promotion to the top tier, but the 23 year old has set his sights on ending the season as No.1 in Muscat this week.

“I’m feeling really good at the moment which is great leading up the NBO Golf Classic Grand Final in Oman,” said Smith, who also won the Red Sea Egyptian Challenge Presented by Hassan Allam Properties earlier this season.

“I’ve been hitting the ball well and putting really consistently so

I’m pleased with how my game is shaping up. I’ve never played Almouj Golf before so I’m excited to test it out. I’ve spoken to a few people about the course and they said 18 is a cracker so I’m excited about getting there and competing for the top spot in the Road to Oman.”

Portugal’s Lima put together a scorching finish with two birdies over the final two holes in Ras Al Khaima for a closing 65, enough for second place on his own which earned him 34,871 points and saw him shoot up from 24th to 11th place on the Rankings.

Former Dubai resident Johan Edfors put himself in with a great chance of a return to the Euro-

pean Tour will a third place finish in Ras Al Khaimah to earn 22,191 points which saw him move from 41st place to 24th on the Road to Oman Rankings.

“With victory in Rome Terre dei Consoli Open a few weeks ago and a third-place finish at the weekend, my game is obviously shaping up nicely which is good news” said Edfors, who has won three titles on the European Tour.

“I still need a great finish in Oman to earn that Tour card. This was only my eighth tournament so I’m happy to be in with a shout after that. Almouj has a really good layout and is a great course to play if you handle the windy conditions.

We get looked after well there so it’s a fantastic tournament to finish the season at.”

At the other end of the table, Germany’s Moritz Lampert, who gained automatic promotion to the European Tour after three winning three times on the 2014 Challenge Tour, made two birdies over his last three holes to finish at 9 under par in a share of 32nd place, which saw him move to 45th place on the Rankings to secure the final place in this week’s NBO Golf Classic Grand Final Field.

Smith’s rival for the Rankings top spot is Germany’s Alexander Knappe, winner of the Hainan Open in China two weeks ago, who sits in second place on 172,375 points.

The 15 players who win promotion to the European Tour this week will follow in the footsteps of some of the game’s biggest names who began their careers on the Challenge Tour such as Major champions Martin Kaymer, Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson.

FOOTBALL

Oman Schools Football League launched

SCHOOLS SPORTS: His Highness Sayyid Faisal bin Turki Al Said,

left, during the official launch of the Oman Schools Football League.

MUSCAT: Oman School Sports Association on Monday launched Oman Schools Football League with His Highness Sayyid Faisal bin Turki Al Said presiding over the ceremony.

The League will be organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Al Swayni Sports Services Company with the participation of 3,000 players and 125 schools from across the Sultanate.

Speaking on the occasion, chief guest High Highness Sayyid Faisal bin Turki Al Said said: “This initiative is aimed at providing the students with the opportunity to

take part in what is good for them.”

“The league which receives the support of the private sector was the first activity of Oman School Sports Association and is hoped to come out with appreciable results in the field of the sport, particularly since football is a popular sport,” he said adding that he hoped Association would add new sports for women.

After the qualifying stages to be held across the Sultanate, the finals of Oman Football Schools League will take place in April 2017 at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. — ONA

ISC BADMINTON

Prayag prevails over Jeswin to lift boys U-15 crown

BOYS U-15 FINALISTS: Prayag Mohanty, left, and Jeswin Mathew.

MUSCAT: Prayag Mohanty prevailed over Jeswin Mathew to lift the Boys Under-15 title at the Dalma Energy-ISC Annual Badminton Tournament organised by the Indian Social Club (ISC) .

In a well-contested final, Prayag showed brilliant touch to defeat Jeswin 21-15, 21-14.

After trailing 7-11, Jeswin rallied to 11-14 before Prayag played with tact and reeled off the next five points. In the second set, Prayag opened up a good 11-8 lead. Although Jeswin regained some ground, Prayag was a notch above and wrapped up the title with a cross court smash.

In Men’s Singles, Ashutosh Pant eased past Leon D’souza 21-9, 21-8 to enter the semfinals. In the last four stage, Ashutosh will square off against Prasad Kulkarni.

Meanwhile, Himesh Hari reached final of Men’s A Singles after defeating Dominic Kennedy 21-19, 21-19. In the Men’s Doubles, Manoj MV and Leon D’souza overcame early resist-

ance from Shibu John and Aneesh to record a 21-19, 21-9 victory. In another match, Sharath and Hari defeated Pramod GK and Umman Ninan 21-13, 21-9.

In the Men’s A Doubles, Abdul Salam and Girish Pillai booked a semifinal berth after defeating Vinod VT and VD Sajeev 21-9, 2220. George Thomas and Sajeesh Nair showed good teamwork in their victory over Dr Moideen and Jahi while Vineesh and Vinod Abraham defeated Linson and Sharth Lal 21-8, 21-12.

In the first round of Women’s Singles, Bharati Ramachandran eased to a 15-3, 15-3 win over Relu John. Soorya Venkat overcame Pallavi Singh 15-11, 10-15, 15-5.

In the Mixed Doubles first round, Manoj MV and Tania Singh defeated PT Francis and Pallavi Singh 22-20, 21-17, Himesh Hari and Gauri Krishna beat Sharath and Bharti Ramachandran 19-21, 22-20, 21-18. In the Veteran Singles, VD Sajeev defeated Douglas 21-12, 21-15.

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Contact: 92430239 Industrial land in Rusail.4000 sqm. Contact 99323957 / 95490842.

BUILDING MATERIAL SHOP FOR SALEWell-furnished running building material-electrical shop (4 shutter / 200sqm) in Al- Khoudh- 6, for immediate sale- shop with stock or stock only. Serious buyers may please Contact: 94320909 Sparing used dental chair for sale.

Contact kumar 99570284 ansari 92616343 Restaurant for sale : well equipped and furnished restaurant is looking for managing partner / for sale in Ruwi, Muscat.

Contact: 24816082 / 94427373 RESTAURANT for sale in Ruwi.

Contact: 99378964 Land for sale in the village of Bimmah on the coastal road Qurayat/ Sur with a space of 604 square meters for an attractive price.

Contact 92905222 Good Condition Sanyo washing machine, semi automatic, RO 30 for sale in MBD Contact; 99737812

AVAILABLE Bobcat available for rent.

Contact 97623299 Party & Wedding equipment rentals. Full line, from Tables, Linen & Skirting, Chairs & Chair covers, Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, Chafing Dishes, Ice Sculptures, to Large Sound Systems and spectacular lighting. Call Andrea 9606 2222 for Catering and Croyden 9623 5555 for Sound & Light. ww.tunesoman.com, E-mail: info@tunesoman.com

MV SALE Suzuki swift desire, model 2013.

Contact: 99602748 Dihatsu Terrios Trend 4WD, 2012 Registration, dealer service registration up to August 2017.

Contact No: 92812144

BUYING Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090

ACC. AVAILABLE

DRIVING

1 BHK Apartment for rent in Al Khoud Shabiya near Mazoon mosque for rent (next to Al Khoud medical center and squ).

Contact : 93913224 Furnished room available with attached bath and balcony in MBD area. Contact: 96275098 Single room with separate bathroom for non- cooking bachelor, Rex Road. Contact: 98209132 Room available for executive bachelor near Hamriya Roundabout. Contact 93590332 and 97443614.

Well furnished single / sharing for EXE. Bachelor at Rex Road (Kannada, Telugu, Tamil).

Contact: 92873832 Single room, toilet and sharing kitchen available for rent in Azaiba. Contact: 96755127 Spacious semi furnished room with separate bathroom for executive bachelor Opp. O.C. Centre Ruwi Call : 90611670 Furnished room in ruwi and azaiba for rent for executive bachelors. Gsm 99058344 Single room with A/C and attached bathroom, sharing kitchen for executive bachelor/couple near Saud Bahwan Hill view Tower wadikabir and Opp: Shell filling station. #99024362, 93166353

WANTED Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each. Contact 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 /93203778

MATRIMONIAL Nair girl 165cm/32 yrs, MBA excellent family background seeks alliance from well placed professionals 38 yrs or below.

Contact : 91207003.

SITUATION WANTED BUSINESS

Parents of 28 yrs, Indian Boy from Mumbai, ISWK student, ACCA, BSC honours, working as a senior accountant in Muscat, seeks suitable alliance for Sunni Muslim family.

Contact no.(parent): 96408642, email address: khaledaoman@gmail.com Parents of Pakistani Muslim girl, 22, student of 4th year of doctorate of pharmacy, seek suitable alliance. Cell: 99609762 Email: abubinat5@gmail.com Tamil Hindu boy, 30 years, working as Marketing Executive in a reputable organization is seeking for Hindu Tamil Girl preferably working in Muscat.

Serious discussion, please contact 99438477 Marriage makers widow/ divorce/ new for Indian Kerala & Indian Muslims. Contact: Whatsapp: 00968 98796982 & calling 98604960 Ezhavaboy age 28 height 174cm Star anizhamBTech working in Oman Seeks suitable alliance.

Contact 99430227

SITUATION WANTGOOD NEWS Deepavli special offer for first anniversary Dabeli by 10 +1 FOC up to 30.10.16, many more at Kachhi coffee shop Wadi Kabir near Lulu udit: 94460286 /Kishore: 99437869 Ayurvedic treatment for backache, paralysis, arthritis etc & massage, All Season (Vaidyaratnam). Contact 24475280 / 95371664 / 92504980 www.siddhayur.com Ayurvedic treatment for joint pain, backache, paralysis massage, steam bath, obesity, spondylitis, Ideal Care Ayurvedic clinic, 18th November Street Al Ghubra (North). Contact: 99639695 / 97397320

Wanted Partner for running building construction company. Contact: 71100641 A business group located in Musanna inviting partners for there business development. Contact those who are interested to invest as a Working/ sleeping partner.

Mobile 00968 93797900.

SITUATION WANTFOR LADIES Special packages, Facial, Pedicure, Eyebrow, only 10 RO. Al doom Beauty Parlour Contact- 99619409 *Classified Advertisement space booking with text, should be done till 12.00 noon for next day’s publication. * Subject to space availability

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SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT URGENT REQUIRMENT For a leading Fisheries Company

MALE ACCOUNTANT Qualification B.Com With a minimum 1-3 years experience In Accounts & Finance Good English communication skills

Reputed mineral water company required the following HEAVY/LIGHT DUTY DRIVERS VAN SALESMAN with Omani driving license

SALES SUPERVISOR/SALES KͳKZ /E dKZ with Omani driving license , >W Z^ ͳ džƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ϯ ƚŽϱ LJĞĂƌƐ

Contact - 90372638

tĂŶƚĞĚ &ĞŵĂůĞ 'LJŶĂĞĐŽůŽŐŝƐƚ ͕ Female GP and One Female Dental ƐƐŝƐƚ ĂŶĚ &ĞŵĂůĞ >Ăď dĞĐŚŶŝĐŝĂŶ͕ ƐƐƚ WŚĂƌŵĂĐŝƐƚ͘ ;&ƌŽŵ /ŶĚŝĂ Žƌ WŝůŝƉŝŶŽ Ϳ͘ tŝƚŚ Žƌ ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚ DK, >ŝĐĞŶƐĞ ĂŶĚ ĂƚĂ &ůŽǁ ĨŽƌ ů ^ĂĂĚŝ ^ƉĞĐŝůŝƐĞĚ DĞĚŝĐĂů ĞŶƚƌĞ͕ DƵƐĂŶŶĂ͘

Contact # 91262604, ŵĂŝů / ͗ ĐŚŝůůĂƉĂůůŝϳϲΛŐŵĂŝů͘ĐŽŵ

E-mail

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SIT. WANTED ACCOUNTS Indian male B.Com having 10 years experience (5 years in KSA) with valid Oman driving license.

Accounting (Tally), marketing& customer service. Looking for suitable positions. Contact 95352176, shences1980@gmail.com 12 yrs Oman exp Chief / Senior Accountant seeks job immediately available with release/NOC and D/L available. Contact: 97385562

ADMIN Looking for Omani PRO for Shipping and Custom Clearance company in Sohar. Experience in same field as added advantage. Contact:- 97179292,94681689,Email:operations@arabianseabridge.com

Part Time Accounting, Audit Preparation, Internal Audit, Monthly Reports, Accounting set up for new companies, GSM : 96975454, email: ibfc.gcc@gmail.com Female Accountant, B.Com Graduate with 10 years experience in Oman with D/L looking for suitable position. Contact 91443796

ACCOUNTS Accountant 2-3 years experience.

Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

Email: mohammad.jwabreh@ bearingcitysc.com. Fax: 24509312

Part Time Accountant.

Contact: 99882790 Indian Accountant having 8 years experience in Accounts (5 years ) in Saudi, Oman driving license excellent knowledge in tally, focus, quick books & MS. Office, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 93878624 Email: arunjames88@gmail.com

CATERING Urgently required Cooks:required for a well reputed company in Sohar - South Indian, North Indian and Pakistani cooks. Contract No’s 97995702, 96041391,92945670, Office no 22092638, Email nitsohar@gmail.com, Website: www.alistiqamah.net

MBA professional Indian, 28, 5 years experience in business having valid Omani D/L & visa, NOC available after 3 months.

Contact: 96718915 Email: azim.s7@gmail.com

Kerala cook bachelor or family.

Contact: 93102906

MBA B.Sc, Food Science and Quality control 7 years experience in Oman (driving license) available.

Contact: 94401183 / 97632020

Wanted Waiter for a Restaurant with motorbike license for delivery.

Contact 95061994

Indian male, 26 yrs, on visit visa, B.Sc Mathematics 4 years experience as an Accountant seeks suitable job.

Contact: 98615171 / 95374978.

Email: worksite.tinson@gmail.com

DESIGNER Required a Graphic Designer knowledge of Photoshop, Coral, preference (Indian) persons, fresher can also apply. Send CV at suroordigital@gmail.com Contact: 96440587 / 95338210

DOMESTIC HELP Wanted Housemaid 6 am to 6 pm for South Indian family in Darsait Salary 200+. Contact 99864290, 98564647

DRIVER Urgently required delivery driver, with valid Oman motorcycle license, at least 1-2 years experience in delivery. Contact 24694905 Required light driver present in Oman, RO 170/- + accommodation + food. Contact: 99454425 Wanted Driver for heavy (sewage vehicle) and light vehicle with valid Oman driving license.

Contact: 97991654 / 97991652 Kindly send CV at Email: construction@remasalseeb.com / remaschandran2020@gmail.com

ENG./TECHNICIAN Well experienced HVAC Mechanical Engineer required with 3-5 yrs working experience in Airconditioning field, having driving license is preferable. Send CV to nationalhvac.mep@gmail.com Fax: 24799442

MEDICAL Require Staff Nurse with MOH license for a clinic in Suwaiq Walayat. Contact 99024386, Email : dr.irfanali@hotmail.com Required male female GP, Administrator for a Polyclinic at Ibra.

Contact 71100596, joharaajmal2016@gmail.com

MEDICAL Fusion Medicare Polyclinic, Muscat wants GP, staff Nurse holding MOH license & Receptionist (Omani) Contact 97698004 email: medicare@fusionlogicoman.com Required General Physician, Gynecology & LAB & X ray Technician. Contact: 99681325 Email: altaqwamedicalcentre@gmail.com Wanted Staff Nurse with MOH license immediately for a private clinic in North Bathinah.

Contact: 95081010 Email: umchealthcare@gmail.com Wanted female & Male Nurse with or without license (good salary, food & accommodation with other benefits. Contact 92989109, medicoport@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Required Indian female: Investment Manager – Offer (10001800) RO & depend in experiences & getting projects. Secretary of office trade offer (750) RO. Email : joboman2017@gmail.com Urgently required experienced photo and videographer / editor for a photo studio. Send CV to fax: 24472434 Contact: 92336576 Email: bluestarnational@gmail. com Part time Data Entry Operators required urgently with good typing speed and knowledge in Ms Office. Contact 97152920 Urgent required : Store labors.

Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

Email: mohammad.jwabreh @bearingcitysc.com, Fax: 24509312

SECRETARIAL / OFFICE Wanted Dentist, GP & Nurse with or without MOH. Contact : 95042101 or send CV to Email : azad.a.asif@gmail.com

Wanted Office clerk having two years experience.

Contact: 92891888

SKILLED LABOUR Required Experienced Auto Electrician and Automobile Mechanic for a reputed service station.

Contact : 91232638 hashim@ramainvestment.com

SALES / MARKETING Required well experienced dynamic candidate in Real Estate Evaluation Field beside Building Management Techniques.

Contact 91246444, Email: rescooman@gmail.com Urgently required Sales person for a office stationery company in Al Khuwair, with valid Omani driving license. Send CV to 24488120 / Contact: 99771127 Email: kktrdg@hotmeil.com Required Salesman for advertising company with GCC D/L. Send CV at suroordigital@gmail.com Contact: 96440587 / 95338210 Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, with excellent communication skills, knowledge of Musical Instruments and a passion for music! Interested?

Call Tunes: 24489847, Email: info@tunesoman.com C.C.T.V Camera Technician, Building Material Salesman, Electrician cum Plumber and Maintenance Supervisor with D/L. Contact: 99383044 Required sales and marketing executive for a 4-star hotel in muscat.candidate with excellent communication skills and having 3+ years experience need apply. driving license will be an advantage. email: hoteljobsmuscat@gmail.com Indian Salesman indoor, knowledge in English & Arabic.

Contact: 93326636

SIT. WANTED ACCOUNTS 12 Yrs Exp Accountant worked in Construction, Cont & Trad Cos. worked on Oracle / Orion / Tally/ Epromis, ERP s/w with Valid D/L – (NOC/Release available).

Contact 92194086

Indian male 25 yrs, Graduate in commerce, overall 5 yrs exp in accounts/ finance field. On visit visa. Immediately available.

Contact 92836216 / muhammad.tausif623@gmail.com

Indian/MBA/male Chief Accountant 18Yrs Experience, MIS, C.Flow, Budgeting, ERP, Cost accounting &Liasing with auditors. NOC available.

Contact: 92254691/97826674 email: khader2305@gmail.com

Indian male age 26, Accountant one year experience in accounts looking for suitable job. Contact Email: anishkhan991867@gmail.

Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415

12 Yrs Exp Accountant worked in Construction, Cont & Trad Cos. with Valid D/L – (NOC/Release available).

Contact 92194086 Indian male, B.Com, MBA in Finance, 4 yrs in Larsen & Tourbo, 26 yrs in Oman, English/ Arabic speaking with driving license. NOC available. Contact 95588565 Accountant Indian female B.Com, tally 5 years experience 2 years in Oman. Contact: 99139188 Indian female 26 yrs, MBA finance 2 yrs exp with MNC. Email: rilooozmali@gmail.com.

Contact : 90551366.

Sri Lankan Senior Accountant having BBA, MBA,CA Foundation with 6 Years (2.5 Years in Oman)of experience up to finalization of accounts, Oman D/L, Release Available Contact 93598736

28/male/MBA - finance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement.

Contact : 90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.com

Indian (M) MBA (F) more than 6 years of experience in accounts, proficiency in various A/C software, SAP(F1/CO) seeking for suitable placement. Contact: 95920740, Email: abdulhameed1527@gmail.com

Accountant 8 Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact 97712084

Indian male, 27 yrs, B.Com Graduate, having 5 yrs experience in Oman & 2 yrs in India as Accountant, Tally ERP 9, NOC available, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 98470441 Email: soorajv2efa@gmail.com Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant having 16 years experience can handle accounts up to finalization, MIS, C FLOW, Budgeting, ERP, Costing & liasing with auditors, looking for suitable position. NOC available.

Contact: 97205058 / 94885686 Indian female 23 yrs MBA, Finance and HR, currently on visit looking for suitable job. Contact: 93305002 / 99048224 Email: manjusharavindren@gmail.com Accountant Assistant B.Com Graduate with 2 yrs experience in Accounting. Contact: 94736742 Omani female Accountant, 32 years, having 10 years exp in admin/accounts seeks suitable placement. Contact: 93295953 Indian female MBA, 3 years experience seeking suitable job.

Contact: 99257214 Accountant Sri Lankan National Inter CA 3 yrs exp in finance ready to join immediately.

Contact: 79049355 Email: ahamedfiham777@gmail.com Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNC’s currently in Muscat seeking suitable placement in Finance / Admin.

Contact :94743790

Indian female, 26 years,brought up in oman,M.COM(FINANCE) CA Foundation(CPT),CA INTER(DOING) presently on family visa seeking for immediate and suitable placement.

Contact -97174201/99663957 Email-anishasasi@gmail.com MBA Finance 20 yrs of MNC (MEP) experience thorough knowledge in preparation of financials, budgeting, fore casting, audit, trade finances, cash flows, guarantees, income tax, project (cost control) & ERP implementation with NOC seeks suitable placement. Contact 96280551 Email: ramu2587@hotmail.com Certified Public Accountant (Filipino, Male, 27-yrs-old) with four years experience, seeking suitable placement in accounting/audit, currently on visit.Contact; 94959606, email: czesar.42@gmail.com 7 Years experience as Financial Analyst, MBA in finance. Responsibilities- research contributor, financial statement analysis, generating MIS & efficiency report, managing TAT, business & clients.

On visit visa in Muscat.

Contact 90191628 / 96175780 Indian, Kerala Male B.COM & B.PE, Currently on Visit Visa. Looking for a suitable job in Accounts, Store Keeper, Sales etc. Ready to join as early as possible. Contact 96988923 email:- sajith3969@gmail.com Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement.

Contact 94879615, Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com

Qualified and experienced MBA post graduate with proven work exposure in Middle East & India, having more than 5.5 years of rich experience in accounts , project coordination and administration in (3.5 years UAE experience) oil and gas projects is currently looking for suitable job. Contact 93953613, Email-allen.mathew83@gmail.com 8 yrs exp. in Admin & Accounts (3 yrs in Oman), MBA, exp. in Tally ERP 9, Indian (F) seeks placement.

Contact 97243806 ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in finance. Contact 99284193 Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394 Accountant B.com Indian male 12 yrs exp seeks suitable job.NOC available . Contact : 91212471 Email: rennyj6@gmail.com Sudanese Accountant, Alexandria University Graduate bachelor of commerce Diploma of Marketing professional photographer worked in PR and social media for 2 years looking for a job in public relations media, social media or marketing. Contact: 96976240 Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement.

Contact 94879615, Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com Indian (M), 31 yrs, M Com 9 yrs experience in Oman, looking for Manager or Executive position in Fin & Accounts, NOC Available.

Contact 968 96166178/ +919768537435: mohammednajeem@yahoo.com

ADMIN Egyptian woman resident, considerable experience in the Administration and Secretarial Executive for company.

Contact : 97221126 Young Omani male have experience 12 years as P.R.O, CLERK Helper Supervisor Admin Supervisor, H.R Manager have vocational M.B.A diploma in H.S.E, IT and P.D.O license, looking for H.R position or P.R.O part time or full time.

Contact: 95933288 Graduate (female), 5 yrs experience in administrations looking for suitable placement (visit visa).

Contact 98277037 Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817

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DAILY GUIDE SITUATION WANTED An experienced Chartered Accountant with over 25 years in varied industries, presently working with a reputed group in Muscat, looking out for a suitable change.

96491030

ADMIN Omani, male, 26 yrs experience looking for job in reputed Companies as PR, having experience at airport / Emigration, Ministries/ Manpower with Oman D/L. Contact 95445779 A young dynamic with NOC & 12 years experience of purchase sourcing logistics & IT Admin looking urgent placement with D/L Oman.

Contact: 92204552, Email: ikroyal@yahoo.com Indian 44 yrs with 21 yrs experience in Admin business development marketing publicity promotion, customer relations.

Contact 96746735 Indian female M.Tech wireless technology experience in teaching, looking for suitable placement / Admin jobs. NOW on family visa.

Contact: 97485944 Indian Female, MBA-HR having 8+ experience in Administration/ HR, Customer Support, Office Coordinator with good Computer skill, Now on Visit Visa, looking for suitable position.Contact 90196235

NOC AVAILABLE Contact - 98518776

Contact - 968 99589495, Email : mct2016job@gmail.com

DRIVER Light duty driver, with 5 yrs experience. Contact: 97941771 Looking for driving job, 6 years experience, NOC available.

Contact: 98903498 Looking for driver job, 9 yrs exp.

Contact: 96216699 Experience 4 years in hardware and Aramex. Contact: 97006867 Driver available with car seeks placement. Contact 96524904 Driver, 5 years exp.

Contact: 95746203 Driver available with Car Hyundai Creata model 2016 pick & Drop or permanent. Contact: 95983125 Bangladeshi, light driver looking for job, 4 yrs exp.

Contact: 92681457

British Citizen Senior Architect, Managing Director, Chief Architect 14 years experience, V Ray 3D, AutoCAD BOQ, master degree on architectural design.

Contact: 92480035

Looking for driving job language English, Arabic & Hindi.

Contact: 95283531

Architect Sudanese female 7 years experience design site work, interior design programs AutoCAD archicad.

Contact: 71190409 / 94078945

Experienced driver available with 4WD willing to work fulltime / part-time, familiar with all tourist destinations in Oman.

Contact: 24814231 / 91941545

Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com

Looking for driving job.

Contact: 93798802

Driver, 8 yrs exp. seeks placement.

Contact: 98197212

Wanted job for surveyor, driver experience 2 years.

Contact: 97060510

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN Searching job for light driver, experience, 4 yrs. Contact: 92458526 One year experience in heavy D/L, looking for job. Contact: 94397006

Tunisian girl looking for job in media field, has 8years experience in publishing Contact 97816917

5 years exp D/L (GCC) looking for job. Contact 98077904

AUTOCAD D MAN, 3 yr DCE, ITIi, experience in arch 2d,3d ph : 99506977

3 years experience heavy & oxy license driver looking for job.

Contact: 97363138

Free lance / part time autocad works / make boq 2d /3d arch , structural, shop drawings interior drawings. Contact 97103168 mkgroupoman@gmail.com

Experience heavy driver, looking for job. Contact: 91493829

Senior Graphic designer 13 years experience, printing production, QC, presentation high skills, bilingual.

Contact: 79060552 Senior Structural Draftsman having 7 years Gulf experience total (12 years) seeking a job, NOC available. Contact: 97612846 Email: kaleem_1273@yahoo.com ITI Draughtsman (civil), looking for job in Draughtsman (civil) fresh worker, course passed in 2012, 3 years Indian experience , Now in Oman present for 15 days now worked in mobile phone servicing in Oman. NOC available. Contact: +968 98461050 / 96169632 Revit, Autocad D/man, expected salary 200 OMR. PH : 92279784 Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman.

Please Contact: 96489798, (+974) 66653780.

DRIVER Heavy duty driver looking job 15 yrs experience in GCC Know English, Hindi & Arabic.

Contact: 98571413 / 95464051

CONTACT: 90189412 ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚLJ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů /ŶĚŝĂŶ͕ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ĂƐ 'ĞŶĞƌĂů DĂŶĂŐĞƌ ŝŶ Ă ůĞĂĚŝŶŐ ,ŽƚĞů ŝŶ DƵƐĐĂƚ͘

Light driver looking for job, exp 5 years. Contact: 94208089

AUTOCAD freelance / part time , ARCH,MEP, 2D,3D, shop drawing, Bill of QTY PH : 97103168, mkgroupoman@gmail.com

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ARCH./ INTERIOR DEC.

Interior design Engineer looking for a job, 6 years experience.

Contact: 91291502

SITUATION WANTED

Bangladeshi male light driver experience 16 years need job.

Contact: 99165961 Driver available for job.

Contact: 96381406 Indian Driver light need job.

Contact: 96693613 18 yrs exp driver seeks job.

Contact: 95541940 Looking for job exp having driving license. Contact: 97363138 Driver looking for job.

Contact: 95892363

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961

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Contact # 96654216 Male -FMCG DISTRIBUTION PROFESSIONAL ,MBA MARKETING ,10 years Managerial experience in GCC /OMAN looking for Divisional Manager position. NOC /DL available.

Young Mechanical Engineering Graduate with six months internship looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 97945161 / 71033760 Email: iancardoz11@gmail.com HSE Engineer 10+ years experience having NOC & valid driving license GSM: 97717468 Service Engineer three years experience in Oman with license.

Contact: 94180383, Email: khalid_khogli@hotmail.com Mechatronics Engineer with NEBOSH and three years experience in Oman with license.

Contact: 94180383, Email: khalid_khogli@hotmail.com B.Sc. Mechanical Engineer with 6 years Gulf Experience in Oil & Gas, MEP and HVAC. GSM:92730137 Male, 25 yeas Diploma Instrumentation and Control Instrument Technician, 2 years experience, looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 96946408 Email: anfeeranfu4@gmail.com Planning Engr. 7 yrs exp. valid D/L looking for suitable placement.

NOC available. Contact 76060479 Indian male 28 BE Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 4 years of experience presently on visiting visa seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 92757534 Email: arundevd588@yahoo.com Indian male B-Tech instrumentation with 3 yrs exp in maintenance field looking for suitable position.

Contact: 0091-9633142249 / 92115535, Email: vishnuprvr@gmail.con Sudanese Civil Engineer male 6 years experience looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 95376205 Civil Engineer looking for a job, three years experience in Oman in building construction and infrastructure have Omani license.

Contact: 98816802 / 94903195 B.Sc (Hons) & B.Tech (Electronics & communication) 2.5 years experience as B.T.S & microwave link installation & commissioning engineer currently on family visit visa. Contact: 96756964 Indian male 21 years fresher Diploma Mechanical Engineer with Automation in ACC, PLC. Contact: 92162445 B.Tech Mech. 3 years experience Mech/ HVAC design looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 93965156 BS Mech 21 years experienced in Mech / HVAC design & supervision looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 92562564 B.Tech Civil with 6 years experiences (2 years experience in Muscat) with driving license.

Contact: 93050252 / 98286891

Indian male 26 years Mechanical Engineer with 2 yrs exp in Oman.

Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 91328079 Civil Engineer 8 years experience Structural buildings marine.

Available NOC release.

Contact 92451323.

Email: zubairali134@yahoo.com Indian male Civil Engineer 1.6 yrs exp, having Omani D/L, looking for suitable position. NOC available. Contact – 92157694 / mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com Diploma in Mechanical Engg, 10 years exp in steel fabrication site work with valid Oman driving license. Contact: 94696192 Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrs exp seeks suitable position in a reputed company. NOC available.

Contact 96789711 B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 24 with almost 1 year experience as Production Shift Engineer, has achieved training on HVAC Engineering design and has good hands on software like AutoCAD and HAP.Currently in Oman on a visit visa, looking for a suitable placement.Contact: 95065955 email: mjs.jazeb@gmail.com B. Tech Mechanical HVAC site Engineer 4 years experience, currently on visit. Contact 92837696 / mdabdulather@gmail.com An Iraqi civil with more than 30 years experience in (Iraq and G.C.C) looking for a job, (N.O.C) available. Contact: 96561306 Email: iq.bgd.mnsr@gmail.com Civil Engineer 8 years experience Quantity Surveyor civil in Oman, looking for a job around 21 years experience in civil works.

Contact: 92801589 B. Tech Civil 6 years experience in Oman driving license (valid Oman). Contact: 90108915 Diploma in Civil Engineer having 8 years experience in Oman with driving license release available, seeks suitable placement, post Site Engineer. Contact 95387537 Indian male 23 Mechanical Engineer (B.E) residing in Oman looking for suitable job.

Contact: 98530806 / 99362006 Architecture Engineer 3 years exp archicad AutoCAD, 3Ds MAX seeking for a job. Contact: 96351385 B.Tech Indian male 22 yrs highly skilled in telecommunication looking for Entry level Engineer currently Oman resi visa & have driving license. Contact: 91954748 Email: nedtz007@gmail.com Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.

PH: 93837973 Mechanical Engineer (Diploma) with 4 years experience (2 years in Oman & 2 years in India) having driving license, release available.

Contact: 98404869 Email: muhammedfahis18@gmail.com

Mechanical Engineer 7 years exp in oil & gas (PDO) piping / pipeline.

Contact: 90106204 Email: shivcb600@gmail.com

Indian male Mechanical Engineer having knowledge in fire Alarm and fire fighting system & AutoCAD with valid visa and NOC available. Contact: 968 90355201 Email: jkkannan6@gmail.com

Electrical Engineer, 24 yrs, Indian Male, Fresher, Training Undertaken in Electrical Draughtsman, Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting and Industrial Automation. Contact: 94989767, Email: Junaiz987@gmail.com

Indian male on visit visa, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering having one year experience in Automobile field, looking for suitable job.

Contact: 97145322 / 79065670 Email: rolwin26@yahoo.com

Indian female B.Com having 3 years experience in MS Office programs and Tally ERP 9, currently on family visit visa.

Contact: +968 91968254 Email: krishnapriyas206@gmail.com

Indian male, Structural Engineer looking for job in structural design field. Having 6 years of experience in design field. Residing in Muscat.

Contact - 91176187 Email: syam036@gmail.com

Project Engineer (Electrical) 6 years experience in OHL distribution & primary substations, Arabic nationality driving license. NOC available. Contact : 99410588 / 99007049

Civil Engineer seeking job in Oman with 2 yrs experience in Pakistan with a consultant firm. Interested in contractor &consultant both. Contact: 00968- 71152135 Email: omerraza102@gmail.com

Indian male, B.E Mechanical with 2 years experience as Maintenance Engineer in Cochin Refinery and 1 year experience in Chevrolet seeking job. Ph number: 97964862, Email:jossyabraham20@gmail.com

Moroccan female University Degree, 10 yrs exp in Media Marketing & sales, constructions in Oman/ Dubai with D/L & car.

Contact 98942289 ENGG. / TECH./MECH.

Contact -92405181

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. AutoCAD Civil Draughtsman with diploma in Civil Engineering, more than 8 yrs exp in Oman, valid D/L, NOC available. Contact: 96785348 / 93129804

Marketing & sales

Filipino Male Fire Inspector/Safety Officer/Instructor Experience in Oil/Gas Petrochemicals With NFPA, IOSH, NEBOSH Seeking for suitable placements.

Contact: 91274080, 98900346 Indian male, Mechanical Engineer having 1year experience, on visit visa looking for suitable job.

Contact: 97416564, Email:jovinmathias@gmail.com Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact – 90164912 Indian male Electrical Engineer, having 6 years gulf experience in designing, assembling, commissioning execution etc having valid GCC license too looking for a suitable.

Contact: 00968-98052942 Email: azamjeelani78@gmail.com Civil Engineer (B.Tech), Indian male 24 years with 1+years Indian experience,(Certified in Staad Pro/ Quantity Survey/ Auto Cad).

Looking for a Suitable position.

Available In Sultanate of Oman (Muscat) on Visit Visa.

Contact: 92157694. E-mail: mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com Civil Engineer 8 years experience BOQ estimating, building good knowledge computer AutoCAD also.

STP plant experience 3 years Quantity surveyor. Contact: 94932724 Civil Engineer, B.Tech, Indian male with one year of Oman experience seeking suitable position. NOC available from current employer.

Contact: 91702450 Email: tijoct2015@hotmail.com 18 years experienced Indian Civil Engg. residential, commercial, high rise industrial buildings) with transferable visa. Contact: 92855910 Email: jk2_anu@yahoo.co.in Indian male 44 yrs, 21 yrs experience Mechanical Engineer proficient in Admin, Sales, marketing very good written oral communication. Contact: 96746735 Indian male 8 years experience in electrical field with managerial, office, site supervision, fault debugging and exposure to electrical devices now in visiting visa.

Contact: 90181566 Email: jittoandrewsnesto@gmail.com Civil Engineer roads / highways 07 years Oman experience in well reputed companies, available with N.O.C from sponsor valid GCC Oman driving license light.

Contact: 95994968 / 94111957.

34 years, Pakistani with qualification of B.Tech pass Civil Engineering searching for job, total experience 13 years with 8 years in Oman, NOC available valid driving license. Contact : 96136220 Indian male, B.E Mechanical with 2 years experience as Maintenance Engineer in Cochin Refinery and 1 year experience in Chevrolet seeking job. Contact : 97964862, Email :jossyabraham20@gmail.com Civil Engineer Project Manager 14 years exp, 11 yrs in Oman PMP FDC Contract Management experience independently handling Civil works familiar with Oman regulating looking for senior level position, local release available.

Contact: 98826815 Civil Engineer (Indian male) 5 years experience in Oman with valid Omani driving license & NOC looking for suitable opportunity.

Contact: 93101283 Sudanese Civil Structure Engineer with 4 years experience looking for suitable job with D/L.NOC available. Contact: 97906770 Pakistani male 30, Diploma in Civil 12+ years exp 9 years in KSA looking job for Surveyor have visa with NOC driving license.

Contact: 97255028 Email: leo_khurais@yahoo.com

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Pakistani male Diploma Civil Engineer 4yrs exp in Oman bulling & mega projects, valid license Oman. Contact: 98921022 B.E Mech Engineer, Indian male, having 2 yrs experience in Mechanical Engg seeks suitable position. Contact: 98827544 Email: sibi.a.b.varghese@gmail.com Mechanical/ Piping Engineer (B.Tech.) on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact 94703350 mail: nadeembcoolboy@gmail.com Indian male 27 years civil Engg (Project Coordinator) 6 years experience in Oman looking for suitable position NOC release available. Contact: 95071223 Mechanical Engineer (B.Tech) on visit visa looking for suitable job, has certificate of rewit MEP. Contact: 97923238 Email: vvikhil4@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer, Indian, Male, 30yrs. Experienced in Steam turbines and Thermal Power house seek employment.

Contact - +91 8130553668 or mohamedshah7@gmail.com Sr. Electrical Engineer with17+ yrs of exceptional exp in spear heading strategic planning and project management initiatives & executing various high rise residential & commercial building as well as roads and highway project with proficiency in installation, seeking a challenging position in a dynamic organization. Contact 96570891 Graduate Civil Engineer 20 yrs GCC experience with Omani D/L, seeking job NOC available.

Contact: 98621645 Email: imtiazcv@gmail.com Civil Engineer, young Indian having almost 2 years experience looking for a challenging position seeks suitable position in Oman/ GCC. Please contact 92718490, Email ID: uvais.pk82@gmail.com Indian male 24 ,B.E ( E.C.E ) graduate with 3 years of experience in the fields of BMS and Low current systems and has good knowledge about Electronic Security Systems, currently working in Oman, NOC Available. Contact: 94737033/ mohdmuhafez45@gmail.com Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784

EDUCATION/TRAINING Indian female MSC. Chemistry B.ED, SET, PGDCA, 3 years experience in teaching looking for suitable placement. Contact: 90865638 Email: binigneeh@gmail.com Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact 99739415 / 92091528 Indian female 24. Masters in Computer science engineering, seeking job in colleges, schools and institutes. Having in good skill in teaching and advanced technologies. Contact : 93356858 Email id : annielino11@gmail.com Indian female 27 TGT in Computer Science having 2 years experience in CBSE school seeking for suitable teaching opportunity in schools or colleges. Contact: 96410225 / 99105854 Email: anitha.mathew.anna@gmail.com Mathematics Lecturer , Indian Female, M Sc Mathematics from a Prestigious University, B.Ed qualified, distinction holder with 6 yrs teaching experience in colleges.

Contact : 91360147.

HOSPITALITY Indian male, 24 yrs (Diploma in Hotel Management) 2 years experience in Hospitality industry (Front office Management) looking for suitable placement on visiting visa. Contact: 97937504 Email: febinpalathingal01@gmail.com Indian male 31yrs old with hotel management degree, 03 yrs experience in F&B services at 5 star hotel Dubai, 05 yrs in American 06 star cruiseliner has butler. Has Oman driving license. Contact 99859150.

Indian male BA & LLB IATA cargo having 10 years experience as lawyer in Indian, currently on visit visa seeking placement. #99068790 Email: meltoma@gmail.com

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IT Support Engineer, Exp 3 years in Oman 2 years in India.

Contact 94672759

Store keeping field more than 10 years exp in GCC looking for suitable job. Contact: 90198237 Email: omarshar79@gmail.com

Female GP 8 yrs experience in Oman needs suitable placement in Muscat area with NOC available.

Contact: 96047987

Indian Male, 25 years old, born and brought up in Oman B.COM(Finance),MBA(Marketing) with Valid Omani Driving License seeking suitable placement.

Contact 94170219/99621400 Email:mahimmatha2016@gmail.com

Oracle DBA/ EBS developer, 9+ years experience in IT, Banking, financial, supply chain domain, currently in Muscat, NOC available.

Contact: 96494216 Indian male B. Tech IT having 4years experience in Project Management, web designing& Development. Now in Oman on visit visa. Contact 93528971, abhishekv97@gmail.com 5 years experience as IT Administrator at Bangalore now available in Oman. Contact: 98406241 / 99079014 Female, master in mass communication, B.ed, experience in media channel and teaching.

Contact : 92005509 Indian male, 27 years, bachelor in IT, having experience in PHP DEV, networking, IT support, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 98825722 Email: ajaybin.joy@gmail.com IT Support Engineer, exp 4 yrs in Dubai & 1 yr in India.

Contact: 94832244 Over 9 years experienced (7 years in Oman) IT support professional looking suitable opportunities (NOC available). Contact: 97689128 Email: dd_mcp@hotmail.com Omani 27 m, IT Support Engineer seeks placement 7 yrs excellent exp, networking hardware, software. Contact: 95356166 IT Engineer Graduated from Bangalore reputed university 1.5 yrs of of experience in software skilled in Php html CSS Jquery on visit visa. Contact: 91213391 CFA level 1 cleared (pursuing level 2) MBA operations research, female, 5 yrs experience as Analyst, have a valid Oman driving license, looking for related openings.

Contact 95818892 Indian Male, MCA Graduate, 15 yrs exp in ERP, CSM Certified, seeking suitable role.NOC Available.

Contact : GSM : 90189284 Email: meetlibran@gmail.com Indian female M.Sc Computer Science seeking suitable placement in Muscat area. Contact 98660672 Female, master in mass communication, B.Ed, experience in media channel and teaching PH : 99362024 Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com

LOGISTICS Indian Keralite male, 27 yrs, B.Com Tally logistics Management passed 3 years experience in Oman presently working in Muscat Municipality looking for suitable placement valid Oman driving license have release available.

Contact: 93826450 / 99656398 Email: renjith78078@gmail.com Indian male, MBA logistics, 1 year experience in India, in Muscat on visit visa looking for a suitable job.

Contact: 99489439 Email: christyjoy92@gmail.com

Indian male, 29 yrs, Diploma in Polymer Technology & Fire Safety,7 yrs of experience in Polymer Production Supervisor (Plastic & Rubber Industry).Seeking suitable placement. Contact : 9818 8418 Indian Kerela, 27 yrs with 4 yrs experience in Oman valid D/L looking suitable job have visa. #98626682 Indian male 29, 6 years exp at East Africa, seeking for store keeper or related job. Contact: 99695002 Indian male, 21 yrs seeking suitable placement urgently.

Contact: 96281754 / 94191684 Crane operator need job.

Contact: 90604607 9 year experienced industrial painter and sand blaster with Oman driving licence. NOC available.

Seeks suitable placement. Contact ZakeerHussain 96681934.

Indian male, 28, post graduate, 6+ yrs exp in Oman in sales (back office) & credit control with valid Oman D/L looking for suitable placements. NOC available.

Contact: 92066 523 B.Com,IICL Certified Container Inspector(No.150850),Visit Visa, Six months experience, need placement. Phone 90880935,99023279, Email solexyesudas@gmail.com.

Indian male 40 years BSc degree, 16 yrs experience, 6 yrs in GCC in store keeping & material coordinating seeking suitable placement. Contact: 98966849 Sudanese male bachelor geology and mining with 3 years experience in MUD logging and training in soil investigation. Contact 92956848 BS in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 years(Power Plants).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com 21, Indian female B.com graduate on family visa looking for immediate and suitable placement. Holds valid Omani Driver’s license.

Contact: 97208869 Filipino Graphic Designer / I.T. looking for a suitable job with 10 years experience. Very good in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Photography, Knowledge in CCTV & Access Controls.

Call 79042628.

MEDICAL Veterinary Doctor: Indian Female looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 96906534 /99014885, Email: monishmajeed@gmail.com Medical codes: CPC, ICD, 10 certified M.Sc biotechnology, holding 4+ years of experience seeking suitable or related job currently in Muscat, 28 years.

Contact: 94720323 Indian female Assistant Pharmacist working in Oman seeking suitable placement. Contact no.

97498809, 99769743 Email-ishitasimon12@gmail.com

SALES / MARKETING

Filipino male Medical / Sales representative with 3 yrs experience is looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: 92610394

Sales professional (Graduate) additional qualification CCNA & MCSE having more 10 years experience in handling IT hardware, Networking & security products (project based) and experience in Education and training Industry in Oman, seeking employment in relevant IT companies. Contact: 99353209

Indian Origin, Portuguese Nationality male MBA (Marketing) excellent English vast multi-tasking experience 29+ years in Admin HR/PR Logistics sales facility management with Oman driving license seeks suitable placement.

Contact 94034168 Email: sheriagnes@gmail.com

Dr.Ayman Abduljalil Ali, E.N.T Specialist (Otolaryngologist), Yemeni-male, looking for job.

Mobile: 00201096542706, Email: aymanjalilorl@gmail.com

NOC available Indian male, 30 yrs, MBA (marketing), BE, (ECE), 7 yrs exp in Oman in sales, projects & marketing seeks suitable placement, valid Oman D/L. Contact: 98518776

Indian male 26 yrs, Graduate, 3 years experience with Air India seeking suitable opportunity with reputed firms. Contact: 98847095

Indian female Nurse 9 yrs experience / Gulf experience prometric 70% & dataflow completed looking for suitable job in Muscat.

Contact: 96739298

MBA (UK), raised in Oman & with 2 yrs work experience holding valid Oman driving license, seeks job in sales / business development. Contact: 99513132

MANAGER / SUPERVISOR

India PG diploma in Business Administration, 24 year experiences (22 years in Oman) in diverse field handling office independently administration, Sales and Marketing, highly motivated, hard working skillful and willing to work in challenging environments seeks suitable placement. Having valid Omani driving license. Contact 99120500

Young Male Graduate Over 15 Years experience Gulf Oman-4 in HR & Admin., Senior Level looking suitable placement 90622264 Male FMCG retail store and ware house Manager, 4 years experience in South Africa , experienced language trainer with MA English, B.Ed on visit visa . Contact: 93531726 Operations Manager 15 years experience in banking & currently exchange looking for a suitable position. Contact: S .S. Hussain 92874739 / 95884239 Email: syshhu14@gmail.com Manager - Business Development, Advertising and Marketing, Facility Management, Operations, Client Sericing, Brand Building.

Contact +968 93031168 Indian male MBA 14 yrs experience in business development seeking managerial roles driving license, NOC available. Contact: 93956234

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE India PG diploma in Business Administration, 24 year experiences (22 years in Oman) in diverse field handling office administration independently, Sales and Marketing, highly motivated, hard working skillful and willing to work in challenging environments seeks suitable placement. Having valid Omani driving license. Contact 99120500 Indian male, Executive Secretary with 17 years experience seeking suitable position, release available. Contact: 94142594 Secretarial & Office: Indian(F), MBA in Finance, 2 years experience as Associate in Branch Operations (Record Keeping, Desk job)on family visa. Ph: 93186865 ; email: ddthoppil@gmail.com Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment.

Contact 95244761 Looking for part time job Secretarial / Data Entry / Documentation available every day after 5:00 pm Friday / Saturday full day area preferred Ruwi/ CBD/ MBD / Al Khuwair. Contact: 90414827

SALES / MARKETING Indian Male, MBA marketing 5 yrs exp. in sales & 4 yrs in FMCG sector, looking for best opportunity.

NOC available. Conatct 96001877 Indian male 28 yrs, Sales Engineer 3 years experience in Oman looking for suitable placement.

NOC available. Contact: 93938727

Looking for Salesman or driving job in Muscat or Salalah area.

Contact: 98420078 Indian female 29 years Post Graduate with computer Knowledge 2 years of Oman experience in coordinator & 5 years of experience in customer service, client relation officer with excellent communication skill seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 95337665 Client Relations and Sales Professional with 8 years in the Business Process Outsourcing industry, looking for suitable opportunity in Muscat.

Contact +96879050752 Indian male 26, MBA in Marketing, 4 years experience in sales and marketing with valid GCC D/L Now in visiting visa looking for challenging opportunities.

Contact: 98666324 Email: ajithvjames@gmail.com Indian male with 6 years experience in sales in oman. NOC available, looking for suitable placement.

Contact 95364128 Resident in Oman 18 years, 10 years experience in setup marketing plans and strategies, sales, import & logistics, procurement, Omani government tenders, organizing projects & events, import fireworks for festivals, NOC available, have car. Contact 94123939.

Email: 002015r@gmail.com 15+ Experienced in Sales & Marketing, Modular Kitchen & Furniture with NOC & Valid License @ 96239126 10+ Years Exp , 8 years In UAE , in Logistics ,Warehouse & Inventory looking for Job. Contact Number -00968 98096086 Indian Male, 26 M.Com with 4 yrs of Experience in Accounting & Administration in a Financial Company in India, seeks suitable job, Currently in India. +918907212253 Akhil:-93626288, Email: Sumeshpsmkr1989@gmail.com Indian male Graduate with 18 years of Marketing experience presently in Oman on family visit visa, looking for best opportunity.

Contact: 96168687 Email: dhibupaul@gmail.com Indian male 26 years of experience of sales & marketing in surgical and laboratory equipments.

Looking for good replacement.

Contact – 92015894 /95774854 Indian male age 24, B.Com. having 2 year experience and currently in visit visa. Looking for suitable placement in Sales, Marketing & finance. Contact: 90766307 Email: shhaazz.007@gmail.com Indian male 1 yr exp in sales automotive (TBL) looking for best opportunity , NOC available.

Contact# 97793879 Email: shyampkn@gmail.com Oil & gas experienced Indian lady with 6 years in sales & marketing to PDO and having valid Omani driving license. Contact 96143430 / 99875919 Indian male 37 years MBA graduate in marketing with 9yrs of experience in UAE in field of brand promotions & marketing with UAE D/L on a visit seeking suitable position. Conatct 95792820

BBA Bachelor of business administration exp in custom clearance procedure, also done international logistics management & Nimb National Institute business management (US) certification all documentation work related logistics. contact – 91949050 / akram.chaush001@gmail.com

SKILLED LABOUR Indian male, 29 yrs, working as forklift operator in Oman, 3 yrs experience in Dubai and 4 yrs experience in Oman. Noc/ release available, having forklift operator license, looking for suitable placement. Contact 97833280

TOURS & TRAVELS Polish Nationality, with big experience in travel and tourism management, fluent in Polish, German, English, fully proficient in computer, looking for job.

Contact 90795500 or 96149719

MISCELLANEOUS Indian Female Nurse with MOH License, looking for suitable placement in Muscat.

Contact: 95537685.

Pakistani experienced driver available, fluent in English Oman experience. Contact 92415746 Indian Male 23 yrs B.E Mechanical with 02 years experience, Currently on visit seeking for suitable job. Contact : 79063064, Email id : sayedwasif@gmail.com Bangladeshi male, University M.Com, working as an Administrator cum Accountant in Oman since last year; Tally ERP9, searching better job. Phone:94864966, email: sunrisetoiqbal@gmail.com Indian Male 22 years B.com graduate well versed English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam, Holding a valid Oman driving License searching for a suitable placement.

Contact : 96799287 B.Com, 2 yrs experience in Oman, Indian Male, 25 yrs with Driving License. Handling day today accounts activities upto finalization.

Proficient in Tally. Looking for suitable placement. Ph. 91470665 Bangladeshi Male, University M.Com, Working as an Administrator cum Accountant in Oman since last year; Tally ERP9, searching better job. Phone: 94864966, email: sunrisetoiqbal@gmail.com Indian male, MBA Finance & Marketing 28 yrs,6+ Exp, with oman D/L & NOC, Hospital, Pharma, Herbal, FMCG, F&B Marketing , construction A/c & sales , Contact 93379044 Bangladeshi Male, University M.Com, Working as an Administrator cum Accountant in Oman since last year; Tally ERP9, searching better job. Phone: 94864966, email: sunrisetoiqbal@gmail.com Indian Male, 24 years, B.com, MBA (Finance) with overall 3 years experience in accounts/finance field.

On Visit Visa.Contact:90115058/ safwanmeadows@gmail.com Indian Male 6 years’ experience in Sea and Air Logistics of import and export documentation and clearance with valid “G” card.

Looking for suitable openings in shipping and Logistics.

Contact:- 91330415 / 99864348 Indian female, M.Sc. B.Ed SCIENCE TEACHER, IELTS Qualified, having 2yrs experience seeking suitable placement.

Contact 90670400, 93694636 Indian male Accountant. Completed MBA with 1 year experience, good working knowledge in Tally & Excel searching for suitable job. Email : jovin8910@gmail. com, Contact : 919715874548 , 918015907437

MISCELLANEOUS Indian Female, B.Com with 9 years experience currently working in an hospital visa seeks suitable placement preferably in Accounts or Admin in and around Al Khuwair. Contact 93675079.

28,male, ACCA finalist, BSc Honors, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email id-abdullah.nooralam@gmail.com Indian male B-Com Graduate, 1.5 Year exp. in various office works, Valid Oman driving license, looking for any suitable post.

Contact: 95322175 / 91987965 Indian male network cabling technician (19-years gulf experience) seeking for suitable placement.

Contact: 0091-8089909265 (India), Email: mohithavp@gmail.com Indian male 29 years MBA, B.Com having 8 years experience in Gulf and India as a HR and Admin looking for suitable placement.

Contact : 97914340.

Email: kvraj30@gmail.com BE in Mechanical Engineering (fresher) and diploma in HVAC designing and drafting, looking for a job in the field of mechanical and HVAC. Email: abdulquddusruknuddin@gmail. com +968 90834846 Highly Qualified male wanted decent driving job.

Contact: 91243132 Indian male 28, Heavy Driver having one & half year experience with release letter looking for a suitable placement.

Contact : 91242867 SHAIKH FAHAD, Indian, B.Com, gold jewellery & other sector work experience 3 years India and Oman as a Sales cum Cashier & management of the shops.

Contact 0096898718428 Indian male 33 yrs, MBA-HR with 10.8 yrs. exp. in Recruitment, Training, PMS, OD, Sites-HR and Omani nationals development, seeking a job, NOC available.

Contact saiprasad_18@yahoo.com 94179499 Pakistani male looking for part time cleaning work.

Contact 96710189 Indian female 10 years exp as cook in Oman . south Indian & Gujarati special .looking for job.

Contact 95795971 Indian male auto cad draughtsman (Civil) 8 years experience seeking for part time job.

Contact : 00968 99070584, E mail: remluvp@gmail.com PROCUREMENT OFFICER, Indian-Male 34yrs,M.Com with 14 yrs work Exp.( 8 yrs in Oman ) working in Construction Co LLC( for ROAD,CIVIL,ELECTRO-MECHANICAL & Others Projects ) and having valid LT D/L, NOC/Local release available & ready to join within a week-M:+919440810180 Email: nagauae@gmail.com Indian/male (26)/ MBA/2 years experience in procurement, coordination and distribution management, with valid Oman license available for immediate joining. Contact: 92536194, email:suhailbs@gmail.com Post graduate in power systems (transmission &distribution) electrical engineer, experience in substation, MV, LV systems. power and oil & gas projects, having valid oman driving license, presently working in Muscat- NOC available.

Contact : 94669679 mail: prsabarish@gmail.com Indian Female Nurse with MOH Licence. Looking for suitable placement in Muscat.

Contact :95537685.

Safety officer : 3+years of experience in construction and industrial safety, B.E (Electrical and electronics engineering), nebosh, IOSH, DHSE, first aid. Contact : +97474018995, email:midhunmich@gmail.com 28,male,ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email id-abdullah.nooralam@gmail.com

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SITUATION WANTED SIT.WANTED Indian male 21 bachelor’s of commerce (B.Com) looking for salesmen or any new field job in oman thanks.Young honest and hardworking guy right now on family visit visa. Contact: 94562777 Email: hammadakrami61@gmail. com Indian Male, 37 Yrs Age, M.com looking for Job any reputed organization. Having more than 9 years in Muscat in the area of HR & Admin seeks suitable position. Contact : 95218424 / 9610 6604.” N O C shall be provided by Current Co. Indian Male,7 years of experience in sales and Distribution, holding Oman driving License, presently in Oman looking for a suitable placement. Contact 97409636 28,male, ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email id-abdullah.nooralam@gmail.com Indian Male , MBA Finance & Marketing 28 yrs,6+ Exp, with oman D/L & NOC, Hospital, Pharma Herbal, FMCG, F&B Marketing, construction A/c & sales , 93379044 Indian male 33 having 4 year experience in oman. Have valid driving license, looking for job in any field.Contact: 98477536, Email: Irbqzahmed83@gmail.com B.Tech Mechanical indian with 2 years experience in Pipelines and HVAC projects currently available in Oman with visa. Looking for suitable placements. # 79062695, E-mail:aneespk37@gmail.com

Indian female, B.Com, with 9 years experience currently working on hospital visa seeks suitable placement preferably in Accounts or Admin in and around Al Khuwair.

Contact 93675079.

Lady Secretary 10 years’ experience in Oman leading companies worked with sales and management team, seek immediate employment. Call: 93095425 or 24791145 25 years Indian male with 3 years experience in Oman, seeking job in admin accounts. release available.

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SITUATION WANTSIT.WANTED Indian Male 29 years MBA, B.Com having 8 years experience in Gulf and India as a HR and Admin looking for suitable placement.

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Indian female having B.Tech degree in biotech. Having computer skill & having experience in marketing administration seeking suitable job in any field. # 91287047

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