Times of Oman - November 3, 2016

THURSDAY November 3, 2016 3 Safar 1438 AH

FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

At the Closing Session of the 10th Summit of the Co-operation Council of the Arab Gulf States in Muscat, 1989

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ Our consultations have also demonstrated our joint interest in sincerely contributing to the strengthening of the ties of Arab and Islamic solidarity, and in deepening the spirit of understanding and co-operation at all international levels, in the service of peace, security and stability.

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OFFICIAL TOUR

DOMINICA

Prince Charles and Camilla set for visit to Sultanate REJIMON K CHIEF REPORTER

As part of their visit to Muscat, their Royal Highnesses will visit the new National Museum, where they will receive a ceremonial welcome and meet communities from different regions of Oman showing traditional clothing and crafts.

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will undertake more than 50 engagements in seven days during their official visits to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain from November 5 to 11, the Royals’ website said.

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will begin their tour of Oman on November 5.

Key events Key events during the Prince of Wales’s programme will include a visit to a wildlife reserve where His Royal Highness will hear more about the conservation pro-

gramme in the wadi (valley) and on the coastal plain, focussing on endangered species.

Young leaders The Prince will also attend an event for young leaders in Oman, including one for the John Smith Fellows, Outward Bound graduates, young people from The Prince’s Trust International, members of the Anglo-Omani Society Next Generation Group, and the British Council Next Generation initiative. >A6

PINKY KNEW HER KILLER Accused man was a co-worker

His Majesty sends cable of congratulations MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of congratulations to President Charles Angelo Savarin of the Commonwealth of Dominica on the occasion of his country’s Independence Anniversary.

In his cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes to President Savarin and the friendly people of Dominica. -ONA CABLE

HM sends congratulations to Panama MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of congratulations to President Juan Carlos Varela of the Republic of Panama on the occasion of his country’s National Day. In his cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes to President Varela and his country’s friendly people. -ONA TOP THREE INSIDE STORIES

Family thank Royal Oman Police as suspect confesses to murder confes STAFF RE R REPORTERS

MUSCAT Murdered hotel waitress MUSCAT: Pinky Pamittan’s Pam alleged killer was a colleague who wh confessed to murdering her after claiming claim they had a row over money, police have hav said.

The Asian As national, who worked with Pinky in the t Qurum hotel where she was a supervisor, supervi confessed to the murder yesterday yesterday, a Royal Oman Police (ROP) spokesma spokesman said.

Pinky went w missing last week and staff at the hotel where she worked alerted police after she ffailed to turn up last Thursday.

On Frid Friday, officers found Pinky’s body dumped iin a wadi behind Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.

Mo They q quickly detained a number of co-workers, all Asian nationals, and co-work yesterday announced that one Asian yester man they had earlier detained had confessed to her murder. conf A police spokesman said the accused, in his confession to police, cu claimed that Pinky owed him cl money. The spokesman added: m

“She asked him for a loan. She created an enemy and he took revenge this way.

“She knows him. She trusted him.

They worked together and she asked him for a loan. That is, according to his confession. He may be lying.” The spokesman said they were awaiting official autopsy reports to determine how she died.

Pinky’s mum said she had been told that the accused were co-workers of her daughter’s. She is due to fly in to Oman in the next few days to speak to police about her daughter’s death. She said: “Yes, in jail, co-worker, her staff…”

Meanwhile, Robenson Cerezo, father of Pinky’s three-year-old son, said that he hopes police are sure that only one person was involved in Pinky’s death, and said the family hoped for a detailed investigation.

The wait He added: “We don’t have any idea when her body will come, we are waiting for that and expecting that it may arrive soon.”

Meanwhile, Ernesto Bautista Jr, Pinky’s cousin, added: “We thank Oman police.

Culprits should not be let go unpunished.

Currently, we are looking forward to the result of the investigation. And moreover, we are waiting for her body.”

A spokeswoman for the hotel chain where Pinky worked said: “On behalf of the group, we would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the family of the victim. We are deeply saddened by these events and we will work with the hotel to support the police investigation.”

CELESTIAL PHENOMENON

WORLD

Two police officers shot dead in US

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Two police officers were shot dead on Wednesday in what authorities called separate and unprovoked attacks and a 46-yearold suspect was captured hours later, Iowa police said.>A12

MARKET

CMA suspends trading of three listed firms

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Oman’s market watchdog Capital Market Authority on Wednesday suspended share trading of three listed companies on the Muscat Securities Market for not disclosing financial results within the stipulated time. >B1

SPORTS

NBO Golf Classic Final opens at Almouj

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The prestigious NBO Golf Classic Grand Final was opened by Ahmed bin Nasser bin Hamed Al Mahrizi, Minister of Tourism on Wednesday. >C1

A WHALE OF A FIND

Get ready for November 14 ‘extra-super moon’ Omani fishermen REJIMON K CHIEF REPORTER

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Start preparing for November 14, when the moon will be at its closest to earth since 1948.

If you miss it, then your next similar chance will come on November 25, 2034.

According to the Unites States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the moon will appear up to 14 per cent

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bigger and 30 per cent brighter than an average full moon during the event on November 14.

However it’s not always easy to tell the difference. A 30 per cent difference in brightness can easily be masked by clouds or the competing glare of urban lights.

“On November 14, it becomes full... arguably making it an extra-super moon,” NASA said.

The Moon will be 356,509 kilometres closer to that day.

According to EarthSky.org, the moon will turn precisely full

on November 14, 2016 at 13:52 UTC (Oman local time 7pm).

“This full moon instance will happen in the morning hours before sunrise in western North America and the Pacific islands (to the east of the International Date Line). But no matter.

The moon will look plenty full and bright all night long on both nights–November 13 and 14– as it rises in the east around sunset, climbs highest up around midnight, and then sets in the west,” EarthSky.org added.

net a fortune at sea HASAN SHABAN AL LAWATI

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MUSCAT: Fisherman Khalid Al Sinani has spent his entire adult life on the seas around Oman, hoping every new day would be the day he lands his dream catch.

Last week, his boat finally came in. Khalid’s life is about to take a dramatic turn for the better after he found ambergris, a rare and sought after wax-like substance, during a routine fishing trip in Qurayat.

Ambergris is a very costly wax that originates as a secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale.

It can be found floating in tropical seas and is used in manufacture of perfume.

One kilo can sell for OMR13,000.

Khalid hauled in 80kgs.

After 20 years of hand-to-mouth life as a fisherman, Al Sinani’s childhood dream of winning the sea lottery had come true on the morning of October 30 when he, along with two of his friends, saw a mass of ambergris floating on the sea, releasing a nasty smell.

“We used a rope to collect it and carry it inside the boat,” Al

Sinani said.

“I was told earlier that ambergris has an icky smell, but after a couple of days it imparts a pleasant scent,” he explained. “We rushed back to the beach with joy and happiness.”

After keeping his valuable harvest in a box, he called some experts to identify the material. >A6

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FIRST TIME IN OMAN

The Cave to host Akcent performance on Friday

L O C AT E D AT T H E F O R M E R O M A N D I V E C E N T R E

Muscat Hills Resort to open on November 16 Times News Service MUSCAT: Muscat Hills Resort will be opened to the public on Wednesday, November 16, a spokesperson said.

The resort, located at the former Oman Dive Centre, is all set to provide wholesome entertainment to the people.

Adrian Sina

Staff Reporter MUSCAT: DJ, producer and live performer Adrian Sina, one of the most popular international artists of today, will perform live for the first time in Oman with his band ‘Akcent,’ at The Cave Restaurant Complex on November 4. With songs like, Thats My Name, Stay with Me, Love stoned, How Deep is your Love, French Kiss, and King of Disco, the eight member band is all set to mesmerise Muscat.

Sina told the Times of Oman, “I am really excited to come to Oman, it’s my first time and I am looking forward to this live performance in the cave gardens. I am told it is a very scenic location in the country, and I have heard such amazing things about Oman, which is why I can’t wait for the 4th of November. See you all then.”

This much awaited concert is being organised by the Spirals Group, along with the Rumba Lattina restaurant at Cave and Fasi Productions. “For the first time in Muscat, fans would be able to witness the most spectacular live concert of 2016 on November 4, from 9pm onwards at the very new outdoor venue of Oman, the Cave Garden.” said Danish Khan, Events Director at Spirals Group.

New concept “The restaurant terrace, beach bar and swimming pools have been completely reconstructed and we have a new beach club, new concept in Oman,” a Facebook post by the management of

Muscat Hills Resort stated.

The venue will also host weddings, receptions and corporate meetings after it opens for all.

Popular spot The dive centre has long been a popular spot for tourists and Muscat residents.

Earlier, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Muscat Hills Group, His Highness Sayyid Al Rawy Qais Al Said, had said: “We are actually trying to develop the Muscat Hills Resort as a tourism and hospitality spot offering various activities in one location.”

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I think such initiatives are very important, and His Majesty the Sultan is a true leader, so this is an opportunity for us to show our gratitude to him and it’s a chance for the students to learn about his visionary leadership C Jayawardena, Deputy Principal of the Sri Lankan School Muscat

Buy local food for a much more secure future Aaccording to Mustafa Al Riyami, coordination and follow-up specialist at the Public Authority for Stores and Food Reserves, 59.7 per cent of the country’s basic foodstuff is imported

HASAN SHABAN AL LAWATI

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MUSCAT: Consumers in Oman should start adding more locally produced crops to their diet to increase the level of food security in the Sultanate.

Up to half of Oman’s population is dependent on the agriculture and fisheries industries, with a third of the economically active population directly employed in agriculture, according to Dr. Nadiya Al Saady, the Oman Animal and Plant Genetic Resources Centre’s (OAPGRC’s) executive director.

Healthier food “Many Omanis like the idea of buying local food and that means fresher and healthier food, stronger local economies, direct contact with food producers and in some cases—but not always—lower carbon emission,” she said.

“By buying local, we are also encouraging Omani farmers to continue growing indigenous crops and conserve the diversity of plants in Oman. It is a win-win for everyone,” she explained.

“It is important to bring people closer to our local crops as we need to reduce our imports, which can be a burden to the economy,” Anand Venkataraman, the project manager an aquaponics-based organic farm in Oman.

Second best Arab state Oman is the second best Arab state in terms of food security after Qatar, as it is currently ranked 26th internationally in the Global Food Security Index 2016 (GFSI) among 113 countries. The Sultanate scored 73.6 out of 100, jumping 0.9 points from last year.

However, 59.7 per cent of the country’s basic foodstuff is imported, according to Mustafa Al Riyami, coordination and followup specialist at the Public Authority for Stores and Food Reserves.

The basic foodstuffs are rice, sugar, lentils, tea, milk, cooking oil and wheat.

“This is a relatively good rate, given Oman’s harsh climate and limited fertile land,” he said.

Echoing Al Saady, Al Riyami encouraged Omanis to “think locally

and purchase locally.”

This was also discussed during the second session of Science Café, which took place on October 26.

The OAPGRC Science Café is a forum for the discussion of important and interesting scientific issues. The country can be more food secure if locals and expatriates changed their consumption habits and started eating more local products.

“When talking about agriculture and food, it is important we consider Oman’s demographics, we are a young country,” Al Saady explained, adding that millennials are more willing to pay for fresh and healthy food, and are willing to go to great lengths to find it.

Animal welfare “Organic, free range, cruelty-free, locally grown, grass-fed, hormonefree—the millennials’ sensitivity to animal welfare, interest in locally grown produce, the environment, climate change and preference for all things natural also define this generation,” she added.

“Unlike previous generations, millennials now have the capability to use food as a method of personal storytelling and self-expression. A range of social media platforms allow them to instantly snap pictures of their savoury plates, follow their favourite food blogs, and check in at the trendiest, newest restaurants.”

Al Saady further said she believes this shift, in young Omanis, could change the marketplace forever as the power has moved from large mass-market companies and brands to the small guy selling locally produced food at the corner shop or online.

“Millennials are reshaping what we eat, how we eat, where we eat and how we grow our food.”

TRIBUTE

‘I Love the Sultan’ campaign reaches Sri Lankan school 44,556 register on Wednesday for campaign

To include their names in His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s portrait for the 46th National day, 44,556 people registered yesterday. On Facebook, 84,000 people viewed it while the website recorded 3,200 page views.

DEEBA HASAN

deeba@timesofoman MUSCAT: As school visits for the ‘I Love the Sultan’ campaign draw to a close, there is a buzz among the schools in the country about the nationwide initiative.

With a whopping 50,000 registrations, the campaign is flying and students in all schools are very excited about the initiative, with registrations rising by the minute.

Excited children Muscat Media Group’s most recent school visit, to the Sri Lankan School Muscat, proved to be very successful, where excited children gave the team a warm welcome. At the beginning, two students from the school read out interesting facts about His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, highlighting his efforts as a peacemaker and a generous leader.

Addressing the gathering of hundreds of students, Richard Pakenham, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at the Muscat Media Group said, “You all know that National Day of Oman is a huge

event in the country, and we at Muscat Media Groups decided to celebrate the 46th National Day in an exciting way.

“For National Day, which is a couple of weeks away, we are using all of our media channels, our newspapers, websites, mobile channels, and applications, to invite everybody in the country to register their names, which will then be included in a beautiful portrait of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

Extra special “We are doing something extra special for the schools. For the class in any of the schools that manages to generate the highest number of names, will be rewarded by coming together at a beautiful restaurant in Muscat for a big party with the classmates, parents and teachers.

READING BY EXAMPLE

Indian expatriate Nair shows how to read newspapers

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Ramachandran Nair

MUSCAT: He is not your regular reader. To Indian expatriate Ramachandran Nair, reading newspapers is more than a hobby – it’s a way of life.

You can almost feel the history of journalism in Oman when you see his collection of more than 7,000 published letters, written by him, and securely preserved in his living room.

His love affair with newspapers started in his early school days, and he published his first article in a local magazine in India when he was in grade 8. A quality manager by profession, a journal-

ist by passion, the 49-year-old keeps thousands of clippings of his letters, neatly stacked in his apartment in Darsait. In his living room, Ramachandran proudly showed us copies of Times of Oman which were published in the 1990s, with a different design.

He shared his articles and thoughts about many newspapers in Oman and UAE since he arrived in the Sultanate in 1990.

Most of his pieces were published in the Times of Oman and Gulf News. While counting the exact number of his published content is near to impossible, Ra-

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machandran cherry-picked some of his articles and keeps them in albums, which were created and designed in India for about OMR60 per album.

Ramachandran said he is planning to launch an exhibition in his home town in India to display his collection of newspapers and articles, in a bid to encourage new generations to read and share their ideas in the digital era.

“A healthy reading habit is slowly shifting to a different angle because of the digital invasion, so reading perceptions of people, in general, have changed a lot,” he said. While Ramachandran admits that digital media is overshadowing traditional forms of news distribution, he notes, “Although print reading will still remain, I believe there should be more focus made to its existence, by way of creatively delivering stories so people can have a sigh of relief in this busy work-life environment.”

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Non-machine readable passport holders told to get new ones Times News Service MUSCAT: Expats in Oman, who hold hand-written passports, may not be able to come back to the Sultanate after leaving the country, embassy officials have warned.

Rojina Tamrakar, Chargé d’Affaires of the Nepal Embassy in Muscat, said the Nepal government is not allowing anybody to

board international flights with hand written passports anymore.

“It has to be Machine Readable Passports (MRPs), which are globally acceptable,” she said.

A senior official at the Indian Embassy also confirmed that Indian citizens can’t board their flight from India with hand written passports.

The deadline set by the Interna-

tional Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for member countries to replace all handwritten passports with machine readable ones ended on November 24, 2015.

Become strict “After that we have issued the deadline several times, but now the government has become strict and is not allowing anyone to

‘THOUGHTS’

Abstract art exhibit to open on November 8 HASAN SHABAN AL LAWATI

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MUSCAT: Finnish abstract artist Matti Sirvio and Omani sculptor Essa Al Mufarji are opening their first joint exhibition entitled, “Thoughts.”

Located near the Muttrah Fort, Ghalya’s Museum of Modern Art will open its doors for art lovers in Oman to enjoy their renowned artworks on Tuesday evening, November 8. “Thinking is man’s greatest responsibility,” said 60-year-old Sirvio.

Featuring more than 30 abstract paintings and sculptures, the gallery will be launched under the patronage of Dr Suad Mohammer Al Lawati, deputy chairperson of the State Council. The paintings will be available for purchase at OMR400 onwards.

“Most people are afraid of the word abstract because they think it is not real. I believe it is real, but it is not bound to time and place,” Sirvio saidd.During the past few years Sirvio has held exhibitions in Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, England, Russia, Austria and Finland. This is his third time working with Ghalya’s Museum.

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travel to international countries with hand written passports,” the official said.

Social workers say some of their community members still hold handwritten passports, but their number is very small. “We cannot say exactly how many expatriates still hold handwritten passports but I assure you that there will be very few,” said a social worker.

Social workers said expatriates holding handwritten passports should approach their respective embassies as soon as possible to obtain the machine readable passports.

“Around three to four people approach every month with handwritten passports in our embassy and we change them immediately,” an embassy official said.

This also means that non-MRP passport holders will have two options in case of emergency travel; either wait for a couple of weeks for a new passport or go to their home country and change their passports to machine readable ones as soon as possible. “So those who do have not MRP passports could have their legal status jeopardised in Oman,” a social worker added.

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SQU graduation ceremony to be held on Sunday

MUSCAT: Honoured by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Salmi, Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs will patronise on Sunday over the graduation ceremony of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) 27th batch of bachelor degree students, the 21st batch of master degree and the 8th batch of PH Degree.

Break-up The SQU will celebrate the graduation of 519 students of the college of Arts and Social Sciences, including 442 graduates with bachelor degree, 71 graduates with master degree and 6 graduates with PH degree.

In all 349 students will graduate from the College of Economics and Political Sciences, including 316 graduates with bachelor degree, 33 with master degree. 476 students will graduate from the College of Education, including 339 graduates with bachelor degree and 137 graduates with master degree, while 159 students will graduate from the College of Law, including 139 with bachelor degree and 26 with master degree. All scientific and humanities colleges will celebrate graduation of 2,344 students with bachelor degree, 338 with master degree and 26 students with PH Degree. -ONA I N F O R M AT I O N

Power shutdown Times News Service MUSCAT: Power supplies will be shutdown till 2pm today in at Madinat Al Ilam, Al Khuwair area near Badr Al Samaa and Mabella South, Muscat Electricity Distribution Company has said. A notice uploaded on its website says that from 8am untill 2pm, the power will be shutdown in Madinat Al Ilam, Al Khuwair and Mabella South.

The agreement was signed by Darwish bin Ismaiel Al Balushi, Minister Responsible for Financial Affairs, and Hungary’s non-resident Ambassador to the Sultanate MILESTONE: The minister Responsible for Financial Affairs said that the agreement is the Sultanate’s 38th on the avoidance of double taxation. – ONA

MUSCAT: An agreement on avoiding double taxation and income-tax evasion was signed at the Ministry of Finance yesterday between the governments of the Sultanate and Hungary.

The agreement was signed by Darwish bin Ismaiel Al Balushi, Minister Responsible for Financial Affairs, and Hungary’s non-resident Ambassador to

the Sultanate.

Al Balushi said that the signing of the agreement aims at regularising taxes for Omani and Hungary for individuals and companies operating in either countries, providing the proper legal and legislative environment for enhancing economic, business and investment relations and increasing the volume

of bilateral trade.

The minister Responsible for Financial Affairs said that the agreement is the Sultanate’s 38th on the avoidance of double taxation. The Sultanate is seeking to sign the agreement with more countries as it is very important and will bring many benefits including enhancing the Sultanate’s competitiveness at

ENHANCING TRADE

No cholera in Oman: Ministry MUSCAT: A Cholera outbreak in some governorates in Yemen sparked an immediate reaction from the Ministry of Health (MoH), but fortunately there have been no cases recorded in the Sultanate.

A report issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the eastern Mediterranean region on October 30, 2016, revealed that 1,400 suspected cases of cholera have been reported in Yemen.

An official source at MoH said, “No cholera cases have been recorded in the Sultanate. The MoH is ready and prepared to respond to any imported cases of cholera.

The degree of readiness has been increased at health establishments by raising the alertness of the medical staff.”

A team from the Directorate General of Diseases Surveillance and Control visited the Dhofar Governorate to review the readiness of health services, including entry ports to deal with cholera, as well as having issued a circular by the ministry sent to other health institutions.

According to WHO, 172,000 of cholera infection cases were recorded globally in 2015, of which 1,300 people died.

MoH has called upon all citizens and residents to adhere to personal and public hygiene, especially hand hygiene, to protect themselves from various diseases and contamination.

PRINCE CHARLES

Oman, Iran hold trade talks MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry held a meeting at the building of the Directorate-General for Standards and Metrology yesterday with representatives of the Iranian manufacturers of cars and tyres.

The meeting was chaired by Eng. Sami bin Salim Al Sahib, Acting Director General of Standards and Metrology, in the presence

the different markets, he added.

Saud bin Nasser aL- Shakili, Secretary General of Taxation said that the agreement includes reducing the tax imposed on some activities and some private establishments, especially if the Sultanate is a promoter of the project, such as the projects at which the State General Reserve Fund takes part. -ONA

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of the Commercial Attaché at the Iranian Embassy and representatives of the Gulf Standardisation Organisation (GSO).

The meeting discussed ways of enhancing trade exchange between the Sultanate and Iran, in addition to overcoming the obstacles that prevent Iranian companies from exporting their products to the Sultanate.

Further, the meeting reviewed the special export procedures to the Sultanate in terms of the compliance of the Iranian companies to the GCC standards and specifications, as well as obtaining the certificate of conformity. The representatives of GSO reviewed the specific requirements to obtain certificates of conformity for cars and tyres. -ONA

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Their Royal Highnesses’ visit, which is at the request of the British Government, will promote the UK’s partnership in the region in key areas, such as religious tolerance, military cooperation, supporting women in leadership, creating youth opportunities, preserving cultural heritage and wildlife conservation.

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A1 Fishermen’s rich haul “After we made sure it was ambergris, we started cutting it in order to dry and sell it later,” Al Sinani stated.

Interested buyers contacted the fisherman and some businessmen from the United Arab Emirates have offered him OMR7,500 for a kilogramme, while another Saudi trader said he was ready to purchase each kilogramme for OMR13,500.

Al Sinani has collected about 80 kilogrammes of ambergris.

It is expected that more buyers will flock to Al Sinani’s house in the coming days and auction the price. As a result, the ordinary fisherman will get more than enough to feed his four children.

“I’ll wait to see how this sale will go and later I’ll think of changing my career and enter the real-es-

tate sector to live a better life,” he said. The three sailors are expected to share more than OMR1 million, if he gets the best price.

Sperm whales eject intestinal slurry called ambergris into the ocean, where the substance hardens as it bobs along. Eventually, it gets collected along shores.

The value of ambergris lies in its role in the fragrance industry.

High-end perfumes from houses, such as Chanel and Lanvin, take advantage of the ability of ambergris to fix scent to human skin.

The smell of ambergris itself varies from piece to piece, ranging from earthy to musky to sweet.

If a perfume house’s “nose”—the person responsible for choosing scents—likes the aroma, the ambergris can be worth thousands an ounce, according to experts.

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REGION Iraqi forces advance on town south of Mosul IS is attempting to displace Hammam Al Alil’s estimated population of 25,000 for use as human shields MOVING CLOSER: Iraqi army vehicles drive through the village

BAGHDAD/BARTELLA: USbacked Iraqi forces moved closer on Wednesday to a town south of Mosul where aid groups and regional officials say IS has executed dozens of prisoners.

A military statement said security forces advanced to the edge of Hammam Al Alil, a thermal water resort, after an elite unit breached the eastern limits of Mosul, the ultra-hardline group’s last major city stronghold in Iraq.

The United Nations cited reports on Tuesday that IS is attempting to displace Hammam Al Alil’s estimated population of 25,000 for use as human shields and protection against air and artillery strikes. “We have grave concerns for the safety of these and the tens of thousands of other civilians who have reportedly been forcibly relocated by ISIL (IS) in the past two weeks,” UN human rights spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said.

Aid organisations, local officials and Mosul residents have cited re-

of Gogjali, a few hundred metres of Mosul’s eastern edge, on Wednesday. – AFP

ports that IS has executed dozens of people in Hammam Al Alil and barracks nearby on suspicion of planning rebellions in and around Mosul to aid the advancing troops.

Security forces advancing north on the western bank of the Tigris River recaptured five villages on Wednesday, the closest of them just 5 km (3 miles) from Hammam Al Alil, according to military statements. Army troops heading north on that side of the Tigris have yet to reach the area.

A Elite Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) commander, Lt. General Abdul Ghani Al Assadi, told reporters in Bartella, a village east of Mosul, that the unit will pause its advance on the eastern front because of some rainfall early on Wednesday. “God willing the next stage will begin within hours. This depends on the weather,” he said.

A resident of Mosul’s eastern Karama district, still under IS

control, said on Wednesday four people were killed in artillery fire and air strikes, and said he saw two partially destroyed houses.

“There’s a compulsory curfew in our area. The women and children are frightened and the men can’t do anything. We can’t even help the wounded,” the resident told Reuters by telephone. “One person was wounded by shrapnel in his house and he bled to death.

No one could save him. We can’t retrieve the bodies. Anyone who leaves his house risks his life.”

However residents said the city was quieter than on Tuesday.

Assadi said a curfew had been imposed on the recaptured eastern suburb of Kokjali to protect residents from mortar bombs fired by the insurgents.

Kurdish peshmerga fighters are also deployed on the eastern and northern fronts, and Iraqi militias are attacking IS west of Mosul.

CORRUPTION TRIAL

Tehran ex-prosecutor general sentenced TEHRAN: Former Tehran prosecutor general Saeed Mortazavi has been sentenced to 135 lashes on charges related to a corruption trial, Iranian media reported on Wednesday.

Mortazavi was convicted of “seizing and wasting public funds” while head of the Social Security Organization, an Iranian NGO that provides insurance for the elderly, unemployed and others, in 2012

and 2013, according to state TV’s website. Mostafa Turk Hamedani, an attorney for the plaintiffs in the Social Security Organization case, said on Wednesday the sentence was too light for the charges Mortazavi faced.

“With respect to the opinion of the judge I am going to file a complaint with the judiciary,” he said, according to state television’s website. Mortazavi, 49, served

as prosecutor general in Tehran from 2003 until 2009 and was the head of the capital’s Revolutionary Court for a few years prior to that posting.

He first gained widespread attention in the early 2000s for his role in closing dozens of reformist newspapers while heading up the revolutionary court during the reformist presidency of Mohammad Khatami. — Reuters

Some volunteers opposed to IS also want to join the battle.

Amnesty International said on Wednesday fighters from one group, the Sab’awi tribal militia, tortured and humiliated men and boys in villages southeast of Mosul who were suspected of having ties to IS. “There is strong evidence that Sab’awi tribal militia members have committed crimes under international law by torturing and otherwise ill-treating residents... in revenge for crimes committed by IS,” Amnesty’s Lynn Maalouf said.

Turkey’s deputy prime minister said on Wednesday a military build-up on the border with Iraq was a precaution, not a threat, and urged the government in Baghdad to lower tensions after it warned Turkey would pay for any incursion. A convoy of Turkish tanks and other armoured vehicles are advancing towards the town of Silopi, near the Iraqi border, their deployment coinciding with an Iraqi operation to drive IS from the northern city of Mosul.

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi warned on Tuesday that Baghdad would respond to any violation of its territory.

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told the broadcaster NTV: “I regard Abadi’s words as overstepping the mark. Abadi must make statements lowering the tension ...

“We are obliged to take measures to guard against threats from across Turkey’s border,” he added.

“It is more of a precaution than a threat.” — Reuters

Q ATA R

Fall in workers complaints DOHA: Complaints made by migrant workers in Qatar against their employers have fallen by 30 per cent since the government banned cash-in-hand salary payments last year.

Qatar’s ministry of labour said on Wednesday that an electronic payment scheme introduced last November was improving the situation and had made it easier for au-

thorities to penalise employers not paying workers in full and on time.

The government recorded 385 violations by companies for not paying workers on time during the past 12 months. The government received 2,676 worker complaints in the first half of 2016 compared to 3,845 for the same period in 2015, representing a 30.4 per cent decrease, the statement added. — Reuters

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State Home Minister Bhupinder said any video or evidence about the encounter should be submitted to the SIT. The minister said the slain men were dreaded terrorists who had killed policemen earlier

Veteran’s suicide snowballs into huge political showdown The Congress and AAP leaders accused the Modi government of being responsible for the death of exserviceman Ram Kishan Grewal, who ended his life by consuming poison on the lawns of a government building in Janpath

NEW DELHI: The alleged suicide of an army veteran over the OROP issue on Wednesday snowballed into a huge political showdown in the capital with Rahul Gandhi being detained twice by Delhi police amid high drama and the movement of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal restricted.

Several leaders of Congress and Aam Aadmi Party including Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia were also held by the police even as Rahul and Kejriwal tore into Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rahul said the Delhi police action was symbolic of “undemocratic” mentality of the Modi government while Kejriwal accused the prime minister of being guilty of “deceit” and indulging in “lies” over the One Rank One Pension(OROP) issue.

The Congress and AAP leaders also accused the Modi government of being responsible for the death of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal, 70, a resident of Haryana’s Bhiwani district who ended his life on Tuesday by consuming poison on the lawns of a government building in Janpath.

They alleged that the Delhi police was unleashed on them by resorting to unprecedented “hooliganism” in quelling their protests.

DETAINED AND RELEASED: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi with party leaders Anand Sharma

and Bhupinder Singh Hooda coming out of Mandir Marg Police Station after his release in New Delhi on Wednesday. Gandhi was detained while trying to enter RML Hospital to meet the family of exserviceman Ram Kishan Grewal, who allegedly committed suicide over OROP issue. - PTI

Anna Hazare questions lacunae in OROP AHMEDNAGAR: Attacking the union government over the alleged suicide of an ex-serviceman, social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday asked why the Centre had devised an “imperfect” OROP scheme.

“The Centre and leaders

The Congress Vice President was detained at Mandir Marg and Parliament Street police stations while Kejriwal’s movement was restricted when he went to meet the grieving family members of the deceased. Rahul was later taken to Tughlaq road police station.

Twelve family members of the deceased including his son Jaswant were detained and some of them alleged that they were thrashed by police when they came out of Ram Manohar Lohiya hospital, where Grewal’s body was kept. Several Congress leaders including Randeep Surjewala, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Kumari Selja were detained while police was seen dragging scores of AAP

are speaking about bravery of soldiers with much pride. But then why the lacunae were kept in OROP for the past soldiers. Ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal’s death has raised many questions and the Centre has to answer them,”

workers and many office bearers outside the Parliament Street Police station.

Sisodia was kept at the police station for several hours.

The Congress and AAP leaders called the police action an assault on democracy and fundamental rights while calling the treatment meted out to the grieving family as “utterly shameful” and “unprecedented. The BJP on its part accused the Congress and AAP of playing politics over the suicide.

“A martyr’s family is arrested.

This is Modi ji’s India,” Rahul told reporters outside RML hospital.

“How can you arrest the son and father of martyr? And if you have not arrested them, then why are

Hazare said. Hazare, an exserviceman himself, reminded that he had demonstrated for One-Rank-One-Pension in the past. The veteran activist said that citizens of the country were “hurt due to the approach by the Centre”. - PTI

you not letting them go,” he said after his request for releasing Grewal’s family members was turned down. “A new India is in the making, you have to identify it. What is happening in India today, you have to identify it. It is a result of their mentality. It is a particular type of mentality. It is an undemocratic type of mentality.”

Tearing to Prime Minister Modi, Kejriwal asserted that Grewal’s “martyrdom will not go in vain” and emphasised on the need to take his struggle forward.

“The Prime Minister is lying to the entire country claiming that OROP has been implemented. If it was implemented then why Ram Kishan had to commit suicide?

The extent of the deceit of the BJP government over the issue is unprecedented.”

Surjewala called the police action “naked goondaism by Modi Government” adding, Rahul has been arrested along with sons of Grewal. Rahul also vent his profound anger at policemen over the detention of Grewal’s family members it “shameful” and symbolic of “undemocratic” mentality of the Modi government.

“Do you not feel ashamed? He is a son of an army veteran, he is his father... and you are arresting them?” a livid Rahul told policemen pointing towards the deceased soldier Ram Kishan Grewal’s son and father.

Kejriwal’s convoy was blocked for around three hours when he went to meet family members of Grewal at the Lady Hardinge hospital. He expressed shock over police action, saying he has every right to meet the family in his capacity as chief minister.

“Why Delhi Chief Minister is being illegally stopped from meeting a grieving family? This is unprecedented. The PM should apologise for deceiving the soldiers over OROP.” Kejriwal also attacked the Centre over issue of surgical strikes and the recent controversies on ‘downgrading’ of military ranks and the ‘cuts’ in disability pension of defence personnel.

Grewal, who was a familiar face of OROP agitation, left behind a suicide note, his son said. Police said he along with three of his companions had come to the city apparently to submit a memorandum to the Defence Ministry over the issue of OROP. However, Defence Ministry sources said as per records, no request for appointment with Parrikar was made.

Amid the protests by Opposition parties, Union Minister V. K. Singh triggered a controversy when he said the “mental state” of Grewal needs to be probed before drawing conclusions about his extreme action. “He has committed suicide. No one knows the reason behind it. OROP is being shown as the reason. What his mental state was we do not know. Let it be probed first. OROP should be kept above politics,” Singh told reporters, while reacting to alleged suicide by Grewal. - PTI

UNDER SCANNER

Separate probes into Bhopal jailbreak, SIMI encounter begin BHOPAL: An Special Investigation Team(SIT) formed by Madhya Pradesh Police on Wednesday inspected the site of alleged encounter where eight Students Islamic Movement of India(SIMI) men were gunned down on Monday while a separate investigation began into the jailbreak by extremists by recreating the scene.

The Criminal Investigation Department team led by SP Anurag Sharma also examined some people about the encounter, which has come under scanner with opposition parties and the lawyer of the slain SIMI activists pointing to several alleged smoking guns to claim that it was fake.

Former Director General of Police Nandan Dubey, assigned by the state government with the task of investigating the daring jail break, visited the Central Jail here.

The jail break scene was recreated as part of the probe and Dubey examined some prisoners also. “Yes I spent more than three hours in the jail. I have started the investigation,” Dubey said.

Asked about the lapses that led to the SIMI activists’ escape, he said it was too early to jump to any conclusion. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also inspected the Central Jail here and directed strengthening of security measures.

The lawyer of the eight SIMI activists on Wednesday claimed that they had sustained gun shots in the head and chest. He claimed that he had seen the autopsy reports of the slain men. “They were fired upon from the front and all of them sustained injuries in their head and chest, above the waist,” lawyer Parvez Alam said.

Repeating his claim that it was a fake encounter, he said that according to a Supreme Court ruling, police should fire below the waist.

The SIMI activists were killed on the city outskirts at Malikheda following their escape from the high-security jail after slitting the throat of a security guard and scaling the 32-ft wall using bedsheets in the wee hours of October 31.

Meanwhile, state Home Minister Bhupinder said any video or evidence about the encounter should be submitted to the SIT. The minister said the slain men were dreaded terrorists who had killed policemen earlier. -PTI

H O S T I L E W E AT H E R C O N D I T I O N S

Delhi remains covered in smog, air quality ‘severe’

HAZE: A view of Raisina Hill covered in smog in New Delhi on Wednesday. - PTI

NEW DELHI: The national capital on Wednesday remained shrouded in a cover of thick smog, laden with high level of pollutants which kept air quality in the ‘severe’ category, three days after Diwali festivities.

Hostile weather conditions like cool temperature and nearly zero wind movement were the major factors identified by experts for pollution level continuing to be on the higher side. The peak levels of pollution (PM2.5 and PM10), recorded over ten times the safe limit during the morning hours, gradually came down across monitoring stations as the day progressed. The safe limits of these microscopic particles are 60 and 100 micrograms per cubic metre respectively.

“Wind is very calm and the temperature is only turning cold-

er. All that is leading to trapping of pollutants near the surface. But this happens every winter, the intensity may differ. Delhi is truly a gas chamber now,” Anumita Roychowdhury of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said.

She said the MeT department had forecast well ahead of Diwali that wind movement would peter out from October 29. It had led to a phenomenal build up of pollutants, she said.

“Studies have shown that the pollutants from fireworks linger on for at least 24 hours. And firecrackers were burst well into last night. And moreover, these pollutants will enter the food chain once they settle down,” she said.

The 24-hour average of PM2.5 and PM10 were 348 and 522 micrograms per cubic metre respectively, as per System of Air Qual-

ity and Weather Forecasting And Research(SAFAR).

AQI will be severe on Thursday as well, its forecast said.

SAFAR had forecast that air quality was likely to improve slowly from November 2 but all its monitoring centres in the city recorded severe quality air in the evening hours. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stations in Mandir Marg, Punjabi Bagh, Anand Vihar, RK Puram and Dwarka also recorded severe air quality. Prolonged exposure to severe category air may affect healthy people and seriously impact those with existing diseases while very poor category may cause respiratory illness.

Children, elderly and the sick are considered most vulnerable to the harmful effects of hazardous air. - PTI

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PPP leaders call cancelled shut down a backdoor deal While a few political parties saw the decision as an end to the political stalemate, Pakistan Peoples Party termed the ‘eleventh hour decision’ a result of backdoor agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf’s decision to cancel its November 2 lockdown of Islamabad on Tuesday drew different reactions from political parties.

While a few political parties saw the decision as an end to the political stalemate, Pakistan Peoples Party termed the ‘eleventh hour decision’ a result of backdoor agreement.

Right after Imran Khan’s announcement to celebrate Wednesday as a ‘thanksgiving day’, politicians including prime minister’s daughter Maryam Nawaz took to social media to share their thoughts.

ELATED: An activist of Pakistan’s Tehreek-i-Insaf party shows a victory sign as he poses in a burnt-

out car which was set on fire by protesters on a blocked motorway at Swabi on Tuesday.

PPP’s senator and former minister for interior Rehman Malik claimed in a comment to The Express Tribune that “the nation must recall my statement where I said that there will be bargain between PTI and the government.”

He stated that he had foretold that the umpire’s role would be different and backdoor channels

worked well in converting the sitin into a thanksgiving rally.

Expressing similar views, PPP Senator Saeed Ghani stated that “another Niazi (Imran Khan) has surrendered in November and now PTI workers should check on their leader.”

“Imran is a major supporter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and

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today he has proved it,” said Leader of the Opposition Syed Khurshid Ahmed Shah while talking to the media in Parliament.

“Imran is empowering Sharif with his unsuccessful sit-ins and he will keep doing that in the future as well,” he said. Shah also stated that given the attitude of the government towards the pro-

testers, the violence and chaos was not coming to an end and it would have continued unabated.

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq tweeted that the Supreme Court should not only identify the culprits but also punish them according to the law to eradicate corruption.

Speaking to a private TV channel, PPP Senator Aitzaz Ahsan said that Panama Papers Bill should later be made into an act. The said bill is pending with the Senate.

Jumping to the party’s defence, PTI’s chief whip in the National Assembly Shireen Mazari stated in her tweet that “Imran Khan and PTI’s 20-year struggle for accountability saw fruition today in the SC decision to hold the powerful accountable before the law.”

Party leader Ejaz Chaudhary said PTI’s struggle continues.

“This is a temporary phase. We are with our chairman,” he tweeted.

Daughter of the prime minister, Maryam Nawaz, dubbed it a ‘hasty retreat’. “Another assault on the country comes to naught,” she tweeted adding that she “hope against hope that those beating a hasty retreat will learn from the embarrassment.”

“Let this be on record that it was the prime minister who requested the honourable Supreme Court for a commission on April 22, 2016,” Maryam maintained. Express Tribune

KARACHI

Toll rises to 17 in Gaddani oil tanker fire, many more feared dead QUETTA: Pakistani firefighters were battling on Wednesday to douse a fire still raging more than a day after a series of explosions on a decommissioned oil tanker, with the death toll rising to 17, and more than 20 workers missing, officials said.

Tuesday’s initial blast occurred as workers were welding near a fuel tank in a shipbreaking yard in Gaddani, 45 km (28 miles) northwest of the southern port city of Karachi, said Zulfiqar Bokhari, a local administration official.

“The fire is still burning,” said Bokhari, adding that civilian and military firefighters were struggling to put out the flames, which had been ignited by two blasts in quick succession and followed by eight more explosions.

25 people missing At least 58 people were injured in the blasts, and between 20 and 25 people were still missing, he added.

Labourers in Gaddani often work in poor conditions without basic protective gear.

Hard times The Gaddani ship-breaking industry, which has fallen on hard times recently, employs about 9,000 workers, far fewer than during its boom years at the end of the last decade. - Reuters

P O S S E S S I N G I L L E G A L LY O B TA I N E D D O C U M E N T S

Pakistan denies bail to ‘Afghan Girl’ from National Geographic photo PESHAWAR: A Pakistani court on Wednesday denied bail to Sharbat Gula, who was arrested for illegally living in Pakistan and is best known as the green-eyed Afghan girl who posed for a National Geographic magazine photograph 30 years ago.

Gula, now in her 40s, became a symbol of her country’s internecine wars when her photo as a young girl with haunted eyes appeared on the cover of National Geographic. She has been held in jail in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar since her arrest on Wednesday last week follow-

ing an investigation by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), which accuses her of possessing illegally obtained documents.

The special court for anti-corruption and immigration in Peshawar denied her bail, saying her application to be freed focused on human rights and did not contain any legal arguments.

“During her illegal stay in Pakistan, she twice misused her position by obtaining a Pakistani Computerised National Identity Card,” judge Farah Jamshed said.

She faces up to 14 years in prison if convicted of fraud, though it is

more common for undocumented Afghan refugees to be deported than to serve time in prison.

Gula’s arrest comes amid Pakistani pressure to send 2.5 million Afghan refugees back home even though Afghanistan is facing a bloody Taliban insurgency and would struggle to look after so many returnees. Gula was for years an unidentified celebrity after National Geographic published her image as a refugee in 1985, her defiant, pained eyes staring out from an unsmiling face, framed by a shawl over her head. The image became a symbol of Afghanistan’s

PA K I S TA N B U R E AU O F S TAT I S T I C S

Core inflation touches 19-month high at 5.2% ISLAMABAD: The era of historically low interest rates may end soon, as core inflation jumped to 5.2 per cent in October, further narrowing down the gap between the real interest rate and the State Bank of Pakistan’s key policy rate.

Core inflation – excluding the price impact of food and energy products – stood at 5.2 per cent in October compared to the same month of last year, reported the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Tuesday.

The real interest rate is the net return that a saver receives after erasing the impact of inflation.

The 5.2 per cent core inflation was the highest in 19 months.

Policy rate Last time in April 2015, the core inflation had been recorded at 5.4 per cent when the policy rate stood at 6.5 per cent.

Overall, the inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index – which captures prices of 481

commodities in urban centres – rose 4.2 per cent in October compared to the same month of previous year.

In its September 24 monetary policy announcement, the central bank had decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 5.75 per cent for the next two months.

After the fresh core inflation reading, the gap between the real interest rate and the policy rate has come down to just half a percentage point. - Express Tribune

suffering during the 1980s Soviet occupation and US-backed mujahideen insurgency against it.

Afghanistan’s ambassador in Pakistan, Omar Zakhilwal, said the verdict contradicted government promises to set Gula free. He said the mother of four was suffering from hepatitis.

“Despite being world famous, Sharbat Gula is a poor widow and the sole head of her family,” Zakhilwal said in a statement.

“I call on the Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, to whom I will also send a formal request, to intervene,” he said. - Reuters

ILLEGAL STAY: Sharbat Gula, an Afghan woman, is seen in this undated handout picture in Peshawar, Pakistan released on October 26, 2016. - Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)/Handout via Reuters

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WORLD

Two Iowa police officers shot dead in ambushes The man, Scott

taken into custody after police named him as their suspect

RIDDLED WITH BULLETS: A police photographer takes pictures of a bullet holes in a Des Moines’ police vehicle in Des Moines, Iowa, US,

on Wednesday. – Reuters

1:06am (0606 GMT) in Urbandale, and the second about 20 minutes later about two miles (3 km) away in Des Moines.

The slain officers were identified as Sergeant Anthony Beminio of the Des Moines Police Department and Officer Justin Martin of the Urbandale Police Department.

A police cruiser at the site of the Des Moines shooting could be seen riddled with three bullet holes. “These officers were ambushed,” Parizek said.

Greene has not yet been charged. It appeared the suspect had a recent run-in with police.

A 10-minute video posted on

ZUMA UNDER PRESSURE TO QUIT

South Africa graft probe suggests possible crimes JOHANNESBURG: South African President Jacob Zuma and some ministers may have breached the government’s code of ethics in their dealings with the Gupta family and prosecutors must investigate possible crimes that may have been committed, the nation’s graft ombudsman said in a report that heightens pressure on the president to resign.

The 355-page report released on Wednesday called on Zuma to set up a judicial commission of inquiry to probe the president’s conduct with the family, who are his friends and in business with his son. It details allegations that the Guptas may have influenced the appointment of cabinet members and received special treatment for a coal business linked to the family and Duduzane Zuma.

The report was released after a dramatic day when Zuma abandoned his request to the High Court to block its publication and protesters demanding an end to state corruption demonstrated in the capital, Pretoria. Since taking

18 killed as speedboat hits reef, sinks off island in Indonesia NONGSA: A speedboat carrying 101 people, mostly migrant workers, struck a reef and sank off an Indonesian island on Wednesday, killing 18 people, the country’s disaster agency said.

The accident occurred as the boat was heading from the southern Malaysian state of Johor towards Indonesia’s Batam island, just south of Singapore, according to a statement by the Indonesian national disaster mitigation agency. The boat, carrying 98 Indonesian migrant workers and three crew, hit the reef after being caught up in strong winds and big waves and sank at around dawn, it said.

Michael Greene, was

DES MOINES (IOWA): Two Iowa police officers were shot and killed Wednesday while sitting in their patrol cars in what police called unprovoked ambushes, and a 46-year-old suspect was captured hours later, officials said.

The man, Scott Michael Greene, was taken into custody in the killings in the Iowa capital Des Moines and its affluent suburb Urbandale, a police spokeswoman said. Police said it was unclear what provoked the attacks.

The shootings represented the latest attacks on police in the United States during a time of intense public debate over race and the criminal justice system in America.

Greene is white, as were both officers involved in the shooting, police said. The gunman appeared to act alone, Des Moines police spokesman Paul Parizek told a news conference.

“There’s nothing to indicate right now that there was anyone else involved,” Parizek said.

Police said they found the first slain officer’s body at about

TRAGEDY

office in 2009, he’s been implicated in a series of scandals, including a March 31 ruling by the nation’s highest court that he violated the constitution by refusing to repay taxpayer funds spent on his home.

“The report confirms the variety of allegations leveled against our president in the last year or two,” Daniel Silke, director of the Political Futures Consultancy in Cape Town, said by phone. “It further erodes confidence in President Zuma, who is reeling already. Having this report in black and white from a source like the Public Protector is the final straw in the curtailment of the Zuma era before his term ends in 2019.”

The ombudsman said that Zuma’s failure to investigate allegations by Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas that the Guptas offered him the post of minister may have violated the executive ethics code. Zuma’s office said earlier Wednesday that he would study the report to see whether “it should be a subject of a court challenge.” — Bloomberg

YouTube last month by a user calling himself Scott Greene showed an interaction with officers following an incident at a high school stadium in which he described holding up a Confederate battle flag during the playing of the US national anthem at a football game. Reuters was unable to immediately confirm whether the video was made by the suspect, whose face does not appear in it. It records a male voice arguing with police over the incident.

The man is heard complaining to police that “African-American people” took the flag from him in the stands, “assaulted” him, and

saying he wanted to press charges.

Police officers shown in the video said he was removed from the stadium because he caused a disturbance in the stands.

The Confederate flag is a racially charged symbol for its association with the pro-slavery South in the US Civil War. “You have to understand, in the current social climate that we’re in, when you fly the Confederate flag standing in front of several African-American people, that’s going to cause a disturbance, OK, whether you intended to or not,” a female officer is heard telling the man.

US Attorney General Loretta

Lynch urged Americans to avoid jumping to conclusions about the shooter’s motive.

“This is a time of particular tension and mistrust between law enforcement and many communities,” Lynch said at an event for veterans at the Justice Department in Washington.

“There is no message in murder. Violence creates nothing. It only destroys.”

Before the shootings in Iowa, 50 police officers had died by gunfire, two accidentally, in the line of duty in the United States this year, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page website. — Reuters

Search As of Wednesday evening, 18 people were confirmed dead, 39 people had been found alive while rescue teams were searching for the remaining 44, the agency added.

A helicopter will be helping in the hunt, regional police chief Sam Budigusdian told reporters.

Zainul Arifin, one of the survivors who worked at an oil palm plantation in Malaysia, said he was sitting at the back of the boat when seawater started coming aboard.

“I had to jump off and start swimming,” Arifin told Reuters in the port town of Nongsa on Batam island.

Many Indonesians work in Malaysian factories and plantations.

Boat accidents are common in Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago of more than 17,000 islands. — Reuters

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France moves Calais child migrants CALAIS (FRANCE): France moved hundreds of child migrants from the site of a demolished camp to reception centres across the country on Wednesday, as a feud with Britain over who takes care of the youths dragged on.

French authorities transferred more than 5,000 other migrants last week before bulldozers moved in to raze the sprawl of ramshackle shacks and tents nicknamed the “Jungle” by its inhabitants.

But about 1,500 unaccompanied children were left behind.

They have been sheltered in converted shipping containers on a site on the edge of the flattened camp as France and Britain squabbled over who should take them in.

Many of them teenagers from war-ravaged Afghanistan and Sudan’s Darfur region, they hugged and wished farewell to companions and charity workers before boarding awaiting buses.

By 12:30pm (1130 GMT) some 20 busloads had left. The French government said the operation would be wrapped up within two days. “Things are moving, and

FAREWELL: People wave to unaccompanied migrant minors from the demolished ‘Jungle’ migrant camp in Calais, northern France, on Wednesday. – AFP

within 48 hours there will be no unaccompanied minors in the temporary centre (in Calais),” government spokesman Stephane Le Foll told reporters after a weekly cabinet meeting.

The children’s plight has triggered a diplomatic row between Paris and London, with tensions intensifying in recent days after President Francois Hollande pressed Britain to accept its share of responsibility for the minors.

British officials demanded France take better care of them.

Many of the child migrants are desperate to reach Britain, which lies tantalisingly close across a narrow stretch of sea, saying they have relatives there.

European Union rules say Britain must take in unaccompanied children who have family ties.

Britain has also made a wider commitment to taking in vulnerable migrant children under the so-

called Dubs amendment passed in parliament this year. Junior Brexit minister David Jones told a parliamentary committee on Tuesday that Britain had given shelter to more than 300 children since October 10, but said there had been a pause in the process of admitting children while the camp was closed. “We anticipate that that will recommence later this week,” the minister said.

The United Nations’ Committee on the Rights of the Child slammed both governments for disregarding the child migrants’ best interests. “Hundreds of children have been subjected to inhumane living conditions,” the committee said in a statement.

Faced with an uncertain future, the child migrants received coloured bracelets marked with the number of the bus they would be travelling on.

Dozens of British Home Office officials, including Border Force staff, were in Calais on Wednesday and will visit the 60 temporary housing centres dedicated to unaccompanied children to assess their asylum requests. — Reuters

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Oman’s National Museum to enthrall Prince Charles

ADAM MINTER

Since 2005, US satellite manufacturers have been prohibited from hiring India’s space agency to launch their equipment. Private American launch companies, such as SpaceX, are quite happy with this arrangement, which was intended to protect them. But the ban is not only wrong in principle —

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hen Britain’s Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall visit the new National Museum in Muscat next week, they are in for a treat.

The museum was only opened to the general public in July of this year, though a plaque in the entrance hall indicates its official opening by His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Minister of Heritage and Culture, on December 14 , 2015.

What is good, even before one starts looking at all the 12,500 artefacts in 4,000 square metres of exhibition space, is that, once again, one can linger to admire the façade of the nearby Al Alam Palace from the comfort of the museum’s air-conditioned entrance hall, rather than in the fierce heat outside.

According to the director general of the museum, Jamal Al Musaawi, the idea behind the museum is to ensure Oman’s heritage is understood within the Sultanate and recognised internationally, something which is clearly being achieved in its thirteen exhibition halls, bearing in mind the number of local school pupils and those from the expatriate community visiting when I was there.

In addition to all the items on display, there is a very good fast-moving film in both Arabic and English in a small cinema with most comfortable red leather seats, showing the development of the country over the centuries and what progress has been made since the discovery of oil.

It shows, for example, that, in today’s Omani society, while men and women still have their traditional roles, women can, if they have the skills, progress to become pilots with Oman Air. Not only do members of the indigenous population feature, so do many expatriates, who now number 2,004,820, making up 45 per cent of the total population.

Some of the aerial shots of the country’s mountainous landscape are stunning, accompanied as they are by vibrant music from a powerful sound system. It was so good I watched it twice.

It is impossible to mention all the interesting items on display, but among the most striking to me were silver amulets with ornamental cases for carrying miniature copies of the Holy Quran, rosewater sprinklers, khanjars, the traditional “j”-shaped daggers with their highly decorated scabbards Omani men wear on formal occasions, and as featured in the centre of the Omani national emblem.

There were also battle-axes, many of beautiful proportions, belying their murderous purpose.

A beautiful red, white and gold Wedgwood dinner service featuring the monogram of His Highness Sultan Sheikh Khalifa bin Harub of Zanzibar (1879-1960) will be of particular interest to British visitors, as will, in a different area, a Lee Enfield rifle made in Birmingham in 1908. American visitors will be pleased to discover a double-barrelled rifle made by the Winchester Repeating Arms company of New Haven, Connecticut.

There is also a huge exhibition dedicated to the complex groundwater control systems known as aflaj, with high definition films showing how these channels work. In fact it was seeing one of these that made me subsequently head off to see the hot springs near Al Rustaq, once the capital of Oman, during the era of Imam Nasir bin Murshid Al Ya’arubi, some 136 kilometres to the west of Muscat, where water with curative qualities comes out of the ground at an incredible 45°C. The bathing facilities I saw were a bit elementary, but it struck me that, with Swiss-designed spa areas, a fortune is waiting to be made here.

It is not surprising that one whole area at the museum is dedicated to the history of this seafaring nation, showing how, in the late 17th century, Omanis sailed south across the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean to Zanzibar, over which they once ruled, and across the Sea of Oman to the northeast to the former Omani enclave of Gwadar, now in Pakistan. Should one forget where one is, it is in this area that there is a window to the outside, with views of the adjacent street and mountain sides, though, thanks to the thick glazing, not one sound permeates into the museum itself.

One interesting feature in several of the exhibition areas is that there are items blind people can touch, such as the ropes used on ships and the types of canvas used for making sails.

More modern artefacts include car trappings, such as Omani-patterned covers for dashboards, handbrakes and gear sticks, not to mention key tassles. Just the sort of thing for the royal Bentley.

The only slight complaint I had was that the written explanations of the artefacts featured were poorly lit and too low, though just at the right height if one wished to make use of the portable stools available for visitors in many of the rooms.

And all this, just for five rials.

- The writer is editor at Switzerland’s Zug Post

CLIPPINGS FROM OUR ARCHIVES OCTOBER 2001 Oman selected to Unesco heritage body MUSCAT: The Sultanate has been selected by the Unesco heritage committee as a member of the International heritage committee for a period of six years. The Sultanate’s representative to the Unesco gave a statement to ONA in which he said: “The committee is in charge of the protection of the world cultural and national heritage, by giving relevant economic and technical assistance.” He added: “The selection of the Sultanate to the committee shows appreciation for its support to the international organisation and its activities.”

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PUBLIC FINANCE GAS PRODUCTION EXPENDITURE (in million Omani Rials) Total end of May 2015

2016

79.6 59.6

1912: The first all-metal plane flies near Issy, France, piloted by Ponche and Prinard.

1967: The Battle of Dak To begins in Vietnam’s Central Highlands; actually a series of engagements, the battle would continue through Nov.ember 22.

1973: NASA launches Mariner 10, which will become the first probe to reach Mercury.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016

LIFESTYLE CULTURE Young Omani designer Ahmed Al Balushi is making waves with his fashion label Kash5aful that has already made its mark in the Oman fashion scene. Inspired by modernity yet being rooted to the Arabian culture, Ahmed strikes a perfect balance of both the genre.

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MODEST FASHION, a category we often associate with elegance coming from the Arabian Peninsula, it’s a rich, fashionable, and quite varied style that’s been taking the local fashion scene by storm.

However, there are those who prefer to go a step further towards innovative designs that scream vogue but still keep the modest vibe intact. Recently I had the pleasure to meet Ahmed Al Balushi, the founder and designer of Kash5aful brand (pronounced Kashkhaful), and explored his latest collection titled ‘hiya’, for women.

Being one of the youngest award winning fashion designers in town, Ahmed’s creativity goes beyond words. In his latest collection of ‘hiya’, which translates to ‘her’, he combined modern aesthetics in the textile department with elements from modest fashion.

His vision is to create stylish pieces that not only the bold, fierce, and edgy women can wear but at the same time, scarf-wearing ladies too can sport it elegantly. “I wanted modest and modern women to be able to wear the pieces and feel elegant,” said Ahmed, adding that he wanted to create a collection with elements that could be enjoyed by both categories of women.

The collection is divided into a number of sections, the first section is long casual shirts, which can be worn with jeans. The next section is dedicated to cardiganstyle pieces that are absolutely edgy and add that extra oomph to your evening ensemble. Then, there’s the causal evening-look dresses. These pieces are made of stretch materials that accentuate the figure, with an attached kimono that covers the body to a modest length, not to mention they are creatively designed for the modest women who’d love to sport stretchmaterial pieces to wear them with full confidence, because there are a variety of kimonos that women can pick and choose according to their liking.

The final section is saved for last, the formal, inspired-by-the-sixties style. To me, this is the most interesting among the pieces; it involves vintage square pants and puffy shirts. “This particular look is for slim girls who would like to add more confidence to their looks,” he said. In short, this super fashionable style offers you a confidence booster with a hint of glam.

Ahmed uses an autumn colour palette for the collections. Cloud-white, navy blues, shades of brown, blacks, and reds are some of the colours that are adorning the pieces. As for the materials, he uses double layered and stretchable materials, as well as comfy cotton.

The looks are majorly influenced by the modest fashion with a bit of sixties, which is trend that is definitely back in business. - salim@timesofoman.com

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016

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BOOK REVIEW

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LIFESTYLE

Snow Like Ashes

by Sara Raasch Reviewed by Zahra Bait Ishaq

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ixteen years ago a war between two kingdoms; Winter and Spring led to the death and the capture of thousands of Winter’s citizens except for a handful of those who were lucky enough to escape and one of them is the main character of this book, Meira.

This book is definitely one of my favourite reads of this year because of the way it’s written, it’s addictive, and as soon as you hold the book you just can’t let it go. What I loved about this book is the plot, it is unique yet beautiful. I also felt connected with the main character and there were a lot of situations where I thought “I could relate to that”. In addition, the names of places in this book are such a nice touch. Meira has a very strong personality and I really admire that about her. To sum up, Snow like Ashes is a must read, it is a fast yet very intriguing novel.

—lifestyle@timesofoman.com

The reviewer, Zahra Bait Ishaq, is an 18 years old college student from Muscat who enjoys spending her time reading and writing.

Book: Snow Like Ashes Author: Sara Raasch Genre: Fantasy Pages: 416 Type: Trilogy Published: October 14, 2014, Balzer + Bray Reason to pick it up: It’s the perfect mix of fantasy and adventure Where you can find the book: Online Great quote from the book: “Even the strongest blizzards start with a single snowflake.” — Sara Raasch, Snow Like Ashes

ART NOTE

Calligraphers to Showcase Talent for Aldar’s National Day Calligraphy Competition JUDGES for the National Day Calligraphy Competition, launched by Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, have shortlisted 10 designs to proceed to the final stage of the contest.

The short-listed artists have been granted AED10,000 each, and will be tasked with re-creating their designs live at Yas Mall from November 3 to 13, with the winners to be announced on November 14. The competition aims to

engage the community in promoting a classical form of art, while providing a platform to express national pride. The 10 finalists include: Deyaa Allam, Mariam Albloushi, Hana Alsuwaidi, Hussam Ahmad Abdulwahab, Jalal Almhareb, Fathi Ahmed, Fatima Alhammadi, Asia Al Harmoudi, Salinas Martinez, and Majed Alsudani. The contest was launched in celebration of the UAE’s 45th National Day, following the release of the poem “΍ϝΩ΍έ ω΍ϡέΓ Ώ΃ϫϝϩ΍” (meaning, the beauty of our home

comes from its people), produced

by Aldar in collaboration with famed Emirati artists, poet Hassan Al Obaidly, composer Moussa Mohammed, and singer Aida Al Menhali. The short-listed candidates were chosen from over 290 entries, which showcased a wide variety of styles and abilities. Submissions were received from all age groups — teenagers to retirees, indicating the role that calligraphy continues to play in the UAE’s artistic and cultural landscape.

—lifestyle@timesofoman.com

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LIFESTYLE MADE IN OMAN

INSPIRED ABAYAS STORY FULLAH SUNSHINE

NAME Saida Al Sumri HOMETOWN Muscat COMPANY NAME Sweety Elegance BUSINESS TYPE Fashion designing — abayas and other accessories YEAR STARTED 2011 CLAIM TO FAME Elegant abaya made with precious stones NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES Myself INSPIRATION I get inspiration from different cultures What inspired you to start your business?

Since I was a kid I used to sketch my own designs. Then I started as home business and because people reacted well this gave me the necessary boost to open my first shop.

How would you describe your business to your hairdresser?

I would tell her I am a designer who can create unique abayas.

What’s your favourite design you have done so far?

A lot of them but I especially like the ones in which I add Swarovski crystals and pearls by hand, and also the ones inspired by Omani traditional dresses.

What was your greatest challenge when you first got started?

I was scared the customers would not accept my designs because

they have a lot of inputs from other countries: India, China, Italy, Korea…but they liked it and accepted it since the beginning.

What’s your biggest challenge now that you are up and running?

Not to become repetitive. I only create unique pieces with a few variations of each set. Women are selfish and they want to feel unique. That’s why I need to keep impressing my customers.

What do you personally see is your greatest success so far?

To open my shop and move from home-based business to having a small business.

What is your dream for your company?

To grow bigger and diversify my offer, create handbags, shoes and of course to see my designs worn by all ladies.

What do you hope to see as far as the development of the local fashion industry as a whole in Oman?

It is growing very fast and women have become more fashionable nowadays. That means more buyers which is good but also more competitors. Every day five new designers are born in Oman.

If you could give one piece of advice to someone thinking about starting a business here in Oman, what would it be?

Don’t rush, take it easy, do things step-by-step, and make sure you have a good loyal base of customers.

If you could get anyone in the world to wear one of your designs, who would you choose?

Definitely Ahlam, the singer.

—lifestyle@timesofoman.com

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CRUDE OIL PRICE FALLS Oman Crude (January delivery) declined by $1.26 to $44.73 per barrel, said Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME). The average price of Oman Crude (November delivery) stabilised at $43.92 per barrel, 10 cents lower than October delivery. – ONA Muscat 5,470.86 - 6.85 - 0.13%

Dubai 3,291.52 - 30.93 - 0.93%

Abu Dhabi 4,264.50 - 42.89 - 1.00%

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Saudi Arabia

5,474.30 - 22.73 - 0.38%

Bahrain 1,149.12 + 0.29 + 0.03%

Qatar 10,077.79 - 124.11 - 1.22%

CRUDE OIL PRICE

CURRENCY RATES*

DRAFT RATES (OMR1)*

GOLD PRICES*

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

Forex rates vs OMR1* US Dollar ................................. 2.58 Euro ............................................ 2.32 Pound ...........................................2.10 Indian Rs ............................. 173.28 Pakistan Rs ........................267.59 Bangla Taka...................... 200.72

Indian Rs ...................................173.20 Pakistan Rs .............................272.00 Sri Lanka Rs .................................. N/A Bangla Taka........................... 203.55 Phil Peso ....................................125.70

Muscat 24ct per gm (OMR) .......16.50

Oman Crude............. (Spot) ........$44.26 Dubai Crude ............. (Spot) .........$44.01 Murban Crude ........ (Spot) .........$45.74 Arabian Light ......... (Spot) ........$43.68 N.Sea Brent............... (Spot) .........$47.40 West Texas Int ....... (Spot) ........$45.86

HOLDING FIRM

Al Anwar Holding’s chief executive quits Times News Service MUSCAT: Al Anwar Holding said that its chief executive officer (CEO) Reji Joseph has submitted his resignation.

The company’s board accepted his resignation on November 1, according to a disclosure statement posted on the Muscat Securities Market’s website.

Joseph will continue as CEO until January 5, 2017 and the board will start the recruitment process for a new chief executive officer.

Meanwhile, Al Anwar Holding reported consolidated group net

profit, after tax, attributable to shareholders of parent company, at OMR3.661 million for the six months ended September 30, 2016 as against OMR3.466 million for the same period of 2015.

Earnings per share (EPS) were 21 baisa for the period ending September 30, 2016, up slightly from 20 baisa for the same period last year, adjusted for the stock dividend declared in 2016.

Net asset per share of the group was 201 baisa per share as on September 30, 2016, on the increased capital due to stock dividend, compared with 188 baisa per share on September 30, 2015.

The three firms are Al Hassan Engineering, Al Oula Company and Oman International Marketing, according to a statement

MSM website. This

Oman raises OMR42m from treasury bills per cent for the period from November 1 and 7, 2016 while the discount rate on treasury bills with CBO is 1.784 per cent for the same period.

The treasury bills are shortterm highly secured financial instruments issued by the CBO on behalf of the Government, which helps the licensed commercial banks to gainfully invest their surplus funds, with added advantage of ready liquidity through discounting and repurchase facilities (Repo) offered by the Central Bank. Also, treasury bills promote the local money market.- ONA

measure is aimed at protecting the rights and interests of shareholders.

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businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman’s market watchdog Capital Market Authority (CMA) on Wednesday suspended share trading of three listed companies on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) for not disclosing financial results within the stipulated time.

The three companies are Al Hassan Engineering, Al Oula Company and Oman Interna-

tional Marketing, according to a statement posted on the MSM website. This measure is aimed at protecting the rights and interests of shareholders.

The suspension, which is part of an exercise to avoid insider trading and create a level-playing field for all investors, will be lifted once the companies disclose their financial results.

Disclosure violations Of late, CMA has been taking disclosure violations seriously to curb insider trading. If the market regulator does not insist on timely disclosures of information, insider traders may take advantage, which will be against the interest of small investors.

The market regulator wants

Opec’s quest gets tougher as Libya and Nigeria ramp up their oil supply

– Bloomberg file picture

Buhari and political leaders from the oil-rich Niger Delta region.

Less than a week ago, Nigeria’s Kachikwu pegged production at 1.8 million barrels a day, as supply disruptions ease. Nigerian production was 1.5 million barrels a day in September and fell as low as 1.39 million barrels in August, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Libya’s shipments increased to about 466,000 barrels a day in October, the most since November 2014, ship-tracking data showed.

That compared with an average of 233,000 in September and as little as 185,000 in May. While Opec Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo said on Monday that the organisation and other major oil producers are “on course” to deliver a deal this month, Goldman Sachs Group said a deal is looking increasingly unlikely, with failure warranting a retreat in prices to the low-$40s.

— Bloomberg News

Dubai 22ct per gm (Dh) ..............147.25 * Rates as of November 2 Source: Malabar Gold & Diamonds

required to disclose their initial results (namely, revenue, cost of sales and net profit) within 15 days in line with a recent amendment.

The suspension, which is part of an exercise to avoid insider trading and create a level-playing field for all investors, will be lifted once the companies disclose their financial results

OIL MARKET

LONDON: Nigeria and Libya, two crude suppliers in Opec whose output was crushed by domestic conflicts this year, are ramping up again and spelling out what could become the producer club’s biggest challenge as it grapples with a global supply glut.

Libya shipped the most oil since late 2014 in October, while Nigeria’s petroleum minister estimated on on Tuesday that his country is now pumping in excess of 2 million barrels a day for the first time since the start of the year. Together, they’ve now added about 800,000 barrels a day since September. “The pain for Opec to reach the planned target level will get bigger and bigger as long as Nigeria and Libya continue to increase production,” said Giovanni Staunovo, commodity analyst at UBS Group in Zurich. The organisation is “talking about cuts but so far what we have seen is a production increase.”

Libya and Nigeria are among producers that matter most in the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (Opec) quest to limit a global glut because conflicts in both nations mean they are expected to receive exemptions from the group’s supply management plan. The more both pump, the greater the pressure on other Opec nations to make even bigger curtailments of their own if production is to be brought under control. The producer club meets on November 30 in Vienna to discuss proposals to limit supply.

Nigeria swelled its production to 2.1 million barrels of crude a day, Emmanuel Kachikwu, minister of state for petroleum resources, told reporters Tuesday in the capital, Abuja, following talks between President Muhammadu

Dubai 24ct per gm (Dh) ............ 156.75

CMA suspends trading of three listed firms

posted on the

CENTRAL BANK OF OMAN

MUSCAT: A tender of Government Treasury Bills was held at the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) this week. The total value of the allotted treasury bills amounted to OMR42 million for 91 days from November 2, till February 1, 2017.

The average accepted price reached 99.788 for every OMR100, the minimum accepted price arrived at 99.785 per OMR100 whereas the average discount rate and the average yield reached 0.85138 per cent and 0.85319 per cent respectively.

The interest rate on the Repo operations with CBO is 1.034

* Rates as of November 2 Source: Oman UAE Exchange

* Rates are as of November 2 Source: Bank Muscat

Muscat 22ct per gm (OMR) .......15.85

Oil drops to one-month low LONDON: Oil fell to the lowest level in more than a month after weekly industry data showed US crude stockpiles expanded while supplies from some Opec members increased.

Futures lost as much as 1.8 per cent in New York after falling 6.1 per cent the previous three sessions. US crude supplies rose by 9.3 million barrels last week, the American Petroleum Institute said.

Government data is also forecast to show stockpiles gained. Opec members Libya and Nigeria are boost-

ing output, complicating the group’s effort to finalise production cuts and stabilise prices.

Oil is continuing its retreat from near $50 a barrel, triggered by the failure last week of the Opec to agree on the country quotas required to implement the Algiers output deal.

While Goldman Sachs Group sees little probability of an agreement at an official meeting on November 30, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Opec’s head remain confident of a deal.

— Bloomberg News

the information to be made available to all investors simultaneously so that it does not create a disparity between those on the board or in the management and small investors.

The MSM-listed firms are required to disclose material information, immediately after the board takes a decision.In any case, the information has to be disseminated before the market opens for trading the following day. In the case of quarterly or annual financial results, companies are required to submit a financial statement within the statutory period of 30 days from the last day of each quarter. In the case of holding companies, this period is 45 days.

However, the listed firms are

Three firms This is one of the rare occasions wherein CMA has suspended three companies on a single day.

Early this year, trading of shares of Galfar Engineering and Contracting and Renaissance Services were briefly suspended.

Share trading forGalfar Engineering and Contracting Company, Oman’s biggest contracting firm, was suspended in June for three days, pending clarification regarding the company’s settlement/compensation offer from the Muscat Municipality for the Muscat Expressway and Central Corridor projects.

Also, share trading of Renaissance Services was suspended in June for a day, after the market regulator called for more information about a contract the company won from BP. MSM is considered as one of the best bourses in the Gulf region for its stringent disclosure norms and transparency policies, which help eliminate malpractices like related party transactions and insider trading.

The Muscat bourse has around 135 listed entities. In recent years, there has also been a substantial fall in delay or failure on the part of MSM-listed companies to disclose information, thanks to the measures adopted by the market regulator.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016

MARKET Mubadala mulls investing in SoftBank’s key tech fund No final agreements have been reached and talks may still falter. The Qatar Investment Authority sovereign wealth fund is also in discussions to join the project.

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi investor Mubadala Development is in talks with SoftBank Group about a potential multi-billion dollar investment in its technology fund, people familiar with the matter said.

Japan’s SoftBank, run by Masayoshi Son, is also in talks with European and North American investors, one of the people said, asking not to be identified because the deliberations are private. No final agreements have

been reached and talks may still falter, the people said. The Qatar Investment Authority sovereign wealth fund is also in discussions to join the project, people familiar with the matter said last month.

“We are taking a serious look at a potential investment to the fund as we do with similar, strong investment opportunities,” Mubadala spokesman Brian Lott said by phone, declining to comment further. Matthew Nichol-

– Bloomberg file picture

son, a spokesman for SoftBank, declined to comment.

SoftBank and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced the new venture, which will be run by SoftBank’s head of strategic finance Rajeev Misra, in October with a fundraising target of $100 billion. The tech-focused

vehicle, tentatively named the SoftBank Vision Fund, is appealing to Middle Eastern investors and sovereign wealth funds, which are looking for new sources of income as a plunge in oil prices puts pressure on economic growth in the region.

At $100 billion, the fund would

be almost five-times larger than the biggest private equity fund, Blackstone Group LP’s Blackstone Capital Partners V, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Tokyo-based SoftBank has already agreed to invest at least $25 billion and the Saudis may put in as much as $45 billion over the next five years, with other large investors making up the rest, the firms have said.

Abu Dhabi is combining Mubadala and the International Petroleum Investment Co., increasing efficiency and creating a global energy giant, state news agency WAM reported in June.

— Bloomberg News

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6TH EDITION

Duqm Economist magazine’s new edition launched MUSCAT: The sixth edition of Duqm Economist, a quarterly magazine published by the Special Economic Zone Authority in Duqm (Sezad) and concerned with the affairs of economic and free zones, was released this week.

The new issue focused on tourism, hotels, and tourism projects in the in Duqm. In his editorial, Yahya bin Said Al Jabri, Chairman of Sezad’s Board of Directors, stated that the sixth issue of Duqm Economist coincided with the celebrations of the Forty-Sixth National Day, an occasion dear to our hearts, which has written a new history of Oman and renewed the cultural glories achieved by the Omanis thousands of years ago.

Al Jabri pointed out that based on the foundations laid by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said to build a strong and stable economy, Sezad has been keen since its inception on October 26, 2011. — ONA

MAJOR HONOUR

Oman Shipping Company wins prestigious award in Dubai DUBAI: Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has won the award “The Seatrade Shipping Company of the Year 2016” for the Middle East and Africa, which was delivered during the Seatrade Maritime Awards held at The Atlantis Hotel, Dubai.

Seatrade Maritime awards The Seatrade Maritime awards is one of the most prestigious awards the maritime sector, started back to 1989 in London and has evolved to include the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Tariq Al Junaidi, chief execu-

tive officer of Oman Shipping Company, said that the award comes as a translation of prosperity achieved by the company in the field of maritime shipping since its founding in 2003 and the growth that the company could achieve. — ONA

POWER SECTOR

India needs $100 billion more to meet energy goal NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs at least $100 billion more to finance the country’s goals for clean energy even after his government’s policies brought in record investment in wind and solar power stations.

That’s the conclusion of a report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), which found $10.5 billion flew into renewables in India for the fiscal year ended March 31, almost 60 per cent more than the $6.6 billion invested two years ago. It also said 7.3 gigawatts of clean-energy projects were built for the latest fiscal year, which is 71 per cent higher than the previous period.

The findings represent the broadest assessment yet of the money going into India’s cleanenergy industry. Growth in the renewables business has helped India become the third-biggest power market in the world after China and the US, according to the BNEF report. Modi has set a goal of building 175 gigawatts of clean-energy capacity by 2022 to supply more of the 62 million households that lack access to reliable grids and feed demand for electricity that’s projected to rise fourfold by 2040.

“He’s taking the right steps, but the targets are quite ambitious,” said Shantanu Jaiswal, the lead author of the report at BNEF. “The question is where do people get the money — $100 billion is a lot of money for this industry, especially given where we’re starting from,” he added. further.

An investment of $100 billion is equivalent to almost 5 per cent of all the goods and services produced annually by the nation of 1.3 billion people, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

The report, sponsored by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, a US non-profit working to mitigate climate change with renewable energy, was released at BNEF’s conference in Shanghai on Tuesday. It also found that India has installed clean-energy capacity of 42.6 gigawatts. That accounts for 14 per cent of the nation’s total generation capacity, up from 12.5 per cent three years ago. Jaiswal said the nation needs to diversify its sources of finances to reach the goal, bringing in big international banks to complement the lending done by India’s state-backed institutions and the development banks active in the country. It also needs to reduce the cost of debt financing for solar projects, which is more than double the rate charged in China and six times interest rates available in Japan, according to the report.

State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank, along with Axis Bank and Yes Bank, have helped supply much of the finance along with non-bank lenders such as Tata Cleantech Capital and L&T Finance Development institutions include the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, the World Bank’s International Finance Corp., the Asian Development Bank and KFW of Germany. — Bloomberg News

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016

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MARKET Key mining forum explores investment opportunities It will continue to build on its strength as a global mining conference to bring international high profile investors and mining companies to Oman.

The strategic global mining conference was aimed at connecting miners, investors, government officials and service providers for networking, partnering and business matching Times News Service MUSCAT: More than 200 delegates from various parts of the world discussed various aspects of the mining industry in Oman at a major mining conference in Muscat.

The Mining Investment Middle East and Central Asia conference, held between October 11 and 13, SOVEREIGN DEBT

Saudi bond success hides peril DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s firstever foray in international credit markets was undoubtedly a success. There were four times as many buyers as needed for its $17.5 billion bond issue, which surpassed all other benchmarks of previous emerging-market bond offerings. The conventional wisdom is that it validated Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s overarching plan to wean the kingdom of oil and move it toward more a balanced, technologically driven economy.

In truth, the bond sale was a rare bright spot in a series of economic and geopolitical missteps that have not only plunged Saudi Arabia into budgetary chaos but also weakened its grip on global oil markets. The Saudis are well aware of this — witness the firing this week of Finance Minister Ibrahim Al Assaf despite the triumphant bond sale his ministry oversaw.

Several challenges Riyadh is facing a sand storm of economic and social challenges. The two-year decline in crude prices has left it with huge budget deficits: $98 billion last year and a projected $87 billion in 2016. This has forced the Kingdom to tap into its cash reserves, which have declined from $732 billion at the end of 2014 to $562 billion last month. Last year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted that if Saudi Arabia continued its current fiscal path, it could burn through its entire foreign exchange reserves by 2020.

This has shocked the kingdom into austerity. Government payrolls have been slashed and subsidies removed. Over the last few months, capital expenditures have been cut by more than 70 per cent. In 2013, government debt to gross domestic product ratio stood at 2.2 per cent, per Moody’s. By 2017, it is forecast to be 22 per cent; by 2020, 30 per cent.

And while the government might try to blame market forces beyond its control, clearly the Saudi economy has been a victim of its own mismanagement and geopolitical maneuvering.

Back in December 2014, the Iranian economy was reeling from nuclear sanctions, it wanted to get the best price it could from what little oil it could sell on the market.

Many of Opec’s members also wanted higher prices and were pushing for a production cut.

But the Saudi oil minister at the time, Ali Al Naimi, refused.

— Bloomberg News

MAKING A POINT: The Mining Investment Middle East and Central Asia conference was conducted

between October 11 and 13, 2016. — Supplied picture

2016, discussed how industry players were coping with the volatile commodity prices, capital raising, investment strategies, technical innovations and where the mining industry is headed.

This strategic global mining conference aimed at connecting miners, investors, government officials and service providers for networking, partnering and

business matching, according to a press release. Several presentations were made by Savannah Resources, Alara Resources and Curtis and key speakers at the conference included Dr Fabio Scacciavillani, Chief Strategist of Oman Investment Fund, Willem Middelkoop, Founder of Commodity Discovery Funds and Henry Antwi, Head of Mining and

Metals at Oman Oil Company.

Positive feedback Feedback from the delegates was positive. “Everyone I met with had a genuine commitment to mining investment in the region and we saw tangible benefits from our participation in the event,” said Justin Richard, CEO of Alara Resources.

Mining Investment Middle

East and Central Asia will return to Muscat from October 16 and 18, 2017. It will continue to build on its strength as a global mining conference to bring international high profile investors and mining firms to Oman to raise awareness on the mining opportunities in Oman and Middle East region.

Mining Investment Middle East & Central Asia is organised

by Spire Events (Singapore) and is part of the global Mining Investment Series that span across Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.

SME DEVELOPMENT

Registration still open for BP’s SME programme Times News Service MUSCAT: Registration is still open for Khazzan Project for SME Development. An official at Sharakah confirmed that more than 190 applications have been received until date and they welcome more people to register.

The project is one of BP Oman Social Investment Programmes and is managed and implemented

by Sharakah. The objective is to select 20 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from all over Oman, assess their performance and guide them towards applying best practices to sustain and grow.

Mundhir Al Manji, Founder and Manager, Bella Luna Production said “We encourage all business owners specially those who are keen to grow their business, to participate in this project. The 1-to-1 sessions has helped us to assess our business and identify areas that need further improvement.”

According to Fatma Al Kindi, Project Specialist at Sharakah “Registration is still open and we are welcoming SMEs from all governorates. We have a very simple registration process via the website http://bp.sharakah.om. Those who are interested to know more can also call us to ask any questions.”

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016

MARKET MSM index ends lower

OMAN STOCKS

MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ........................................5,477.47 ............... 5,467.72 ................... 5,470.86 ....................5,477.70.................. -6.84 .................. -0.12 Financial Index .....................................7,090.56 ............... 7,077.35 ....................7,077.35 ................... 7,090.57................-13.22 .................. -0.19 Industrial Index .................................... 7,120.81 ...............7,082.45 .....................7,117.82 ................... 7,087.90................. 29.92 ...................0.42 Services Index ...................................... 3,022.52 ...............3,016.85 ...................3,020.43 ...................3,022.68..................-2.25 .................. -0.07 MSM SHARIAH INDEX.......................841.43 ..................840.12 ...................... 840.96 ...................... 841.07...................-0.11 .................. -0.01 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 7,630,446.....................1,604,125 .....................416 ................17,205,033,167 .................11 ........................7 .................... 21 .........................39

Al Jazeera Steel, up by 2.23%, was the top gainer on Wednesday, while Construction

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Materials was the top loser, down by 3.33% 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

MUSCAT: Trading volumes remained tepid and the MSM30 Index ended lower at 5,470.86 points, down by 0.12 per cent.

The MSM Sharia Index closed at 840.96 points, down by 0.01 per cent. HSBC Bank was the most active in terms of volume, while Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) was the most active in terms of turnover. Al Jazeera Steel, up by 2.23 per cent was the top gainer on Wednesday, while Construction Materials was the top loser, down by 3.33 per cent.

As many as 416 trades were executed on Wednesday, generating a turnover of OMR1.6 million with 7.63 million shares changing hands. Out of 39 traded securities, 11 advanced, seven declined and 21 remained unchanged.

Foreign investors switched to net buyers for OMR163,000 while Omani investors were net sellers of OMR156,000 followed by GCC and Arab investors for OMR7,000 worth of shares.

Financial Index down Financial Index closed at 7,077.35 points, down by 0.19 per cent.

Taageer Finance, Takaful Oman, Global Financial Investment and Bank Muscat gained 1.85 per cent, 0.63 per cent, 0.56 per cent and 0.48 per cent, respectively.

Al Sharqia Investment, Al Anwar Holding, BankDhofar and Oman & Emirates Holding declined by 1.75 per cent, 1.21 per cent, 0.91 per cent and 0.80 per cent, respectively.

Industrial Index advanced by 0.42 per cent to end at 7,117.82 points. Al Jazeera Steel, Oman Fisheries, Oman Cement and Al Anwar Ceramics gained 2.23 per cent, 1.72 per cent, 1.36 per cent and 1.31 per cent, respectively.

Construction Materials, down by 3.33 per cent, was the only loser.

Services Index declined by 0.07 per cent to close at 3,020.43

points. Port Services, Al Batinah Power and Al Suwadi Power increased by 1.27 per cent, 1.05 per cent and 1.05 per cent, respectively. Omantel and Ooredoo Oman declined by 1.34 per cent and 0.63 per cent, respectively.

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

OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ........................ 290,310 ............66,418..................... 23 ........... 0.220...........0.230 ...........0.220 .......... 0.229 .............0.224 ........... 0.005.............2.232 ................0.230..............0.230...................0.234 ..................28,601,633 .........0.100 OM0000001749 ............OMAN CEMENT .......................................................... 145,923 ........... 65,082........................1 ........... 0.446 ...........0.446 ...........0.446........... 0.446 .............0.440 ........... 0.006............. 1.364 ................0.446..............0.436...................0.440 .................147,569,229 ........0.100 OM0000002168............AL ANWAR CERAMIC TILES ...................................5,004 .................. 776........................3 ............0.159 ........... 0.159 ...........0.155 ............0.155 ............. 0.153............ 0.002............. 1.307 ................0.155 ...............0.151...................0.157 ................... 45,913,121 .........0.100 OM0000001145 ............PORT SERVICES CORPORATION .........................20,897 ...............4,989........................7 ........... 0.238 ...........0.239 ...........0.238........... 0.239 .............0.236 ........... 0.003..............1.271.................0.239..............0.238...................0.239...................22,714,560 .........0.100 OM0000004925 ...........AL BATINAH POWER.................................................. 77,608 .............14,978........................5 ............0.193 ........... 0.193 ...........0.193 ............0.193 ............. 0.191 ............ 0.002............. 1.047 ................0.193 .............. 0.193...................0.200 .................130,253,274........0.100 OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 134,453 ........... 55,860......................21 ............0.414 ........... 0.418 ...........0.414 ............0.416 ............. 0.414............ 0.002............. 0.483 ................0.418 .............. 0.416...................0.418................1,038,440,107 ......0.100

European shares fall European shares fell for an eighth day, following a global selloff amid growing anxiousness as polls indicated a tightening race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump for the US presidency.

Stoxx Europe 600 Index The Stoxx Europe 600 Index extended its lowest level since July, with automakers and banks falling the most, while the euro advanced. A gauge of volatility expectations climbed for an eighth day, its longest streak in more than five years.

The US presidential election is increasing anxiety in a market that is already suffering from skepticism about the economic recovery and concern about the path of central-bank stimulus.

“From a European perspective, people are afraid that a Trump presidency may mean even more protectionism and for a region that is dependent on exports and global trade, that’s something we don’t like,” said Michael Woischneck, who manages about $180 million as a senior equities manager at Lampe Asset Management in Dusseldorf, Germany.

“The earnings season has not been too good for us and we’ve seen some big disappointments so that’s also bringing us down.”

The Stoxx 600 fell 0.5 per cent at 11:02 a.m. in London, taking its eight-day slump to 3.1 per cent.

The VStoxx Index, which tends to move in opposite directions, added 1.9 per cent to its highest level since July.

OM0000001087............OMAN UNITED INSURANCE ............................... 225,235 ........... 64,786........................8 ........... 0.285 ...........0.290 ...........0.285........... 0.288 .............0.288 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.288..............0.287...................0.289 ..................28,800,000 ........0.100 OM0000001160 ............NATIONAL GAS ............................................................. 55,221 .............34,016........................1 ............0.616 ........... 0.616 ...........0.616 ............0.616 ............. 0.616............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.616 ............. 0.000...................0.612...................33,880,000.........0.100 OM0000001418 ............RAYSUT CEMENT ........................................................30,953 ............ 47,203........................3 ............1.525 ........... 1.525 ...........1.525 ............1.525 ............. 1.525............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.525 ............. 0.000...................1.530................. 305,000,000 .......0.100 OM0000001962............AL MADINA INVESTMENT ................................... 315,699.............16,697........................7 ........... 0.053 ........... 0.053 ...........0.052........... 0.053 .............0.053 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.052.............. 0.051...................0.053...................10,979,023 .........0.100 OM0000002820 ...........GULF INVESTMENT SERVICES ........................... 11,000 ............... 1,144........................2 ............0.104 ........... 0.104 ...........0.104........... 0.104 .............0.104 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.104..............0.103...................0.106.....................6,119,695 ..........0.100 OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES .........................................4,240 ...................912........................2 ............0.215 ........... 0.215 ...........0.215 ........... 0.219 .............0.219............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.215 .............. 0.215...................0.230 .................. 65,432,311 .........0.100 OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................ 290,000...........40,600..................... 10 ............0.140 ........... 0.140 ...........0.140........... 0.140 .............0.140 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.140..............0.140................... 0.141 ................. 224,629,908 .......0.100 OM0000003661 ............VOLTAMP ENERGY ....................................................... 1,000 ..................450........................1 ........... 0.450 ...........0.450 ...........0.450........... 0.450 .............0.450 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.450..............0.450...................0.456...................27,225,000.........0.100 OM0000004768 ...........AL MADINA TAKAFUL.............................................. 64,900 ...............4,413........................2 ........... 0.068 ...........0.068 ...........0.068........... 0.068 .............0.068 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.068..............0.068...................0.069...................11,900,000 .........0.100 OM0000005005 ...........ALMAHA CERAMICS ................................................ 150,000 ........... 73,300........................5 ........... 0.490 ...........0.490 ...........0.488........... 0.488 .............0.488 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.488..............0.450...................0.490 ..................25,620,000.........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ...................................................... 759,324 ......... 105,633..................... 25 ............0.139 ........... 0.140 ...........0.139 ............0.139 ............. 0.139............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.139 .............. 0.139...................0.140..................203,301,603........0.100 OM0000003968 ...........OOREDOO....................................................................... 228,747 .........144,229..................... 36 ........... 0.644 ...........0.644 ...........0.628........... 0.632 .............0.636 ...........-0.004 ........... -0.629 ...............0.632..............0.628...................0.632.................. 411,396,753 ........0.100 OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING................................................ 66,000 .............10,784......................17 ............0.165 ........... 0.165 ...........0.163 ............0.163 ............. 0.165............-0.002 ............-1.212................0.163 .............. 0.163...................0.164...................28,525,400.........0.100 OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION ........................ 187,490..........275,939..................... 30 ............1.480 ........... 1.485 ...........1.470 ............1.470 .............1.490............-0.020 ........... -1.342 ...............1.480 ..............1.480...................1.485 ................1,102,500,000 ......0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 3,064,004 . 1,028,207...................209 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ..... 20........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000003281............TAAGEER FINANCE ...................................................39,000 .............. 4,290........................4 ............0.110 ........... 0.110............0.110 ............0.110 .............0.108 ........... 0.002............. 1.852 ................0.110 .............. 0.110................... 0.111 ...................27,894,900.........0.100 OM0000001566 ............OMAN FISHERIES ..................................................... 214,150.............12,635..................... 10 ........... 0.059 ...........0.059 ...........0.059........... 0.059 .............0.058 ............0.001 ............. 1.724 ................0.059..............0.059...................0.060 ................... 7,375,000 ..........0.100 OM0000004933 ...........AL SUWADI POWER ....................................................54,663 .............10,550........................5 ............0.193 ........... 0.193 ...........0.193 ............0.193 ............. 0.191 ............ 0.002............. 1.047 ................0.193 .............. 0.193...................0.195 ..................137,880,424 ........0.100 OM0000004776 ...........TAKAFUL OMAN INSURANCE ............................. 44,000 ............... 7,095........................6 ............0.162 ........... 0.166 ...........0.160............0.161 .............0.160 ............0.001 ............. 0.625 ................0.164 .............. 0.163...................0.166...................16,100,000 .........0.100 OM0000003125 ............GLOBAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ..................12,000 ...............2,136........................6 ............0.178 ........... 0.178 ...........0.178 ............0.178 ............. 0.177.............0.001 ............. 0.565 ................0.178 .............. 0.177...................0.178 ...................35,600,000.........0.100 OM0000001301 ............DHOFAR CATTLE FEED .............................................. 4,585 ...............1,004........................1 ............0.219 ........... 0.219 ...........0.219........... 0.220 .............0.220 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.219 ............. 0.000...................0.219................... 17,787,000 .........0.100 OM0000001400 ...........OMAN FLOUR MILLS ............................................... 120,688 ............ 79,171........................6 ............0.656 ........... 0.656 ...........0.656........... 0.656 .............0.656 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.656..............0.636...................0.656..................103,320,000 .......0.100 OM0000001426............OMAN REFRESHMENT ....................................................20 .....................43........................1 ............2.150 ........... 2.150 ...........2.150........... 2.150 .............2.150............ 0.000.............0.000 ................2.150 ..............2.150...................0.000 .................107,500,000........0.100 OM0000001517 ............HSBC BANK OMAN .................................................... 1,429,950 .......161,780..................... 26 ............0.113 ........... 0.115............0.113 ............0.113 ............. 0.113 ............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.113 ...............0.113................... 0.114 ..................226,035,345 .......0.100 OM0000002200 ...........AHLI BANK ..................................................................... 60,000 .............11,040........................4 ............0.184 ........... 0.184 ...........0.184........... 0.184 .............0.184 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.184..............0.170...................0.184................. 262,206,650 .......0.100 OM0000002580 ...........OMAN EDU. & TRIN. INV. ............................................6,000 ..................890........................2 ............0.149 ........... 0.149 ...........0.148........... 0.148 .............0.148............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.148 ..............0.146...................0.160...................10,360,000.........0.100 OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 793,646 ............74,166......................41 ........... 0.094 ...........0.094 ...........0.093........... 0.093 .............0.093 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.094..............0.093...................0.094 ..................26,968,199 .........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 357,332.............28,113......................16 ........... 0.079 ........... 0.079 ...........0.078........... 0.079 .............0.079 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.078..............0.078...................0.079..................118,500,000........0.100 OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK.............................................. 203,800............ 13,211......................11 ........... 0.065 ...........0.065 ...........0.064........... 0.065 .............0.065 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.064..............0.064...................0.065...................65,000,000.........0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING........... 410,000 ...........50,902.....................20 ............0.126 ........... 0.126 ...........0.123 ........... 0.124 ............. 0.125............-0.001 ........... -0.800 ...............0.123 ..............0.122...................0.123................... 15,112,500 .........0.100 OM0000002549 ...........BANK DHOFAR ............................................................ 210,742.............45,742........................6 ............0.219 ........... 0.219 ...........0.217 ............0.217 .............0.219............-0.002 ........... -0.913................0.217 ..............0.214...................0.217..................412,126,704 ........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING ........... 534,405 ............59,974..................... 39 ............0.113 ........... 0.113............0.112 ............0.112 ............. 0.114............-0.002 ............-1.754................0.112 .............. 0.112................... 0.113 ...................10,080,000.........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 4,494,981...... 562,743.................. 204 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ...... 17........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

– United Securities/Bloomberg News

I N D I A’ S B I G G E S T C O N G L O M E R AT E

RESTRUCTURING PLAN

Mighty Tata empire split into two as Thomson Reuters slashes 2,000 jobs Mistry stays as chairman of units MUMBAI: Ratan Tata replaced Cyrus Mistry atop the holding company of India’s biggest conglomerate in a single board meeting. Evicting Mistry from the boards of about a dozen companies in the group won’t be so easy.

A week after the coup at Tata Sons, Mistry is still chairman and non-executive director of Tata Motors, owner of Jaguar Land Rover; Tata Power and Indian Hotels, which runs the Pierre in New York, the companies said in stock exchange filings on Tuesday. Tata Sons doesn’t hold a majority of the stock in those and other group units, making the task of evicting Mistry more difficult.

The directors of key listed companies are likely to meet in the next fortnight to discuss earnings for the July-September quarter, giving investors an early indicator of how the dual power structure will affect the businesses. The anomaly could also put off potential candidates for the top job at Bombay House —the south Mumbai headquarters of the Tata Group for nearly a century. There are 29 publicly traded companies under Tata Sons, with a combined market value of about $120 billion.

“The long drawn-out battle will slowly and gradually erode the ‘Tata premium’ that group companies traditionally enjoyed,” said A. K. Prabhakar, head of research at IDBI Capital Market Services. In Mumbai. “No major decisions will be taken until Mistry’s successor is in place.”

Since Mistry’s removal as group chairman, Tata’s listed companies have lost a combined $6 billion in market value.

Debasis Ray, a spokesman for Tata Sons, did not immediately respond to an e-mail seeking com-

Ratan Tata. — Bloomberg file picture

ment. Mistry’s office declined to comment on the matter.

So far, there’s little sign that Ratan Tata, 78, and Mistry, 48, will find an amicable solution. Mistry was “shocked beyond words” at the decision to remove him, calling it “unique in the annals of corporate history,” according to an e-mail he sent to the board that was seen by Bloomberg News. Since then both sides have issued a volley of acrimonious public statements, slamming the other side.

Tata Sons said on October 27 that Mistry’s leaked e-mail “makes unsubstantiated claims and malicious allegations” and that records to disprove them will be disclosed to “appropriate forums, if and when necessary.” A release from Mistry’s office on Tuesday accused Tata’s side of making insinuations that were “false” and “mischievous.” “It is not likely to be very easy to find a solution,”

said Hyderabad-based Kavil Ramachandran, executive director of the Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Enterprise at the Indian School of Business.

The company would do better to temper emotions with the help of an outsider, possibly a respected member of the Parsi community to which both Ratan Tata and Mistry belong, he said. With Mistry giving no indication as yet whether he intends to resign from the individual boards, investors are bracing for confusion due to the new structure, said Mahendra Patil, a managing partner at Mumbai-based financial services company XMPUS Financial Services LLP. For Mistry to be removed from the boards of individual companies, the directors and shareholders would have to vote, he said.

“Decision-making of critical issues pertaining to the operations of the companies might be de-

ferred till there is a clarity on who’s really in charge,” Patil said in a telephone interview. “There is a possibility of a long-drawn boardroom as well as courtroom battle.”

While Tata Sons typically owns around 25 per cent to 30 per cent of the stock in the group’s major units, it probably has enough persuasive power to get other minority shareholders to side with them, said Shriram Subramanian, founder of proxy-advisory firm InGovern Research Services.

Mistry is also chairman of software services firm Tata Consultancy Services, the most valuable asset in the group, but Tata Sons holds 73 per cent of that unit.

Under Section 169 of India’s Companies Act, Tata Sons, as a shareholder, can propose a resolution to remove Mistry as a director, he said. The board then puts the resolution up for vote to all shareholders after giving the director an opportunity to be heard. In the event, he refuses to do so, the board can vote for his removal.

But Tata doesn’t need to strip Mistry of his directorship to stop him running the individual units.

Instead, it can persuade the board to vote for his removal as chairman in the same way the holding company did. Tata Sons itself hasn’t removed Mistry as a director, only as chairman, Subramanian said.

“If the idea is to only remove Mistry as a chairman, then the board can express no confidence in him and ask him to step down,” he said. In the meantime, the distraction of a divided management will weigh on earnings and hurt the shares, said Linus Lim, who oversees $1.4 billion as co-chief investment officer at Phillip Capital Management in Singapore.

— Bloomberg News

LONDON: Thomson Reuters is cutting 2,000 jobs worldwide as the news and information provider restructures to focus on growth areas like its risk and legal units.

The company will take a fourth-quarter charge of $200 million to $250 million, mostly in its enterprise, technology and operations group, as part of the cuts, according to a statement on Tuesday. The resulting savings are projected to be of “a similar magnitude” to the charge, it said.

The shares jumped as much as 5.5 per cent, the biggest intraday gain in more than 5 years. It traded up 4 per cent to $41 at 10:53am in New York.

50,000 employees Thomson Reuters has about 50,000 employees, according to a company spokesman. So the cuts, disclosed in an e-mailed statement, will affect about 4 per cent of its workforce.

In an earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Jim Smith cited “a more challenging revenue environment than we had expected at the start of the year” and said the charge “allows us to significantly simplify the business and deliver more value to customers.”

The cuts come even as Reuters reported third-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates as its core financial subscription businesses improved, bolstered by growth in the Americas.

Earnings excluding some items rose 20 per cent to 54 cents a share, the New Yorkbased company said in the statement. That compared with the 47-cent average of analysts’ estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

Revenue from continuing operations was $2.74 billion, slightly

below analysts’ projections for $2.75 billion.

Canadian operations Smith and Chief Financial Officer Stephane Bello are relocating to Toronto, the company said last month as it expands its Canadian operations with a new technology center in the city. Thomson Reuters, which provides news, data and analytics to the financial industry, law and accounting firms, corporations and governments, in April forecast revenue growth of as much as 3 per cent for the year, excluding discontinued operations.

Thomson Reuters agreed in July to sell its intellectual property and science operation to private equity firms for $3.55 billion. It plans to use proceeds to buy back shares, repay debt and reinvest in its businesses, including financial, compliance and tax products, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.

Sales at the financial division, the company’s largest, rose 1 per cent to $1.52 billion.

The unit’s adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation increased 10 per cent, or 7 per cent before the effects of shifting currencies.

Revenue was little changed in the legal unit and gained 6 per cent in the tax and accounting division.

Adjusted Ebitda fell 1 per cent in the legal unit and climbed 9 per cent in the tax division before adjusting for currency moves.

— Bloomberg News

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Oman Oasis wins Most Trusted Brand award

Waljat College organises lecture on fire and safety

Oman’s Most Trusted Brands 2016 survey aims to identify the

MUSCAT: Health and safety are always given top priorities at Waljat College of Applied Sciences along with quality and education.

Arbind Kumar Choudhary, the health and safety committee coordinator in coordination with the committee members, organised a guest lecture on 'Fire & Safety' by Ali Khalfan Al-Hadidi, Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulances (Pacda).

Al Hadidi explained how to use different types of fire extinguishers in various kinds of situations as well as rules and regulation to be followed during a real fire situation. The lecture was organised in the college auditorium, says a press release.

Choudhary in coordination with Pacda also organised a mock fire drill activity on the college

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premises in KOM. The objective was to create awareness among students, staff and faculty members about fire safety and rescue operations. The whole exercise was aimed at preparedness to handle emergency and rescue operations. The Pacda team did an elaborate presentation on the use of safe equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire blankets, etc. The demonstration on operational aspects of handling civilian rescue operations gave an insight on Pacda’s commitment towards providing highest level of safety standards to the society.

Dr S. L. Gupta, dean stated, “Our college believes not only in imparting international quality education to our students but also believes in building holistic development of them.”

brands that bond the best with consumers

MUSCAT: Oman Oasis, the nation’s leading water brand produced and distributed by Oasis Water Company, won Oman’s Most Trusted Brand Award (Omani Brand category) in the survey conducted by a local newspaper and voted by the people of Oman.

Oman’s Most Trusted Brands 2016 survey aims to identify the brands that bond the best with consumers. It was conducted online recently and received a total of 189,023 votes. It featured brands across 10 categories - Airlines, Automotive, Banks, Hypermarkets,

Investment and Finance Companies, Jewellery, Money Exchanges, Private Hospitals, Telecom and Omani brand.

The results showed a significant 33% of the people voiced their sincere trust in Oman Oasis, voting the brand as Oman’s Most Trusted brand, wherein more than 100 Omani brands competed in the Omani Brand category, clearly indicating that the nation’s preferred water brand is also the most trusted.

Speaking on the occasion, N. Janardhan, chief operating of-

ficer – Manufacturing Sector, The Zubair Corporation said, “Trust is the most important aspect in the success of any consumer brand.

So it is a true honour receiving an award that acknowledges and recognises the trust our consumers have retained in us. It is our endeavour to continue satisfying our consumers and thereby emerge as a sustained value creator."

Oman Oasis has always ensured the quality of its products by adhering to stringent quality control, maintaining international stand-

ards and production practices securing numerous regional and international awards and certifications. It is this unflinching commitment to the highest quality standards that has now also earned them the title of Oman’s Most Trusted Brand.

“We’re honoured to be recognised as the Oman’s most trusted brand," said N. S. S. Subramanian, group general manager of Oasis Water Company.

“It reflects the passion, hard work and dedication we have put in to provide the best products, service and convenience to our customers every day,” he added.

Saleh Suleiman Al Amri, Senior Administration manager added, “Winning this accolade is truly positive for Oman Oasis as it highlights that our efforts have been in the right direction.”

With this earnest achievement of trust from the people of Oman, Oman Oasis will continue to work tirelessly to further improve itself in every aspect of its operations, winning the laurels and hearts of consumers in Oman.

AL HASHAR ELECTRONICS

CONSERVING ENVIRONMENT

Italian Karnival offers good deals on top-notch kitchen appliances

be’ah waste management to operate in Dakhiliyah MUSCAT:: be’ah started its operations in Al Dakhiliya with Bidbid being the first wilayat to witness be’ah’s services. The sector takeover will follow gradually to the rest of wilayats.

The operations are conducted via international operator, Averda, and closely monitored by specialised workforce from be’ah to ensure safe, efficient and smooth transition from the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources to be’ah. Averda has international experience and expertise with over three decades of experience and is providing waste

management services across three continents, says a press release.

Averda’s services in Al Dakhiliyah extends to allocating sufficient amount of bins and maintaining them, ensuring a clean and clear surroundings of the bins by 20 metres, and finally collecting the waste and transferring them to engineered landfills.

Modern equipment The infrastructure in Al Dakhiliyah consists of an engineered landfill in Izz in Manah and six engineered transfer station in Bidbid, Samail, Adam, Izki, Bahla

and Nizwa. The waste management sector in Oman is entering a new era with waste being collected and transferred using modern equipment, as well as, distributing new bins in residential, commercial, and touristic areas.

In addition, the service provider will clean and sterilise the bins following the conditions set to them by be’ah. be’ah is also conducting an awareness campaign to the public in Al Dakhiliyah regarding be’ah’s role and strategy as well as the support required from them to conserve their own health and environment.

MUSCAT: Italian Kitchen Karnival, the most exciting celebration of world-class kitchen brands from Italy, is on, at Al Hashar Electronics, offering customers never-before deals on top-notch, innovative kitchen appliances that combine functional supremacy and design brilliance.

According to Rajeev Sharma, the general manager of Al Hashar Electronics, “Customers stand to benefit greatly from the Italian Kitchen Karnival. This is a celebration on multiple levels: we have expanded our kitchen portfolio with the widest collection of Italian super-brands that stand out for their optimised performance and sleek design aesthetics.”

“Just a visit to any of Al Hashar Electronics showrooms can completely transform your ideas about

contemporary kitchen design and performance. Further, these are now available at never before prices,” Sharma added.

Al Hashar Electronics has lined up an amazing range of built-in and stand alone kitchen appliances ranging from hobs, hoods, ovens from Ariston; superb kitchen furniture boasting innovative tech-

nology and design from Diemme Cucine; upscale modular fitted kitchens from Composit; and stylish sinks and mixer taps from Foster, among others, at unbelievable prices.

For instance, three-meter Italian modular kitchens are available at prices starting from OMR999.

Discounts and offers are available on all brands and models.

The Italian Kitchen Karnival is underway at all the Al Hashar Electronics showrooms including its flagship showrooms in Ruwi and Oman Avenues Mall, and showrooms in Ruwi High Street, Sur, Sohar, Ibri and Salalah.

Al Hashar Electronics is the most trusted name in the Sultanate’s electronics, home appliances, HVAC, modular kitchens and storage solutions segments.

MILESTONE

Al Ansari completes 7m safe man-hours MUSCAT: Al Ansari Trading recently celebrated an important milestone in the company’s history by completing 7 million safe man-hours on the police barracks and housing complex for the Royal Oman Police (ROP) in the Salalah.

This figure represents the combined man-hours on the project without any incident or loss time injury. The project spans over 25,000 sq. m and with over 800 people involved in the project, says

a press release.

Deepak Seru, CEO of Al Ansari of construction unit, stated, “This achievement speaks of our company’s commitment towards safety and our desire to operate at the highest international standards.

This would have not been possible without the combined efforts of the project team, QHSE team, and our client Royal Oman Police."

Al Ansari execution team has ensured customer satisfaction by

taking care of all essential tasks.

This not only requires sound technical and management skills it also requires building an equation with the local community.

Seeru added, “There can be no compromise when it comes to the safety of our employees as well as to surrounding communities. This is an integral part of our drive for operational excellence and it is only the way of executing projects at Al Ansari."

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Lincoln MKC offers exceptional luxury Right from its

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premium looks, to the inclusion of advanced features and technologies, every aspect of the MKC is well thought of

MUSCAT: Lincoln MKC is an elegant work of automotive luxury from Lincoln Motor Company.

Right from its premium looks, to the inclusion of advanced features and technologies, every aspect of the MKC is well thought of.

In the MKC great attention is paid to ensuring high quality of all customer interface points, from rich materials and exquisite detailing on the door panels and seats, to the clean, uncluttered one-piece centre console that helps to create a calm and open environment.

A sweeping, full-width instrument panel, complete with the Lincoln signature push-button gear shift, contributes to a sense of spaciousness and creates storage space in the centre console where a traditional gear shift would be.

Throughout the cabin, available open-pore wood trim, door-panel stitching, and exclusive Bridge of Weir Deepsoft leather-trimmed seats accentuate Lincoln MKC’s elegance and grace. Deepsoft leather is non-embossed, chromium-free leather that undergoes a 16-hour softening process to give it a supple, natural feel.

The Lincoln MKC features a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost turbocharged engine delivering a competitive 240

horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 270 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,000 rpm, the most torque per litre in its class.

Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive evaluates road conditions in milliseconds, compensating for and transferring power between the wheels to provide a confident grip and solid response on varying surfaces through differing weather conditions. It modulates the torque to manage understeer and oversteer situations and provides a dynamic and sporty feel that more closely resembles a rearwheel-drive experience.

The SYNC with MyLincoln Touch™ driver connectivity system enables control of phone, entertainment, climate and optional navigation by means of voice-activated commands or simple touch controls on an 8-inch screen.

Knobs and buttons on the centre console provide additional access to easily adjust air conditioning and sound system settings.

Driver-assist technologies help define Lincoln MKC as the ultimate small premium utility vehicle. The following smart features are available. Park out assist uses sensors to guide drivers out of tight parallel parking spots, an addition to active park assist that helps locate a parallel parking

space and guide the driver into it.

Adaptive cruise control uses sensors to detect when traffic in front of the vehicle slows. The vehicle automatically slows down, and resumes cruising speed when the sensors detect traffic has cleared.

A collision warning system alerts the driver if it detects a potential front-end crash.

The Lincoln MKC’s active noise control system consists of a control unit and a series of speakers and microphones that capture, analyse and refine or cancel sound waves to enhance overall sound quality in the cabin and provide a pleasant driving environment.

Torque Vectoring Control, standard across all models, increases the fun-to-drive factor, balancing the distribution of engine torque to the front wheels for greater stability in cornering situations. Drivers can choose any of three drive modes: sport, comfort and normal.

In sport mode, automatic downshifting provides more torque and increased performance. The chosen setting displays on the vehicle’s advanced LED instrument panel, blue for comfort mode and red for sport mode. This allows drivers to select the handling and responsiveness that best suits

their driving preference.

From its computer-optimised crumple zones and rigid body architecture made of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel, to its seven standard airbags including a driver’s knee airbag, the Lincoln MKC makes the safety of its occupants a top priority.

The Lincoln MKC also provides AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, traction control and electronic brake force distribution.

Lane-Keeping System includes Lane-Keeping Alert and LaneKeeping Aid. With Lane Keeping Alert, the steering wheel vibrates when drivers are straying from their lane. Lane-Keeping Aid provides a mild steering input to encourage drivers to steer toward the centre of the lane. Blind Spot Information System, or BLIS, signals the driver when a vehicle enters one of its blind spots by displaying an indicator in the sideview mirror.

Cross-traffic alert detects traffic approaching from either side as the vehicle backs out of a parking space and warns the driver when another vehicle is present. Rearview camera displays image on the centre console-mounted 8-inch screen.

Lincoln vehicles are distributed

by Arabian Car Marketing Co.

MUSCAT: Sohar Aluminium (SA) launched a bilingual technical dictionary which can be accessed by all its employees.

This specialised dictionary includes a list of around 650 technical terms used in the various areas of an aluminium smelter with bilingual definitions. It is organised alphabetically and contains clear and concise descriptions for the industry’s main operational areas, equipment, raw material, products among others, says a press release.

This project which was led by the Communications Department started in April 2016 and entailed the valuable input and active involvement of the company’s various departments.

Assigned champions coordinated with employees across the company to compile comprehensive lists of technical terms used in their respective areas.

The terminologies were chosen by the operations teams themselves. Subsequent meetings were then held with operators, supervisors, technicians, and specialists to review the definitions and ensure accuracy and proficiency. The team also made sure that the content and the language used is simple and friendly so that non-technical people working in the company can easily relate to it.

The executive committee headed by Eng. Said Al Masoudi, chief executive officer, said, “Our sincere appreciation goes to the team for the time and effort dedicated to this project. This is a ma-

The dictionary includes a list of around 650 technical terms used in the various areas of an aluminium smelter with bilingual definitions. It is organised alphabetically and contains clear and concise descriptions for the industry’s main operational areas equipment jor milestone for Sohar Aluminium and a genuine example of how our company is contributing in genuine ways to the development of our people and the sustainability of our company.”

He continued, “The technical dictionary will induce more alignment between the teams in different departments breaching the gap between technical and non-technical people so that they can easily communicate.”

Dana Geadah, Communications manager, Sohar Aluminium said, “The technical dictionary is now available on our internal portal as a live document which can be continuously updated. Employees can easily access it and they are encouraged to share their comments to continuously improve and increase the content.”

‘SANGEETHA SANGAMAM’

Tamil Wing’s musical treat to be held on Nov. 11 MUSCAT: Tamil Wing of the Indian Social Club is organising a musical treat titled ‘Sangeetha Sangamam’ featuring the renowned Indian playback and classical singer Unnikrishnan on November 11 at the City Amphitheatre, Qurum.

Tamil Wing has been actively organising socio cultural events regularly to cater to its members. Tamil Wing will be honouring Unni Krishnan with Lifetime Achievement Award, says a press release.

Unnikrishnan, one of the most prominent playback singer in the South Indian music industry was introduced to Carnatic music at the tender age of 12 and

has gone on to become one of the most sought after singers in both the Carnatic vocal and the cine industry. He has sung hundreds of songs in all the south Indian

languages and has received the National award for his song Ennavale Adi Ennavale from the movie Kaadhalan in Tamil. His career in the film industry spans more than two decades and he has been acting as a judge in the Super Singer show in Vijay TV. He also performs Carnatic vocal across various platforms.

Unnikrishnan will share the stage with other star singers including Haricharan, Gaana bala, Sakthisree Gopalan, Anitha Karthikeyan and Harihara Sudhan. Saadhaga Paravaigal will score the music for the show.

Priyanka Deshpande, who has become dear to television viewers

all over the world with her stint as anchor of the Vijay TV’s show Super Singer, will anchor the musical extravaganza.

Naveen, Deena, Sarath and Sathish of Kalakkapovadu Yaaru fame will treat the audience with their performances that is sure to ensure laughter therapy for the audience.

Saadhaga Paravaigal, one of the very few music troupes having 100% manual orchestra in the music and entertainment industry, will score the background music for the event. The orchestra is the culmination of the effort of the brothers Sankar Ram and Bharanidharan and their dedication to the music.

C A PA C E N T R E O F AV I AT I O N

Qatar Airways named Airline of the Year DOHA: Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive - Qatar Airways, was presented with the Airline of the Year award at the recent CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence, receiving the honour in person from Peter Harbison, Capa executive chairman during a gala dinner at the Okura Hotel Amsterdam.

The airline’s ambition, significant strategic growth and industry-wide contribution were commended as part of the accolade, which was awarded for Qatar Airways’ continued delivery of

innovative products and services and for its outstanding success for developing strong global airline alliances, says a press release.

Al Baker said, “I am delighted to collect the award for Airline of the Year on behalf of Qatar Airways.

This is testament to the work and dedication of all those who work for Qatar Airways to pursue our common goal of delivering excellent service and hospitality.”

Al Baker also provided a key note speech during the Capa 2016 Global Summit conference

and participated in a high level panel discussion to a crowd of more than 200 airline industry representatives.

Noting the airline will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, He said, “Our discipline and our compassion have driven the success of Qatar Airways over the first 20 years, from an airline with just four aircraft to a leading airline of today, with a fleet of over 190 aircraft – all of the youngest and most technologically advanced and efficient aircraft in the world.”

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CCE launches annual staff development workshop calendar

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Cash gift offer on JAC light trucks returns Under this promotion that will now last till December 10, TAC is offering a guaranteed cash gift of OMR650 on JAC 3 Ton trucks

MUSCAT: Caledonian College of Engineering (CCE) launched its annual staff development workshop calendar, aimed at benefitting all levels and postholders among the 400 staff employed by the college.

Staff members are the wealth of any institution and the ongoing development of their skills and competence is key to the growth of the institution as a whole. This is particularly the case in higher education which must keep abreast of, if not help steer innovations in industry, and is especially relevant to the field of engineering and technology, where the pace of change is rapid.

At CCE emphasis on the professional development of both national and expatriate staff has been enshrined in successive strategic plans with the result that over 30 staff have studied for higher qualifications, including PhD, under the college’s generous professional development (PD) scheme.

At a moment when the region is tightening its belt with regard to non-essential spending, CCE continues to invest in PD, facilitating postgraduate and advance research through agreements with the college’s affiliates in UK and India.

Not all PD requires major funding, however, and there are many ways in which to enrich the staff experience and to encourage best practice. CCE’s staff develop-

ment calendar is a case in point.

This in-house schedule of events offers in-depth presentations and workshops on a range of technical, engineering-focused themes so that new knowledge is shared between academic peers.

The calendar, which includes several sessions per week throughout the academic year and is conducted on both college campuses, is not confined to technical subjects alone, but includes a range of presentations that address pedagogy, quality issues, general academic themes and administrative, language and soft skills. Identified each year through the annual staff appraisal system, and conducted for colleagues by colleagues, the sessions reflect the college’s focus on lifelong learning.

While many colleges have a similar approach to staff development, CCE is proud of the comprehensive nature of its PD Calendar with around 110 staff workshops scheduled between September and December 2016, facilitated by more than 40 dynamic and qualified staff. Workshops focusing on pedagogy, technology in the classroom, HSE and department-related sessions are particularly well attended and it is hoped that the college will find the opportunity to share its expertise with other higher education institutions for the enhancement of best practice across the sector.

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and OMR850 on JAC 4 Ton trucks

MUSCAT: Due to popular demand, Towell Auto Centre, a leading automobile distributor in the country, has re-launched the rewarding cash gift offer on JAC Motors light trucks.

Under this promotion that will now last till December 10, TAC is offering a guaranteed cash gift of OMR650 on JAC 3 Ton trucks and OMR850 on JAC 4 Ton trucks.

This makes the JAC 3 Ton (2.8L) trucks available at a starting price of OMR6,499 and JAC 4 Ton (3.8L) trucks at an unbelievable price of OMR8,499, exclusively at TAC, says a press release.

With JAC Motors’ efficient and value for money trucks and TAC’s guaranteed cash gift offer on them, this is indeed a value deal for potential customers.

A senior spokesperson of TAC explained, “We have re-launched

the cash gift offer on JAC trucks because of the overwhelming response we got from our esteemed customers. In a short span of time, JAC trucks have won the hearts of many across the country because of their rigidity, versatility and feature-loaded efficiency and comfort. They are equipped to meet varied business needs at a cost-effective price, making them an ideal vehicle choice for small and medium businesses.

“We hope our customers will continue to benefit from our guaranteed cash gift promotions that offer huge savings. As it is, JAC trucks are highly reasonable and emphasise fuel efficiency.

“They have been developed over many years of R&D based on advanced European and Asian platform technologies.”

JAC trucks are well-known in Oman for their powerful, reliable performance and comfort features such as refrigerated storage, water tanks and a strong load capacity.

They are not only sensibly priced for the kind of performance they give but they also contribute to business cost optimisation as their maintenance costs are very reasonable. So they prove to be an ideal workhorse especially for those in construction, logistics and transportation business.

Moreover, JAC trucks are powered by world class independent technology diesel engines that offer impressive fuel efficiency, environmental performance and ultimate safety.

In Oman, TAC is the sole distributor of JAC light-duty trucks.

LUCKY WINNER

OTE picks Chery Ramadan raffle winner MUSCAT: It was a special evening at the Chery showroom, Mabelah where the handover ceremony for Ramadan ‘Chery Grand Raffle’ was concluded recently.

The grand prize was the magnificent 2016 Chery Tiggo 3 which was driven home by the lucky winner, Nabil Juma Al Harrasi from Rustaq. He had purchased his very first Chery Tiggo 3 during Ramadan and thereby participated in the promotion scheme, says a press release.

A beaming Nabil commented, “My association with Chery has

been fantastic. I admire the brand and the Chery Tiggo3 has become my favourite within these past weeks. I am happy that my family can enjoy the pleasure of an additional Tiggo 3 and appreciate its ruggedness, refinement and fantastic capabilities. I look forward to many exciting journeys with the new Tiggo 3.”

Chery has gained rapid popularity in Oman not just for its value offerings but also because the cars are rich in features, technology and a delight to drive. OTE Group represents Chery in the Sultanate.

WA L K AT H O N

Omantel extends support to Oman Cancer Association MUSCAT: Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel), the first telecom provider in the Sultanate, has joined hands with the Oman Cancer Association (OCA) to provide support to their daily operations, activities and initiatives across the Sultanate and help cancer patients through the treatment process by providing them with supplements that stimulate activity.

Omantel’s support to the OCA has been going on for more than three years as part of its CSR strategy in addition to the participation of employees in the annual walkathon, says a press release.

Commenting on the ongoing relationship with the Oman Cancer Association, Laila Al Wahaibi,

Omantel’s CSR manager noted, “Joining hands with various social responsibility associations is at the heart of every initiative we do at Omantel. Nearly everyone has been touched by cancer in some way or another, so supporting the noble initiatives of the Oman Cancer Association (OCA) is of great importance to us. They provide an outstanding service in our communities, supporting affected families, raising the level of public awareness, promoting early detection and healthy lifestyle. Our support for OCA, and other similar non-profit associations, year-after-year broadens the reach of these organisations and provides much needed assistance with medical care and resources to

those who need it most.”

The contribution from Omantel will go towards supporting the organisation’s day-to-day activities including the supply of necessary protein supplements to cancer pa-

tients who are under treatment in outpatient facilities, especially for those undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Thanking Omantel for its support and highlighting the signifi-

cance of this partnership, Dr Wahid Al Kharusi, the president of OCA said, “The support and their participation we continue to receive from companies such as Omantel has a far deeper significance to those we serve. With every donation we receive we are able to extend our reach to a greater number of cancer patients and show them and their families that they are not in the fight alone and that we are there to support them in their time of need. This is why, on behalf of the Oman Cancer Association, I would like to thank Omantel for their continued support.

We consider them as an invaluable partner in our quest towards better awareness, healthier lives and a future where cancer no longer has

a negative impact on our lives.”

“The various activities, initiatives and events carried out or organised by OCA go a long way in helping unite community members across Oman to both celebrate people who have battled cancer and remember loved ones lost, as well as take action in helping build awareness and work towards finishing the fight once and for all.

We as a company are truly honoured to be in a position to sponsor such a worthy cause and be a part of this fight in Oman,” added Laila Al Wahaibi.

Omantel has also displayed the cancer logo on its head quarter building in Al Mawaleh using moving lights on the occasion of cancer awareness month.

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Bank Muscat launches asset management app The Bank Muscat asset management app opens a whole new world of convenience with the key features aimed at familiarising customers with the world of investment

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, in step with its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and innovation reflecting the latest technological trends in banking, has launched a mobile application showcasing key asset management services.

The Bank Muscat asset management app opens a whole new world of convenience with the key features aimed at familiarising customers with the world of investment. The app has a very user friendly interface providing

highlights on various investment product offerings such as mutual funds and throws light on frequently asked questions (FAQs) on risks and returns associated with investing, understanding investing and how to plan for it, says a press release.

Unleashing an innovative concept aimed at adding value and enhancing the banking experience, the asset management app is accessible for Bank Muscat customers and non-bank customers. The Bank Muscat Asset Management app is available in

English and can be downloaded free from Apple Store, Google Play Store, Windows Store or Blackberry World. Users are only required to register themselves to have access to the app.

Key feature Detailed information of Bank Muscat asset management products are available on the app to help customers invest in these schemes. Another key feature of the app relates to financial tools and calculators. The app also updates customers on financial market developments.

In Oman, the tech-savvy youth are increasingly adapting to mobile banking and the app serves as an extension of the top-notch banking facility from Bank Muscat which lays emphasis on innovative channels and products to enhance service in tune with the modern banking requirements.

A keen perception of customer requirements enables Bank Muscat to develop products in

line with the current and emerging needs.

Bank Muscat is the largest asset manager in Oman with the Private Equity and Asset Management division managing over $2.1 billion worth of assets.

The paramount position enjoyed by Bank Muscat Private Equity and Asset Management division reaffirms the bank as a safe and reliable partner for financial investments. The bank constantly endeavours to offer the highest quality of service backed by professionals with proven investment management skills.

Bank Muscat asset management introduced the concept of mutual funds to Oman as well as index investing to the GCC. The bank’s flagship mutual funds are Muscat Fund and Oryx Fund.

For the second consecutive year, Bank Muscat Oryx Fund won the prestigious 2016 Thomson Reuters Lipper Fund Award for the ‘Best Mena Fund’ based on its last 3-year performance.

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Ooredoo Nojoom loyalty programme to reward business customers MUSCAT: Reflecting its growing popularity with Oman’s burgeoning entrepreneurial community, Ooredoo’s has launched its Nojoom Business Points loyalty programme. Designed to reward business customers with more value, the unique programme will provide companies of all sizes with a seamless way to earn Nojoom Business points and redeem them for a number of services, including handsets, data, SMS, international and local voice calls bundles.

Under the Nojoom Business loyalty programme, points are accumulated based on payments and recharges with points awarded for every rial spent. Telecoms managers can redeem points on behalf of the company for a variety of benefits, says a press release.

Saied Sadiq Mohammed, director of Business Marketing at Ooredoo, said, “We are committed to providing our business customers with not only best-inclass tailored solutions, but with

superior added value that takes their end-to-end experience to new heights. Nojoom Business Points fulfils that promise by offering businesses in Oman with a service that combines value for money with the reliable connectivity associated with our name.”

He added, “As a pioneer in delivering telecommunication products and services that perfectly complement SMEs as well as large business enterprises, we have leveraged our years of expertise to make Nojoom Business Points truly one-of-a-kind.”

ZUBAIR SEC

Tajribati session discusses resilience during change in market dynamics MUSCAT: Aimed to address implications of recent changes in market dynamics, Zubair Small Enterprises Centre (Zubair SEC)’s recent ‘Tajribati’ session discussed the importance of practising resilience during such challenging situations.

The ‘Tajribati’ session hosted His Highness Sayyid Adham bin Turky Al Said, CEO of ‘The Company’ for Business and Economy Advisory as key speaker to share his experience and insight with the audience. During the session, key speaker particularly examined how to empower SMEs to remain resilient when faced with the fresh challenges that changing markets

represent; different scenarios of actions were discussed and the audience was highly engaged with their input and inquiries. While discussing possible scenarios and actions to be taken at such times of uncertainty the speaker and Zubair SEC advisers also elucidated the need for SMEs to be strategic in their approaches, says a press release.

Zubair SEC’s ‘Tajribati’ series serves as a unique platform to connect business experts with startup owners and new entrepreneurs to exchange views, discuss common challenges and share best practices. The session was attended by entrepreneurs, owners

of small and medium enterprises, and business consultants.

Ali Shaker, Business Adviser at Zubair SEC said, “Changes in market and socio-economic dynamics have always been a major factor in proper strategic planning for any business. Through our one-onone advisory sessions and training sessions at Zubair SEC, we have been very keen to guide our members on how to be resilient in such changing market dynamics and how to handle uncertainties and apply proper risk mitigation as much as possible.”

He added, “We have been privileged to host His Highness Sayyid Adham bin Turky Al Said who

shared with our members and guest entrepreneurs some valuable insights and guidance regarding this critical topic.”

A young entrepreneur who attended the session said, “This Tajribati session helped us to analyse complex market dynamics.

Considering the current period of slow economic growth, the speaker’s suggestions will help us bring much-needed discipline in our businesses.”

The session was engaging and allowed a platform for the attendees to discuss openly their concerns and experiences regarding changes in the market in the Sultanate and the region in general.

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Bogey-free Angles in joint lead Ceremonial tee-off officially opens NBO Golf Classic

The 23-year-old Pep Angles made the perfect start at Al Mouj Golf with three birdies in his first four holes, and went on to make three further gains over the

GOOD START: Pep Angles in action during Day One of the NBO Golf

Classic Grand Final at Almouj Golf in Muscat.

back nine to share top spot with England’s James Heath and France’s Matthieu Pavon

MUSCAT: Pep Angles shot a bogey-free round of 66 to share the lead after Round One of the NBO Golf Classic Grand Final on the European Challenge Tour.

The Spaniard came to Muscat occupying the final qualifying spot in the Road to Oman Rankings, with the top 16 players earning a card for the European Tour after the conclusion of this week’s event.

The 23-year-old made the perfect start at Al Mouj Golf with three birdies in his first four holes, and went on to make three further gains over the back nine to share top spot with England’s James Heath and France’s Matthieu Pavon.

After taming the Greg Normandesigned course on day one of the Challenge Tour season finale, the man from Barcelona is confident

he can continue to produce his best golf on the Omani Coast.

“I am very happy with today. Obviously it’s a challenge this week, it’s the final tournament of the year and there’s a little bit more pressure, so I think I survived and did pretty well and I can’t wait to see how the next three days go. I haven’t looked at the Rankings or done any numbers or maths so I’m not paying attention to those, because I think I can’t really control those so I’m just trying to take care of my game, go through my processes on the course, and see where it takes me – I try not to look at leaderboards either.

“I think it’s important not to make many mistakes – I’m not going to say what all the keys to the course here are, I need to keep my secrets! But there are a couple of things that are important to know and I’m just trying to be really patient, because it’s a course that’s deceptive and not as easy as it looks.”

Pavon had double reason to celebrate as he turned 24 today and had his mother and girlfriend watching him play for the first time this season. “It’s pretty awesome because I have my girlfriend

and my mum here,” he said. “So it was a wonderful day – six under par and leading, on my birthday, is pretty much perfect.

“I played really well, my putting was so good, so it’s the ideal way to start this tournament, and it’s a week to enjoy – I have my European Tour card already so it’s less pressure.

“I do have in my mind that I really want to win a tournament this year, so it’s just the perfect start this week to hopefully now have a chance to do so.

“This evening I think we’ll go for dinner, have some good food with all the French guys and my friends from the Challenge Tour, but after we have to go to bed because tomorrow we have work!”

One adrift of the lead is Bernd Ritthammer, who having wrapped up a European Tour card could achieve a higher category for next season by winning for the third time on the 2016 Road to Oman.

The race for the Road to Oman Rankings title is also heating up, with current leader Jordan Smith two back at four under par – where he is joined by Road to Oman Number Three Ryan Fox.

MUSCAT: The prestigious NBO Golf Classic Grand Final was opened on Wednesday in a style befitting of an event of such importance when Chief Guest Ahmed bin Nasser bin Hamed Al Mahrizi, Minister of Tourism, hit a ceremonial tee shot off the first tee at Al Mouj Golf in Muscat.

The Minister of Tourism was joined by Minister of Sport Affairs Sheikh Saad Al Saadi, and a group of VIPs, including National Bank of Oman CEO Ahmed Al Musalmi, who participated in the official opening ceremony before being taken on a tour of the tournament facilities which included watching a fun performance by the ‘Trick Shot Boys’.

The event is the final stage of the European Challenge Tour’s ‘Road to Oman’ featuring the top 46 players in the Rankings who are competing for a

€400,000 prize fund as well as the chance to play on the elite European Tour next season.

That honour will be awarded the players who finish in the top 16 places in the Rankings once the tournament is over, and it has proven to be a lifechanging promotion for some of those who have preceded them on the same journey.

One of last year’s Challenge Tour graduates, South Africa’s Brandon Stone, who finished 14th on the 2015 Road to Oman Rankings, has enjoyed European Tour success this year with victory on home soil in the BMW SA Open and will now make his debut in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, open only to the top 60 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings.

Korea’s Ben An finished third in the 2014 Road to Oman Rankings and went on to win

the European Tour’s esteemed BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth the following year.

The USA’s Brooks Koepka, a graduate of the Challenge Tour’s ‘Class of 2013’ won the Turkish Airlines Open on the European Tour the following year and has gone on to enjoy success in his homeland on the US PGA Tour, while fellow graduate Tyrrell Hatton is enjoying a wonderful season on the European Tour this year. The Englishman claimed victory in the 2016 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and is currently in fifth place in the Race to Dubai Rankings.

The players in this week’s NBO Golf Classic Grand Final have the opportunity to experience a similar path to success, with all the wealth and glory that comes with it, so it was highly appropriate that proceedings were given a top class royal inception in Muscat.

GRAND OPENING: Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Nasser bin Hamed Al Mahrizi hits the cer-

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Brathwaite was defiantly standing on 44 with Shane Dowrich on 36 leaving West Indies needing 39 runs to break a 14-match losing streak stretching back to last May last year WEST INDIES WALL: Kraigg Brathwaite plays a shot on the fourth day of the third and final Test against Pakistan. – AFP

SHARJAH: West Indies reached 114 for 5 against Pakistan with inspirational opener Kraigg Brathwaite still at the crease after a tense fourth day ended early due to bad light as they chased a victory target of 153 in the third test in Sharjah on Wednesday.

Brathwaite was defiantly standing on 44 with Shane Dowrich on 36 leaving West Indies needing 39 runs to break a 14-match losing streak stretching back to last May last year.

Pakistan began the day on 87

for 4 before a battling 91 by opener Azhar Ali and 42 for Safraz Ahmed looked to have steadied the ship.

However, they lost their last five wickets for 33 to end on 208 with West Indies’ captain Jason Holder claiming his first five-wicket Test haul. Roston Chase claimed the pick of the wickets in laughable circumstances.

Having dived high to catch a Mohammed Amir drive over longon, he realised he would step over the rope and released the ball

back into play. Chase recovered so quickly that Amir, who had stood still admiring his shot, was unable to scramble home as Chase’s accurate throw from the boundary ran him out.

Their total of 208 left the visitors chasing a tempting 153 to end the tour on a positive note having lost the first two Tests. Opener Brathwaite, who carried his bat for an unbeaten 142 in the first innings, again looked assured on a flat, slow pitch while partner Leon

Pakistan 1st innings: 281 (S. Aslam 74, Misbah-ul Haq 53, Y. Khan 51, S. Ahmed 51; D. Bishoo 4-77) West Indies 1st innings: 337 (K. Brathwaite 142no, R. Chase 50; W. Riaz 5-88) Pakistan 2nd innings: S. Aslam c Joseph b Holder 17 A. Ali c D. Bravo b Bishoo 91 A. Shafiq c D. Bravo b Holder 0 Y. Khan c Dowrich b Holder 0 Misbah-ul Haq c Bishoo b Chase 4 S. Ahmed c D. Bravo b Bishoo 42 M. Nawaz c Johnson b Bishoo 19 M. Amir run out 8 W. Riaz c Johnson b Holder 1 Y. Shah lbw b Holder 0 Z. Babar not out 15 Extras (b-2, lb-1, nb-2, w-6) 11 Total (all out, 81.3 overs) 208 Fall of wickets: 1-37, 2-41, 3-41, 4-48, 5-134, 6-175, 7-189, 8-192, 9-193,10-208 Bowling: S. Gabriel 15-1-36-0 (nb-2, w-1), A.

Johnson was dropped twice as they reached tea on 23 for no loss.

However, Johnson went soon after for 12 and Darren Bravo quickly followed for three, both to Yasir Shah.

Brathwaite, who has been on the field for every minute of the test over four days, continued to play his shots but they then lost Marlon Samuels (10), Jermaine Blackwood (4) and Chase (2) with nerves beginning to show as they slipped to 67 for 5.

Joseph 14-3-41-0 (w-5), J. Holder 17.3-5-305, K. Brathwaite 1-0-5-0, R. Chase 15-1-47-1, D. Bishoo 19-2-46-3 West Indies 2nd innings: K. Brathwaite not out 44 L. Johnson lbw b Shah 12 D. Bravo c S. Ahmed b Shah 3 M. Samuels c Babar b Shah 10 J. Blackwood b Riaz 4 R. Chase c Nawaz b Riaz 2 S. Dowrich not out 36 Extras (lb-2, nb-1) 3 Total (for 5 wickets, 36 overs) 114 Fall of wickets: 1-29, 2-35, 3-57, 4-63, 5-67 To bat: J. Holder, D. Bishoo, S. Gabriel, A. Joseph Bowling: M. Amir 8-0-29-0 (nb-1), W. Riaz 8-0-30-2, Y. Shah 13-4-30-3, Z. Babar 3-1-30, M. Nawaz 4-0-20-0 Umpires: I. Gould & Paul Reiffel TV Umpire: R. Illingworth Match referee: Jeff Crowe

Dowrich, who also batted impressively alongside Brathwaite in the first innings, settled their nerves, though, with a solid performance that included three boundaries and a six off a short delivery which he smashed over deep midwicket to leave his side within touching distance of a rare victory.

West Indies are seeking their second Test win in two years — their only other success in 19 matches coming against England in Barbados in May 2015. - Reuters

TEST SERIES

Big win for Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe HARARE: Sri Lanka ended Zimbabwe’s day-long resistance seven overs from the end of play to grab victory by 225 runs on the final day of the first Test at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe were bowled for 186 runs in their second innings within sight of what would have been a morale boosting draw.

Sri Lanka’s Dilruwan Perera and stand-in skipper Rangana Herath took three wickets each with Perera bowling out tailender Chris Mpofu in the 91st over of Zimbabwe’s second innings to clinch victory despite a gallant knock by captain Graeme Cremer, who followed

up a first innings century with a stubborn 43. Sri Lanka declared their second innings as expected at the start of the day on 247 for six, leaving 98 overs to bowl out the hosts. Zimbabwe’s openers saw off the first 16 overs before Brian Chari was bowled for 10 and they then lost four wickets in 23 balls before lunch.

Cremer saw Zimbabwe into the final hour before being stumped.

“We are definitely upset that we couldn’t last the (final) couple of overs. But to last that long was good for Test cricket and there are a lot of positives to take from it,” said Cremer. - Reuters

SCOREBOARD

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: 373 (G. Cremer 102no, P. Moor 79) Sri Lanka 2nd innings: D. Karunaratne c & b Mpofu 110 K. Silva b Mumba 7 K. Perera c H. Masakadza b Waller 17 K. Mendis c Cremer b Mumba 19 U. Tharanga c Moor b Mumba 1 D. de Silva c Waller b Mumba 64 A. Gunaratne not out 16 D. Perera not out 1 Extras (b-6, lb-5, nb-1) 12

Total (for 6 wkts decl., 61.5 overs) 247 Fall of wickets: 1-17, 2-72, 3-111, 4-117, 5-211, 6-241 Did not bat: R. Herath, S. Lakmal, L. Kumara Bowling: C. Mpofu 16-2-42-1, G. Cremer 14-0-67-0 (nb-1), C. Mumba 11.5-2-50-4, D. Tiripano 8-0-33-0, M. Waller 5-0-17-1, S. Williams 1-0-5-0, H. Masakadza 6-1-22-0 Zimbabwe 2nd innings: T. Mawoyo lbw b D. Perera 37 B. Chari b Kumara 10 H. Masakadza lbw b Lakmal 20 C. Ervine lbw b D. Perera 0 S. Williams c D. de Silva b Herath 40 M. Waller lbw b Lakmal 0

P. Moor lbw b Kumara 7 G. Cremer st K. Perera b Herath 43 D. Tiripano lbw b Herath 0 C. Mumba not out 10 C. Mpofu b D. Perera 0 Extras (b-5, lb-13, w-1) 19 Total (all out, 90.3 overs) 186 Fall of wickets: 1-31, 2-68, 3-74, 4-74, 5-74, 6-100, 7-139, 8-145, 9-183, 10-186 Bowling: S. Lakmal 24-6-43-2, R. Herath 3013-38-3, L. Kumara 19-3-45-2,(w-1), D. Perera 15.3-4-34-3, K. Mendis 2-1-8-0 Umpires: S. Fry & I. Gould TV umpire: Jeremiah Matibiri Match referee: Chris Broad

PERTH: Australia have chosen the experience of Peter Siddle over the potential of the uncapped Joe Mennie as their third seamer for the opening Test against South Africa, which starts on Thursday.

Team: Shaun Marsh, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Adam Voges, Mitchell Marsh, Peter Nevill, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon

Mahmood is bowling coach of Pakistan KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former Test allrounder Azhar Mahmood as the national cricket team bowling coach for a two-year period. “Azhar Mahmood has been appointed as the national team bowling coach for a two-year period effective November 1, 2016,” the board said.

Lahore to host PSL 2 final on March 7 KARACHI: Lahore will host the final of the second edition of Pakistan Super League Twenty20 tournament on March 7 next year subject to security clearance, PCB announced on Wednesday. The tournament, which features five franchises, will commence from February 9 with all the matches except the final to be held in Dubai and Sharjah. Although the PCB has slotted the final for Lahore but it has also made it clear it is subject to security clearance given the prevailing security conditions in Pakistan which has seen top Test playing nations avoid touring the country since March, 2009. —Agencies

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SPORTS Talib elected OHA chief Talib, an Ahli-Sidab Club nominee, won with 11 votes while Saham chief Adil Al Farsi and incumbent Sheikh Mahfoodh of Quriyat polled

NEW ERA: The newly elected board members of the Oman Hockey Association pose for a group photo

after the OHA board elections at Hotel City Seasons on Wednesday. – JUN ESTRADA/Times of Oman

seven and five votes respectively

Sports Reporter MUSCAT: Ahli-Sidab Club nominee Talib Khamis Al Wahaibi was elected as the chairman of the Oman Hockey Association (OHA) for the 2016-20 term during the

General Assembly held at the Hotel City Seasons on Wednesday night.

In a three-way contest for the chairmanship of the Sultanate’s hockey governing body, Talib Al Wahaibi defeated incumbent Sheikh Mahfoodh Ali Juma Al Juma and Adil Al Farsi.

Talib won with 11 votes while Adil Al Farsi, who is the chairman of Saham Club, managed to get seven votes.

Sheikh Mahfoodh bin Ali Juma Al Juma, a representative of Quriyat Club, disappointingly received only five votes.

The General Assembly, meanwhile, preferred Dr. Mohammed Al Amari of Mirbat Club over Rabee’a Al Noufali for the vicechairmanship.

There was another three-way contest for the post of general secretary which saw Dr. Khamis Al

Rahbi defeating Qais Al Mashari and Abdulrahman Al Balushi for the post.

Another incumbent Zohair Al Ajmi lost the treasurer’s post to Tayyib Al Sheedi.

The General Assembly also elected five board members and they are Anwar Bait Al Fadhil, Abdullah Al Balushi, Ala Salim Al Riyami, Ahmed Bait Hadha and Salim Al Qartoobi.

T H R E E - WAY C O N T E S T

Oman Athletic Association elections today MUSCAT: The Oman Athletic Association (OAA) is all set to conduct the General Assembly and the board electons for the 2016-20 Term at at Hotel City Seasons on Thursday.

Representatives of 38 affiliated clubs are expected to attend the General Assembly and participate in the elections.

There will be a three-way contest for the OAA chairmanship between Younis Yaqoob Al Siyabi of Samail Club), Abdullah Hamad

Al Harthi of Al Ittifaq Club and Hamad bin Amer Al Jabri of Al Rustaq Club.

The vice-chairmanship will also be contested by three candidates Rashid bin Ibrahim Al Kindi of Nizwa, Fawzi bin Hamad Al Kiyumi of Ibri and Al Mur Mohammed Al Hashmi of Al Mudhaibi.

Salim Abdullah Al Masroori of Jalan, Jihad Abdullah Al Sheikh of Oman and Abdullah Said Al Adwani of Al Nahda Club have entered fray for the post of the

FOOTBALL

Coach Al Azzani calls up 21 players for Oman U-23 training camps

NEW CHALLENGE: A file photo shows coach Hamad Al Azzani, centre, speaks to his wards during a training session.

MUSCAT: Oman Under-23 national football team coach Hamad Al Azzani has called up 21 players for the forthcoming training camps.

The Sultanate squad will undergo two training camps — first one in Muscat and second in Qatar, as part of their preparations for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers.

The international camp is scheduled for November 6 to 16, during which Al Azzani boys will also play a practice match against Oman Military Football Team on November 11.

The team will then leave for Qatar for another camp from November 13 to 16. During that camp, Oman will play a friendly match with their Qatari counterparts on November 15.

The qualifying matches for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship will start in July next year.

The list of players called up for the two camps are: Ammar Ramis Al Shiyadi, Asad Al Awadi, Ammar Saif Al Shiyadi, Mohsin Al Ghassani (Suwaiq Club), Zahir Al Aghbari, Ihad Al Balushi, Marwan Awlad Wadi (Seeb), Amran Al Farsi, Al Mutassim Mubarak Al Muhajri, Samir Al Alawi (Al Arouba), Thani Al Rasheedi, Amran Said (Al Khabourah), Munis Al Raqadi (Fanja), Ibrahim Al Sawafi (Bausher), Al Mundhir Al Alawi (Oman), Salim Khalfan Al Maqbali (Sohar), Abdullah Arafa (Dhofar), Faris Al Ghaithi (Al Shabab), Abdulaziz Al Araimi (Sur), Muaz Al Khaldi (Saham), Abdullah Al Mashaikhi (Al Nasr).

ANNUAL EVENT

ISC Goan Wing to host football tournament MUSCAT: The Goan Wing of Indian Social Club (ISC) will organise their annual football tournament on November 11.

The event will take place at Al Ghubrah Power & Desalination Company Ground.

The daylong tournament, restricted to 16 teams, is open for teams comprising Indian players who are residents of Oman. The tournament draw will be conducted at 10.30 am on Friday at Majan Continental Hotel in Bausher.

general secretary. Hamdan bin Hamad Al Boshari of Al Hamra Club, Said Al Harassi of Al Shabab Club and Abdullah Al Raisi of Ahli-Sidab will vie for the post of treasurer.

Among those contesting for the board ordinary membership are Ahmed Salim Baboud (Al Ittihad), Mohamed Saleh Al Balushi (Al Suwaiq), Asaad Al Hosni (Yanqul), Saud Al Ghailani (Sur), Ali Ahmed Al Manjawi (Al Nasr), Ahmed Said Al Hajri (Bidiya), Eid Zayed Al Al

MAnwari (Al Musanna), Dr. Majid Al Busafi (Quriyat), Mohamed Saleem Al Abrawi (Saham), Yaqoob Salim Al Saadi (Al Aouroba) , Ahmed Said Al Ameri (Mirbat), Abdullah Said Al Saidi (Al Khaboura), Mohammed bin Khalfan Al Asmi (Al Bashair), Hamood bin Suwaidan Al Hashmi (Fanja), Mohamed bin Talib Al Balushi (Al Salam), Abdullah Al Mamari (Majis), Khalfan Hamad al Wa’eili (Bahla) and Hadi Masalam Al Alawi (Al Talia’a).

ITF PRO CIRCUIT

Fatma in quarters of Morocco tournament MUSCAT: Fatma Al Nabhani continued her winning run to move up both in the singles and doubles competitions of the $10,000 Casablanca ITF Pro Circuit tournament in Morocco on Wednesday.

According to information received here, the Omani girl moved into the quarterfinals of the singles and semifinals of the doubles in the company of Spanish lass Olga Parres Azcoitia.

In her singles second round match, second seeded Fatma eased to a 6-1, 6-2 win over Spain’s Marta Garcia Gausi.

Fatma, who started her singles campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Amandine Cazeaux of France, will take on Arabela Fernando Rabener of Spain in the last eight stage.

Arabela advanced after upset-

ting Belgian eighth seed Catherine Chantraine 6-3, 7-5.

In the quarterfinals, Fatma and Olga overcame a late fightback by Franch girl Inasse Hamouti and Austrian Kerstin Peckl for a 6-1, 7-5 victory.

ENGLAND SERIES

Rohit ruled out of Tests, Ishant Sharma returns MUMBAI: India will be without three of their first-choice batsmen in the first two Tests against England after openers Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul, and middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma were ruled out due to injuries.

Fast bowler Ishant Sharma returned to the 15-man squad after missing the test series against New Zealand due to illness while uncapped all-rounder Hardik Pandya received a first call-up to the national side for the longer format.

Right-hander Rohit suffered a thigh injury during the final One-

day International against New Zealand. He was expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, with a possibility that he may also need to undergo surgery, India’s selection committee chief MSK Prasad told reporters.

Squad: Gautam Gambhir, Murali Vijay, Karun Nair, Virat Kohli (capt), Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Amit Mishra, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Jayant Yadav, Hardik Pandya.- Reuters

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Oman suffer first defeat at ICC WCL Division 4 I DIVISION: Times of Oman after their win. – PURUSHOTHAMAN K/Times of Oman

C DIVISION: Ernst Young players celebrate their win. – Supplied photo

Times of Oman, EY win kandan top scored with 69. Haneef claimed three wickets for Abu Maather. In reply, Abu Maather put on 164 for seven in 19.3 overs with Haneef top scoring with 35.

Batting first, Times of Oman piled up

Brief scores: Al Fairuz 163 for 8 in 20 overs (Manikandan 69; Haneef 3/27) lost to Abu Maather 164 for 7 in 19.3 overs (Haneef 35). Points: Abu Maather – 2, Al Fairuz – 0.

203 runs for the loss wickets in 20 overs.

Then they bowled out OCT Al Hail B for 157 in 20 overs

MUSCAT: Times of Oman defeated OCT Al Hail B by 47 runs in an Oman Cricket I Division match played at the SQU Ground.

Batting first, Times of Oman piled up 203 runs for the loss of three wickets in 20 overs. Waqas Manzoor and Mujjaba Ahmed scored 83 not out and 55 respectively. In reply, OCT Al Hail B were

bowled out for 157 in 20 overs.

Taiz Al Balushi top scored with 38. Vino Matthews and Waqas Manzoor claimed four wickets each for Times of Oman.

Brief scores: Times of Oman 203 for 3 in 20 overs (Waqas Manzoor 70) bt OCT Al Hail B 157 in 20 overs (Taiz Al Balushi 38; Vino Matthews 4/23). Points: OCT Al Hail B – 0, Times of Oman – 3.

Newrest beaten In a Raha Poly Products-sponsored C Division match, Ernst Young (EY) recorded a 47-run victory over Newrest Wacasco.

Batting first, EY scored 207 for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs.

Attique Ahmed and Saud Haroon

scored with 70 and 46 not out respectively. In reply, Newrest Wacasco scored 160 for seven in 20 overs with Dipu Ramachandran top scoring with 45. Alkesh Joshi claimed five wickets for EY. Brief scores: EY 207 for 5 in 20 overs (Attique Ahmed 70; Saud Haroon 46 n.o.) bt Newrest Wacasco 160 for 7 in 20 overs (Dipu Ramachandran 45; Alkesh Joshi 5/18). Points: Newrest Wacasco – 0, EY – 2.

Abu Maather win In an E Division match, Abu Maather defeated Al Fairuz by three wickets.

Batting first, Al Fairuz scored 163 for eight in 20 overs. Mani-

RK Group lose In a G Division match, OCT Mabellah defeated RK Group by 11 runs.

Batting first, OCT Mabellah scored 121 for nine in 20 overs.

Salim Al Balushi top scored with 40 runs. George and Suresh Pai claimed two wickets each for RK Group team.

In reply, RK Group were bowled out for 110 in 18.3 overs. Asif Abdul Samad claimed three wickets for OCT Mabellah.

Brief scores: OCT Mabellah 121 for 9 in 20 overs (Salim Al Balushi 40) bt RK Group 110 in 18.3 overs (Asif Samad 3/19). Points: OCT Mabellah – 2, RK Group – 0.

MUSCAT: Oman suffered their first defeat in the ongoing ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 4 competition when they were handed a eight-wicket defeat by hosts the United States of America (USA) in Los Angles on Tuesday.

Oman, who had earlier defeated Jersey and Bermuda, got the going tough against the USA, for whom wrist spinner Timil Patel with five wickets and opening batsman Steven Taylor with an unbeaten century did the star turn in their third successive victory.

According to information posted on the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, Steven Taylor smashed an unbeaten 124 from 95 balls to power the USA to win over Oman.

At the Wright Cricket Field in Woodley Park, Los Angeles, Timil Patel picked up five wickets to justify USA’s decision to bowl first as their dismissed Oman for 163 in 49.2 overs.

In response, Taylor took the attack to the opposition with seven sixes and 15 fours and guided USA to 165 runs for two wickets from 29.3 overs.

Meanwhile, an inspired bowling performance from Jordan DeSilva, who claimed four wickets for 23 runs, guided Bermuda to a 38-run win over Denmark.

In another match, Jersey defeated Italy by three wickets.

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OMAN Zeeshan Maqsood b Ali Khan 0 Arun Poulose c&b Ali Khan 18 Swapnil Khadye b Taylor 36 Khawar Ali c Dodson b Hutchinson 22 Zeeshan Siddiqui c Hutchinson b Patel 22 Jatinder Singh c Taylor b Patel 18 Amir Ali c Taylor b Patel 4 Ajay Lalcheta lbw Patel 2 Mohammad Nadeem c Taylor b Patel 4 Rajesh Ranpura (not out) 15 Munis Ansari c Allen b Amsterdam 1 Extras (b-4, lb-7, w-10) 21 Total (all out; 49.2 overs) 163 Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-29, 3-75, 4-100, 5-120, 6-133, 7-139, 8-141, 9-152.

Bowling: Ali Khan 6-0-27-2 (w-2); TP Allen 8-2-27-0 (w-1); Danial Ahmed 10-0-29-0 (w-1); EH Hutchinson 6-013-1 (w-1); SR Taylor 10-1-33-1 (w-3); TK Patel 9-0-22-5; AAA Amsterdam 0.2-0-1-1.

USA SR Taylor (not out) 124 F. Babar c Jatinder Singh b R. Ranpura 4 R Timbawala c Khawar Ali b Amir Ali 11 AAA Amsterdam (not out) 12 Extras (lb-5, w-9) 14 Total (2 wkts; 29.3 overs) 165 Fall of wickets: 1-18, 2-87.

Bowling: Rajesh Ranpura 6-1-27-1 (w-2); Munis Ansari 4-1-17-0; Amir Ali 7-2-28-1; Mohammad Nadeem 2-0-16-0 (w-1); Khawar Ali 1-0-12-0; Ajay Lalcheta 6-1-30-0 (w-1); Zeeshan Maqsood 3.3-0-30-0 (w-1).

Player of the match: SR Taylor (USA)

ISD ALUMNI BADMINTON

BADMINTON

Ansar, Shinul clinch doubles title

WOMEN SINGLES: Winner Bharati Ramachandran, right,

and runner-up Soorya Venkat. – Supplied photo

Bharati and Sailee bag titles at ISC tourney MUSCAT: Bharathi Ramachandran and Sailee Kerkar hogged the limelight at the Dalma Energy-sponsored Annual Badminton Tournament organised by the Indian Social Club (ISC).

While Bharathi claimed the women’s singles title, Sailee reigned supreme to win the girls under-18 crown.

In the women’s final, top seed Bharathi justified her ranking to record an impressive 15-2, 15-12 victory over Soorya Venkat. Soorya made a fight of it in the second game and was in hot pursuit before Bharathi pulled ahead to seal the issue and maintain her domination in the women’s category.

Sailee Kerkar defended the girls under-18 singles crown. In a repeat of last year’s final, the top seed defeated Gauri Krishna 2118, 21-15. Sailee and Gauri played

positive badminton and went for their strokes. Gauri put up a good fight before going down fighting to the eventual champion.

In men’s doubles action, the duo of Shabaz Nasar and Francis scored a hard-fought 21-17, 18-21, 21-16 win over George and Sajeev while the team of Percy Pereira and Kennedy scored a comfortable 21-11, 21-7 victory over Sharath and Hari to advance to the quarterfinal stage.

In men’s A doubles matches, the fancied duo of Kennedy and Ronnie Pereira advanced with a fine 21-17, 21-16 win over Pramod Karajgikar and Ummen. Shamith and Jaimon progressed after scoring a 21-13, 21-16 victory of Sunil Alvin and Yogesh. Hitendra and Vishal also advanced in the same event with a 21-9, 21-17 victory over Saji Abraham and Saiju.

GIRLS UNDER-18: Winner Sailee Kerkar, right, and runner-up Gauri Krishna. – Supplied photo

MUSCAT: Mohammed Ansar Salam and Shinul Basheer held firm in a thrilling men’s doubles final to lift the title at the second edition of Shifa Al Jazeera Hospital and Polyclinic Group-sponsored ISD Alumni Badminton tournament held at Indian School Darsait (ISD) on Friday.

In a pulsating summit clash, Ansar and Shinul prevailed over Floury Mathunny George and Suraj Haridas to clinch the top honours.

Ansar Salam, who won the inaugural title too in the company of Shehbaz Nasser, said: “This was not an easy game. We played under a

lot of pressure but gald to have survived to lift the title. They (Floury and Suraj) are too good and never wanted to give-up despite injuries and the pressure they faced. We enjoyed it and so did the crowd.”

Showing the kind of form that has helped him capture the title last year, Ansar along with Shinul eased through the first game and forged ahead in the second before the crowd who came to support the two players went berserk.

“It’s always good to come back and play in the ISD Alumni’s badminton tournament,” said Shinul.

Ansar, meanwhile, credited rig-

orous practice and proper planning for their title win.

“We were practicing every day for over a month now and that actually helped us to produce our best game. Floury and Suraj are young and talented players and they still have a long way to go. I am sure they will come back strong next time and win the title,” Ansar added.

Deepu-Steffi win mixed title Meanwhile, Deepu Saseendran and Steffie Shawn won the mixed doubles title after they convincingly beat Shinul Basheer and Pallavi Singh in another exciting final. Deepu along

with Steffie gave the opponents little time to think and produced a commanding performance.

“This is my first title and winning it in front of my friends and well-wishers who came to support is very special,” said Deepu.

Chief Guest Thomas George, convener of Indian School Darsait’s management committee, gave away the prizes to the winners.

Shifa Al Jazeera Hospital and Polyclinic Group presented the tournament while Mai Dubai was the refreshment partner. Other sponsors were Pocari Sweat by Muscat Pharmacy and Red Bull.

CRICKET

Al Yam Enterprises to host Auditors Cricket Cup MUSCAT: Al Yam Enterprises LLC will organise six-a-side Auditors Cricket Cup 2016 at Ghubra Power Plant Ground on November 5 and 12.

All the matches in the MRI ball cricket tournament will be of eight overs-a-side.

The tournament has attracted six Auditors teams which are divided into two groups. Group A comprises Deloitte, HC Shah, PWC and Group B consists of IBN Hyan, EY and Crowe Horwath.

The group stage matches will be played on November 5 and the knockout matches on November 12. Besides the trophies for the

winners and runners-up teams, the organisers have also decided to present a trophy for the thirdplaced team, to be decided by a super over contest.

The individual awards include man of the match prizes, player of the series, best bowler, best batsman, best fielder and best allrounder of the tournament.

The organisers have also decided to organise a match for the ladies. The ladies match will be played before the final match of the tournament.

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Indian male B.Com having 10 years experience (5 years in KSA) with valid Oman driving license.

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Required part time female Accountant with Tally experience (location: Al Wadi Al Kabir, Muscat) Email: orchidmct@gmail.com / printoman24x7@gmail.com

Part Time Accountant.

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Accountant 2-3 years experience.

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Indian Senior Accountant, B com, Having 8yrs Experience in Oman, Up to Finalization, Oman D/L, Release Available, Contact - 93484122

CATERING Restaurant waiter, cook and helper. Visa available.

Contact: 95212017 Kerala cook bachelor or family.

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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

DRIVER Omani Driver required with light license, must hold ROP license for at least 5 years with good knowledge of Oman roads & be able to converse in English. Send your CV: recruitmentmct21@gmail.com 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

DRAFTSMAN Draftsman with Oman experience needed to work on consultancy office in Muscat, send CV & works to: hr@touchcdc.com.

Contact : 99441122

MANAGER Looking for Manager with 5 yrs exp marine services & logistic company. Any Nationalities preferred. Contact: 91349823 / 93212373 Email: info@salalahglobal.com

MEDICAL Urgently required Staff Nurse clinic in Barka. MOH license preferred. Contact 92217469 Urgently required Orthodontist and Arabic speaking Pediatrician for a reputed poly clinic. Send the CV to manageribnalhaitham@ yahoo.com or Contact: 96721709 Required General practitioner & MD specialist MOH license for medical centre at Azaiba, Muscat.

Contact: 91960401 Email: n_thanigaimani@yahoo.com Require Staff Nurse with MOH license for a clinic in Suwaiq Walayat. Contact 99024386, Email : dr.irfanali@hotmail.com Fusion Medicare Polyclinic, Muscat wants GP, staff Nurse holding MOH license & Receptionist (Omani) Contact 97698004 email: medicare@fusionlogicoman.com

MEDICAL Required male female GP, Administrator for a Polyclinic at Ibra.

Contact 71100596, joharaajmal2016@gmail.com Required General Physician, Gynecology & LAB & X ray Technician. Contact: 99681325 Email: altaqwamedicalcentre@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, MEP Engineer & AC & Plumbing Technician.

Email : joboman2017@gmail.com Urgent required : Store labors.

Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

Email: mohammad.jwabreh @bearingcitysc.com, Fax: 24509312

SALES / MARKETING 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 Required well experienced dynamic candidate in Real Estate Evaluation Field beside Building Management Techniques.

Contact 91246444, Email: rescooman@gmail.com Required Sales man, Tailor, Barber. Contact: 91114884 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@hotmail.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 Indian Salesman indoor, knowledge in English & Arabic.

Contact: 93326636

SECRETARIAL / OFFICE 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

TOURS /TRAVELS Travel agency looking for Staff on urgent basis.

Email: hmallawati@hotmail.com

SIT. WANTED

Indian male, B.Com, having 28 yrs experience in Accounting field (18 yrs in KSA) worked in construction company, excellent knowledge in Tally, NOC available.

Contact 92641601, sreekumarppillai@gmail.com 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 MBA B.Sc, Food Science and Quality control 7 years experience in Oman (driving license) available.

Contact: 94401183 / 97632020 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 Indian female MBA, 3 years experience seeking suitable job.

Contact: 99257214

Sales & Marketing Manager with around 10 years experience in India & Gulf looking for a suitable placement, have a valid Omani driving license, NOC available. Contact: 98125226

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

HSE / Safety Engineer with 10 years exp having NEBOSH,OSHA seeks job (NOC available).

Contact 94165784

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

B.Tech Electrical Engineer 9 years experience transmission substations and distribution Majan CEP , MEDC electrician license , driving license.

Contact: 99545470 Email: liju982@gmail.com Light Driver looking for job.

Contact: 99594946

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.

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Indian Male (44), MBA, 19 yrs experience in Oman. Present Industry: Natural stones for construction. Responsibilities: Production, Business development and overall management. Looking for an immediate opening. # 90992631

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Indian female B.Com, MBA in Finance, 5 years experience in Oman as an Accountant, looking for a suitable placements.

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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.

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B.E Mechanical Indian/(quality control and quality assurance certification) 2 years experience in field of production and projects. Contact 0096879063064 Email:sayedwasif@gmail.com Indian Female, 22 BBA Graduate, Looking for suitable jobs in Accounting/ Admin/ Purchase/ Secretarial with good Communication skill and computer knowledge, Settled in Oman. Cont: 92511657, 97334325, 93626288, Email:Sumiap1421@gmail.com 28,male, ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, 4 years of professional experience in Finance, NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position, GSM-97654769,email idabdullah.nooralam@gmail.com

Indian female 23 yrs MBA, Finance and HR, currently on visit looking for suitable job. Contact: 93305002 / 99048224 Email: manjusharavindren@gmail.com Omani female Accountant, 32 years, having 10 years exp in admin/accounts seeks suitable placement. Contact: 93295953 Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNC’s currently in Muscat seeking suitable placement in Finance / Admin.

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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 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/MBA/male Chief Accountant 18Yrs Experience, MIS, C.Flow, Budgeting, ERP, Cost accounting &Liasing with auditors. NOC available.

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Contact : 90551366.

28/male/MBA - finance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement.

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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 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 8 yrs exp. in Admin & Accounts (3 yrs in Oman), MBA, exp. in Tally ERP 9, Indian (F) seeks placement.

Contact 97243806

Indian male 25 yrs, Graduate in commerce, overall 5 yrs exp in accounts/ finance field. On visit visa. Immediately available.

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Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415 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 Accountant 8 Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact 97712084

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 MCA, Indian female, holding driving license, seeking suitable job in administration or computer.

Contact: 99466062 A young dynamic with NOC & 12 years experience of purchase sourcing logistics & IT Admin looking urgent placement with D/L Oman.

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Contact 96746735 Indian female M.Tech wireless technology experience in teaching, looking for suitable placement / Admin jobs. NOW on family visa.

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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 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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ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in finance.

Contact 99284193

British Citizen Senior Architect, Managing Director, Chief Architect 14 years experience, V Ray 3D, AutoCAD BOQ, master degree on architectural design.

Contact: 92480035

Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394

Architect Indian male 10 yrs exp design, coordination & site (resident arch) Autocad, Revit , valid Omani D/L. Contact: 95876247

Accountant B.com Indian male 12 yrs exp seeks suitable job.NOC available . Contact : 91212471 Email: rennyj6@gmail.com

Architect Sudanese female 7 years experience design site work, interior design programs AutoCAD archicad.

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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.

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Contact 968 96166178/ +919768537435: mohammednajeem@yahoo.com

Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN Senior Structural Draftsman having 7 years Gulf experience total (12 years) seeking a job, NOC available. Contact: 97612846 Email: kaleem_1273@yahoo.com 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.

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96491030 ENGG. / TECH./MECH.

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN Indian Female, Auto Cad draftsman civil with 3ds Max & rivet, 4 yrs exp.Looking for suitable vacancy in Muscat now in visit visa .

Contact: 95601266 Autocad d/man / Site Supervisor, experienced knows 2d/3d arch stru, interior civil ITI / Diploma PH : 99506977

Electrical Engineer 2 years exp in construction & distribution seeking job available on visit. Contact: 98361217 / 94110178 Email:shariqsiddiqui09@gmail.com AutoCAD Civil Draughtsman with diploma in Civil Engineering, more than 8 yrs exp in Oman, valid D/L, NOC available. Contact: 96785348 / 93129804

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Male, 25 yeas Diploma Instrumentation and Control Instrument Technician, 2 years experience, looking for suitable placement.

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Planning Engr. 7 yrs exp. valid D/L looking for suitable placement.

NOC available. Contact 76060479

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Senior Graphic designer 13 years experience, printing production, QC, presentation high skills, bilingual. Contact: 79060552 Interior design Engineer looking for a job, 6 years experience.

Contact: 91291502

DRIVER

Indian male 26 years Mechanical Engineer with 2 yrs exp in Oman.

Looking for suitable placement.

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Experienced Indian driver with valid Oman light & heavy license.

Contact: 94201010

Gulf experienced diploma civil engineer wanted job Contact +96890636128

Looking for driver job exp 4 years knows English, Arabic, Hindi & Education B.A. Contact: 94928736

Diploma Civil Engr, Site Engineer, experienced, NOC available.

Contact : 93837973

Indian driver looking for job.

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Electrical Engineer: Indian male 30 years, having 5 years of experience in industrial automation and utility maintenance in India, holding valid Oman D/L. Contact: 92789995 Email: akhilabrahamlktr@gmail.com

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Contact: 95892363

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Mechanical Engineer, Indian, 5 yrs Experience, Automobile Diploma, HVAC, On Visit Visa, Contact – 93042025 Indian male B-Tech instrumentation with 3 yrs exp in maintenance field looking for suitable position.

Contact: 0091-9633142249 / 92115535, Email: vishnuprvr@gmail.com Sudanese Civil Engineer male 6 years experience looking for a suitable placement.

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Contact: 98826815

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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

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

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Contact 96789711

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Contact: 91274080, 98900346

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PH: 93837973

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Contact: 93101283

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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

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Contact - +91 8130553668 or mohamedshah7@gmail.com

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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

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

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Contact 96570891

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ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Civil Engineer looking for a job, 3.5 years experience in Oman in building construction and infrastructure have Omani license.

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Graduate Civil Engineer 20 yrs GCC experience with Omani D/L, seeking job NOC available.

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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 Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784 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, 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

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Contact : 91360147.

HOSPITALITY Indian male BA & LLB IATA cargo having 10 years experience as lawyer in Indian, currently on visit visa seeking placement.

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Contact 94672759 Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement.

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IT IT Engineer male, 28 yrs, over 7 yrs experience with NOC, D/L available seeking placement in IT / Network / Telecom field. Contact: 93563297 Email: monuzv24@gmail.com MSC IT, male, 2 yrs exp in .NET, PHP, HTML, CSS looking for suitable position. Contact : 98143759 Indian male, 36 years, D.E.C.E, having experience in CCTV, video door phone, access control system, EPABX, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 92402360 / 95305776 Oracle DBA/ EBS developer, 9+ years experience in IT, Banking, financial, supply chain domain, currently in Muscat, NOC available.

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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.

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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

MISCELLANEOUS Store keeping field more than 10 years exp in GCC looking for suitable job. Contact: 90198237 Email: omarshar79@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 male 29, 6 years exp at East Africa, seeking for store keeper or related job. Contact: 99695002 9 year experienced industrial painter and sand blaster with Oman driving licence. NOC available.

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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

Indian female M.Sc Computer Science seeking suitable placement in Muscat area. Contact 98660672

B.Com,IICL Certified Container Inspector(No.150850),Visit Visa, Six months experience, need placement. Phone 90880935,99023279, Email solexyesudas@gmail.com.

Female, master in mass communication, B.Ed, experience in media channel and teaching PH : 99362024

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MEDICAL Pharmacist, D Pharm, experienced, prometric finished, on family visa.

Contact : 99825501 Veterinary Doctor: Indian Female looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 96906534 /99014885, Email: monishmajeed@gmail.com Indian female Assistant Pharmacist working in Oman seeking suitable placement. Contact no.

97498809, 99769743 Email-ishitasimon12@gmail.com Indian female Nurse with more than 10 yrs experience, MOH license, dataflow looking for job in Muscat. Contact: 90704174 Filipino male Medical / Sales representative with 3 yrs experience is looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: 92610394 Dr.Ayman Abduljalil Ali, E.N.T Specialist (Otolaryngologist), Yemeni-male, looking for job.

Mobile: 00201096542706, Email: aymanjalilorl@gmail.com

MANAGER / SUPERVISOR Young Male Graduate Over 15 Years experience Gulf Oman-4 in HR & Admin., Senior Level looking suitable placement 90622264 Gulf experienced Construction Supervisor and also experienced in Sales representative Contact 92409737 Indian male 26 Graduate looking for suitable vacancy having 3 years experience in Supervision & Management. Contact: 98847095 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 & currency exchange looking for a suitable position. Contact: S .S. Hussain 92874739 / 95884239 Email: syshhu14@gmail.com

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE

SALES / MARKETING Indian male working as Sr. Sales / Marketing Executive with thorough knowledge of Oman market in Trading as well as in procurement for 10 years seeks suitable position. Contact: 99045512

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

NOC available Indian male, 3 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 1 yr exp in sales automotive (TBL) looking for best opportunity , NOC available.

Contact# 97793879 Email: shyampkn@gmail.com

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: 99354209, Email: sandy6673@gmail.com Indian male MBA and Diploma in management from Australia.

On visit visa, looking for a suitable job in sales & marketing.

Contact – 71189884 Indian male, Graduate, 11 years experience in Oman seeks job in sales & marketing.

Contact: 96367331 Filipino, Male, 29 yrs old.

With 4yrs experience in administrative and clerical work and 2yrs in food and beverage industry and sales.Looking for suitable job. Address:Al khoud,Muscat GSM:+96897493101 Email:zefmercado@yahoo.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 MBA (UK), raised in Oman & with 2 yrs work experience holding valid Oman driving license, seeks job in sales / business development. Contact: 99513132 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 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

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

Client Relations and Sales Professional with 8 years in the Business Process Outsourcing industry, looking for suitable opportunity in Muscat.

Contact +96879050752

Indian male 29 years, D.C.E / B.C.A experience 9 years Secretary / computer operator.

Contact: 94955438

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

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

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

Indian male with 6 years experience in sales in oman. NOC available, looking for suitable placement. Contact 95364128

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, 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 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

Oil & gas experienced Indian lady with 6 years in sales & marketing to PDO and having valid Omani driving license. Contact 96143430 / 99875919 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 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 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 Indian male 26 yrs, Graduate, 3 years experience with Air India seeking suitable opportunity with reputed firms. Contact: 98847095 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

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 Document control, office admin, sales coordinator, Indian male, seeks suitable placement.

Contact 97906386 / 99073690 Indian Male Store Keeper and Sales Person have Four Years Good experience searching for suitable Job. E-mail Id ajinantony9@gmail. com, Contact: +918056761888, GSM +9695694990 Indian Male, Kerala,B.Com, having 4-years of experience in OMAN, with Valid Oman Driving License, looking for a suitable job in Sales, Accounts & Administration. email:- jobhuntmuscat@gmail.com 33 years Indian Male MSC, MBA-HR having 8.5 yrs experience (HR / Payroll / Admin) with Oman valid DL. Seeking suitable opening in Human Resource, Payroll & Admin/ backend jobs.

Contact:00968-99322978 Indian Male, age 23, B.E. in Mechanical engineering. Looking for suitable job. Oman D/L available.

Contact 93027183 B.E Mechanical Engineer, Indian.

Currently on family visit OMAN. Looking for job in various mechanical fields of production, manufacturing, technical and designing.

Contact 92113987,email : mohammedthanzeel@gmail.com Omani Male 35 years have an experience more than 10 years as a PRO , Looking for a placement as PRO and Admin job, Driving license is available. Contact : 98098089 Senior sales executive. Experience in trading industries with thorough knowledge of Oman market and wide customer contacts.

Driving license and NOC available, seeks senior position. #98487311 Highly Qualified male wanted decent driving job.

Contact: 91243132

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 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 idabdullah.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 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 sub-station, 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 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 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 Female Nurse with MOH Licence. Looking for suitable placement in Muscat. #:95537685.

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. Contact +968 94574596, email id: obaidkhattab@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 Indian male executive secretary having vast experience in admin, logistics & procurement well versed with computer seeks suitable placement. #99514286, Email: azimmohd@yahoo.co.in Male 9 years experience in IT, 1 year experience in Admin & 8 years experience in oracle. Degree master, 34 yrs seeking job.

Contact: +968 92553452 Email: shahzadhussain919@gmail.com Indian male B.Tech Mechanical engineer 4 year experience (3 years in India & 1 year in Oman) Driving license Oman, NOC Available looking for job in Oman #93845629, Email:syedakshar@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 Indian Female one year freelance experience in FFFD Company in Oman in technical, Planning and admin works. Contact:94355787, Email-pdeepthi53@gmail.com Indian female (27) MBA (IT), BCA, CCNA, 2 years experience in IT operations in Oman. Graduated from Oman with good analytical, programming skills, presented in international conference, seeking suitable IT/Admin positions.

Contact: 93672143. Email: fathima.shoukath@gmail.com Indian male 27Yrs, BTS : MTM (Mater of Tourism Management) 3 years’ experience in Tour Operation; & Sales Marketing; Ticket reservation & Front office looking for suitable placement, on visiting visa Ph:98837395 , bijothomas427@gmail.com Indian female having B.Tech degree in biotech. Having computer skill & having experience in marketing administration seeking suitable job in any field. # 91287047

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 female M.Tech (Biotech) with computer knowledge having experience in marketing, administration & accounting with resident visa seeking suitable job.

Contact: 91287047 Email: valliammai1000@gmail.com

Indian Male,7 years of experience in sales and Distribution, holding Oman driving License, presently in Oman looking for a suitable placement. Contact 97409636

13 years experience Indian Accountant Tally, Busy Accounting.

NOC/Release available. #96133146.

Email:kkcjob786@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 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.

Assistance Accountant 6 yrs experience include in Oman B.Com, Tally & excel advance level.

Contact: 98002428 Male 22 years B.Tech Mechanical Engineering University (India) looking for suitable job. Possession of driving license, fresh Graduate no work experience.

Contact: 97792809

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Contact: 92226866 We arrange tours & accommodation at all the beautiful places in Oman. Contact 99839898

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Spoken Arabic class for Non Arabic Speakers & English class for Malayalam Speakers

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Split unit & window unit A.C servicing & maintenance - Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area.

Contact 96236476

Tel: 95244310

GUARANTEED CLEANING: Carpet & sofa shampooing, Contact 99314807/24792998 Window unit & split unit A.C servicing & repairing - Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area. Contact: 99557080

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Split unit & widow unit A.C servicing & maintenance Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area.

Contact 95323517 Carpet & Sofa Shampooing General Cleaning & Polishing Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact: 24707833 Marble polishing & crystallization, building cleaning floor, floor polishing, carpet, sofa shampooing, pest control, anti termite, shifting maintenance.

Contact: 99504275

Marble Crystallization & Grinding, Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact 92705130

Painting & plumbing work.

Contact: 95963682

Water proofing ABUQABASContact 99320217/24788722

Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & anti-termite treatment, general cleaning painting,Plumbing,Electrical, shifting. Contact Mundhir Al-Rizaiqi trading. L.L.C. Contact 24810137, 99450130

House shifting packing.

Contact: 99657644 / 98518013

Affordable rates all types of curtain blind. Contact 99539521/ 95615642

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Pest Control Treatments.

Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact 99344723 We undertake new construction & maintenance & gypsum works.

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SITUATION WANTSERVICES Building maintenance. Contact: 99057348

Karate and self defense classes at Azaiba 18 Nov Street. RO 10 per month twice a week Monday and Tuesday 6. 30 TO 7. 30. PM. Contact: 98294551