Times of Oman - July 4, 2016

MONDAY

July 4, 2016 28 Ramadan 1437 AH

RAMADAN PRAYER TIMINGS IFTAR

Dhuhr

12.17pm

7.03PM

Asr

3.35pm

Maghrib

7.03pm

FAJR 3.58AM

Isha

8.25pm

Fajr (Tomorrow)

3.58am

FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

On the Occasion of 7th National Day, 1977

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ If we are to play our full part in the world in the cause of peace and freedom, we must never relax our efforts to build the strength of our country and to fit our coming generations for the tasks that lie ahead.

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HM sends greetings MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of congratulations to President Barack Obama of the United States on the occasion of his country’s Independence Anniversary. In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan has expressed his sincere congratulations along with best wishes of good health and happiness to President Obama and the American people further progress. -ONA SAUDI ARABIA

HM sends condolences MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the death of Prince Badar bin Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan has expressed his sincere condolences to King Salman, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased’s soul in peace and grant his family patience. -ONA

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BY TERROR, OMANIS FLOCK TO TURKEY

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Oman government is on the right path to overcome the slowdown in the economy, says the CEO of HSBC bank Oman.>B1 RAHUL DAS

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Fliers’ confidence is reflected in bookings as Turkey flights are packed throughout the Eid holiday until

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MUSCAT: Flights to Turkey from Oman are fully booked until July 20, prompting the national airline to thank Omanis for refusing to bow down to terrorism.

While some travel agents in the Sultanate have recorded a 10 per cent drop in bookings, Turkish Airlines says a raft of security measures in place at the Turkish national airport means there has

never been a safer time to travel.

And that confidence is reflected in bookings, with packed holiday flights throughout the Eid holiday and the next 17 days.

A series of deadly explosions tore through crowds at Istanbul’s Atatürk international airport last week, leaving at least 45 people dead and hundreds more injured in an attack officials blamed on the IS terror group.

Shortly before the blasts, assailants armed with AK-47 rifles

became involved in a firefight with security and police near the airport’s X-ray security checkpoint. Mehmed Zingal, Country Manager of Turkish Airlines in Oman, took time to thank the people of Oman, adding: “The traffic hasn’t reduced and all nine flights a week are flying full.”

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TRADITIONAL DRESS

Warning on modifying dishdasha Times News Service MUSCAT: Following pictures of “modified” Omani dishdasha (male traditional dress) which was circulated on social media, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has warned against selling such items to people.

The ministry officials recently inspected a number of shops in

different parts of the Sultanate to ensure that no clothes are displayed that “violate the Omani standards and have drawings or designs on them which harm the public taste”.

Not available The ministry said in a statement that such dresses are not available in the local market.

“Such dresses are being sold on social media and other websites,” the statement said.

It is worth mentioning that any modifications to the Omani dress is against the law.

The ministry has called upon people to report to the authorities any shop, social media account or website selling such dresses to the people.

Iftar meals with roses and smiles

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E C O N O M I C C R I S I S PA N E L

Tawfiq quits Shura panel Staff Reporter MUSCAT: Tawfiq Al Lawati resigned on Thursday from his position as a member and head of the special committee which was assigned to discuss the effect of economic crisis on the society, Shura council tweeted on its official Twitter handle.

The reason for his resignation is attributed to the delay by Shura in reviewing its panel’s study, according to the Shura council’s tweet.

The council had postponed discussions on the committee’s recommendations until the start of the new session in September. Last week, the committee recommended merging the ministries and called for an end to honorary supervisory positions in government institutions. Recently, Al Lawati said merger of ministries would save the state millions.

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ROP confiscates 20 cars Times News Service MUSCAT: Royal Oman Police (ROP) confiscated 20 cars which were modified to be used for drifting and show purposes in Al South Al Batinah governorate.

Following complaints from residents of car drifting activities in their neighbourhood, police offic-

ers raided a number of workshops and farms where people used to modify the vehicles, ROP reported on Sunday.

The accused have been sent to the public prosecution for further investigation.

Arrested Customs officials arrested an

Omani national on charges of possessing nine boxes of different brands of firecrackers, Royal Oman Police said on Sunday.

Smuggling bid Meanwhile, officers in Muscat International Airport foiled an attempt to smuggle 1,260 capsules of narcotics.

Iftar meals with roses and smiles Fahaddath group’s oldest volunteer is 76 years old and youngest just five

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MUSCAT: Near the traffic lights at Al Azaiba, 18th November Street, you would see tens of volunteers handing roses and food boxes to passing motorists during Ramadan.

Children, adults and senior citizens express their love to all people by giving them natural white roses, Iftar meals and most importantly, smiles.

Out of the 44 men and women who joined Fahaddath (to express) group, the oldest volunteer is 76 year old, who works, along with his son and little grandson to spread the message of peace on Muscat roads.

The youngest volunteer is Mohammed Al Lawati, only five years old.

According to Shaker Al Raisi,

MESSAGE: Fahaddath’s message is to make us human beings,

celebrate our similarities. – Supplied photo

a member of the group, more than 2,400 meals and roses have been distributed since the beginning of the campaign on 14th of Ramadan. He said the initiative was kicked off last year following the political tension in the region, to spread love and tenderness among all people, despite their nationality, race or religion.

“Humanity comes before everything. Fahaddath’s message is to make us human beings, celebrate our similarities, and turn a blind eye to our differences,” Al Raisi said.

While many volunteer groups in Oman make sure to provide

food everywhere during the holy month, Fahaddath makes sure to involve people with physical challenges, Down Syndrome patients and children in their activities.

“We have more than 12 children who are less than 10 year old,” Shaker said, adding that children have a powerful emotional impact on drivers who share moments of joy with the little ones.

The Iftar boxes include fried snacks like samosas, katchori, dates, laban and juices.

“The social media played a vital role in attracting more youngsters to join our campaign,” Al Raisi said.

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e-visa must for UAE Starting on July 15, UAE will start implementing e-visa service and the visa on arrival issuance will be completely stopped for expats living in GCC at all UAE airports

Staff Reporter MUSCAT: UAE’s Ministry of Interior has once again reiterated that passengers travelling to Dubai will require an e-visa to cross the border into the UAE. “Starting on July 15, UAE will G AT H E R I N G

Oman Cancer Association annual Iftar Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman Cancer Association (OCA) organised its annual Iftar gathering at its headquarters in Al Ghubra, where the staff, board members, members and volunteers exchanged Ramadan greetings and spent a wonderful time together.

Members presented traditional dishes from various countries. “The purpose of this gathering was to bring people together and show our appreciation to all those who support the Association,” an OCA representative said.

The OCA is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit umbrella organisation which helps create awareness about cancer in Oman, so that people could accept cancer and work for early intervention and successful treatment through self-examination and early diagnosis. OCA is registered with Ministry of Social Development since 2004.

start implementing e-visa service and the visa on arrival issuance will be completely stopped for expats living in GCC at all UAE airports,” it said on its website.

From Oman, airlines and travel agents have already implemented e-visa travel to UAE. “The e-visa

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Indian Social Club Eid celebration

thing is working well and we are turning down passengers from boarding the flight if they are not holding an e-visa to Dubai,” a senior official of flydubai said.

Times News Service

Some lagging Another travel agency operator said that while airlines operating from Oman had implemented the rule long back, some other countries were yet to implement it.

The only exception to the e-visa rule is the nationalities of around 46 countries, which have a treaty with the UAE, such as the United Kingdom and the European Union countries. Citizens of these countries have a choice between getting a visa-on-arrival or applying for a visa online.

MUSCAT: Indian Social Club will be celebrating Eid Al Fitr on the first day of Eid at its premises in Darsait from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. The club has been organising this “Eid Milan” every year for the community.

Eid Al Fitr marks the completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan wherein one detaches oneself from worldly pleasures and shackles of desire and exercises self-restrain. It is a month where one involves oneself in prayer, sacrifice and charity.

Muslims and non-Muslims come together under one roof during “Eid Milan” and share their happiness and sense of brotherhood. The club and its various linguistic wings join together in organising this meet and greet evening where people not only from the Indian community but also other nationalities join in their celebration. The Indian ambassador and important members of community will address the gathering and convey their happiness on the day.

All are cordially invited to this function on the first day of Eid.

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FAST I N G HEALT H T I P In the last days of fasting, include the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables between Iftar and Suhoor. It is impossible to over do it with hydrating, fibre-rich produce.

P LAC E O F WORSHI P

LOC A L TRA D I TI ON

Ramadan is a great opportunity to go pray in beautiful houses of worship that you might not otherwise take the time to see.

Whether for Taraweeh prayers or Dhuhr, pay a visit to one of Muscat’s architectural monuments of faith.

{Wilayat Nakhal Folk Customs } A NIGHT LY C OLLE CT ION

Al Fitrah is a folk custom only practised in Wilayat Nakhal. Each night the villagers collect money and buy Iftar meals and dates for the needy and poor. They then distribute the meals through the mosques just before the Maghrib adhan.

{ Masjid Al Rasool Al A’dham } Al Rasool Al A’dham Mosque or “The Mosque of the Great Prophet,” is a historic mosque built in the 15th century by the Lawati people of Oman next to the old Muttrah Souq on the Muttrah Corniche. The mosque features an elegant dome and Ma’thana tower design that are dressed in oceanic blue tiles inscribed with Quranic verses. It is a treasured gem in Muttrah, and one of the most popular places for religious celebrations, though the mosque welcomes all Muslims.

A BU S A BA’A—FA R M S HA R E

Every farmer in Nakhal is obligated to donate crops from his farm, especially dates, to seven mosques in the area. The Imams of the mosques store the dates and produce in the mosque store and distribute it to fasters daily just before Iftar.

TARGEEB —FARMER’S GIFTS

When farmers sell their agricultural crops, half of the profit goes to the mosque for charity to buy food for Iftar or for charity outside the mosque. Most of the farmers give both charity and seasonal fruits for the needy and poor.

*This mosque features a ladies prayer hall

MINI-MUEZZIN

When the time for the Maghrib adhan draws near, the village children gather around the mosque to wait for the Muezzin (the man who sings the call for pray). When he begins to sing, the children run home, parading around the neighbourhood and house and telling everyone that it is time for Iftar.

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TODAY’S VERSE

{ Al Kaaba}

What It Means to Use Good Words

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The House of Allah Kaaba litterally means “cube” and it refers to the first place built to worship Allah. This square structure located inside the Masjid Al Haram in Mecca is the holiest Islamic site. No matter where they are in the world, when Muslims perform the salat (prayers) five times each day, they face “qibla” towards the Kaaba.

And He found you lost and guided you.

(Adh-Dhuha, 93:7)

WHERE TO SPE ND YOU R ZA KAT The literal meaning of Zakat is ‘to cleanse’ or ‘purification’. In the Islamic faith, Zakat means purifying your wealth for the will of Allah; to acknowledge that everything we own belongs to Allah and to work towards the betterment of the Muslim Ummah. According to Islamic regulations, Zakat is 2.5% of one year’s total cumulative wealth. Zakat is not always financial, and can include everything from volunteering your time to giving an encouraging word, but when it comes to financial donations to the less fortunate, it can be difficult to decide which causes speak most to your heart. Here we will highlight worthy causes to help you decide.

What we say is a direct reflection of what is in our hearts, especially in moments of fatigue or anger or ‘h-anger’ (hunger-anger), which is pretty common this month.

That doesn’t mean that if you use bad words out of frustration that you have a bad heart. It is an indication that it is a good time to do some soul-searching to find what is still in need of Allah’s purification. And it is not a one-way street; the more you work on your tongue, the more your heart will feel the effects.

But what does fasting from bad words or “restraining the tongue” actually mean?

Simply, we should guard against the following types of speech: 1.

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Lying Breaking promises Speaking badly about people and gossiping.

Arguing without a good reason or if there is a danger of it getting out of hand.

Boasting and self-praise on the level of arrogance.

Cursing and using foul language.

Wishing harm or evil on others, even your enemies.

Making fun, teasing, and ridiculing people in a way that could hurt their feelings or damage their reputation, not only on an individual level, but especially when talking about an entire people group in a racist way.

A great way to practice “cleaning up our mouths” is to spend more time saying good and beautiful things.

For example, if you spend your drive to work reciting the 99 names of Allah, then the curses you no doubt have ready for the guy who just cut you off in traffic will feel strange and ugly on your tongue.

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The final days of Ramadan are the perfect opportunity to practice restraint as we remember all the mercies and blessings of Allah and seek His forgiveness.

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Municipality prepared for Eid rush Times News Service MUSCAT: Having its slaughterhouses repaired, Muscat Municipality has announced that several of its units are ready to serve locals and residents on Eid Al Fitr.

The central slaughterhouse in Baushar and the temporary one in Seeb are ready to deal with the pressure of Eid. Facilities, such as parking, waiting area, cooling rooms and public amenities were repaired and renovated. The municipality will take all preventative measures, including those related to health and technical matters to ensure the smooth operation of the slaughterhouses.

The Muscat Municipality also encourages citizens and residents to slaughter the livestock in the slaughterhouses.

Also, such facilities ensure that slaughter is carried out in the proper Islamic way.

“We advise our consumers to head straight home after receiving their product. If the product is to be transported over a long distance, we advise that it be placed in ice. Customers should not use cartons and black garbage bags to transport the meat and should instead use the slaughterhouse’s bags,” it said.

The central slaughterhouse in Baushar will be open on Monday and on Tuesday from 8:30am to 2pm and again from 8pm to midnight. On Wednesday and Thursday, the timings will be from 7:30am to 1:30pm and again from 7:30pm to midnight.

The slaughterhouse will operate from 7am to 11am on Friday and 6:30am to 1pm on Saturday. The Seeb slaughterhouse will operate from 9am to 5pm on Monday and from 8am to 1pm, and then from 2pm to 5pm on Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday they will work from 7:30am to 2pm, then again from 4pm to 8pm.

Friday’s operation will be from 7:30am to 11pm and Saturday’s will be from 7:30am to 2pm.

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MONDAY, JULY 4, 2016 I do deal with children, but it is not very frequent (to see overweight children). Here, the instance of obesity among children is really low when compared to western countries Dr Partha Sarathi, Paediatrician at the Badr Al Sama Hospital

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Obesity among Omani adults lowest in GCC Oman is ranked seventh among 126 countries for the lowest under-5 overweight prevalence, and has emerged as the first

OVERWEIGHT: Obesity has long been an issue in the Gulf region,

known to house some of the most obese people on Earth.

among GCC countries

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MUSCAT: Oman is ranked number one among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with the lowest under-5 overweight prevalence as well as the lowest prevalence of obesity in adults.

According to the Global Nutrition Report 2016, Oman is ranked seventh among 126 countries for the lowest under-5 overweight prevalence, and has emerged as the first among GCC states.

Obesity has long been an issue in the Gulf region, known to house some of the most obese people on Earth. Children and adults alike enjoy fatty foods, junk food and other unhealthy concoctions.

Oman, according to the report, was ranked first among the neighbouring GCC states, followed by

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Data for Bahrain, Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE) was not available.

Dr Partha Sarathi, Paediatrician at the Badr Al Sama Hospital, confirmed that children in the Sultanate were hardly found to be overweight.

“I do deal with children, but it is not very frequent (to see overweight children). Here, the instance of obesity among children is really low when compared to western countries,” said Dr. Partha.

However, low be the number of obese children in Oman, they still require attention. Failure to exercise and not playing much outdoors has allowed them to put on weight and be deemed obese.

Dr. Mohammad, Internal Medicine Specialist at the Atlas Hospital, said, “Children are not playing much nowadays; they are sitting in front of laptops, tablets and mobile phones.”

“They also consume more food

in the form of junk food, soft drinks and other such stuff,” he continued.

He added that now children go to school in cars instead of on foot.

The Times of Oman asked Dr Partha whether any initiatives are on. He said, “It (awareness) is there but parents have realised that junk food isn’t good for the health of their children. We organise our own awareness campaigns for the children and parents.”

Some feel that parents play a major role in nurturing their children and not realising what they are feeding their children results in them becoming overweight with time.

A resident of Muscat, Rodoljub Mihajlov, said, “Parents play a key role when it comes to eating habits of children. Some friends who work as teachers in schools say children bring with them chips, fast food and similar foods in their lunch boxes. I think those parents

should be arrested for negligence.”

The Global Nutrition Report also placed Oman as number one in the GCC with the lowest adult obesity rate, followed by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. However that may be, Oman is ranked 168 among 190 countries, which means the Sultanate is among the countries with the highest adult obesity prevalence.

Dr. Mohammad warned that obesity can lead to insulin resistance, more fat deposited, diabetes; hypertension through cholesterol and increase in uric acid. The individual could suffer a stroke. “Every such complication is related to obesity,” Dr Mohammad said.

Vinod Varma, a resident, said, “Today, due to all the comforts in life, life has become easier in Oman. The availability of food all the time, anywhere, has ensured more calories are being consumed per person, whether male or female. Hence, the weight gain and inactivity.”

“Junk food and almost non nutritious foods are definitely the causes of obesity. Add to it ignorance and lack of knowledge about food/calories,” he added.

Dr. Mohammad, however, explained that some people inherit obesity from their parents and don’t necessarily eat junk food to gain weight.

Even environmental factors can be the cause and is seen as the main culprit for obesity.

“A fraction of the people will have a genetic factor from their father or mother, but mainly it is environmental,” said Dr. Mohammad.

E D UC AT I O N M I N I S T RY

General education results on July 10 MUSCAT: General indicators for results of general education diploma and its equivalent for the first sitting 2015/2016 were approved by Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shibaniyah, Minister of Education.

The success level in the general education diploma/formal education stood at 83.95 per cent. The number of students who attended exams stood at 39,924.

The success level at the general education diploma for the bilingual schools stood at 84.86 NCSI

Beneficiaries of social security dip in 2015 MUSCAT: In a total of 84,644 cases in which social security benefits have been extended in the Sultanate, an amount of OMR131,861,847 has been disbursed, a bulletin issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), has revealed.

The statistics show that 2015 witnessed a decline in the number of social security cases for the first time in the Sultanate, while past years reflected a tendency of such cases rising, beginning with 71,171 cases in 2011, 81,014 in 2012, 84,631 cases in 2013 and 84,919 cases in 2014.

Social security beneficiaries from the ageing and disabled categories represented 71 per cent of the total, accounting for 33,277 cases.

They received disbursements

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of OMR11,250,134 while the number of beneficiaries in the disabled category stood at 26,824 with an amount of OMR9,503,612.

Between 2014 and 2015, the number of divorced women beneficiaries of social security decreased by 1.7 per cent to reach 12,198 cases which received OMR2,968,988.

The number of widows, who were beneficiaries of social security handouts, declined by 7.8 per cent. These accounted for 6,612 cases and received OMR2,402,901.

The number of female beneficiaries abandoned by their husbands dropped by 56 per cent.

In contrast, the number of cases in the category of prisoner’s family increased between 2014 and 2015 by 7.1per cent to reach 272 and they received OMR124,297. -ONA H U M A N I TA R I A N A I D

Oman Air integrates AMOS software to boost efficiency MUSCAT: Oman Air has successfully gone live with AMOS, a comprehensive, fully-integrated MRO software solution across the entire airline.

Developed and distributed by Swiss Aviation Software, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Swiss International Airlines, AMOS has more than 140 customers worldwide.

Oman Air will leverage AMOS’ capability to sustain and extend its competitive advantage, reduce costs and improve its operational efficiency and the effectiveness of the engineering division.

Since March 2016, the entire Oman Air fleet is managed through AMOS. Ali Redha Al Lawatiya, Oman Air’s Executive Vice President – Engineering and Maintenance, commented: “This is a long-term and strategic partnership that will allow Oman Air to harness the latest technology as we deliver our award winning services. The new technological solution equips our engineering and maintenance department to provide high-end services to Oman Air, as well as to our other airline customers.

“Both Swiss-AS and Exsyn have partnered effectively in the deployment of the solution. With the complete fleet data now in AMOS, Oman Air will now leverage its internal capability to rollout an effective decision-making technology platform.”

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per cent. The number of students who attended exams was 873.

The success level in the technical general education diploma for the Royal Guard of Oman College of Technology (Bilingual) was 100 per cent. The number of students stood at 39.

The results will be available from 04.00 pm on Sunday 10/7/2016 by sending SMS with the seat number to 90200 (Omantel and Ooredoo). The results will be also made available on Oman Education Portal. -ONA

STATE-OF-THE-ART : Since March 2016, the entire Oman Air fleet is managed through AMOS. – Supplied photo

Faccoli, Vice President, Customer Services at Swiss-AS, said: “Now that the AMOS’ implementation has been successfully completed, Oman Air Engineering and Maintenance Division is equipped with a state-of-the-art MRO software solution, which helps them provide services to the Oman Air fleet and thirdparty customers in a highly professional and efficient way while allowing them at the same time to introduce new technologies in their maintenance environment.

“A key success factor was to have EXSYN onboard for the data migration work stream and the good collaboration throughout the project ultimately ensured the success of the project.”

In addition to the standard AMOS support/maintenance services provided by Swiss-AS, Oman Air has signed on the Swiss-AS’ AMOS Operation Ser-

vices (AOS). Consequently, the Swiss-AS AOS team will support Oman Air when it comes to the operation of the application and database server.

The cooperation between Oman Air and EXSYN consisted in supporting Oman Air in migrating the fleet data into AMOS, including the data of the newly arrived B787 fleet while using EXSYN’s data migration solution, Titan. Alongside this process, EXSYN helped Oman Air with an inventory audit to make sure that this data was ready for transfer.

Sander de Bree, the CEO at EXSYN, stated: “It is crucial for an airline to apply all airworthiness requirements. This can only be achieved with the combination of the right system on one side and data that reflects the right airworthiness status on the other side.”

Oman sends medical relief to Gaza Strip CAIRO: The Sultanate has sent a new humanitarian relief to the Gaza Strip as part of its continued support to the Palestinian people.

The convoy of humanitarian relief comprising a consignment of medicines and medical supplies proceeded to Gaza Strip on Saturday as part of the assistance provided by the Oman Charitable Organisation (OCO) to the Palestinian people.

Mamdouh bin Salim Al Marhoon, Charge d’ affaires at the Sultanate’s embassy in Egypt praised the cooperation extended by the Egyptian authorities in delivery of medicines to the Gaza Strip. —ONA AUTO COLLECTION SYSTEM

National Museum, BankMuscat sign an agreement MUSCAT: National Museum and BankMuscat yesterday signed an agreement by which BankMuscat will prepare the necessary programmes and operate the auto collection system at the Museum.

The Bank will also supply, install, operate and maintain the sale point devices and accessories.

The specialists at BankMuscat provided a brief training course for service management team at the National Museum and Miss Macro for utility management on how to use the sale point devices. -ONA

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According to statistics, 14,283 Omani tourists visited Turkey in 2014, up from 8,956 in 2013.

Zingal added that terrorism is everywhere - but people are still travelling. “The government has taken special steps with special forces being placed at the airport following the suicide bomb attack at Istanbul Atatürk Airport,” he said, thanking the Omanis and expatriates for their support to Turkey.

Leading travel agents have also confirmed that travel to Turkey still remains very close to citizens

and residents of Oman. “There is not much cancellation for Turkey. The traffic hasn’t reduced and people who have got their visas and tickets issued are definitely travelling,” said Riyaz Kuttery, Chief Operating Officer of Mezoon Travel.

Since this is a one-off incident, people have remained rather unaffected. “There were some initial apprehensions among the travellers, but it has all died down now and people are going ahead with their plans,” Kuttery added.

Raji Demonte, general manager at Universal Travel and Tourism in Oman, said about 10 per cent of people who had booked air tickets

for Turkey had cancelled their trips following the blast.

“Istanbul still remains a popular destination for travellers from Oman. The blasts have not fuelled major security concerns among travellers, but they are definitely cautious now,” says another travel agent.

One visitor said: “A blast in Turkey was surely sad news, but that doesn’t make the place unsafe to travel to. There are hardly any replacements for Turkey for budget travellers, I think that is one of the major reasons why people are not cancelling their plans despite the attack,” said Indian expat, M Agarwal.

Turkey is currently the 6th most popular tourist destination in the world. The number of tourists and total tourism income expand with each passing year. In 2015, 39.4 million tourists visited Turkey and total tourism revenue reached $31.5 billion.

“Tourism provides us special connections and opportunities to view culture, better understand history, architecture, language and cuisine. So we will be very happy to see the number of tourists from Oman to Turkey continue to increase,” Ugur Dogan, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Sultanate of Oman, said recently.

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120 killed in Baghdad bombings IS militant group claims suicide attack as angry people pelt Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi’s convoy with stones

BAGHDAD: Nearly 120 people were killed and 200 wounded in two bombings overnight in Baghdad, most of them in a busy shopping area as residents celebrated Ramadan, police and medical sources said on Sunday.

The attack on the shopping area of Karrada is the deadliest since US-backed Iraqi forces last month scored a major victory when it dislodged IS from their stronghold of Falluja, an hour’s drive west of the capital. It is also the deadliest so far this year.

Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi had ordered the offensive after a series of bombings in Baghdad, saying Falluja served as a launchpad for such attacks on the capital.

However, bombings have continued. A convoy carrying Abadi who had come to tour the site of the bombings was pelted with stones and bottles by residents, angry at what they felt were false promises of better security.

A refrigerator truck packed with explosives blew up in the central district of Karrada, killing 115 people and injuring at least 200.

IS claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement circulated online by supporters of the ultrahardline group. It said the blast was a suicide bombing.

Karrada was busy at the time as Iraqis eat out and shop late during the holy month of Ramadan.

The White House on Sunday said the attack only strengthened the United States’ resolve to confront IS. “We remain united with the Iraqi people and government

DEVASTATED: Iraqis inspect the damage at the site of a suicide car bombing claimed by the IS group on July 3, 2016 in Baghdad’s central Karrada district. – AFP

in our combined efforts to destroy ISIL,” said the White House statement, referring to IS. Videos posted on social media showed people running after the SUV convoy of Abadi as he left Karrada after touring the scene, throwing pavement stones, bottles of water, empty buckets and slippers, venting their anger at the inability of the security forces to protect the area.

Abadi declared three days of mourning for the victims, according to state-run media that also

cited him saying he understood the angry reaction of residents.

Another video posted on social media showed a large blaze in the main street of Karrada.

Reuters TV footage taken in the morning showed at least four buildings severely damaged or partly collapsed, including a shopping mall believed to be the target, and gutted cars scattered all around.

The toll climbed during the day as rescuers pulled out more bodies from under the rubble and people

succumbed to their injuries.

Comments posted on social media accused security forces of continuing to use fake bomb detectors at checkpoints filtering traffic in Baghdad, five years after the scandal broke out about a device commonly known as the ‘magic wand’.

A police officer in Baghdad confirmed these hand-held ADE 651 detectors were still in use. They were sold to Iraq and other nations by a British businessman who was jailed for 10 years in 2013 in Britain for endangering lives for profit.

In a second attack, a roadside bomb also blew up around midnight in a market in Al Shaab, a district in the north of the capital, killing at least two people, police and medical sources said.

Iraqi forces on June 26 declared the defeat of IS militants in Falluja, a bastion of insurgency, following a month of fighting. Now the militants were “trying to compensate for their humiliating defeat in Falluja,” said Jasim Al Bahadli, a former army officer and security analyst in Baghdad. “It was a mis-

take for the government to think that the source of the bombings was restricted to just one area,” he said. “There are sleeper cells that operate independently from each other.”

The assault on Falluja was part of a wider offensive against IS, which seized swathes of Iraqi territory in 2014.

Abadi said the next target of the Iraqi forces is Mosul, the de facto capital of the militants and the largest city under their control in both Iraq and Syria. — Reuters

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UAE tells citizens to avoid national dress while abroad DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has urged men to avoid wearing the white robes, headscarf and headband of the national dress when travelling abroad, after a businessman visiting the United States was wrestled to the ground and held as an IS suspect.

UAE media reported that the Emirati man was detained in Avon, Ohio, last week after a female clerk at a local hotel called 911 to report what she had described as a man affiliated to IS, according to the Arabic-language Al Bayan newspaper.

It only identified him by his initials. The English language The National said the receptionist at the Fairfield Inn hotel called

the police after she heard the man talking on his phone in the hotel lobby.

Gulf News, another UAE newspaper, published photos of the Emirati man in white robes being wrestled to the ground and handcuffed before being led away by police.

Message In a message on a Foreign Ministry Twitter account focusing on citizens travelling abroad, the ministry said on Saturday: “For citizens travelling outside the country, and in order to ensure their safety, we point out not to wear formal dress while travelling, especially in public places,” the message dated July

2 stated, without referring to the Avon incident.

The Foreign Ministry, in a message posted on its website in Arabic and English, urged citizens to abide by the laws of countries they are visiting.

It alerted women to countries in Europe whose laws prohibit wearing of face covers, also without referring to the incident in Avon.

Local newspapers said Avon police released the man after they realised their mistake, but he fainted and needed hospital treatment. Al Bayan reported that the citizen had hired a lawyer to pursue the case, saying he had received no apology from either the police or the hotel. — Reuters

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India slips to 75th place on money in Swiss banks NEW DELHI: India has slipped to 75th place in terms of money held by its citizens with banks in Switzerland, while the UK remains on top.

India was placed at 61st place last year, while it used to among top-50 countries in terms of holdings in Swiss banks till 2007.

The country was ranked highest at 37th place in the year 2004.

As per the latest annual update on Swiss banks, released by Switzerland’s central bank SNB (Swiss National Bank), the total money held there by foreign clients from across the world fell by nearly 4 per cent to Swiss franc (CHF) 1.42 trillion (about Rs 98 lakh crore) at the end of 2015.

In terms of individual countries, the UK accounted for the largest chunk at about CHF 350 billion or almost 25 per cent of the total foreign money with Swiss banks.

The US came second with nearly CHF 196 billion or about 14 per cent. No other country accounted for a double-digit percentage share, while others in the top-ten included West Indies, Germany, Bahamas, France, Guernsey, Luxembourg, Hong Kong and Panama.

India was ranked 75th with CHF 1.2 billion (about Rs 8,392 crore), which is not even 0.1 per cent of the total foreign money in Swiss banks and is the lowest for the country in at least two decades or since 1996 -- the first year for which full comparable data is available.

Pakistan was placed higher at 69th place with CHF 1.5 billion -a shade better than 0.1 per cent of total foreign money parked with Swiss banks.

India was also lowest ranked among the BRICS nations -- Russia was ranked 17th (CHF 17.6 billion), China 28th (CHF 7.4 billion), Brazil 37th (CHF 4.8 billion) and South Africa 60th (CHF 2.2 billion). Others ranked higher than India included Mauritius, Kazakhstan, Iran, Chile, Angola, Philippines, Indonesia and Mexico, while a number of socalled tax havens were also placed above, including Jersey, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Marshall Islands, Bermuda, Belize, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Seychelles and St Vincent and the Grenadines.All offshore financial centres together held CHF 378 billion in Swiss banks. - PTI

All police stations along the IndoBangla border have been alerted and all border districts have been told to keep a close eye on any suspicious movement, a senior official of the West Bengal Police said

KOLKATA/AGARTALA: A high alert has been sounded on the Indo-Bangla border in the five states of West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Assam and Mizoram in the wake of the terror attack in Dhaka with the Border Security Force(BSF) stepping up its vigil.

India and Bangladesh share a 4,096 km-long international border, the fifth-longest land border in the world, with West Bengal having the highest length with 2,217km.

The length of the border in the other four states is Tripura (856km), Meghalaya (443km), Assam(262km) and Mizoram(180km). The administration of the east Indian state of West Bengal has asked the state police to be on high alert and take serious note of any suspicious movement in the border districts.

“All police stations along the Indo-Bangla border have been alerted and all border districts have been told to keep a close eye on any suspicious movement,” a senior police official of the West Bengal Police said.

Vehicles are being checked at various entry and exit points in the districts bordering Bangladesh, which has declared a two-day state mourning after the attack on a cafe in Dhaka’s diplomatic zone on Friday night resulting in the killing of 20 persons, all foreigners, who were taken hostage.

STRICT VIGIL: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel keep vigil along the India-Bangladesh Border at Shivrampur near Balurghat in South Dinajpur district of West Bengal on Sunday. The security has been beefed up in the region after the Friday’s terror attack at Dhaka Cafe. - PTI

Indian teenager’s body to be flown home from Dhaka NEW DELHI: The mortal remains of Indian teenager Tarushi Jain, who was among those hacked to death by militants in a terror attack at a Dhaka restaurant, will be brought here on Monday External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said.

“It is a case of brutal killing — an unnatural death. Some legal procedure has (to) be completed,” the minister said on twitter.Swaraj said that Tarushi’s body will be taken to Delhi by plane on Monday.

“This is with concurrence of Tarushi’s father.”

“The family will take the mortal remains to Ferozabad

As it was a festival season with Eid and Ratha yatra to be celebrated, a strict vigil was being maintained on the border. But after the attack in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) had further

Amit Shah’s remarks show BJP is nervous: Mayawati

President’s rule “I want to say that the NDA government at the Centre has failed to carry out its constitutional obligations,” she said, adding that imposition of President’s rule in the state was the only answer.

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LUCKNOW: Hitting back at BJP Chief Amit Shah after he needled her on desertions in Bahujan Samaj Party, former chief minister Mayawati on Sunday said his “childish” remarks betrayed BJP’s nervousness ahead of Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.

The BSP supremo lashed out at Shah, saying the BJP-led government at the Centre should have imposed President’s rule in Uttar Pradesh to fullfil its promise to improve law and order situation in the state but it “failed” to fulfil its “constitution obligation”.

“Our growing base has made BJP nervous so much so that its president Amit Shah is making childish remarks on Uttar Pradesh’s law and order situation and not taking any action,” Mayawati said at a press conference here.

Shah had said the manner in which leaders were exiting BSP, by the time elections come Mayawati will be the lone person left in the party.

This was Mayawati’s fourth impromptu press conference in a span of less than a fortnight which has led her political opponents to claim that the desertions from BSP have left her jittery.

Mayawati said while Akhilesh Yadav government has failed to control crime, Shah has been saying that law and order is a state subject and it was not for US President Barack Obama to set things rights.

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BRIEFING: BSP supremo Mayawati addresses a press conference

at the party office in Lucknow on Sunday. - PTI

“Shah’s remarks are not only childish, they are irresponsible,” she said, targeting the BJP chief who is going hammer and tongs at both ruling Samajwadi Party and main opposition BSP in the state in the build to the Assembly polls due next year.

During a series of recent meetings in Uttar Pradesh in the run up to the Assembly elections in early 2017, the BJP chief accused SP and BSP of giving a prop to then United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre for 10 years. Mayawati charged the BJP with dabbling in all sort of “dirty designs” and playing politics in the name of Ram Mandir to return to power in the state. She said the SP government has failed to control crime in Uttar Pradesh where, she pointed, even policemen were paying with blood.

The BSP supremo said that

before the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, BJP had promised to ensure better law and order in UP the moment it came to power at the Centre. “But what happened? It has failed to carry out its constitutional duties,” she rued, and mocked at Shah for punctuating his speech with expressions like “jungle raj” and “goonda raj” in UP and “just doing nothing”.

In back-to-back setbacks to BSP in last fortnight, two senior leaders and once close confidants of Mayawati — Swami Prasad Maurya and R. K. Chaudhary -quit the party accusing her of auctioning tickets for the upcoming Assembly polls, ignoring Kanshi Ram’s ideology and running the organisation like her “private real estate company”. Maurya belongs to other backward caste while Chaudhary is a Dalit, the two important votebanks of BSP. - PTI

Tarushi Jain

(UP),” she added. Tarushi, a student at UC Berkeley, was on vacation in Dhaka. Her father runs a garment business in Bangladesh for the last 15-

intensified the vigil and special operations were on, IG BSF Sandeep Salunke had said on Saturday.

Salunke also said that the BSF was in touch with Border Guard Bangladesh and keeping a close

20 years, according to officials here. Swaraj said the country is with Tarushi’s family in this hour of grief and visa has been arranged for them.

Twenty foreigners, including eight Italians, seven Japanese and the Indian student, were brutally murdered by the militants inside the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka’s diplomatic zone before commandos launched an assault on Saturday, killing six attackers and capturing one alive, ending Bangladesh’s worst terror attack. The bodies of the victims were recovered during a search in the Bakery compound after the operation. -PTI

eye on the situation. A top police official in Agartala said that as soon as the attack broke out BSF and all other security forces including Tripura police, were alerted so that no unwanted elements

could cross the border to enter Indian territory.

BSF Inspector General (Meghalaya Frontier) P. K. Dubey said the force has been put on “very high alert” along the Indo- Bangladesh border in Meghalaya. “The force has been put on very high alert along the Indo-Bangladesh border following the armed attack in Dhaka.

Security has been tightened,” Dubey said. Dubey said he had spoken to officials of Meghalaya Police for coordination and sharing of information as soon as news of the killings came in. Meghalaya has over 100 “gaps” consisting of streams, rivers and drains apart from the unfenced 90-km stretch along its 443-km border with Bangladesh.

Accordingly, the BSF has sought cooperation of all state and central intelligence units to ensure that no illegal cross-border movement takes place, he said.

Police personnel posted close to the border have been alerted and asked to keep strict vigil in close coordination with the BSF, a senior police officer said.

The Assam police said it had instructed SPs of all districts, especially the border ones, to keep a strict vigil for any possible IS activity in the state.

According to a press release by the Assam Police, all the SPs have been instructed to gear up their intelligence machinery and keep a close watch on the situation. Although authorities have not perceived any footprint of IS in the north-east Indian state of Assam in the recent past, considering the gravity of the situation in the neighbouring country the alert has been issued, it explained.

“The SPs of Cachar, Karimganj and Dhubri, and BSF along the Assam-Bangladesh border have also been cautioned to be on maximum alert,” the statement said.

Several modules of JMB in Assam were busted in the aftermath of Khagragarh blast in Burdwan district of West Bengal on October 2, 2014. - PTI

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NEW DELHI: Making a case for increasing the taxpayer base, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said the government’s intention is to keep taxation rate “moderate” and emphasised that tax department needs to start trusting the assessees.

He also said that all grey areas are being made clearer when it comes to taxation and the tax department. “Ease of communicating with tax department is going to continue. All the grey areas, the

unclear areas I think by virtue of clarifications and notifications are now increasingly becoming clear,” Jaitley said.

In the last few months, procedures have been simplified and the “assessees have never seen such an easy and friendly approach of the taxation department”, he noted.

His remarks also come against the backdrop of various initiatives being taken to ensure that the

taxation system becomes more friendly towards taxpayers. Listing out various measures aimed at simplifying the procedures, Jaitley said dispute resolution mechanism has been put in place at the appeals stage with respect to tax matters.

Participating at a programme jointly organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Finance and Commerce and Industry Ministries on

Panama papers In a strong message to those evading tax, Jaitley said such people would face serious action and that the government is plugging the escape routes. “Those who were involved in the Liechtenstein accounts, those who are involved in the HSBC accounts and which were held to be illegal, are now facing prosecution. Those holding illegal accounts as disclosed in the Panama papers will also meet the same fate. We have revised our (tax) treaty with Mauritius so that there are no such routes available where people get away with earning income in India and not paying taxes.

“So, investors and taxpayers are going to be taxed on the basis of residence-based principles,” Jaitley said.

According to him, Cyprus treaty has also been revisited and is likely to be approved by the Cabinet over the next few days. The government is also in discussions with Singapore for revising the bilateral taxation treaty. “What stems out of this is that every income earned in India unless ex-

empted would be liable for tax in India, the escape routes against that are now being blocked. But our tax rate will be reasonable, base has to be much larger and the tax department has to start trusting the assessee and the taxpayer,” he said.

Currently, the country has a taxpayer base of about 54 million people. The awareness programme on the Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 saw Jaitley addressing ICAI members, including its president M. Devaraja Reddy and CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) officials through video conferencing.

About the Income Declaration Scheme 2016 — which can be availed till September 30, Jaitley said it provides a good opportunity for anyone to disclose domestic income for which filing has not been made before.

“Once a return is filed, the source of income is not going to be questioned. Whatever disclosures are made they are not going to be used for any other collateral purpose or be shared with anybody...

Confidentiality will be respected,” he added.

The scheme, which opened on June 1, allows domestic black money holders to declare their illgotten wealth by paying a tax and penalty totalling 45 per cent. -PTI

Making efforts for release of abducted Indians in Nigeria: Swaraj NEW DELHI: India is making all efforts to secure the release of two Indians abducted from Gboko, a town in the Benue state of north-central Nigeria, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday.

The minister also thanked Indian envoy in Abuja for repatriation of 11 Indians, who were released after languishing in a Nigerian jail for two years.

“I appreciate the efforts of our High Commissioner in Nigeria B. N. Reddy for expediting their repatriation,” Swaraj tweeted.

Employees of a Merchant Navy firm, the crew’s ship got stranded in Nigeria and the entire crew was arrested for violating laws of international waters in 2014.

Meanwhile, Swaraj said all efforts were being made to secure the release of the two Indians abducted in Nigeria.

The duo —Mangipudi Sai Srinivas (from Andhara Pradesh) and his colleague Anish Sharma (from Karnataka) — were travelling to Dangote Cement Plc Plant in a car from their residential quarters around 7.20pm last Wednesday when a group of armed men kidnapped them at a traffic signal. - PTI

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Populism, nationalism, and xenophobia all contributed to the victory of the “Leave” campaign in the United Kingdom’s recent referendum on membership in the European Union. But these forces float on the surface of a larger sea change: a fundamental shift worldwide in the relationship between the state and the market.

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e have been pushovers for too long when it comes to trade, says Donald Trump.

In a speech in Pennsylvania this week, he said: “When subsidized foreign steel is dumped into our markets, threatening our factories, the politicians do nothing. For years, they watched on the sidelines as our jobs vanished and our communities were plunged into depression-level unemployment.” He did, however, put in a kind word for the tariffs the Reagan administration imposed in the 1980s to protect US semiconductor and motorcycle industries.

Trump’s history is wrong. Far from doing nothing, politicians have adopted measures to protect American steelmakers from foreign competition during the Johnson, Nixon, Carter, Reagan and George W. Bush administrations. Our actual practice has been to work toward a world with lower trade barriers while also offering protection for specific industries, in response to import surges and political outcries. Trump would break from that history while ignoring one of its lessons: The protection we have offered has been expensive and achieved little.

Trump would change our traditional policies in four ways. He promises to make more aggressive use of existing trade laws that authorize protection from imports. He says he will revisit trade agreements we have on the books. He would make only bilateral deals, not multilateral ones. And he does not view liberalizing trade overall as a goal.

It’s a different approach from the one taken by recent leaders from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama. Reagan imposed trade barriers on occasion — but he also vetoed protectionist legislation, oversaw negotiations to lower trade barriers around the globe, and started the process of creating the North American Free Trade Agreement, which Trump reviles. Obama imposed tariffs to help the tyre industry but also concluded some bilateral free-trade deals — Trump thinks they’re bad ones -- and pushed for new multilateral ones like the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The most successful protectionist policy of recent decades is generally considered to be the rescue of Harley-Davidson. Tariffs in the 1980s seem to have given the company time to turn itself around (although just how important the tariffs were is still the subject of dispute).

Automakers benefited from protectionism at that time, too, raising their prices and profits. But they didn’t use the opportunity to reform. The semiconductor protectionism of the period was controversial because of its effects on industries that used semiconductors: They complained that for them protection meant shortages, higher costs, and lost sales and jobs.

Unintended harm to American companies is a recurring problem with tariffs, even those meant to protect American jobs from competition that our government deems unfair.

After Bush imposed steel tariffs, steel-consuming industries pointed out that they employed far more Americans than the steel industry itself, and argued that the net effect of the policy on jobs was negative.

Anti-dumping laws, which put tariffs on foreign imports that are supposedly being sold at too low a price, usually target intermediate goods and therefore make the downstream American producers that use them less competitive.

Daniel Ikenson, a trade-policy analyst at the Cato Institute, notes that the government, perversely, is forbidden by law from considering the impact of tariffs on these producers before levying the tariffs.

Then there’s the question of costs. Gary Hufbauer and Sean Lowry, a senior fellow and research associate, respectively, at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, calculated that Obama’s tariffs on Chinese tyres cost American consumers at least $900,000 for every job they saved for one year. That’s before taking account of job losses caused by lower spending by consumers on other products and by retaliatory Chinese tariffs.

This very high cost per job, they point out, is consistent with research on other instances of trade protection.

In an interview, Hufbauer notes that our efforts to protect industries from competition have typically not resulted in their revival and impose extremely high costs for any jobs they save. He cites the textile and maritime industries, both of which have been protected for decades, as examples of these disappointing results.

“Watching on the sidelines” as jobs are lost does not sound like a very appealing policy. But it might have been better than what our government has actually done, and what Trump would have our government do more of. - Bloomberg View

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Pakistani passengers gather at a railway station as they prepare to return to their home towns ahead of the Eid Al Fitr festival in Lahore on Sunday.

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Over 80 cars, bikes stolen in two months in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: On average, a car is stolen from somewhere in Islamabad every 34 hours and a motorcycle every 38 hours.

A police record shows that a total of 43 cars and 39 motorcycles were lifted in the capital during the two months of May and June.

Industrial Area police recorded the highest number of car theft incidents: 11, while seven vehicles were stolen within the jurisdiction of Aabpara police and six from Koral police precincts.

Margalla, Ramna and Khanna police stations registered three car-theft cases each during the period.

Two cars were stolen from Blue Area while one car and two motorcycles from the parking of Faisal Mosque.

With regards to motorcycle theft, Golra police registered seven cases while four motorcycles each were stolen within the jurisdictions of Bhara Kahu, Industrial Area and Sabzi Mandi police stations. In Industrial Area, most of the motorcycle theft incidents took place at H-9 weekly bazaar.

No auto-theft case Three police stations on the periphery of the capital — Noon, Nilore and Shams Colony — registered no auto-theft case over the past two months. — Express Tribune

Floods kill 28 in Chitral district Torrential rain began to pelt the Chitral district, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, on Saturday and continued into the night, residents said PESHAWAR: Flash floods triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 28 people in northern Pakistan, officials said on Sunday, including some who were swept away while praying at a mosque.

Torrential rain began to pelt the Chitral district, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, on Saturday and continued into the night, residents said.

Flash floods Maghferat Shah, Chitral district administrator, said some residents were missing after flash floods

swamped a local mosque in Drosh town in Upper Chitral.

“The floodwater killed 10 people and caused serious injuries to 21 others at the mosque. Some of them had been swept away in the floodwater and are still missing,” he said. During the holy month of Ramadan it is common for people to pray at the mosque during night hours.

Shah said 18 people had been killed in other areas due to rain and flash floods, and there were fears the death toll will increase once rescuers reach remote mountainous areas. — Reuters

DISPLACED: Pakistani children affected by flooding sit on higher ground in the village of Nagar in Chitral on Sunday.

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Doctors thrash patient, attendant Pakistan’s Zoha to for ‘late trip’ to emergency ward pursue professional ISLAMABAD: Doctors at Polyclinic allegedly thrashed a patient and his attendant after they made a late night trip to the emergency ward.

Shakeel Ahmed, a resident of Shamsabad, Rawalpindi, was admitted in the hospital with acute pancreatitis. He said that late on Thursday night, he was shifted to the surgical ward from emergency and at around midnight, he felt sharp pains in his upper abdomen.

He said his brother, who was there as his attendant went to contact the administration to call a doctor. He said that after the first call, they waited for a doctor for over half-an-hour but no one turned up.

They then approached the doctor through the admin and after a while, Dr Gul Muhammad turned up and misbehaved with the patient and the attendant.

According to Ahmed, when his brother told him to be sympathetic and reminded him of his duty, the two men got into a verbal altercation. Dr Muhammad, who is also the Young Doctors’ Association Polyclinic chapter general secretary, called some other doctors and they allegedly attacked the attendant and broke his finger.

Hospital administration staffers were able to intervene and shifted the patient to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the surgical ward.

“Dr Muhammad was furious

entrance walkthrough gate.

On Saturday, the YDA boycott of outpatient departments (OPDs) at Polyclinic entered the third day on Saturday, as paramedical staff and nurses dissociated themselves from it.

Doctors boycotted the OPDs from 9am to 11am to demand the revocation of transfer order of Executive Director Dr Raja Amjad Mahmood.

Polyclinic Nursing Association President Nazir Ahmed said that the Joint Action Committee (JAC) had been disbanded and a few elements were misusing its name. He added that even if it did still exist, the JAC and YDA would still have no justification to boycott OPDs on the pretext of postings.

CONTROVERSY: Dr Gul Muhammad, who is also the Young Doctors’ Association Polyclinic chapter general secretary, called some other doctors and they allegedly attacked the attendant and broke his finger. — Express Tribune

over having to take a late night call and he started banging at my abdomen repeatedly,” Ahmed said.

“When I objected to his aggressive manner, he started swearing at me, forcing my brother to intervene,” Ahmed said, adding that the other doctors stormed the ward soon after and started kicking and punching his brother.

Someone in the hospital called the Aabpara police, but by the time the police reached the hos-

pital — barely two minutes walk from the hospital — the doctors had left the hospital.

Later, the victim filed an application with the police against the doctors, but withdrew it. Shakil said that he was a small vendor and could not afford to pursue a police and court case.

Dr Muhammad was previously accused of thrashing a Polyclinic security guard who asked the doctor for proof of his identity at an

Legal action Polyclinic Staff Welfare Committee President Raja Ilyas said that JAC was formed to restore the health risk allowance for doctors and paramedical staff and has nothing to do with the current boycott. He claimed that the YDA has also brought in protesters from PIMS and other hospitals. He said the Polyclinic management should take legal action against the outsiders. Ilyas said that nobody opposed Dr Mahmood when he was transferred to Polyclinic as postings and transfers are part and parcel of government service.

— Express Tribune

tennis career

KARACHI: Pakistani teen, Zoha Asim was the talk of the tennis scene in UAE in April this year when she won her first major international title, the ATF 14 and under Tennis Championship, held in Islamabad.

Now, the 14-year-old resident from Sharjah, UAE said she hopes to pursue a career as a professional tennis player and become a role model for young Muslim girls all over the world. “I want to become a world number one champion representing Pakistan, and I also want to become an inspiration for all the Muslim girls out there in the entire world telling them that if they set their minds to something they can achieve it,” Zoha said.

Dedication, hard work Her mother, Zaufishan, also believes in her daughter’s dedication and hard work, which changed her own family’s view on sports outside of cricket. “I see that how much she is putting in her game, so she keeps me motivated to actually think about her and think about her future in tennis as well,” Zaufishan said.

Zoha trains five hours a day, with the exception of Fridays, and balances her family life and academics despite the pressure of the high expectations pinned on her.

Her coach Jumayy, who has

Fourteen-year-old Zoha Asim, a resident from Sharjah said she hopes to pursue a career as a professional tennis player and become a role model for young Muslim girls worldwide

been training her for the past two years, said he was not surprised

by Zoha’s ATF win. “I have been working with Zoha for two years now and she has improved her game a lot. All these achievements are coming to her because she is a real hard worker. — Express Tribune

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Toll climbs to 61 in China rain, landslides BEIJING: Death toll in heavy rain and landslides in China during the last few days rose to 61 as 14 more death were reported.

At least 14 people were killed and eight other missing in south China since Thursday, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said on Sunday.

The downpour which struck Hubei province has left 16 people dead and six missing, destroying or damaging more than 15,800 housing units and inflicting direct economic losses worth $595 million, state-run news agency Xinhua news agency quoted local officials on Saturday.

In another incident, at least 23 people were killed and seven others injured in the landslide in southwest China’s Guizhou Province. In all 30 people were caught in Friday’s landslide at Pianpo Village, Dafang County.

All missing and dead people were found, the report said.

More than 800 soldiers and rescuers worked with excavators to search for the missing villagers.

In another incident, eight people were killed yesterday after a wall collapsed due to heavy rain in Wu-

Local militants blamed for Dhaka restaurant killings The IS-affiliated Amaq news agency claimed in a report on Saturday the militants identified and released Muslim patrons from the Dhaka restaurant, SITE said.

The victims also included at least three Bangladeshis or people of Bangladeshi descent.

The militants hacked most of their victims with machetes, leaving their bodies to bleed over the floor.

A 12-hour standoff with security forces ended when around 100 commandos stormed the building, killing six of the militants and capturing a seventh after attempts at negotiations proved fruitless, authorities said.

They recovered explosives and sharp weapons from the scene. It was not clear if the attackers had made any demands.

Analysts say that as IS loses territory in Iraq and Syria and its finances get drained, it may be trying to build affiliates in countries such as Bangladesh for extremists to launch attacks locally and cheaply TERROR ATTACK: Policemen patrol outside the Holey Artisan Bakery and the O’Kitchen Restaurant as others inspect the site after gunmen attacked, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Sunday. - Reuters

DHAKA: Seven militants who killed 20 people at a restaurant in Dhaka were local Bangladeshis and authorities had tried before to arrest five of them, police said, as investigators probed for possible links with international extremist groups.

The gunmen stormed the upmarket restaurant in the diplomatic zone late on Friday, before killing mostly non-Muslim hostages, including at least nine Italians, seven Japanese and an American.

IS claimed responsibility, the group said in a statement.

It also posted pictures of five fighters grinning in front of a black flag who it said were involved in the attack, according to the SITE monitoring website.

The claims have not been confirmed, but Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan told Reuters late on Saturday that nei-

ther IS nor Al Qaeda was involved.

He reiterated the government’s line that home-grown militants were responsible for a spate of killings in the country over the past 18 months. “This was done

by JMB,” Khan said, referring to Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh, which claims to represent IS in Bangladesh.

Analysts say that as IS loses territory in Iraq and Syria and its finances get drained, it may be trying to build affiliates in countries such as Bangladesh for ex-

tremists to launch attacks locally and cheaply.

Deputy inspector general of police, Shahidur Rahman, told Reuters on Sunday authorities were investigating any connection between the attackers and trans-national groups such as IS or Al Qaeda. He said the militants were mostly educated and from rich families, but declined to give any more details. National police chief Shahidul Hoque said all the gunmen were Bangladeshi.

“Five of them were listed as

militants and law enforcers made several drives to arrest them,” Hoque told reporters in Dhaka late on Saturday. Whoever was responsible, the attack marked a major escalation in violence by militants who have demanded obscurantist rule in Bangladesh.

Friday night’s attack, during the final days of Ramadan, was more coordinated than the previous assaults. Gunmen singled out foreigners as soon as they stormed through the doors of the restaurant popular with expatriates.

They ordered all Bangladeshis to stand up before the killing began, a source briefed on the investigation said.

The Bangladeshis were later told to close their eyes and recite verses from the Quran and one militant cursed at a Bangladeshi for eating with non-Muslims during Ramadan, the source said.

No operational links Up until Friday’s attack, authorities had maintained no operational links exist between Bangladeshi militants and international extremist networks. Bangladesh has blamed JMB and another home-grown outfit for the wave of grisly killings over the past year and a half.

One line of inquiry being pursued is whether the restaurant attackers received any guidance from IS or Al Qaeda, an official in Bangladesh’s counter-terrorism wing said.

“Pictures (uploaded on Twitter) indicate they might have been encouraged by ISIS (IS) activities abroad,” said Muhammad Zamir, a former senior Bangladesh foreign ministry official. “But this does not show a direct link to ISIS (IS).

This is exactly what was done and disputed later in the case of the Orlando attack.” He was referring to the killing of 49 people last month by a man who pledged allegiance to IS. — Reuters

han City, capital of central China’s Hubei Province.

Some counties saw recordbreaking daily rainfall during the past two days, local weather authorities said on Sunday.

Storms have hit most of southern China since Thursday, pushing water levels in rivers to dangerous levels and swelling many reservoirs. Some 9,000 houses collapsed and 710,000 hectares of crops have been damaged.

Combined losses have been estimated at around $1.37 billion.

Two rounds of rainstorms are forecast to hit southern regions over the next ten days. Nepartak, the first typhoon of the year, is expected to bring gales and downpours to eastern coastal areas next week.

China’s weather body cautioned people in southern areas reduce outdoor activities on rainy days and take precautions. — PTI

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Serbia not to hold vote on joining the EU BERLIN: Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic told a German newspaper that Serbia would not hold a referendum on whether or not to join the European Union, which Belgrade hopes to do in 2020.

Britons voted in a June 23 referendum to leave the bloc, a decision that has taken its toll on global financial markets and raised concerns about the EU’s future prospects.

Asked by Bild am Sonntag newspaper about reports Russian President Vladimir Putin is using his influence in Serbia to push for a referendum there on the EU, Vucic said: “I don’t know anything about Putin but I know that some Serbian parties are openly calling for that.”

He added: “My answer to that is clear: “There won’t be a referendum no matter how many initiatives there are for that.”

Several small rightist parties that favour close ties with the Kremlin have in the past demanded a referendum on Serbia’s accession to EU, although the country has only started negotiation process with the bloc. He said that before Serbia’s recent parliamentary elections, he had made clear that his goal was to join the EU. “We won with an absolute majority. We’ll do everything we can to reach this goal now.

If we were to leave this path, Serbia would end up going the wrong way,” he said.

Vucic and an alliance led by his Serbian Progressive Party won an April 24 election with 48.24 per cent of the vote, securing a comfortable majority of 131 deputies in the 250-seat parliament.

He explained that there were a lot of “stupid and dangerous ideas” in Serbia and if there was a crisis there, there would be a crisis in the whole region. — Reuters

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Australian election result puts AAA rating at risk SYDNEY: Australia could be a step closer to losing its vaunted triple A credit rating after a deeply divided electorate left the country in limbo and foreshadowed a hung parliament where no party holds outright power.

The uncertain outcome of Saturday’s federal election heightened fears Australia could be consigned to three years of minority government and paralysis on budget reform, a scenario that is expected to cause market jitters on Monday.

“The market doesn’t like uncertainty and the election result has delivered that in spades,” AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver told Reuters, adding a ratings downgrade appeared likely.

“It will probably effect the Aus-

sie dollar and I think the share market; we will see a negative knee-jerk reaction tomorrow.”

Australia’s debt levels, while relatively low on a global scale, have been heading in the wrong direction for years.

All the most ambitious attempts to right the fiscal ship have been sunk by the ruling coalition government’s lack of power in the upper house Senate. Rating agencies have been patient with the political process up to now, but there are signs time might be running out.

“Australia should be doing so much better than it is,” Oliver said.

A downgrade would be a political nightmare for whichever party is in power, after successive governments brandished the rating as a badge of honour.

A downgrade would be a political nightmare for whichever party is in power, after successive governments brandished the rating as a badge of honour

Only 10 nations have the top rating from all three of the major agencies.

Losing it would “be a blow to confidence” and could lead to a rash of downgrades for Australian banks and companies, the opposition Labor Party has warned.

In May, Moody’s noted that governments of all stripes were finding it hard to rein in spending, and

budget deficits had been repeatedly revised higher. Treasurer Scott Morrison’s latest forecast was for net debt to peak at 19.2 per cent of GDP by mid-2018.

Yet as recently as the 2012/13 budget the peak had been projected to be less than 10 per cent.

Standard & Poor’s has been conspicuous in its silence since Morrison handed down his 2016/17

budget in May, prompting market speculation that it was considering changing Australia’s outlook to negative, a precursor to a potential downgrade.

The Business Council of Australia (BCA), which represents the country’s largest businesses, called for a resolution to the political deadlock as soon as possible.

“While counting of votes is likely to continue for several days, Australians and Australian business can ill-afford gridlock, recriminations or in-fighting,” said Christine Jackman, communications director of the BCA. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Sunday stressed that his government continued to rule in caretaker mode and he expected a resolution by the end of the week.

“What we will do is ensure that we work constructively and effectively with all of the members of the new parliament to ensure that the we deliver the stability and the leadership that Australians expect,” Turnbull said.

Still, were Australia to slip from the top rankings this might not be the worst time for that to happen.

Central banks around the world are engaged in extraordinary stimulus campaigns that have driven borrowing costs to record lows.

Many German and Japanese bonds pay less than nothing, with yields out to 10 years and longer in negative territory.

That has made global investors hungry for yield above all, and far less concerned with niceties such as credit ratings. — Reuters

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WORLD Top candidates differ on how quickly to start Brexit talks Home Secretary Theresa May and Junior Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom, the two leading candidates to be the next British prime minister, differed on how urgent it was to trigger Article 50

LONDON: The two leading candidates to be the next British prime minister differed on Sunday on how urgent it was to trigger article 50, the formal step that will kickstart Britain’s negotiations with the European Union on the terms of its exit from the bloc.

Home Secretary Theresa May, the front-runner who campaigned for a “Remain” vote in the June 23 referendum, said Britain needed to be clear about its negotiating stance and she would not be rushed into triggering the article this year.

Junior Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom, who has emerged in the early days of the contest as May’s strongest rival from the “Leave” camp, struck a more urgent tone, saying Britain needed to “get a grip and make progress”.

Britons voted by 52 to 48 per cent to leave the bloc it had joined in 1973 and Prime Minister David Cameron said the next morning he would resign over his failure to keep the country in.

Adding to the political turbu-

STICKING TO AN URGENT TONE: British Conservative party leadership candidate Andrea Leadsom in London on Sunday. Leadsom, who was one of the most passionate advocates of Brexit during the referendum campaign, said she would invoke the article 50 as quickly as possible. – AFP

lence, the vast majority of the main opposition Labour Party’s lawmakers openly denounced leader Jeremy Corbyn as unfit for

the job but he has refused to resign, citing grassroots support.

Five candidates are vying to succeed Cameron as Conserva-

tive Party leader and prime minister, and the field will be whittled down to two by the party’s lawmakers over the summer, before grassroots party members pick the winner by September 9.

Media reports on Sunday suggested that some Conservative lawmakers who back May were trying to persuade Leadsom and other candidates to stand down so that May could be quickly installed in Downing Street to bring back stability and make quicker progress towards negotiating the terms of Brexit. But asked about this in an interview on ITV, May said she would not favour the socalled “coronation” scenario.

“I think there should be a contest. I think it’s important that members have their opportunity to have their say and I think that what people want to hear is what the arguments are and people put-

ting those arguments together,” she said. EU leaders have been putting pressure on Britain to trigger article 50 quickly to avoid a prolonged period of uncertainty that is also destabilising for the other 27 member states. “We’ve got to be clear about what our negotiating stance is before we trigger that article 50, because once we trigger it then all the processes start,” said May. Once the article is invoked, the clock starts ticking for a deal on the terms of Brexit to be agreed within two years.

“What is important is that we do this in the right timescale and we do it to get the right deal for the UK,” said May. But Leadsom, who was one of the most passionate advocates of Brexit during the referendum campaign, said she would invoke the article as quickly as possible.

“We need to get on with it, we need to seize the opportunity,” she told BBC television.

“It’s about giving certainty to businesses, it’s about saying to the world ‘we’re open for business’. Let’s start getting some free trade agreements started as soon as we can. We need to get on with it, we need to get a grip and make progress.” On the subject of immigration, May appeared to distance herself from a long-standing Conservative goal to reduce immigration to tens of thousands annually from over 300,000 currently.

“We can bring immigration down to sustainable levels,” May said, adding that one of the strongest messages from the Brexit vote was a popular yearning for more control in this area.

“What I’ve also discovered over the last six years (as interior minister) is that this is somewhere where you’re constantly having to work at it, so you can’t just set a time period,” she said, adding that it was not all about numbers.

“There are factors you can’t always predict, what the timing and numbers... will be.” — Reuters

‘REVERSE GREENLAND’

Scots eye post-Brexit EU options B RU S S E L S / E D I N BU R G H : Could Scots get their wish to remain, effectively, in the European Union even while maintaining their union with England once the United Kingdom as whole leaves the EU? Dubbed the “reverse Greenland” option, that was among ideas kicked around by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during a flying visit to Brussels after Scots voted heavily against Brexit while their southern neighbours opted to quit the EU. Sturgeon, a pro-independence nationalist, stressed during her visit to the EU capital on Wednesday that she was keeping an open mind and simply wanted “all of the options for Scotland” considered once a new British government starts negotiations on what, in principle, is supposed be a twoyear divorce process.

But several people involved in the meetings she had with the EU executive and lawmakers told Reuters that ideas discussed included possible models based on the fact that several states have some parts in the EU and some outside - as in the case of EU member Denmark and its nonEU territory Greenland.

At its most extreme - and, in the view of officials and experts, deeply implausible - a “reverse Greenland” solution might see the Scottish government in Edinburgh take on Britain’s EU membership while remaining in the United Kingdom and the UK government in London would, like Greenland in the 1980s, pull England out of the EU while keeping the British state united.

More plausibly, Sturgeon’s warm reception in Brussels amid the shock of Brexit, highlighted the possibility that British withdrawal from the EU could well be accompanied by special EU arrangements for some of the United Kingdom’s constituent parts - not just Scotland but also Northern Ireland and Gibraltar. — Reuters

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Oscar-winner Deer Hunter director Michael Cimino dies aged 77 LONDON: Michael Cimino, whose roller-coaster career as a Hollywood film director included Oscar-winner The Deer Hunter and legendary box office flop Heaven’s Gate, has died, US media reported.

He was 77.

The success of The Deer Hunter, a 1978 film about the Vietnam War starring Robert De Niro, made Cimino one of the most

sought-after directors in Hollywood. The film won five Academy Awards, including best picture and best director.

But he followed up in 1980 with Heaven’s Gate, an epic Western that New York Times critic Vincent Canby called “an unqualified disaster.” The film came in way over budget at $36 million, three times the average cost of a movie

then. Cimino’s career never fully recovered. “He went from a big Oscar film to suddenly being a pariah - everybody’s whipping boy,” Kris Kristofferson, who starred in the film, told the Los Angeles Times in 2004. “Everybody who didn’t get to do a film blamed Heaven’s Gate, saying all the money went to Heaven’s Gate.”

Born in New York City to a

wealthy family, Cimino earned a master’s degree in architecture at Yale University. He was a well-known director of TV commercials before directing his first movie, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, a crime drama starring Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges, in 1974.

After the flop of Heaven’s Gate, Cimino’s comeback film in 1985, Year of the Dragon, starring Mick-

ey Rourke as a New York City cop, failed to excite either moviegoers or critics.

Ignored He followed up with The Sicilian, based on a Mario Puzo novel; and Desperate Hours, a remake of a Humphrey Bogart film about a fugitive, starring Rourke and Anthony Hopkins. Both films were

panned by critics and largely ignored by filmgoers. His final Hollywood film, 1996’s The Sunchaser, a drama about a doctor, played

by Woody Harrelson, who is kidnapped by a dying patient, didn’t fare any better and marked the end of Cimino’s career.

US media said Cimino died on Saturday but that the cause of death was unknown. — Reuters FIRE-FIGHTING MISSION

Eight killed as Russian plane crashes in Siberia MOSCOW: At least eight people have died after a Russian plane on a fire-fighting mission crashed in Siberia, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday.

Rescue workers found the Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane in the early hours of Sunday morning in Russia’s Irkutsk region, according to a statement on the Emergency Situations Ministry website.

A photo accompanying the statement showed the plane smashed to pieces in dense forest, with the tail but little else intact.

RIA news agency said eight bodies had been found at the scene of the crash as well as two flight recorders, citing emergency official Leonid Belyaev. It is believed there were 10 people on board the plane, which had been missing since Friday, so the death toll could rise.

A search-and-rescue operation was launched involving land and air teams.

Russia has been criticised for its poor air safety record, and airplane crashes are frequent.

The multi-purpose Il-76 plane has been used by the Russian air force during Russia’s military campaign in Syria. — Reuters

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Government is making every effort to rethink how to

Carmeuse begins calcium lime exports from Port of Salalah MUSCAT: Carmeuse Group, based in Belgium in partnership with Majan Mining, Oman, has begun exporting high calcium lime from its lime plant in the Salalah Free Zone (SFZ), Sultanate of Oman, through the Port of Salalah.

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Additionally, Ahmed Akaak, the Deputy CEO of the Port of Salalah stated, “This project is another milestone in developing Salalah as a vibrant manufacturing and logistics hub. Encouragement and support to such developments is essential to successfully attain the vision to diversify the national economy and generate sustainable employment for local talent in the Dhofar region.”

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spend, where to spend, when to spend money; they have cut back its budget, they are looking to funding sources, HSBC bank Oman chief executive said

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mobinmathew@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman government is on the right path to overcome the slowdown in the economy, says the CEO of HSBC bank Oman.

“Sultanate’s measures to overcome the issues in the market are the right thing,” Andrew Long, CEO of HSBC Bank Oman told the Times of Oman in an interview.

“Oman government is making every effort to rethink how to spend, where to spend, when to spend money; they have cut back its budget, they are looking to funding sources,” he added.

He also noted that the government is not heavily in debted like other countries.

“We are still in economic difficulties, but still we are growing much faster than many countries,” Long said.

Debt, expenditure reduction, subsidy reductions are the different options to overcome the cur-

Still the rate is growing and HSBC Bank Oman is growing faster than that even though we have tightened our lending guidelines because of the current economy Andrew Long CEO of HSBC Bank Oman rent downturn in the market, according to him.

“Government’s activities are the right thing which gave encouragement, but it doesn’t make

easy to overcome the issues,” he further said.

He praised the Ministry of Finance for their good work.

Sultanate’s approach to diversi-

Infrastructure development “The decision to invest in development of the infrastructure like ports, roads and airport are the correct one to develop the logistics industry,” the CEO said.

“The infrastructures are placed and now they have to deliver,” Long added.

As a bank, HSBC Bank Oman is cautiously optimistic this year because they have an opportunity to grow, according to Long.

“There is lots of opportunity to lend money to lots of people in the market and we have the right product and services but are cautious,” he said.

“We are more liquid and most strongly capitalised than any other bank in Oman and that is a deliberate decision by HSBC because we have 151 years of experience in lots of economies which helps us to position this Bank,” he further said.

The banking sector has a whole has an increased its lending around 9 per cent by the end of April, Long said by quoting the Central Bank of Oman’s statistics.

“Still the rate is growing and HSBC Bank Oman is growing faster than that even though we have tightened our lending guidelines because of the current economy,” Long said.

“We are lending at the right level of risk,” he added.

Speaking about the rise in debt defaulters Long said, “we still in a difficult economic difficulties so there is a chance to rise in debt defaulters than last year.”

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INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ........................................5,814.08 ................5,777.31 ................... 5,812.32 ....................5,777.31..................35.01 ................... 0.61 Financial Index ..................................... 7,331.89 ...............7,306.69 ....................7,327.64 ...................7,266.32..................61.32 ...................0.84 Industrial Index ....................................7,420.79 ...............7,308.79 ....................7,420.79 ................... 7,308.79............... 112.00 ................... 1.53 Services Index ...................................... 3,248.85 .............. 3,236.83 ................... 3,248.81 ................... 3,235.72..................13.09 ...................0.40 MSM SHARIAH INDEX.......................892.03 ..................886.48 ...................... 892.03 ...................... 886.34....................5.69 ...................0.64 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 13,792,576 ...................2,191,498 ..................... 731 ............... 17,056,943,568 ................ 18 ........................ 1 .................... 12 .........................31

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR SUNDAY, JULY 3 ISIN ......................................SECURITY NAME ..................................................................VOLUME..... TURNOVER............TRADES ......OPEN PRICE......HIGH ............. LOW ........ CLOSE PR. ...PREV. CLOSE...DIFF (RO).........DIFF % .............LAST PR.....LAST BID .............LAST OFFER ........MARKET CAP.PAR VALUE

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

OM0000002200 ...........AHLI BANK .................................................................... 213,855............ 40,019........................9 ............0.190 ........... 0.190 ...........0.180............0.187 .............0.180 ........... 0.007............. 3.889 ................0.180.............. 0.178...................0.182..................266,481,759 ........0.100 OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ........................ 1,213,262 ...... 259,410..................... 78 ............0.210 ........... 0.218 ...........0.210........... 0.214 .............0.208 ........... 0.006............. 2.885 ................0.218 ..............0.216...................0.218...................26,728,163 .........0.100

Muscat Securities Market. – Times file picture

OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES ..................................... 1,126,921.......333,023......................51 ........... 0.290...........0.308 ...........0.290 .......... 0.296 .............0.289 ........... 0.007.............2.422 ................0.300 .............0.291...................0.300 ..................86,032,702.........0.100

MSM index ends higher

OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 364,001 ...........64,462..................... 47 ............0.175 ........... 0.178 ...........0.175 ............0.177 ............. 0.174............ 0.003............. 1.724 ................0.177 .............. 0.175...................0.177 ...................30,975,435 .........0.100

OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 2,492,322 .....276,929..................... 92 ............0.110 ........... 0.113............0.110 ............0.111..............0.109 ........... 0.002............. 1.835 ................ 0.111 .............. 0.110................... 0.111 ................... 32,187,851 .........0.100

OM0000005005 ...........ALMAHA CERAMICS .................................................. 16,772 ...............7,884........................4 ........... 0.470 ........... 0.476 ...........0.470........... 0.470 .............0.464 ........... 0.006............. 1.293 ................0.476..............0.470...................0.476...................24,675,000.........0.100 OM0000001160 ............NATIONAL GAS ........................................................... 189,483...........109,165.....................42 ........... 0.570 ...........0.580 ...........0.570........... 0.576 .............0.570 ........... 0.006............. 1.053 ................0.576..............0.576...................0.580 ..................31,680,000 .........0.100 OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION ..........................63,630 .......... 103,999......................18 ............1.620 ........... 1.635............1.620............1.635 ............. 1.625.............0.010 ............. 0.615 ................1.635 .............. 1.635...................1.640................1,226,250,000......0.100 OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR.................................................................... 5,598 .................. 968........................2 ............0.173 ........... 0.173 ...........0.173 ............0.173 ............. 0.172.............0.001 ............. 0.581 ................0.173 .............. 0.173...................0.177 ..................277,578,386........0.100 OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 412,845 ..........156,811..................... 96 ........... 0.378 ...........0.380 ...........0.378........... 0.380 .............0.378 ........... 0.002............. 0.529 ................0.380..............0.378...................0.380 .................948,575,098........0.100 OM0000001525 ............OMAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE................ 11,643 ...............2,293........................4 ............0.195 ........... 0.198 ...........0.195 ............0.197 ............. 0.196.............0.001 ............. 0.510 ................0.197 ..............0.196...................0.197...................39,400,000.........0.100 OM0000001483............NATIONAL BANK OF OMAN ................................. 108,000 ........... 25,902........................4 ........... 0.238 ...........0.240 ...........0.238........... 0.240 .............0.239 ............0.001 ............. 0.418 ................0.240 .............0.216...................0.240 .................353,947,506........0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING........... 855,653 .......... 115,513..................... 26 ............0.135 ........... 0.135 ...........0.135 ............0.135 ............. 0.135............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.135 .............. 0.133...................0.135 ................... 16,453,125 .........0.100 OM0000001707 ............OMAN CABLES INDUSTRY...................................... 11,290 ............ 20,548........................2 ............1.820 ........... 1.820 ...........1.820........... 1.820 .............1.820 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................1.820..............1.820...................1.860..................163,254,000 .......0.100 OM0000002028 ...........GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS ................5,000 ...............1,260........................1 ........... 0.252 ...........0.252 ...........0.252........... 0.249 .............0.249 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.252..............0.248...................0.252 ...................5,229,000 ..........0.100

Oman Flour Mills was Sunday’s top gainer, up 8.30 per cent, while only loser was Al Sharqia

OM0000002168............AL ANWAR CERAMIC TILES ...................................... 940 .................. 236........................2 ........... 0.250 ...........0.252 ...........0.250........... 0.252 .............0.252 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.252.............. 0.251...................0.252 ..................74,645,848.........0.100 OM0000002275 ...........SHELL OMAN MARKETING ...........................................70 ...................133........................1 ........... 1.900 ........... 1.900 ...........1.900........... 1.900 .............1.900 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................1.900............. 0.000...................1.900..................180,500,000 .......0.100 OM0000003125 ............GLOBAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ........................507 .....................66........................1 ............0.130 ........... 0.130 ...........0.130........... 0.130 .............0.130............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.130 ..............0.130...................0.143...................26,000,000 ........0.100

Investment down 1.42 per cent.

OM0000003661 ............VOLTAMP ENERGY ...........................................................882 ...................381........................7 ........... 0.432 ...........0.432 ...........0.432........... 0.432 .............0.432 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.432..............0.432...................0.460 ..................26,136,000 .........0.100 OM0000004768 ...........AL MADINA TAKAFUL...............................................10,000 .................. 750........................1 ............0.075 ........... 0.075 ...........0.075........... 0.075 .............0.075 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.075..............0.073...................0.075...................13,125,000 .........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING ........... 428,668 ............59,798.....................44 ............0.140 ........... 0.142 ...........0.138 ............0.139 ............. 0.141............-0.002 ............-1.418................0.140..............0.140................... 0.141 ...................12,510,000 .........0.100

MUSCAT: The MSM30 had a sharp rally of 0.61 per cent to end the session at 5,812.32 points.

The MSM Sharia Index gained 0.64 per cent to finish at 892.03 points. Bank Nizwa was the most active in terms of volume while Renaissance Services was the most active turnover-wise.

Oman Flour Mills was Sunday’s top gainer, up 8.30 per cent, while only loser was Al Sharqia Investment down 1.42 per cent.

A total number of 731 trades were executed on Sunday, generating turnover of OMR2.2 million with 13.8 million shares changing hands. Out of 31 traded securities, 18 advanced, one declined and 12 remained unchanged.

At the session close, Omani investors were net buyers for OMR174,000 while foreign investors were net sellers for OMR149,000 followed by GCC & Arab Investors for OMR25,000 worth of shares.

Financial Index advanced 0.84 per cent to close at 7,327.64 points. Ahli Bank, Bank Nizwa, Al Anwar Holding, Al Izz Bank and Bank Sohar gained 3.89 per cent, 2.60 per cent, 1.72 per cent, 1.72 per cent and 0.58 per cent respectively. Al Shaqia Investments, down 1.42 per cent, was the only loser.

Industrial Index rallied strongly by 1.53 per cent to end at 7,420.79 points. Oman Flour Mills, Al Jazeera Steel, Galfar Engineering, Oman Fisheries and Al Maha Ceramic gained 8.30 per cent, 2.88 per cent, 1.83 per cent, 1.67 per cent and 1.29 per cent respectively.

Services Index closed at 3,248.81 points, up 0.40 per cent.

Renaissance Services, Phoenix Power, National Gas, Omantel and OIFC increased 2.42 per cent, 1.25 per cent, 1.05 per cent, 0.62 per cent and 0.51 per cent respectively. — United Securities

.............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 7,531,342 ....1,579,551...................532 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......21........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000001400 ...........OMAN FLOUR MILLS ...................................................8,000 .............. 4,800........................3 ........... 0.600 ...........0.600 ...........0.600........... 0.600 .............0.554 ........... 0.046............. 8.303 ................0.600..............0.600...................0.000 ..................94,500,000 ........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 3,721,438 ...... 293,178..................... 85 ........... 0.077 ...........0.080 ...........0.077........... 0.079 .............0.077 ........... 0.002............. 2.597 ................0.079..............0.078...................0.079..................118,500,000........0.100 OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK.............................................. 529,913.............31,285......................14 ........... 0.060 ...........0.060 ...........0.059........... 0.059 .............0.058 ............0.001 ............. 1.724 ................0.059..............0.059...................0.060 ..................59,000,000.........0.100 OM0000001566 ............OMAN FISHERIES ..................................................... 255,966 ............15,599.....................24 ........... 0.060 ...........0.062 ...........0.060........... 0.061 .............0.060 ............0.001 ............. 1.667 ................0.061 ..............0.061...................0.062 ................... 7,625,000 ..........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ...................................................... 1,537,500 ......249,295..................... 64 ............0.161 ........... 0.163 ...........0.160........... 0.162 .............0.160 ........... 0.002............. 1.250 ................0.160..............0.160................... 0.161 ..................236,941,437........0.100 OM0000002564 ...........AL HASSAN ENGINEERING....................................12,506 ............... 1,025........................2 ........... 0.082 ...........0.082 ...........0.082........... 0.082 ............. 0.081.............0.001 ............. 1.235 ................0.082..............0.079...................0.082 ................... 6,167,056 ..........0.100 OM0000001368 ............CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IND. ....................53,468 ................1,661........................4 ............0.031 ...........0.032 ...........0.031 ............0.031 ............. 0.031............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.032.............. 0.031...................0.032 ...................2,635,000 ..........0.100 OM0000001723 ............OMAN ORIX LEASING ..................................................1,010 ...................113........................1 ............0.112 ........... 0.112............0.112 ............0.113 ............. 0.113 ............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.112 .............. 0.112................... 0.118 ...................28,367,452 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 6,119,801 .......596,957................... 197 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........ 8........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

BONDS AND SUKUK MARKET ......................................................................................................................................................................

OM0000004628 ...........BANK SOHAR BONDS 4.5 ................................................433 .....................43........................1 ........... 0.100 ........... 0.100 ...........0.100............0.110 ............. 0.110............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.100..............0.100...................0.110 ....................5,243,334 ..........0.100 OM0000004867 ...........BANK MUSCAT C C B 4.5 ......................................... 141,000 ........... 14,946........................1 ............0.106 ........... 0.106 ...........0.106........... 0.106 .............0.106 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.106..............0.105...................0.000 ..................33,882,124 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 141,433 .............14,989........................2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........2........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

MARKIT ECONOMICS

REGIONAL MARKETS

European Union manufacturing grows Abu Dhabi stocks lead at a faster pace than initially estimated Gulf Arab equity gain LONDON: Euro-area manufacturing grew faster than initially estimated in June, recording its best performance this year.

A Purchasing Manufacturers’ Index rose to 52.8 from 51.5, slightly higher than the flash estimate of 52.6, Markit Economics said on Friday. The results were collected prior to the result of Britain’s European Union referendum, which saw the country vote to leave the bloc. Eurostat said in a separate report that unemployment in the 19-nation region fell to 10.1 per cent in May, the lowest in almost five years.

“Any Brexit impact is yet to be seen,” said Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit. “It seems likely that business and consumer spending will be adversely affected across the euro area in the short term at least,” The figures highlight the challenge facing policy makers as they try to assess the economic fallout from Britain’s decision to

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi stocks led gains across most Gulf Arab equity markets as two of the emirate’s biggest banks approved plans to merge, stoking investor speculation there will be further consolidation in the sheikhdom.

The ADX General Index rose 0.7 per cent at 12:33pm local time to the highest level since April on a closing basis. National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) added 3 per cent and First Gulf Bank (FGB) climbed 0.8 per cent as the lenders plan to merge in the first quarter of 2017, according to a joint statement on Sunday. Dubai’s DFM General Index increased 0.6 per cent.

quit the EU. European Central Bank Vice President Vitor Constancio said this week that while a relatively small trade impact could be magnified by a hit to confidence, the ECB still has the tools necessary to respond to any adverse consequences.

Factory growth The only nation to show manufacturing in contraction — a reading below 50 — was France, which Markit said was likely due to strikes which have disrupted business in recent months. Greece enjoyed a “welcome return to growth,” Williamson said, with its best reading in more than two years. Euro-area factory growth was led by Germany and Austria, and expansion also gathered pace in Spain, Ireland and Italy.

Joblessness in May was the lowest in Malta, at 4.1 per cent. Spanish unemployment fell below 20 per cent for fist time in six years.

— Bloomberg News

SLIGHTLY HIGHER:A Purchasing Manufacturers’ Index rose to 52.8 from 51.5, slightly higher than the flash estimate of 52.6, Markit Economics said on Friday. — Bloomberg file picture

Gulf gains The combination may pressure other lenders in the United Arab Emirates to pursue mergers, Dubai-based investment bank Arqaam Capital said last month.

The following Abu Dhabi shares contributed most to gains on the emirate’s benchmark index:

About 23 million shares traded on Abu Dhabi’s main gauge, 26 per cent below the intraday average in the past 20 days. The measure is one of three benchmark indexes across the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to rise this year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

Bloomberg’s GCC 200 Index, a gauge of the biggest and most liquid stocks in the bloc, advanced a fifth day, poised for the longest winning streak since October.

Still, the gains have been small.

The measure added 0.2 per cent, taking its five-day increase to 0.8 per cent. Qatar’s QE Index climbed 0.1 per cent, Kuwait’s SE Price Index was little changed, and Bahrain’s BB All Share Index added 1.1 per cent.

Some Arab markets will close during the week for a religious holiday. Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index is closed all week, markets in the UAE, Oman and Kuwait will shut from Tuesday.

— Bloomberg News

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MARKET EURONEXT CEO

‘Brexit is an opportunity for European markets’ LONDON: The UK vote to leave the EU is a growth opportunity for euro zone-based market places and market players will have to reorganize their businesses within the EU, Stock Exchange operator Euronext NV Chief Executive Officer Stephane Boujnah said on Saturday. “The British decision makes Europe more relevant, the euro zone more relevant, Euronext more relevant,” Boujnah said in an interview on the sidelines of a business conference in Aix-enProvence, France.

Following the so-called Brexit, London-based companies could lose their European financial passport. EU countries and cities such as Dublin, Frankfurt, Amsterdam or Paris would like to attract those companies in order to become the next European financial center, he said. For one thing, market participants and providers of financial services will have to get closer to their euro customers, Boujnah said. “If you need to be close to industrial and commercial clients, if you need to be close to large banks, if you need to be close to euro clients, then places like Amsterdam and Paris are extremely relevant”, Boujnah said.

“If you want to be close to the regulator, Frankfurt is probably more relevant,” he also said.

French President Francois Hollande said Wednesday that lucrative clearing operations should belong to a member country of the euro zone while German officials said Frankfurt would be a better destination for these essential operations in the financial world.

There is strong alignment between the French government, financial bodies and large banks like BNP Paribas, Societe Generale and Credit Agricole to promote the attractiveness of Paris, Boujnah said. “This is a new environment and everyone starting to analyze the situation is probably moving on the safe side ,” he said. “It will take time.” — Bloomberg News

UAE banks merge forming $175 billion entity in region First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi merger creates the largest bank in the Middle East and North Africa region by assets with total assets of Dh642 billion($175billion) MEGA BANK: The combined bank will retain NBAD’s legal registrations and the brand name of “National Bank of Abu Dhabi”. — Bloomberg file picture

Times News Service MUSCAT: First Gulf Bank (FGB) and National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) announced on Sunday that their boards of directors have voted unanimously to recommend to shareholders a merger of the two Abu Dhabi-listed banks.

The proposed merger will create a bank with the financial strength, expertise, and global network to support the UAE’s economic ambitions at home and drive the country’s growing international business relationships.

The combined bank will be the largest bank in the Middle East and North Africa region, with Dh642 billion ($175 billion) of assets and a combined market capitalisation of approximately Dh106.9 billion ($29.1 billion).

It will be the leading financial institution in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a 26 per cent share of outstanding loans, and will operate an international network of branches and offices spanning 19 countries. Both entities will continue to operate independently until the merger becomes effective, which is expected

in the first quarter of 2017.

The proposed transaction is a merger of equals and will be executed through a share swap, with FGB shareholders receiving 1.254 NBAD shares for each FGB share they hold.

The exchange ratio implies a discount to FGB’s shareholders of 3.9per cent based on closing share prices on June 30, 2016, and a discount of 12.2 per cent to the three months’ average pre-leak share price as on June 16, 2016.

Following the issue of the new NBAD shares, FGB shareholders will own approximately 52 per cent of the combined bank and NBAD shareholders will own approximately 48 per cent. The Government of Abu Dhabi and related entities will own approximately 37 per cent.

On the effective date of the merger, FGB shares will be delisted from the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The combined bank will retain NBAD’s legal registrations and the brand name of “National Bank of Abu Dhabi”.

Its board will include four nom-

inated directors of FGB and four nominated directors of NBAD. Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is currently Chairman of FGB, is the Chairman designate.

Nasser Ahmed Alsowaidi, who is currently Chairman of NBAD, is the Vice Chairman designate, and Abdulhamid M. Saeed, who is currently Board Member and Managing Director of FGB, is the Chief Executive Officer designate for the combined bank.

New board and management will assume the new roles when merger becomes effective; until then Andre Sayegh and Alex Thursby will continue to lead their banks independently as Group Chief Executive Officers of FGB and NBAD respectively.

Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of FGB, said: “The new, well-balanced bank will be an engine of UAE growth, driving further investment and economic diversification, and advancing the ambitions of entrepreneurs and the people they employ. The bank will have the strength and expertise to support

the development of the UAE’s private sector, from SMEs to large companies gathering strength to expand beyond their national borders. It is well positioned to be the strategic banking partner to the government and its agencies.”

Nasser Ahmed Alsowaidi, Chairman of NBAD, said: “Now, more than ever, the UAE will benefit from a strong, financial partner with the capacity to meet new challenges, drive domestic growth, and support the country’s ever-greater connections to the global economy.

Expansion across fast growing emerging markets presents a vast business opportunity for our customers and for us, as a larger, stronger, combined bank.

We will have the capital, expertise and international networks to be the preferred financial partner for anyone doing business along the West-East corridor. And, we will act as the primary link for businesses and governments that want to access regional and global capital markets.”

Abdulhamid M. Saeed, Chief

Executive Officer Designate, said: “FGB and NBAD are two of the UAE’s most successful banks with proven growth strategies. They are highly complementary businesses, each with strong and experienced leadership teams. The new bank will draw on these strengths to provide excellent service to our customers and take advantage of the opportunities we see in our home market and internationally.” The boards of FGB and NBAD believe that the merger offers significant benefits to customers and investors. It results in the combination of two best-in-class consumer and wholesale businesses. FGB has a market-leading consumer banking franchise, with one of the strongest credit card offerings in the UAE and a longstanding National Housing Loan programme run for the Abu Dhabi government. NBAD is a leader in the UAE in wholesale banking and capital markets advisory with strong international connectivity.

The combined bank will be well-diversified, with loans to the corporate sector representing 52 per cent of the total loan book, loans to the retail sector accounting for 26 per cent, and loans to the government sector representing 22 per cent.

It will have presence in 19 countries, and be well positioned in key financial centres including Singapore, Hong Kong, Geneva, London and Washington DC. Economies of scale will help maintain a lean and efficiently run organisation.

The merger is expected to deliver cost synergies of approximately Dh500 million ($136 million)annually.

Cost benefits are expected to be realised over three years, and the one-time integration costs are expected at approximately Dh600 million($163 million). The combined bank will offer the potential for revenue synergies with enhanced product suite of banking products and services across a larger, combined platform.

CRUDE SUPPLIES

America’s booming oil demand might just be an illusion

STEADY DEMAND: According to the weekly numbers, overall US oil

demand has exceeded 20 million barrels a day in each of the past three months and is on a steady upward path. — Bloomberg file picture

NEW YORK: Could it be that the US demand that’s helped drive a near doubling of oil prices since mid-February was illusory? That may be a reasonable conclusion to draw from the latest data published by the country’s Department of Energy (DoE).

The DoE, through the Energy Information Administration (EIA), produces two sets of US demand data that drive sentiment and influence trading. The first shows monthly figures. They’re two months out of date, but they give the most accurate assessment of what’s going on in the world’s largest oil-consuming country.

The second set of numbers come out each Wednesday, giv-

ing preliminary estimates for the previous week. For crude markets these weekly figures — though less reliable — are arguably more important, largely because they’re bang up to date.

It’s the discrepancy between the two sets of data that gives cause for concern. When taking the weekly figures, it looks like US gasoline demand is soaring. According to those data, it’s been on a steady upward path all year, reaching a record high of 9.8 million barrels in the week ending June 17, with the summer driving season barely started. But the latest monthly data, showing the numbers for April, paint a very different picture.

They show US gasoline consumption falling between March and April and imply a downward revision of April demand of 260,000 barrels a day, or 2.7 per cent, from the preliminary figures.

That might not seem a lot. But when the same agency forecasts that US gasoline demand will grow overall this year by just 170,000 barrels a day, it’s enough to change the whole outlook for one of the few countries where demand is robust. The problem isn’t confined to gasoline. According to the weekly numbers, overall US oil demand has exceeded 20 million barrels a day in each of the past three months and, like gasoline, is on a steady upward path. Here, again,

the monthly numbers show something very different. This time the revision is a whopping 800,000 barrels a day.

Strong US oil demand growth, particularly for gasoline, has combined with supply disruptions in places like Canada and Nigeria to support the price rally. That recovery began in February when Opec and other producers started talking about an output freeze.

The freeze never happened and the supply disruptions are easing.

Canadian oil is coming back after the Alberta wildfires disrupted about 1.2 million barrels a day of production. The volume of output still shut in is now less than a third of the peak. — Bloomberg News

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FEATURE

SUPERCOMPUTERS A new rivalry matters more

The race for technological dominance won't be won by measuring who can build faster computers. Instead, what will matter is who invests most wisely in basic research — the kind of methodical, unglamorous science that might only yield results years in the future.

STORY BY ADAM MINTER

A

new list of the world’s 500 fastest supercomputers suggests that China might be speeding past the US in the race for technological supremacy. China now holds the two top spots, and placed a total of 167 machines on the list.

The US had only 165 on the list, with its fastest placing a very distant third.

That’s leading some American commentators to wring their hands. Wired went so far as to declare a “blow out” in the race for supercomputer supremacy. But as impressive as China’s accomplishment is, there’s no reason to panic.

The race for technological dominance won’t be won by measuring who can build faster computers.

Instead, what will matter is who invests most wisely in basic research — the kind of methodical, unglamorous science that might only yield results years in the future.

The immediate goal of such research isn’t necessarily a product.

But long-term, it might turn into many. Government-funded work on three-dimensional seismic imaging, for instance, helped lay the groundwork for the fracking revolution of recent years.

The Human Genome Project, started in 1990, will provide scientists with raw material to cure diseases for decades to come.

“People cannot foresee the future well enough to predict what’s going to develop from basic research,” is how George Smoot, a Nobel Prize winner in physics, once explained it. “If we only did applied research, we would still be making better spears.”

In this, the history of supercomputers is instructive. Bell Labs was

doing fundamental research on semiconductors all the way back in the 1940s. Eventually, what they developed was licensed to other companies, including Texas Instruments, which then developed transistors, integrated circuits and other components. It wasn’t until the early 1960s that such technology coalesced into an early version of the supercomputer.

The US dominated supercomputing for two decades, but it was only a matter of time before others piggy-backed on established technology to catch up. In 1981, Japan started a government-backed initiative to develop its own machines.

China did the same (with World Bank backing) in 1989. Russia, the EU and several European countries have joined the game as well.

Amid such competition, the title of world’s fastest supercomputer tends to be a fleeting honorific. And the wisdom of engaging in the race has always been questionable. In 2010, President Barack Obama’s council of science and technology advisors argued that a “singleminded focus” on increasing speed diverts resources from more creative approaches to computing. In most fields of science and engineering, for instance, performance improvements from more sophisticated algorithms — the mathematical rules used to solve a problem — have topped those from faster processors in recent years.

That kind of inventiveness is often the result of years of patient

(and unprofitable) research — a lesson America shouldn’t forget.

Although the U S still leads the world in R&D funding, as a percentage of gross domestic product its efforts now lag behind South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.

The portion of the federal budget dedicated to research and development has been in decline since 1965. Corporate basic research has likewise been falling, losing out to the product-oriented kind demanded by shareholders and the global marketplace.

Meanwhile, the competition for basic research is heating up.

Chinese research programmes have historically focused on hitting clearly defined goals, which is one reason that supercomputer speed has been such an appealing benchmark: In 2012, 84 per cent of China’s R&D went to the commercialisation of technologies.

But policymakers are starting to change their tune. In mid-June, China’s National Science Foundation announced big funding increases for basic research, including cosmic ray physics, mathematics, brain science and infectious diseases.

This is no bad thing. Invigorated competition for basic research would be far more productive than the race to soup up supercomputers. Fields such as synthetic biology, quantum computing and photonics all stand to benefit from a healthy international rivalry. And areas with less obvious payoffs may prove even more important.

Current mysteries such as dark matter might one day turn out to be just as fruitful as one-time mysteries like radio waves. The benefits may not materialise for years or even decades. But if history is any guide, it’s a good bet that they’ll be worth the wait. — BLOOMBERG NEWS

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SEAGATE PLANS TO SLASH 1,600 JOBS

Seagate Technology, a maker of disk drives for computers, said it’s cutting about 3 per cent of its workforce in an effort to reduce costs amid a slump in demand for PCs. The company said it expects to complete the job cuts by the end of this year’s September quarter and predicted pretax charges of $62 million related to the action.

Savings will be about $100 million per year from a reduction of 1,600 employees, the company said in a regulatory filing. — Bloomberg News

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‘Windows 10 running on 350 million devices’ Microsoft, approaching the one-year anniversary of Windows 10, said the operating system is running on more than 350 million active devices. More than 96 per cent of Microsoft’s Windows enterprise customers — those who have older versions of Windows and a volume license to use them — are already trying the new operating system, said Windows marketing chief Yusuf Mehdi. That should boost the number of active users in the coming year. Microsoft had set a goal of having Windows 10, released July 29 last year, on one billion active devices within two to three years of launch.

That date will also mark the end of a free upgrade Microsoft offered for many customers for the first year and it’s possible there may be a rush of downloads to get in under the wire, Mehdi said. The offer was meant to juice early Windows downloads and it remains to be seen whether the pace of customer additions will slow — the company expects corporate uptake to grow as more companies try the product. On August 2, Microsoft will release an anniversary update to Windows 10 that adds new security, inking and gaming features.

Customers who download the earlier version by July 29 still get a free upgrade to the anniversary edition. Otherwise Windows 10 will cost $119. This week, Microsoft also made it easier for users of older versions of Windows to decline or postpone downloading Windows 10 after customers complained it was confusing and difficult to opt out of the online update. — Bloomberg News

France is Cisco’s first pick as Chambers scans for start-ups

The new robots being rolled out look different. Some focus on picking items off shelves, others zoom around with touch screens. All are aimed at saving retailers money as they race to get their wares to your doorstep as quickly as possible.

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n Amazon warehouse is a flurry of activity.

Workers jog around a manmade cavern plopping items into yellow and black crates. Towering hydraulic arms lift heavy boxes toward the rafters. And an army of stubby orange robots slide along the floor like giant, sentient hockey pucks, piled high with towers of consumer gratification ranging from bestsellers to kitchenware.

Those are Kiva robots, once the marvel of warehouses everywhere.

Amazon whipped out its wallet and threw down $775 million to purchase these robot legions in 2012.

The acquisition effectively gave Jeff Bezos, its 52-year-old chief executive, command of an entire in-

dustry. He decided to use the robots for Amazon and Amazon alone, ending the sale of Kiva’s products to warehouse operators and retailers that had come to rely on them.

As contracts expired, they had to find other options to keep up with an ever-increasing consumer need for speed. The only problem was that there were no other options.

Kiva was pretty much it.

It’s taken four years, but a handful of start-ups are finally ready to replace Kiva and equip the world’s warehouses with new robotics.

Amazon’s Kiva bots proved this kind of automation is more efficient than an all-human workforce.

The new robots being rolled out look different, partly because the industry is still experimenting and partly because of patent issues.

Some focus on picking items off shelves, others zoom around with touch screens. All are aimed at saving retailers money as they race to get their wares to your doorstep as quickly as possible.

Amazon has about 30,000 Kiva robots scuttling about its warehouses across the globe. Dave Clark, the retailer’s senior vice president of worldwide operations

and customer service, estimated the addition of the bots reduced operating expenses by about 20 per cent. According to an analysis

by Deutsche Bank, adding them to one new warehouse saves $22 million in fulfillment expenses. Bringing the Kivas to the 100 or so distribution centers that still haven’t implemented the tech would save Amazon a further $2.5 billion.

“To be great in e-commerce, you need to be sophisticated inside the warehouse,” said Karl Siebrecht, chief executive at Flexe, which bills itself as the Airbnb for warehouse space. Amazon was the first company to confront the challenge of picking a virtually endless variety of goods from warehouse shelves and combining them in a single box for home delivery. Now that e-commerce is a growing part of the retail trade, more companies are paying attention. “The case for automation is building across the industry,” Siebrecht said.

But it’s really only Amazon that has this kind of technology at scale, thanks in large part to Kiva. The world’s biggest retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores, Macy’s, and Target, have yet to populate their ware-

houses with widespread robotic systems. They rely on the old method—otherwise known as humans: Hordes of pickers and packers who send boxes down conveyor belts.

For the new breed of robot makers, the potential market is wide open. Logistics companies that run their own warehouses started designing automatons while ambitious engineers saw the hole Bezos blew in the market and jumped in.

One startup was even founded by former Kiva employees. The race to automate was on.

Saving money on parking lots

The modern warehouse is a rectangular box with 40-foot high ceilings, loading docks on both sides, and often, thousands of parking spaces for staff that swells during peak shopping seasons. Lately retailers have been demanding something new: floors that approach the Platonic ideal of flatness, a feature that makes life easier for the technologists managing fleets of warehouse robots. While automation has long been the looming threat to industrial workers, there’s reason to think their situation is about to become worse. — Bloomberg News

When Cisco Chairman John Chambers bet on France’s tech scene two-and-a-half years ago, his friends said he was making a mistake.

Brexit may prove them wrong. Cisco last year vowed to invest $200 million in French startups, doubling the amount it had announced months before. Ask Chambers if he made the right bet, and he’ll tell you everything from business to politics is proving him right, even as months of strikes against President Francois Hollande’s labor bill extend into the summer. “When I said France will be the next big thing, people said you’ve got to be kidding,” Chambers said. “Now we’re seeing confidence and VC investments building up.” France is in pole position to lead Europe on the digital front over the next decade, ahead of its neighbours and an exiting UK, Chambers said in an interview in Paris on Thursday, where he also addressed the Viva Tech conference and was scheduled to lunch with Hollande. “France is the country I would bet on in Europe more than any other,” Chambers said. Brexit is an illustration of the increasingly unstable and changing environment that countries and businesses have to evolve in, and that France is best-equipped to face, he said. Chambers said he’s come back seven times since he “fell in love with France” over two years ago, and the promising trend he first noticed has been materializing: the French business community and government appear aligned on making digital a priority for the country, and the number of French startups abroad, including at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show, has been growing rapidly. — Bloomberg News

Yahoo CEO reassures shareholders about progress made toward sale Yahoo! Chief Executive Officer Marissa Mayer reassured investors that the process to potentially sell the web portal’s operations is progressing and she’s pleased with the interest her company has received. Mayer told investors on Thursday at the company’s annual shareholders meeting that she understands the strategic review is “top of mind” for them — and it’s also a top priority for the board. At what could be the company’s final such event as a standalone public entity, Mayer also emphasised that the web portal is moving toward better financial health. “We are continuing to make great progress on our process,” she said. “I have been heartened by the level of interest in Yahoo.” Yahoo is undergoing a sale process after Mayer failed in her effort that began almost four years ago to turn around the company’s finances. In a bidding round earlier this month, the web portal attracted interest from suitors including Verizon Communications, AT&T and Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert, with each vying for Yahoo’s core internet business, as well as some of its intellectual property and real estate assets, according to people familiar with the matter. — Bloomberg News

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Staff engagement is one of our top priorities. Various channels of communication have been created to strengthen engagement and communication between members of staff and the management as well as among employees across all organisational levels

programme that is marketed and administered by Business Media Outlook

MUSCAT: BankDhofar, the leading bank and one of the best employers in the Sultanate, has been named ‘Best Bank for Human Resources Oman 2016’ by the London-based Global Business Outlook. The award is an independent programme that is marketed and administered by Business Media Outlook Ltd. It aims to recognise business excellence across all sectors and reward organisations that perform exceptionally well and stand out in their respective area of business, says a press release.

Nasser Said Al Bahantah

Chief human resources officer at BankDhofar

BankDhofar has been committed to invest in its human capital growth and talent development, believing that human resources are the most valuable asset in the organisation. The bank provides one of the best work environments based on continuous personal and professional growth. It constantly conducts various developmental

programmes and launches different initiatives to support employees across all organisational levels.

Nasser Said Al Bahantah, chief human resources officer at BankDhofar, reiterated the bank’s commitment to continue investing in the development of the local talent and expertise in the banking industry, elaborating on the bank’s

strategic vision to be the best employer in the Sultanate. “We reiterate our commitment to support Omani talents and to provide different programmes that aim at improving our staff professional and personal development in order to further boost the quality of our services and enrich our customer experience,” he said.

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Aspiring to be the best employer in the Sultanate, BankDhofar has achieved high levels of Omanisation across the bank functions. The blend of young talents and fresh graduates with high calibre and experts in the market brings the best and creates a dynamic workplace where knowledge and expertise are shared and exchanged.

“Staff engagement is one of our top priorities. Various channels of communication have been created to strengthen engagement and communication between members of staff and the management as well as among employees across all organisational levels. Our work environment is based on the opendoor policy that results in stronger ties and effective staff communication,” added Al Bahantah.

BankDhofar constantly conducts training programmes throughout the year, including in-house training courses that are designed and delivered by experts from the bank and external courses in the Sultanate and abroad.

The bank employees also participate in various events, seminars, conferences and workshops in and outside Oman, which adds to their knowledge and enhances their capabilities and keeps them up-to-

date with the latest developments and best international practices in the global business environment.

Additionally, the bank has introduced a work-life-balance initiative that aims to boost employee’s lifestyle and ensure healthy balance between office hours and free time when the working day is over.

The initiative includes access for the bank staff to gym facilities and health clubs, discounted rates and exclusive shopping offers through merchant tie-ups, exclusive health insurance packages with designated hospitals, clinics and other health services providers.

“If your dream is to work for an organisation that nurtures creativity and innovation and offers a dynamic work environment and applies international standards, then BankDhofar is the best employer for you,” noted Al Bahantah.

BankDhofar has embarked in ambitious transformation initiatives that are designed to shift the work environment from leaning towards processes to an environment defined by proactivity.

People, processes and systems are aligned to work together in synergy to achieve the bank’s mission of providing best customer experience.

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Latest FRiENDi data promotion offers AMA International attractive option with 4G technology Training Institute opens in Sultanate

MUSCAT: FRiENDi mobile has introduced a new and rewarding data promotion offering the best of value for customers.

The promotion features an incredible 2GB of data for just OMR5, valid for 30 days. Not only that, it is now available with superfast 4G technology and the strongest network in Oman. What makes it more rewarding is the fact that the customer can use the 2GB data irrespective of what time of the day it is, says a press release.

This gives the customer the chance to get all the data they need for one month, and more, and is built for the modern data hungry smartphone user in Oman.

The offer has already seen an overwhelming response. Customers can buy, renew or change to this beneficial plan whenever they want

by simply sending an SMS with the word YES to 91109 to activate the plan. If the inclusive data was not enough, FRiENDi mobile also simultaneously launched its 4G platform to all customers, providing an improved user experience. Now this

great new promotion, with a massive 2GB data and all other FRiENDi data plans are now enhanced with super-fast 4G technology.

With a 30-day validity period, customers can enjoy a month’s downloading, browsing, apps, online shopping or simply being more active on social media. Understanding a smartphone user’s needs and being receptive to their demands, FRiENDi mobile’s new promotional data plan is not subject to night or day time data restriction. Which means, with this plan, users can exploit and make the most of the extra time whenever they want to and as per their convenience.

“We have combined two very important elements that goes to make an effective data plan for the modern user. On one side we

are delighted to bring FRiENDi customers flawless 4G connectivity; at the same time we now have another great data promotion that provides fantastic data value. The end benefit is of course to our customers who can enjoy fast, seamless browsing anytime throughout the day,” said Alex Bennett, CEO, FRiENDi mobile, Oman.

“This latest data promotion ensures that there are no restrictions to the time of data usage, or need to plan for day and night browsing. Our customers therefore have more data, which is now faster with 4G, comes with a 30 days validity period and data can be used at anytime. So our key promotional message for customers is simply this - ‘Your internet, your way, for the smartphone of today,” added Bennett.

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Polyglot hosts its first annual meet

MUSCAT: Polyglot Group held its first annual meet at Hormuz Grand Hotel in Muscat recently.

Held prior to a special group Iftar, the event focused on gathering the staff from Polyglot Group’s three main divisions – Training & Education, Consultancy & Management and Technologies, says a

press release.

During the event Sheikh Al Qassim Mohammed Al Harthy, chief executive, launched the Polyglot Group website, internal newsletter, and a new ERP system.

The chief executive also handed out awards for star performers of the year to many long-standing

Polyglot employees, as well as loyalty/years of service awards to those who completed five years of service and above, 10 years and above, 15 years and above, 20 and 30 years of service.

“The real strength of any company is its people, especially the educated ones, and the for-

tune and success of the people are measured by the standard of their education, as education remains the top priority for Oman, and developing talent and human capital within the country is a key component of its plans to create a knowledge-based economy,” said Al Harthy.

MUSCAT: AMA Education System (AMAES) is again given the opportunity to broaden its horizons, sharpen its vision and mission, touch the lives of people from all walks of life and meet head-on the challenges of this technologically advanced century, and this time in the Sultanate of Oman.

With the aim of shaping the knowledge workforce of Oman, AMA International Training Institute (Amaiti) - offers the mechatronics programme to those whose career paths lead them to become technical officers, production or maintenance technicians, production technicians and engineers, or design engineers or experts in the area of automation in the manufacturing and other related industries, like oil and gas, metal, pharmaceutical and transportation (aviation and marine) and semi-conduction, says a press release.

Amaiti curriculum, developed

by AMA and FESTO Didactic, introduces the synergistic combination of mechanical, electronics, electrical, and computer science. The students or trainees will have a hands-on experience in utilising the state-of-the-art mechatronics laboratory equipment by FESTO Germany, a worldwide leader in industrial automation and mechatronics technology.

Cutting-edge facilities are provided to foster the students’ skills and expertise in pneumatics, hydraulics, Programmable Logic Controllers, (PLC) senso-components, and modular production system among others.

At Amaiti, it is assured that the training go beyond the traditional computer-based instruction since the students’ hands-on experience on the laboratories allows theories to be applied on the actual equipment that is

used in industry, providing them the essential skills and technical know-how the employers are looking for.

Amaiti Oman offers modular courses in pneumatics, hydraulics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and mechatronics. These programmes develop competencies and skills in computer, mechanical, electrical, and electronics and communications through the aid of qualified and competent teachers.

These modular courses intend to: 1. Develop to become expert in the field of mechatronics, who are involved in the design of intelligent systems and products utilising the combined fields of mechanisation and control sensing, actuation and computing; 2. Promote excellence in utilising modern mechatronics to deal with the requirements of the industry, the government and the academe; 3. Enhance capabilities in undertaking research, development, and community engagement which could contribute to the industrial development of the country and the world.

Amaiti Oman located along 18 November Street, Azaiba, is the newest member of the AMA Education System (AMAES) which is the largest educational network in Asia. Considered as the leader and pioneer in information technology, AMAES was founded

by Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V in 1980. He also established AMA International University in the Kingdom of Bahrain in September 2002 under the patronage of the Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. With over 200 branches in the Philippines, AMAES has international branches in Hongkong, China, Indonesia , Saudi Arabia, Iraq and soon in Nigeria.

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Audi Oman supports BSM’s Exhibition of Fine Art MUSCAT: To help build a more inspired and creative society, Audi Oman recently sponsored the British School Muscat (BSM) Exhibition of Fine Art. The high standard of the art and design displayed by the British School Muscat students was appreciated by those who visited the exhibition. Attendees included senior school students, their families, parents, BSM officials and local artists, says a press release.

Faisal Nawaz, marketing manager of Audi Oman, said, “We were pleased to support and sponsor

the art exhibition that features work by the talented students of British School Muscat. As a progressive brand, Audi believes in supporting the creative journey of young people. This is a unique opportunity for the students to showcase their work at an early age. We would like to praise the efforts of British School Muscat staff and Omani Society for Fine Arts for giving a platform to these young artistic minds.

In order to encourage the power of their imagination, such exhibitions are truly essential. At

The high standard of the art and design displayed by the British School Muscat students was appreciated by those who visited the exhibition Audi, we are very keen to encourage such creative pursuits.”

A spokesperson for the British School Muscat said, “We organised the exhibition because we felt it is vital to celebrate our students’ talent in a special manner.

“We are thankful to Audi

Oman for sponsoring this exhibition which recognises students’ creativity and aesthetic sensibilities. This support will encourage more students to explore art in the future.”

In Oman, Audi is represented by Wattayah Motors.

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Great value on offer for Infiniti Q50 customers

BSC HOLDS GRAND IFTAR

Bangladesh Social Club (BSC) recently held a grand Iftar attended by more than one thousand members of Bangladeshi community in Oman. Mohammed Shafiqul Islam Bhuiyan, BSC president, thanked the sponsors for their support in making the event a success. — Supplied pictures

To continue celebrating the festive spirit of Eid Al Fitr, Infiniti Oman is going to continue its special Ramadan offer through which customers can enjoy more value when purchasing an Infiniti Q50

MUSCAT: Buying a new car at the right time can pay off, and right time to buy an Infiniti Q50 is now.

Infiniti Oman, from the house of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles (SBA) is offering some great value for the customers of Infiniti Q50.

To continue celebrating the festive spirit of Eid Al Fitr, Infiniti Oman is continuing with its special Ramadan offer through which customers can enjoy more value when purchasing an Infiniti Q50, the sports sedan which delivers an empowering performance and a more rewarding driving experience, says a press release.

Customers who purchase Infiniti Q50 will be rewarded with cash gift, assured gift, complimentary service and a host of other benefits till July 31.

The special offer makes the dream of owning an Infiniti Q50, which offers exhilarating performance characteristics and excellent fuel economy, more appealing.

A spokesperson of Infiniti Oman said, “Customers can add to the still lingering Eid Al Fitr celebratory mood by booking an Infiniti Q50which comes with very special deals. Infiniti enthusiasts have been thrilled with our Ramadan special offer. At Infiniti, we always believe in giving added worth to our valued customers. During this season, customers will be making the right choice when they opt to buy an Infiniti Q50 which talks modern luxury and meticulous craftsmanship.”

Terms and conditions The scheme is applicable for all customers purchasing Infiniti Q50 for their personal use only. This is not applicable for rent a car/ taxi/ driver trainer segment.

Assured gifts All customers purchasing Infiniti Q50in the scheme period are eligible for a Fredrick Constant Men’s and Women’s watches.

Assured cash gift All customers purchasing Infiniti Q50 in the scheme period will get an assured cash gift of OMR1,000 on Q50 2.0 TURBO and Q50 3.7 V6.

Periodic maintenance Customers purchasing Infiniti Q50 in the scheme period will get free periodic vehicle maintenance for three years or 60,000km (whichever is earlier). This offer excludes battery, and wear and tear components.

Free registration All customers purchasing Infiniti Q50 in the scheme period will be eligible for free first year vehicle registration.

Free insurance All customers purchasing Infiniti Q50 3.7 MY15, in scheme period will be eligible for free first year vehicle insurance (for Oman and UAE).

Unlimited mileage warranty Infiniti Q50 purchased in the scheme period will have an extended six years/ unlimited mileage warranty.

AAA/ Road assistance card Free AAA/ Road Assistance card will be given on the purchase of Infiniti Q50. This will be for the first

year only and as supported by AAA in Oman and UAE. Premium sports sedan Standing out for its iconic design and innovative driver-assistance technologies, the Infiniti Q50 features Direct Adaptive Steering technology, a world’s first production vehicle design developed after more than ten years of research.

The premium sport sedan continues to be recognised for its exhilarating performance characteristics and excellent fuel economy.

The Infiniti Q50 sports sedan brings together category-defining design, rewarding performance, world-first technologies and unmatched levels of connectivity and personalisation. Along with the pioneering Direct Adaptive Steering technology and Active Lane Control available exclusively on Infiniti Q50, it also introduces Infiniti’s Direct Response Hybrid System to the line-up for the first time. Infiniti Q50 offers the ideal balance of performance and efficiency.

The Q50’s strong first impression is anchored by the smooth yet dynamic character line arising from its ‘double arch’ grille. The line energetically flows through the bodyside like a wave and merges with the rear end, creating a highly fluid and intriguing profile and fully illustrating the Infiniti Q50’s dynamic and athletic stance.

The athletic and tightened appearance blends its lower and wider proportions with enhanced interior roominess to stunning effect inside and out.

Throughout the Infiniti Q50’s development, compromise was never an option.

No compromise on innovation, design or performance targets, allowing the development teams to stretch the boundaries of what a

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sports sedan can be.

Two advanced powertrains are offered here, starting with a refined 3.7-litre aluminium-alloy DOHC 24-valve V6 rated at 326 horsepower and 361Nm of torque.

The engine features Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) and Variable Valve Event & Lift (VVEL).

An advanced hybrid powertrain featuring the Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid system with Intelligent Dual Clutch Control – the brand’s first hybrid powertrain to be offered in the Middle East, is also available.

The electrifying Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid, combines power from a V6 petrol engine with an electric motor, delivering an exhilarating combined output of 350 HP and 536 Nm of torque.

It combines a 3.5-litre 24-valve DOHC aluminium-alloy V6 and compact laminated lithium-ion battery design with an innovative one-motor/two-clutch motor control. The system’s V6 is rated at 294 horsepower and 338Nm of torque, while the advanced 50 kW electric motor is rated at 67 horsepower and 270Nm of torque. This combination on the hybrid provides strong acceleration and lean fuel economy.

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

With a national network of more than 40 showrooms, service centres and parts outlets, SBA has further built upon its legacy of trust, excellent customer service and providing value for money to each of its customers.

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MEC students set to participate in Hanyang University Summer School Programme MUSCAT: A student delegation consisting of 18 students from Middle East College (MEC) is on a visit to Hanyang University (HU), South Korea.

The delegation will be participating in the summer school programme held by Hanyang University from today till July 30, says a press release.

The programme contains various subjects in the areas of art and design, science and math, business, media and communication, humanities, social studies and the Korean language and history.

In addition, there are scheduled cultural and educational trips to the most known and popular touristic places in South Korea.

It is worth mentioning that many MEC students have been competing to participate in the HU summer school programme which is organised every year.

Moreover, different students from all around the world are participating in the programme which gives the students the chance to communicate with a variety of students from different backgrounds.

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A’Saffa celebrates Iftar with children in special care homes

MUSCAT: A’Saffa Foods, the Sultanate’s largest fully integrated poultry and biggest value added snack food producer, recently hosted a special Iftar evening for children living in special care homes, where the management and staff of A’Saffa Foods and the children enjoyed a delicious Iftar.

This was followed by an evening packed with beautiful surprises and delights for the little ones as they were not only pampered with their favourite foods, but also enjoyed gifts, games and a whole lot of fun, says a press release.

The Iftar evening was organised

by A’Saffa Foods to depict their support and embracement of the spirit of giving during the holy month of Ramadan. A’Saffa Foods strives towards enriching the lives of others within the local community through caring and sharing, and bringing happiness to those that are lesser privileged in society.

Dr Nasser Zahir Nasser Al Maawali, chief executive officer, of A’Saffa Foods commented, “Corporate social responsibility (CSR)

is an integral part of the A’Saffa Foods ethos. It was an absolute delight to spend an evening with the children. Our entire team was pleased to see the sheer joy and excitement on the faces of the children, and were encouraged to continue to do their bit towards their help and care, not only during the holy month of Ramadan but throughout the year.”

“A’Saffa Foods has been committed to helping children within the Sultanate with hope and opportunity right from the time of its inception, as the company believes that children are an integral part of society and the future of tomorrow,” said Dr Nasser Al Maawali.

“We were pleased to spend time with the children and make it a memorable evening for them. As an Omani company, we are fully committed to ensuring that we give back to the communities in which we operate, and our Iftar with the children was a step in the very same direction.”

Through its various CSR initiatives, A’Saffa lends particular

Our entire team was pleased to see the sheer joy and excitement on the faces of the children, and were encouraged to continue to do their bit towards their help and care Dr Nasser Al Maawali

Chief executive officer, A’Saffa Foods

focus to children; underscoring the importance of preserving the right of children and individuals of the nation to lead healthy, productive lives. Producers of the finest quality and healthiest chicken, meat and allied products, A’Saffa is fully committed to support children-oriented initiatives.

Their constant support to children in special-care homes reflects this genuine effort. Moreover, it helps establish the true character of A’Saffa Foods as a quality-driven Omani organisation that cares for the community and its children.

Joyalukkas’ Gold Centre, Deira showroom dazzles with new look DUBAI: Joyalukkas Gold Centre, Deira showroom reopens its doors, fully refreshed and renovated. The signature Joyalukkas design showroom now features an expanded showcase floor and brighter display areas among many other exciting changes.

The showroom was inaugurated by John Paul Alukkas, executive director, Joyalukkas Group in the presence of Antony Jos, director, Joyalukkas Group, other dignitaries and various customers, says a press release.

“My vision for our jewellery business is to ‘ornament the world’ and we will manage this by offering customers the best mix of price, choice, convenience and service,” said Joy Alukkas, chairman and MD, Joyalukkas Group.

Joyalukkas Jewellery is currently a 120 plus showroom chain

network spread across 11 countries around the world. The brand which is one of the world’s largest jewellery retail chains is a part of a multi-billion dollar global conglomerate, which has varied business interests.

The Joyalukkas Group’s business interests include jewellery, money exchange, fashion & silks, luxury air charter, malls and realty. The world’s largest jewellery retail chain has presence in Singapore, London, UAE, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and India and will soon open in two new countries.

The jewellery retailer currently has a customer base of over 10 million customers worldwide and offers over 1 million choices in all types of jewellery at each of its showroom.

“Our plan for Joyalukkas jewel-

lery in this financial year includes strengthening our presence across various parts of India and opening our showrooms in cities and towns that we feel is ready for Joyalukkas experience,” said John Paul Alukkas.

The showroom features over one million dazzling collections and exquisite designs in gold, diamond, precious stones, platinum and pearl. The collection is a mix of traditional, ethno contemporary and international designs that have won of hearts and following of customers around the world.

This international jewellery retail chain is also one of few retail chains to be recognised with many awards and accolades for its exceptional standards in jewellery retailing. Joyalukkas has also been awarded the prestigious ‘Superbrand’ status 7 years in a row.

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Bank Muscat al Mazyona rewards customers with high value prizes Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Sarmi, undersecretary at the Ministry of Higher Education, picked the winners at the ceremony attended by dignitaries and officials from the bank

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, celebrated Eid Al Fitr prize draw of al mazyona savings scheme in which 14 customers covering all regions, won high value prizes OMR10,000 each.

Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Sarmi, undersecretary at the Ministry of Higher Education, picked the winners at the ceremony at-

tended by dignitaries and officials from the bank, says a press release.

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The bank also offers special prizes to al Jawhar Privilege Banking customers, including two monthly prizes of OMR25,000 each and two quarterly prizes of OMR50,000 each. Premier banking customers can participate in all al Mazyona weekly, monthly, quarterly and special prize draws.

Reaching out with a powerful call for savings, the OMR10 million al Mazyona prize money is targeted at different segments, including women, children, youth and high saving customers. Adding excitement to festivals and national celebrations, the 2016 savings scheme rewards customers with special prizes during Eid and National Day, in addition to aspirational prizes of OMR1 million at the end of year.

As on date, al Mazyona savings scheme guaranteeing more for everyone to share is the big-

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A special prize draw offering OMR10,000 each for winners from 14 regions will be held in celebration of Eid Al Fitr in July. An exclusive draw for Zeinah women customers coinciding with Omani Women’s Day is another highlight in which 10 customers will be rewarded with OMR10,000 each. On the occasion of the National Day, a special draw will be held offering OMR10,000 each for 10 winners.

The eligibility for al Mazyona prize draws is to maintain a minimum balance of OMR100 which entitles customers to win OMR1,000 every week. By maintaining a minimum balance of OMR1,000, customers are eligible win the OMR10,000 monthly prize, OMR100,000 quarterly prize and the grand prize of OMR500,000 at the end of the year. For every OMR100 balance, customers get 1 chance to win – so with OMR1,000, they get 10

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For instance, a customer whose salary is OMR500 can win an additional salary prize of OMR500 whereas a customer whose salary is OMR3,000 can win back an equivalent bonus salary of OMR3,000 and so on. In all, there will be 30 winners every month who will gain a bonus salary with al Mazyona savings account.

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The newly arrived model is making an impressive mark on those who look for a classy automobile that performs with equal aplomb.

Its entry marks the beginning of the launch of the 2017 Toyota range, says a press release.

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alizz’s auto finance offer gets great response MUSCAT: alizz Islamic bank’s Ramadan auto finance offer has seen great interest from the public to own their dream car through the Sharia compliant principle of Murabaha.

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Through this offering we will make the dream of owning your car come true with a seamless and hassle free process Mohamoud Dualeh

Head of Products Development - alizz Islamic bank

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The lost penalty perfection Germany had only previously failed twice from the spot in shootouts, with Uli Hoeness’s 1976 blunder costing them the European title and Uli Stielike missing in the 1982 World Cup semifinal victory over France

BORDEAUX: Germany missed more penalties in 10 minutes on Saturday than in their six previous shootouts spanning 40 years yet still found a way to emerge victorious and end a 54-year tournament jinx over Italy to reach the Euro 2016 semifinals Germany had only previously failed twice from the spot in shootouts, with Uli Hoeness’s 1976 blunder costing them the European title and Uli Stielike missing in the 1982 World Cup semifinal victory over France.

On Saturday they wasted three, yet advanced as 6-5 winners after Italy failed with four in a marathon 18shot decider that featured some horrendous misses after the game had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.

Mesut Ozil had put Germany ahead in the 65th minute before a penalty from Leonardo Bonucci forced the extra period. When that failed to produce a further goal, the

RELIEF AND CELEBRATIONS: Germany players celebrate winning the dramatic penalty shootout, which Joachim Loew termed lucky. – Reuters

odds swung heavily in Germany’s favour. Since Hoeness’s miss the Germans had become the penalty masters, subsequently winning four out of four in the World Cup and beating England in their only other Euros shootout in the 1996 semifinals until Saturday.

Italy, in contrast, had lost five of their eight shootouts — including a win and a loss to decide World Cup finals. Instead of the usual masterclass, however, Germany’s fans in Bordeaux for once got to experience the other side of the coin in a chaotic collection of attempts.

“You can’t just assume that if it’s penalties, Germany advance,” their frazzled goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said.

“I have never experienced penalties like that. I don’t even know

fidence as he indicated to Neuer that he planned to chip the ball, only to scuff it horribly wide.

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how many there were. I think they just kept shooting them into the middle. Fortunately, I was able to hold one.”

Craziness starts With captain Bastian Schweinsteiger inexplicably choosing the goal in front of the Italian fans for the spot kicks to be taken, Italy’s Lorenzo Insigne sent Neuer the wrong way with the opener, with Toni Kroos keeping his cool to level.

Then the craziness started.

Substitute Simone Zaza had been sent on in the final seconds precisely for his penalty-taking ability but delivered such a stutter-

ing run that he seemed to confuse himself and, with his first touch of the night, fired wildly over the bar.

Thomas Mueller, who has never scored a goal at a European Championship but has 10 to his name in World Cup tournaments, then became the first German to miss in a shootout for 34 years when his effort was saved by Gianluigi Buffon.

Italy defender Andrea Barzagli gave Neuer no chance and Ozil proceeded to hit a post as Germany looked to be sliding towards elimination at their own game. Ozil had also missed a penalty in the round of 16 against Slovakia.

Italian striker Pelle oozed con-

Dutiful Neuer Germany substitute Julian Draxler, who had made way for one more defender in the starting lineup, rose to the occasion and converted his kick. Neuer then did his duty and saved Bonucci’s second penalty of the evening — meaning both players who scored in normal time had missed.

Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger strolled up ready to be the hero but sent his effort way over the bar. Things then settled down in sudden death with three successes for each team — including some sort of redemption for Germany defender Jerome

Boateng who gave away the penalty in normal time with an inexplicable handball.

Neuer then stopped Matteo Darmian’s soft effort to finally give his team another chance to win the match. Young fullback Jonas Hector made the long march to the spot and he too struck a poor shot but this time the ball scraped under Buffon’s body and into the net to secure Germany’s first tournament win over Italy after eight failed attempts.

They now have a semi-final against hosts France or Iceland.

“It was a drama — extra-time and with two sides on the highest tactical level,” said Germany manager Joachim Loew. “The penalties missed were even more dramatic. We were lucky.” - Reuters

EXPERIENCE BEYOND THEIR YEARS

The experienced threesome’s failures had little impact on the outcome, however, as young guns Jonas Hector, Joshua Kimmich and Julian Draxler were able to keep their cool to send Germany on to a sixth consecutive semifinal at a major tournament. Fullback Hector, who scored the decisive penalty in his first tournament, will no doubt keep his starting spot, as will 21-year-old Kimmich, whose selfless work down the wing kept the Italians on their toes

E EVIAN: Germany’s younger generation can rightfully feel they are the ones to be ca trusted when the world champions line tr up for a Euro 2016 semifinal next week after they stood up to be counted in the af country’s first tournament victory over co Italy on Saturday.

It Coach Joachim Loew has remained loyal to the core of his World Cup-winlo ning squad for much of the tournament ni but it was his emerging players who bu showed nerves of steel to secure a fash mous quarterfinal victory in Bordeaux. m In a nerve-wrecking 6-5 win on penalties, Germany missed more spot kicks al in a matter of minutes than they had in their entire shootout history as some of th Loew’s most trusted servants surprisLo ingly failed to find the target. Mesut Ozil, in Bastian Schweinsteiger and Thomas Ba Mueller, who have played a combined M 274 matches for Germany, all fluffed 27 their lines but still lived to fight another th day thanks to their team mates. da For Ozil, who opened the scoring in the match that ended 1-1, it was his secth ond missed penalty of the tournament, on while Mueller has yet to find the net in w two European Championships despite tw boasting a proud record of 10 World Cup bo finals goals. Schweinsteiger, hailed as fin a hero of the 2014 World Cup win, was last to miss, firing over the bar with a la woeful attempt that could be considered w a symbolic changing of the guard.

The 31-year-old injury-plagued skipper has struggled for form at Manchespe ter te United and looked well past his prime for most of the match, as if ready pr to pass on the baton to a younger leader.

JULIAN DRAXLER

Youngsters score Y The experienced threesome’s failures T had ha little impact on the outcome, however, as young guns Jonas Hector, Joshev ua Kimmich and Julian Draxler were able to keep their cool to send Germany ab on to a sixth consecutive semifinal at a major tournament. m Fullback Hector, who scored the decisive penalty in his first tournament, will si no doubt keep his starting spot, as will 21-year-old Kimmich, whose selfless 21

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work down the wing kept the Italians on their toes.

The 22-year-old Draxler, who scored once and set up another in the 3-0 victory over Slovakia in the Round of 16, was initially sacrificed for an additional defender at the start of the game.

But his introduction in the 72nd minute instantly invigorated Germany and he could have netted a late winner with an audacious bicycle kick.

With France and Iceland, who face each other in the last quarter-final on Sunday, both possessing arguably weaker backlines than the Italians, Loew is widely expected to turn to his youngsters once more in Marseille on Thursday.

Central defender Mats Hummels is suspended for the game while Sami Khedira could be ruled out with an adductor muscle injury he picked up early on Saturday.

With several exciting prospects waiting in the wings of the tournament’s youngest remaining squad, such as explosive winger Leroy Sane and midfielder Julian Weigl, both 20, Loew has a selection headache any coach would be delighted to suffer. - Reuters

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Mournful Conte bids farewell Antonio Conte now takes the reins at Premier League side Chelsea after two years at helm of the Italian national side

BORDEAUX: Antonio Conte bowed out as Italy coach on Saturday after a Euro 2016 shootout defeat by Germany sounding almost broken-hearted that he was leaving behind a “fantastic” group of players.

He heaped praise on them for their performance against the Germans which ended in a 6-5 quarter-final loss on penalties after the game finished 1-1 following extra time.

“It was a tough match from every perspective. We showed heart to overcome the obstacles,” Conte told a news conference.

“It is a shame to go out in this fashion because it is a lottery.

However a top side go through and I think they are the best side in the world from every angle.

“We believed we could do it, obviously afterwards in the dressing room we were hugely disappointed.”

Conte now takes the reins at Premier League side Chelsea after two years at the helm of the Italian national side.

While his Azzurri squad was not filled with the array of talent available in previous campaigns, they surpassed expectations by beating fancied Belgium, knocking out

Italy’s Conte likely to be very hard act to follow PARIS: Antonio Conte far exceeded expectations with a limited Italy squad at Euro 2016 and the coach, who is heading for pastures new at English club Chelsea, is likely to prove a tough act for replacement Giampiero Ventura to follow.

Conte managed to unite the initially sceptical Italian public around his team who knocked out title-holders Spain before taking world champions Germany to a penalty shootout which they lost 6-5 in Saturday’s quarterfinal.

The fiery coach used a combination of tactical nous and his renowned motivational powers to get the most from a team which was widely regarded, in terms of pure footballing talent, as the weakest to have represented Italy in many years.

“My only regret is to have only worked for a few days with a coach like Conte,” midfielder Marco Parolo said.

“We created a team that

holders Spain and on Saturday taking their old rivals down to the wire.

After a Germany win seemed inevitable when Mesut Ozil fired them into the lead in the 65th minute, the Italians stepped up the pressure and equalised 13 minutes later with a penalty and they could even have snatched a winner.

“Football can bring you joy and can leave a bad taste in your mouth.

GREAT EFFORT: Italy’s coach Antonio Conte attends a press conference following the defeat against Germany. – AFP

others fear, a team with no fixed points, where a player who is moved to another position always knows what he has to do, whether it’s in the midfield, in defence or attack.”

“I’m happy that I was able to share the mentality of the coach

These players will always have a place in my heart,” Conte added.

“The players have left a significant mark on this tournament and shown that with desire and hard work, you can achieve something.”

Reflective Conte The dapper Conte was in reflective mood as he contemplated the end of his tenure with the na-

who has taught us so much and makes you feel sure of what you do. I’ve never come across a coach like him.”

Ventura, a seasoned club coach who has never won a major trophy, will have to try and rebuild the team with limited

tional team. He said he believed his greatest victory was to have worked with this squad and staff.

“These have been fantastic years for me. We really created a magical family atmosphere and it’s a shame it all ends tonight.”

He believed this Italy side could go on to greater things.

“In this process we have really come together, it will leave a last-

resources while competing in a World Cup qualifying group that includes Spain and Euro 2016 finalists Albania. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 38, has indicated he would like to continue for at least another two years although he has a ready-made replacement in Gianluigi Donnarumma who is already AC Milan’s first choice at the age of 17.

The three-man BBC defence of Leonardo Bonucci, Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini, the foundation of Conte’s team, has a combined age of 95 and will also have to be slowly replaced.

Sorely missed Midfielder Daniele De Rossi, sorely missed when he was ruled out of the Germany game through injury, is another who cannot go on for ever.

Ventura, 68, cannot match Conte’s high-energy performances on the touchline although he has a good reputa-

ing mark, a number of these players can only progress.

“I hope we can leave a love for the national team, love for the shirt, and I hope this message can be conveyed despite our elimination from the tournament.”

He will be succeeded by Giampiero Ventura, lately of Torino.

“My future is now Chelsea. To be honest I would have liked not

tion for helping young players develop and has promising players to work with.

There is still a feeling, however, that with Italy struggling to produce truly outstanding players, Conte had merely papered over the cracks.

Conte and predecessor Cesare Prandelli complained that the national team is only remembered once every two years, when major tournaments come around, and Conte could not resist a parting shot.

“I have never felt that I had any support, I have only ever had the president on my side,” he said. “I always felt that I had to fight the wars on my own.

“I hope that what we did can be built upon and that in future we can give more space to the national team. I can’t deny that there have been moments where I have wanted the chance to continue but I was faced with certain events that I could not ignore.” - Reuters

to have a holiday because that would have meant going forward in this tournament then going forward to this big adventure,” bemoaned Conte.

He said he would take several days’ vacation before reporting for duty at Stamford Bridge.

“It will be a challenge at Chelsea but one that I will relish,” Conte added. - Reuters

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Portugal ugly duckling won’t get out of town, says Santos

FEARLESS: Wales’ assistant coach Osian Roberts, left, Wales’ forward Hal Robson-Kanu, second left, Wales’ coach Chris Coleman, second right at a press conference in Dinard. – AFP

‘Without fear or shackles, Wales can upset Portugal’ Wales have been one of the big surprises of the tournament, topping a group including neighbours England, dumping out one of the favourites Belgium in the quarter-finals and progressing to highs not seen enjoyed by the Welsh side since 1958

MARSEILLE: Wales have no reason to fear Portugal in their Euro 2016 semifinal on Wednesday and despite key players missing, coach Chris Coleman said he had complete faith in their replacements to do the job.

His team have been one of the big surprises of the tournament, topping a group including neighbours England, dumping out one of the favourites Belgium in the quarter-finals and progressing to highs not seen enjoyed by the Welsh side since 1958.

“It’s new territory. You will either be blinded by the lights and crawl back to where you came from, or have belief in yourself and stand up for your identity,” Coleman told reporters at his side’s training camp in Brittany on Sunday.

“You spend too much time

thinking about what you don’t want to happen rather than concentrating on what you want to happen. The message has been no fear, there’s nothing to be afraid of.

“We screamed long and hard to be at a major tournament, and as soon as we got here the handcuffs were off. We’re not restricted.”

Coleman’s biggest selection dilemma will be seeing how to replace influential midfielder Aaron Ramsey - who has scored one goal and contributed four assists - and centre back Ben Davies.

Both miss the match in Lyon through suspension, but Coleman was adamant that he had enough strength in depth, team togetherness and tactical ability to overcome the setback.

“They are two outstanding players, but it’s not like we haven’t been without them before,” he said. “Our biggest gripe before the tournament was that we couldn’t get our strongest team on pitch for

It’s new territory. You will either be blinded by the lights and crawl back to where you came from, or have belief in yourself and stand up for your identity Chris Coleman Wales coach

enough consecutive games.

“I have no worries about whoever steps in. I don’t worry about these players because they know the drill, what’s expected of them, the game plan that won’t change.”

Coleman sought to play down the hype on the potential rivalry between his talisman Gareth Bale, who has scored three goals at Euro 2016, and Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who unlike his Real Madrid team mate has yet to really impress during the tournament.

Coleman said focusing too much on Ronaldo would be detrimental and a distraction to his team because Portugal’s top scorer was capable of doing “something special” at any moment.

“But we have one in our team,” he said, referring to Bale. “It balances itself out. We will just concentrate on what we’re good at.

That’s our identity, we’re strong on that.” - Reuters

MARCOUSSIS: Portugal coach Fernando Santos is not worried if people think his side is the “ugly duckling” among the teams left in Euro 2016.

Underdogs Iceland and Wales have captured the imagination of the public while Antonio Conte’s Italy have been acclaimed for their sparkling wins over Spain and Belgium.

Portugal, on the other hand, have reached the semifinals of the competition for the fourth time in the last five attempts without winning a game inside 90 minutes and without ever playing especially well.

Their second-round match against Croatia, which they won in the dying minutes of extra time, was criticised as one of the worst of the tournament. Santos, however, does not care what others think.

“Of course, Wales and Iceland are the teams everyone likes, because nobody expected them to get this far,” Santos told reporters at the French Rugby Federation’s headquarters on the outskirts of Paris where Portugal are now based.

“I’m not worried about being the ugly duckling or someone who feels sorry for himself. I’m interested about getting to the final and winning it,” added Santos, whose side face Wales in Lyon on Wednesday in their semifinal.

“It doesn’t bother me or the

players at all. Would I like us to be pretty? Yes. But, in between being pretty and being at home, or being ugly and being here, I prefer to be ugly.”

Santos has insisted throughout that he will only be returning home to Portugal on July 11, the day after the final.

‘Would be unhappy’ “I would be unhappy if it were the other way round and I was at home and people were saying we should still be in the tournament,” he said.

“We have drawn up a plan, we have a target and we are fighting for that, and maybe that’s not so nice for others.”

Santos lavished more praise on forward Cristiano Ronaldo who has been unable to find the same prolific scoring form he shows at Real Madrid. Ronaldo has scored two goals, both in the 3-3 draw against Hungary, and missed a penalty against Austria.

“Of course, you can’t compare and you shouldn’t compare the Cristiano Ronaldo who plays for Real Madrid with the Ronaldo in the national team, although we have a fantastic Ronaldo here,” he said.

“He is an example, as captain, of the spirit of this team, of this team’s determination. He wants to do well and he wants to win, and in this aspect he has been fantastic.” - Reuters

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Kyrgios sets up Murray clash as Serena to face Kuznetsova Kyrgios wowed the Sunday crowd with a dazzling exhibition of mercurial skills as Serena Williams power-packed game blew away Beck. Other winners were Gasquet, Tsonga, Pouille and Vandeweghe LONDON: Australian Nick Kyrgios turned on the style to book a Wimbledon fourth round clash with favourite Andy Murray as he outplayed Spanish veteran Feliciano Lopez on People’s Sunday.

The unpredictable 15th seed wowed a packed Court One crowd with a dazzling exhibition of his mercurial skills, knocking off two sets in quick time for a 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-4 after the match had been stopped by bad light the previous evening.

A focused Kyrgios took the third set after breaking left-hander Lopez in the eighth game and needed a single break of serve in the fourth set to complete the job.

Kyrgios was given a time violation by umpire Pascal Maria as he served on match point but he shrugged it off and pumped his fist in delight as Lopez sliced a backhand long.

The 21-year-old, a quarterfinalist two years ago when he knocked out Rafael Nadal, will now set his sights on second seed Murray in the stand-out clash of the last 16.

“My attitude was great good to-

GREAT GAME: Australia’s Nick Kyrgios returns to Spain’s Feliciano

Lopez during their men’s singles third round match on the seventh day of the 2016 Wimbledon Championships. - Reuters

day, very, very happy with the way I played,” Kyrgios said in a courtside interview.

“I definitely have the tools to (beat Murray) but he is probably the favourite now Djokovic is out.”

Serena’s power World number one Serena Williams kept her title defence on track on Sunday, downing Germany’s Annika Beck 6-3, 6-0 with a crushing display of power and

booming serves.

Williams looked in no mood to follow men’s top seed Novak Djokovic out of tournament after his shock defeat on Saturday and treated the middle Sunday party crowd to an imperious 51-minute performance.

She thundered down the biggest women’s serve of the grasscourt major so far at 123 mph (198 kph), followed by an ace, to seal the first set against the unseeded 22-year-old.

Williams, who suffered a scare in round two against fellow American Christina McHale, romped through the second set in 20 minutes as Beck’s resistance crumbled.

The 34-year-old will play Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova in the last 16 on Monday as she continues her quest to equal Steffi Graf’s record of 22 major titles.

Kuznetsova shrugged off a code violation for on-court coaching as she produced a stirring comeback to reach the fourth round for the first time in eight years with a 6-7(1), 6-2, 8-6 win over American Sloane Stephens.

After Stephens had taken a 2-1 lead in the deciding set, the Russian lost her temper with umpire Marijana Veljovic when the Serbian official accused Kuznetsova of receiving illegal coaching from Carlos Martinez, who was sitting in the players’ box. “I bet you all my prize money he didn’t say anything,” Kuznetsova yelled.

The exchange continued well into the change of ends with the 13th seed declaring: “You’re not doing well.”

The distraction appeared to have completely thrown Kuznetsova off stride as she allowed Stephens, seeded 18th, to take a 5-2 lead. But just when it seemed as if the controversy would cost her dear, Kuznetsova produced the kind of form that carried her to two grand slam titles.

Gasquet to play Tsonga Seventh seed Richard Gasquet moved stealthily into the fourth round for the seventh time in his ca-

reer on Sunday, finishing off Spain’s Albert Ramos 2-6, 7-6(5), 6-2, 6-3.

The French stylist required only 31 minutes to seal victory on Court 18, having moved two sets to one ahead the previous evening against the world number 36.

Gasquet, who reached the semifinals last year as he did in 2007, faces compatriot Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the last 16.

Jo Wilfried Tsonga made sure he did not end up on the losing side as his compatriot Nicolas Mahut did six years ago after he saved a match point to beat the American marathon man John Isner 6-7(3), 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2, 19-17.

Del Potro bows Juan Martin del Potro’s first Wimbledon campaign for three years ended in disappointing fashion as the Argentine crumbled to a 6-7(4), 7-6(6), 7-5, 6-1 defeat by Frenchman Lucas Pouille on Sunday.

Trailing by two sets to one when bad light stopped the third-round tussle on Saturday, Del Potro looked jaded as the fourth set sped away from him.

Pouille, seeded 32nd, will face Australian Bernard Tomic in round four.

Vandeweghe advances American Coco Vandeweghe got the Wimbledon Middle Sunday party started on Centre Court, beating sixth seed Roberta Vinci 6-3, 6-4 in front of an excitable crowed who scooped tickets online for the extra day’s play after rain delays scrambled the firstweek schedule.

“It was amazing, really was quite cool. It was similar to (last year) when I played Maria (Sharapova) on quarter-final day. The crowd was really into it,” the 27th seed said as she came off court.

Vandeweghe will next play 21st seed Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who beat the Switzerland’s Timea Bacsinszky, seeded 11th, 6-3 6-2 to reach the last 16. - Reuters

OMAN HORSE MAGHAZI CLAIMS VICTORY AT CHELMSFORD

Oman’s horse ‘Maghazi’ owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser Al Hashar won the first place in the 4th round of the Royal Cavalry race for purebred Arabian horses for a distance of 1,500 meters on the track of the Chelmsford City racecourse in the United Kingdom. Seven purebred Arabian horses of global level took part in the round. It witnessed a strong competition from the horse ‘Zahi’ owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This race is the third of the season where Al Hashar’s horses take part at the level of Europe after two races during June. The first was at the British Doncaster racecourse where ‘Karar’ owned by Sheikh Nasser bin Mohammed Al Hashar won the Premier Cup and the title of the Royal Cavalry of Oman for a distance of 2600 meter, and ‘Maghazi’ was the runner-up. — ONA

BEACH SOCCER

WIMBLEDON DOUBLES

Talib Hilal to organise camp

FROM THE FILES: Oman beach soccer national team coach Talib Hilal in discussion with players during one of the national training camps. Talib is all set to conduct a two-day camp for the players who he selected during the Omanoil Beach Soccer Cup. – Times of Oman

MUSCAT: Oman national beach soccer coach Talib Hilal is all set to host a two-daay Beach Soccer Camp for the chosen players from the Omanoil Beach Soccer Cup that was held in four regions of Oman recently.

The camp is intended to test the players and find out if they have the necessary skills to represent Oman at the World Stage. It will be held at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex and will be held on July 10 and 11.

“I want to increase the pool of selection as well as the strength of the squad for the National Beach Soccer Team and I’m expecting this camp to help me identify players that give me access to a fuller squad for the National Beach Soccer Team” said Talib Hilal about the camp.

The selected players as per region are: Sur: Salim Al Mukhaini, Taiseer Al Alawi, Mohammed Al Farsi and Yahya Al Araimi.

Sohar: Asad Abdullah Al Amri, Asem Saeed Al Rudaini, Hussain Nasib Al Rudaini, Mohammed Abdulrahaman Al Balushi, Nibras Talib Al Sabri and Omar Mohammed Al Balushi.

Salalah: Fazari Basheer, Ghassan Al Balushi, Ibrahim Al Yafaei, Mohammed Al Kathiri and Zinad Ali Al Habsi Muscat: Salim Al Habsi, Hatim Al Wahaibi, Enad Awlad Thani, Bassam Salim and Ali Al Rudhaini.

Sania-Martina in third round LONDON: Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis breezed into the women’s third round with a 6-3, 6-1 win over the Japanese pairing of Eri Hozumi and Miyu Kato at the Wimbledon championships here on Sunday.

The Indo-Swiss were clinical in their approach and wrapped up the second round clash in 52 minutes on Court No. 3. The fancied duo served well besides converting five of the eight break points they earned in the match.

Sania and Martina’s third round opponents will be Christina McHale and Jelena Ostapenko. The American-Latvian combine defeated 13th seeds Alla Kudryavtseva and Vania King 6-1, 6-4 in their second round match.

Earlier, the 10th seeded Finnish-Australian pair of John Peers and Henri Kontinen dispatched India’s Leander Paes and his Polish partner Marcin Matkowski 6-3 6-2 in the second round. — PTI

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Dhoni, Kohli meet Kumble, Dravid to chalk roadmap BENGALURU: India’s Test captain Virat Kohli along with his limited overs counterpart Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday had a lengthy meeting with chief coach Anil Kumble and ‘A’ team coach Rahul Dravid to chalk out a roadmap for Indian cricket for the coming days.

The meeting was also attended by chief national selector Sandeep Patil, GM (Cricket Operations) MV Sridhar, NCA batting coach WV Raman and spin bowling coach Narendra Hirwani along with physio Andrew Leipus.

It was learnt that the emphasis will be more on building a cohesion between the ‘A’ teams and the senior teams.

Limited overs captain Dhoni also has given his inpuuts about what his assessment is about the bench-strength of the team as he led a side comprising mostly A team players. The focus will be on seamless transition from first-class to ‘A’ level and then to the senior teams. According to reliable sources, there were discussions on creating a pool of fast bowlers who could be rotated keeping in mind a long and arduous season ahead. — PTI

After dramatic Austrian victory, Hamilton booed Championship leader Rosberg, who had been in front with Hamilton in his slipstream, nursed his damaged car over the line for fourth place with his advantage cut to 11 points after nine of 21 rounds

SPIELBERG: Lewis Hamilton was booed on the podium after a last-lap collision with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg handed the triple Formula One world champion a dramatic first Austrian Grand Prix victory on Sunday.

Championship leader Rosberg, who had been in front with Hamil-

ton in his slipstream, nursed his damaged car over the line for fourth place with his advantage cut to 11 points after nine of 21 rounds.

“I am gutted, it’s unbelievable,” said the German, accusing Hamilton of turning in and causing the accident that broke his front wing.

Hamilton disagreed.

“I was on the outside, it wasn’t me that had the crash,” said the Briton, who now has three wins to Rosberg’s five this season, over the team radio.

The stewards appeared to back that up by opening an investigation into Rosberg’s actions. The German was summoned to answer charges of causing a collision and failing to stop with a seriously damaged car. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff described the collision as “brainless”, without singling out either of his drivers for blame.

The team revealed Rosberg had suffered a problem with his brake-by-wire system which went into “passive mode” at the end of the penultimate lap as Hamilton closed in.

The crowd, small in comparison to the previous two years with rows of empty seats in the grandstands, made their disapproval evident with whistles

TOUR DE FRANCE

RAMADAN CRICKET

Contador’s hopes dented, Sagan takes yellow with stage victory

TOP FINISH: Slovakia’s Peter Sagan, centre, crosses the finish line ahead of France’s Julian Alaphilippe, right, and Spain’s Alejandro Valverde, left, at the end of the 183km second stage of the 103rd edition of the Tour de France cycling race. – AFP

CHERBOURG: Alberto Contador’s Tour de France chances took another knock on Sunday as the Spaniard lost time to the big favourites, crashing for the second time in as many days during the second stage won by his team mate and world champion Peter Sagan.

Slovak Sagan perfectly timed his effort in the final climb to pip France’s Julian Alaphilippe (EtixxQuick Step) and Spain’s Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) and take the overall leader’s yellow jersey.

“It’s a great day for the team,” team owner Oleg Tinkov told reporters. “It’s sad for Alberto but last year he won the Giro (d’Italia) despite a crash so I still believe in him.”

Contador, who fell off his bike

and boos as Hamilton was interviewed on the podium.

“That’s not my problem, it’s their problem,” the surprised Briton, who started on pole, shrugged when asked about the noise.

“I left a lot of room on the inside and I guess he locked up and crashed into me. I think he had a problem with his brakes potentially. I’m here to win. That’s all.”

Dutch teenager Max Verstappen finished second for Red Bull at their home track with Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen third after team mate Sebastian Vettel crashed out on his 29th birthday when a rear tyre exploded.

Hamilton’s victory was the 250th in Formula One by a British driver since the championship started in 1950 and the 46th of his career.

Australian Daniel Ricciardo was fifth for Red Bull with Britain’s Jenson Button sixth for McLaren.

Frenchman Romain Grosjean was seventh in a Haas ahead of Spaniard Carlos Sainz in a Toro Rosso and Finland’s Valtteri Bottas for Williams.

German rookie Pascal Wehrlein scored his first point in Formula One, and his Manor team’s first of the season, with a remarkable 10th. - Reuters

60 kilometres into the 183-km ride from Saint Lo, crossed the finish line 48 seconds behind Sagan and the other top guns at the exception of Australian Richie Porte (BMC).

“The team worked well, it’s great to wear the yellow jersey. I’m a bit sad for Alberto but he is alright. He is strong,” said Sagan.

Australian Porte, another podium contender, suffered a puncture in the finale and lost 1:45.

Belgian Jasper Stuyven thought he had the stage in the bag after attacking his breakaway companions with 8.5km left but he was caught 450 metres from the line as the stage favourites launched their effort.

Contador, Tour winner in 2007 and 2009, hit the deck again on a

slippery road as part of a pile-up also involving Frenchman Warren Barguil, German Tony Martin and Spain’s Joaquim Rodriguez.

After changing his bike, Contador was brought back into the bunch by several team mates but he could not follow the best.

Another favourite, France’s Thibaut Pinot (FDJ), lost 11 seconds. Sagan leads Alaphilippe overall by eight seconds and Valverde, who finished third overall last year, by 10.

Defending champion Chris Froome (Team Sky) and last year’s runner-up Nairo Quintana (Movistar) are 14 seconds off the pace in fifth and seventh positions respectively. - Reuters

Sialkot win Al Hail title

MUSCAT: Sialkot Stallions defeated Nafeesa & Haseena by seven wickets to win the title of the First Al Hail Ramadan Tape Ball cricket Tournament.

The teams who participated in the tournament were Nafeesa & Haseena, Klair Xl, Yubil Muscat, Young Challengers CT, Afi Readymix CC, Akmal Xl, Zalmi, Al Madina CT, Chairman Xl, Murshad Xl, Moon Stars Saradi, Al Qamar, Sailkot Satlions, Star CC, Danmark, B.M.K Star and Ericsson The final was presied over

by Ghani Al Balushi, senior board member of Al Hail CT, and he gave away the prizes.

The organisers also thanked the main sponsor Cricket Cottage Oman, Pocari Sweat and Foodies Restaurant Muscat for their valuable support in making the tournament a success.

JUBILANT: Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain

celebrates victory. – Reuters

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CITY CINEMA Contact (10 am to 6PM) 24567664 | 68 www.citycinemaoman.net facebook.com/citycinemaoman SHATTI Now You See Me 2 (2D) (Action | Comedy | Thriller) (PG12) Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson 9:00 PM The Crew (2D) (Action | Adventure | Drama) (PG12) Cast: Vladimir Mashkov, Agne Grudyte, Sergey Shakurov 11:30 PM Elvis & Nixon (Comedy | History) (PG12) Cast: Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer 9:45 PM Rabid Dogs (Action | Drama | Thriller) (12+) Cast: Lambert Wilson, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Gouix 11:30 PM The Curse of Sleeping Beauty (2D) (Fantasy | Mystery | Thriller) (18+) Cast: Ethan Peck, India Eisley, Natalie Hall 9:45 PM Ghosthunters (2D) (Comedy | Mystery | Family) (PG) Cast: Liz Fenning, Anna Harr, Stephen Manley 11:30 PM MUSCAT GRAND MALL Elvis & Nixon - (2D) (Comedy | History) (PG12) Cast: Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer 9:30 & 11:30PM (PG12) Elvis & Nixon - (2D) (Comedy | History) (PG12) GOLD CLASS 11:15PM The Crew - (2D) (Action | Adventure | Drama) (PG12) GOLD CLASS Cast: Vladimir Mashkov, Agne Grudyte, Sergey 9:00PM

School Bus (Mal) (2D) (Thriller | Drama) (PG) Cast: Aakash Muraleedharan, Angelina Roshan, Kunchacko Boban 10:00 PM

Elvis & Nixon - (2D) (Comedy | History) (PG12) Cast: Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer 9:30 & 11:15PM

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty (2D) (Fantasy | Mystery | Thriller) (18+) Cast: Ethan Peck, India Eisley, Natalie Hall 9:45 PM

Jackson Durai (Tamil/Horror/ Comedy) (12+) Cast: Satya raj, Sibiraj, Bindhu Madhavi 9:00PM

The Crew - (2D) (Action | Adventure | Drama) (PG12) Cast: Vladimir Mashkov, Agne Grudyte, Sergey Shakurov 9:15PM The Asian Connection - (2D) (Action) (15+) Cast: Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis, LilyRose Melody Depp 11:45PM

9:15PM The Crew - (2D) (Action | Adventure | Drama) (PG12) Cast: Vladimir Mashkov, Agne Grudyte 11:15PM Now You See Me 2 - (2D) (Action | Comedy |Thriller ) (PG12) Cast: Michael Jai White, Steven Seagal, Pim Bubear 11:30PM Udta Punjab - (2D) (Crime | Thriller) (PG12) Cast: Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh 9:00PM Warcraft - (4D) (Action| Adventure | Fantasy) (PG12) Cast: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster 9:15PM

7 Hours To Go (Hindi) (2D) (Thriller) (12+) Cast: Sandeepa Dhar, Shiv Pandit, Vipin Sharma 9:15, 11:30 PM Udta Punjab (Hindi) (2D) (Crime | Thriller) Cast: Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh 9:00, 11:35 PM (PG12) Houseful 3 (Hindi) (2D) (Romance | Comedy) Cast: Akshay Kumar, Jacquline Fernandes, Ritesh Deshmukh, Abhishek Bacchan 11:45 PM (PG12)

SUR The Crew ( Action | Adventure | Drama) Cast: Vladimir Mashkov, Agne Grudute, Sergey Shakurov 9:15PM (PG12) Rabid Dogs ( Action ) ( 12+ ) Cast: Lambert Wilson, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Gouix 9:15 PM School Bus ( Mal | Drama | Thriller ) (PG) Cast Kunchacko Boban, Aakash Muraleedharan, Angelina Roshan.

11:30 PM Ghosthunters ( Comedy | Family ( PG ) Cast : Liz Fenning, Anna Harr, Stephen Manley.

11:45 PM

PANORAMA MALL Elvis & Nixon - (2D) (Comedy | History) (PG12) Cast: Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer 9:30 & 11:15PM Elvis & Nixon - (2D) (Comedy | History) (PG12) VIP LOUNGE 10:30PM Rabid Dogs - (2D) (12+) (Action | Drama | Thriller) (PG12) VIP LOUNGE Cast: Lambert Wilson, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Gouix 11:45PM The Jungle Book - (3D) Adventure | Drama| Family) (PG) MX4D Cast: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley

AZAIBA School Bus (Mal) (2D) (Thriller | Drama) (PG) Cast: Aakash Muraleedharan, Angelina Roshan, Kunchacko Boban 10:00 PM Jackson Durai (Tamil) (2D) (Comedy | Horror) (TBC) Cast: Satyaraj, Sibiraj, Bindhu Madhavi 9:15 PM

LONG DISTANCE BUS TIMINGS (OMAN NATIONAL TRANSPORT COMPANY SAOC) *SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Destination

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FROM JAALAN-SUR-QURIYAT (ROUTE 36)

TEMPERATURE

15:00 15:00 15:00

05:30 05:30 05:30

Maximum

16:30 18:00 19:30

Daily Daily Daily

Sur Quriyat Ruwi

06:45 08:30 10:00

TO AL BURAIMI (ROUTE 41)

TO AL BURAIMI (ROUTE 41)

06:30 06:30 08:00 13:00 13:00 16.00 16.00

07:00 07:00 13:30 13:00 13:00 13:00 17:00

Sohar Buraimi Buraimi Sohar Buraimi Sohar Buraimi

08:50 Daily 11:00 Daily 14:30 Daily via Ibri 15:45 Daily 17:40 Daily 18.35 Daily 20:20 Daily

TO SINAW (ROUTE 52) 17:30

Sinaw

Nizwa Yanqul

20:50

Daily

16:50 19:30

Daily Daily

Nizwa Al Araqi

Sur Sur

10:20 12:30

Daily Daily

Fahud Yibal

12:00 18:45

Daily Daily

Salalah Marmul Salalah Salalah

Daily Daily

20:00 20:30 23:30 07:40

Marmul

Dubai

16:50

Daily

Sohar Dubai Sohar Dubai Sohar Dubai

Nizwa Ruwi

08:40 11:00

Daily Daily

15:40 15:40

Nizwa Ruwi

17:55 20:20

Daily Daily

06:00 14:30

Ruwi Ruwi

10:45 19:00

Daily Daily

12:30 12:30

Fahud Ruwi

13:15 17:30

Daily Daily

07:00 10:00 10:00 19:00

Ruwi Marmul Ruwi Ruwi

19:50 13:15 22:30 07:30

06:00

Marmul

16:30

Daily

Daily

08:30 11:30 15:30 18:30 17:35 20:55

Daily Daily Wed,Thur Wed,Thur Daily Daily

15:00

Salalah

07:00

Daily

10:50 13:40 16:15 19:10 18:45 21:35

Daily Daily Thur-Fri Thur-Fri Daily Daily

TO DUBAI (ROUTE 201) 07:30 07:30 13:00 13:00 15:30 15:30

Sohar Ruwi Sohar Ruwi Sohar Ruwi

TO DUBAI VIA FUJIRAH & SHARJAH (ROUTE 204)

FROM DUBAI VIA FUJIRAH/SHARJAH (ROUTE 204)

07:00 07:00 07:00

16:00 16.00 16.00

Fujairah Sharjah Dubai

11.45 13.30 14.00

School Bus ( Mal)( Thriller) Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Jayasurya & Aparna Gopinath 9-30 PM Cinema Main Udta Punjab ( Hindi) (Act) Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor & Alia Bhatt 9-30 PM Cinema- 4 Gentleman ( Telugu) ( Drama\ Comedy) Cast : Nani & Surabhi Thomas 9-45 pm Cinema -3 Jackson Durai (Tamil) ( Horror\Comedy) Cast: Sibiraj, Sathyaraj & Bindu Madhavi 9-30 pm Cinema -2 Next Change: Sultan (Hindi); Happy Wedding (Mal) Programmes are subject to change

WITH LOVE

P. SIDDARTHA July 4, 2007

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RELATIVE HUMIDITY

70-40%

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Sharjah Fujairah Ruwi

16:30 18.15 23.00

LISTINGS

ROYAL OMAN POLICE Emergencies and inquiries: 9999 General Directorate of Passport and Residence 24569603 Directorate General of Customs 24521109 Traffic violations inquiries 24510228 Public Relations Admin 24560099 EMBASSIES IN OMAN

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DUBAI TO SALALAH (ROUTE 102)

07:00

TO DUBAI (ROUTE 201) 06:00 06:00 13:00 13:00 15:00 15:00

06:00 06:00

TO MARMUL (ROUTE 101)

SALALAH TO DUBAI (ROUTE 102) 15:00

Daily

TO SALALAH -MARMUL (ROUTE 100) Daily Daily Daily Daily

TO MARMUL (ROUTE 101) 06:00

10:25

TO YIBAL - FAHUD (ROUTE 62)

10:30 11:15

TO MARMUL-SALALAH (ROUTE 100) 07:00 10:00 10:00 19:00

Ruwi

TO SUR (ROUTE 55)

TO FAHUD - YIBAL (ROUTE 62) 06:30 06:30

07:00

Film information 24791641 / 24786776 Website: www.isurf.co.om

TO IBRI (ARAQI) (ROUTE 54)

TO SUR (ROUTE 55) 07:30 14:30

Minimum

STAR CINEMA

SALALAH The Crew (PG12) (Action |Drama) Cast: Vladimir Mashkov, Agne Grudyte, Sergey 9:00, 11:45 PM Elvis And Nixon (PG12) (Comedy | History) Cast: Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer 9:30 PM Udta Punjab (PG12) (Thriller | Crime) Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Diljit Dosanjh 11:15 PM Rabid Dogs (12+) (Action | Drama | Thriller) Cast: Lambert Wilson, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Gouix 9:15 PM School Bus (PG) (Malayalam |Thriller) Cast: Aakash Muraleedharan, Kunchacko Boban 11:15 PM

TO YANQUL (ROUTE 54)

TO IBRI (ARAQI) (ROUTE 54) 08:00 08:00

08:55 Daily 11:40 Daily 20:20 Daily via Ibri 14:55 Daily 17:40 Daily 19:20 Daily 22:15 Daily

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The Asian Connection (Action) Cast: Steven Seagal, Michael Jai White, Pim Bubear 11.45 p.m.

CP No : 1764 (15+) Intruder (Horror/Thriller) Cast: Justin Amnet, Steven Beckingham, Teressa Decher 11.45 p.m.

CP No : 1785 (15+) The Curse of Sleeping Beauty (Fantasy/ Thriller) Cast: Ethan Peck, India Eisley, Natalia Hall 9.30 p.m.

CP No : 1786 (18+) Ghosthunters (Comedy / Family/ Fantasy) Cast: Anke, Milo Parker, Bastian Pastewka 9.30 p.m.

CP No : 1787 (PG)

0

TO SINAW (ROUTE 52)

TO YANQUL (ROUTE 54) 14:30 14:30

Sohar Ruwi Ruwi Sohar Ruwi Sohar Ruwi

Daily Daily Daily

SOHAR The Crew - (2D) (Action | Drama) (PG12) Cast: Vladimir Mashkov, Agne Grudyte, Sergey 9:00 & 11:45PM Udta Punjab - (2D) (Crime | Thriller) (PG12) Cast: Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh 11:15PM Elvis & Nixon (Comedy/History) (PG12) Cast: Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer

Film information 24540856 / Advance Booking 24540855 Website: www.albahjacinemaoman.com

BURAIMI School Bus PG (Mal) (Family | Drama) Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Jayasurya, Aparna Gopinath 9:00 PM Rabid Dogs 12+ (Action | Drama | Thriller) Cast: Lambert Wilson, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Gouix 11:45 PM Udta Punjab PG12 (Crime | Thriller) Cast: Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh 11:15 PM Ghosthunters PG (Comedy | Family | Fantasy) Cast: Liz Fenning, Anna Harr, Stephen Manley 9:30 PM Intruders 15+ (Drama| Horror | Thriller) Cast: Rory Culkin, Leticia Jimenez, Jack Kesy 11:45 PM The Crew PG12 (Action | Adventure | Drama) Cast: Vladimir Mashkov, Agne Grudyte, Sergey Shakurov 9:15 PM

WEATHER

QURIYAT - SUR - JAALAN (ROUTE 36) Quriyat Sur Jaalan

RUWI Screen 1 Udta Punjab - (2D) (Crime | Thriller) (PG12) Cast: Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh 10:00PM Screen 2 Housefull 3 (2D) (Comedy / Drama) –PG12 Cast : Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, Nargis Fakhri, Jacqueline Fernandez 10.00 PM Screen 3 Te3n (2D) (Hindi | Thriller ) (PG12) Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vidya Balan 10:30PM

BAHJA CINEMA

9:30, 11:45 PM School Bus (Malayalam| Thriller) (PG) Cast: Aakash Muraleedharan, Angelina Roshan, Kunchacko Boban 10:00PM Jackson Durai (Tamil/Horror/Comedy) (12+) Cast: Satya raj, Sibiraj, Bindhu Madhavi 9:00PM

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2 BHK sea view flat Darsait.

Contact: 95311488 2 BHK specious flat behind Bank Muscat Wadi Kabir near Indian School: 99373290, 24815012

House in Darsait, 3 rooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen with A/C. Contact: 95522405

Flats in Darsait.

Contact 94051789 / 97201688

Single room flat near Jibroo roundabout on Road Muttrah: 99373290, 24815012

Villa in Al Khuwair, 6 rooms, living room & hall.

Contact: 91153933

Flats in Ghobrah. Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Brand new villas in Al Ansab.

Contact 94051789-97201688 Flats in Al khuwair.

Contact 94051789-97201688 Villa for rent at Azaiba, near Al Meera hypermarket, 4 bedrooms, 3 toilets, kitchen, sitting room and dining room, this will include curtains and air conditioners.

RO 520/-. Contact 99469203 Flat for rent in Al Khoud, 2 rooms & hall. Contact: 91763665

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FOR RENT

FOR SALE SHUTTERING PLYWOOD SIZE : 4’ X 8’ X 18MM

Flat for rent 2 BHK in Darsait North near Indian School about 200 mtrs, rent RO 300/-.

Contact: 94101134

GSM: 92835445,93205253,93205423

3 BHK flat at Azaiba, Opp. Sultan Centre. Contact 99261522

FOR SALE

Shop for rent at Wadi Kabir Industrial area. Contact: 99888390 Flat for rent in South AlGhubrah 3 rooms, hall and 3 toilets, kitchen rent 450/-. Contact: 99335580 1 B/R Fully Furnished Luxury Apartment @ Al Khuwair 33, 2 B/R Fully Furnished Luxury Apartment @ Al Khuwair 33, 4 B/R Unfurnished Apartment with attached Split A/C @ Azaiba. For Short Term or Long Term lease.

Contact: Atlas Real Estate & Rent A Car LLC : 99249069 / 94617563/ 99436312/ 92888376, Email: info@alshahiintl.com 2BHK split A/C 200/- Monthly & 1BHK spilt A/C 150/- monthly new building good location Barka Market. contact 99342661 Flat in Al Khuwair opp grand mall 4 room 3 toilet + hall kitchen in 3 floor 400. Contact 99420346 2 BHK flat at Wadi Kabir behind Pioneer Hotel apartment.

Contact: 99857332 /99261522 Rent flat near Ruwi Badar Al Sama, 2 bed rooms, attach bathroom, big hall, and big kitchen.

Contact - 99345137 Rent flat in Wada Adai, one bed room with toilet, big kitchen, hall with A/C. Contact 99345137 3000 Sqr mtrs compound land in Misfah. Contact 99792181 1700 sqr mtrs open Land + small store + garage for Rent in Ruwi.

Contact 99792181 Plot at Barka next to Germany College & next to Aramex Company, next to Bahwan Warehouse, next to Omasco warehouse 37,074 SQM2 required 0.250 Baiza per SQM. Contact: 99888390 Labor Camp available with all facilities near Sohar Port.

Contact: 98050654 / 99015826 5 BHK Villa in Al Khuwair, for Staff Accommodation.

Contact 99792181 2 bed rooms flat with hall, 2 bathrooms in Darsait near Muscat Municipality.

Contact: 92584715/ 24700120 Flats in Wadi Kabir. Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Flat for rent 2 BHK 2 split A/C, 2 toilets, Wadi Kabir near Kuwaiti Masjid. Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 2BHK Big Size Flat Behind Bank Muscat, Wadi Kabir. Near ISWK. 97826454, 24815012.

House in North Al Hail with 3 rooms, living room, hall, 4 toilets 300 RO. Contact 99738881 / 99439568 Warehouse at Wadikabir - total area 3500 sqm - covered warehouse (500sqm), office, accommodation (1000sqm), open area (2000sqm) please contact: 99273774 - 99202278 1BHK at Hamriya near Muscat Pharmacy & 2 BHK at Mawaleh near Mosque Sadiq Al Amin.

Contact: 99224748 / 99332297

2BHK split A/C for rent Muttrah near Oman House.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 1 Bed room, sharing K& T, R.O 100, 2 bedrooms , sharing K& T R.O 200/- in AL Khuwair.

Contact 95154331 Furnished office (61M2) for sale / rent Al Khuwair near Zawawi Mosque. Contact: 95611569 02 BHK residential flat opposite to Al Nahdha hospital.

Contact: 99342733 /99795241 Flat for Rent 2 bed room Near ISM muscat Indian Scoole Darsate Tel : 00 968 95158570 2 & 3 BHK Flat in Al Khuwair & Ghubra. Contact 99792181 4 BHK Villa in Bowsher Heights.

Contact 99792181

AVAILABLE Well spoken, well experienced (Us base experience) catering staff available for annual contractual hiring and immediate mobilization.

Continental cook, Indian cook, south Indian cook, chapatti Maker, waiter, kitchen boys cleaner. Contact: 97226179 Party & Wedding equipment rentals. Full line, from Tables, Linen & Skirting, Chairs & Chair covers, Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, Chafing Dishes, Ice Sculptures, to Large Sound Systems and spectacular lighting. Call Andrea 9606 2222 for Catering and Croyden 9623 5555 for Sound & Light. ww.tunesoman.com, E-mail: info@tunesoman.com

BUYING Bobcat available for rent.

Contact 97623299 Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090

FOR SALE Almost new beach/ garden lounge chairs /bar stools/ counter.

Photos can be sent 95865457 Shop for sale at Ruwi high street.

Contact: 98787853 Shop for sale near Oman House, Muttrah. Contact 99024362.

ACC. AVAILABLE

Dental chairs for sale sparingly used dental units for sale.

Contact Mr. Ansari 92616343.

Kumar 99570284

Furnished apartment for rent, two rooms, majlis, hall, kitchen.

Near Carrefour al-mawalah.

Contact 99336776

Shop for sale and electronic Ruwi high street main road side shop exit in good reputed building.

Contact: 95238577 / 95178297

Fully furnished two bed flat for 4 - 6 months rent available, location KFC building, Wadi Kabir, Ruwi.

Contact: 98763645 / 93894257

Well running computer shop for sale in Al Seeb Souq near Ooredoo showroom 30Sqm, 2 shutters.

Contact: 92501276

Room with sharing kitchen & bathroom between Al Nahda hospital & Hamriya roundabout (Family or Bachelor) Contact 96040415

Dental chair for sale in Salalah.

Contact – 99082092

Furnished rooms with kitchen at Ruwi. Contact : 91214897 / 98049288.

Laundry / empty shop near Camellia Café, CBD, Ruwi.

Contact: 92868123 /92841089 Tender Board Construction Company for lease / Run. Contact: 92868123 / 92841089 HD Scaffoldings, Shuttering Jacks, Wooden Planks, Shuttering wood assorted, Tower hoist (lift), Concrete Mixer, Bending Machine, Steel Fabrication Machinery (Searing/Cutting, lathe & Welding) including tools for immediate sale: Contact 99273774/ 99202278 Luxury Apartments in Boucher (35) / Ghala / Qurum. Contact 95056808 / 97201688 Shop for sale opp Towell Service Center, Wadi Kabir.

Contact 99221683 1No brand new containerized package type STP 100 m3/ day with blower equipments (suitable for camps). Serious Buyers may.

Contact: 99445367

Two rooms near khimji supermarket (Darsait). Contact: 92147907 2 BHK villa for rent 600 meters behind Carrefour / city center Seeb. Contact: 99311979 (Francis) Sharing room at Ruwi for R.O 50/-.

Contact: 99385287 One single room available for executive bachelor at CBO area fully furnished and WIFI available.

Contact 92779732 Sharing accommodation available for bachelor / family at Ruwi.

Contact: 99008436 Furnished room with TV, A/C fridge at Hilat, Al Saad near main road. Contact: 95714202 Furnished room available with attached bath and balcony, near MBD area.

Contact: 97636432 Single room executives Wadi Kabir. Contact: 99336206

ACC. AVAILABLE Room available for Executive bachelor at Al Hail.

Contact: 96234708 Room available in Mumtaz area 1 room, 1 Bathroom, Kitchen & 1 room, common bathroom.

Interested please contact 92680041 Mr. Altaf Sharing accommodation near ISD. Contact: 99657340

MV SALE Nissan Pathfinder 2013 No-2 lady driven KM 50.000 power sterns auto transmission power window R.O 6500/- Contact: 99157377 1 No. Toyota Hilux (model 2009) Colour: White / Red (diesel), 1 NO. Toyota Hiace bus (model 2008) Colour: White / Red (Diesel). Please send offer to (desbyrne@omantel. net.om) TOYOTA Camry for sale, 2010, 1,00,000 kms, full option, silver colour, warranty up to Sept 2016, full showroom service, Indian expat leaving the country.

Mob 97462122 TOYOTA CAMRY : Good condition,Colour White, Make 2004, Automatic Transmission, Done 236000 Kms. Contact: 93667236

Accommodation available in a villa for south Indian family, one bedroom, hall, kitchen north Ghobrah. Contact: 99209160

Audi Q3. Expat lady Dr driven (Ibra). Excellent condition, Silver color, done 69000kms.New tyres.

Extended warranty and free servicing up to feb2018. OMR 9500.

Contact - 97609733

Single colorful Bed and Sofa for Sale at Al Khuwair.

Contact 92881849 / What`s up No 97290565

2 Rooms (furnished) toilet, kitchen for small family or bachelor, Hamriya. Contact: 98335050

Izuzu 3 ton vehicle model 2013 & Izuzu 4 ton vehicle model 2008.

Contact: 99719124 /24454550

Steel Scrap materials for immediate sale. Contact: 99273774/ 99202278

Room for rent with sharing, kitchen in Al Khuwair behind Burger King. Contact: 92994415

Mazda Portege 323, 2002 model for sale. Contact: 99719298

Space for printing press available at wadikabir with or without machinery. Contact 99328430

2 BHK available Mumtaz area Ruwi. Contact: 99269751

Book Shop in a busy shopping mall for sale, interested parties please contact 99851255

Urgent sale of steel scrap only serious buyers kindly contact +968 96725423 for viewing the items.

Restaurant for sale heart of Ruwi.

Contact 93687466

ACC. AVAILABLE 1 BHK appartment for rent in Al Khoud Shabiya near mazoon mosque for rent (next to alkhoud medical center and squ) MOB: 93913224 Sharing Accommodation available for working ladies opposite Al Nadhah Hospital. Preferably Indians. Room with seperate toilet and sharing kitchen.RO.90.

Contact 96524717 Furnish bedroom with attach bathroom for executive bachelor.

Contact: 97704794

Fully furnished room available for executive bachelors opp. Star Cinema. Contact 92886715 Independent room in Qurum / Hail. Contact: 96229522 Room, bath room for executives in Wadi kabir. Contact 99336206 One room available in 2BHK in Al Falaj area for Executive bachelor only. Contact 99131742.

Room with attached bathroom for a family in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 97167857 Room with attached bathroom and sharing kitchen available for Executive bachelor or small family at wadikabir. Contact 93049849 Furnished room attached bath for Indian bachelor, Al-Falaj Ruwi & lady Wadi Kabir near Mars hypermarket. Contact: 96202458/96761960

Toyota Corolla, 2010 Model, 134000 Km, good condition at RO 3350. Call 95230586 Toyota Corolla 1.8xli Automatic 2007 July 113000Kms Expat driven excellent condition RO.2750 Contact: 98924106 Mazda 6, model 2005, company maintained excellent condition.

Price RO 1250/- Mazda 2, model 2014, 45,000km, for sale.

Price RO 2950/- Call: 95244761 Mazda6, 2.5L (classic model, 2014) expat driven, excellent condition , 80.000km , mulkiya till march 2017, RO 5.700 ( Negotiable). Contact: 99415861 Toyota Prado, 2009 model, 6 cylinder, single expat owner used, white pearl color, km 287k Contact- 99318152 Nissan Qashqai 2013 Kms 30,000 VGC comprehensive Insurance UAE / Oman.

Contact: 96995430

ACC. WANTED Urgently required Villa with 8 rooms near Bausher/Ghala/ Al Ansab area for accommodation of Staff from a reputed company in Oman. Interested party may contact - Mr. Pramith 99694150 Accommodation Wanted for an Executive Bachelor, Single Flat / Sharing Room @ Wadi Kabir.

Pls call: 93883674 / 98103169

WANTED Partner / investor 20% - 30% share transfer running building construction company.

Contact 93163157 Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each. Contact: 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 / 93203778 IELTS Coaching (academic) required nearby wadi Kabir area.

Please call on mobile or msg on Whats up.

Mobile # 92927880/99012165

FOR HIRE New Volvo Trailor available for rent to UAE every alternative days, 50 ton capacity with reasonable rent contact.99318152/ email- Ahastco @gmail.com

CHANG OF NAME I Ashif Purathuttayil (holder of Indian passport No. G 1779113 ) Son of Mahaboob having permanent residence in Paleri (PO) Kuttiady ( VIA) Kozhikode (complete postal address in India) and presently residing in Ruwi High street PO. Box: 252, PC : 112 (complete postal address in Oman) intend to change my name from Ashif Purathuttayil (old name) to Ashif Punchankandy (new name) for all practical purpose. Any objection towards my name change may please be communicated to Embassy of India, Muscat, diplomatic Quarters, Al Khuwair, P. Box No. 1727, Postal Code 112, Ruwi, Sultanate of Oman.

I SURAJ (holder of Indian Passport No. N2789365) son of SATYARAJAN SREEDHARAN having permanent residence in 102, SHEETALNATH APPARTMENT, SILICON CITY INDORE MP INDIA (complete postal address in India) and presently residing in FLAT No 14, BUILDING No 2934, WAY No 3933, Al Khuwair, BEHIND RADISON BLU MUSCAT OMAN (complete postal address in Oman) intend to change my name from SURAJ (old name) to SURAJ SATHYARAJAN (new name) for all practical purposes.

Any objection towards my name change may please be communicated to Embassy of India, Muscat, Diplomatic Quarters, AI Khuwair, P. Box No1727, Postal Code 112, Ruwi, Sultanate of Oman.

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SITUATION WANTED

SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT WANTED Female Gynaecologist, Female GP- Two Female Staff Nurse (From India or Pilipino)and One Female Dental Assist and Female Lab Technician.

A leading Electrical Contracting Co. requires the following staff for Muscat Location: 1. Electrical Engineer : Candidate with valid electrical license &

With MOH Licence and Data Flow for Al Saadi Specilised Medical Centre, Musanna.

2. Marketing Staff : B Tech in Electrical Engineering having

Contact # 92025033, Email : dr.srininvas76@gmail.com

WANTED URGENTLY

2 years Oman experience with NOC Oman sales experience with NOC

3. Electrician : Diploma holder with 3 years experience 4. Panel Board Manufacturing Technician : Diploma with 3 years experience

ARCHITECT Construction Company looking for Architect with experience in Oman. Contact 97192707

ACCOUNTS A foodstuff distribution company in Muscat is looking for an Accountant. The candidate should have good communication skills, in depth knowledge of MS office application & tally. Email us at dilipinternational@yahoo.com A leading cosmetic company in Muscat is looking for an Accountant – Email: us on vacancies@maryanagroup.com

URGENTLY REQUIRED

SKILLED / UNSKILLED

FOR PRESTIGIOUS CLUB Cashier/ bookkeeper : 1 no.

Waitress : 2 nos.

Waiters : 2 nos.

Bartender : 1 no.

Candidates with experience & local release letter only.

Send your Resume to :

Wanted Sales Man for an elevator company 3 yrs exp English language must has NOC required send resume to pioneersoverall. operationl@gmail.com Contact: 968 94496661 Required outdoor Sales/ Marketing Executive with experience in selling Technical- Mechanical products/ building materials & hardware/ auto parts. Graduate with Oman license preferred.

Apply to: jobalkent@gmail.com or fax to: 24799615

Beauty salon needs lady for henna. Contact: 93336061

DOMESTIC HELPER IMMEDIATE - Housemaid wanted for an Indian Family - husband, wife and 2 girls. Visa, accommodation and all other requirements will be provided. Please call me on 92725141.

House maid for Omani family.

Contact: 99773100

DESIGNER Urgently required a Graphic designer with 2 years experience in graphic designing, Photoshop, illustrator. Send CV to email: hr@cityvago.com Advertising and signboard making company required fresh or experience Graphic designer send CV to info@agloenterprises.com

DRIVER Wanted a experience Driver for Capital and Interior work.

Gsm : 942-888-63 Required Omani Driver for a restaurant. Contact 95929911 Looking for a full time driver with valid Omani license. # 95454033 Required urgently driver, experience Omani or expat drivers with P.D.O. license. Contact: 98242478

ENGI./TECHNICIAN Qualified and experience Technician required for the kitchen restaurant equipments. Who can repair hot and cold equipments will be preferred. Contact: Email: alsatrading14@gmail.com / Fax: 24727481 Testing / Protection Engineer with minimum 05 years of experience and should have Oman DCRP license, Interested candidates send resume to krishivan@gmail.com

Wanted service Technicians for diesel generators and diesel air compressors for a fast growing rental company persons having thorough knowledge with Perkins / Cummins engines, ELGI compressors with Oman driving preferred.

Contact: 95442846/95041935 Urgently Require BE civil Engineer with 2+ years experience and Omani driving license must , Salary R.O300/- Send CV to nctp@nctp786oman.com or Contact: 24565337 Electrician with qualification and experience.

Contact: Fax: 24727481 Email: alsatrading14@gmail.com

EDUCATION/TRAINING Urgently required experienced and trained kindergarten Teacher for a well reputed bilingual school in Mabela area Muscat interested and suitable candidates must reply to Email: anitasuresh11@yahoo.com Required English, computer and science female Teachers up to grad 4. Contact - 95054916, aa77345@gmail.com. contact time after 5PM

IT IT Engineer, min 4 years experience in Biometric Attendance System and CCTV camera, preferably with D/L. Apply to hr@unitedsystemsit.com or call 99423442.

Required Shop Sales man + Hardware Technician for IT Company with minimum 2 years experience.

Contact: 98825806 / 98825806, Email: info@rns-group.com

MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR Supervisor required for Construction Company having Omani driving license, fresher’s can apply.

Contact: 92888337 Branch Manger required to manage entire Business. ftt@futuretarget.net 99110080 Urgently required a Purchase Manager to handle all the procurements for a reputed Ready-mix concrete Company, having its branches all over Oman. The candidate should possess required experience, product knowledge and excellent communication skills. Interested candidates may send their CV to sndakshin@gmail. com / Contact: 99256757

MISCELLANEOUS CCTV & Burglar alarm Technician. Urgently looking for an Expatriate with minimum 5 years experience with NOC. Email your CV with recent Photograph to: joyr@alasalaintl.com

Required Indian Mason – 5 nos., eligibility (minimum 5 yrs experience in road construction field).

Contact: 99882127 Email: georgymv@yahoo.com

SALES / MARKETING

ENGI./TECH./MECH.

Shawarma / grill / Salad / Asian Cook. Contact: 95529970

Tailor shop requires Master Cutter & hand embroidery.

Contact – 99359700

dolphinvillage@hotmail.com

Required Beautician for Beauty Saloon at Ghobrah. Clearance / visa available. Contact no. 95924910

Shawarma / grill / Salad / Chinese, Cook. Contact: 96229522

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BEAUTICIAN

Urgently required south Indian cooks with NOC, having suitable experienced. Contact: 94268319 /97408945 Email: ashok.k55@yahoo.com

ACCOUNTANT CUM ADMIN

mctjobs16@gmail.com / Contact: 91229118

An Omani Audit firm is seeking audit partner to join the firm, the candidate should be completed any certificate course CIA,CPA, CA, ACC, and 4 years’ experience, interested candidates to submit their CVs to : auditbureau2016@gmail.com

CATERING

A leading chain of franchise restaurant requires

Looking for Female Journalistic or advertising & media background. Contact- 99342237 / 9394 6622/ Email: ali.matani2@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Advertising company required Graphic designer knowledge of designing, Photoshop, illustrator, coral draw & Salesman with D/L. Send CV to suroordigital@gmail.com Contact No: 94771366/95338210 Required candidates for following posts: Accountant, Storekeeper, Foreman Building Maintenance, Van-salesman (water), Helpers.

Candidates with Omani driving license preferred.

Contact 99273774/99202278

MEDICAL Care Medical Centre Al Seeb requires Gynecologist and General Practitioner. Mail CV to: sarita_h23@yahoo.com Urgently required experienced female Lab Technician, with knowledge of histopathology & cytology, with MOH release, for a well-known laboratory in Al Khuwair.

Contact: 95271561/98893034 Wanted Staff Nurses (Female) with or without MOH license for a polyclinic near Sohar. Excellent salary & accommodation.

Contact – 99006915/ Email - alhinaee.clinic@yahoo.com A medical centre is looking to hire immediately a talented Nurse to join our successful team, required 3 years of experience, Oman prometric, data flow. Send your CV to- issalibi@gmail.com or Whatsapp - 91254820 Wanted staff nurse with MOH license, immediate appointment, to work in a private clinic. Permanent post or locum. All Nationals can apply. Salary negotiable, free accommodation available.

Contact – 99048170/ 94870029 Required GP Doctors, Gynecology, X ray Tech staff nurses.

Contact: 99681325 Email: altaqwamedicalcentre@gmail.com Wanted for Ibra clinic lab Technicians gynecologist physician lady medical officer MOH license and NOC needed or prometric with high score and dataflow.

Contact - 99373493 yahyakam@omantel.net.om GP doctor needed for reputed clinic. Preferably with MOH license or with Dataflow & Paramatics pass Contact: 95388934 Required gynecologist GEN: practitioner lady lab Technician and pharmacologist immediately for a clinic in Suwaiq.

Contact 95081010 Email: umchealthcare@gmail.com Wanted Staff Nurse for a dermatology clinic in Muscat .

Must have MOH license and NOC. Attractive salary offered. Email: clinicvacancy2015@gmail.com

Advertising & interior company required Sales Executive with driving /L send CV to info@agloenterprises.com Require Salesman with D/L for construction, Ind materials, hydraulic hoses & fittings.

Contact 99221683 / 92830110 Required smart, young, dynamic Sales & Marketing Executive having 2-3 years sales experience for a reputed manufacturing company in Oman, having its Head Office in Ruwi. Experience in building materials is an added advantage.

Omani Driving License and NOC is a must. Attractive remuneration package.

Apply with photograph to E-mail: salesjobds@gmail.com Required female person to work at the retail shop/Marketing. Please send your CV on e mail: zeyanaalharmaly@yahoo.com Required marketing / PR manager for a modern restaurant group in Oman , proficient in illustrator & Photoshop charismatic , proactive , creative & flexible excellent writing / Editing skills degree in relevant area fluent in English.

Send CV to marketingpr2016@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED ARCHITECT Architect and 3D visualize three years experience 1.5 in Oman fluent in Arabic and English have Omani driving license looking for job with consultancy office or interior design firm. Contact: 94673937 Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com Indian female diploma architect 6 years exp in Oman Engineering consultancy, valid Oman driving license. Contact: 96683293 / 97750870

ACCOUNT. & FINANCE Indian male age 24, B.Com. Accountant having 2 year experience and currently in Muscat. Looking for suitable placement in finance or Audit.

Contact: 90766307 Email: shhaazz.007@gmail.com Indian Male 22 , Graduate , Specialized in Tally ERP 9.0, SAP B 1& Professional in Indian & Foreign Accounting (CPIFA) with 1 year work experience , on visit visa in Muscat , Contact no:91782545 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

ACCOUNT. & FINANCE Indian male 31 chartered accountant with 2 years Oman experience looking for suitable placement NOC available. Contact: 96357827 Email: ubasikeeran@gmail.com

Indian male age 26, Accountant one year experience in accounts looking for suitable job. Contact Email: Anishkhan991867@gmail.

Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415

Indian male B.COM, MBA 4 years in Larsen & Toubro total 26 years gulf experience English, Arabic speaking driving license NOC available.

Contact: 95588565

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 Having 5 Years experience in reputed companies.

Currently working in Muscat (NOC AVAILABLE) GSM.91367217 Email Shahid0717@gmail.com Indian/MBA/male Chief Accountant 18Yrs Experience, MIS, C.Flow, Budgeting, ERP, Cost accounting &Liasing with auditors. NOC available.

Contact: 92254691/97826674 email: khader2305@gmail.com Indian (Male) having 17+years Experience in Trading & Healthcare seeking senior Position in Accounts (11 years GCC Experience)currently on Resident Visa (NOC Available) and has a valid Omani Driving Licence. Contact: 91335026; skumartp@gmail.com Chief Accountant well experienced with reputed group available. Contact : 98803439.

Part time Accountant available to handle all accounts up to finalization and audit work.

Contact: 95804210 Indian male B.Com graduate looking for suitable placement in accounts, office Administration & marketing, 12 years experience, NOC available Oman D/L. Contact: 95804210

Indian male 25 yrs, Graduate in commerce, overall 5 yrs exp in accounts/ finance field. On visit visa. Immediately available.

Contact 92836216 / muhammad.tausif623@gmail.com Indian male 31 chartered Accountant having 2 years Oman experience looking for suitable placement in finance and audit field NOC available.

Contact: 96357827 Email: ubaiskeeran@gmail.com ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in finance.

Contact: 99284193 Accountant 8Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact: 97712084 Indian, Kerala Male B.COM & B.PE, Currently on Visit Visa. Looking for a suitable job in Accounts, Store Keeper, Sales etc. Ready to join as early as possible.

Contact: 96988923 email:- sajith3969@gmail.com

ADMIN Part time Accountant up to finalization auditing available after 4 pm. Contact: 91126314 Sudanese GIS Analyst hold master in RS & GIS Resident have an experience in accounting & store management. Contact: 97943738 Indian 20 years well experienced accounts & finance professional looking for immediate placement NOC available. Contact: 94546455 Email: salahuddin8@gmail.com Young Indian male (25) with B.Com degree on visit visa with D/L and N.O.C for simple opportunities preferably in accounting.

Contact : 96324484 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 Part Time Accounting, Audit Preparation, Internal Audit, Monthly Reports, Accounting set up for new companies, GSM: 96975454, email: ibfc.gcc@gmail.com Part time accounting workers up to finalization, on monthly basis & yearly finalization works.

Contact : 96247295 ACCA qualified professional lady with 5 years experience in finance management accounts is looking for a suitable placement NOC can be Contact: 94521899 28/male/MBA - finance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement.

Contact : 90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.com Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNC’s currently in Muscat seeking suitable placement in Finance / Admin.

Contact :94743790

Indian female 33 years with 9.5 years experience (1yr in Oman) as Executive Secretary, Administration, Sales Coordinator, and HR coordinator seeks suitable placement. Contact 97985059 sarithajbinu@gmail.com Indian Female, MBA-HR having 8+ experience in Administration/ HR, Customer Support, Office Coordinator with good Computer skill, Now on Visit Visa,looking for suitable position. Contact: 90196235 With 15 years of gulf experience in HR- Admin logistics looking for suitable position fluent in Arabic & Eng NOC available. Contact: 95824598 7 yrs Exp Office Admin / HR/ IT Admin, MCA, BCA, MBA NOC Available, With Driving License PH: 97086686 Indian male 21 yrs Graduate in business administration (BBA) with computer knowledge (hardware & software) seeks suitable employment immediately.

Contact: 98085633 / 98898504 Indian female, MSC more than 6 years Oman experience in office coordination, administration & managerial, clerical jobs looking for a suitable position.

Contact: 91303124 Indian female, 27, MCA, 2 yrs experience in Administration and HR in India & Oman. Currently in family visa seeking suitable jobs preferably in Muscat.

Contact:.99417993 Indian/ 23yrs female/ 5yrs GCC experience with NOC looking for a suitable position in HR/Admin / Accounts/ BD. Contact 90656997 Indian female with nearly 10 years of Oman experience in Administration & HR, seeking suitable placement. NOC available.

Contact:99242841

Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394

Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817

Well experienced Account M.Com available with NOC, Tally & ERP. Contact : 99035707

Indian female MBA / HR, 2.5 experience seeking suitable job.

Contact: 99257214

Indian male 34 yrs, M.Com – Finance with 5 yrs experience in Accounts in India, presently in visiting visa looking for a suitable placement. Contact: 93671785 Email: jeyan903@gmail.com

Indian female MBA fin & HR now on visit visa looking for suitable placement. Contact: 92097764

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

Experience driver 12 years experience in GCC, seeks suitable placement. Contact: 93722881

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Light duty driver, 1 yr experience seeks placement.

Contact: 94284645 Pakistani male, 30 age, driver (light vehicle) company or residential experience 4 years experience in Oman. Contact: 96147520 / 96907013 Bangladeshi looking for job, Muscat experience 4 years.

Contact 96356280 Driver light veh, store keeper, sales man, shop keeper, supervisor 8 years exp knows English, Arabic, Hindi. Contact: 91615715 Light driver job exp 4 years, know Hindi, English, Arabic, Education B.A. Contact: 98522914 Light Driver / Supervisor Fluent in English & Arabic, Well knowledge of Muscat Areas Looking for suitable placement.

Contact Tariq: 97950869 Driver light duty (house or company) valid Gulf D/L looking job.

Contact- 95175192 Pakistani driver with car Subaru 2004 model. Contact: 99667817 Driver with Electrician 4 years experience looking for job.

Contact: 97456062 Pakistani driver with 3 years experience, seeking for placement familiar with Batinah & Sharqiyah regions. Contact 99832706 Looking for driver job.

Contact: 99035942 /97383016 Driver with car. Contact: 93346085 Looking for job driver. Contact 94158238 Six years experienced light duty vehicle driver looking for a suitable placement. Contact: 96362871 Driver with light duty license 10 yrs exp. Contact: 94566432 Bangladeshi driver looking for job.

Contact: 97418036

DESIGNER/DRAUGHTSMAN Architectural Draftsmen diploma in construction technology with 6 years experience in drafting and detailing as per British standard in Oman with valid Omani license looking for suitable opportunity Noc available. Call 94375897.

Autocad works freelance, MEP, Civil works, Interior, 2d/3d, BOQ etc.

Contact 97103168 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.

DIETICIAN Indian female dietician with 3 years experience in India seeking a suitable placement preferable in Muscat. Contact: 99104209

EDUCATION/TRAINING Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact 99739415 / 92091528

ENGG. / SUPERVISOR Mechanical Engineer (B.Tech) Indian male with 2 year experience, AREA OF INTEREST Work on Oil Rigs, Work as an QA/QC inspector, Ultrasonic testing, Radiographic testing. Contact: +91 9567526566 Email: adujohnson10@gmail.com

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ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Indian male Civil Engineer 1.6 yrs exp, having Omani D/L, looking for suitable position. NOC available.

Contact – 92157694 / mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com

PROJECT ENGINEER - CIVIL - 13 years experience in construction at Oman seeking suitable position NOC available - Contact 94427535 (sbmkandan7@gmail.com)

Mechanical diploma, Indian male 26, 4 years experienced MEP supervisor seeks suitable openings NOC / Release available.

Contact: 97901559

Mechanical Engineer with one year’s experience as Asst. Piping Engineer having good knowledge of PIPING DESIGNS, PDMS, SP3D, AUTOCAD, PRO-ENGINEER WILDFIRE, DS CATIA, JAVA SCRIPTS etc, looking for suitable opportunity. Contact: +96899200724/24496072.

Diploma in Mechanical Engg, 10 years exp in steel fabrication site work with valid Oman driving license. Contact: 94696192

Civil Engineer 8 years experience Structural buildings marine. Available NOC release. Contact: 92451323.

Email: zubairali134@yahoo.com

B.Sc Civil Engineer 7 years gulf experience total experience 9 years having GCC D/L seeking for suitable replacement local release available.

Contact: 98628515/ 98289234 Email: sofiq.sohel02@gmail.com

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

BE mechanical Engineer having 6+ years experience in structural and piping job looking suitable position. Contact: 96115463 Email: jijoraju085@yahoo.com Fresh Engineering graduate MTech in mechanical Automation and automobile Engineering now in Oman on visit seeks suitable placement. Contact: 95853514 / 98280794 Fresh Engineering graduate B.Tech mechanical engineering now in Oman on visit seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 95853514/98280172 Electrical Engineer: Indian male 30 years, having 5 years of experience in industrial automation & utility maintenance in Indian, holding valid Oman D/L. Contact: 92789995 Email: akhilabrahamlktr@gmail.com Indian male BE Mechanical with 11 years experience in Automotive Engineering and Industrial Maintenance in Oman with valid driving license seeks suitable job.

On release in Oman-92880593 Civil Engineer B.Tech with 6+ years in supervision designing planning and QC expert in Mech, civil software. Contact: 90719263

DESIGNER Interior design supervisor 6 yrs experience valid Oman license NOC / release available.

Contact 92508926

SAP Business Objects / Data Warehousing professional. 10 years experience with top IT global companies (HP and Accenture) in team leading roles. Oman Family visa. Looking for jobs in Muscat. Contact: 91487199

Project co-odinater & AutoCAD draftsman Indian male, 8 yrs exp in Oman in civil, interior, precasting with D/L & NOC. Contact: 92188496, Email: vimalg.kannur@gamil.com Quantity surveyor (B.E Civil) 5+ years experience in buildings and mosque N.O.C available ready to join immediately. Contact: +97826597 / +919171430681 Email: sai.praba.777@gmail.com For preparing Civil / MEP Auto CAD drawings.

Contact -93480346.

Email: cadjobsoman@gmail.com Civil Engineer 7 years experience, Driving license, NOC available.

Contact- 98078095 Electrical Engineer B.Tech, Indian available in Oman, 2+ years Oman exp (MEP) Light D/L. Contact - 93832935 Diploma Civil Engineering (certificate attested) 6 years Oman experience as interior work site in charge / quantity surveyor NOC/ Release available.Contact: 93120433 Civil Engr. Diploma 8 yrs exp in construction & consultancy with auto cad. D/L.Contact: 93060770 Email: vinodpmani@gmail.com Civil Engineer, Indian male 4 Years experience in Oman & India.

Looking for Permanent Placement in Oman. NOC Available, Contact: +96895984661,+96891455949 Civil Quantity Surveyor with 3yr UAE experience seeking job.

UAE driving license holder.

Email: javad.ahamad@gmail.com +96895641991; +971557969671 Mechanical Engineer 7 years experience plumbing firefighting water pipeline projects fluency in Arabic and English driving license available. Contact: 91117089

B.E Electrical Engineer, Age 28 yrs.

5.5 yrs experience. 2 yrs in OMAN as site supervisor/ site engineer, with valid GCC license.

NOC available. Contact: 95527936 Email: pksg07@gmail.com Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrsexp seeks suitable position ina reputed company. NOC available.

Contact 96789711 B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 24 with almost 1 year experience as Production Shift Engineer, has achieved training on HVAC Engineering design and has good hands on software like AutoCAD and HAP.Currently in Oman on a visit visa, looking for a suitable placement.Contact: 95065955 email: mjs.jazeb@gmail.com Civil Engineer (QS) 2 yrs exp seeking job UAE D/L. Contact: +96895641991 Electrical Engineer 5 years experience substations oil & Gas water projects fluency in Arabic & English & English driving license available. Contact: 99525856 Indian male Civil Engg. 11 years experience having Omani driving license, NOC available.

Contact: 95797286 Email: nasim.anzar@yahoo.com Chemical Engineer with MBA & experience looking for job.

Contact: 94908977 Mechanical Engineer, B.Tech (Post Graduate) looking for suitable placement. Contact: 99576846 mail: rajeevt@modern-irrigation.com Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job 4 years experience currently working in Muscat, NOC available. Contact: 99823368

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 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 Indian male, Mechanical Engineer having 1year experience, on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact:97416564, Email:jovinmathias@gmail.com Indian mechanical supervisor (diploma) 17 yrs experience in petrochemical construction (fabrication erection) in all steel structural and mechanical jobs, on visit visa seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 90924467 Email: pnpraveen@yahoo.co.in Indian male 24 ,B.E ( E.C.E ) graduate with 3 years of experience in the fields of BMS and Low current systems and has good knowledge about Electronic Security Systems, currently working in Oman, NOC Available. Contact:-94737033/ mohdmuhafez45@gmail.com Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.

PH: 93837973 Pakistani male Diploma Civil Engineer 4yrs exp in Oman bulling & mega projects, valid license Oman. Contact: 98921022

Electronics & telecommunication BE Indian male having skills in electronics communication, networking , embedded having 2 years experience looking for suitable position available in Oman on family visit visa. Contact: 93051918 Email: sadatbtisekar25@gmail.com

Sr. Electrical Engineer with17+ yrs of exceptional exp in spear heading strategic planning and project management initiatives & executing various high rise residential & commercial building as well as roads and highway project with proficiency in installation, seeking a challenging position in a dynamic organization.

Contact 96570891

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

Indian female 25years M.E (power electronics) 3years experience in teaching profession looking for suitable job. Contact no 97003267 & 94214909 Email: laliped106@gmail.com

B.Tech Civil Engineer 2 years experience on visit seeks urgent placement. Contact: 98233199

Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784

Electrical Engineer with 16 years experience in switchgear / transformer / over head lines & trading, looking for sales / procurement & project planning & Execution with NOC & D/L. Contact: 95994727 Email: qurm340@gmail.com Civil Engineer, young Indian having almost 2 years experience looking for a challenging position seeks suitable position in Oman/ GCC. Please contact 92718490, Email ID: uvais.pk82@gmail.com Civil Engineer (Indian male) 5 years experience in Oman with valid Omani driving license & NOC looking for suitable opportunity.

Contact: 93101283

Sr. Quantity surveyor B.Tech (Civil Tech) above 8 years (7 years in Oman) having driving license NOC available. Contact: 92324791 Senior Land Surveyor 23 yrs Oman, UAE & Egypt GPS, T.S Construction roads infrastructure oil feed electric works OHL, UGC grid , primary substation processing data. #95326927 / 92928981 Email: sdsda802@gmail.com Indian male B-tech 8 years experience as senior electrical project engineer / QC engineer on visit visa seeks suitable placement.

Contact 94094543 Email: anwar425@gmail.com

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact – 90164912 Young Indian, Engineering in Bio-technology, Bio-chemical and Chemical, looking for a challenging placement in Oman.

Contact 97607000. Email: sivasankarjayakumar@gmail.com Mech. Engineer 10 years GCC exp automobile / oil & gas / const project / plant, equip machinery in charge with driving license NOC. Contact: 95774585 Agriculture Engineer 2 8rs, with 5 yrsexp in the field of agriculture, landscaping & irrigation. Since 2 yrs working in different projects.

Having valid UAE driving license.

Currently in Oman (Salalah) on visit visa. Contact – 94120190 / Muhammad.irfan3786@yahoo.com B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 33 with 6+ years experience in GCC in MEP building construction field (execution and design of HVAC,firefighting,plumbing), with D/L, NOC available Contact 96978380, Email: prajithks@gmail.com Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961 Mechanical Engineer (Sudanese) 3 years experience : Fire fighting, HSE, Design, Production.

Contact: 93642704 Email: mohamedfdl87@gmail.com

HOSPITALITY Indian male 31yrs old with hotel management degree, 3 yrs experience in F&B services at 5 star hotel Dubai, 05 yrs in American 06 star cruise liner has butler. Has Oman driving license. Contact- 99859150.

IT BSC Software Engineer 2 years experience in ASPN. NET, C#, SQI server, mysql , crystal report, visual studio , capable of Jave, Php, HTML and roid looking for suitable vacancy. # 90696220/ 92729744 Indian male ERP Consultant 15 yrs exp, 11 yrs in gulf looking for IT management jobs, local release, Oman D/L. Contact: 94618761 Indian female, MCA currently on family visit visa skills in ASP , NET , DBMS, AutoCAD civil seeks suitable placement NT, Interested in teaching. Contact: 90417133 Email: renjitharose04@gmail.com Indian male 22 years B.A. Animation & Graphic Adobe suites and Maya, seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 90930015 Email: rahu.pamachandran50@gmail.com Female, 31, B.Tech- ECE/CCNA/ GSM, 5 yrs Oman experience in IT support (AD, exchange, TMG, UNIS Server admin, In-house apps support, project placement, Transfer NOC available. Contact: 95742398 Indian Male, MCA Graduate, 15 yrs exp in ERP, CSM Certified, seeking suitable role.NOC Available. Contact : GSM : 90189284 Email: meetlibran@gmail.com Indian female M.Sc Computer Science seeking suitable placement in Muscat area. #98660672 SAP Business Objects / Data Warehousing professional. 10 years experience with top 5 IT global companies (HP and Accenture) in team leading roles. Oman family visa. Looking for jobs in Muscat. Phone: 91487199 Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact: 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com IT Support Engineer, Exp 3 years in Oman 2 years in India.

Contact: 94672759 3 years experience in IT Software field, seeking suitable jobs.

Contact: 96350234, Email : greeshmavkannan@gmail.com

MEDICAL Indian Male with 13 Years Oman Experience as Assistant Pharmacist with Valid MOH License and Oman D/L is looking for a Suitable Job in Muscat Area. NOC available.

Please Contact: 92121414 Sri Lankan female qualified in UK with BSC (Hons) pharmacology and MSC pharmaceutical science with management studies having one year experience in Sir Lanka, looking suitable placement in regulatory affairs, clinical research / trials, Pharmacologist, pharmacovigilance and research. #99550318 Indian female dentist specialized Endodontist, looking for suitable placement. Parametric completed.

Contact: 96410448

MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR Chief Accountant/Finance Manager – Indian male, CA Finalist, having 20 years’ experience in Finance, Accounts, Audit, Finalization of Accounts, preparation of Project Reports etc., looking for immediate placement.

12 yrs. in Oman in Construction and Consultancy co., have Omani D/L, knows Tally. Contact 94041048, email: jobmuscat49@gmail.com Male - 44, MBA /CIM (UK) qualified business Manager in FMCG with 3 years’ experience across Oman and 10 years in GCC looking for a suitable position. Contact -99160550 Indian male - 8 yrs exp as HSE office/supervisor -on visit visa- seeks suitable opening in Sohar - Contact 94532131 / 98317698; Email: jaseerhse@gmail.com 8 Years experienced camp boss worked in SAOG CO. Looking for suitable position. NOC available.

Contact - 94298945

MISCELLANEOUS Indian Female, 25 Years - MSc Biotechnology, 1yr exp. in Clinical Microbiology & 6 months working exp. in international crop reserch institute of semi arid crops (ICRISAT) Looking for suitable job.

Contact 92619048, Email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com Indian male B.com MBA 4 years in L &T total 26 years gulf experienced English & Arabic speaking driving license with NOC. Contact: 95588565 Indian candidate with 15 years experience in Facility Management (Soft Service) looking for part time assignments / Consultancy Opportunities.

Contact- 98469311/96179737 27, Indian female B.com graduate with 4 years experience in procurement and purchases on family visa looking for immediate and suitable placement.

Contact: 95828986 Sudanese 27 yrs BSC in IT having Omani driving in resident visa experience in Administration P.R.O general account and tourism language Arabic and English.

Contact: 94907717 Email: momazoon@gmail.com Indian male, 28, post graduate, 6+ yrs exp in Oman in sales (back office) & credit control with valid Oman D/L looking for suitable lacements. NOC available.

Contact: 92066 523 Indian looking for a job in the trade 27 years of age for a friendly college degree. Contact: 96424192 Sudanese male bachelor geology and mining with 3 years experience in MUD logging and training in soil investigation.

Contact: 92956848 BS in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 years(Power Plants).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com Indian male 28yrs Bcom 3yrs exp. in warehouse operations (including pharmaceutical). Well knowledge in WMS & ERP, looking for suitable job. Ph. 95576686, E: sijofranz@gmail.com (UAE visa holder, currently in Oman)

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SITUATION WANTED SECRETARIAL & OFFICE Indian Female, 25 Years - MSc Looking for suitable job.

Mobile: 92619048, Email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com Indian, 20 years experience in Oman as personal assistant / office manager / executive secretary / administrator / business development asst. seeks job change. Release available. Contact 99168054.

Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment.

Call: 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 Indian female BE, 3 years office assistant experience, seeking placement.Contact-90655903

SKILLED / UNSKILLED Electrician, plumber, helper, Indian & gulf exp looking job.

Contact - 95175192 Mason, sh/carpenter, steel fitter, with medical. Contact- 95175192 or mail, oman.manpower@yahoo.com

SALES / MARKETING Indian male 3.5 yr experience in Oman sales and purchase having valid Oman driving license seeking for suitable job. Contact 91076676 Indian female, MBA Marketing with 4 years experience with 4 years experience with Oman experience, NOC and D/L looking for suitable opening with visa.

Contact: 92460623 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.

Contact India:-+918907212253 Akhil:-93626288, Email: Sumeshpsmkr1989@gmail.com Sales 2 years B.Com male 24 yrs, Indian.

Contact: 00968 94212636 naveed.ahmeed315@gmail.com Sales representative with 7 years experience and valid Oman driving license, NOC or release available-99695780 Indian male 26 years of experience of sales & marketing in surgical and laboratory equipments.

Looking for good replacement.

Contact – 92015894 / 95774854 Oil &gas experienced Indian lady with 6 years in sales & marketing to PDO and having valid Omani driving license. Contact 96143430/99875919 35 years male, Lebanese holding British passport, 10 years of experience in procurement, Omani Government tenders, setup marketing plans & strategies, importing, Organizing events, management, have car, NOC available.

Contact 94123939 Email: 002015r@gmail.com Indian male 1 yr exp in sales automotive (TBL) looking for best opportunity , NOC available.

Contact: 97793879 Email: shyampkn@gmail.com Indian male Graduate with 18 years of Marketing experience presently in Oman on family visit visa, looking for best opportunity.

Contact: 96168687 Email: dhibupaul@gmail.com Indian male graduate, 10 years experience Oman seeks job in Sales & Marketing.

Contact: 92133277 Indian Male, MBA marketing 5 yrs exp. in sales & 4 yrs in FMCG sector, looking for best opportunity. NOC available.

Contact: 96001877 Indian male 33 having 6 yrs exp in Oman & 4 yes exp in Qatar having valid Oman D/L seeks opportunity in sales & business development. Contact: 98260607 Email: amrish.sukumar@gmail.com Indian male MBA 5 yrs experience in Oman and India seeking suitable position in marketing & sales NOC available. Contact: 93059175 Email: pranodsathyan11@gmail.com

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SALES / MARKETING 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 Indian male 24 B.com, 2years of experience in sales & admin & proficient in M.S Office, Excel.

Contact: 98613373 Email: syedismailnoor@gmail.com Indian Male MBA, 5 years Building Materials Project Sales experience in Oman, NOC available, seeking for placement.

Contact - 90655903,99325544 B. Com 2 years experience in Sales Marketing Logistics Accounts and Front office Contact 95506048 Indian Male, Experienced in FMCG & other kind of Sales, looking for suitable placement in Foodstuff/FMCG Industry with valid GCC license. Immediately available. Contact: 94625495.

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

MISCELLANEOUS Indian male, 25 years old, (exp.)

Civil Engineer diploma, looking suitable position. Contact: 00919746443745 / 92861980 Electrical Foreman, 25 years experience, Indian male currently in Oman looking for suitable position.

Gsm – 96718013 Email: manikandan1196@gmail.com Indian Male B-Com graduate 2 year experience in various Fields Valid Oman Driving License.

Looking for any suitable post.

Please contact: 94409500 Indian Male, B.Com + Dip. Logistics 2year experience looking for a job in Accounts/Logistics Field. Presently on Visit Visa #93884951 Email:mehreenraiz@gmail.com Indian male 25 years- BE- Computer Engineer with CISA and CCNA, having 3 years work experience in Oman, valid Omani driving license, seeking for suitable placement in IT companies or Audit companies for IT Audit job, NOC can be obtained.Contact:99253011 4years and 7months experienced Female seeking job related to Office Job, Data Entry and Desktop Administration. Completed diploma in Computer Science.

Contact: 94653264 Master in Aeronautical engineering (PhD) having 4 years experience. Seeking job in universities, colleges, schools and industries.

Contact 98259462 binoaero87@gmail.com Indian female 23 ORACLE ERP Technical consultant 2+exp skills: oaf, forms reports and bipublisher.

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Contact 99334770 Master in Aeronautical Engineering (PhD) having 4 years experience. Seeking job in universities, colleges, schools and industries.

Contact 98259462 binoaero87@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer 3 years of experience in HVAC mechanical engineer one year experience in Auto Cad B.E (mechanical engineering) revit mep, auto cad, stcw, huet.mobile: +97430384909 email: kijomonc@gmail.com Indian Male, 22, Experienced, Looking for job in sales (no DL).

Contact: 90801420; Email: anwaar223969@gmail.com

Indian candidate with 15 years experience in Facility Management (Soft Service) looking for part time assignments / Consultancy Opportunities. Contact- 98469311 Part- Time Accountant, well experience senior accountant, doing all type of accounting works, Finalization, Budgeting available.

Contact: 98803439 Qualified banking & Accounts management profesional seeking suitable job opportunities. Currently working in India with ICIC Bank.

Email: sheemoljohn@rediffmail.com Contact# 919755550181 Indian male 21, Graduate in commerce (B.com ) having 2 years of experience in cash counter (National trading & spare parts)looking for a suitable placement on a visit visa.

Contact 95919647, 94245753/ uzairzain786@gmail.com Indian Male, 23, BBA Graduate, fresher, no D/L, looking for a suitable job. Contact: 94032041; Email: azzamsiddique1@gmail.com

Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 2 years of experience in purchase (supply chain management) looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact: 93979084 / 97351786 / E-mail: mohammednsr126@gmail.com Indian Female 23 Years, Post Graduated in Sanskrit (language), Seeking for Suitable Jobs, (Teaching or Clerical), Knowledge in MS Office, Good Communication Skill #96141317, 94614317, E-mail: sou93madam@gmail.com Indian male electrician (EEE), 2 years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail id ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Contact; 918148336160 / 918300136160 Indian male Electrician(EEE) 2 years good working experience searching for suitable job. mail ; antonyajin15@gmail.com, Contact; 918148336160 / 918300136160

Filipino Male: 35 yrs, with 3yrs Technical & Customer Service, 2yrs Online Ad Serving, 1yr dministrative work experiences looking for suitable job. Contact 97852816

Indian male 33 yrs, MBA - HR, worked on Recruitments,Training,Site-HR, Omanisation and development plans of nationals ,10 yrs exp.

Seeking a job.NOC avl. # 94179499 saiprasad_18@yahoo.com

Project Engineer, Mechanical Indian Male, 26 years 3 Years experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures Aware of int.

Standards B.Tech in Mech engg Contact-rahulkunnath23@gmail. com Mob-00917350860889

Indian Male, 23, BBA Graduate, Fresher, on visit visa looking for job in sales/marketing.

Contact - 94032041; Email azzamsiddique1@gmail.com

25, Indian female (BCA- Computer Application). 1yr experience as teacher and graphic designer.

Knowledge in Photoshop, illustrator, in design. Looking for suitable job in office administration, teaching and graphic designing.

Contact - 98426509 Filipino Cabin steward / Linen vallet is looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: +968 91065438 or email: blonglive@gmail.com Indian male Administrative officer Four years experience in same field. Well known MS office tools, Specialization in handling back office operations, inter office correspondence, confidential mails, Quotations, Monthly billing.

Searching for suitable job in Oman.

Contact: +91 9750572088/ E-mail id: vijaypmk99@gmail.com Indian Driver, with Oman driving license having 10 years experience in Oman, looking for suitable positions. Contact-91519047 Indian male network cabling technician (19-years gulf experience) seeking for suitable placement.

Contact: 0091-8089909265 (India) email: mohithavp@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer, Indian, (B.E.) on visit visa, seeking suitable post. Contact no: 99534733 email: rajesh92prince@gmail.com HSE Engineer, Indian male 5 years experience in Oil & Gas. Working in Shclumberger, NEBOSH, IOSH, & NDT Certified, M Tech in HSE. Contact-krish.569@gmail.com +91 9867016808 Indian male MBA, 24 yrs having experience in Sales & marketing seeks suitable placement.

Contact GSM: 93833563 email: arundulala@gmail.com.

Indian male, 24 yrs, B. Com Graduate more than 1 year experienced in accounts planning to come for a family visit in oman seeking for a suitable placement. Contact 99334770/ 99743709 Indian male 33 years, B.Com, having 6 years experience in Oman.

Tally & ERP looking for suitable placement. Mobile no :98492921 Female Architect on visiting visa, two years’ experience, graduated from School of Planning and Architecture (under MHRD). Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup and creative visualization. Email saatvika.frozenmusic@gmail.com.

Contact 00968-94057427.

Economist: Female, MA & M. Phil/ PhD_ in ECONOMICS. 10 years experience Banking/Lecturer/Customer Service/Trainer, currently looking for job contact: 97457248 Indian Architectural Engineer with 2.5 yrs experience in architectural consultancy firms, currently on visit visa, looking for suitable placement Contact no: +96894955793 hassanfaizalthariq@gmail.com.

Sudanese male. Bachelor geology and mining with 2 years experience in MUD LOGGING & Training in Soil Investigation.

Tel: 92956848 Indian female, B.Tech Computer Science with 3 years experience seeking full time job in IT support, Teaching, HR. Contact: 95933507 / 97485997 Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 4 years of experience in Office Administration (admin) looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact: 93979084 / 97351786 E-mail: mohammednsr126@gmail.com

Economics Specialist: Female , MA & M.Phil/PhD_ in ECONOMICS . 10 years experience Banking/ Lecturer/Customer Service/Trainer currently Looking for job Call: 97457248 Indian female, 31 years (B.A., D.Ed) having 6 yrs of teaching experience in CBSE schools in India well versed with electronics devices teaching, good computer knowledge presently on visit visa looking for suitable job. #97135319 Email: nk.lucky1@gmail.com Indian female , M.B.A, 8 Yrs of Experience in Oil and Gas industry, Trading & contracting companies. working as an Unit Manager for MNC, HR Coordinator and Office admin for local companies. seeking suitable placement immediately.

Contact 99179709.

Indian male, 44 Years, Plumbing Supervisor, holding Omani Driving license, having 14 Years of experience in Oman and 8 years in India.

Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 95154414 Email- pthariff@yahoo.com B.E (Mechanical) 12 years industrial sales, 1 year Muscat experience, presently in India , immediately ready to join. Contact :917338899372 , email id : ganesh2008sep@gmail.com Filipino Male, 28 years Old. Looking for job, Have experience in Rent a Car/ Cargo & Logistics / Real Estate/ Customer Care Executive / Sale Executive & Marketing/ Shop In- Charge. Hard working w/ good computer and communication skill.

GSM: 97761075 Accountant Indian male, 6 years experience up to finalization in tally with reporting knowledge & good knowledge of payroll, having Oman D/L, NOC. Contact: 92540313 Accountant , female , 1 &half years experience up to finalization in tally, good knowledge in reporting, pursuing ACCA, valid D/L. Contact: 95373751 Indian female, BSC, Bed, MBA (Marketing) 3years experience, seeks suitable in the marketing section.

Contact: 95041134 Email: divya.vini@gmail.com

Indian male, 30.System administrator/desktop support professional.5 years of GCC exp.

Visa status: visit (Dubai) mob: 00971565598176/ aneeshngr@gmail.com

Quantity Surveyor / Site Engineer 6 years experience in Omani have valid driving license release available looking for immediate placement. Contact: 96394948

Indian male, 26 years 3 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures Aware of int. Standards, B tech in Mech Engg. Contactrahulkunnath23@gmail.com Mob-00917350860889

Mechanical Engineer (B.Tech) Indian male with 1 year experience on visit visa looking for job, qualification in QA-QC, HVAC& piping engineering.

Contact: 90510800 Email: muhammedjaseem07@gmail.com

Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 4 years of experience in same field looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact : 93979084 / 97351786, E-mail : mohammednsr126@gmail.com

Indian male 27 yrs, MBA finance with 4 years experience currently in Muscat on visit visa seeking suitable placement in finance / admin.

Contact: 90921724

Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 2 years of experience in same field looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact : 93979084 / 97351786, E-mail : mohammednsr126@gmail.com Indian male 26 yrs (MBA) Specialized in Marketing have 2 yrs heavy equipment sales experience, have GCC driving license looking suitable job in Oman.

Contact 99180369 Email: khajaaftab@gmail.com 5 years experienced (Front office & Banking), Indian Male (28 years.

Hotel Management graduate), searching for suitable position.

English, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic fluent.

Noc available. Contact: 91383167 Indian male Electrician(EEE ).

Two years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail id ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Name; Antony Ajin.

G : 918148336160 /918300136160 Sudanese male, 5 years experience in supply chain (warehouse management, logistics and procurement) Contact : 90644186 Female Architect on visiting visa, two years’ experience, graduated from School of Planning and Architecture (under MHRD). Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup and creative visualization. Email saatvika.frozenmusic@gmail.com.

Contact 00968-94057427.

Indian female MCA having 3 yrs experience in teaching looking for any suitable job in reputed organic station on visit skilled in programming language VB, JAVA ,C,C,TT & also WEB development.

Contact 90595322 Chief Accountant, well experienced available.

Contact: 95598477 Mechanical Engineer 2 years experience as HVAC design & drafting, CAD, MEP Engg.

Contact: 90150913 Civil Engineer with 6+ years in Supervision designing & Q.C expert in much civil softwares, NOC available. Contact: 90719263 Automobile Mechanic ITI 3 years experience marine mechanical fitter 2 yrs experience.#93674847 Indian male 24 years dynamic & professional B.Tech (Mech. Engg) with 1 year experience working on BPCL project in India seeks opening for suitable post, currently in Oman. Contact: 93672286 / 97772272 Mechanical Engineer experience maintenance of pumping stations production line machinery turbine for power plant good communications skills, planning follow up Engineer projects HSE awareness trained multiple design software looking for job. Contact 949064473 / 96654019 Indian male, M.Tech Graduate in Chemical Process Control Engineering looking for lecturing jobs, currently in Oman. Contact : 98352288 Indian male (B.E) Quality Controller and Supervising. 3 year good working experience. Better knowledge in quality control technique.

Searching for suitable job. Mail: muthujagadeeshjkm@gmail.com, Contact: GSM : +91 9786418033 / 968 91894487 Regin Accountant male Indian, 2 years experience doing accounts in tally and excel searching for suitable job. No : +91 7373387282 EMAIL – regin1690@gmail.com, Accountant male Indian, 2 years experience, doing accounts in tally & excel seeks suitable job.

EMAIL – regin1690@gmail.com, Contact +91 7373387282

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Indian male 43 yrs accountant presently on tourist visa looking for suitable placement in a company 18yrs experience in managing finance in Indian and abroad.

Contact 90190648 Indian female having D/L with 12 years experience in corporate / retail sales & B/D. Looking for a suitable job in training / IT / Education companies. Contact: 91751077 Email: alamelusara@hotmail.com Indian male Accountant 2.5 years exp in Oman with valid D/L NOC available. Contact: 98870112 Sales & Marketing executive MBA with 3 years exp , 6 months exp in Oman with NOC , looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 91345727 Sales & Marketing Executive Indian national with valid Omani D/L with good command of languages, 18 yrs exp in Middle East. Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 98103829 Indian male 1.5 yrs exp a sales & merchandising in Oman looking for best opportunity NOC available.

Contact: 93039342 Indian male 5+ years of experience as a sales & marketing executive with valid Oman D/L. Contact 95434902 Indian male 4 years experience in IT as programmer / Web support / CCNA / Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact: 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com

INVESTOR PARTNER REQUIRED For a successfully Catering Restaurant Investor cum Partner is required.

Investor with fixed returns also welcome.

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ONE STOP SHOP BUSINESS SERVICES Public Relation Service (PRO) Document Clearance, Business setup, Formation new Companies, LLC Companies, Investor Visa, Legal Services.

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TOURS

Dolphin Watch, Dhow Cruise with Buffet, & Land Tours Al- Ainain Marine Tours contact 98029602, 92808636 We arrange tours & accommodation at all the beautiful places in Oman. Contact 99839898

DRIVING

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Parent of Palakkad based Hindu Nair / Menon boy aged 29 star pooram, under graduate presently working in Oman seeking alliance from parents undergraduate / graduate nair / menon girl age 2123 Contact: 99312383 after 7 pm Christian Evangelical girl, 27, 150 cm. ICWA, M.Com, working in a MNC Trivandrum. Seeks suitable proposals. Contact – 96040125/ 97889342 Parents of 28 yrs, Indian Boy from Mumbai, ACCA working as a senior accountant in Muscat, seeks alliance from an Indian Sunni Muslim family. Contact(parent): 96408642 email id: khaledaoman@gmail.com

Manpower available: cleaning male/female staff, loading unloading and helpers staff available on contract basis. Contact- 94636086

NRI Land for Immediate sale 19 cents residential land at Bakery Junction near valsala hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, for sale.

Tar road frontage with lorry access.

Contact: 98469311/96179737 Ready to occupy just completed 3 BHK in Chennai -Pallikkaranai :1600sqft ,builders lcs city makers ,high quality construction , woodwork done, part of 64 apts all 3bhk in 4 blocks gated community with swimming pool/gym/common hall/2 car parking. Genuine buyers call rag @99235815 or email: sairaj_2k@yahoo.com NRI Property for Sale: 774Sq .

2 BHK flat with OC ready at Palava City Casa Rio, Dombivili, Mumbai Contact : 97003326, 96791085

Maternal uncle of Indian Sunni Muslim girl aged 21, beautiful, tall and pursuing M.Sc, Urdu speaking hailing from Chennai seeks suitable alliance.

Contact: 97047811 Christian divorce, male 40.

Contact by Whatsapp: 91346321 Parents of 28 yrs, Indian Boy from Mumbai, ACCA working as a senior accountant in Muscat, seeks alliance from an Indian Sunni Muslim family. Contact no. (Parent): 96408642 email id: khaledaoman@gmail.com Ezhava male, 31yrs, height 5.6, star Magham, B. Tech aeronautical, administrative professional, parents in Oman, native Aluva (ekm). Mob-99550870 Parent of Thrissur based Hindu Ezhava girl aged 20, Slim,Atham star, Studying for B. Pharm seeking alliance from well employed Graduates, preferably in Engineering Contact :96425102

Ezhava male, 31yrs, height 5.6, Star Magham, B-Tech Aeronautical, administrative professional, parents in Oman, native Aluva (Ekm). Contact 99550870 Indian male Roman Catholic 40yrs divorcee working in Muscat. Seeks suitable alliance from widow/ divorcee/ single.

Contact 96059801.

Malankara Catholic Male Nurse (28) from Thiruvalla working in Nizwa Private Co. Alliance invites parents/nurses working in Oman.

Contact 968 98267338, 0091 9287215726

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TRANSPORTATION Transportation. Contact: 91703829 Transportation available Ruwi to Al Khuwair, Ghubra & Azaiba.

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