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‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ The facts themselves demonstrate that proper foundations of security, stability and prosperity can most fruitfully be laid through the pursuit of a policy moderate in international relations and total credibility in one’s dealings with others.

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We will make it clear to the departments concerned that expats may be allowed to change their jobs if they have completed their contract without curbs Said bin Naser Al Sadi

ban rule, an ROP official said they would continue to follow the old rules unless they receive any update on the lifting of restrictions REJIMON K/FAHAD AL GHADANI

reji@timesofoman.com fahadnews@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: There is hope for expatriates as a top official from the Ministry of Manpower has clariﬁed that they are looking at a possible change in the two-year visa ban. “We will make it clear to the departments concerned that expatriate employees may be allowed to change their jobs if they have completed their contract without restrictions,” Said bin Naser Al Sadi, advisor to the minister of manpower, told the Times of Oman. “If an expatriate employee completes his contract, he will be free to decide whether he wants to continue with the same employer or move to another com-

Advisor to the Minister of Manpower pany,” said the advisor, adding that there will be an issue only when the employee quits without honouring the contract. Last year, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced that no employment visa would be issued after July 1, 2014, to any expatriate who has worked previously in the Sultanate and has not completed two years from the date of last departure. However, those possessing a no-objection certiﬁcate (NOC) from their existing employers were allowed to return to Oman to join their new employers. This year in June, talks aimed at changing the two-year visa ban affecting expatriates wanting to change jobs without an NOC were also held between the Oman Chamber of Commerce MINISTRY OF MANPOWER

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MUSCAT: Once the amnesty period ends, the ministry will take legal action against those found guilty of violating labour laws, a senior official from the Ministry of Manpower, said. “Undocumented and overstaying workers should come forward to make use of the amnesty before it ends. If somebody is caught violating the rules after the amnesty period, they will face strict action,” Salem Said Al Badi, directorate general of labour welfare at the Ministry of Manpower, told the Times of Oman. The amnesty period, which began on May 3, has been extended until October 28. The period was extended to provide more time to undocumented workers, who had overstayed their visa, to make use of the amnesty scheme, and exit Oman. >A6

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Missing Omani pilgrim’s body found, laid to rest in Saudi REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: An Omani pilgrim, who went missing in the Haj stampede, is dead and his body has been laid to rest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, said a top ofﬁcial from the Oman Haj mission. “Anwar bin Salim Al Sinani, an Omani pilgrim who was missing following the Haj stampede in Mecca, is dead. His body has been buried in Saudi Arabia,” Sheikh Sultan Al Hinai, the deputy head of Oman Haj mission, told the Times of Oman. Oman Haj Mission chief Sheikh Isa bin Yousef Al Busaidi has also conﬁrmed the news of his death. At around 5:15pm, the Ministry

him in the hope that they could still ﬁnd him alive. His family had stayed in Mecca, verifying the bodies and looking for him among the injured. According to Al Sinani’s relatives, he was accompanying his sister for the stoning ritual when he went missing. “In the melee that followed the stampede, he might have got separated from his sister,” the relative had told the Times of Oman. Late Anwar bin Salim Al Sinani Al Sinani had gone to perform Haj with his mother and sister. His brother Saeed, along with of Awqaf and Religious Affairs tweeted on its official Twitter his relatives were in Saudi Arabia, along with the Omani Haj handle that Al Sinani was dead. Following the stampede, his Mission officials, who were still family was continuing search for searching for him. >A6

and Industry (OCCI), Oman’s Trade Union and the Ministry of Manpower, in which some called for reducing the ban to one year. Following the advisor’s comment, when the Times of Oman contacted the ROP official, he said they would continue to follow the old rule. “There is nothing new in the two-year ban rule, and the immigration department still insists on an NOC when an expatriate wishes to change jobs,” said the ROP official, adding that they had not received any update from any authority regarding the lifting of the ban. “We still demand the letter from the ﬁrst employer as the system does not accept any change of employer for an expatriate employee unless he pro-

vides the NOC,” said the official. Meanwhile, an official from the OCCI said that they have to look into the advisor’s proposal in detail. “We have to look into the proposal, discuss it and then devise a solution. We cannot comment on this now. The ban was put in place to stop wrong practices,” said Ahmed Al Hooti, the OCCI official. A top official of a construction company welcomed the advisor’s initiatives to lift the twoyear visa ban. “Lifting the ban will ease the problems we are facing in the labour market. The paucity of skilled workers is affecting us. Skilled workers from Asian countries are not willing to come to Oman due to the visa ban and other restrictions, and the market has been affected,” said the official.

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INSPIRING LEADER ON THE DAY of his accession on July 23, 1970, and during his ﬁrst speech to his people, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said promised, “I will proceed as quickly as possible to transform your life into a prosperous one with a bright future.” Today’s Oman is a testament to this promise. Empowered and enriched by his inspiring leadership, the Sultanate has witnessed the most spectacular growth and development in the past four decades, led from the front by His Majesty. The transformation has turned the country into a modern and advanced nation at a remarkable pace. Whatever the challenges, the nation under His Majesty’s guidance has been able to take the path to glory. Since 1970, His Majesty has shared his wise thoughts through speeches delivered on different occasions. His speeches have been empowering and inspiring. That’s why they have remained in the minds and hearts of those who heard him. A visionary, who is years ahead of his time, His Majesty’s insightful words will remain ever relevant. So starting from today, Times of Oman will share inspiring quotes from His Majesty’s speeches. We are certain it will inspire and motivate change.

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The teams have covered regions such as Dakhiliyah, Muscat, Ad Dhahirah, and Dhofar, in addition to north of Sharqiyah, and south of Al Batinah Suleiman Amur Al Hoqani, Association for Elderly Friends in Oman

Survey to help identify the aged in need of help families. So it is very rare that people will leave the older members of their families unattended. “Many children are unable to stay with their parents because of their jobs. So we help these kinds of parents, who need medical care and have other requirements,” said Al Hoqani. The association also helps the elderly, who are not in a good ﬁnancial condition, with their requirements. “We get help from companies and some well-wishers of our association,” he said. Most of the elderly live in the rural areas of Oman. So they are unable to visit hospitals frequently. The Omani Association for Elderly Friends has members from the Health Ministry, who visit them and check their vitals, such as their blood pressure and diabetes levels. “These members of our association can advise them on places where they could avail proper treatment,” said Al Hoqani.

The aim of the association is to identify all elderly people, especially those who are in urgent need of medical care and have other requirements

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mobinmathew@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman is keen on responding to the needs of the elderly in the Sultanate, and a survey being conducted by an association to ﬁnd out their medical and health requirements is nearing completion. “We have surveyed around 700 elderly people so far. We are expecting the survey to be completed in a month,” Suleiman Amur Al Hoqani, the head of the media committee of the Association for Elderly Friends in Oman, told the Times of Oman. The aim of the association is to identify all elderly people, especially those who are in urgent need of medical care and have other requirements. “We have six teams and they are currently surveying Oman,” said Al Hoqani. The teams have covered regions such as Dakhiliyah, Muscat, Ad Dhahirah, and Dhofar, in addition to north of Sharqiyah, and south of Al Batinah. “A new team from the north of

FOR A GOOD CAUSE: The Sultanate and the Association for Elderly Friends in Oman have always followed the policy of letting the elderly stay with their families and fulﬁl all their needs. – Jun Estrada/ Times of Oman

Al Batinah will start their survey soon,” he added. Oman and the association have always followed the policy of letting the elderly stay with their families and fulﬁl all their needs. “Oman is not trying to build old age homes. It is better for their health to stay at home than to go to another environment and stay with people they do not know,” he added. According to Al Hoqani, the government old age home in Rustaq is where the elderly live if they have no one to look after them. These people do not have children and relatives.

The Oman Association for Elderly Friends was founded in 2011. The activities of the association are to ﬁnd appropriate living conditions for those above the age of 60. They check on how the older people live, what they need, etc. Outings for elders The association also takes the elders for outings because they are usually restricted to the house. They have taken the elderly on trips to places, such as Musandam, Salalah and some other cities in Oman. According to Al Hoqani, most of the families in Oman are joint

Hospital assistance The association also helps the elderly to get to the nearest hospital if they do not have a vehicle to transport them. However, the association is currently facing some difficulties because of a lack of funds. According to Al Hoqani, the association does not even own a building to operate from. At present, they rent a building in Nizwa for their operations. So they are forced to spend some money as rent. The association also expects regular help or donations from the companies in Oman. The shortage of funds has also pulled back the association and delayed its plans for their future. “We are expecting regular help from companies every year. We are looking for more companies and well-wishers to donate so we can help the needy,” explained Al Hoqani.

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Air India makes travel through Mumbai easier Effective from October 1, India’s national carrier, Air India’s domestic flight operation in Mumbai shifted to the new integrated Terminal 2

Times News Service MUSCAT: There is good news for passengers travelling to different destinations in India from Muscat via Mumbai on Air India as they will no longer need to transfer to another airport in Mumbai. Effective from October 1, India’s national carrier, Air India’s domestic flight operation in Mumbai shifted to the new integrated Terminal 2 (T2). “With this, both international and domestic flights will be handled from T2. This would provide a seamless connection for Air India passengers via Mumbai and to various onward destinations in India,” a spokesperson from Air India said. Air India operates daily flights to Mumbai from Muscat and altogether it operates 24 flights a week to different destinations in India. After the shifting of the flight operation, there will be no need to change the terminal for onward domestic travel at Mumbai. “This will provide an added advantage for international passengers arriving by Air India in Mumbai,” the official added. With this new development,

Air India will fly more than 60 flights, including international and domestic flights from T2 at Mumbai. “We have integrated both our domestic and international flights from one terminal. This will help in reducing the connecting time for the passengers. This also gives us an opportunity to develop Mumbai as our secondary hub after Delhi,” the official stated. Presently, Air India caters to about 5000 passengers per day at its primary hub, Delhi. In a couple of years, it expects to cater to around 3000 passengers per day in Mumbai. Air India operates around 24 flights per week from Muscat to different destinations in India including Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore (three times a week - combined). Air India Express, the low-cost arm of national carrier Air India, operates 18 flights a week to Cochin, Trivandrum, Calicut and Mangalore from the Muscat International Airport. From Salalah, the Air India Express operates two flights a week to Calicut and one flight to Cochin and Trivandrum (combined).

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MUSCAT: Learning basic life support is crucial and can help save people’s lives in emergency situations, such as a person suffering a cardiac arrest, said the Director of Training at the Oman Heart Association (OHA). OHA’s international training centre, accredited by the American Heart Association, provides training in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), which is an emergency life-saving procedure used when someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped, OHA’s Abdul Fattah Suleiman Qandil, told the Times of Oman (TOO). He was speaking during the ﬁfth edition of the Oman Health Exhibition and Conference, which was recently held at the Oman International Exhibition Centre in Muscat. Surrounded by educational brochures about preventing a heart attack and providing care for heart patients, Qandil said the association offers life support training to various groups in line with its mission to educate the public and reduce heart-related deaths.

According to 2014’s “NonCommunicable Diseases” report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), cardiovascular diseases accounted for 33 per cent of the total deaths in Oman. Qandil said OHA, which is an affiliated member of the European Society of Cardiology, offers a basic life support training course for non-health care providers under the head ‘heart savers’ and anybody from the public can participate in this course. Basic training If one knows the basic life support procedure, one can help a person, who has suffered from a cardiac arrest with chest compressions and artiﬁcial respiration techniques, until experts arrive or the person is taken to a hospital, Qandil explained. “The aim of promoting this training is to minimise the number of deaths (occurring) due to cardiac arrests outside the hospital,” he added. According to OHA, the basic life support training course will be taught in Arabic or English. In addition, Qandil said the

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association conducts basic life support training for healthcare providers and offers an advanced cardiac life support course as well. The centre has been providing training to the private sector, hospitals and clinics and many other entities and individuals, he added. Individuals interested in attending life support training courses are advised to visit OHA in Al Ghubra South or call 24591444 or 99639325 for more information. Prevention The expert also believes it is important that people know the factors that can help prevent heart diseases, which include avoiding tobacco, having a healthy diet and lifestyle, maintaining a healthy weight and exercising, as well as keeping the blood pressure and

cholesterol in check. Qandil added that one of the educational pamphlets distributed among the visitors during the exhibition was about cardiac catheterisation, which is a procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions. “What happens is that when the doctor tells a person that they should go for cardiac catheterisation, they think it is a big operation and are so afraid. So we are trying to give them information about the procedure and its beneﬁts,” Qandil said. Decreasing life span In an interview with TOO, Dr. Abdullah Al Riyami from OHA warned about the alarming increase in the rate of heart diseases in Oman and the decreasing life span of heart patients in the country, which can be attributed to living an unhealthy lifestyle. Nowadays, many youngsters start smoking early and by the

time they reach their 20s, they are prone to cardiovascular diseases, he said at the time, adding that Oman was witnessing a considerable increase in the number of shisha smokers as well. According to Al Riyami, there is also a strong link between heart disease and obesity, which is posing a serious risk to the health of the younger generation. Conferences Qandil said the association holds medical conferences targeting health professionals, with the aim of enhancing their knowledge and skills and to provide the best care for heart patients. A conference about acute cardiac care will be held in January 2016 and a large number of delegates are expected to attend the event, he added. Local and international speakers will share their expertise with the participants during the conference, he said.

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Wadi Mistal: An agricultural incubator and a scenic spot NAKHAL: Welcome to high mountains full of beautiful agricultural oasis that are frequented by tourists from within and outside the Sultanate. Wadi Mistal in the Wilayat of Nakhal in the Governorate of South Al Batinah is the agricultural incubator in the wilayat. About 36 km from the centre of the Wilayat of Nakhal, there are several mountain villages in Wadi Mistal, including Al Hajar and Wakan, one of the beautiful tourist villages famous for their picturesque agricultural terraces. The Ministry of Tourism has implemented a tourism project in the village to facilitate the passage of tourists and residents through agricultural ﬁelds. The Qurah village sits in Wadi Mistal and is famous for its fresh water Aﬂaj and the beauty of nature. Al Oqar village contains an old tower and some old houses. Al Dhahir village is a small village located on the east of the Wadi and is famous for some wild plants. Wadi Mistal also contains Al Khadra village, which is located east of the village of Al Hajar and its entrance is on the road leading to Hadash village, which contains a wild olive tree, locally known as (Al Ottom), and is probably 400 years old. Tourism On tourism, Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Riyami from Wakan Village said that the road between the western Al Hajar mountain chains that surround the Wilayat of Nakhal is a dangerous road due to the presence of sharp cliffs facing the passersby of those mountain narrow paths. “We are grateful to the government, as it began implementing Wadi Mistal road project that links it to the centre of the Wilayat of Nakhal,” he said. -ONA

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Programme by school children enthrals grandparents Times News Service MUSCAT: To acknowledge the importance and unconditional love of grandparents, the KG department of Indian School Al Maabela celebrated Grandparents Day on September 30, 2015. P Prabakaran, principal, formally welcomed the gathering. He expressed his opinion and elaborated on the reasons behind honouring the grandparents on this day. The programme witnessed the

melodious voices of tiny tots of KG I and KG II singing praises and expressing their love and gratitude towards their grandparents. The children danced to the tune of the Hindi song “zoobi” entertaining the grandparents seated in the audience. There were games conducted for all the grandparents, Spot prizes were given to the oldest of the oldest, great-grandparent who was 95 years old, and to the youngest of the youngest grand-

parent who was 48 years old. All the grandparents participated in the cake cutting ceremony. Appreciation The grandparents expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the programme. The vote of thanks was proposed by ZA Kazi,vice principal,where he thanked the grandparents for their presence and the KG department for their hard work. The celebration concluded with the national anthem.

PRETTY PICTURE: Grandparents expressed their appreciation for the programme. – Supplied photo

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Dialogue natural way to resolve all differences, Alawi tells UN digital system for the sake of protection of the UN History during the last seventy years.

Oman believes in dialogue as the natural way for handling all controversial issues, said Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, in Oman’s speech at the 70th Meeting of the UN General Assembly

NEW YORK: Oman has reafﬁrmed that it has adopted peace and dialogue as consistent principles in its relations since the dawn of the Blessed Renaissance led by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said started on July 23, 1970. This comes as part of its belief in dialogue as the natural way for handling all controversial issues, said Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah

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responsible for Foreign Affairs, delivers Oman’s speech at the 70th Meeting of the UN General Assembly, in New York. -ONA

Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, in Oman’s speech at the 70th Meeting of the UN General Assembly. “The provisions of the UN Convention are capable of expanding the common interests and we believe in dialogue as the most appropriate method for peaceful settlement of disputes,” he said. “Oman welcomes the deal

reached between the (P5+1) and Iran on Iran’s nuclear programme,” Alawi said. On the Palestinian cause, he said, “The raising of the ﬂag of the State of Palestine at the UN Headquarters as an observer, though a symbolic step reminded us of the tragedy of the Palestinian people.” He called upon both Palestinian and Israeli sides to resume the

HELPING HAND: Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Saturday. -ONA

the country,” he said. Separately at the UN Headquarters, Alawi met UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged the document of the agreement related to the support of the Sultanate’s government to the electronic archiving (e.g. archiving) scheme which will enable transformation of a number of documents to the

negotiations and to work to bring into reality the prospect of the two independent countries living side by side. On the Yemeni crisis, he said that Oman is following the developments and the human tragedies it is resulting in. “We believe that the political factions in Yemen are still capable of bringing stability and security to

Expressed thanks The UN Secretary-General expressed thanks for the Sultanate’s signiﬁcant support which coincided with celebrations of 70 years of the inception of the United Nations. Against this contribution, Oman has obtained electronic copies of historic documents which will enable academics and researchers review such documents in the future through communication with the Foreign Ministry. Alawi also met at his residence with his US counterpart, John Kerry. The meeting reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries and a number of issues of common concern, mainly the latest developments in Yemen and Syria. The two ministers agreed on continued consultations for bringing stability in the region and the efforts extended to this end. In other separate meetings, Alawi met the Algerian Foreign Minister, Ramtane Lamamra and the Indonesian Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi. Bilateral issues were discussed during the meetings. -ONA

CHILD ART EXHIBITION

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Three artists from Oman set for Art Bahrain

Muscat school wins ﬁve golds

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MANAMA: Oman-based artists Anna Dudchenko, Alia Farsi, and Radhika Hamlai will participate in the ﬁrst edition of Art Bahrain. Held under the patronage of Sheikha Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President of the Supreme Council for Women, the ﬁrst edition of Art Bahrain is preparing to host reputed Arab and international artists and their collections when it opens its doors in the Kingdom of Bahrain, from October 13 to 16. Art Bahrain will act as a melting pot of artists, curators, cognoscenti and art lovers from Bahrain and around the world, who will share space, ideas and inspiration.

This prominent art exhibition will provide an ideal platform for the local, regional and global art communities to engage, synergise and stimulate creativity; promoting Bahrain’s emerging talent and celebrating the region’s artistic vivacity as a whole. Positive support The inaugural art fair has received positive support from acclaimed ﬁgures and art galleries from the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia, and will feature diverse art aptitudes ranging from classic acrylic to sculpture, digital photography to new age installation. Countries that will be represented include Oman, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Syr-

ia, Lebanon, Egypt, Palestine, Tunisia, India, the United Kingdom (U.K.), France, Italy, Austria, Kenya and Thailand, with more participants being added to the list. Participating artists from Oman include Anna Dudchenko and Alia Farsi, and Radhika Hamlai. Other leading Arab artists, who will display their work independently, are Mattar bin Lahej (UAE) and Nasr Warour (Syria). Global participation Global artists include Sacha Jafri (UK), Nespolo Ugo (Italy), Satish Gupta (India), Sujata Bajaj (France), Jaideep Mehrotra (India); the international art galleries taking part include Albermarle Gallery (UK), GPL Contemporary (Austria), Gallery Shchukina (UK)

and Trade Art Gallery (Italy). Bahraini participants include Jamal Abdul Rahim, Faika Al Hassan, Sheikha Marwa Bint Rashid Al Khalifa, Shaikha Lulwa Bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Uzma Dadabhai, Fuad Al Binfalah, Ali Mahmeed and Mariam Fakhro. Co-Founder of Art Bahrain, Kaneka Subberwal, explained: “We are delighted with the tremendous enthusiasm and support we have received from renowned galleries and artists, and we are very conﬁdent that Art Bahrain will become a premiere event regionally and internationally. Events, such as Art Bahrain, can go a long way to encourage the next generation of artists in the region and projecting the vibrant Arabian art scene on a global level.”

“Bahrain has a reﬁned level of appreciation and talent for art, which makes it a great location for an international art fair; and the Kingdom is fast emerging as a major player in the art world, so it is pertinent that we partner with these global institutions to allow the regional arts community to ﬂourish, fuelling investment in the country as a result,” added Subberwal, who is also the founder and managing director of Art Select, which has curated the fair. Special marquee A specially-designed marquee is currently being constructed in Bahrain’s capital Manama to accommodate the artist’s exhibits, the galleries and a dedicated Bahraini pavilion.

MUSCAT: Students of Indian School Al Seeb (ISAS) proved their creative ingenuity and panache once again during the 15th International Child Art Exhibition, where they won ﬁve gold medals. The prestigious competition was organised by the ‘Kshitij’ Group, in which children from all over the Gulf participated. ‘Kshitij’ promotes art nationally and at the international level by organising expositions of children’s paintings, greeting cards, cartoons etc. ‘Kshitij’ has, till now, organised seven successful all-India and 14 international Child Art Exhibitions, in which around 1,22,751 children from all over the world have participated.

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Four concerts under one umbrella at October Festival Times News Service MUSCAT: In what is good news for music lovers of all genres, Muscat will see four concerts come alive under a new concept called ‘October Festival’. Event management company Light & Shadow Enterprises will organise the “Minara Presents October Festival. “In keeping with our tradition of entertaining Oman, Light & Shadow Enterprises bring to you our very ﬁrst October Festival with four different events showcasing a bouquet of colours and art for the people of Oman in a year we are celebrating the 45th National Day of Oman,” said one of the organisers. The events that will be hosted under the October Festival are, Tribute to Indian ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh by Jasvinder Singh on October 10; Stringstruck 2 – A Fusion Jazz Concert on October 17; Arabic Concert with Superstar Alaa Zalzali on October 24, and a tribute to Legendary Kishore Kumar on his 86th Birth Anniversary by Amit and Sumeet Kumar on October 29. All the events will be held at the Sur Ballroom, Muscat Holiday Inn. “These events will witness artists from various ﬁelds and languages/cultures take the stage in Oman and create an unforgettable experience with every event. These experiences of art and culture will transport guests into a world of tranquil, vibrant and energetic performances where the combination of these elements will leave the audience spellbound,” said the organisers. In the Tribute to Jagjit Singh, renowned singer Jasvinder

ROCKING: All the events will be held at the Sur Ballroom, Muscat Holiday Inn. – Supplied photo

Singh will relive the legendary singer’s ghazals. Jasvinder is the son and student of legendary composer Kuldip Singh, composer of ghazals such as ‘Tumkodekha to ye khayalaaya’ from the movie Saath-Saath and ‘Itni Shakti Hame De Na Daata’ from Ankush. Gifted with a soft and silky voice, he has proven himself as an artist who is here to stay. Stringstruck 2 will see artists Purbayan Chatterjee on the sitar, Gino Banks on drums, Anubrata Chatterjee on the tabla, and Sangeet Haldipur on keyboards, along with Sheldon Desilva on the guitar,There will also be a performance by Omani musicians on local instruments. The Arabic concert “Alaa Zalzali” live in concert will see the Lebanese singer take the stage. His birth name is Ali Ahmed Zalzali. He has his own production com-

pany Zalzali Production. Zalzali had a passion for music since his early years. After graduating from high school, Zalzali went to college to study Arabic literature, but left his studies in his second year to join the national conservatory. In Tribute to Legendary Kishore Kumar, his sons Amit Kumar and Sumeet Kumar will pay homage to their illustrious father. “A legend who needs no introduction is celebrating his 86th birth anniversary and to give him a fitting tribute we will have his sons present to the audience an unforgettable experience filled with memories, stories and music of their father, which still lives on. “The evening will be filled with humour, drama, comedy, laughter and reminiscences which will be etched in the minds of people for years to come,” said the organisers.”

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Revamp labour laws for harmony between employees and employers

man needs to revise its labour laws to give the economy a shot in the arm and encourage business competition to pave the way for better consultation between workers and employers. Many employers want to see a working culture revolution that would liberalise essential laws and regulations — labour laws that would encourage business creation and ease up a maze of red tape. Five years ago, the government was mulling to encourage employees in the private sector, to be loyal to their companies so they could work longer, but the idea has been shelved. Over the years, the Ministry of Manpower has also been trying to revamp rules that govern working hours, overtime pay, promotions, training and the pension schemes that can satisfy the needs of both workers and their employers. That has not happened yet. Major complaint One of the major complaints from employers is that there is a grey area in the labour laws on the pay revision structure. Majority of employers would like to attune their internal laws to be in favour with their workforce to boost productivity without taking away any rights from their employees. Companies need to decide the salary structure and have the liberty to make essential revisions to suit the office work ethics. Without these liberties, employers would ﬁnd it difficult to raise their payment packages and perks to workers without hurting their proﬁtability. Labour laws should not interfere with the negotiations or contracts between workers and companies. The two sides need to come up with a satisfactory arrangement to suit both sides without any contradiction with the regulations.

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Labour laws also do not satisfy the working needs of the school dropouts, either. The Ministry of Manpower put more emphasis on certificate holders ignoring the fact that about 22 per cent of students leave schools without a secondary diploma after failing their final examination. Pay structure Employers must be allowed to set up their own individual pay structure for dropouts to encourage them to join the workforce in the lower rank positions without clashing with the scales offered to graduates. At the moment, dropouts are also let down by the vagueness of the labour laws since the Ministry of Manpower does not have clear policies that are aligned with the Ministry of Education about their certification status. This does not help employers with their quest to help them join the workforce. Dropouts It remains that dropouts, who make up a fifth of all school leavers, are left in the triangle of indifference of ministry of manpower, ministry of education and employers. If the three organisations do not work together to solve their problems then the dropouts will begin to think they are the social outcasts with no future. We also know what normally happens to youths who have no future. They turn to drugs and crime. Employers need guidelines

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from the Ministry of Manpower on how to compensate workers who meet with accidents while performing their duties at their workplaces. It is not enough to have one law for all types of injuries. Compensation Compensation should depend on the severity of the injury and medical certificates. The compensation benefits should be conducive both to the staff member and the company they work for to strike a mutual balance. In case of long lay off from work, both employers and employees must know their rights but this can only be achieved if labour laws are clear enough. It will protect employers from staff who are exaggerating the extent of their injuries so they can get undue beneﬁts. Conversely, companies would pay its dues without ﬂeecing an employee in their time of need. Work discrimination Most companies in Oman try to avoid discrimination to give workers equal opportunities but the existing labour laws need to remove any vagueness to make sure both sides are protected. For example, women need protection to secure jobs in the face of strong competition from their male counterparts. Ambiguity about their rights such as maternity leaves must be removed so they can be motivated to contribute more in their offices. In conclusion, the revamp of labour laws is essentially required to address many current discrepancies to achieve harmony between employees and their companies.

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“According to our office, 23,618 non-Omani labourers had registered to leave the country. So, far 21,339 have left the Sultanate making use of the amnesty and there are 2,279 still waiting to complete the (relevant) procedures,” the official stated. While reminding the companies to take advantage of the amnesty period to correct their workers’ status, the official also said the existence of the provision of amnesty should not be concealed from the workers’ knowledge. Job market “The ministry hopes that everyone will cooperate to prevent illegal activities in the job market, since it affects it heavily,” the official added. Recently, there have been reports that employers have been letting their workers’ visas expire and then cutting them adrift without paying for the notice period or the flight home, which is the legal duty of any boss. Under the immigration amnesty, fines applicable to overstaying workers are waived and the illegal employee is forced to pay his own fare home, thus some companies have seen this as a loophole to avoid their obligations. Talking to TOO, a top official at

I know everybody doesn’t love what I do. It’s impossible to make everybody happy. Every job faces criticism Leela Samson, Bharatanatyam artist

Noted dancer regrets taking official posts Bharatanatyam artist Leela Samson

I gave up many things to take those posts, especially my dance, which was very bad for me... I don’t care what the detractors have to say

has held multiple prestigious posts, including that of Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certiﬁcation (CBFC) Under the immigration amnesty, ﬁnes applicable to overstaying workers are waived.

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Broadcasting in India the ministry said some companies in Oman have been accused of misusing the immigration amnesty to save costs and avoid their responsibilities towards employees and have been warned they will face legal action. When the amnesty was announced, three Asian countries had declared that an estimated 50,000 overstaying migrant workers in Oman could make use of the scheme.

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mobinmathew@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: “I am an artist first and last,” internationally celebrated Bharatanatyam artist Leela Samson told the Times of Oman. The renowned performer has held multiple prestigious posts, including that of Director of Kalakshetra, India’s premier Bharatanatyam School set up by Rukmini Devi, of which she is an alumnus herself. She also served as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India. Her resignation from the post of the Chairperson of the CBFC had hit the headlines and created ripples in the Indian film industry, owing to the controversy surrounding the certification granted to the film “Messenger of God.” According to Samson, the resignation was not because of the certification needed for the film. “I had nothing to do with the film. It was going to be certified any way,” she said. “MSG got the certification overnight. They had already booked cinema halls in Punjab for a par-

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ticular Friday and till Thursday they hadn’t gotten certification because they hadn’t applied for it. So they pressured the government and the government forced us to award the certification,” she added. According to Samson, she was against the government’s decision because the rule is to submit a ﬁlm a month in advance. She has questioned as to why rules differed for some people. “I have no problem with any religion or community,” she asserted. Against government Samson also conﬁrmed that she will not work for the government ever again. According to her, working for the government is not an easy job, since it does not understand the ethos of the cultural institutions and vice versa. “I gave up many things to take those posts, especially my dance, which was very bad for me,” said Samson. The post of CBFC Chairperson was an awkward one for me, said Samson in response to a question related to the appointment. “I accepted the post because as an artist you should never be on a board that restricts artists,”

said Samson. “Only an artist can understand other artists. But in a way I became an enemy,” she added, saying she is not bothered by her critics. “I don’t care what the detractors have to say. My people only criticised me,” she stated. Every job faces criticism “I know everybody doesn’t love what I do. It’s impossible to make everybody happy. Every job faces criticism,” Samson added. Acting in Mani Ratnam’s ﬁlm Oh Kadhal Kanmani was a big learning curve for her, she said in response to a question about the experience of being in front of the camera. “I have got the best team that I can ever get and my experience in dance helped me perform the role of Bhavani aunty,” she said. Samson said she had never been to a shooting set before, even though she was the Chairperson of CBFC, adding that she is ready to take on more roles in ﬁlms if they are good. She pointed out that her fate brought her to Kalashethra when she was a child. Because of some reasons her father was forced to put her there. Her parents had planned to leave Samson there for

‘Constitution of new body to cut litigation expenses’ MUSCAT: Welcoming the government’s decision to establish a Centre for Commercial Arbitration (CAC), experts said it would reduce expenses and shorten the duration of litigation. Mattar bin Hamed Al Breiki, a legal consultant, said, “Once the CAC is operational, the maximum duration of litigation will be six months. You can extend it by another six months, which, when compared with the several years it takes in other courts, is shorter. However, the parties may agree to a longer period.” Arbitration, a form of alternative dispute resolution, is a technique aimed at resolving disputes outside the court. Hamed Al Breiki said this will encourage investors and boost commercial exchange. The CAC is in the ﬁnal stages of preparation as regulations for Oman’s arbitration centre are expected to be implemented at the beginning of next year, following which the CAC will fall under the supervision of Oman Chamber of

Cultural forms She added that the younger generation is very smart and keen to learn cultural forms. But they are dedicated to many fields. Their mind is divided because of the several options they have, such as school, tuitions, music classes etc. Thus, the intensity of focus in children these days is less than in the early period. Samson is against TV shows on dance because they ruin the talent of the artist. “Quick fame and money changes their life completely and their career doesn’t go far,” she explained. According to Samson, the Arrengatram ceremony has also changed. Things have changed “During my time it was a ceremony of offering made to the family and community of the dance teacher and also aimed at showing what the student had learnt. It was not a completion, but was considered a beginning,” Samson said. “But now it has changed. Now parents want to finish the dance coaching before the child gets into higher studies in school,” she added. The dancing legend was in Oman for the first time to take part in a private function. NCSI

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a year, but as fate had it, she stayed there for 15 years. As a child she wanted to become a surgeon, but again fate intervened and she became an exponent of Bharatanatyam. When she joined Kalashethra, she faced some problems. As she was born in a Christian/Jewish family, she was not exposed to the kind of rituals of Hinduism that were required for dance. “For me, it was very natural learning. When we are exposed to certain things, we will learn automatically,” Leela said. According to her, the traditional art form is not dying but is coming up with more contemporary themes. “It is not about classical or modern, your expression has to be true. Things are same, but the way of expression is different,” Samson said.

Commerce and Industry. Oman has evaluated the regulations followed at arbitration centres located in countries in the region in order to benefit from their expertise. Nasser Al Breiki, an arbitrator and legal consultant, explained that persons outside the legal field could also act as arbitrators. Arbitration is not specific to the legal field. “However, not many people are qualified to be arbitrators. I would say that people who are working in the legal field have more experience in arbitration. Besides, there are experienced arbitrators in the field of engineering and accountancy.” Noting that it will be a challenge for the centre to choose efficient and experienced arbitrators, Nasser Al Breiki said, “It is important to include arbitrators with international experience in the centre.” “I think CAC is very important, because I have some cases that are pending in the courts. Once the CAC is established it will solve the problem easily,” an Egyptian investor said.

Hamed Al Breiki said establishing the CAC in Oman would also boost foreign investors’ trust. He said the centre would give foreign investors the conﬁdence that they can have access to a quick, effective and just dispute resolution process outside the local courts in case a dispute arises. Hamed Al Breiki also agreed that establishing the CAC in Oman would reduce the cost of litigation, and encourage foreign companies to invest. They may be afraid to invest since they are ignorant of laws governing the Sultanate or they might fear partiality in the resolution of disputes if they have to go through the local judiciary, he pointed out. He also reminded that the centre becoming operational will reduce the numbers of cases pending in other courts. Once operational, the CAC Centre will be based in Muscat and branches of the centre might be opened in other governorates at a later stage. The centre will have an independent management and board of directors.

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According to official ﬁgures, the toll in the stampede has been pegged at 769 dead, with 934 more injured. Quoting some foreign diplomats, there were reports that more than 1,000 have died in the stampede, the deadliest on in the last 25 years. A total 11,200 pilgrims went from the Sultanate to perform the Haj this year, according to statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The number showed stability during the period from 2013 to 2015. The stability of the Sultanate’s pilgrims (Omanis and residents) is attributed to the stability of the Sultanate’s quota, with expectations that the number will remain the same in the coming years. There were 10,015 Omani pilgrims, forming 89.4 per cent of the total number, while there were 580 Arab residents, and 605 non-Arabs, who formed 5.2 per cent and 5.4 per cent, respectively.

S U N DAY, O CTO B E R 4, 2 0 1 5 Russian and Syrian planes destroyed a command centre in Latamneh, in Hama province, where Western-backed rebels operate. They also hit a training camp and weapons depot in Maarat Al Numaan, and weapons and ammunitions stores in Jisr Al Shughour.

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Saudi forces arrest Syrian, Filipino in raid RIYADH: Saudi Arabian security forces arrested a Syrian man accused of plotting attacks and his Filipino accomplice in a raid on an illegal explosives factory in Riyadh, the interior ministry said on Saturday, according to state news agency SPA. The ministry said those arrested in Wednesday’s raid belonged to a “deviant group” — a reference used by Saudi authorities to Al Qaeda or IS militant group. It named the Syrian man as Yaser Mohammed Al Barrazi. Rising militancy Saudi Arabia has this year been

grappling with a rising radical militancy linked to IS group, which operates mainly in Iraq and Syria. Security operation Saudi Arabia has arrested hundreds of alleged sympathisers and last week’s raids were the second major security operation in the capital in the past month. Security forces captured two suspected militants and seized weapons and a explosive vest in raids on September 15. This year, IS suicide bombers attacked mosques in the Eastern province and in Kuwait. In Au-

gust, at least 15 people were killed in an attack on a mosque used by members of a local security force in southwest Saudi Arabia. Two explosive belts and bombmaking equipment were found in the raid on Wednesday in the Al Fayhaa district of Riyadh, SPA reported. Staging post Another location, which the ministry said was believed to be a staging post for suicide bombers in the Al Jazirah district, was also raided, but nothing was found there. On Thursday, US Embassy in Riyadh put out a new

security warning to US citizens in Saudi Arabia. “The US Embassy has been made aware of information indicating that there are threats against unspeciﬁed compounds in which United States citizens reside in the Eastern Province,” it said in a statement posted on its website. The embassy gave no speciﬁc details on nature of threat. Numerous US energy companies operate in the Eastern Province, where most kingdom’s oil wealth is located. Most of their foreign staff live in gated communities with high security. — Reuters

Russian jets pound IS, other rebels in Syria Russia said its planes made over 20 ﬂights in Syria in the past 24 hours and targeted nine IS sites

MOSCOW/AMMAN: Russian jets hit IS militant group targets and other rebel groups in Syria on Saturday, on a fourth day of air strikes by Moscow in support of President Bashar Al Assad which have dramatically escalated foreign intervention in Syria. Russia’s air campaign in Syria, where a US-led air coalition and fighters on the ground from regional states are already entangled in the four-year-old civil war, has drawn strong criticism from the United States and its allies. Britain’s defence minister said on Saturday that only one in 20 Russian air strikes in Syria were aimed at the hardline IS forces, which control large parts of eastern Syria and western Iraq. Michael Fallon accused Russia of dropping unguided munitions on civilian areas, and against Assad’s Western enemies. Russia says it is targeting IS with precision bombs. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 39 civilians had been killed since the start of the Russian air strikes on Wednesday. It said 14 fighters, mostly IS militants, had also been killed. Russia said its planes made over 20 flights in Syria in the past 24 hours and targeted nine IS sites, the Russian defence ministry said in a statement. Targets Targets included a command post and underground weapons bunker near Raqqa, the eastern Syrian stronghold of the IS militants, as well as a weapons store in Maarat Al Numaan, Russian defence ministry statement said. Maarat Al Numaan, in Syria’s northern province of Idlib, is not known as an IS base. Most fighters in the area are from the Al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front, the hardline Ahrar Al Sham and other insurgent groups, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human

THE TARGET: A frame grab taken from footage released by Russia’s Defence Ministry on Saturday, shows an explosion after airstrikes carried out by Russian air force on what Russia says was an underground explosives warehouse in Raqqa, Syria. – Reuters/Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation/Handout

Rights monitoring group. A Syrian military source, quoted by state media, said Russian and Syrian planes destroyed a command centre in Latamneh, in Hama province, where Westernbacked rebels operate. They also hit a training camp and weapons depot in Maarat Al Numaan, and weapons and ammunitions stores in Jisr Al Shughour. The Russian air strikes have hit at least four rebel factions operating under the umbrella of the Free Syrian Army which had received signiﬁcant military support from states that oppose Assad, rebel ﬁghters said this week. Some have been trained in the use of guided anti-tank missiles as part of an assistance programme that has in some cases included training overseen by the Central Intelligence Agency in countries including Qatar and Saudi Arabia. This programme is separate to the US Defence Department’s

train and equip programme aimed at ﬁghting IS. The anti-tank weapons, supplied by states opposed to Assad, were an important factor in insurgent advances this year. The Russian defence ministry said Su-34 and Su-24M aircraft, ﬂying from an air base near Syria’s Mediterranean port of Latakia, took part in the most recent strikes. A Su-34 plane destroyed a command post and underground bunker with explosives and weapons near Raqqa, it said. Vehicles destroyed In Maarat Al Numaan, a guided KAB-500 bomb destroyed seven vehicles as well as other facilities and weapons stores, the statement said, adding that the type of bomb was accurate to within 5 metres of its assigned target. “In recent days, these and other precision weapons have been used against IS terrorist facilities: command centres, ammunition

WEEKS AFTER PEACE DEAL

Rebels blame South Sudan government for offensive JUBA: South Sudanese rebels said on Saturday government troops had attacked their positions over the last three days, casting further doubt on a fragile peace agreement in the world’s youngest country. Accusation No one was immediately available to comment from the government — but both sides have regularly accused the other of breaking the ceaseﬁre ratiﬁed by parliament last month under pressure from the United Nations, regional and world powers. “For the last three days we have received a report of the government forces on the offensive, at-

tacking our positions in Unity state,” rebel spokesman James Gatdet Dak said, referring to an oil-producing region on the northern border with Sudan. “The intention was actually for them to control the areas we have been holding for a number of months, and this is a clear violation of the permanent peace agreement.” Peace deal South Sudan split away from Sudan in 2011 under the terms of a peace deal that ended decades of north-south civil war. But a political row between President Salva Kiir and his sacked deputy Riek Machar de-

scended into ﬁghting inside the country in December 2013, often along ethnic faultlines. The fragile deal, which followed a series of failed ceaseﬁres, came under further pressure when Kiir announced late on Friday he had increased the number of administrative states to 28 from 10, an action the rebels say was taken unilaterally. In his decree, Kiir said it would move more power into the regions and create a more federal government. “This presidential decree is a violation of the peace agreement and is a clear message to the world that president Kiir is not committed to peace,” Machar said in a statement. — Reuters

and... depots, workshops where armament for terrorist attacks is produced,” it said. Rescue workers in opposition-held areas in western Syria say the strikes have killed at least several dozen civilians, including children. A ﬁghter operating in the Al Ghab region in north-west Syria reported several air strikes. “Russian warplanes hit a number of areas in the Ghab plain. They are hitting all the factions ﬁghting Assad. The only casualties are civilians,” said Abu el Baraa Al Hamawi, from Ajnaad Al Sham rebel group. He said there were “Russian experts” at a Syrian army base in the area, as well as increasing numbers of personnel from other countires. A Syrian military source said an IS attack on government troops in the eastern city of Deir Al Zor had failed, and the army had killed a large number of “terrorists”. — Reuters

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SU N DAY, OCTOB ER 4, 2015 One political party is trying to consolidate Hindu vote bank while another is trying to make Muslim their vote bank by spreading poison between the two communities. It is wrong Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi chief minister

INDIA TAKING PLEDGE AGAINST DRUGS ABUSE

Ten thousand school students participate in dance performance taking pledge against drugs abuse in an attempt to enter their names in the Guinness Book of Records, in Amritsar on Saturday. ‘The entire event was monitored by 10 CCTV cameras and judged by 200 judges for a ﬁve-minute synchronised performance by the largest gathering of participants. The performance was choreographed by prominent choreographers Pankaj and Preeti. Former Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi was also present,’ an organiser said. Amritsar Deputy Commissioner Ravi Bhagat, the man behind the initiative, said the mega event would give a ﬁllip to the ongoing anti-drugs campaign in the state. - PTI

Kejriwal questions Modi’s silence on Dadri lynching Iqlakh was beaten to death by a 200-strong mob which had barged into their house on Monday night following rumours that the family had consumed beef

DADRI: Questioning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “silence” on Dadri lynching incident, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who met the victim’s family on Saturday, said the PM should also visit them and accused parties of spreading poison between communities for votebank politics. After being brieﬂy stopped by the local administration, the Aam Aadmi Party chief visited the family 50-year-old Iqlakh, who was killed by a mob on Monday night over rumours that he and his family ate beef, and interacted with some people in Bishada village where simmering tension was still palpable. “Many political leaders have visited Dadri. But PM is silent till now. People will be happy if PM

SOLIDARITY: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrives to meet the family of Mohammad Iqlakh,

who was lynched by a mob, at Bisara village in Dadri on Saturday. - PTI

also visited and reassured victims and villagers,” Kejriwal tweeted, hours after his visit to Bishada. Kejriwal was initially asked by local police not to visit the village due to tense situation. Some locals also protested against visitors, including politicians and mediapersons who have been flocking the village since the Monday night incident. “What happened in Dadri was against humanity. It was totally wrong. Who benefited from it, neither Hindus nor Muslims. Only political parties and politicians are benefiting,” Kejriwal told reporters.

He said political parties were engaging in vote bank politics. “One political party is trying to consolidate Hindu vote bank while another is trying to make Muslim their vote bank by spreading poison between the two communities. It is wrong,” he said. “If somebody thinks Hindu religion is in danger and that is why Muslims are being targeted, then he cannot be a Hindu,” he said. The chief minister questioned why AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and Union Minister Mahesh Sharma were not stopped by the administration on Friday from visiting the family and alleged that

other parties were vitiating the atmosphere for political gains. Iqlakh was beaten to death and his 22-year-old son Danish was critically injured by a 200-strong mob which had barged into their house on Monday night following rumours that the family had consumed beef. Cow slaughter is banned in Uttar Pradesh. “We ﬁrmly believe that Hindus n Muslims have to stay united and not become vote banks. They want to divide people,” said Kejriwal in another tweet. Two juveniles, alleged to be the main accused in the lynch-

ing of a man over suspected beef consumption in Bishada in Dadri were arrested on Saturday as uneasy calm continued to prevail in the village where the situation was claimed to be under control. Two youngsters, both aged 18 years, were arrested from their hideout in a locality close to Bishada, the scene of Monday night killing of 50-year-old Mohammed Iqlakh, taking the total number of arrests to eight, police said. Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday visited the bereaved family, with the latter deprecating attempts at communalising the tragedy. After being initially stopped by the local administration from visiting the village in Dadri in north-Indian state Uttar Pradesh on Delhi’s outskirts, Kejriwal met the grieving family and lashed out at political parties “spreading poison” between Hindus and Muslims for votebank politics. Bishada’s uneasy tryst with unprecedented media glare and steady stream of politicians erupted in anger as locals forced the administration to prevent Kejriwal and some state Congress leaders from entering the village. They were, however, later allowed inside. The authorities said they have sealed the village following a request from the victim’s son for “peace” in their hour of grief. District Magistrate N P Singh had on Friday said the victim’s son Sartaj had given a written request that the family does not want to meet anyone as a steady stream of visitors was causing harassment to them. - PTI

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Local bodies polls in Kerala in two phases on November 2, 5 T H I U R U VA N A N T H A P U RAM: After a bitter wrangle with the ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front(UDF) over the conduct of local body polls in south-Indian state Kerala, State Election Commission on Saturday announced that the elections will be held in two phases on November two and ﬁve. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Kannur, Waynad and Kasaragod districts will go to polls on November 2, while elections in Kottayam, Pathnamthitta, Alapuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram and Palakkad districts will be held on November 5, State Election commissioner K Sasidharan Nair told reporters here. The results would be announced on November seven. The polls are considered crucial as it is being held few months before the Assembly polls slated early next year. Despite the Election Commission asking the state government to give up the delimitation proposals initiated and go to the civic polls on the basis of existing wards, the government went ahead with its decision to form 69 gram panchayats and 8 municipalities carved out of Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode corporations. This ran into rough weather with Kerala High Court quashing the same while upholding the formation of 28 municipalities across the state and Kannur corporation.The polls would be held in 941 gram panchayats, 152 block panchayats, 14 district panchayats, 86 municipalities, and 6 corporations. - PTI

ACCUSED IN SHEENA BORA MURDER CASE

Indrani’s condition remains critical after falling unconscious MUMBAI: Indrani Mukherjea, prime accused in the sensational Sheena Bora murder case, is still critical with the next 48 hours going to be crucial for her survival, according to JJ hospital, where she was rushed on Friday from Byculla prison after she fell unconscious. Though she was suspected to have collapsed due to drug over use, reports of her stomach wash was found “negative” while results of the blood and urine samples sent to the forensic laboratory is expected by Sunday, which will determine what made her pass out. “The next 48 hours will be critical for her,” J J Hospital Dean Dr T P Lahane told reporters in the afternoon when asked if she is out of danger. Gastric test The JJ Hospital report also said there was no drug trace found in the gastric test conducted there

after Indrani was admitted in an unconscious state. “We did not ﬁnd the drug in the gastric test. If the drug must have dissolved in the body we will come to know when we get the urine and blood sample report by tomorrow evening,”he said. Principal Secretary (Prisons) Vijay Satbir Singh said reports of Indrani’s stomach wash was negative while blood, urine samples sent to Kalina Forensic Laboratory was expected by on Sunday. Brieﬁng reporters on her condition, Lahane said “We can not say that Indrani is out of danger before the next 48 hours. 72 hours are very critical out of which 24 hours have already passed. We will be able to say only after 48 hours whether her condition has improved or not.” He said “she is in a deep sleep right now but her blood pressure and pulse levels are normal. She

is not on ventilator support but we are providing her with oxygen because she is not able to breath automatically,” he said. Asked if any report has emerged that she had attempted suicide in the prison on Friday where she was lodged under judicial remand, he said “we can not say anything about that for now.” Indrani’s lawyer also moved a local court seeking permission to meet her in the hospital and court sought a report on her health condition. During the hearing, the CBI, which has taken over the investigation in the Sheena murder case, told the court the probe is at an initial stage and the gravity of the offence is very serious. Wife of media baron Peter Mukherjea, Indrani was arrested by Khar police on August 25 for her alleged role in the murder of Sheena, her daughter from an earlier marriage, in 2012.

Sheena, 24, was allegedly kidnapped from outside National College in Bandra and strangled to death in a car by Indrani, her former husband Sanjeev Khanna and driver Shyamvar Rai. Principal Home Secretary (Prisons) Vijay Satbir Singh said the probe is looking into all aspects including whether the medicines or any other toxic substance she consumed were prescribed by the doctors and if there was an overdose, how did that happen. The probe is also looking if there was negligence or foul play and action would be taken against those found responsible, he said. “After she regains consciousness, the statement she gives will provide vital information on how she fell unconscious and if there was a drug overdose, how did that happen. If there is an element of criminality, a case will be ﬁled against those guilty,” Singh said. - PTI

DRUG OVERDOSE: A ﬁle photo of Indrani Mukherjea, the media

executive accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora, was admitted to J J Hospital in Byculla Friday after she allegedly took an overdose of pills at the Byculla women’s prison. - PTI

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‘People have no faith in Modi’s empty promises’ Congress president Sonia Gandhi said no other prime minister has ever criticised and sullied the image of his political rivals on foreign soil. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done so, showing his narrow-mindedness and low-level politics

GAYA/BHAGALPUR: In a strident attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday accused him of “narrow-mindedness” and practicing “low-level politics” by attacking his political rivals from foreign soil. Addressing a poll rally in Wazirganj, she blamed the “wrong” policies of his government for “breaking the back of the poor”. “No other prime minister has ever criticised and sullied the image of his political rivals on foreign soil. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done so, showing his narrow-mindedness and low-level politics. When he does not bother about the dignity of Bihar or the nation, will he be concerned about your dignity,” she said. Questioning Modi on fulﬁlling his election promises, she asked the people whether the account holders of Jan Dhan Yojna have got Rs5,000 when they opened their accounts under the scheme.

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Will those who have set aside all their previous promises, fulfil the fresh ones they are making now. No. They will not fulfil them at all. For us, making promises is not a poll ‘jumla’ (phrase) Sonia Gandhi Congress president

at a crowd during an election rally in Kahalgaon on Saturday. - PTI

“Did you get the money? How many of you have got it? Nobody has got it. What happened to his promise?” she asked. The Congress President said the future of both Bihar and the country would be determined by the outcome of the crucial polls in the state. Sonia described Modi as an expert in packaging and repackaging the schemes of the previous government and ‘misleading’ people through his package for the state. Criticised Accusing the prime minister of going back on his promises made during Lok Sabha polls, the Congress president criticised a number of schemes launched by the NDA government like Jan Dhan Yojna and criticised it for “sky rocketing” prices of pulses. “Will those who have set aside all their previous promises, fulﬁl the fresh ones they are making now. No. They will not fulﬁl them at all. For us, making promises is

not a poll ‘jumla’ (phrase),” she said, alluding to BJP chief Amit Shah’s remarks on Modi’s promise on black money. Voters of Bihar will decide whether India would move towards “divisiveness or harmony”, she said at a poll rally in Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district as she tore into Modi’s 16-month rule which she described “harmful” for the country. Sonia attacked Modi of trying to lure voters through false promises and asserted that those by the secular alliance were not like BJP’s “Chunavi Jumla” (election sops). “Our promises are not like their chunavi jumla (election sops)... This is the difference between us (secular alliance) and them (BJPled NDA),” Sonia said. “For us development is not a slogan,” she said, reminding people of Congress’ contribution in the country’s independence. Apparently referring to BJP’s aggressive ‘Congress mukt Bharat’ campaign, she said “let

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them make any amount of efforts and speak lies, they will not be able to obliterate Congress history and its sacriﬁces in making country independent.” At Kahalgaon, Sonia described the 17-month Modi government as “jan-virodhi” (anti-people) and pointed to “plight” of farmers, weavers and youths to prove her point. Praising Nitish Kumar whose ‘clean’ image as CM has been lauded across the country, she appealed to the people to vote him to power again. She hit out at Modi government for soaring price of pulses which she said has gone out of the reach of common man. Despite the rise in the prices of pulses, it was the middlemen who had gained enormously and not the farmers, she said, adding that the condition applied for Bihar’s Magadh region, known for growing pulses. Her aggressive attack came a day after Prime Minister’s poll rally at Banka. - PTI

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15 media persons injured in attacks in Bengal local polls KOLKATA: As many as 15 journalists, photojournalists and TV camerapersons sustained injuries when they were assaulted on Saturday while covering the polls to the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation in the city’s posh satellite township. Calling the attacks “preplanned”, news channels Zee 24 Ghanta and ABP Ananda claimed “miscreants harboured by the state’s ruling Trinamool Congress” carried out the assaults. While Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered a probe, the opposition tore into the Trinamool for the attacks on the media. Two journalists of ABP Ananda — Aritrik Bhattacharya and Prakash Sinha — and the channel’s cameraperson Partha Sarathi Chakraborty were attacked by a mob while they were reporting about booth capturing in ward No.31 in Bidhannagar area. 24 Ghanta journalist Bikram Das and cameraperson Mintu Basak were also injured in the attack at the same spot. “After we recorded how a booth was being jammed, a gang of goons attacked me and the cameraperson, beating us mercilessly. They even snatched away the camera,” said a profusely bleed-

ing Bhattacharya. Chakraborty was beaten with sticks and rods, and was rendered unconscious, the channel claimed. Basak, who was hit on the head with a helmet, was admitted to a private hospital. A woman reporter with 24 Ghanta claimed that a gang of people who had illegally swarmed inside a polling booth threatened to “rape” her and constantly hurled abuses. Bidhannagar Police Commissioner Jawed Shamim said police were looking into the matter. “We are looking into the matter... if anybody lodges a formal complaint, we will take action,” he said. Condemning the attacks on the media, Trinamool secretary general Partha Chatterjee said the chief minister has ordered a probe into the matter. “The administration will look into the reasons, the circumstances that led to these incidents. We will also ﬁnd out the agent provocateurs, and look into whether any political party or any other interest group incited the violence,” said Chatterjee, who is also the state education minister. The CPI-M and the Congress slammed the Trinamool. - IANS

POLL VIOLENCE: Motorcycles in ﬂames after clashes during

municipal elections at Saltlake in North 24 Pargana district of West Bengal on Saturday. - PTI

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More than 450 lawmakers fail to submit asset details ISLAMABAD: As the deadline to submit mandatory asset details ended on September 30, about 450 lawmakers continue to enjoy the 15-day grace period as per law, barring the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from suspending their membership. Of the 1,174 lawmakers, 701 submitted statements of their properties and accounts by October 2, two days after the deadline expired. These include 222 members of National Assembly (MNAs), 74 senators, 193 members of Punjab Assembly, 121 of Sindh, 53 of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and 38 members of the Balochistan Assembly. It is a mandatory exercise under the law that all members of the Senate, National Assembly and four provincial assemblies submit details of all properties owned in the last year by them, their spouses and dependent children by September 30 every year. Flouted Section 42A of the Representation of the People Act, 1976, and Section 25A of the Senate (Elections) Act, 1975 – enacted in 2002 — is flouted by lawmakers since it does not provide any punitive action against those disregarding it. The law also provides undue convenience to the lawmakers as their membership is immediately restored once they provide the asset details. Moreover, the lawmakers are supposed to submit the details of their movable and immovable assets certified by registered accountancy firms, but they only provide random information, undervaluing the assets with impunity. Verification The ECP also does not have any mechanism to verify the statements, merely publishing them in the form of a booklet for each house. — Express Tribune

Negotiate or face action, PIA tells striking pilots Pilots, especially the senior ones, have resisted any move to raise retirement age beyond 60 years, something that airlines around the worlds have done to cut costs

Using what is known as the go-by-thebook programme — a reference to the ﬂying rules that can be used to call-in sick just hours before a ﬂight — members of Pakistan Airlines’ Pilots Association are

them back on contract. Jaffer said the airline is in debt of Rs300 billion and a negative cash balance of Rs30 billion. “Somehow the government keeps on supporting the airline. It’s time we solve this problem.”

pushing for revision in their pay scale and other perks

KARACHI: Forty-eight hours into the unannounced strike that delayed nearly three dozen flights, Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) management on Friday asked its protesting pilots to either come to the negotiating table or be ready to face disciplinary action. Using what is known as the goby-the-book programme – a reference to the flying rules that can be used to call-in sick just hours before a flight –members of Pakistan Airlines’ Pilots Association (Palpa) are pushing for revision in their pay scale and other perks. The confrontation, one of many that has pitted the cash-strapped airline’s management against pilots in recent years, has come at an awkward time: the airline is struggling to bring back Haj pilgrims. “I take complete responsibility for this debacle but please let’s not

UNANNOUNCED STRIKE: The confrontation, one of many that has pitted the cash-strapped airline’s management against pilots in recent years, has come at an awkward time as the airline is struggling to bring back Haj pilgrims. — Express Tribune

make our passengers suffer,” PIA Chairman Nasser Jaffer said at a news conference. Calling in sick “Strikes happen in Air France and Lufthansa, too. Problem here is that pilots are not even acknowledging it. But 14 pilots calling in sick at the same time is unusual,” he added. Pilots are in negotiations with the management to revise a working agreement that guides their employment terms and conditions. The 77-page proposal submitted by Palpa will cost PIA an additional Rs3.3 billion — if it is implemented at all.

While the management is handicapped to take any severe step because of the ‘norms’, the airline will use every regulatory tool to deal with pilots if the situation persisted, Jaffer said. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has already suspended two pilots for violating safety rules. Palpa started agitation a couple of weeks back through press statements but without sharing specific grievances. But the two issues, which have been stressed upon relate to Director Flight Operations Captain Salman Azhar and hiring pilots, who are over 60 years of age. Palpa contests Azhar’s office saying he is on LPR (Leave Pre-

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paratory to Retirement). “How does that make any sense? Aren’t some of the pilots on LPR and still ﬂying planes? So why can’t management have him (Azhar)?” Jaffer asked. Retirement age Pilots, especially the senior ones, have resisted any move to raise retirement age beyond 60 years, something that airlines around the worlds have done to cut costs. The national air carrier says it spends millions of rupees training pilots, who after retirement go in to work in foreign carriers. In a bid to retain them, it has come up with a proposal to hire

Strongest union Palpa, which has remained by far the strongest union, has also alienated itself. At the news conference, the PIA chairman was accompanied by leaders of four unions including the biggest – Collective Bargaining Agent (CBA). CBA president Shamim Akmal said Palpa has gone rogue. “They didn’t consult us. They didn’t even bother to consider the consequences.” The CBA, which represents most of the lower-level employees, has been in talks for revising pay scale of its own members for 14 months now, he said. — Express Tribune

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KARACHI: Sindh Rangers arrested on Saturday two target killers involved in the murders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement leaders Sajid Qureshi and Raza Haider from Karachi’s Gulshan-i-Maymar area, Express News reported. “Akbar Hussain alias Kala and Konain Hyder Rizvi belonging to the MQM were involved in a number of target killing activities, arson and cracker attacks,” Rangers spokesperson said in a statement. The suspected target killers were rounded up following a targeted search operation in the area, the statement added. Further, the Rangers spokesperson said the two suspects were involved in the attack on MQM’s election commission in 2013 in various areas including Azizabad, Nazimabad, Makkah chowk and Yousuf Plaza. “Orders for the attack on the election commission were given by leaders of the party itself, in order to gain sympathy of the people,” the spokesperson added. — Express Tribune

SEARCH OPERATION: Weapons recovered during a raid by paramilitary forces on Muttahida Qaumi

Movement’s headquarters, are displayed for the media in Karachi on March 11, 2015. — Reuters

LAHORE: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced on Friday that annual allocation for the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) would be raised from Rs2 billion to Rs4 billion. “Scholarships will be awarded to 200,000 students next year,” the chief minister said at a function arranged at Aiwan-i-Iqbal to mark the award of a PEEF scholarship to 100,000th student. Sharif announced that scholarships would also be given to master’s in science students from Federally Administered Tribal Areas. “Equipping our children with education is not a (wasteful) expense. It is a useful investment for a bright future,” he said. He said apart from the Punjab, students from other provinces had been granted scholarships. This has helped promote national solidarity, he said. “Progress in all federating units is a prerequisite to the country’s progress. That is why we are offering scholarships to talented

students from across the country,” the chief minister said. He said Rs5.6 billion had been distributed among students – from the income of the fund. He said the fund had helped the deserving students obtain higher education. “Today’s ceremony has been arranged to honour their hard work.” He praised the parents of PEEF scholars for equipping them with education. “They are great Pakistanis. Their motto is hard work, trust and honesty,” Sharif said. The chief minister thanked PEEF Vice Chairman Amjad Saqib, Education Minister Rana Mashhood, the education secretary and the PEEF Board of Directors for making the programme a success. He said their efforts had helped achieve the desired goals. He said it was time to work hard and secure the country’s future. “The nation should (continue to) work to remove the darkness of ignorance”. — Express Tribune

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Veteran actress Sangeeta embraces new age local cinema KARACHI: Sangeeta Begum is among the few ﬁlm veterans willing to embrace the new wave of Pakistani cinema and evolve with changing times. Clad in white, she organised a press meet Thursday evening to divulge details of her upcoming ﬁlm Tum Hei Tou Ho, slated for release on Eid Al Fitr next year. With the cast and crew fashionably late, the event began an hour-and-a-half after its scheduled time.

Sangeeta, who began shooting ‘Tum Hei Tou Ho’ on September 29, said the cast will feature Danish and Quratulain in lead roles. In addition, newbie Maryam will sizzle in an item song part of the movie

Serve as director When the starlets such as Danish Taimoor ﬁnally arrived, Sangeeta got right down to revealing that she’ll serve as director, producer and artist in the ﬁlm.

“The movie is a love story and 70 per cent of its shooting will take place in Karachi, Lahore and Murree,” she shared. “It’ll be shot at actual locations

ber 29, said the cast will feature Danish and Quratulain in lead roles. In addition, newbie Maryam will sizzle in an item song part of the movie.

and not in studios. Also, we have a massive budget for the project. The budget is one thing I won’t compromise on,” she stated. Sangeeta said the ﬁlm revolves

around the lives of college-going students, who encounter the twists and turns of fate. The director, who began shooting Tum Hei Tou Ho on Septem-

Without disclosing Also present at the occasion was the ﬁlm’s writer Sooraj Baba and choreographer Pappu Samrat. Without disclosing much about the songs and who all will lend vocals to them, Sangeeta said the singers will mostly be industry novices except music maestro Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Although she herself claimed she belongs to the good old Lollywood days, she said her upcoming film is being made using modern technology.

“We must confess that we were lagging behind in terms of technological advancement. But now, we’ve embraced the digital age,” she noted. On working with the veteran filmmaker, Danish said, “I’m blessed to be a part of Sangeeta apa’s venture. It’s my first film with her and I play one of the lead actors in the film.” For Quratulain, this is her second movie stint, with the first being Ali Mohiuddin’s Sawal 700 Crore Ka. Expressing her excitement over the project, she said, “I’m thrilled to be a part of the film and working with a senior director, such as Sangeeta apa. I’m certain that I’ll learn a lot from her.” — Express Tribune

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At the aid group’s bombed-out hospital, one wall of a building had collapsed, scattering fragments of glass and wooden door frames, and three rooms were ablaze, said Saad Mukhtar, director of public health in Kunduz.

16 killed as deadly US air strike targets hospital in Afghanistan The US military promised to investigate the incident, which could renew concerns over the use of its air power in the conﬂict

KABUL: An airstrike hit a hospital run by Medecins Sans Frontieres in the Afghan city of Kunduz on Saturday, killing at least 16 people in what the US military called possible “collateral damage” in the battle to oust Taliban insurgents. Frantic MSF staff phoned military officials at NATO in Kabul and Washington after the attack, and bombs continued to rain down near the medical facility for nearly an hour, one official from the aid group said. At least 37 people were wounded and many patients and staff still missing, it added. The US military promised to investigate the incident, which could renew concerns over the use of its air power in the conflict. Afghan government forces backed by US air power have fought to drive the Taliban out of the northern provincial capital since the militants seized it six days ago, in the biggest victory of their near 14-year insurgency. One resident, Khodaidad, told Reuters the Taliban had been using the hospital buildings for cover during the fighting on Friday. “I could hear sounds of heavy gunfire, explosions and airplanes throughout the night,” he added. “There were several huge explosions and it sounded like the roof was falling on me,” he added.

UP IN FLAMES: In this photograph released by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) on Saturday, ﬁres burn in part of the MSF hospital in the Afghan city of Kunduz after it was hit by an air strike. – AFP/MSF

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hospital, one wall of a building had collapsed, scattering fragments of glass and wooden door frames, and three rooms were ablaze, said Saad Mukhtar, director of public health in Kunduz. Black smoke “Thick black smoke could be seen rising from some of the rooms ... The ﬁghting is still going on, so we had to leave.” Almost 200 patients and employees were in the hospital, the only one in the region that can deal with major injuries,

said Medecins Sans Frontieres, which raised the death toll to at least 16 by late on Saturday. “We are deeply shocked by the attack, the killing of our staff and patients and the heavy toll it has inﬂicted on healthcare in Kunduz,” operations director Bart Janssens said in a statement. MSF said it gave the location of the hospital to both Afghan and U.S. forces several times in the past few months, most recently this week, to avoid being caught in crossﬁre. MSF said it had treated almost

400 patients in the 150-bed hospital since fighting broke out, most for gunshot wounds. So many patients have flooded in that the hospital had to put them in offices and on mattresses on the floor. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s spokesman said last week there would be no airstrikes inside the city because of the risk of mass civilian casualties. Ghani’s predecessor, former President Hamid Karzai, fell out with his backers in Washington in part over the number of civilians killed by bombs earlier in the

nearly 14-year-old war, America’s longest military conﬂict. The US embassy in Kabul said in a statement it “mourns for the individuals and families affected by the tragic incident”. The International Committee of the Red Cross said it was “deeply shocked” by the incident. “This is an appalling tragedy,” said JeanNicolas Marti, head of the ICRC in Afghanistan. “Such attacks undermine the capacity of humanitarian organisations to assist the Afghan people at a time when they most urgently need it.” - Reuters

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Hurricane Joaquin batters Bahamas CHARLESTON: Hurricane Joaquin pulled away from the Bahamas on Saturday, leaving the fate of a missing cargo ship with 33 crew still unknown, as vast swaths of the US Southeast and midAtlantic braced for more heavy rains and ﬂooding from a separate weather system. After battering the Bahamas for more than two days, the center of Joaquin was churning away from the island chain. It was expected to pass just west of Bermuda, well off the US coastline, on Sunday, the US National Hurricane Center said. At 11am EDT (1500 GMT), the storm was about 625 miles (1,005 km) southwest of Bermuda and packing top sustained winds of 130 miles per hour, the Miamibased NHC said. Expected to weaken It said the storm strengthened slightly Saturday morning, regaining potentially catastrophic Category 4 status on a scale of one to ﬁve, but some weakening was expected over the next 48 hours.

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A member of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic forces sits on a tank as they withdraw it further from the frontline outside Luhansk, Ukraine, on Saturday. Rebel leaders this week signed an agreement to extend a withdrawal of weapons to include tanks and smaller weapons systems. A rebel representative said on Wednesday the agreement could mean an end to the conﬂict. — Reuters

While Joaquin has continued to shift away from the US East Coast, dangerous flooding triggered by heavy rainfall was expected across the Carolinas, along with parts of Georgia, Virginia and New Jersey this weekend, US forecasters said. It has been raining across much of the region all week, and the accumulated rainfall coupled with more on the way from a weather system only loosely connected with Joaquin has prompted repeated flood warnings from the National Weather Service. South Carolina emergency officials said flash flood warnings had been issued for numerous counties. They said scores of homes had already been evacuated because of flooding, including in the coastal county that includes Myrtle Beach. More than 15 inches (38 cm) of rain has fallen over the popular Myrtle Beach area since Friday, with more expected, the National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina, reported on its website. — Reuters

IS claims killing of Japan citizen in Bangladesh Police in Bangladesh said they had detained four people in connection with the shooting of the man, the second foreign national killed in the country within a week

DHAKA: IS claimed responsibility for the killing of a Japanese man in Bangladesh on Saturday, in a statement posted on their ofﬁcial Twitter account. Police in Bangladesh said they had detained four people in connection with the shooting of the man, the second foreign national killed there within a week. Kunio Hoshi, 65, a Japanese citizen born in Bangladesh, was attacked by unidentiﬁed assailants in Kownia in Rangpur district, 335 km (210 miles) north of the capital, Dhaka, and died on the way to hospital, police said. The killing bore some similarities to the shooting death of an Italian working in Bangladesh, Cesare Tavella. Masked men “This killing was also carried by three masked men who came by motorcycle and used a pistol, so the motives may be same,” Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan told Reuters. “We have detained four per-

SCENE OF CRIME: Bangladeshi police officials stand guard at the site where a Japanese citizen was shot to death by attackers in Rangpur on Saturday. - AFP

hacked to death, among them a US citizen of Bangladesh origin. After Tavella’s death, concerns that foreigners might be targeted prompted Western embassies to curtail the movements of diplomats in Bangladesh.

sons and are trying to know the motive for the killing,” Farukh Hossain, an additional superintendent of police of Rangpur district, told Reuters. “We take both the killings seriously and hopefully will be able to identify the killers along with their motives,” Home Minister Asaduzzaman said.

He said that “killings of foreign citizens are aimed only at bringing down the image of our success and achievements inside and outside the country.” Attacks on foreigners are rare in Bangladesh. But it has seen a rising tide of hardliners’ violence over the past year, in which four online critics of militancy were

Rickshaw puller Police said one of the four detained people was a rickshaw puller and another is owner of a residence close to where the attack took place. After the incident, the Japanese embassy in Bangladesh issued an alert for their citizens in the country. “We have encouraged them to exercise a maximum level of vigi-

lance,” an embassy official said. In a separate alert, the South Korean embassy in Bangladesh also asked its citizens to exercise caution and maintain a high level of personal security awareness at all times in all places following the killing of a Japanese citizen this morning. Saddened US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat said in a statement that she was saddened by the latest killing. “I urge the government of Bangladesh to investigate every aspect of this crime and to bring the perpetrators to justice as soon as possible,” she said. — Reuters

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Bombings in Nigerian capital kill 15 ABUJA: At least 15 people were killed and 41 injured in two suicide bomb attacks late on Friday on the outskirts of Nigeria’s capital Abuja, officials said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. But the use of suicide bombers bears the hallmark of Boko Haram militants, who have been trying to carve out an extremist state in northeast Nigeria since 2009, killing thousands and displacing 2.1 million people. They were the ﬁrst bomb attacks in the capital since a blast at a bus station killed at least 71 people in April 2014. Authorities blamed Boko Haram for that attack. In Friday’s attacks, one of the bombs went off near a police station in the satellite town of Kuje, not far from the capital’s airport. The second blast occurred in a crowded area in the suburb of Nyanya, not far from the site of the April 2014 attack. “Preliminary investigations revealed the bomb blasts were carried out by two suicide bombers, a male and a female,” Abuja police said in a statement. Attacks by the Boko Haram extremist group have lately been concentrated in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state, the birthplace of the insurgency, and northern parts of neighbouring Adamawa state. Since losing most of the territory it took over earlier this year, the militant group has reverted to hitting soft targets such as markets, bus stations and places of worship as well as hit-and-run attacks on villages, mainly in Borno state. — Reuters

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GUN VIOLENCE

Weapons school had rejected Oregon gunman application ROSEBURG (OREGON): The gunman slain by police after he killed his English professor and eight others at an Oregon college was once turned away from a ﬁrearms academy by an instructor who recalled ﬁnding him “weird” and “a little bit too anxious” for high-level weapons training. Christopher Harper-Mercer, 26, who moved to Oregon from the Los Angeles suburb of Torrance, California, was officially identified on Friday as the assailant in the rampage at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, which ranks as the deadliest among dozens of US mass shootings in the past two years. According to accounts of survivors, the gunman stormed into the classroom of his introductory writing class to shoot the professor at point-blank range, then be-

gan picking off other victims one at a time as he questioned each about their religion and whether they were Christians. Harper-Mercer had a monthlong stint in the Army in 2008 and a preoccupation with weaponry that dated back at least two years. He sought to register for training in 2012 or 2013 at Seven 4 Para, a private self-defence and law enforcement training academy in Torrance, but Eloy Way, president and head instructor for the center, said he sent Harper-Mercer away. “We wanted him to take a beginner safety course and he was trying to tell me that he already had experience with ﬁrearms and I didn’t get a good feeling about him, so I turned him down,” Way told Reuters. “He was just kind of a weird guy and seemed kind of spoiled, imma-

VIGIL: Women mourn during a vigil at a Walmart parking lot in Roseburg, Oregon, late on Friday. - AFP

ture,” Way said. “He was a little bit too anxious to get high-level training and there was no reason for it.” Authorities have disclosed little of what they may know about the

gunman’s motives. The shooter left behind a “multipage, hated-ﬁlled” statement in the classroom, according to a Twitter message from an NBC

reporter, citing multiple law enforcement sources who were not identiﬁed. CNN, citing sources, said the statement showed animosity toward blacks. Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin, who has vowed never to say the gunman’s name, declined to comment when asked about the writings at a news conference. Harper-Mercer was born in the United Kingdom and arrived in the United States as a boy, his stepsister Carmen Nesnick told CBS Los Angeles. Harper-Mercer, who identiﬁed himself as “mixed race” on a social networking site, enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for about a month in 2008 before being discharged for failing to meet administrative standards, military records showed. At some point, Harper-Mercer

appeared to have been sympathetic to the Irish Republican Army, a militant group that waged a violent campaign to drive the British from Northern Ireland. On an undated Myspace page, he posted photos of masked IRA gunmen carrying assault rifles. Critically wounded Harper’s victims were identified as assistant English professor Lawrence Levine, 67, and eight people believed to be his students: Quinn Cooper, 18; Kim Saltmarsh Dietz, 59; Lucas Eibel, 18; Jason Johnson, 33; Sarena Moore, 44; Treven Anspach, 20; and Rebecka Carnes, 18; and Lucero Alcaraz, 19. Nine more people were wounded, three critically, before Harper-Mercer was killed in an exchange of gunfire with two police officers. — Reuters

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businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman was ranked 62nd among 140 global economies in terms of competitiveness, dropping 16 places from last year, according to the 2015-16 Global Competitiveness Report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) last week. The ranking was based on the performance of economies on 12 different parameters, which included macroeconomic environment, infrastructure, institutions, health and primary education, labour market efficiency, size of the market and innovation. Among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the Sultanate was ranked the lowest, after Qatar (14), the United Arab Emirates (17), Saudi Arabia (25), Kuwait (34) and Bahrain (39). Although Oman scored well in the macroeconomic environment covering the government’s budget deﬁcit, national savings and low inﬂation, the country’s performance was dismal as far as labour market efficiency, innovation, business sophistication, market size and technological readiness are concerned. The report called for produc-

tivity-enhancing reforms to break the hindrances encountered in raising efficiency and attracting foreign investments. Efficiency enhancers The report examined Oman’s economy, based on efficiency enhancers, innovation and sophistication, as well as the basic requirements of doing business, which include infrastructure, health, education and economic factors. The country scored 4.2 points on the overall competitiveness index. The Sultanate has to work hard to improve on labour laws, e-governance and educational systems, Loai B. Bataineh, general manager and head of investment banking group at the Oman Arab Bank, told the Times of Oman. “The government has been working on different areas to improve efficiency. Now, there are a lot of new initiatives to introduce a one-stop-shop clearance for entrepreneurs, which will reﬂect in (terms of ) better efficiency, probably after one year,” added Bataineh. Labour reforms He also said the authorities have to work hard to bring about labour reforms, issue visas and open up the tourism sector as other Gulf countries are introducing reforms to attract investments. “The Government has been work-

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ing on (these fronts). But we need to speed up the process.” Although the country secured the 19th position among the 140 countries surveyed in macroeconomic environment, the Sultanate is way behind on other parameters, such as innovation (103), labour market efficiency (89) and higher education and training (88). Switzerland, Singapore, the United States, Germany and the Netherlands cornered the first five positions, respectively, in terms of economic competitiveness. The report pointed out that high unemployment figures weigh heavily on societies, risking not only prolonged lower demand, but also the de-skilling of a significant segment of the labour force and growing discontent.

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MARKET IMF meet in Lima to focus on China’s economic slide Activity in China’s factory sector shrank

Driven by fears of a sharp slowdown, they will likely delay the structural adjustments in the coming two years and use the ‘old normal’ approach to support the economy, that is, rely on credit expansion and public investment

again in September fuelling fears that Beijing’s economy may be cooling with a reverberating impact on emerging and developed economies

FRANKFURT: Flanked by interest rate decisions in Britain, Japan and Australia, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) annual meeting in Lima takes centrestage in the calendar next week, with policymakers focusing on China’s economic slide and its impact on the rest of the world. Activity in China’s vast factory sector shrank again in September fuelling fears that the economy there may be cooling more rapidly than thought just a few months ago, with a reverberating impact on emerging and developed economies. Meanwhile, unexpectedly weak United States jobs data out on Friday further clouded the global economic picture, and pointed to a much-anticipated rate hike from the US Federal Reserve being delayed further. Equity markets worldwide have been falling with Wall Street just recording its worst quarter since 2011, so IMF delegates, primarily central bank governors and ﬁnance ministers from around the globe, will seek reassurances from China that it can

UNITED STATES IN SPOTLIGHT: United States is one of the least exposed to China and minutes of

the Federal Reserve’s September rate meeting, due on Thursday, will give a strong signal of whether a hike could still come this year. – Bloomberg News

smooth, if not halt, its slide. “Driven by fears of a sharp slowdown, they will likely delay the structural adjustments in the coming two years and use the ‘old normal’ approach to support the economy, that is, rely on credit expansion and public investment,” Nordea economist Amy Yuan Zhuang said. “Despite the ﬁnancial market turmoil, we still see a soft landing as the most plausible scenario in the coming two years,” she added. The world’s biggest economy, the United States is one of the least exposed to China and minutes of the Fed’s September rate meeting, due on Thursday, will give a strong signal of whether a hike, the ﬁrst in nearly a decade,

could still come this year. “The US stands out for its relatively low exposure to the foreign sector,” Credit Suisse said. “Not only is direct domestic consumption and investment low, but even within investment, the amount done to support export capacity is likely much lower than the other economies, given the US.’s low export share.” United States rates Still, some analysts said the minutes could be less hawkish than recent commentary from top ofﬁcials like Fed Chair Janet Yellen or New York Fed President William Dudley, who had said the United States was on track to raise rates this year. Expectation for a

less hawkish tone were enhanced by the weak employment data. Bank of England (BoE), not keen to be the first to hike, will stay put next Thursday and analysts still expect just one rate setter to vote for a rise, leaving the bank on course to make its first move well after the US Federal Reserve. In the wake of the US payrolls data, markets pushed back their bets on the timing of the BoE’s first interest rate hike since 2007 by several months. It was now priced in for around early 2017, said John Wraith, head of UK rates strategy at UBS. “When you get a number like that (payrolls) which shocks people’s expectations about the Fed, it really does have a direct spillover to the STOCK MARKET

MSM loses 84 points in September MUSCAT: Muscat Securities Market (MSM) general index lost 83.91 points during September 2015, a decline of 1.43 per cent to close at 5787.69 points, compared to August 2015, which closed at 5871.60 points. A report issued by MSM pointed out that the trading value in September stood at OMR68,285,500, showing a decline of 30.9 per cent) compared to August 2015, which stood at OMR98,753,209. The report said that the market value during September fell by 0.41 per cent to reach about OMR14.59 billion compared to the August 2015, which stood at OMR14.65 billion. The report added that the value of shares bought by non-Omani investors during September 2015 reached touched OMR10,500,000 comprising 15.36 per cent. The value of shares sold by non-Omani investors reached OMR15,200,000, which is 22.22 per cent). The net non-Omani investment declined by 6.9 per cent to OMR4,700,000. — ONA

Amy Yuan Zhuang Economist, Nordea

outlook for the UK,” Wraith said. “The fear is that the slowdown everywhere else, in China and emerging markets, is going to spill over into economies that up until now have been doing okay, like the US and the UK.” Japan appears to be on the brink of a recession and the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) tankan survey indicates worsening conditions. Still, the data are not expected to be enough to trigger more stimulus when the bank meets. - Reuters

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OIL SLUMP

Exxon, Chevron outlook cut to negative by S&P

NEW YORK: Exxon Mobil and Chevron were among several United States oil and natural gas producers that had their outlooks or ratings cut by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) as the industry suffers from weak crude prices, hurting their cash flow and liquidity. S&P cut ratings for Chesapeake Energy, Denbury Resources and Whiting Petroleum, while giving Exxon and Chevron ‘negative’ outlooks, the ratings agency said Friday in a statement. Exxon “has substantially more debt than during the last cyclical commodity price trough in 2009, while upstream production and costs are at similar levels,” S&P analysts Thomas Watters and Carin Dehne-Kiley said. Oil prices have fallen 58 per cent from last year’s peak, threatening $1.5 trillion in North America energy investments, according to Wood Mackenzie. Oil near $45 Oil has been stuck near $45 a barrel as US crude stockpiles stay about 100 million barrels above the five-year seasonal average and Organiaation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) pumps at near-record levels. Exxon is one of only three US industrial issuers to have a triple-A bond rating, along with Johnson & Johnson and Microsoft. The oil company has held that grade from S&P since at least 1985, according to data. The last US company to lose the triple-A designation from S&P, as well as Moody’s Investors Service, was Automatic Data Processing Inc., which was stripped of the ratings after spinning off its autodealer services unit in April 2014. Chevron has been rated AA by S&P since at least July 1987, data shows. “Most rating actions reflect lower credit-protection measures, negative cash flow, and uncertainty about liquidity over the next 12 months,” S&P said in the statement. – Bloomberg News

EXHIBITION

200 companies to take part in Infra-Oman 2015 MUSCAT: Infra-Oman 2015, the fifth edition of Oman’s International trade event for infrastructure and industrial projects, will commence on Monday at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, under the patronage of Dr Rasheed bin Al Safi Al Huraibi, chairman of the Tender Board. The three-day event will be organised by Al Nimr Expo and will feature more than 200 local and international companies. Infra-Oman is the largest gathering of decision makers from across the infrastructure and energy sectors, including government representatives, developers and consultants, offering the opportunity to showcase the companies’ abilities, developing new business contacts and maintaining market share by way of firsthand knowledge on upcoming projects and industry trends. Construction The exhibition will focus on construction requirement, green and future buildings, heavy equipment and technologies, hotels and tourism projects, industrial free zones, industrial manufacturing power and water technologies, tools and equipment’s,

Infra-Oman is the largest gathering of decision makers from across the infrastructure and energy sectors, including government representatives, developers and consultants transportation and logistics, infrastructure projects, roads, airports railways and ports build and supply and other development projects. Infra-Oman will also comprise companies related to waste management, power and renewable energy and ﬁre safety and security. Infra-Oman is the ideal platform for all contactors and developers to meet, thus giving them an opportunity to present their projects and achievements and source their requirements. — ONA

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MARKET ECONOMY

Commodity price slump sends ripples around the world TARKWA (Ghana): In the boom times when the price of gold was soaring, Ebenezer Sam-Onuawonto had a dream job and a dollar salary many times the national average in this mining town in southwestern Ghana. When the price fell, he lost his job as human resources chief at a mining company that closed its local operations and could only ﬁnd work in a construction ﬁrm in another city, far from the house he built in Tarkwa for his wife and six children. “I hardly see my kids now,” said Sam-Onuawonto, his life changed as a result of a slump in global commodity prices whose impact is being felt around the world on currencies, companies, consumers, national economies and — potentially — governments. At one end of the wealth scale, the rout has affected huge companies such as Swiss-based trading and mining company Glencore, whose market value has shrunk in

commodity ‘super-cycle’ in which prices surged following the rapid industrialisation of China after it opened up in the 1980s.

the past year. At the other end, it holds the key to the fate of entire communities dependent on the raw materials they produce. In Tarkwa, a town of 34,000, production of gold continues but several ﬁrms have stopped work or laid off staff in the last two years as the effects of the price slump trickled down. Huge bubble One African bank has shut its Tarkwa branch, bars and hotels are emptier and the streets are less clogged with traffic as people struggle with new ﬁnancial problems. “Since the fall in the gold price, things have never been the same,” said Yvonne Mensah, who has seen business wilt at the stationary shop she runs from a converted shipping container. Ghana as a whole, once Africa’s star economy, is suffering. Not only is gold it biggest source of foreign exchange but the price of oil,

GLOBAL SLOWDOWN: In Tarkwa, a town of 34,000 in Ghana, pro-

duction of gold continues but several ﬁrms have stopped work or laid off staff in the last two years as the effects of the price slump trickled down. – Bloomberg News

which it also produces, has sunk, it has double-digit inﬂation and the value of the cedi currency has declined. There are similar tales of misfortune across the continent, with the impact felt on both the poor and the middle class. The United Nations Confer-

ence on Trade and Development (Unctad) says falling commodity prices threaten economic and political stability in developing economies across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The events are seen by some experts as signalling the end of a

Massive investment Countries and companies made huge investments in commodities while prices were still high in almost all energy and raw material markets, but this resulted in oversupply when economies stalled in what had been booming markets. Many producer countries are paying the price for failing to predict the end of the cycle and not reducing their dependence on commodities. The most important factor in the price slump is seen as the economic slowdown and drop in demand in China, though downturns in Indonesia, Malaysia and developed economies such as Japan and South Korea have also contributed to the situation. Commodity-producing powerhouses such as Brazil, Australia,

South Africa and Russia are now in economic downturns. A halving of the oil price in the past year has been especially painful for Russia, also hit by sagging metals and mining prices. “Hundreds of billions of dollars were spent in new oil, natural gas, iron ore, coal and many other commodities in the expectation that China would continue to grow insatiably forever,” said Frederic Neumann, co-head of Asian Economic Research at HSBC in Hong Kong. “That’s changed, so many of the investments made by governments and companies now look really bad, and that’s hitting economies and company stocks hard ... It’s been a huge bubble, a massive misallocation of capital which now has to be wound down.” There are some beneﬁciaries, such as consumers in developed nations including the United States who are enjoying lower gasoline prices. - Reuters

CONFERENCE

Paciﬁc Rim countries close in on landmark trade agreement

INVESTMENT SOARS: Developments took place in the manufacturing sector, notably hydrocarbon industries, which includes reﬁning, petrochemicals, gas liquefaction, production of chemical fertilisers, iron and steel, food industries, and others. – File photo

Investments in GCC industries grow to $380b Nearly $158 billion of this was invested in industrial ventures over the last ﬁve years and in expanding existing industries in Gulf

MUSCAT: Total investment in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states jumped from approximately $222 billion in 2010 to about $380 billion in 2014, reflecting a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4 per cent. Of this, approximately $158 billion was invested in industrial ventures over the last five years and in expanding existing industries. Data from the Gulf Organisation for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) revealed that the GCC industrial base witnessed major expansion over the last five years. The number of manufacturing factories rose from 13.035 in 2010 to 16.292 in 2014, reflecting a fiveyear CAGR of 5.7 per cent. This also showed that 3.257 factories were set up and became operational during this short period of time. GOIC said that industrial development indicators in the GCC between 2010 and 2014 showed that GCC countries are focused on supporting and encouraging industrial development by all means. Thus, the Gulf industrial sector achieved a quantum leap, particularly in the number of factories, investments

and labour force. Furthermore, the labour force expanded by about 1.129 thousand workers in 2010 to about 1.529 thousand workers in 2014, reﬂecting an 8 per cent CAGR. New factories have provided about 400 thousand new job opportunities. Accelerated growth IMI Plus data revealed that GCC manufacturing industries recorded accelerated growth and several developments, from an increase in the number of factories and size of investment to the growth of their industrial labour force. These developments took place in the form of various industrial activities shaping the manufacturing sector, notably hydrocarbon industries, which includes reﬁning, petrochemicals, gas liquefaction, production of chemical fertilisers, iron and steel, food industries and others. This was a direct result of GCC countries supporting this sector by providing necessary infrastructure, building industrial cities, creating industrial development funds and offering a series of industrial incentives. In fact,

manufacturing industries played a critical role in achieving the strategic and economic objectives of these countries. Structural metal products The Distribution of Factories study evaluating the sector-based structure of factories operating in GCC countries at end of 2014 revealed that structural metal products, transport and other industries were ranked first, compared to other sectors in terms of the number of factories, which was 4.594 factories, representing a 28.2 per cent of the total number of factories with a five-year CAGR of 6 per cent. The second sector was chemical and petrochemical products, with 3.365 factories representing 20.7 per cent of the total operating factories and with a five-year CAGR of 6.2 per cent. The third was the building materials manufacture sector with 2.858 factories representing 17.5 per cent of the total operating factories, with a five-year CAGR of 7.6 per cent. The fourth sector was food products, beverages and tobacco ,with 1.965 factories representing 12.1 per cent of the total operating factories, with a five-year CAGR of 5.2 per cent. - ONA

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ATLANTA: Pacific trade ministers are optimistic of closing a sweeping Pacific Rim trade deal after progress on Friday on hurdles involving autos, dairy products and intellectual property protections for expensive biologic drugs. Ministers represented in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks in Atlanta met for 20 minutes before breaking for negotiators to resume work on specific issues, work that Japan’s Economy Minister Akira Amari said on Friday would likely go on all night. The United States and Australia are locked in intense negotiations over the length of time pharmaceutical companies have exclusive rights to produce and market nextgeneration medicines. Australia is one of a group of half a dozen countries resisting a United.States push to set a standard of eight years protection and see five years as a red line. Amari said talks on the issue of biologic drugs “were centered on the United States and Australia” and that negotiators were “putting their heads together” to try

US and Australia are locked in intense talks over the length of time pharmaceutical firms have exclusive rights to produce, market next-generation medicines

to ﬁnd an agreement. On the third day of talks, major progress had been made on another key sticking point, the auto trade involving Japan, Canada, the United States and Mexico, Amari said, noting countries were “one step away from completion”. He said that Mexico, Canada and Japan had neared terms of a deal on increased dairy market access and that the remaining issues involved New Zealand and the United States. New Zealand, which has 17 per cent of global dairy trade, making it the largest exporter, has been pushing for improved access for its exports as part of the TPP. But the United States is unwilling to allow

in more imports unless its farmers in turn secure better access for exports in Canada and Japan. “I think the remaining issues are between New Zealand and the United States,” Amari said of the talks involving dairy trade. Negotiators hope to wrap up Trans-Paciﬁc Partnership talks by Saturday when a joint news conference by all 12 ministers has been scheduled. Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo joked that he was conﬁdent enough to bet money on wrapping up the deal, which would establish a free trade zone covering 40 percent of the world economy, on Saturday. “I think that the dynamics are very positive,” he told reporters. - Reuters

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MARKET K ATT U PA L L I P O R T

Adani Ports inks pact with India's L&T NEW DELHI: Adani Ports and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Saturday said they have inked a pact to oversee operations of Kattupalli Port in south-Indian state Tamil Nadu. “Adani Ports (Adani) has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with L&T Shipbuilding (L&T) for evaluating the operations of the port at Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu, with effect from October 2015 for one month,” Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) said in a filing to BSE. It said definitive agreements in this regard will be entered into later. “Adani shall be responsible for Ebidta gains and losses arising from the port operation for this period,” the filing said. L&T, in a separate filing, said the shipyard will continue to be managed and operated by L&T Shipbuilding. The development comes amid reports that Gautam Adaniled Adani group is likely to take over the operational and management control of L&T Kattupalli International Container Terminal near Chennai to strengthen its presence on the east cost. APSEZ in June got Kerala government’s nod for developing the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Seaport project. The Ahmedabad-headquartered group, which already operates the country’s busiest port at Mundra in west-Indian state Gujarat, has bagged the order with foru-year timeframe for commissioning of the project. Chairman Gautam Adani had then said, “It is a strategic location being very close to international shipping route and has the potential to become the biggest transshipment hub in the region.” — PTI

Stocks come alive on Indian central bank interest rate cut Investors renewed buying as stocks rallied amid growth optimism, which got some support from a strengthening rupee and a turnaround in global stocks despite lingering uncertainty WEEKLY REPORT: Sensex resumed higher and hovered in a range of 26,431.80 and 25,287.33, before

concluding the week at 26,220.95, up 357.45 points, or 1.38 per cent. - Bloomberg ﬁle picture

MUMBAI: Domestic market ended the truncated week on a note of optimism, with the 50 bps rate cut by RBI leading to sizeable gains, helping the BSE Sensex reclaim the psychological 26,000mark and the broader Nifty end above the crucial 7,900-level. The week started on a dismal note as investor sentiment warranted support against the backdrop of an uncertain global financial scenario coupled with India’s unimpressive IIP and export figures. The market perked up when RBI chief Raghuram Rajan in the fourth bi-monthly policy review surprised financial markets by announcing a bigger-than-expected cut in the repo rate by 50 basis points to 6.75 per cent. He also al-

lowed a steady increase in foreign investment limit in government securities. Investors renewed buying as stocks rallied amid growth optimism, which got some support from a strengthening rupee and a turnaround in global stocks despite lingering uncertainty. But the buoyancy was tempered by a long weekend as the market remained closed on Friday on account of Gandhi Jayanti, drop in manufacturing PMI and hints of a US Fed rate hike by its Chairman Janet Yellen at the end of the year. The Sensex resumed higher at 25,922.71 and hovered in a range of 26,431.80 and 25,287.33, before concluding the week at 26,220.95, up 357.45 points, or 1.38 per cent. The 50-share Nifty also added

82.40 points, or 1.05 per cent, to close at 7,950.90. Buying was led by consumer durables, realty, FMCG, healthcare, power, capital goods, technology, IT and PSU sectors, which was also supported by shares from mid-cap and small-cap companies, while metal, banking and auto counters saw some proﬁt booking. In the domestic market, 20 of the 30-share Sensex pack ended higher while 10 closed lower. Dr Reddy’s Lab showed the way surging 6.51 per cent, followed by Lupin, HUL, Coal India and Reliance Industries. Among sectoral indices, consumer durables was the bright spot, which rose 3.87 per cent, followed by realty, FMCG, power and capital goods.

However, metal and and bankex both fell. Small-cap and mid-cap indices too edged up 0.92 per cent and 2.08 per cent, respectively, on buying by retail investors. Forex The rupee recovered by 65 paise against the American currency to close at 5-week high at 65.51 on fresh selling of dollars by banks and exporters on hopes of resumption of foreign capital inﬂows on the back of recovery in the equity market. Aggressive policy measures from the Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) also boosted the rupee sentiment. The rupee resumed higher at 66.11 as against the last weekend’s level of 66.16 at the Interbank For-

eign Exchange (Forex) Market and firmed up further to 65.48 before ending at the 5-week high of 65.51 , showing a gain of 65 paise or 0.98 per cent. It moved in a range of 65.48 and 66.41 during the week. Banks and exporters preferred to reduce their dollar position on hopes of capital inflows into equity market on the back of firm equity market. Taking comfort from the US Fed rate hike delay and easing inflationary pressure, the Reserve Bank slashed the repo rate by 50 basis points to 6.75 per cent from 7.25 per cent and announced a roadmap to increase foreign investment in sovereign securities. This apart, the Reserve Bank also announced a medium-term framework that will increase government bond limits for foreign portfolio investment (FPI) limit in a phased manner. Domestic market ended the truncated week with optimism with sizable gains spurred by policy rate cut by RBI , leading the BSE Sensex to reclaim psychological 26,000-mark to close at 26,220.95, showing a gain of 357.45 points or 1.38 per cent. The RBI fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 65.5540 and the Euro at 73.0796 from the last weekend’s level of 66.0993 and 73.9585, respectively. The rupee rose further against the pound to close the week at 99.23 from last weekend’s level of 100.79 and gained against the euro to 73.09 from 74.42. The domestic unit recovered against the Japanese currency to finish at 54.71 per 100 yen from last weekend’s level of 55.30. — PTI

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Trans-Paciﬁc Partnership free-trade charade JOSEPH E. STIGLITZ & ADAM S. HERSH*

NEW YORK: As negotiators and ministers from the United States and 11 other Pacific Rim countries meet in Atlanta in an effort to finalize the details of the sweeping new Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), some sober analysis is warranted. The biggest regional trade and investment agreement in history is not what it seems. You will hear much about the importance of the TPP for “free trade.” The reality is that this is an agreement to manage its members’ trade and investment relations – and to do so on behalf of each country’s most powerful business lobbies. Make no mistake: It is evident from the main outstanding issues, over which negotiators are still haggling, that the TPP is not about “free” trade. Trade in dairy products New Zealand has threatened to walk away from the agreement over the way Canada and the US manage trade in dairy products. Australia is not happy with how the US and Mexico manage trade in sugar. And the US is not happy with how Japan manages trade in rice. These industries are backed by significant voting blocs in their respective countries. And they represent just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how the TPP would advance an agenda that actually runs counter to free trade. For starters, consider what the agreement would do to expand intellectual property rights for big pharmaceutical companies, as we learned from leaked versions of the negotiat-

ing text. Economic research clearly shows the argument that such intellectual property rights promote research to be weak at best. In fact, there is evidence to the contrary: When the Supreme Court invalidated Myriad’s patent on the BRCA gene, it led to a burst of innovation that resulted in better tests at lower costs. Indeed, provisions in the TPP would restrain open competition and raise prices for consumers in the US and around the world — anathema to free trade. Seemingly arcane rule The TPP would manage trade in pharmaceuticals through a variety of seemingly arcane rule changes on issues such as “patent linkage,” “data exclusivity,” and “biologics.” The upshot is that pharmaceutical companies would effectively be allowed to extend — sometimes almost indeﬁnitely — their monopolies on patented medicines, keep cheaper generics off the market, and block “biosimilar” competitors from introducing new medicines for years. That is how the TPP will manage trade for the pharmaceutical industry if the US gets its way. Similarly, consider how the US hopes to use the TPP to manage trade for the tobacco industry. For decades, USbased tobacco companies have used foreign investor adjudication mechanisms created by agreements like the TPP to ﬁght regulations intended to curb the public-health scourge of smoking. Under these investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) systems, foreign investors gain new rights to sue national governments in binding

private arbitration for regulations they see as diminishing the expected profitability of their investments. International corporate interests tout ISDS as necessary to protect property rights where the rule of law and credible courts are lacking. But that argument is nonsense. The US is seeking the same mechanism in a similar mega-deal with the European Union, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, even though there is little question about the quality of Europe’s legal and judicial systems. To be sure, investors — wherever they call home — deserve protection from expropriation or discriminatory regulations. But ISDS goes much further: The obligation to compensate investors for losses of expected profits can and has been applied even where rules are nondiscriminatory and profits are made from causing public harm. Philip Morris International is currently prosecuting such cases against Australia and Uruguay (not a TPP partner) for requiring cigarettes to carry warning labels. Canada, under threat of a similar suit, backed down from introducing a similarly effective warning label a few years back. Given the veil of secrecy surrounding the TPP negotiations, it is not clear whether tobacco will be excluded from some aspects of ISDS. Either way, the broader issue remains: Such provisions make it hard for governments to conduct their basic functions — protecting their citizens’ health and safety, ensuring economic stability, and safeguarding the environment.

Imagine what would have happened if these provisions had been in place when the lethal effects of asbestos were discovered. Rather than shutting down manufacturers and forcing them to compensate those who had been harmed, under ISDS, governments would have had to pay the manufacturers not to kill their citizens. Taxpayers would have been hit twice — ﬁrst to pay for the health damage caused by asbestos, and then to compensate manufacturers for their lost proﬁts when the government stepped in to regulate a dangerous product. It should surprise no one that America’s international agreements produce managed rather than free trade. That is what happens when the policymaking process is closed to nonbusiness stakeholders – not to mention the people’s elected representatives in Congress. — Project Syndicate

*Joseph E. Stiglitz, a Nobel laureate in economics and University Professor at Columbia University, was Chairman of President Bill Clinton’s Council of Economic Advisers and served as Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank. *Adam S. Hersh Adam S. Hersh is Senior Economist at the Roosevelt Institute and Visiting Scholar at Columbia University’s Initiative for Policy Dialogue.

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Investors brace for stocks to fall again ahead of earnings NEW YORK: Global market volatility of the past month that sent US stocks to their worst quarter in four years shows no signs of letting up just because the calendar turned to October. Investors say they are bracing for another leg down in the S&P 500 stock index despite its positive showing last week by increasing cash and other defensive positions in their portfolios. “Do I think we go into a bear market? No. Can we inch toward it? Absolutely,” said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Rockwell Global Capital in New York. With the backdrop of slowing jobs growth in the US and the collapse of global commodity prices, third quarter corporate results will take on a heightened significance when companies begin reporting them next week, analysts said. Alcoa Inc, traditionally the first company to report its results, is scheduled to announce its third quarter earnings after the market closes on October 8. Overall, corporate earnings are expected to fall by 4.1 per cent, according to Thomson Reuters data. That figure is skewed, however, by an expected 65 per cent fall in energy sector results. “The single most determinant variable is going to be earnings at this point,” said Mark Freeman, chief investment officer at Dallas-based Westwood Holdings Group. He has been raising his cash levels, and at the same

moving more of his portfolio into healthcare and technology companies that show signs of growth. “The market continues to narrow and narrow. We’re not about to fall into a bear market, but I’m starting to think the raging bull market is over,” he said. A weaker than expected US employment report for September on Friday diminished inflation expectations, and the prospects for a dim US corporate earnings season, are all factors fanning worries that the economic recovery could be derailed. Concerns about the global economy has fueled a series of deep declines and snap-back rallies over the last month, as investors look for surer footing. The S&P index had fallen more than 10 per cent from the record high it reached May 20, and after starting with a selloff on Friday, closed up 1.42 per cent, still down 8.6 per cent from its recent high. Investors pulled $22 billion out of US equity funds in the third quarter, while putting a record $17 billion into US Treasury funds, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Those investors have had few places to hide. Of the 21 major financial asset benchmarks tracked by Reuters, only two — the US dollar and 10-year US Treasury bonds — have posted positive returns so far this year, leaving investors with the worst financial market returns since the financial crisis in 2008.— Reuters

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Bank Nizwa starts new digital banking service ‘Dial My Balance’ is a quick, efficient and user-friendly mobile solution for extra levels of convenience on-the-go

MUSCAT: For the ﬁrst time in Oman, Bank Nizwa recently introduced ‘Dial My Balance’, a seamless digital banking service that allows customers to register and instantly receive their updated account balance via SMS by dialling an assigned number.

This is part of the bank’s move towards offering alternative delivery channels, such as e-banking and its upcoming mobile application, says a press release. Easy banking With the rise of digital banking,

Bank Nizwa has been providing its growing customer base with solutions that help them bank with ease. ‘Dial My Balance’ is a quick, efficient and user-friendly mobile solution for extra levels of convenience on-the-go. Since its inception in 2013, Bank Nizwa’s expansion strategy has focused on the brick-and-mortar branch model to increase its reach and raise awareness on Islamic ﬁnance. After the recent opening of its 11th branch in the Governorate of Al Buraimi, the bank is utilising additional ways to provide customers with the most convenient Sharia-compliant products across the Sultanate.

N E T W O R K E X PA N S I O N

Qatar Airways set to start direct daily ﬂights to Sydney from March 1, 2016 DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced its highly anticipated daily direct services from Doha to Sydney starting from March 1, 2016, the third Australian city in the Qatar Airways network. Currently, the Doha-based carrier operates daily non-stop ﬂights to Melbourne and Perth with a total of 14 services each week, says a press release. Australia, with its stunning landscape of idyllic beaches and famous interior, along with its rich history and culture, draws millions of visitors each year. The most populous city of Sydney, with its ocean-side location, sandy beaches, and iconic attractions like the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge is one of Australia’s and the world’s top business and tourist destinations, and Sydney will undoubtedly be a popular ad-

dition to Qatar Airways’ rapidly growing network. Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive, Qatar Airways Group, said: “We are delighted to debut our daily Sydney ﬂights next March. The expansion of our Australia services will undoubtedly boost and strengthen the trade and commercial links that exist between Qatar and Australia, setting the stage for even more robust partnership opportunities in the near future. We look forward to carrying more travellers to and from Australia across our extensive global network and providing them with another world-class experience both on board and on the ground at the state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport in Doha.” The evening departure timings in both directions provide convenient travel times for passengers,

F U N D AY

Greater connectivity “We’re looking forward to welcoming Qatar Airways to Sydney Airport. As Skytrax’s 2015 Airline of the Year, Qatar Airways will provide passengers with a quality product and greater connectivity to destinations around the world,” said Kerrie Mather, managing director and chief executive officer, Sydney Airport. “The new daily service will signiﬁcantly boost inbound tourism to New South Wales (NSW), as well as create an estimated 3,000 jobs, including 2,500 in NSW, and contribute over $240 million to the Australian economy. Qatar Airways’ service will also provide greater air

cargo access to the Middle East and the growing Qatar market, which is great for NSW exports.” The Doha-Sydney daily flights will be operated by the Boeing 777300 aircraft which offers Qatar Airways’ award-winning in-flight hospitality and luxurious comfort across both cabins. Passengers travelling with Qatar Airways to and from Sydney in Business Class on board the Boeing 777 can enjoy one of the most comfortable fully-flat beds in the sky with 78 inches of seat pitch. In addition, the on-demand à la carte menu service allows Business Class passengers to order anything from the menu at any time during the flight. The aircraft also features the state-of the-art Oryx One entertainment system, with more than 2,000 entertainment options on individual screens in all classes.

E A R LY E X P O S U R E

ISD kindergarten conducts fancy dress competition MUSCAT: The little students of Indian School Darsait (ISD) kindergarten were given an opportunity to get their first-time experience on stage, through the two-day Fancy Dress Competition conducted in the primary school with a broad view of blending learning with fun and also with a purpose of developing their self esteem and confidence, says a press release. The little ones of kindergarten wove a magical spell as they came clad in their fancy attires and fantasies of their own, depicting the characters from fairy tales, mythology and some were even dressed up as great personalities of India, animals, insects, fruits and vegetables. Most of them conveyed enriching messages like ‘save girl child’, ‘save the earth’, ‘preserve trees’, ‘donate blood’, ‘save water’, etc while others depicted themes like global warming, fairies, fruits, vegetables, butterflies, honeybees and also enacted the roles of Mother Theresa, Bapuji and mythological characters which touched the hearts of one and all. The little angels brought an amiable ambience and the overwhelming audience retorted with their applause.

The little ones of kindergarten wove a magical spell as they came clad in their fancy attires and fantasies of their own, depicting the characters from fairy tales, mythology and some were even dressed up as great personalities of India Leena Francis (Vice Principal, Primary Section) who attended the occasion, appreciated the innovative ideas and dedicated efforts by the parents. Chocolates were distributed to all the participants and winners were felicitated by Leena and Benny Sam (Supervisor, Primary Section). The competition proved to be a great learning experience for the students and gave them a platform to explore their hidden talents.

INTENSIVE TRAINING

Muscat Malayalees Facebook group organises get-together

MUSCAT: A Facebook collaborative forum by the Malayalees, the largest of its kind in Oman, organised their fourth get-together at Qurum Park recently. Nearly 400 members of the group, stepped out from the online world to meet each other. The function started with the introduction of all the members, followed by an amazing mix of games, says a press release. Muscat Malayalees Facebook group which was started three years back is gaining popular-

and enhance connectivity to attractive business and leisure destinations across Qatar Airways’ ever-expanding global network.

ity and momentum among the Keralite mass. This group is into various social services and also has seen hosting and performing various entertainment shows in these years. This group stands out from rest of the peer groups in the fact that there is no managing committee as such, all are considered equal, without any discretion on any grounds. Members of the group look forward to a long way ahead both in terms of service and entertainment.

YOUNG LEADERS

ISWK students beneﬁt from leadership skills programme

SA introduces new graduate programme SOHAR: As part of its steadfast commitment to developing local talent, Sohar Aluminium (SA) has launched the company’s inaugural fresh graduate programme to give selected high achieving young Omani students intensive training who may become SA’s future engineers. The programme is open to engineering bachelor degree holders in the disciplines of mechanical, electrical, mechatronic, chemical, civil, or computer science who have completed their education in 2014 or 2015. SA’s existing employees who have recently completed their undergraduate education can equally apply to the programme, says a press release. Eng. Said bin Mohammed Al Masoudi, CEO of Sohar Aluminium, said: “We are proud to introduce a course tailor-made for young and ambitious Omanis who are looking for an opportunity to work for one of the Sultanate’s leading organisations. Such initiatives will strengthen the prospects of Omanis in the local industrial sector and train them to compete at global levels. This is the chance of a lifetime for these recent graduates to develop their capabilities, gain an enriched personal experience, and obtain the skills needed for them to become

the leaders of tomorrow.” He added, “The programme will also support the company’s Omanisation efforts, which currently stand at an impressive 73 per cent at all levels.” The fresh graduate programme was launched with an aim to provide Omani students with onthe-job experience, the chance to

be mentored by seasoned professionals and develop into future frontrunners. SA continues to be a strong supporter of youth empowerment, launching a series of training and development initiatives designed to equip local talent with the skills and know-how to support their growth into proﬁcient pro-

fessionals. In July, the company also launched the 2015 Summer Students Training Programme (SSTP), welcoming over 60 students from various disciplines, colleges and universities who undertook an intensive eightweek training course to prepare them for successful career and leadership roles.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

CBFS conducts training course on motor insurance

MUSCAT: The student leaders of Indian School Wadi Kabir (ISWK) attended a day-long training programme in the multipurpose hall of the school, recently. The objective was to hone their leadership skills and prepare them as the leaders of tomorrow. The programme helped the student council members understand the importance of teamwork, coor-

dination, perseverance and hard work, says a press release. The students participated in several intellectual activities which gave them ample opportunity to exhibit and further develop their leadership skills. It was a fun-ﬁlled day that not only enriched their minds but also motivated them to aim high in their lives.

MUSCAT: The College of Banking and Financial Studies (CBFS) recently conducted a high level training course on motor insurance for staff of various insurance companies in Oman in collaboration with the Capital Market Authority (CMA). The training course was facilitated by Dr Rajagopal Reddy, an experienced facilitator from CBFS, who combines vast industry experience with globally reputed insurance related qualiﬁcations, says a press release. The course covered the key areas of history of motor insurance, contract law and basic principles as applied to motor insurance, road traffic, legal system, motor

insurance documentation, Uniﬁed Motor Insurance Policy wording for Oman, application of insurance principles to motor insurance,

underwriting and rating principles, ﬂeet rating and schemes, the motor insurance market, policy covers for all classes of motor in-

surance, motor claims, motor department, administration, motor reinsurance. Dr Ahmed bin Mohsin Al Ghassani, Dean, CBFS, said: “The college is in the forefront of skills development for the banking, insurance and investments sector in the country. "During the last completed academic year 2014-15, it offered over 300 courses attended by about 3,000 participants. "The college looks forward to increased opportunities to partner CMA and also the insurance sector in general in their endeavour to accelerate the skills development and local capacity building process in the sector.”

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ROUND-UP TZC extends support to Omani Poets Forum The event is being held today by the Omani poets to express their gratitude and recognition to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said

MUSCAT: The Zubair Corporation (TZC) extended its support to the ﬁfth Omani Poets Forum to be held today at Al Musannah Technical College’s theatre under the slogan ‘Oman Icon of Peace’. The event is being held by Omani poets to express their gratitude and recognition to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, for implanting the principle of peace and coexistence in the Omani culture, to be a way of life within the Omani society and with other nations, and in recognition of the commendable role played by Oman to bring together other countries of the world to spread the meaning and value of peace and harmony among societies and cultures. The Zubair Corporation, guided by its strategy and vision to support creative Omani youth, extends its support to this literary function to promote various Omani cultural activities, says a press release. Concerted efforts are needed for the development of the Omani cultural scenery, emphasising creative production, and reﬁning, directing and developing young and creative talents to allow for a

higher level of contribution and participation in the various local and international forums. Active participation Commenting on the support of the fifth poetic Omani forum, Ibrahim Al Salmi, Social Communication manager at The Zubair Corporation, said: “The Zubair Corporation is extensively supporting the cultural and literary activities, with the approach to support any culture, art or literary events such as the activities conducted or associated with Bait Al Zubair or its various committees following The Zubair Corporation in order to meet its responsibility towards fostering the creativity of Omani youth in the cultural field and as well as giving them the opportunity to show, develop and fine-tune their talents through active participation in this area.” Explaining further, he added: “The wonderful thing about this Omani Poets Forum is that it is characterised by continuity, although it is not administered by any competent authority but rather by young Omani poets who have the motivation to work together

to display Omani poetry and literature. Another beautiful aspect associated with this forum is that it titled its message ‘Oman Icon of Peace’ in an attempt to highlight the ultimate goal of coexistence and living in harmony. This group of young Omani poets will demonstrate through their poems the significance of peace and its value to the various nations of the world. This valuable objective is emphasised by His Majesty among the Omani society as a fundamental base to all nations for coexistence and harmony. This is what makes The Zubair Corporation a true partner in this movement to give this forum the highest importance for the name of Oman and its historic status in literature and art. History confirms the long cultural heritage of ancient Arab poets and the cutting edge fluency demonstrated through this craft. I wish for the forum every success in its endeavours and achieve the desired objectives.” The Omani Poets Forum will be held for the fifth consecutive time by local poets and host a group of poets from the Arab world. The forum has already hosted in its

previous sessions a number of renowned names in poetry from Gulf countries and the Arab world in general. The forum achieved a high level of success both at the local and international level. A variety of local and international poets from the Gulf and the Arab world are taking part in this forum, among the participants are Khudair Hadi, Mohammad Al Anzi, Al Al Ahswal, Abdulrahman Al Khozami, Mohammed Mrabd, Mohammed Al Owaisi, Saad Al Matarovi, Mohammed Al Ubirand Hassan Al Mashani and many others. The Omani poet, Fahad Al Saadi, the supervisor of the Forum Management, said: “ I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to The Zubair Corporation for its support to ensure the success and outstanding performance of this forum. This ﬁfth edition of the forum will include a group of brilliant and renowned names among Arab poets and will be presented in an atmosphere that blends distinctive cultural aspects with the sweetness of poetry delivered by various poets from Gulf and Arab countries gathered together under the slogan ‘Oman Icon of Peace’. He added: “The organising committee of the Omani Poets Forum chose the slogan ‘Oman Icon of Peace’ to be the forum slogan to stress the ﬁrm belief of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who proved to the whole world that Oman is an icon of peace and peace should be spread and treasured all around the world.” It is noteworthy that The Zubair Corporation has extended support to many similar activities and groups of young Omani writers, scholars and artists in order to create opportunities to showcase their talents and creativity to their audience inside and outside Oman.

AGREEMENT

MEC to provide GSTF training programmes MUSCAT: Middle East College (MEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore based Global Science and Technology Forum (GSTF) recently to become a GSTF accredited training partner to provide specialised courses on Big Data and Internet of Things in the Sultanate. As part of the partnership, MEC will provide two specialised GSTF training programmes: Certified Big Data Science Analyst (CBDSA) and Certified Internet of Things Specialist (CIoTS) in the Sultanate of Oman, says a press release. MEC is very keen on this partnership considering the importance and significance of Big Data in this information age. It is estimated that more than two quintillion bytes of data is created every day through various data transactions. Analysing this Big Data can afford perceptive insights into the very fabric of our society which can be a key source for promoting the growth and well-being of the society. Dr Anton Ravindran, president of GSTF delivered a very informative lecture on topics like big data, cloud computing, mobile computing and data security, to an audience of security and IT experts from various organisations in Muscat. Speaking on the occasion Dr Anton said,

“We are currently experiencing a transformation from the Information Age to the Intelligence Age which many agree is largely driven by cloud computing, Big Data and mobile technologies. This is a huge and fundamental shift. When we start making things intelligent, it’s going to be a major engine for creating new products and new services as well as present new challenges that the world may not have seen in the past.” Prof. R. C. Bhattacharjee, Dean of Middle East College, spoke about MEC’s outstanding knowledge enrichment initiatives in contemporary technologies. He further highlighted its professional partnerships with Microsoft, Oracle, CISCO, EC Council, SAP and Information Technology Authority (ITA). Prof. Bhattacharjee emphasised that these activities align with the dynamic vision of MEC which is to contribute signiﬁcantly to the development of a harmonious and sustainable world through the pursuit of knowledge. He added, “We are proud to be an accredited training partner of Global Science and Technology Forum offering international certiﬁcation and training courses on current leading technologies such as Big Data Analytics and Internet of Things.”

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SOUTH AFRICAN ARTIST TO DISPLAY ARTWORK AT WOW

City Seasons Muscat announced a new artist will display artwork on WOW event ‘Wednesday On Walls’. Mariette Peens, a painter and pop artist from South Africa, will present her artwork at Al Majlis Art Café on October 7 at 7pm. Guests can visit Peens’ gallery free for the whole month of October. — Supplied image

Berger Paints official conducts seminar MUSCAT: At the recent Oman Office Show held at the International Exhibition Centre, Sandeep Utekar, head of Institutional Sales of Berger Paints, conducted a seminar on advances in paint industry focusing on how it can lead to better ergonomics and employee productivity, says a press release. He highlighted the importance of using appropriate paints in offices that are no longer selected only for their aesthetic values “When we speak of paint, the first thing that comes to mind is colour. While colour does play a role in increasing productivity by influencing moods, the paint industry today offers solutions that not only make the office look good but also increase employee productivity through eco-friendly and safe paint products. Most of us are unaware of indoor air pollution

and how cheap quality paints can be deleterious to employee health,” explained Sandeep. US Environment Protection Agency has identiﬁed that under normal circumstances, indoor air pollutants are generally up to ﬁve times higher than outside primar-

ily due to mildew, heavy metals in paints (such as lead, arsenic, mercury and chromium that are slow poisons), pathogens (can lead to asthma and cold) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), AlkylPhenylEthOxylates (APEO), Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) and Crystalline Silica. Berger Paints Usage and Awareness Studies across the GCC has come up with one common complaint repeatedly – that of frequent repainting. While environment conditions play a great role on how often this would be required, a good quality paint would reduce the constant need to repaint. Just as good quality paint does not have to be exorbitant, affordable does not have to mean low quality either. Berger Paints, part of the Asian Paints Group with a presence in over 50 countries, has brought to

Oman world class technology that is not only compliant with LEED and GS-11 but offers anti-bacterial, anti-carbonation (prevents corrosion) and intumescent coating (ﬁre protection). It is lead free and offers good washability as well as has a wide range of self healing paints for wood furniture. For those who just want their offices or homes to be painted, the colour wheel of Berger has about 1800+ shades, making customisation of your interior spaces an exercise in delight. “Getting the right paint for the industry that one works for is now the norm rather than an exception. It provides a safe environment at work place, keeps employees healthy and thus increases productivity. It has come a long way from just being a coat of colour on the wall,” Sandeep added.

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All-new Nissan Maxima 2016 makes debut in Middle East DUBAI: Nissan has unveiled the all-new, game-changing Nissan Maxima 2016 for the Middle East. The completely redesigned 8th generation model is the sportiest most powerful Maxima ever. The all-new Nissan Maxima 2016 is set to re-deﬁne its segment as it brings head turning design, enhanced performance and state-of-the-art technology to Middle East customers. Together, these attributes make the new Nissan Maxima a unique combination of sports car style with premium elegance, says a press release. Samir Cherfan, Nissan Middle East managing director, commented: “The dramatically styled all-new Nissan Maxima 2016, created by driving enthusiasts for driving enthusiasts, looks like nothing else on the road today – and drives like nothing in the segment. It not only resets Nissan Maxima’s iconic ‘4-Door Sports Car’ positioning, it sets a new standard for style, performance and technology in the large sedan segment.

“The new Nissan Maxima reinvents what has been essentially a conservative segment. It raises the bar incredibly high in classleading design, fuel efficiency, performance and technology. The market hasn’t seen anything as exciting as this within this segment.” The high performance, top-end sedan will support Nissan’s ambitious business target. Nissan expects the all-new Nissan Maxima 2016 will command a 12 per cent share in the E-segment in the GCC, with a goal of selling around 7,000 vehicles, an increase of

more than 70 per cent in sales compared to 2014. Nissan Maxima’s styling showcases Nissan’s new design language - including V-Motion front end, signature boomerang lights, kick-up C-pillars and unique ﬂoating roof appearance. Inside, the Nissan Maxima’s premium class-above, bespoke interior is anchored by a driver’s cockpit that rivals luxury vehicles. The all-new Nissan Maxima 2016, now offered in three grade levels including new S, SV and SR grade.

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PROMOTING CITIZENS

The SUV/crossover range comprises the Renault Duster,

Stomo savours success with its team of Omani operations managers

Renault Koleos and the all-new 2015 Renault Captur and lastly the recently launched LCV vehicle, the Renault Dokker Van

MUSCAT: Renault Oman from Suhail Bahwan Group has announced its unique offer for customers on the Renault Fluence till October 31. Renault’s exclusive offer comprises a plethora of beneﬁts on most of its top selling models as well as its newly launched models in 2015. Renault’s sedan segment comprises a prestigious lineup of cars that include the sleek Renault Fluence, the strikingly good looking Renault Safrane and the newly launched Renault Symbol and Renault Megane. The SUV/Crossover range comprises the Renault Duster, Renault Koleos and the all-new 2015 Renault Captur and lastly the recently launched LCV vehicle – the Renault Dokker Van, says a press release. Offer highlights Customers will be entitled to receive assured cash gift of OMR1,000 on Renault Fluence along with other beneﬁts that include free registration, six years unlimited mileage warranty and two years/ 30,000km free service (whichever is earlier). The upbeat Renault Fluence comes in a new look with the 1.6 16V 115 CVT X-Tronic automatic gearbox and the 2.0 16V 140 CVT X-Tronic automatic gearbox. Fitted with a new petrol engine that is powerful and dynamic (117hp and 156Nm), Fluence sparks with energy. With the CVT X-Tronic

next-generation automatic gearbox, the 2.0 16V 140 combines responsiveness and low fuel consumption. CVT technology – Continuously Variable Transmission – allows for smooth gear shifting with instant responses and no bumps. The new Fluence is comfortable, dynamic and lively with low fuel consumption. The fantastic Fluence With its flowing and modern lines, the Renault Fluence features new, confident and more dynamic frontal design identity. Inside, the cabin carries over the major themes of the previous version but delivers finishes that are more sophisticated and a more hitech ambience. The redesigned front end enhances the new Fluence’s unique character which takes its inspiration from the Renault F1 and the aerodynamics of the F1 cars. The focal point at the front is a prominent logo set vertically to a gloss black and chrome strips background. Meanwhile, the new Renault Fluence’s curvier lines and full surfaces ensure a more dynamic, assertive stance, underlining the model’s statusenhancing look. The other exterior features include LED lights that enhance the overall appeal of the rear of the vehicle. To exalt the design of

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omanoil shares joy of Eid with children MUSCAT: In celebration of Eid Al Adha, Oman Oil Marketing Company (omanoil) donated clothes to 500 children across Oman in collaboration with Dar Al Atta’a. The initiative was funded through omanoil’s successful At’a Campaign that ran during the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan. Under the theme ‘Together We Give More’, At’a campaign donated 10 per cent of all sales from a selected number of ahlain convenience stores in Muscat, Al Batinah, Al Sharqiyah, Al Dakhiliyah, and Salalah to charity, says a press release. Al Moatasam Al Amri, Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility executive at omanoil, said: “omanoil has made its mark as a home grown establishment committed to going beyond its core business by initiating and supporting programmes that benefit the wider community. By partnering with Dar Al Atta’a on this campaign, we

were certain that our efforts will reach those who need them most while encouraging children’s development across the country.” omanoil aims to instil a culture of social responsibility that goes beyond the company walls. To date, the company has run far-reaching social initiatives, including road safety programmes, environmental protection and awareness campaigns, blood donation drives, and fuel station safety schemes, all with a view to enhancing the quality of life for the people in the Sultanate.

the Fluence, the vehicle comes with 17” Akihiro two tone alloy wheels in the LE version. The reassuring side panels favour ﬂuid, energetic lines. The design of the front bumper is bolder, with a large lower air intake that broadens towards the base: fog lights set against a gloss black surround have the effect of visually widening this lower intake, giving the front a sporty touch. Finally, wheel arch openings that are two centimetres tighter than on the previous version provide the 2015 Fluence with an even more dynamic allure. Technology to aid driving The new Renault Fluence is packed with high-end technologies designed to make driving simpler. The principal instrument inside the cabin incorporates a large round LCD screen, the main function of which includes a digital speed display and the white segments around the circumference of the LCD screen indicate the settings of the cruise control and the speed limiter systems. The multimedia functions on the new Renault Fluence include hands free mobile phone connectivity and audio streaming music with Bluetooth or with USB / Jack connection. The Renault Fluence also offers a range of driver-assistance tech-

nologies, including the hands-free key card for no-touch locking and unlocking of doors, as well as push-button ignition in LE version. On the higher equipment level, the parking assist system of the new Fluence features four rear-parking sensors neatly integrated into the rear bumper. Another intelligent feature is the automatic parking brake, which applies itself as soon as the ignition is turned off and released once the engine is running again. Notably, the Renault Fluence is equipped with climate control system that is specially designed to cope with the intense sunlight and high levels of humidity in the Oman market. In addition, an automatic dual-zone climate control system is offered as standard equipment on the higher-end version LE. The Renault Fluence builds on the quality and safety standards of its predecessor. Reliability and durability have been the focus of detailed design work, guaranteed with extreme endurance testing, to meet the speciﬁc needs of the Oman market. SBA is largely committed to supporting Renault Oman’s growth in the Sultanate through major emphasis on customer satisfaction and by providing worldclass after-sales services in Oman.

MUSCAT: Stomo (SUEZ-Tractebel Operation and Maintenance Oman), an affiliate company of ENGIE (formerly GDF SUEZ), a long-term investor in Oman’s power sector, is aligned with the government’s goal to enhance the role of the national manpower in the Sultanate’s development. Stomo is responsible for operating and maintaining six power plants and two water desalination plants in the Sultanate and over the years has gathered an experienced team of Omani operations and maintenance experts, demonstrating its strong contributions in enhancing the partnership between the government and the private sector in the training and employment ﬁelds. With its focus on industry training and promoting citizens from within the company, Stomo has taken many talented local Omanis under its wing to provide an attractive career path within the utility and power sector in Oman, says a press release. Following the appointment of Abdullah Mohammed Salim Al Rawahi as Site Manager for Stomo’s Barka II Power and Desalination Plant in Oman, Mike Maudsley, general manager noted, “One of our key targets is to achieve 100 per cent Omanisation for operations managers and I am extremely pleased to conﬁrm that this year

we have created three new operation manager roles, this means that ﬁve of the six power plants operated by Stomo now have Omani operations managers, which is an 83 per cent achievement. “We have also recruited many new diploma and graduate employees this year and I believe that the electricity and water sector offers interesting opportunities to fuel the ambition of the local community. Stomo and ENGIE’s collaborative efforts urge Omanis to venture into the power sector as a future-proof career path. I’m also certain that Stomo is becoming a signiﬁcant employer of choice within the local community.” Juma Al Balushi, HR manager at Stomo added, “The rapidly growing power industry is in need of more creative and talented technicians and engineers and we encourage Omanis to explore this sector and emerge successful in their endeavours. “As we develop and train our people in preparation for these opportunities, we aim to create the highest quality managers with engineering expertise that ensure the safe and reliable operations of our assets. We are seeing an impressive growth in the technical engineering calibre of Omani employees and are looking forward to promoting more staff members as their experience grows.”

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Triplets born in rare delivery at Starcare The parents and the Starcare family including the doctors, nurses, midwives and the support staff shared their happiness on this occasion

MUSCAT: In a rare case triplets were born recently at the Starcare Hospital. To triple the joy, the children and mother remain healthy while the family is extremely delighted. The parents and the Starcare family including the doctors, nurses, midwives and the support staff shared their happiness on this occasion, says a press release. “We had a great experience during my wife’s pregnancy. Nobody

ever believed that triplets can be born here in Oman, but Doctor Ganga convinced us that it’s possible. By her word we continued our consultations at Starcare. All the staff at Starcare are very helpful, Starcare has great patient care and excellent clinical standards,” said the father of the children. Though it was a challenge for the doctors and the medical team as triplets are very rare and need expert clinical acumen and facilities to support, Starcare hospital has reinforced the belief of its patients, says a press release. “The smiling faces of the parents with little treasures give us the real happiness. Thanks to the clinical team and support staff at the hospital,” remarked Dr Ganga,

who was the treating obstetrician and gynaecologist. Good team work Dr Achini De Silva, senior paediatrician who took care of the babies at Starcare Hospital, said: “It was a challenge initially as this was the ﬁrst time we had triplets at Starcare Hospital. Thanks to the good team work we were able to discharge all three babies after 10 days without any complications. I am delighted to say that for their ﬁrst month checkup, their growth showed progress with very good weight gain. They had achieved their normal milestones.” As Starcare hospital Seeb has made a name in Oman as an internationally accredited hospital,

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more and more complicated cases are seeking care in the hospital. Anticipating this fact, the management of Starcare Seeb is looking into the possibilities of expanding and upgrading the facilities further in order to accommodate the ever increasing demand. Unique experience The hospital believes motherhood is a unique experience. While welcoming a new life, they share patients’ anxieties and lend a hand of expertise with their elite panel of consultants and specialist gynecologists and a hand of care with their Arab and European trained midwives and nursing team ably supported with best of facilities and superior delivery suites.

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ahlibank announces MyHassad winners MUSCAT: In its latest draw, ahlibank announced the names of the MyHassad daily prize draw winners. Salim Said Al Bakhet Fadhil from Salalah branch, Hussein Ali Hamed Al Qamshuii from Ibri branch, Humaid Mubarak SaAleh Al Araimi from Khuwair branch, Ahmed Tufail Ur Rehman Ur Rehman from Main branch and Said Awadh Masoud Al Shahri from Salalah branch, were the lucky winners of OMR1,000 each for the week, says a press release. MyHassad savings account continues to successfully satisfy the existing customers and attract new ones. MyHassad Saving Scheme was introduced in July 2008 as an extension of the bank’s tradition of product innovation. Opening MyHassad Saving account is simple and easy. Customers need only to open their MyHassad account with OMR100 for their chance to win OMR1,000 in the next working day’s draw hence their chance to “open today and win tomorrow” continues. Further enhancements in March 2009 allows customers to participate in the OMR10,000 monthly draw, by maintaining a minimum

OMR250 during the month. Effective from June 2010 customers can also transfer their salaries to MyHassad saving account and will be eligible to enter in the daily, monthly draw as per the balance maintained. This highlights the commitment of the bank to its long-term MyHassad account holders. As one of the leading banks in the Sultanate, ahlibank pledges to provide innovative, efficient and secure products and services to give their valued customers a convenient banking experience. Opening an account with ahlibank is the ﬁrst step towards smarter and convenient banking services. ahlibank accounts deliver an extensive and comprehensive range of beneﬁts, personal banking services and instant access through Online and SMS Banking. The Bank’s EMV (Chip) debit card provides global access to funds both at ATMs and shopping outlets. Credit cards allow greater freedom to shop with ease with lowest minimum payment of 3 per cent and the advanced online banking services offer easy access to accounts making banking with ahlibank a convenient experience.

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alizz third in GCC Financial Disclosure Index rankings

Al Injaz School instals student leaders at investiture ceremony MUSCAT: Al Injaz Private School celebrated its Investiture Ceremony recently and the Al Injazians put up a wonderful show, keeping the motto of ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’ in mind. There is nothing as precious as seeing the young minds committing themselves to leadership, pledging to take it forward and setting an example for their peers. Fatima Abdul Abbas Noorani, director general of Private Schools, Ministry of Education, was the guest of honour. Amita Sharma, Director, Al Injaz School, was also present, says a press release. The programme began with a welcome bouquet being presented to the chief guest, followed by the national anthem of Oman. After the salutations to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Quran recitation was done by Mazin Dawood of 7B. The chief guest motivated the students with her inspiring words and praised the school for thinking of instilling the leadership

The chief guest motivated the students with her inspiring words and praised the school for thinking of instilling the leadership qualities in students at such a young age

qualities in students at such a young age. The students marched to the stage in a disciplined way. The ceremony moved further with the chief guest giving the pledge to the selected council members. They

were encouraged and applauded by their mates present there to boost them up. The leaders for the respective Houses i.e the Captains and the Vice Captains were also sworn in to perform their duties with loyalty. The House Captains were honoured by handing over their House Colour ﬂag by the chief guest. The duties of Head Boy and Head Girl of the school went to Mazin Warith Al Mawali and Ghaniya Talib Ahmed Al Harthy, respectively. The chief guest also awarded the students who excelled in academics and shone with ﬂying colours. The winners of International Olympiads were also rewarded with medals. It was an encouraging sight to see the young leaders marching with a victorious smile. The programme concluded with the beaming students happily marching away with their newly bestowed responsibilities. The others had a dream in their eyes and strong will in their hearts to be the upcoming star next year.

MUSCAT: alizz Islamic bank, the newest full-fledged Islamic bank in Oman, leads in the GCC financial disclosure index ranking. The conveners of the 22nd annual World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) revealed recently in a press release the ranking of the top 5 GCC Islamic banks rated according to their financial disclosure, subsequent to the announcement of the launch of the WIBC Leaderboard. As per the rankings, alizz Islamic bank was positioned at the forefront in third place with two other GCC Islamic banks with a score of 66 respectively, says a press release. Speaking about the global importance of financial disclosures for financial stability, Salaam Al Shaksy, alizz Islamic bank’s CEO, said: “Mounting evidence has proven that the market gives a higher value to firms that are upfront with investors and analysts. We are grateful to the World Islamic Banking Leadboard for this prestigious recognition. At alizz we value our shareholders and ultimately believe the importance of corporate transparency.” Middle East Global Advisors, the organisers of the WIBC for the past 22 years, utilises the Financial Disclosure Index as

one of the sub-indicators of the WIBC Leaderboard, an industry benchmark that will form the basis of the WIBC Performance Awards 2015. Refreshing Dr Sayd Farook, vice chairman and chief executive officer, Middle East Global Advisors, said: “It is fantastic and refreshing to have alizz Islamic bank, one of the newest Islamic banks in the world, lead the GCC Islamic finance industry when it comes to financial disclosure. The World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) Leaderboard is a truly innovative performance assessment for the global Islamic finance industry and is based on a variety of robust financial and governance metrics.

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Bank Sohar promotes 3 Omani staff as managers MUSCAT: Stemming from its longstanding commitment towards developing local talent and ensuring their steady career progression, Bank Sohar has promoted three existing Omani staff to head each of its three new districts for Muscat, Batinah and Interior regions. In addition, the bank has also announced the promotion of two executives within the bank to take on new roles as senior chief managers of the Salalah and MBD branches, says a press release. Commenting on the strategy underpinning the new structure, Rashad Ali Al Musaﬁr, Acting CEO of Bank Sohar said, “At Bank Sohar we believe that the growth of our staff and their professional successes go hand-in-hand with that of the bank as a whole. As a result we always give preference to our existing staff when new positions open up, providing them with an invaluable opportunity to further their professional careers. A case in point is the bank’s retail business, which has grown tremendously with an increased branch network and the clientele base over the past few years. In order to support this continuous growth we have taken a focused approach towards business ex-

Financial transparency is a key expectation from regulators and consumers in the post-financial crisis era and with a score of 66, alizz Islamic bank serves as a leader in this regard. I wish Alizz Islamic Bank all the best for the WIBC Performance Awards this December 2nd.” The financial disclosure rating measures the extent to which customers and stakeholders are protected through disclosure of ownership and financial information. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating more disclosure. First in the series of the WIBC Leaderboard performance indicators, the Financial Disclosure Index chart shows the bank’s name (horizontal axis) and Financial Disclosure Index score (vertical axis) of the top 5 Islamic banks in the GCC ranked including alizz Islamic bank on the basis of financial disclosure score. In a period of high information asymmetry, where the customers interests are not wholly protected from spillovers and systemic risks, the financial disclosure index serves as an essential governance metric that can help regulators ensure that a stable and an efficient banking system is in place.

pansion while closely monitoring the operational efficiency of our branch network. Switching from a zonal management structure to dedicated districts allows us effectively achieve this goal. In keeping with our ideology, we have provided these senior positions to our existing staff; thereby ensuring employee empowerment down the line.” As part of its new district management structure, which replaces the former zonal structure, Fahad Abdullah Al Hooti, former senior chief manager of MBD Branch has been appointed as the district manager of the Muscat. Replacing him in his former role as senior chief manager of the MBD branch is Salam Salim Al Tubi, who was Azaiba branch manager. Heading Batinah will be Rashid Saif Al Maskry, while Amour Hamoud Al Habsi will head the Interior District and Amur Said Al Amri, as the senior chief manager of Salalah branch. Munira Abdulnabi Macki, DGM Human Resource and Corporate Support at Bank Sohar said; “The employment and development of the qualiﬁed nationals has always been a cornerstone of the bank’s operational strategies.”

ISC Marathi Wing’s musical show today MUSCAT: Veteran Indian singer and eminent music composer Padmashree Pandit Hridayanath Mangeshkar and Radha Mangeshkar will perform ‘BhavSargam’ at the Indian Embassy Auditorium today at 7.30pm. The show is being presented by the Marathi Wing of Indian Social Club Muscat and gates will open at 6.30pm. ‘BhavSargam’ has been entertaining Marathi music lovers all over the world for over 45 years. The show has provided a platform to many upcoming singers and musicians, says a press release. Pt Hridayanath, or Balasaheb as he is popularly known, has composed music for creations by philosopher saints including Dnyaneshwar, Mirabai and Kabir, freedom ﬁghters like Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, and poets like Ghalib. His compositions have also been rendered by Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, Padma Bhushan Asha Bhonsle, Pandit Suresh Wadkar and others. Among his many awards are the title of Best Music Director in 1991 for Lekin.

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Oman’s Omar, Alkhatab win gold at Asian Bench Press Championships In the junior -74kg category, Alkhatab Aulad Thani managed to lift 135kgs in his third attempt to beat Iraq’s Moosa for gold

MUSCAT: Omar Al Zakwani and Alkhatab Aulad Thani won gold medals for hosts Oman on the second day of action at the Asian Bench Press Championships at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Saturday. In the junior -74kg category, Alkhatab Aulad Thani managed to lift 135kgs in his third attempt to beat Iraq’s Moosa for gold. Alkhatab went for a gradual increase in the weight, ﬁrst successfully lifting 115 kgs and then 125 kgs in his second attempt before

GOLDEN BOYS: Oman’s Alkhatab Aulad Thani celebrates on the podium after winning the -74kg gold medal. Oman’s Omar Al Zakhwani, centre in right photo, celebrates with

an Omani ﬂag after winning the -74kg gold in the junior category.

clinching the gold with a 135kg lift. Moosa, on the other hand, failed in his attempt to lift 142.5 kgs. Omar Al Zakhwani’s gold came in the -74kg for youth category when he succeeded in lifting 195kgs in his third attempt. Omar started with a 185kg lift

and then went for 195kgs in his second attempt, which he failed to lift. However, Omar succeeded in his next attempt to bag the gold. In the afternoon action, Omani athletes bagged two silver and a bronze. Nabras Aulad Thani won silver in the junior and youth 83kg

category. He lifted 125kgs while Mohammed Aulad Thani won a bronze medal after lifting 70kgs in the same event. Meanwhile, Mazin Al Khusaibi won silver in the -83kg category with a lift of 125kgs in his third attempt. Aiman Al Hassani ﬁnished fourth in the

74kg open category and managed to lift 157.5kgs . Omar Al Zakhwani said he is proud of wining laurels for the country as it readies to celebrate the 45th National Day. He hoped that the Ministry of Sports Affairs and the Oman Committee for Powerlifting host more

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AASF Asian age group meet begins in Thailand

AT THE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Oman Swimming Association chief Taha Al Kishry, centre, poses for a photo

along with his fellow AASF officials during the Asian Age Group Swim Championships in Bangkok.

such international championships in future so that the Omani athletes get an opportunity to perform and win medals in front of home fans. On Friday, Yahya Al Kiyumi opened account with a -66kg gold while Khalifa Al Jamahi took the bronze in the same category.

MUSCAT: The eight Asian Swimming Federation (AASF) Asian Age Group Championships began in Thai capital of Bangkok on Saturday. Oman Swimming Association chief Taha Al Kishry, who is also the Director General of AASF, attended the inaugural ceremony along with the Oman delegation, including swimmers, coaches, technical and administrative staff. Around 1,300 athletes, technical and administrative officials from 34 countries are taking part in the championships. At the championships, Oman will be represented by Abdulrahman Al Kulaibi and Shihab Aladdin.

Abdulrahman Al Kulaibi will take part in the 15-17 years category and will compete in 50m backstroke, 200m backstroke and 200m freestyle events. Shihab Aladdin will be seen in action in the 13-14 years category in 50m, 100m and 200m events. They are accompanied by coach Ahmed Al Kulaibi. Meanwhile, the AASF has scheduled to a number of official meetings and workshops for the officials from various nations taking part in the championships. Uzbekistan, meanwhile, submitted an application seeking the hosting rights of 2018 championships.

Boks hold off brave Scots NEWCASTLE: South Africa held their nerve to outmuscle Scotland 34-16 in a Pool B match on Saturday and keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive. The Springboks, upset 3432 by Japan in their first game, dominated the first half and tries by flanker Schalk Burger and winger JP Pietersen gave them a 20-3 lead at the interval. Scotland fought back with a fine try by winger Tommy Seymour after an interception, but Handre Pollard kept South Africa in control of the match. - Reuters

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Zimbabwe level series as bad light halts Pakistan SCOREBOARD

With darkness descending on Harare, home umpire Matibiri and Palliyaguruge from Sri Lanka pulled the players from the ﬁeld and revised the target to 262, leaving Zimbabwe victorious

ZIMBABWE H. Masakadza c Irfan b Riaz 7 C. Chibhabha c S. Ahmed b Riaz 90 B. Chari c Hafeez b Irfan 39 S. Williams c Hafeez b Riaz 10 E. Chigumbura hit wkt b Riaz 67 S. Raza c S. Ahmed b Yamin 32 R. Mutumbami not out 14 L. Jongwe not out 4 Extras (b-2, lb-1, nb-1, w-9) 13 Total (6 wkts, 50 overs) 276 Fall of wickets: 1-27, 2-118, 3-132, 4-191, 5-253, 6-267. Bowling: M. Irfan 10-1-47-1 (w-2), A. Yamin 5-0-38-1 (nb-1, w-2), W. Riaz 10-1-63-4 (w1), Y. Shah 6-0-30-0 (w-1), B. Asif 8-0-39-0 (w-1), A. Ali 4-0-22-0, S. Malik 7-0-34-0. PAKISTAN A. Ali b Panyangara 1 B. Asif c Chigumbura b Panyangara 0

M. Hafeez run out 27 A. Shaﬁq c Mutumbami b Jongwe 1 S. Malik (not out) 96 S. Ahmed c Williams b Chibhabha 9 M. Rizwan c Nyumbu b Cremer 8 A. Yamin c Mutumbami b Chigumbura 62 W. Riaz run out 3 Y. Shah not out 32 Extras (b-4, nb-1, w-12) 17 Total (8 wkts, 48 overs) 256 Fall of wickets: 1-2, 2-8, 3-17, 4-40, 5-56, 6-76, 7-187, 8-193. Bowling: T. Panyangara 9-0-44-2 (w-2), L. Jongwe 8-1-41-1 (w-1), S. Williams 100-33-0, C. Chibhabha 8-0-55-1 (nb-1, w-1), G. Cremer 1.4-0-8-1, J. Nyumbu 6.2-0-38-0 (w-3), E. Chigumbura 5-0-33-1 (w-2). Result: Zimbabwe won by 5 runs (D/L Method)

with the visitors stranded on 256 for eight in 48 overs

HARARE: Opener Chamu Chibhabha hit 90 as Zimbabwe, aided by bad light, held off a spirited revival from Pakistan to level the One-day International (ODI) series with a ﬁve-run victory in the

second match at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. Steady innings Chibhabha’s steady innings propelled the home side to 276 for six wickets in their 50 overs after being sent in to bat. Pakistan collapsed to 76 for six in their reply, before rallying in the second half of their innings on the back of an excellent 96 not out from experienced batsman Shoaib

Malik to leave them with 21 to get from the ﬁnal two overs. But with darkness descending on Harare, home umpire Jeremiah Matibiri and Ruchira Palliyaguruge from Sri Lanka pulled the players from the ﬁeld and revised the Pakistan target to 262, leaving Zimbabwe victorious with the visitors stranded on 256 for eight in 48 overs. Chibhabha, who was out for 99 when Zimbabwe toured Pakistan

in May, looked as though he would score his maiden ODI ton before poor footwork saw him flash at a wide delivery from seamer Wahab Riaz and offer a low catch to wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed. It was one of four wickets in the innings for Riaz, who also had home skipper Elton Chigumbura out hit wicket for a well-played 67 from 55 balls. Standing back in the crease, Chigumbura attempted to smash a low full toss, but succeeded only in crashing his bat into the wickets as he played the shot. Riaz finished with figures of four for 63 in his 10 overs. Pakistan made a disastrous start to their reply as Zimbabwe seamer Tinashe Panyangara dismissed both openers cheaply on his way to figures of two for 44 in nine overs. But the tourist mounted a superb rearguard action when Malik and Aamer Yamin (62 from 68 balls) put on 111 for the seventh wicket. Malik, who was four runs short of becoming the first ever Pakistan number five to score a century in a chase, added a further 63 with Yasir Shah (32 not out) for the ninth wicket before the light intervened and halted their charge. The series deciding match will be played at the same venue on Monday. - Reuters

UNLUCKY: Sri Lankan umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge, left, talks to Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik and Yasir Shah after the play was suspended due to bad light during their ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare on Saturday. – AP/PTI

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You can’t get hit for three sixes or boundaries in an over: Dhoni DHARAMSALA: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that two or three bad overs that saw too many boundaries being leaked cost them the ﬁrst Twenty20 International against South Africa here. Indian bowlers were unable to defend their 199-run total at the HPCA Stadium as South Africa took lead in three-match series with a comfortable seven-wicket win. Young left-arm spinner Axar Patel was hammered around the park with man of the match JeanPaul Duminy (68 not out) hitting him for three sixes in the 16th over, collecting 22 runs. Dhoni said it was imperative

for the bowlers to make a strong comeback after being taken to task but that did not happen. “Looking at the conditions it was more of a war of batsmen. At times you have to take pressure off the bowlers, deﬁnitely the sides will hit big shots. Once you get hit, how you come back and bowl the next delivery that is very important. You can’t get hit for three sixes or boundaries in an over that gives a lot of runs and gives momentum to the opposition batsmen” Dhoni said after the match on Friday. The captain though was not too unhappy with his bowlers, considering the favourable con-

ditions for the batsmen, but said two or three bad overs intermittently hurt them badly. After Patel’s poor 16th over, Bhuvneshwar Kumar conceded a six and a four in the ﬁrst two balls of the penultimate over and that took the game away from India. “There were phases in the game, at least two phases of four deliveries each where we gave away lot of runs. That actually put lot of pressure. “Overall I think, when you score 200 on a good wicket, there will be considerable pressure on the bowlers to defend because opposition will also look to chase down the total.” - PTI CRICKET

Ex-Australian cricketer Kline passes away MELBOURNE: Former Australian Test cricketer Lindsay Kline has died at the age of 81. Kline is best known as the man who faced the last ball of the ﬁrst tied Test, between Australia and the West Indies in 1960. A left-arm wrist spinner, Kline played 13 Test matches between 1957-61, capturing 34 wickets at an average of 22.82. He took a hat-trick in just his second Test, against South Africa in Cape Town in January, 1958. “Throughout his cricket career, he was involved in some extraordinary moments that have become part of the rich history of our great game,” Cricket Australia Chief Executive James Sutherland said in a statement. “It has been a very sad year for Australian cricket with the passing of a number of treasured members of our community including Richie Benaud, Arthur Morris and now Lindsay Kline.” - Reuters

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SPORTS Oman eye win against Kyrgyzstan after goalless draw with Lebanon In their ﬁrst match, Rasheed Jabercoached Omanis failed to break the defensive wall of Lebanon and had to settle for a goalless draw. But they will be hoping to earn full points against Kyrgyzstan on Sunday MIDFIELD BATTLE: Action from Oman-Lebanon match in Group D qualiﬁers for AFC U-19 Championship in Doha. – Supplied photo

MUSCAT: Oman, who dropped two points in a goalless draw in their opening match against Lebanon, will be eyeing full points when they take on Kyrgyzstan in Group D qualiﬁers of the AFC U-19 Championship on Sunday.

In their ﬁrst match played at the Grand Hamad Stadium in Qatari capital of Doha on Friday, Rasheed Jaber-coached Omanis failed to break the defensive wall of Lebanon and had to settle for a goalless draw. The reigning GCC under-19

champions will hopfully ﬁnd their scoring touch against Kyrgyzstan on Sunday. It will be a do or die for Omanis as only a victory will keep them in hunt for a place in the AFC U-19 Championship ﬁnals to be hosted by Bahrain

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READY FOR THE BATTLE: Oman under-23 team train in Doha on Saturday. – Supplied photo

Oman lock horns with UAE at U-23 WAFF tournament MUSCAT: The Oman Olympic team are all set for their opening match where they will face the regional rivals the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the inaugural West Asia Football Federation (WAFF) Championship on Sunday. The Sultanate team’s opening match of Group C will be played Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in the Qatari capital of Doha and Hamad Al Azzani-coached Omanis are hoping to start their campaign with a positive result. According to the Oman Football Association (OFA) officials, the team are ready for the challenge against the UAE team. On the eve of the match, Oman team underwent their ﬁnal training session at Doha’s Aspire Academy on Saturday during which coach Hamad Al Azzani gave a pep talk to his wards before trying out his combinations and tactics during the practice. At the start of the training, Hamad Al Azzani, speaking in the presence of assistant coach Mohammed Al Araimi, goalkeepers trainer Harun Al Bartamani and other support staff as well as team manager Salah bi Thuwaini Al Araimi, OFA General Secretary Sultan Al Zadjali and board members of the association,

BIG RESPONSIBILITY: Oman U-23 team coach Hamad Al Azzani.

urged the players to show their full potential and play according to the plan chalked out by the coaching staff. The tournament, scheduled to run till October 14, has attracted ten teams who divided into three groups. After the UAE match, Oman are scheduled to complete their group engagements on October 7 with a match against Syria. The top team from each group as well as the best second-placed team will advance to the semiﬁnals, which will be played on October 10. The ﬁnal and the

third-place playoff will take place on October 14. Oman team includes Ahmed Al Rawahi, Hasan Al Saadi, Mohamed Al Rawahi, Nader Awadh, Yaseen Al Sheyadi, Mahmood Mabrook, Al Munther Al Alawi, Omar Al Malki, Marwan Teib, Ahmed Al Siyabi, Amjed Al Harthi, Dawood Al Kahhali, Khalid Al Hamadani, Jameel Al Yahmadi, Muath Al Khaldi, Mohanned Al Hasni, Hatem Al Rushdi, Abdullah Fawaz, Thani Al Rushidi, Azzan Al Tamtami, Yousef Al Mukhaini, Bilal Al Balushi and Omar Al Fazari.

in 2016. Oman will complete their group engagements with a match against hosts Qatar on Tuesday. Big win for Qatar Meanwhile, Qatar made a positive start in their quest to defend their

AFC U-19 Championship crown with a comprehensive 7-1 defeat of Kyrgyzstan on Friday. According to news posted on Asia Football Confederation (AFC) website, Sayed Issa put hosts Qatar 1-0 up at the Grand Hamad Stadi-

um when he scored the first of his double 12 minutes into the match before Bassam Al Rawai doubled the advantage with ten minutes of the first half remaining. Qatar, who won their first continental under-19 title with a 1-0 win over DPR Korea in the 2014 final in Myanmar, upped the tempo in the second half and by the hour mark had taken the score to 5-1 with goals from Abdelrahman Moustafa (51st) and skipper Abdullah Abdulsalam Al Ahrak (54th) preceding Hazem Sheta’s 61st minute penalty, which restored Qatar’s four-goal lead that had been temporarily pegged back to three after Kyrgyzstan forward Kadybrek Shaarbekov had reduced the deficit three minutes earlier. Substitute Khalid Muneer Mazeed, who replaced Abdelrahman Moustafa in the 59th minute, made it 6-1 in the 71st minute before Sayed Issa sealed the win with his second of the match with eight minutes left to play. Ten group winners and five best second-placed teams will qualify for the finals while hosts Bahrain received an automatic qualification. If Bahrain finish top of their qualifying group or one of the five second best-placed teams, the next (6th) second-placed team will qualify for the final competition.

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Manohar all set to be elected as BCCI boss

DOMINANT DISPLAY: The Wave, Muscat and Oman Air compete in Act 7 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Istanbul. – Supplied photo

The Wave and Oman Air on the podium at Istanbul Act Seven of eight races completed featured either Oman Air or The Wave, Muscat, or both, on the podium leaving Leigh McMillan’s team at the top of the leaderboard with 132 points and Oman Air in third on 107 points with SAP sandwiched in the middle on 117 points

MUSCAT: Oman Sail has a ﬁrm hold on the Extreme Sailing Series podium in Istanbul after Leigh McMillan and his crew on The Wave, Muscat extended their lead to 15 points and inspired their teammates led by Stevie Morrison on Oman Air to another strong performance with a best ever third place overall. The open waters of the Bosphorus Straits are once again delivering some of the best conditions seen all season and for the experi-

enced McMillan, right-hand man Pete Greenhalgh and tactician Sarah Ayton, the frisky breeze of between 15 to 20 knots is bringing out the best in them. “We are sailing the boat fast because these conditions are really playing to our strengths,” said Greenhalgh. “We are solid when there is a bit of wind with some difficult shifts but we are reading the shifts well and loving it. It might be a different story if things become light and

ﬂuffy but at the moment, this is fast tactical sailing, we are doing a really nice job and it is really exciting.” The Wave, Muscat started and ﬁnished the day with outright wins and added another in the third race of the day, fending off a challenge from Oman Air who crossed the line in second. Seven of eight races completed featured either Oman Air or The Wave, Muscat, or both, on the podium leaving McMillan’s team at the top of the leaderboard with 132 points and Oman Air in third on 107 with SAP sandwiched in the middle on 117 points. “We have had a very good two days and we are very happy,” said Oman Air skipper Stevie Morrison. “The courses are slightly shorter and it is shifty and gusty but we are pleased with how it is going. “There is still a lot of room for improvement and we will certainly be going all out to keep chipping away over the next two days.” His bowman Ali Al Balushi pointed to an improvement in crew communications as one of the reasons why Istanbul is proving to be Oman Air’s best event so far in 2015.

“This was probably close to the best day we have had this year but there is still a long way to go and a lot to do,” he said. “We are performing better together as a team — our communications are better, our planning is better and our starts are better. We are also fighting harder and we will continue to fight hard tomorrow because this is our best chance of finishing on the podium.” Spirits were high off the water too as Oman Sail played host to a group of distinguished corporate guests in Istanbul. Some had travelled from Oman to see how Oman Sail and the Ministry of Tourism promote Oman overseas and the rest comprised some of the top travel firms across Turkey. At the Bullitt GC32 Racing Tour in Marseille, Sultanate of Oman were lying in third place after finishing on the podium in five out of six races. Led by Olympic sailor Nathan Outteridge, who is standing in for Extreme skipper Leigh McMillan, Sultanate of Oman were five points adrift of leaders Alinghi and just 2 points behind Spindrift.

DETERMINED: Ali Al Balushi of Oman Air in action. – Supplied photo

MUMBAI: Shashank Manohar is all set to take over as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president at the Board’s Special General meeeting here on Sunday after emerging as the only candidate, marking an unusually smooth transition of power following the demise of Jagmohan Dalmiya. All the six units of East Zone unanimously proposed Manohar’s candidature for the president’s post, reﬂecting former chief N Srinivasan’s diminishing hold in board’s power politics. The 58-year-old Vidarbhabased lawyer will take over the reins of BCCI for the second time after Dalmiya’s sudden demise in Kolkata last month. With BCCI’s Special General Meeting scheduled on Sunday, Manohar’s appointment to the hot seat is just a mere formality after the scrutiny of the nomination forms showed that all the six East Zone units have separately signed as proposers. A BCCI by-election needs only one proposer from the zone which is electing the president and Manohar got the nod from all the six associations. Manohar’s was the lone nomination at the end of the 7.00 pm deadline. Interestingly, one of the proposers for Manohar was late Jagmohan Dalmiya’s son Avishek, who is representing his family club National Cricket Club (NCC) in the upcoming SGM. Srinivasan will not be attending the meeting with Tamil Nadu Cricket Association being represented by P S Raman. The others who also proposed Manohar’s name are Saurav Ganguly from Bengal, Saurav Dasgupta from Tripura, Gautam Roy from Assam, Ashirbad Behera of Odisha and Sanjay Singh of Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA). “All the six units of East Zone separately proposed Manohar’s name to show that they are ﬁrmly backing his candidature,” a representative from East said. Manohar’s earlier stint was three years between 2008-09 and 2010-11. His appointment also means that N Srinivasan now has little chance of coming back into the BCCI fold till 2017 when the Vidarbha man’s tenure ends. Manohar has the responsibility to guide the BCCI to its stable self after a troubled era under Tamil Nadu strongman Srinivasan whose tenure was marked by acrimony within and outside the board’s portals. - PTI

ISC BADMINTON

Sailee downs Gauri to keep U-18 title MUSCAT: Indomitable Sailee Kerkar continued to dominate the senior girls’ section at the National Bank of Oman-sponsored Annual Badminton Tournament organised by the Indian Social Club (ISC) Muscat and successfully defended the girls’ under-18 singles title. In the ﬁnal, the favourite defeated Gauri Krishna 21-16, 2112. Sailees’s domination has been such that none has come close to dethroning her. Gauri though, did make her presence felt and challenged Sailee. After trailing 5-10, Gauri rallied to 9-10 before Sailee played with tact and reeled off the next ﬁve points. Gauri was found wanting as Sailee unleashed brilliant

FINALISTS: Sailee Kerkar, left, and Gauri Krishna.

placements to wrap up the ﬁrst game. Sailee opened up a a good 11-3 lead in the second although Gauri regained some ground Sailee was a notch above and wrapped up the title with a delicate drop.

In the ﬁrst round of the veterans’ doubles, the duo of VA Francis and Yogesh Narula faced some resistance in the ﬁrst game before easing past Ameenuddin and Pramod Karajgikar 21-16, 21-9.

In the second round matches, the top seeded duo of Percy and Ronnie Pereira were stretched to the limit before scraping past Vinod VT and VD Sajeev. The top seeds shrugged off a scratchy start and had to dig deep before overcoming Vinod and Sajeev 16-21, 21-18, 21-17. In another second round match, the No. 2 seeds PT Francis and Saji Abraham emerged 21-15, 21-8 winners over VA Francis and Yogesh Narula, the third seeded pair of Sunil Kumar and Shibu John faced some resistance before downing Rajeev Kumar and Ummen 21-17, 21-19 and No. 4 seeds Sunil Alwin and Babu Said showed good teamwork in their 21-12, 21-17 victory over Harish PC and Unnikrishnan.

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Nelson Mandela inducted to Rugby Hall of Fame

MOMENTOUS OCCASION: A ﬁle photo taken on June 24, 1995

shows South Africa’s then president Nelson Mandela congratulating South Africa’s captain Francois Pienaar before handing him the Webb Ellis Cup after the Rugby World Cup ﬁnal against New Zealand at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. – AFP

NEWCASTLE: Late South African President Nelson Mandela, who brought white and black South Africans together through rugby after the end of apartheid, was posthumously inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame on Saturday. Francois Pienaar, the captain of the Springboks team that won the World Cup on home soil in 1995 and who worked closely with Mandela, received the Hall of Fame cap in a special ceremony on the pitch before the start of South Africa’s match against Scotland at St. James’ Park, Newcastle. In the apartheid years, rugby union was the favoured sport of the white minority and seen by many blacks as a symbol of racial segregation. Mandela, who won South Africa’s ﬁrst all-race election in 1994 after a lifetime of struggle, sought to heal the wounds by embracing rugby as a national sport. He famously appeared at the World Cup ﬁnal at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, on June 24, 1995, in a

In the apartheid years, rugby union was the favoured sport of the white minority and seen by many blacks as a symbol of racial segregation. Mandela sought to heal the wounds by embracing rugby as a national sport

green Springboks jersey and cap. After the South Africa team beat New Zealand, he presented the trophy to Pienaar on the pitch in what is widely seen as a deﬁning moment in South Africa’s modern history. World Rugby Chairman Bernard Lapasset, presenting the cap to Pienaar and South Africa’s Deputy Sports Minister Gert Oosthuizen, said it was a ﬁtting tribute to a man who did so much for his country and for rugby union. “He was instrumental in turning Rugby World Cup 1995 into a mo-

Japan rout Samoa to keep quarterﬁnal dream alive performance from Eddie Jones’ side left the Brave Blossoms with hope of reaching the last eight for the ﬁrst time

SENSATIONAL: Japan’s Ayumu Goromaru and Kosei Ono celebrate their victory over Samoa

in a Pool B match of the Rugby World Cup in Milton Keynes on Saturday. – Reuters

quick recycled ball and smooth handling in the backline another feature of their play, Japan deservedly led 20-0 at halftime. The majority of points stemmed from Samoan indiscipline, which was routinely punished by referee Craig Joubert and the boot of fullback Ayumu Goromaru. Joubert’s patience with the Paciﬁc Islanders was already wearing thin, having ordered forwards Faiﬁli Levave and Sakaria Taulafo to the sin bin in quick succession, when he awarded Japan a penalty try after 23 minutes for yet anoth-

er indiscretion in the scrum. Samoa, who felt the full force of a Springboks backlash in a 46-6 defeat last week, barely got out of their own half in the opening 40 minutes. They had little time with the ball and, one burst from Tim Nanai-Williams apart, offered no real attacking threat. The pressure from Japan told again just before halftime, when right wing Akihito Yamada spun and launched himself over the line in the corner, with Goromaru kicking a difficult conversion. Samoa had to go for broke af-

ter the break but there was little change in momentum. Japan were all over their frustrated opponents in the set piece, used the ball more intelligently and Goromaru, the leading scorer in this tournament, stepped up when asked to slot over the penalties to put the game out of sight. The loss of concussed try scorer Yamada was a blow to the red and whites but they never let up and Samoa’s only try, from centre Paul Perez, was little consolation for Stephen Betham’s well-beaten side. - Reuters

PREVIEW

Ireland wary of Italy’s returning Parisse LONDON: Ireland are wary and ready for the threat a returning Sergio Parisse poses to their World Cup ambitions, Paul O’Connell said on Saturday, describing the Italian captain as one of the greatest players he has played against. Ireland can qualify for the quarter-ﬁnals with a match to spare if they beat Italy on Sunday and named their strongest line-up as they seek to progress to a group decider against France. Italy have really struggled with-

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‘All Blacks struggling to find right tempo’ CARDIFF: Too slow against Namibia and too fast against Georgia, New Zealand are finding it hard to find the right balance in their game, according to centre Conrad Smith. The All Blacks booked their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a laboured 4310 win over Georgia on Friday that was riddled with basic errors. “We obviously want to play with a lot of tempo, play at speed, but we sort of made things harder for ourselves and then we just made errors,” Smith told reporters. “The boys are trying hard and it’s difficult in these games when you are expected to win and win easily and you have opposition that are doing their best to stop you.” “They (Georgia) did a really

A dominant

MILTON KEYNES: Japan rekindled the belief and the fire that helped them stun South Africa to crush rudderless and ragged Samoa 26-5 on Saturday and stay in contention for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. A dominant performance from Eddie Jones’ side left the Brave Blossoms with hope of reaching the last eight for the first time as they head into their final Pool B match against the United States next Sunday. Refreshed from a 10-day break after defeat by Scotland, Japan showed that their opening victory over the Springboks was no flash in the pan, with their forwards more than a match for the big but disorganised Samoans. Jones said he had got his team selection wrong when they lined up to face the Scots four days after causing the biggest upset in World Cup history and he named the most experienced Japan side ever for their third pool match. The changes paid off. With

mentous occasion that united the South African nation through the power of sport,” he said. “By supporting the Springboks so passionately and publicly on their way to victory, Mandela helped to change attitudes, soften hearts and convince minds of the right course of history for his country to take and, in the process, became a wonderful example to us all.” South African Rugby Union President and World Rugby ViceChairman Oregan Hoskins said: “Madiba (Mandela’s clan name)

out Parisse, only narrowly beating Canada last time out, and they must upset the odds against the Six Nations champions to avoid being eliminated from the tournament. But O’Connell said none of that mattered with the talismanic number eight ﬁt to play his ﬁrst game in the tournament, likening the 110-capped Parisse to former teammate Brian O’Driscoll in how he can make a team believe in themselves. “We’ve looked at him a lot during the week, we kind of guessed

he was going to be back. He’ll be a big galvanising force for them,” O’Connell told a news conference at London’s Olympic Stadium. “He has everything — he catches high balls, he chases high balls, he chips, he makes turnovers on the ground, intercepts, he’s a phenomenal carrier, has great footwork, he’s a brilliant passer, he pressurises the referees. He does it all. He’s right up there with any of the great players I’ve played against.” Like Parisse, Irish centre Robbie Henshaw also belatedly joins

the tournament and will partner Keith Earls in midﬁeld — the seventh different combination Ireland team have used in seven games — though most were in warm-up games designed to test such scenarios. Well-acquainted with the Italian game plan from their annual Six Nations tussles, Ireland know the pressure will come up front rather than behind the scrum as they face their ﬁrst serious test of the competition after easy wins over Canada and Romania. - Reuters

was a great man of vision, determination and integrity, who performed a miracle that amazed the world as much as it amazed his fellow countrymen. “His name will rank among the greatest humanitarians and this induction reﬂects rugby’s everlasting friendship and appreciation for a great man.” Nobel Peace Prize winner Mandela, who died in 2013 at the age of 95, joins Pienaar and other greats of the game in the Hall of Fame. It was launched in 2006 with the induction of William Webb Ellis, who as a pupil at Rugby School in England picked up the ball and ran with it during a soccer match in 1823 to found the sport of rugby. Other members of the Hall of Fame include former Wales scrumhalf Gareth Edwards, exIreland captain Willie John McBride, former England skipper Martin Johnson and New Zealander Colin Meads. - Reuters

good job and the frustration built in our team and unfortunately we didn’t quite click.” The All Blacks ran in seven tries against Georgia. “There were some moments where there was some good stuff in the game,” Smith said. “We were almost going to crack things open but it wasn’t to be so we have to move on.” New Zealand tried to play at a quick tempo following the 58-14 win over Namibia which developed into a frustrating arm wrestle. “That’s the difficult thing,” Smith said. “You look at last week, that was obviously the approach we took. The game ground to a halt almost so we thought if that’s going to happen why don’t we look at ways to get things going.” - Reuters

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Aguero scores five as City crush Newcastle Victory lifted City on to 18 points, two ahead of Manchester United who play at Arsenal on Sunday

LONDON: Sergio Aguero scored five times in 20 minutes including an eight-minute hat-trick as Manchester City came from behind to thrash Newcastle United 6-1 and go back to the top of the Premier League table on Saturday. City, beaten by West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur in their last two league games, appeared to be in danger of another defeat after Aleksandar Mitrovic headed Newcastle ahead in the 18th minute at the Etihad Stadium. The visitors, without a win so far, looked the better team for much of the first half but imploded as Aguero burst into life with goals after 42, 49, 50, 60 and 62 minutes. With Kevin De Bruyne also on target, five of City’s six goals came in a dazzling 13-minute spell. Victory lifted City on to 18 points, two ahead of Manchester United who play at Arsenal on Sunday. Crystal Palace, who beat West

FIVE-STAR AGUERO: Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring a goal against Newcastle during their English Premier League match at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. – Reuters

Bromwich Albion 2-0 in the early kickoff, are third on 15 points, level with Leicester City who won 2-1 at Norwich City. Aguero, who scored all four when City beat Spurs 4-1 last October, becomes only the fifth player in the Premier League era to score five in a game following Andy Cole, Alan Shearer, Jermain Defoe and Dimitar Berbatov. But he was denied the chance to become the first player to score six in the Premier League when coach

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Manuel Pellegrini substituted him two minutes after his fifth goal. Aguero headed his first three minutes before the break before he made it 2-1 with a deflected shot four minutes into the second half, completing his hat-trick when he ran through on goal a minute later. De Bruyne’s volley in the 53rd minute made it 4-1 before Aguero struck City’s fifth with a curling shot in the 60th minute and completed his afternoon’s work with a closerange finish two minutes later.

Palace won with goals from Yannick Bolasie, who scored at home for the ﬁrst time since New Year’s day 2013 and Yohan Cabaye’s 89th minute penalty, a week after scoring the match-winning penalty at Watford. There was more gloom than light at the Stadium of Light where Sunderland, who like their north east neighbours Newcastle are still without a win, drew 2-2 with West Ham United after being 2-0 up. Sunderland led with goals from Steven Fletcher and a screamer from Jermain Lens, but Lens was sent off in the second half and the Hammers escaped with a point thanks to goals from Carl Jenkinson and Dimitri Payet. At least Sunderland climbed off the bottom of the table with Newcastle replacing them but manager Dick Advocaat would not conﬁrm if he was staying at the club following rumours he was leaving. Asked if he would be in charge for their upcoming games, he told Sky Sports: “I cannot say that. It is more important about the way the team played. My future is not so important.” Stoke City won 1-0 at third from bottom Aston Villa with Marko Arnautovic scoring the only goal to leave Villa winless since the opening day of the season. Bournemouth drew 1-1 with Watford whose Brazilian keeper Heurelho Gomes saved a late penalty from Glenn Murray, Bournemouth’s scorer. - Reuters

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Sevilla send Barca to second straight away defeat MADRID: Champions Barcelona suffered their second defeat in three matches in La Liga on Saturday with Michael Krohn-Dehli scoring and setting up another goal in a 2-1 victory for Sevilla. Denmark international KrohnDehli tucked the ball home after 52 minutes following a pass from Kevin Gameiro to give Sevilla the lead and then provided a cross for Vicente Iborra to nod in six minutes later. Barca, with Lionel Messi absent through injury, hit the woodwork on four occasions but luck was not on their side as they lost their second consecutive away game following their 4-1 defeat by Celta Vigo. For Sevilla, victory was some revenge for their European Super Cup loss in August. Neymar struck the post with a free-kick after 23 minutes, with the ball then striking the woodwork again after rebounding off keeper Sergio Rico, and running across the goal line just out of the reach of Gerard Pique. Luis Suarez also ﬁred against the crossbar with a curling effort from outside the area before half time but Barca’s defending was poor and they paid the price after the break. Neymar scored from the penalty spot on his 100th appearance after a 74th minute handball from Benoit Tremoulinas and then

substitute Sandro Ramirez was denied by the woodwork with 10 minutes to go. Barca have 15 points from seven games, a point behind leaders Villarreal who are away to Levante on Sunday. Fourth-placed Real Madrid, on 14 points, take on Atletico Madrid who are one place and two points below them also on Sunday. “It is frustrating to lose like that as we had several chances and they scored with the first two they had,” Barca midfielder Ivan Rakitic told reporters. “We now have to lift ourselves and go for everything in the next few games.” Barca’s injury list also included Andres Iniesta but Rakitic did not blame the absentees. “This is part of football. It is tough with players out and we hope they come back quickly but it is the same for all teams.” Keeper Claudio Bravo was back for the Catalan side and replaced under-fire Marc-Andre Ter Stegen who has been criticised for some recent displays, but he could do little with the goals. Sevilla stretched the Barca defence from the start with Gameiro in particular a threat but it was Suarez who had the first clear chance. The Uruguayan was slightly slow to get his shot away inside the area after 13 minutes and it was blocked by Timothee Kolodziejczak. - Reuters

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Venus bags 47th career title; Sania, Hingis win doubles crown WUHAN: Venus Williams won her biggest title in five years at the Wuhan Open on Saturday, after Garbine Muguruza retired making her the fifth player to pull out mid-match in the late-season tournament. Williams took the first set and was three points up when the Spaniard stopped play at 53 minutes, handing the American veteran the 47th title win of her career, and her first victory at a WTA Premier Five event since she beat Victoria Azarenka in 2010 in Dubai. Wimbledon finalist Muguruza -- ranked world number eight, 15 places ahead of American veteran

Williams -- had a tough semi ﬁnal against Germany’s Angelique Kerber, winning in straight sets but falling during the closing tie break and injuring her ankle. But the 21-year-old said it was exhaustion not injury that made her pull out. “It’s a sad day I had to retire. Sometimes your body’s not recovered,” the 21-year-old said on court after the match. Muguruza called her coach Sam Sumyk — who was wearing a t-shirt bearing the phrase “It’s not my fault” — on court during the ﬁrst set but no words of advice could change the slow pace of the

match. Williams, who turned pro the year that Muguruza was born, was also struggling during the final with leg pain and had both of her thighs wrapped. Williams could now qualify for the season-ending WTA championships in Singapore, which she has not reached since 2009. Muguruza will also achieve a career high of five in the world rankings after making the finals at Wuhan, and will likely qualify for Singapore, barring any major upsets in next week’s China Open in Beijing. Meanwhile, ace Indian tennis star Sania Mirza continued her su-

perb run with Swiss partner Martina Hingis as the duo clinched its seventh title together by winning the women’s doubles trophy. The top-seeded pair eased past the Romanian team of IrinaCamelia Begu and Monica Niculescu 6-2, 6-3 in the title clash. Sania and Hingis dropped serve three times and fought back from a 2-0 deﬁcit in the second set to emerge winners. With the win the Indo-Swiss pairing has seven WTA doubles titles together this year — Indian Wells, Miami, Charleston, Wimbledon, the US Open, Guangzhou and Wuhan. - Agencies

ANOTHER SUCCESS: Switzerland’s Martina Hingis, right, and India’s Sania Mirza pose with their trophy in Wuhan. – AFP

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Real’s Bale, Ramos fit for derby but Rodriguez out MADRID: Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos are fit to return for Sunday’s derby at Atletico Madrid but James Rodriguez has been ruled out, coach Rafa Benitez said. Atletico are likely to provide Benitez with his strongest test to date as boss at Real. Although Diego Simeone’s side have not hit top form, they have the quality to cause problems for Real and will be highly motivated with local bragging rights at stake. Real’s 4-0 defeat by Atletico at the Calderon last season played a significant part in their decision to ditch former coach Carlo Ancelotti and bring in Benitez, who is considered to be more of a disciplinarian. Benitez hoped to have players back from the treatment room for the crunch game and was handed a boost with the returns of Bale and Ramos, but Rodriguez has suffered a setback in his recovery

Atletico are likely to provide Benitez with his strongest test to date as boss at Real

from a thigh injury. “Both (Bale and Ramos) have been passed ﬁt but it is another thing to have the necessary rhythm to play and so while I have seen them train well, we will make a decision on them tomorrow,” the coach said. “I have spoken with Gareth and he is ﬁne. Footballers always have the hope of playing and we will have to consider the situation... “He (Rodriguez) has a knock and pain in the same area as before. On Thursday in training he

had problems again so he will not make this match.” Rodriguez is also set to miss the two international matches for Colombia against Peru and Uruguay. Colombia coach Jose Pekerman and team doctor Carlos Ulloa were both at the training session in Madrid to see Rodriguez. “Dr Ulloa and trainer Pekerman were here and they have received all the information,” added Benitez. “It is quite clear that he can’t play for us nor the national team.” Benitez has made a steady start as Real coach, but his side will be under pressure to rebound from a 0-0 draw at home to Malaga last weekend. Injuries to other players have placed an even greater emphasis on Cristiano Ronaldo to deliver. The Portuguese has responded and became Real’s joint all-time top scorer with a double in a 2-0 win away to Malmo in the Champions League last Wednesday, matching Raul’s total of 323 goals. - Reuters

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The success of each day depends on beginning the day in the right manner. Ayurveda suggests a 12-point routine to chalk out a day of fulďŹ lment.

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n Sanskrit, the daily routine is called as Dinacharya. Din means ‘day’ and acharya means ‘to follow’ or ‘close to’. So, Dinacharya is an ideal daily schedule taking into account the nature’s cycle. In Ayurveda, the focus is levied on the early hours of the day as it is instrumental in setting the tone of your day. Ayurveda believes that routine is a discipline for the body and mind which strengthens immunity and puriﬁes the body of its wastes. With the help of simple healthy routines, one can clean the body and mind, balance doshas, strengthen immunity and start the day on a refreshing and rejuvenating note. Here is a simple 12-point routine for starting your day on a blissful note: Time of Pure Consciousness One should wake up about one and a half hour before the sun rises so that you can synchronise with the rhythm of sun. Ayurveda refers to this as Brahma-mahurata (the time of pure consciousness) for rising up in morning. About an hour and a half before the sunrise, a great shift in energy ﬁlls space. Then, about half an hour before sunrise, a second boom of energy dawns in the atmosphere. Hope, inspiration and peace manifest at this time. This time is considered best for meditation and self analysis, supreme knowledge and eternal happiness. At this time, the environment is pure and calm and soothing and the mind is fresh after sleep. Meditation at this time improves mental performance.

Positive Vibrations Follow the ancient tradition of observing the lines in your palms. Rub the fingertips with your thumbs in a circular soothing rhythm — right clockwise circles and then left anticlockwise circles. Rub the palms using fingertips and then turn the right wrist clockwise and the left wrist anti-clockwise. First kiss the palm of that side of your body where the flow of breath is stronger, then kiss the other palm. (Kissing confers energy. By kissing your palm, you give your best vibrations to your most effective tool for self-expression.) Rub both hands together and move the palms slowly over your face, covering head, shoulders, arms, and legs, creating an energy shield which wards off negative influences. Positive Step Step out of bed and touch the ground with the leg that corresponds with the side of the body where the breath is flowing dominant. Clean Up Rinse with cold water. Water is an electrical conductor and can never irritate sensitive tissues. Wash hands, face, mouth, and eyes with cool water.

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Power of Breath Check through which nostril your breath is ﬂowing more strongly. According to Ayurveda, the right nostril is solar-pitta, and the left nostril is lunar-kapha. The right side of the brain controls creative activity while the left side controls logical verbal activity. According to research, when one breathes through the left nostril then the right side of the brain is more predominant and vice versa.

Clean nose, teeth, and tongue. Meditate and Exercise Relax — do pranayama until the breath ﬂows evenly through both nostrils. Meditate while centring your energy in the heart chakra or at the third eye. Take a short, slow walk in the fresh morning air. Surround yourself with simple and soothing visuals, preferable white items like fresh and fragrant ﬂowers with subtle colours. Vyayama or physical exercise comprises some yoga postures like Surya Namaskar or sun salutation and breathing exercises like Nadi Shodhan Pranayam. But it can

Ayurveda believes that routine is a discipline for the body and mind which strengthens immunity and purifies the body of its wastes

the peak period which is responsible for the digestion. Ayurveda recommends that the lunch should be the heaviest meal of the day. After the meal it is good to take a walk, to help the food digest. Anything more than a short nap should be avoided because sleeping in the day is prohibited in Ayurveda.

be anything including a walk or a swim. Early morning exercises remove stagnation in the body and mind, strengthen the digestive system, reduce fat and give you an overall feeling of lightness and joy.

forehead, temples, hand and feet for about 2-3 minutes is sufficient. Bathe Right Bathe in water which is neither too hot nor too cold.

Twilight-Zone This is a special time of balance between day and night. This is the time for evening prayers and meditation.

Pamper Yourself Massage the body (abhyanga) with sesame oil. Massaging the scalp,

Noon Time Lunch should be taken early between 12-1 pm as it coincides with

Dinner Dinner should be taken around 6–7pm. It should be lighter than the

lunch. Dinner should be at least three hours before bedtime as it gives the body ample time to digest the food. Sleeping just after dinner with a heavy stomach should be avoided. Walk to aid digestion for about 10 – 15 minutes. Bedtime The ideal time to sleep is by 10:30pm. To calm the system, one can massage the soles of the feet before going to bed. The author is a senior faculty, Art of Living, and an international teacher in Panchkarma therapies of Sri Sri Ayurveda)

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Washing Dishes Reduces Stress IF A LOOK AT THE PILING dishes in the kitchen sink after a long day gives you a headache, just take a deep breath and plunge into action. New research has found that washing dishes with full concentration may calm the mind and reduce your stress. The study looked at whether washing dishes could be used as an informal contemplative practice that promotes a positive state of mindfulness — a meditative method of focusing attention on the emotions and thoughts of the present moment. “I was particularly interested in

how the mundane activities in life could be used to promote a mindful state and, thus, increase overall sense of well-being,” said one of the study’s authors Adam Hanley from Florida State University in the US. “We hypothesised that, relative to a control condition, participants receiving mindful dishwashing instruction would evidence greater state mindfulness, attentional awareness, and positive affect, as well as reduce negative affect and lead to overestimations of time spent dishwashing,Â” the researchers said. After conducting a study with 51 students, the researchers

found that mindful dishwashers — those who focused on the smell of the soap, the warmth of the water, the feel of the dishes — reported a decrease in nervousness by 27 percent and an increase in mental inspiration by 25 percent. The control group, on the other hand, did not experience any beneﬁts. Implications for these ﬁndings are diverse and suggest that mindfulness as well as positive affect could be cultivated through intentionally engaging in a broad range of activities, said the study was published in the journal Mindfulness. -IANS

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Eat Oranges to Improve Eyesight A rich source of vitamin A, oranges contain carotenoid compounds like lutein, beta-carotene and zeaxanthin, which can help prevent age-related macular degeneration. Vitamin A also helps your eyes absorb light and so improves night vision.

An antidepressant drug, if taken along with a antipsychotic pill, can better help the elderly with hard-to-treat depression, a clinical trial including researchers from Washington University in St Louis has indicated. The twodrug combination relieved depression in a significant number of patients and also reduced the likelihood that they would have suicidal thoughts. “It is important to remember that older adults may not respond to medications in the same way as younger adults,” said study first author Eric J Lenze, professor of psychiatry. For the study, researchers looked at 468 people over age 60 and diagnosed with depression. The twodrug combination led to a remission of depression in 44 per cent of the treatmentresistant patients, compared with only 29 per cent of those who had received the placebo. Some patients who took the two-drug combination experienced restlessness. Others developed some stiffness. But the side effects tended to be mild and shortlived. “The potential benefits outweighed the side effects,” Lenze noted.

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Genes Behind Lung Disease in Smokers Decoded

Green Chillies Fight Cancer Green chillies are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants which make them act like janitors of the body. Chillies protect the body against free radical damage, thereby providing natural immunity to cancer, besides also slowing down the ageing process.

DECODING DOCTOR Hubert Vaz chats with Dr.Gopakumar Nirmalan, Diabetologist, Al Hayat International Hospital, who answers a few key queries about obesity

Squeeze a Tennis Ball to Strengthen Grip Squeezing a tennis ball is a good way of strengthening the wrist improving grip. Hold the ball in the palm of your right hand. Slowly squeeze the ball with your ﬁngers as much as you can, then slowly release the grip. Repeat 10 times.

London: British researchers have discovered six independent genetic variants associated with lung health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — revealing association with lung disease and smoking behaviour. They also found genetic variants associated with COPD in people who have never smoked. “Understanding the genetic basis of airﬂow obstruction and smoking behaviour is key to determining the mechanisms which cause COPD,” said professor Ian Hall from Queen’s Medical Centre at University of Nottingham. Hall, along with professor Martin Tobin from University of Leicester and colleagues sampled individuals from the “UK Biobank” with the best, average or the poorest lung function among heavy smokers and never smokers. - IANS

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WHAT ARE THE KEY CAUSES OF OBESITY? Obesity is said to be the result of a range of genetic as well as environmental factors. While genetic factors refer to certain disorders in family members (like endocrine disorders) which may be passed on to subsequent generations, environmental factors refer to faulty lifestyles (like consuming the wrong foods, abstaining from physical activity).

HOW DOES ONE KNOW IF ONE IS OBESE? Obesity is based on Body Mass Index (BMI) which is calculated from the height and weight of an individual. Anyone with a BMI of 25 and below is normal while someone with a BMI of 25-29 can be said to be overweight while those with a BMI over 30 are considered as obese.

WHAT ARE THE GENETIC DISORDERS THAT CAUSE OBESITY? Disease of endocrinal glands, like the adrenal gland, pituitary gland and thyroid gland, are the commonest causes of obesity. Some such disorders can be passed down to the next generation while some can occur in individuals who do not have any genetic disposition to those diseases.

WHAT PREVENTIVE STEPS CAN ONE TAKE? Staying away from junk foods from childhood itself is a sure way of not walking the road to obesity. Also, one must take up a lot of physical activity or participate in sports. Shortcut remedies to tackle obesity, like crash diets, slimming pills, liposuction/ bariatric surgery, will not be effective if one does not change one’s lifestyle for the better.

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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE By Hubert Vaz

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BE CLEAR ABOUT YOUR AMBITIONS Dear Dr. Gerry, I am a high school student. So I have a lot to study. My parents have enrolled me for some special tuition classes which have not been very productive. It has more disadvantages than advantages. It takes all my weekend, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not able to ďŹ nish school work, the teachers there are not very good, it is building me up with a lot of stress and it costs way more than normal tuition. But my parents insist on it because they teach a higher level than school. They are persistent on it but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to attend it anymore. Please advise me on what to do. Confused Dear Confused High School Student, On one side I can see your difficulties in coping with the extra studies and extra stress and on the other is your parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; desire to give you what they perceive as the best. First letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at their motive; they want you to have the extra coaching to help you to get an edge on your studies. They believe that the extra levels will help you and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure they know it costs more but are willing to bear the sacriďŹ ce. Secondly, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at your ambitions. Do you think the studies will help you achieve your future goals. Be frank with yourself, sometimes to achieve good dreams one has to go the extra mile. If you feel that the studies will help you, then put your head down and give it all youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got. See your parents sacriďŹ ce and make it count. However if you feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not really important and you can reach your goals with your own study programme, talk to your parents. Assure them that you can meet your dreams without those extra studies but always remember, walk the talk. Dr. G

Dr Gerry Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Costa has an MD in psychiatry and a special interest in the areas of anxiety, depression, addiction, and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s psychiatry. He has practiced as a specialised psychiatrist at Badr Al Samaa hospital in Ruwi for the last 9 years. Dr Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Costa offers his advice and professional insights to the readers of Times of Oman. Send your mental health questions to lifestyle@timesofoman.com

Consumption of hot water during the day is highly effective in curing many ailments. Hot water puriďŹ es toxins, helps in melting fat deposits, and destroys harmful bacteria in our body. It is also the most important catalyst in losing weight and maintaining a perfect body ďŹ gure. One should consume hot, mineralised water from the market not tap water. Ideally, you can boil it and let it cool to about 50 degrees C. One should drink about 6-8 glasses of hot water a day as follows: Ä&#x160;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2014; ( Ĺ&#x2014; ),Ĺ&#x2014; .1)Ĺ&#x2014; !& -- -Ĺ&#x2014; ,&3Ĺ&#x2014; #(Ĺ&#x2014; ." Ĺ&#x2014; morning when you wake up (before brushing your teeth). Ä&#x160;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2014; ( Ĺ&#x2014;),Ĺ&#x2014;.1)Ĺ&#x2014;!& -- -Ĺ&#x2014; . ,Ĺ&#x2014; ,/-"#(!Ĺ&#x2014; your teeth (before breakfast). Ä&#x160;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2014; .Ĺ&#x2014;& -.Ĺ&#x2014;.", Ĺ&#x2014;!& -- -Ĺ&#x2014;.",)/!")/.Ĺ&#x2014; the morning. Ä&#x160;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2014; ( Ĺ&#x2014;!& --Ĺ&#x2014; )/.Ĺ&#x2014;ĂťĂżÄ&#x161;Ă˝ĂşĹ&#x2014;'#(/. -Ĺ&#x2014; fore meals. Ä&#x160;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2014; 1)Ĺ&#x2014; .)Ĺ&#x2014; )/,Ĺ&#x2014; !& -- -Ĺ&#x2014; .",)/!")/.Ĺ&#x2014; the evening. Ä&#x160;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2014; ( Ĺ&#x2014;!& --Ĺ&#x2014; ), Ĺ&#x2014;!)#(!Ĺ&#x2014;.)Ĺ&#x2014; Ä&#x201E; BeneďŹ ts Hot water dilutes fat, kills harmful

bacteria and neutralises toxins in the body. One can experience tremendous improvement in heath besides the following: Ä&#x160;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2014; )'#(!Ĺ&#x2014; ( ,! .# Ĺ&#x2014; / Ĺ&#x2014; .)Ĺ&#x2014; ." Ĺ&#x2014; high intake of hydrogen arising while drinking hot water. Ä&#x160;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2014; , 0 (.#(!Ĺ&#x2014; 3)/Ĺ&#x2014; ,)'Ĺ&#x2014; . "#(!Ĺ&#x2014; various diseases, allergies and other symptoms arising from the change in weather such as colds, ďŹ&#x201A;u and fever. Ä&#x160;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2014; &#'#( .#(!Ĺ&#x2014; &&Ĺ&#x2014; %#( -Ĺ&#x2014; ) Ĺ&#x2014; -., --Ĺ&#x2014; arising from too much work, study, issues of life. Ä&#x160;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2014; #0#(!Ĺ&#x2014; 3)/Ĺ&#x2014; ., ' ( )/-Ĺ&#x2014; ( ,!3Ĺ&#x2014; that will help you enjoy a social life. Ä&#x160;Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2014; '*,)0#(!Ĺ&#x2014;." Ĺ&#x2014;, !/& ,Ĺ&#x2014;' (-.,/ tion (for women). Drink Hot, Not Cold Water Cold water solidiďŹ es fats inside our bodies, mostly our intestines, stomach and blood vessels, causing hypertension due to improper blood circulation, as well as many other diseases, including cancer. Warm water is good but not as effective as

Hot water purifies toxins, helps in melting fat deposits, and destroys harmful bacteria in our body. It is also the most important catalyst in losing weight and maintaining a perfect body figure

hot water. The reason: hot water is similar to the ďŹ&#x201A;uid inside a motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womb which is composed of 99 per cent water which has a temper ./, Ĺ&#x2014;) Ĺ&#x2014;Ă˝Ä Ä&#x201E;ĂżĹ&#x2014; !, -Ĺ&#x2014; Ä&#x201E;Ĺ&#x2014; .Ĺ&#x2014;*,). .-Ĺ&#x2014; the baby from infections. Also, hot water resembles the temperature of motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s milk. (New-born babies never drink warm or cold milk as it would cause health complications.) Hot Water Cures Many diseases are cured by hot water therapy, including asthma, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, migraine and headaches, anaemia, back pains, urinary disorders and infections, high blood cholesterol, rheumatism, arthritis, stroke, sexual disorders, insomnia, colds and ďŹ&#x201A;u, tonsillitis, gastroenteritis, constipation, skin diseases, all kinds of infections, heart disease, and many other disorders. Dr Faris Al Hajri (+968 9900 5566); faris@farisalhajri.com Independent Natural Health and Wellness Professional; Author-Researcher: Hot Water Treatment

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LIFESTYLE

Leafy, green vegetables are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help ďŹ ght diseases. They are also a rich source of ďŹ bre which is a key dietary ingredient for weight loss. Consumption of green leafy vegetables helps in building immunity and keeping many diseases, especially cancer, away. Make it an essential part of your diet everyday.

Good for Your Mind Leafy vegetables are a good source of folate which strengthens the brain and improves memory.

Good for Your Heart Fibre content in leafy vegetables helps in lowering cholesterol levels as well as controlling blood pressure; so it keeps heart disease away.

Good for Overall Immunity Green leafy vegetables contain beta-carotene which gets converted into vitamin A and improves immunity.

Good for Your Eyes Antioxidants like vitamin C, lutein, and zeaxanthin present in leafy vegetables, cut down the risk of developing cataracts as well as delays macular degeneration.

Good for Your Skin Greens contain a lot of water and vitamin E. This helps in keeping you hydrated and contributes to the development of beautiful skin and hair.

Good for Your Bones Some leafy vegetables, like collards, are rich in calcium which help build strong teeth and bones.

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2BHK, 2 Baths, Split A/C, Wadi kabeer towards Al bustan, Near Indian Elementary School. Contact 99441193, 93004802 New 1/2 B/R RES/ Comm. flats near Medical College Bausher directly from owner. #92158031 1 B.H.K Wadi Kabeer, RO 175/-. Contact : 95094028 2 Flats single bedroom available in Wadi Kabir 100/- including electricity & water. Contact: 99441798 5 Flats single bedroom available including electricity & water 110/in Wadi Kabir. Contact: 99441798 Recently refurbished ground floor apartment near Indian school Wadi Kabir, 2 Bedrooms and sitting, 2 baths, kitchen. Contact: 98011224 For Indian executive bachelor or single lady – single room with attached bathroom in Mumtaz area. Rent R.O 125/- incl . Water / electricity. Contact: 99839629 Villa at al Khuwair having six bedrooms, six bathrooms, sitting, dinning, hall, kitchen Etc. Contact24833972/24833974/99367448 Single BHK flat available in Honda Road Ruwi. Contact 24833972/24833974/99367448

Room Al Khuwair R.O 120/-. Contact : 97799175

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1BHK Mumtaz R.O 250/-. Contact: 97799175

2 bedroom villa in Sidab. Contact: 95755953 / 95555162

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1BHK Ruwi & 3BHK Bosher. Contact: 99024730

2BHK Ghubra RO 325/-. Contact: 97799175

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1BHK Ghubra R.O 275/-. Contact : 97799175

House for rent 4BR family hall, ﬁtting room, dining room, kitchen, store with A/C & satellite reception at Mawaleh south , behind Sultan discount center rent R.O 550/-. Contact: 93653311

2 BHK Wadi Kabeer R.O 300/-. Contact : 97799175 Single room available for Executive bachelor near Zakhar mall behind Kamat Restaurant. Contact 94271085 Small office space for rent near Ruwi Mosque & Badr Hospital. Contact : 99512270 Flat for rent in Wadi Kabir near Indian Primary School 2B and 1k. Contact : 92222922 Deluxe 3 BHK Penthouse with Seaview, ideal for office / residence at Qurum near PDO.# 9772 1313 / 95070421

Villa for rent in south Mabela 3 bedrooms, sitting room, family lounge, kitchen & 3 toilets. Contact92212212 between 10 am to 5 pm

New Building in Mutrah, 2 B/D Room Flat + Setting Room,3 Baths+ Kitchen with split unit Ac’s. Behind Khimiji’s main office/opposite to Oman House Call 99419712

Fully furnished 2 BHK apartments available at Bareeq Al Shatti. Contact 92888063

Flat for rent, 2 bedrooms, 1 sitting room, 3 toilets next to Al Hassan Company in W/K. Contact: 99210008

2BHK ﬂats & shops available for rent at Honda road in a brand new building (dish & split A/C provided in ﬂats). Contact: 91165807 / 92976611

For rent : showroom / storage space available (area 290 SQM, 6M height) facing Al Mina street, Jibroo. Contact: 99360631 / 96760819

Shops for rent at City Seasons hotel Al Khuwair. Contact: 24394800

Wadi Kabir, 2 Bed Room Flat with sitting Room, 2 Bath Rooms+ Kitchen. Opposite to Kuwaiti Mosque. Close to Indian school. Call 99419712/99261628

Flats for rent near Indian School in Wadi Kabir. Contact 99777122

02 BHK Commercial / residential (with Split A/C) ﬂat at Honda road. Contact : 99342733 / 99795241

600 SQT commercial flat for rent opposite Oman flourmill Darsait more details. Contact: 91214849/ 99364735 Shops for rent in Wadi Kabeer. Contact: 99888390 Villa for rent - Al Seeb/Al Mawelah Block 5 - 4 bedrooms with attached bathrooms , Majlis, 2 halls, kitchen and storeroom. split Ac and carpark Contact 99564616 / 99498448 2BHK with split AC near PDO Gate No.2 Qurum available for immediate renting. Contact : 94057023 2 BHK with split AC Al Khuwair -33 for residential & commercial use. Contact : 94057023 New flats for rent in Darsait Al Sahal. Contact: 99777351 Flats, shops for rent in Ruwi, MBD & Mumtaz area. Contact 97293708 3BHK flat Darsait Near I.D card Medical 450/- R.O. Contact: 99358589 / 95570288 1, 2 BHK in Azaiba. Contact: 99385835 / 99428143

500/1000 sqm industrial land with compound wall at Misfah behind Oman Oil filling Station. Contact : 99342733 / 99795241 2BHK Ghubra near Indian School, 1 BHK at Ruwi Rex road. Contact : 92833408 1& 2 BHK flats for rent at Wadi Kabir, Wadi Adai, Hamriya, Al Khoud and Mabela and shop at Al Khoud land line. Contact : 24834644 GSM 93994401/ 02/ 03, 3 lines 1bedroom attached, toilet & kitchen in AL Khuwair R.O 140/-. Contact: 95154331 3BHK , 3bathrooms , 2balconys NRAL Hassan W/ Kabir R.O 320/-. Contact: 99384640 2BHK close to Indian School Kindergarten Wadi Kabir R.O 300/-. Contact: 99476728 / 98484415 1BHK R.O 225/- close to Indian Nursery, Darsait. Contact: 99476728 / 98484415 Flat for rent in Wadi Kabeer (2 bedrooms, 1 Majlis, 3 toilets, 1 Kitchen & hall. Contact: 95562646 Villa for rent in Wadi Kabeer. Contact: 95562646 / 94059333 Fully furnished luxury 2 bedroom flat for rent at Ghala for short or long term basis. Contact: 99886386/ 99881653 New flats for rent in Darsait, Al Sahal. Contact: 99311525 Big room bathroom attached with kitchen near Riyam Park Muscat RO 100. Contact: 95094028 1000 sq mtrs Industrial land in Ghala suitable for ware house workshop etc. Contact: 24700120 / 92584715 One Bed room flat with full furniture available at ruwi high street, Rent RO 200. Furniture cost RO 350. Contact 99445675.

New deluxe villas at Madinat Qaboos. Contact: 99369081 1,2 BHK flats in Wadi Al Kabeer. Contact: 99369081 Villa for rent in Al Khuwair 33, 8 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms with parking area near Taimur Mosque. Contact: 99366624 1BHK flats available for rent in CBD area. Contact: 98116480 Flat for rent in Hamriya. Contact: 99341112 2 bed room flat at Al Khoudh Commercial Street Souq. Contact: 99224748 / 99332297 3500 sqr mtrs open Industrial land for rent in Rusail. Contact 99792181 1000 sqr mtrs store in Mabela industrial area. Contact 99792181 New 1 & @2 Bhk Flat in CBD opposit Al maya supermarket. Contact: 99792181 1 BHK flat in Ruwi ( Honda Road). Contact 99792181 Commercial cum residential new building looking for one company, location Muttrah near Police Station. For more details contact: 99364735 / 95729711

Furnished room for rent at Al Khuwair R.O 225/- for family only. Contact: 99251975 2 BHK Flat in Al Khuwair. Contact 99792181

FOR HIRE Trailor with driver for hire. Contact: 92303774 Bobcat Grader and roller for rent. Contact: 94584688

FOR SALE Shop for sale or rent at Ruwi City. Contact: 99103077 Used Fabrication machinery for sale : Fabrication machinery and tools in excellent condition for immediate sale. Contact 94652485/ 99273774/ 99202278 Shop for sale in CBD area prime location G. Floor + mezzanine low rent. Contact: 90112434 Used air condition. Contact : 97093793

Twin villa 6BR hall, kitchen at Al Ansab-2. Contact: 99747560 / 99444786

Building material shop for sale at Misfah near Oman Cement factory. Contact : 99617464 / 95961577

1BHK ﬂat with A/C AL Khuwair 250/- R.O. Contact: 99358589 / 95570288

Ice Cream & juices shop in Ruwi good location for sale suitable for beauty parlor also. Contact: 92150455

Flat and show room for rent Al Khuwair 33, Al Ghubrah, Darsait and Jibroo. Contact: 24485240 / 24485241 / 93651633 / 92109563 1 & 2 bedroom ﬂats available for rent in wadi-kabir (opp: pencil bldg), ideal for company staff / families bulk corporate deal possible. Contact: 97677170

Computer training centre for sale. contact 94412557 Ladies parlor for sale at Ansab. Contact: 98806430 For sale land in Amerat 3000 Sq.mt with petrol pump permission. Contact 99323957 / 92702891

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FOR SALE 5 Seater sofa with cushions Center table and 2 side tables in excellent condition for immediate sale. Contact: 96027403 Volvo prime – mover, model: 1998 & fork lift model: 1997 to inspection Contact Mr. Mohammed Al Harthy 99427071 Restaurant for sale excellent location six visa opposite Mars Wadi Kabir. Contact: 93334685 Workshop for sale / lease fabrication / carpentry, (1800 sq m.), close to main road, at Barka Industrial area with or without labour & camp facilities for about 20 staff. Contact: 95120404 Email: elmechoman@gmail.com Fish and shrimps sale retail and whole sale. Contact: 96725079 Forklift with clamp for sale Omani Packaging Co. SAOG make – Toyota 3.5 ton model 2001. Contact: 99352790 / 99444341 Email: info@omanipackaging.com Metal scrap for sale Omani packaging Co. SAOG miscellaneous & metal scrap for sale. Contact: 99352790 / 99444341 Email: info@omanipackaging.com A well established medical clinic with new equipment for sale. Contact 91262334 / 99206610. E-mail. Mohamedsfarah@hotmail.com Villa in Barka Al Waha project 4 BHK plus Maids room with car park and compound. Contact: 99347089 Shop for sale in Sohar- Office purpose in the main centre of Sohar Contact – 99437086

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ACC. AVAILABLE Private room with toilet near Qurum park incl. W& E, monthly RO 220/-. Contact Hassan 99349990 Room for rent available in a ﬂat for Executive bachelor at Azaiba behind AL Meera Market with attached bath with cot & A/c, rent RO 175/- per month including water & Electricity. Contact 96404166 / 97433992 Two bed rooms with 2 toilets and sharing, Kitchen available near Al Falaj hotel. Contact: 90269652 Large room furnished sep / entrance Wadi Kabir. Contact: 99336206 Furnished room available in Ruwi for bachelor. Contact: 93086584 2BHK available for office Ghubra. Contact: 99269751 Single exclusive room available for Executive bachelor furnished separate toilet, kitchen sharing Wadi Kabir behind Golden Oasis hotel. Contact: 99335145 Single room, bath Darsait R.O 140/-. Contact: 93289652 Sharing accommodation for Indian family Ruwi high street. Contact : 99895616

Muscat hill luxury 4 bedroom apartment 209 sq. meters under construction for sale for RO 15000. only 10% paid. Balance in easy installment. Expected completion in Jan 17. Contact: 98083217

A big room in available near Hamriya R/A for Muslim couple / small family / Executive bachelor rent 150/- per month including W+ E. Contact: 99495131

Beauty Salon for sale in Azaiba prime location behind Al fardan building. With sponsor and 1 staff and 1 ready visa clearance. Contact: 95318629

Accommodation available for indian executive bachelor’s (no kitchen).RO:125 including water and electricity Contact no. .. 98145825, 98949724

For sale BMW 730 Li, 2008 model, 3000cc, maroon colour with beige interiors, 14500KMS, serviced at dealer, single Owner driven, R.O 5500. Contact: 95731861 /92265958

NAIR GIRL, B.Tech (Civil) 23/163, Pooram from Alappuzha (district) working as a Civil Engineer with Kerala Govt: on adhoc basis looking suitable alliance from professionals. Contact :95230285

Nissan Altima 2005 automatic. Contact: 99454425

RC, Keralite ( Kottayam) male, 27 yrs, Civil Engineer, working in Muscat from decent family looking for suitable alliance. Contact : 95035953

Mitsubishi 10 ton Truck 2006 model company body, registration valid till May 2016 for sale. Contact: 95150329 40 Feet Atlas Trailor 2010. Contact: 99454425 Toyota YARIS. Model 2008. KM 69000. Expat driven, All services at Toyota. Very clean. Rate: 2900. Contact 99445675. Lexus GX 460, 2013. Contact : 99336093

NRI 38 cents land with 2BHK house by the river side in Thrissur Dist Irinjalakuda, Kerala. Contact: 99347089 Plot for sale 10 cent plot facing the lake for sale in Kollam town, 2 km away from Mulangadakam temple. Please contact: 00968 91271516

RC Girl (Trissur) 28, 152 cm slim (middle class) MBA, working in Muscat seeking suitable alliance. Contact: 93867447 A respectable Hindu kapu( Naidu) family from Vijayawada A- P- India invites alliances for their daughter 25 years old B.teh computer science father working in Oman. Contact: 95097913, 99744870 Email: sarathbabureddi@gmail.com 31 years RC boy, M. Com MBA - working in Sohar - Seeks alliance from Christian families - Contact 94219830 Seeking alliance for our son from Muslim families. Interested families Contact: 99889590

MANPOWER

WANTED Leading manpower agency to hire Recruiter from India housemaids. Contact: 99226093, Email: fesalwardi48@gmail.com

TRANSPORTATION Transportation. Contact98505294 Transportation in Muscat. Contact: 95530908 Transportation for saloon car& delivery van. Contact : 95530908 Transportation. Contact 99508282

Genuine Ayurvedic treatments & massage, Ayurvedic clinic at Al Khuwair. Contact: 24478618 / 97263637 / 93309131 FREE INFORMATION ABOUT ISLAM. If you would like to know more about Islam, please call: 99425598, 99250777, 99353988, 99253818, 99341395, and 99379133. For ladies: 99415818, 99321360, 99730723 Orvisit:www.islamfact.com Ayurvedic Treatment for joint pain, backache, paralysis, massage, steam bath, obesity, spondylitis , IDEAL CARE Ayurvedic Clinic, 18 November Street, Azaiba Contact: 99639695 / 98342990 Ayurvedic massage backache, joint pain, neck pain etc. Contact 98254909 Ayurvedic treatment for backache, paralysis, arthritis etc & massage, All Season (Vaidyaratnam). Contact 24475280 / 95371664 / 92504980 www.siddhayur.com

Old Goan Portuguese house for sale location Parra Bardez North Goa build-up area 150 sq mtr Total area 400 sq mtr price 1.85 CR negotiable India. Contact: 919225903788 Oman. Contact: 93277007 (call after 7 pm)

Required land for purchase in location Muscat (1200 SQM). Contact: 96725682

GOOD NEWS

Transportation available. Contact -955 70 429

CHANGE OF NAME Announces company Muhannad bin Saleh bin Khalifa Al Mukhaini and partner trade solidarity and restricted the trade and industry department of the province of South East under No. 1213362 it is in the process of modifying its trade name to Saleh bin Khalifa AL Mukhaini company and partner trade solidarity and on each of his objection to that he has to submit reasons for his objection to manage trade and industry of the province of South East.

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SITUATION WANTED

SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT SALES / MARKETING Looking for a Staff has experience in Oman in real estate and real estate valuation. Interested Contact: mobile: 99109094 Email: aburashid94dd@gmail.com

SEC/OFFICE Sir Lankan Secretary with experience in recruitment ﬁeld. Contact: 92809528

ADMIN Omani Receptionist required receptionist, well presented with excellent communications skills and telephone manner, ﬂuent in Arabic and English required for Ruwi office. Candidates should be familiar with MS English and Arabic office suite. Send CV and covering email to mj-co@omantel.net.om

ACCOUNTANT Wanted Accountant for an insurance brokerage office. Interested please send CV on fax: 24601729

Urgently Required: MEP EngineerDegree holder and with 7 years experience in building construction, MUST have NOC and immediately join. Apply, fax 00968–24605955, emails sbc@steelbuildingsllc.com, sbeoman@yahoo.com

Urgently required experienced Beautician. Contact 96616731 or send CV to pbm.ibra@gmail.com

CATERING Cooks & helpers for café. Contact: 95529970 Restaurant Staff urgently required Tandoor roti maker, waiter/ helper required in restaurant in Saham. Contact : 98029701 / 95821905 Required Catering Supervisor, Chef, Asst. Cook & Chapathi makers for a catering Company in interior area. Apply with NOC. SMS : 99242984

Reputed metal fabrication company seeks fabrication supervisor, structural steel fabricator, Machine maintenance Technician and Electrician. Contact: 99102383 Email: hr@khancogroup.com Urgently required a Indian Diploma Civil Engineer with 1-2 years of experience and should valid G.C.C driving license. Email: smtcoman@gmail.com

EDUCATION A leading institution in Muscat requires a Teacher for Indian Classical Dance. The candidate should be well qualiﬁed and experienced. Send your resume to dance.oman@gmail.com A private School looking for an English teacher, preferable (Philipino - Jordanian) Nationality for more information. Contact: 98982088 Post Graduate researcher required. Contact 99229700 A well – known private School require English, Mathematics, Science, Computer and KG Teachers. Contact: 96910649 Email: staffing.oman@gmail.com

DESIGNER MANAGER/SUP Required Graphic Designer (minimum 2 years experience) Client Service Executive with Omani license (minimum 2 years experience) visa available. Contact: 96727631 send CV to dollydhian@gmail.com

DOMESTIC HELP Need a full time maid for cooking, cleaning and all household works. Food and accommodation shall be provided. In Mumtaz Residency area, Ruwi. Immediate requirement. Contact 91473100 between 0800hrs – 2000 hrs. Required one Waiter cum house boy for a Royal Omani family in Al Khoudh. 2 to 3 years experience candidates should send their CV on fax no 24811352 or contact Mr. Tauqir Ahmed on GMS no 92174983

DRAUGHTSMAN A leading Construction Company in Muscat urgently requires Draughtsman (Civil). Send CV : hr.azatllc@gmail.com or call 99344279

DRIVER Urgently required heavy driver for trailer. Contact: 92131483 Driver required for personal, salary 250/- O.R .Contact: 96725079 Required heavy duty truck driver holding Omani driving license w/ 5 years experience please Contact 92001111 Driver with Oman driving licence needed. Visa available. Contact 94288863 Looking for an experienced house driver for an Omani family. Interested candidates may Contact: 96203333

ENGINEER/TECH/MECH A Mechanical Engineer with salesmanship experience of 5 years & above preferable with Oman drivers license and NOC. Please forward your CV to almaadhi.trd@gmail.com

ACCOUNT. & FINANCE Part Time Accounting, Accounts Finalization, Audit Preparation, Internal Audit, Accounting System for New Companies, #96975454, email :ibfc.gcc@gmail.com

Biomedical Engineer is required, preferably with Oman exp. Contact: 99337840

BEAUTICIAN Urgently required Gulf experienced Beautician for a well known parlor in Muscat. Send the details to 1974ambi@gmail.com or contact 0096896789862

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED

ENGINEER/TECH/MECH

An Omani Co. located at Muscat start a new workshop with three divisions: Steel, Carpentry and Aluminum and looking for experts Supervisor and Foremen. The candidate must have minimum 10 yrs. experience and GCC driving license. Send C.V to kwk585@gmail.com A 10 yrs successful steel workshop with 25 staff members, looking for an experienced Manager who has to lead successfully, control overall expenditures & deliver more opportunities to the Workshop. Successful candidate will be paid as percentage of monthly workshop revenue. Contact: 97080700 General Foreman. Required Foreman (MEP) with 4 to 5 years experience for maintenance of building. Having valid Omani driving license. Contact: 94652485 E-mail: realconsco@gmail.com Required Sales Manager for a hotel supply company with minimum 5 years experience. # 92035162

MEDICAL Urgently needed female Dermatologist with minimum 5 yrs experience. Send CV : elixirhealthcenter@yahoo.com P.S. details of salary and beneﬁts will be sent after submitting the CV Looking for Pharmacist with a valid MOH license to work in Bidbid. Send CV to abumustafaclinic@gmail.com Required urgently General Physician Gynecology, Pharmacist, LAB Technicians staff nurse. Contact: 95133572 Email: kunoozghala@gmail.com Wanted a Lab Technician with valid M.O.H license and N.O.C to work in a polyclinic. Salary R.O 450/- per month (package). Contact: 96493058 (2 pm to 4 pm). Email: ap_sdsudhi@yahoo.com

MISCELLANEOUS Post Graduate Researcher required. Contact: 99229700 Required Salesman, Store keeper, Private driver, preferably with good experience and communication skills. Contact: 91408759 Email: hanaa.alritaj@gmail.com A leading Construction Company in Muscat urgently requires the following candidates: - 1) Electromechanical Supervisors 2) Electrical Foreman 3) Plumbing foreman 4) Electricians 5) Plumbers. Send CV : hr.azatllc@gmail.com or call 99344279 Building material Salesman, Electrician cum Plumber & C.C.T.V Technician. Contact: 99383044

SALES / MARKETING Accomplished Advertising Sales & Business Development Executives for leading Media Enterprise. Enthusiastic Fresher also welcome. jobs@interacoman.com Required Indian driver with Omani driving license and experience to work in house. Contact : 96255558 SALES MANAGER : To build and manage a team of sales executives in GCC countries. Must have minimum 12 years’ experience in sales and minimum. 5 years in interiors and joinery Sales in GCC. Attractive remuneration package available for the right person. All CVs will be sent to this E-mail : career@gobdoman.com Wanted Sales man with valid Oman driving license for an electrical trading company. Email: amuloman@omantel.net.om Required Graduate with Omani driving license preferably Indian willing to travel outside Muscat. Contact: 99454425 Required Salesman, Tailor & Barber. Contact: 96964767 Required experienced Sales & Marketing Executive for sports club. Preference will be given who has experience in Oman and valid driving license. Please send your CV to dasanthas1@gmail.com or saud7kh7@gmail.com Sales Incharge 5 years experience (Oman) language English, Arabic. Contact: 24566813 Email: hammadhassan5786@gmail.com Sales man (Dairy) 2 years exp as a Sales man with FMCG in GCC , Location Muscat, Barka, Khaboura , Ibri, Izki & Al Kamil, key skills Salesman (Dairy) & Sales (Dairy) / business development. Contact: Ahmed Al Salami 96929227 Telephone: 26940215 Fax: 24811565 Email: ahmed.alsalmiy@unikai.com Marketing Manager with Oman experience & driving license. Contact: 95766844

Wanted Nurse for dental centre in Mawaleh South & Qurum. Contact 93431024, Email : drasyanaseem@gmail.com

Looking for qualiﬁed, good communication and computer skills candidate with experience for position of : Sales Manager to work in high-end window tinting business. Minimum academic requirements: bachelor’s degree and own a driving license. Kindly email your CV to abdullah.alhinai86@gmail.com

Required Pharmacies with license, needed for clinic in Al Khoudh , Contact :+968 97696502 , mail CV to towershr70@gmail.com

Required experienced Sales / Marketing Executives having light license. Send your CV ocean@omantel.net.om

Indian male, Graduate with 7 yrs experience in financial, logistics & Data reporting and analysis, experience working with international clients, site testing. Currently on visit visa seeking suitable placement in Oman. Contact: 92689823, Id: jiby.john28@gmail.com Indian male 13 years Accounts & finance experience in Oman having Omani D/L looking for suitable position release available. Contact: 95885092 Email: nitin_dhotre2@rediffmail.com Pakistani male 28 years old recently worked as Administration Manager MBA finance from Maju Karachi. Contact: 99685330 Email: hussain_ca87@yahoo.com Omani female exp in Accounts & Shipping & Secretary & PRO job knowledge in computer with Oman D/L. Content: 91161736 Accountant with 8 years experience in Oman with D/L & NOC , seeking suitable placement. Contact: 92994825. Email: sanuchithranjali@gmail.com 10+ yrs UAE experience Fin. Controller looking for job change. Contact: 98006226 Indian female B.Com Graduate 2 years Oman experience in tally ERP 9 seeking suitable placement. Contact: 95186652 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, WITH 13yrs experience, 6 yrs Oman in manufacturing, trading & contracting Cos, capable of handling all accounting, finance, banking, L/C, import, export & finalization seeks placement. NOC Available. Call+968-98932752, mail:jjohnmuscat@hotmail.com B.Com (Indian Male) with 5 years experience (2 years GCC) in Accounts & Audit field. # 95584531 razikthumbe@gmail.com Indian male, 34 years MBA finance, having 9 years experience, looking for suitable placement presently on visit visa. Contact: 92914869 Email: noblev1982@gmail.com Indian female 28 years M.Com, Accountant having 6 years experience in Accounts, finalization, Tally currently on visit visa. Contact : 95595083 Email: merlinfernandes16@yahoo.in

ACCOUNT. & FINANCE Chief Accountant, 12 years Oman experience looking for suitable position. Contact: 99513082 Accountant with 8 years U.A.E experience, on visit visa, looking for a job. Contact : 96166512 Finance Manager 26 years experience including 22 years Oman with NOC. Contact 91302906 / 91335205 Senior Accountant 10 years experience, looking for accounts parttime works and ﬁnalization works. Contact: 96247295 Accountant 7 Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact 97712084

Pakistani driver with car. Contact: 91248202 Driver looking for job. Contact 92303744 Light driver Pakistani age 24 years. Contact: 97106232 Indian driver with experience in Oman. Contact: 96255558

Light driver with car Hyundai Accent 2016. Contact : 94039796

Jordanian Accountant (ACPA) with more than 15 yrs experience in Oman (Accounts, Purchase & ﬁnance. Contact: 92881223 Email: kamal_sarhan@yahoo.com

ADMIN

Bangladesh 24 years, 2 years experience. Contact: 97806144

Bangladeshi light driver (AG) 48) expe, 14 years, need job & visa have release paper transpire. Contact 99165961 Driver. Contact: 95084826 Pakistani male light vehicle driver looking for job. Contact: 96474528 Driver with car. Contact :91452930 Wanted driver. Contact 95112461

Experienced Manager in HR, Administration and Finance. More than 10 years gulf experience including four years in Oman. Having Oman Driving License and NOC Contact 93264005 Indian female 24 years BE Electronics now in Oman visiting visa searching job for any Administrative Sectors telecommunicating, banking, teaching. Contact: 95935867 / 99536948 Email: anjujose011@gmail.com

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Indian diploma Civil Eng, 2 yrs Infrastructure Projects (4G, Towers, substation) landscaping & Auto CAD. Contact: 94756183 Email: indianexpat1@gmail.com Electrical Engineer (B.E) with 5 years experience (3 yrs in Gulf) NOC available. Contact: 92119851 Email: mayurdevadiga@gmail.com

Indian male BBA Graduate 12 years experience in Administration level 15 months exp in Oman having NOC available looking for suitable placement. Contact : 91458388

Resident Engineer B.E civil 25 years exp 12 yrs in Architecture consultancy having Oman Dubai D/L NOC available. Contact: 95732453 Email: milindj951@gmail.com

Indian Female MBA, 3 years experience in Admin MIS, family Visa. Contact 98234427, jkjsmith01@gmail.com

Indian male, 25 yrs. B. Tech Civil Engineer with 2 years experience in India looking for suitable placement. Contact: 96081437 Email: vibijvenugopal90@gmail.com

Indian male 25 years MBA (HR) Now in Oman visiting visa searching job for Administration, HR Customer relation. Contact: 90196322 / 91049868 Email: nithinvarghese19@gmail.com

Civil Engineer, Female, 3 yrs experience in structural design & estimation; Contact: 99195433

14 years of gulf experience in HR / Admin & logistics ﬂuent in Arabic / English with D/L looking for suitable position. Contact: 95824598

Indian BE (Mech) Engineer having P.G diploma in oil & gas piping and level two NDT seeks immediate placement in any industry at present on visit vis. Contact : 92013757 / 99774956

Indian 17 yrs experience in Admin and have knowledge in Accounting seeks job. Have driving license and release. Contact : 99573353

B.Tech Mechanical, 5 years experience NOC available seeking placement. Contact: 98557463 / 99470124

Filipina, 10 yrs experience in Fashion Retail, Shipment, Logistics, Inventory, Warehouse Control and Store Management is seeking employment. Call +971565833126 or 97728418.

Indian male 28 yrs, Engg Nebosh & IOSH certiﬁed 5+ years experience in Saudi Arabia at Aramco & Sabic projects as a HSE head HSE Supervisor. Contact 94059935

ARCHITECT

Senior Architect, Indian male 15yrs exp. having DL& NOC, Looking for suitable position. Contact: 97239313 Email: abdul_muq2000@yahoo.co.uk

Accountant Indian female on visit visa, degree B.Com exp Tally ERP-9 ﬁnalization of Accounts, Tax Accounting, Stock maintenance, pay roll, etc. Contact 91551164 / 91175456, mk.jothipriya@gmail.com

4 years exp driver need a job. Contact: 94208089

25 yrs female Indian with B.Com MBA looking out for a job in ﬁnance / marketing / HR ﬁeld with a work experience of 1 year, 3 months at Bank Muscat & 7 months at India. Contact: 94657403 / 95537261

Indian male 23 yrs B.com having 3 yrs accounts exp in India looking for suitable placement presently on visit visa.#:94131842 / 93516968, Email: jithujithin05@gmail.com

Accounting B.Com male Diploma in computerized professional Accounting, professional & manual accounting, 25 yrs, Indian, 25 yrs, Keralite, India. Contact: 0091 9746838659 Email: jijesh567@gmail.com

Light driver looking for job. Contact: 93985153

Looking for driver job.Contact 93650209

Sr. Architect male 5 yrs exp having NOC looking for suitable position. Contact: 91546108 Email: morshed_arch@yahoo.com

ACCA ﬁnalist, Recent B.Com Graduate, Indian female, looking for full time employment in Accounting and Audit. +968 96964379, sangeethaumesh5@gmail.com

Light driver looking for full time job. Contact: 95154610

Indian male, 27years, MCom, having 2years experience in Accounts looking for suitable position. Presently on visit visa. #93455055 gibingeorge88@gmail.com

Part time accountant, senior accountant, doing all type of accounting works, up to ﬁnalization. contact.95254864

Part time Accountant, up to ﬁnalization, looking for job after 5 pm (location prefer – MSQ to AL Hail). Contact: 95694737

DRIVER

DRAUGHTSMAN Indian Civil Auto cad Draftsman looking suitable placement 5 years experience. Contact: 97465102

DOMESTIC HELP Housemaid (exp 20 years) looking for English, family. Contact: 99564133 / 96534195

DRIVER Wanted driving job. Contact: 97690766 12 years experience light duty driver with car. Contact: 96467373 Pakistani light vehicle driver having 2 yrs exp. Contact: 96105925

Dynamic young Engineer (Electrical & Electronics) on visit, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 94742764 Diploma in civil Engineer, total 4 years experience, 1.5 years experience in Oman seeking suitable placement. Contact : 96535084 Civil Engineer B.Sc -6 years experience with constructions companies - 1 years in Oman - qualiﬁed as Site Engineer & Planning Engineer. Contact+968-94682217 B.E in Mechanical post Graduation Diploma in piping Engineering. Contact : 94786570 Email: asim.hajwani6@gmail.com Automobile Engnr Indian with 7 yrs experience 2 yrs Toyota and 5 yrs Jaguar corporate experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact immediately: 93709706 currently on visit visa for 10 days only Mechanical Engineer (UK ) 28 years, male looking for suitable placement with valid Oman driving license having 3.5 years experience in Oman NOC available. Contact 968 97612297 immediate availability. Email: ymirza11@caledonian.ac.uk Mechatronics (Electrical, Mechanical) Engineer, 3 years of experience. Contact: 91234024 Email: ammar.r.elerris@gmail.com

S U N DAY, O C T O B E R 4 , 2 0 1 5

DAILY GUIDE SITUATION WANTED Indian female, 30 yrs, Interior Designer

MISCELLANEOUS

Bachelor degree with 5 yrs working experience seeking suitable placement in Oman.

Indian male with 18 years of Indian and Overseas experience in hospitality industry, with excellent cooking, operational, managerial and communication skills seeking a suitable job from reputed groups and organizations. On a visit visa. Contact: 95363751

Contact 98499975, Email : swasdesigner@gmail.com ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Indian Mechanical Engineer, 30, having 8yrs of UAE Sales/Business Development. experience in Electromechanical and Irrigation sectors. Contact no- +971558763220 email id-sangowri@outlook.com Civil Engineer Pakistani 12+2 years Oman experience D/L required placement. Contact: 94392616 Building site supervisor, since March 2010 in Oman with Omani D/L looking for suitable placement. Contact: 93061107 Indian male 29, having 7 years exp in construction ﬁeld& Auto Cad in Oman. Having valid driving license. Fluent in English & Arabic. Looking for suitable job in reputed ﬁrm. Contact - 99650569

Civil Engineer, Indian M 29 5yrs exp. having DL & NOC Looking for suitable position. Contact: 94576233 Email: suhailmullah@gmail.com Indian chemical Engineer with 1year experience in Business Development; & valid Oman D/L, seeks suitable opportunity. Contact: 96141612 or E-mail: anjana.nanda@outlook.com Degree Engineer Civil, 6 years experience Oman D/L, N.O.C available for a suitable position. Contact: 93523507 / 95961336 Indian male BE civil project Engineer 15 years Oman experience in building projects with valid D/L NOC available. Contact: 92178471

BE (Civil) Indian male with 20 years experience with reputed consultancy companies & working for one of the prestigious project of Muscat since 2008 seeks suitable position. Contact: 92511428, Email: manoj_t2000@yahoo.com

BE Electrical Engineer 8 years experience 4 years in Oman with Oman driving license. Contact 96942032

Mechanical Engineer, 24 having knowledge in HVAC looking for suitable placement. Contact: 95434381 Email: shuhaibusman313@gmail. com

Electrician 3 years experience in Building lines in Oman and other related experience also. NOC available. Stay till 29.09.2015. Contact: 94057129 / 95964419 Email: raheemdadbaloch@hotmail.com

Agriculture Engineer Egyptian in Oman available till 10th Oct experience 5 years. Contact: 90155723 Electrical and Electronics Engineer with one year experience and GCC licence holder seeking a job mail – shyjalpk@gmail.com Indian BE (MECH) aviation BE degree diploma in material quality management 17 years Navy aviation 13 years construction purchase stores professional on visit. Contact: 90205082 /98796982 Electrical Engineer Indian male 29 years, having 5 years of experience in industrial automation and utility maintenance in India (MRF Tyres), seeking suitable placement. Contact: 92789995 Email: akhilabrahamlktr@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer having 1 year exp in Mechanical Supervising looking for suitable job. Contact 92835957 Sudanese Telecom Engineer 5 years experience in Oman. Contact: 93391008 Young Electrical Engineer looking for suitable placement. Having specialization in electronics. Contact 99227861 Project Manager (Interior ﬁtouts décor & MEP) B.E. Arch having 8 years experience looking for a suitable position in a reputed company. Local release is available. Contact: 91528851 M.Tech BE civil 9 yrs experience Project Management Indian male (34 yrs) with NOC seeks suitable placement in construction industry. Contact : 99156291 / 95281545/ 00919579666999 (Whatsapp) Email: kashidss@gmail.com HSE Engineer (Indian, 26 yrs), B.Tech Mechanical, Nebosh, 5 yrs experience in oil & gas construction. Contact 94616721

Civil Engineer (Diploma) seeking for placement. Contact: 95200650

Electrical Eng. Degree (MEP) need suitable job of construction 12 yrs exp. Email: mohd.ateeq.khan@gmail.com C-SWIP 3.1 ASNT level 2 QC Mech. Engr 5+ yrs exp Indian male 26 seeks placement. Contact : 91823331 Email: kannasekhar46@gmail.com SUPERVISOR: Indian male site supervisor (AIR CONDITIONING) 25 years of experience with valid Oman Driving lic Contact: 97498809, 93391910 Email: hilariankj@gmail.com Engineer with 3 yrs experience in Indian in MEP, HVAC& mechanical maintained ﬁeld on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact 99191535 Email: fareed029@gmail.com Indian male BE Mechanical currently on 2 yrs free visa with NOC & local release. Looking for suitable job in Muscat. Contact – 90296975 / ali.syedausaf@gmail.com

Oracle ADF Developer, Msc (IT), 2 yrs of Experience in Software Development (Oracle ADF, sql, pl/sql), Oracle OCA & SQL Expert, Currently on visit visa. # +968 93755858 / 92141644 Email : shiralkarmuzammil@yahoo.com IT Engineer, MBA, PMP trained, having Omani driving license, 18+ years of experience in software industry, looking for a suitable position. Contact: 91244967 Indian male, 29 yrs, B.E .Eng in CS, CCNP, JNCIA , MCSA, MCITP, ISO/ IEC27002, 8 yrs exp in IT , Networking and server support. Contact: 98285401 Email: maneshm3@gamil.com Indian male IT professional with 8 yrs experience including GCC in windows server, computer hardware, networking & office administration seeks a suitable placement. Contact: 95994227 B.Tech IT, 2 years experience, seeking job as IT Support / Customer and Technical Support, any suitable jobs in Oman currently on visit visa. Contact : 98960932 Email: jittojacob@hotmail.com Net working Technical with driving license NOC having 2 years experience in data and telephone structured cabling epabx and CCTV installing looking for suitable. Contact: 96027516

MSc Nurse specialized in OBG, 3 years experience-certiﬁed ACLS,BLS, on visit visa, seeking suitable opportunities Contact:90125347 An Indian female GNM Nurse having 10 yrs experience in Indian with Oman MOH license seeking suitable placement currently in Oman. Contact: 97895004 Email: sandhyamol26@gmail.com Indian male Nurse, prometric passed seeks suitable placement. Contact 97284508I 33 years, Indian male Dentist having 7 years of experience with MOH license is seeking suitable placement. Contact: 91559265 Email: praveengp_82@yahoo.com

MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR

Indian female MA English literature B.Ed having 6 years experience in teaching looking for suitable jobs. Contact: 96701049

HOSPITALITY Dynamic result oriented hospitality professional with 20 years of international exp. MBA in Hotel Management, specializing in Hotel/Restaurant start ups, concepts & Franchise development with proven records. Seeking for Challenging positions in reputed groups as GM/COO/CEO/ Business Head. (NOC available) Contact : 96059470

Procurement Manager: Indian male (B.Com) having 6 more years of purchasing experience in civil construction & MEP sector is looking for a suitable position(NOC available). GSM:97700967 Project Manager (B.E. Arch) in Interior décor ﬁt outs & MEP having 8 years experience looking for a suitable post in a reputed ﬁrm. NOC is available. Contact: 91528851 Sudanese procurement Manager three years experience in Oman. Contact: 93391008 Senior Manager Indian, 30 years in FMCG Business in Oman looking for better opportunity at management level. Contact 99231513

MISCELLANEOUS B.E Arch with 8 years experience as 2 Project Manager in Interior ﬁtouts décor & MEP works looking for suitable. Local release is available. Contact: 91528851 Indian male diploma in Civil Engineering with 20 years experience in interior ﬁtout with valid driving license NOC and local release available. Contact: 98048410 Professional Civil Engineer 25 yrs experience with N.O.C Management and Supervision with D/L. Contact: 97290338

IT Indian male 25 years MCA, CCNA Certiﬁed MCSE2012 having 16 months experience in network and system administration looking for suitable placement. Contact 97703253 / 92365310 Email: albinmperakkattu@gmail.com Software Engineer, 6 yrs exp in software projects & development (Java,PL/SQL Unix) on visit visa. Contact: 99487493

Bangladeshi Diploma Civil Engineer 3 years experience in Bangladesh 2 years in Oman. Contact 93796905 / 97319361

Indian male, 29 yrs, B. Eng in CS, CCNP, JNCIA, MCSA, MCITP, ISO/ IEC27002, 8 yrs exp in IT, Networking and Server support. #98285401 Email: maneshm3@gmail.com

Btech computer science graduate 2015 passout.. Android application marketing.. Having good communication skills and mindset to work in a team. Contact 91024385

CCNA MCITP Network support/ Network technician with 2 yrs experience Indian male having bachelors degree on visit visa. Contact 93080871, email :sean.f.peters@outlook.com

SALES / MARKETING Filipino (male) 37yrs. old having 8 years experience in operation(shiping&logistics) currently on visit visa looking for a suitable job GSM:97121525 Filipino lady looking for Receptionist Sales girl having good experience in Muscat. NOC will be available ready to join immediately. Contact: 92664896 / 91107941. After October 1st week. Contact: + 639759460269 Indian male more than 8 years experience in UAE in Office , Sales Marketing with good computer skills having driving license looking for suitable placement. Contact : 99369081 Email: shazulashraf60@gmail.com Sales and marketing - male 27 yrs, 2 years experience seeking suitable placement with Oman D/L. Contact: 95642740 Email: shaijichakkara@gmail.com 3+ years of experience (Oman) in marketing, business development, sales & customer services, BBA Marketing with valid GCC driving license. Contact: 94374115 Indian male, U.K Post Graduate M.A, MBA, 3 years Experience, looking position within Marketing, Branding, Business Development & PR. Contact: greetings111@hotmail.com

MEDICAL

EDUCATION Indian female B. Sc Chemistry B.Ed having 6 years experience in teaching looking for suitable jobs. Contact: 94196493

MISCELLANEOUS

Operations/Marketing/Business Development/Support-Services-experienced-Indian-25M-with-B.techgraduation-looking-for-challengingrole. Contact 94743460 Indian female Diploma in Indian & foreign Accounting having 1 year experience in Oman seeking suitable placement. Contact: 95714285 Egyptian legal adviser experience and experience in arbitration and contracts and labor law, looking for work a company. Contact: 99664890 BBA Graduate looking for a suitable job valid Oman D/L. Contact : 99172212 Omani female Arabic and English speaking searching for job. Contact 92387170

BBA Graduate with 3 years experience in Sales & Marketing valid Omani D/L looking for job. Contact: 97378073 Email: samaanmohammed@gmail.com Indian male MBA having 4 yrs Gulf experience in logistics and Counter Sales currently on visit visa and looking for suitable job. Contact 96695541 Looking for Driver & Salesman vacancy 10 years Oman experience Oman license holding. Contact 98234893 Indian male 30 yrs, B. Sc food science and quality control 7 years experience in G.C.C 3 years experience in laboratory related jobs, valid Oman driving license. Contact: 93405643 Wanted salesman job, with driving license. Have exp. ins selling goods, experience in shops special experience in car parts seeking any job related to selling. Contact: 94162434 Indian male 35 years BBM, diploma in A/C, 5 years experience as Sales Executive in Oman with valid D/L and NOC seeking suitable placement in Muscat area. Contact : 92683606 Email: abhi.abrahm09@gmail.com MBA 15 years experience in Sales & Marketing in telecom, FMCG, presently in India C/O Saif Kazi. Contact : 99625957 Email Id: a_kazi123@yahoo.co.in Indian male 25 yrs BBM Graduate 3 yrs of experience Sales / Marketing in Oman looking in suitable placement. Contact : 93185316 Email: karsh794@gmail.com Egyptian very good marketing and sales skills experience 10 years in tourism. Contact : 90155723

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE Indian male more than 10 years gulf experience in Office / Sales Coordinator, Admin, Secretarial and purchase with good computer skills. Having Driving license and NOC available, looking for suitable placement. Contact 95149624

MISCELLANEOUS Arab Lady seeking for Housemanager/Personal Assistant job. Highly experienced. Arabic, English &French. Contacttel : +961 71339568 email : famurr@hotmail.com 26, Male, Indian, BBA (Finance), MBA(HR), Looking for suitable Job. Contact immediately Contact 98176105, Email: nruknaddin@outlook.com

FABRICATION & ERECTION-DUCT MAN Candidate seeking suitable opportunities & presently in Oman with NOC Mob:97239854, Mail:asherlalitha@yahoo.com 25yrs Indian Female with Bsc Nursing, MHA (master of hospital administration) Graduate looking for suitable placement. Contact:- 99513267 Email:-alinaelshaddai@gmail.com Indian male Accountant with 10 years experience in Oman available for immediate joining with Oman driving license NOC available. Contact : 99881355 / 99720602 HSE Advisor (Indian) 30 years Nebosh, 10SH & Diploma in ﬁre & Safety 9 years Gulf experience in construction, oil & gas. Contact: 95568731 Email: sathishdream@gmail.com SR. Land Surveyor Indian 7 years GCC exp, 2 years IND. Exp, experienced in building construction (Oman driving license). Contact: 97437307 HSE Officer (Indian) 26 years Nebosh, diploma in ﬁre & safety council, 3 years experience (including 1 years GCC) in construction. # 97058358 Email: arun.insane@gamil.com Indian male, 29 years B.Tech (E.C.E) and M.B.A with 1.2 years of experience in Oman as Electronic Engineer seeking for a suitable job currently on visit visa. Contact : 92085082 Email: suhailece.61@gmail.com 50 years Indian male 15yrs experience as Manager in Steel and paper Plant seeking suitable placement. Kindly contact me on +91 9840943638 Chartered Accountant, Indian male, 25, two years experience, on visit visa. Staying with parents. Also has B.com+computer Application. Contact: 24492638/98164467. shyamal008@gmail.com Diploma in Civil Engineer. I have 6 year experience in Oman seeking for suitable position Oman. #97415597, email: Nasir.muscat@gmail.com 8+ years experienced senior accountant looking for a better placement. Contact No. +968 92935684. Email - shabeerkkm@gmail.com. NOC available. Indian Male, 38 years, BE and MBA in Marketing from UK seeks suitable placement in the IT industry. Call 91200413. CCNP Network Professional with 6 years experience having Bachelors degree on visit visa looking for suitable job. GSM: 96760618 Email: varghese.manthara@gmail.com 26, Male, Indian, BBA (Finance), MBA(HR), Looking for suitable placement in Finance/HR/Marketing. Contact immediately. Contact 98176105, nruknaddin@outlook.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 29 years Indian female (MBAFinance) with 4 yrs experience in Accounts, seeking suitable placement in Accounts/Admin/HR. NOC available. Contact:96141283 ACCOUNTANT: Indian male 25 having 4years experience in accounting & having well knowledge in tally. Contact:968 094535881, 0091 9037622048. Email: vishnuraj889@gmail.com 31 year Indian male PG in HR , with 5 yrs Professional experience in HR in Construction Oil & Gas Oman seeking for a suitable placement. Contact me on 93488914, email-Kaarthickshankar@gmail.com INDIAN MALE , MBA. Having 10+ years experience as Automotives Sales Manager .Worked with M/s TALWAR AUTO GARAGES PVT LTD India’s Largest Selling Dealer for VOLVO EICHER commercial vehicles .Seeking for suitable Job in Oman. Contact no: 98045482 Email: dmstalwar@gmail.com

ACCA finalist, Recent B.Com Graduate, Indian Female, looking for full time employment in Accounting and Audit. Contact +96896964379, sangeethaumesh5@gmail.com Admin, having 10+ years experience in Admin/HR/Logistics/Time Keeper, in reputed companies. Presently working in Muscat. Contact- 94369965 , mail - satya1528@gmail.com Indian male . 14 yrs experience in maintenance & Supervisor in hotel field ( Electrical . Ac Mechanical & Plumber ) N O C available mob : 95 25 36 40 . email = hareeshma24@yahoo.com Indian male B.Eng. in IT,CCNA,MCSA,MCSE, 2.5 yrs + exp. in IT support, networking and server support valid Omani D/L seeking suitable placement in IT/Network/ Server support. Contact 92607532 ACCA Affiliate, Indian Male, Fresher, looking for full time employment in Tax and Audit.+968 91291520, shahidazeez5@gmail.com Indian Male, 24 years old recently completed M.Tech in Offshore Structures from NIT Calicut, looking for suitable position. Contact : +91 9833 2485 68, Email: shihabpatel91@gmail.com Well experienced management finance specialist having 18 years experience available for placement. Contact.95602518 23, Male, ACCA Affiliate, OBU Bsc, 2.5 years of experience in audit and finance in Big 6 Firms, Looking for permanent placement in similar field. Release NOC available. Contact: #95140445, a.saran891@gmail.com 22, Male, Indian, BBA (Marketing),1 year experience in India, Looking for suitable placement in Sales and Marketing. #91897046, azzamsiddique1@gmail.com Indian Male,27,ACCA Part Qualified,B.COM with 7+ yrs exp in receivables and credit control in Oman looking for suitable placements. NOC available. Contact 9657 4343. Indian Female, Science Graduate, 3 years Experience in Teaching back home. Looking for a suitable job opportunity as a teacher, in Schools in Muscat Region. Contact : 96431456 / 95704814 Indian Male, 25, Chartered Accountant, working with ICICI Bank India. On a Visit Visa in Oman. Staying with parents at Azaiba. Ph: 24492638. Email: shyamal008@gmail.com Looking for a suitable job as Jr. Accountant/ Jr. Administration in a reputed company. NOC Available. GSM # 93004738. SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, 8 years experience ,Oman driving licence,Noc available. Seek Suitable opportunity. GSM- 98184170 ACCOUNTANT, Male, 8 years experience, presently working in Oman as a Senior Accountant with oman Driving license. NOC available, seek suitable opportunity. GSM: 97705854 Chemical Engineer Indian 2 years of experience in production field Contact: 91247222 Email:sahadpoonchola@gmail.com Syrian male 3yrs. exp in IT support, Networking, Security systems, Server support, IT sales and marketing. Valid Omani D/L seeking suitable placement. Contact 91033395 Indian female, MBA, 25yrs Having 4yrears of experience in MNC, hands of experiences in recruitment and administration, flexible for any suitable job placements currently in visting visa. Contact Tel : 98864639 Email : neethuvijayan06@gmail.com Indian Male, 26 Yrs, Business Management, 6 years in Oman. Knowledge of MS Office and Arabic Language. Seeks suitable position. Contact 93931935 Indian Mechanical Engineer, 30, having 8yrs of UAE Sales/Business Development. experience in Electromechanical and Irrigation sectors. Contact no- +971558763220 email id-sangowri@outlook.com

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SITUATION WANTED Indian male, with finance and Law degree, having more than 25 years of experience in Finance/ Accounts / Audit (5 years of Oman experience) seeks suitable placement. NOC available. Contact: 98421619. E-mail: talemadhamu@yahoo.com. Indian male Executive Secretary having vast experience in admin, logistics & procurement well versed with computer seeks suitable placement. Contact : 99514286 Pakistan Male: 24 years,M.Com Finance having 2.5 year experience as a accountant & marketing executive looking for suitable placement. Contact: 97670816, E.mail: naeem.ahsan68@gmail.com Indian female with MBA in finance seeking immediate placement. Contact: 968-93316493 Civil Engineer B.Sc -6 years experience with constructions companies - 1 years in Oman - qualified as Site Engineer & Planning Engineer . Contact+968-94682217 ACCOUNTANT: Indian male 25 having 4 years experience in accounting & having well knowledge in tally. Contact:968094535881, 0091 9037622048, Email: vishnuraj889@gmail.com 31 year Indian male PG in HR ,with 5 yrs Professional experience in HR in Construction Oil & Gas Oman seeking for a suitable placement. Kindly contact me on 93488914, emailKaarthickshankar@gmail.com Sudanese/26/Bsc Computer Science /3 years exp/skills Excellent knowledge in operating systems and maintaining computers Java Programmer Web Developer Linux SMS solutions Android developer/email khalid.omx@gmail.com/contact no 944958080 and 99758186. Civil Autocad Draughtsman part time work for job mob :96023726 Indian male B.Eng. in IT,CCNA, MCSA,MCSE, 2.5 yrs + exp. in IT support, networking and server support valid Omani D/L seeking suitable placement in IT/Network/Server support. Contact 92607532 Indian B.E Computer Science graduate 2012 passout. 1 .5 yrs exp. in Accounting. Having good communication skills and mindset to work in a team. Having NIIT certificate in Diploma in Java Technology. # 97767894 Email: jinsonjacobjohn@gmail.com Indian male 24 YEARS, B.Tech (Electrical & Electronics), having 2 yrs. exp as Electrical Site Engineer. Done IOSH & NEBOSH- IGC certifications, seeking for suitable placement in any related industries. Contact 98045482, Email: mastanshaik1008@gmail.com Indian male, 24 years, HSE Engineer having 2 years of Indian experience. Done IOSH & NEBOSH- IGC certifications, seeking for suitable placement in any related industries.# 98045482 27, male, ACCA finalist, have professional experience up to finalization of Accounts, Statutory and internal audit, expertise in using tally and focus & Oracle Software, have 3.5 years experience in accounts till finalization, seeking for permanent replacement ,GSM-97654769,email id-abdullah.nooralam@yahoo.com Indian male 22yr BBA with LOGISTIC Diploma, exp in tally and data entry seeking in suitable placement. Contact; 90151739 email shakeeb.mp280gmail.com Mechanical Draftsman, Indian male 27, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering having 7 years of experience in Auto CAD looking for a suitable placement. # 97351786 / 96143708 mohammednazeer07@gmail.com

ACCA Affiliate, OBU Degree, 2.5 years experience in audit and ﬁnance in Big6 ﬁrm, Looking for permanent placement. NOC release available. Contact: #95140445, a.saran891@gmail.com

MBA - (F), M.Com, B.COM. Indian female having knowledge of accounts with Tally looking for part time or full time job. Presently on family visa. Contact- 91892264. mail: yv.dixit@yahoo.com

B.Tech EEE with 4+ years experience in the ﬁeld of it, networking, ex-tonics etc. presently working in Amazon India development centre as a content quality associate seeking for suitable jobs in Oman. Contact : +91 9940514005, 93116402 email: mail2nbn@gmail.com

Indian male Accountant, 12 years experience, looking for a full time or part time job, experience in tally also. Contact 98983122

MBA Finance with more than five years of experience in Finance & Accounts including GCC, looking for a suitable opening. Having UAE driving license. Contact no..91391802. Senior Accountant. 8 Years experience. NOC available. Oman driving license. Seek suitable opportunity. GSM- 98184170 B.E Mechanical Engineer with 2 years’ experience in HVAC field on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact: 93442296 Email Id: sal201091@gmail.com. MBA (F) B.COM Indian female having knowledge of accounts with Tally looking for full or part time job. Presently on family visit visa. Contact: - 96259171. Email: bhumicapandya@gmail.com Indian Male, MBA, Talented management expert having 6 year experience at U.A.E, India and Oman in luxury goods and Retail. Seeking suitable openings in related or same field. Contact:92700670 Email: jobcareer44@gmail.com MBA Finance with more than five years of experience in Finance & Accounts including GCC, looking for a suitable opening. Having UAE driving license. Contact no..91391802 Indian 26M, B. Tech Computer Science graduate, 3 years exp in India, looking for suitable job in Muscat. Contact : 93125669, Email : amritrajGT18@gmail.com Indian Male Nurse with Moh licence & Noc seeking a job with Family Status gsm:95817579. E.mail:vasudevanv2005@gmail.com Part- Time Accountant, well experience senior accountant ,doing all type of accounting works, Finalization, Budgeting available. Contact 98803439 Sudanese/Bsc IT/26/2 years experience/excellent Eng-Arb speaking/ Omani driving license/96387227/ henrykarrar@gmail.com Pakistani, Male, Pak, Exp 14 Years in IT Trainer / Computer Teacher, looking for a better position in Oman, already working in Prestigious Construction Company. # 95983711. Join.mtmali@gmail.com M. Tech VLSI design, B. tech Electronics and instrumentation, Indian female,3 years teaching experience for graduation level students, seeking suitable placements . Ph:00968 92904155. email-achusooraj@gmail.com Indian Male (Diploma in electronics Engineering and CCNA.) having 9 years of experience in Networking, 5 years’ experience in Oman. Looking for a suitable Placement. NOC available. GSM- 93787098, Email –anishktr@gmail.com INDIAN MALE 24 YEARS,B. Tech (Electrical & Electronic).Having 2 years experience as Electrical Site Engineer in Constructions. Done IOSH & NEBOSH- IGC certifications. Seeking for suitable placement in constructions or in any related industries. Contact no: 98045482, Email: shannu.hse@gmail.com

Admin, having 10+ years experience in Admin/HR/Logistics/Time Keeper, in reputed companies. Presently working in Muscat. Contact- 968 94369965 mail - satya1528@gmail.com Site Supervisor/ L Driver, Pakistani Male 33 with valid D/L, 4 years experience in Muscat, fluent in English, Arabic looking for suitable place. Contact: 97950869 Indian male B.Eng. in IT,CCNA,MCSA,MCSE, 2.5 yrs + exp. in IT support, Networking and Server support with valid Omani D/L seeking suitable placement in IT/Network/ Server support. Contact 92607532 Indian male auto cad draughtsman (civil) 8 years experience seeking for part time job mobile no: 0096899070584, email: remluvp@gmail.com Indian Male, 25, Chartered Accountant, working with ICICI Bank India. On a Visit Visa in Oman. Staying with parents at Azaibah. Ph:24492638. Email: shyamal008@gmail.com Diploma in civil engineering having an experience 24years (20years in Oman) experience in Estimator / quantity surveyor looking for a suitable placement, willing to join immediately Contact : 96328687 Indian male B.Eng. in IT,CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, 2yrs + exp. in IT support, networking and server support valid Omani D/L seeking suitable placement in IT/Network/Server support. Contact 92607532 Indian male, 14 yrs Experience in Maintenance & Supervisor in hotel field ( Electrical. Ac Mechanical & Plumber ) N O C available #95253640 . email = hareeshma24@yahoo.com ME Civil- structural Engineer, 8 Years Structural engineer experience, Looking for Structural Designer, supervisor or site engineer Position. Iranian male. #93696929, Email: mhsaz1359@gmail.com Indian Male 26 years MCA, MCSE 2012 certified, Microsoft Exchange Server Administration, having 1 year experience in IT/System Administration looking for suitable placement. Contact Mob : 00968 92745708 Email: nabeelmmkty@gmail.com, Light duty driver, Young and honest. Can speak Arabic, Hindi and understand English. Release available. Ph.92854775 / 93487450 B.Com graduate, 11 years experience in Accounts, 9 years Oman experience , Oman valid driving license, looking for suitable post. Mob:92758404 NOC Available. Indian female with MBA on visit visa seeking immediate placement. Contact - 968-93316493 Sudanese male, 31 years, have 3 year Diploma in electrical engineer , 6 year experience in construction and electrical production plant . Mobile No ; +96894549609 Indian male, B.com, MBA, having 5 years experience (3 years in U.A.E) is currently seeking suitable opportunities within finance/ accounts/admin dept. Contact:93953613, allen.mathew83@gmail.com

SIT.WANTED Indian male 27 years B.E & MS Mechanical Engineer working in Delhi for last 4 years inJcb India pvt. ltd., seeks placement in Oman. Contact: 93393768 Driver looking for job exp 2 yrs. Contact: 98522914 Female MBA gold medalist, with computer proficiency, Oman driving license looking for job opportunity in event management companies in Muscat. Ph : 99012949 27,male, ACCA finalist, have professional experience upto finalization of accounts, statutory and internal audit, expertise in using tally and focus & oracle software, have 3.5 years experience in accounts till finalization and statutory audit, seeking for permanent replacement ,GSM-97654769,email idabdullah.nooralam@yahoo.com SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, Indian male,29 years.8 years experience .Presently working in Oman as a Senior Accountant with oman Driving license. NOC available. Seek suitable opportunity. GSM: 97705854 Indian Male, 32 yrs, MBA-HR, Trainer & Faculty worked on Omanisation & nationals development activities with 10 yrs of experience seeking suitable job. Contact : 93891401 saiprasad_18@yahoo.com Sudanese 29 male (Bsc computer science,diploma computer engineering), 6 yrs. experience dba oracle plsql , ms sql-server ,ms visual studio vba,network Omani Driver licence language English, Arabic# 91415886 Two year experience in Oman, experience in sales, purchase and system admin, Having GCC license. Contact number 97475860, Yadhukrishnan08@gmail.com Indian female, 24yrs, M.COM (Accounts) having 3 yrs experience in Accounts, HR, Administration, Customer Service. Good Computer Proficiency seeking Suitable Position. Visa Transfer/NOC Available. Contact: 99654913 Indian Male 22 Years , Graduation In Electronics Seeking Jobs In Supervisory , Sales & Sales Co-ordination Fields , Good Communication Skill Contact 96141317, E-mail: akhilek5@gmail.com

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SIT.WANTED Piping Design Engineer, Indian male 27, looking for suitable placement in Piping Design & Engineering. Having 7 years of experience in AutoCAD. Also familiar with PDMS (11.6 Version),CAESAR ll. Contact : 97351786 / 96143708/97357143 Indian female B. Com MBA ﬁnance ,5 years experience in oman as an account seeking suitable placement. Contact 99044292 DIPLOMA+B.E.(CIVIL ENGINEER), Indian, 4 years of experience, currently on visit visa; Seeking Right Position. GSM:91570703. Indian male 23 years Graduate, working as a sales coordinator cum purchase & office coordination 2 yrs in oman Having oman license & NOC looking for suitable job in Muscat Email:yadhukrishnan08@gmail.com, GSM:97475860 ME. Civil Engineer, Structural Designer, 3 Years Structural Design, 6 Years Str. Engineer Experience, Looking For Structural Designer Position. Iranian Male. #93696929, Email: mhsaz1359@gmail.com Male Graphic designer cum animation, non linear editing VFX, seeking suitable position. Contact: 97792661 / 96229406 B-tech Electrical Engineer with more than 2 years of experience in erection and designing of HT and LT electrical systems. Seeking for suitable job in Muscat. #98269366. Email: sijincleetus@gmail.com Indian Female BSC nurse with 8+ years of experience including 3 years of GCC exp. Oman Prometric passed with 57 %. Currently in Oman. Contact : 98034384 Data Entry operator cum Buyer, Indian male,26years.BA, Computer proﬁciency :Operating system (Windows 2000xp & Windows7) E plus and Tally ERP9, 4 yrs Experience in Oman seeks suitable placements. Mob: 95360255

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Senior Accounts Professional, Indian Male, 36 years, M.Com, MBA (Fin) 9 years in Oman, with valid Oman DL and NOC available. Capable to handle accounts up to ﬁnalization. Contact 9602 3965.

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Driver 5 years exp know English, Arabic,& Hindi Education B.A. Contact : 91615715 / 99512270 Indian Male 24 years, Looking for a Suitable Job in Telecom / Networking, 1 year sales experience. M. Sc. Communications Engineering & Valid Driving license. Ph: 91280121. Email: jackrprasad@yahoo.com

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Indian lady 30 years Graduate having work experience in India and Oman looking for Admin or any other suitable job. Contact : 95676957

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Indian male, 39 yrs, MSC Computer Science 10 years experience IT support, FMS Engineer, bank experience looking for suitable job. #94276449 Indian, presently on visit visa in Salalah looking for job B.com failed UAE experience in accounts, commercial Admin & warehouse. Contact: 92754071 /93346931 Email: sathyanathanuk@gmail.com MBA (Marketing /HR) with 45 years exp in business development and marketing, having valid Oman driving license seeks suitable placement currently available on family visa. Contact 97618033 Email: vjgeorge12@gmail.com Indian, male, 41 years, CA Inter, Persuing CA final. Now on express visa. 7 years of Experience in OMAN as Finance and Accounts Manager in Trading , Construction and Firefighting industry. 21 Years of exp. seeking suitable Managerial positions. No visa issues. Immediate joining. Contact 98469311 Email:sebin30@yahoo.co.in Indian male 63 years have 30 years Muscat experience all office work sales business development insurance administration accounts with Oman driving license. Contact 99249412 Indian female LLB (Advocate) 2 years experience looking for suitable post legal advisor company secretary etc. # 93343190 / 94476387 Email: shafu1019@gmail.com Indian Female Accountant, CA Final (Group I cleared), 5+ year’s experience in the field of Accounts, Audit and Financial ERPs. Currently available in Muscat and seeking suitable job opportunities.Ph:94704800 email id: vinithsavith@gmail.com B.E (IT) 1 year exp complete schooling in Muscat needs job in software / net working / java/ WEB design or marketing. #97136248 / 99313821

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Indian female, B.Sc, PGDCA, currently on family joining visa, 2 years working experience in oman as customer care / sales co-ordinator, immediate joining seeks suitable placements. Contact no. (968) 95573205 / 95949230 / 95800792 Indian male 22 years ACCA affiliate , BSc, Graduate in applied accounting 2 months working experience seeking suitable placement in Finance / Accounts / audit immediately. Contact: 97378607 / 92558734 B-tech Electrical Engineer with more than 2 years of experience in erection and designing of HT and LT electrical systems. Seeking for suitable job in Muscat. Contact: 98269366. Email: sijincleetus@gmail.com Project Manager / Senior Engineer, Indian Male BE Civil, 21yrs experienced including Oman looking for the Job Contact +918939295181 Email I’D 58031_bala@yahoo.co.in Indian male 26 , graduate in mechanical engineering having 2 years experience in fabrication production ﬁled in India, looking for a suitable job. mobile: +968-91384621 EMAIL : rmekhil@hotmail.com Sr. Sales Executive, Indian Male, Holding Valid Oman DL. Total experience in Oman of 15 years with 4 years Rent a Car Co. experience. Looking for Opportunities in any Industry for similar sales role. Contact 95703233 email id “khetani_r@yahoo.com

House shifting & transporting. Contact 92490422

Split & widow unit A.C servicing & repairing. Contact: 99557080

MARBLE CRYSTALLIZATION restore the original shine of your marble. #24793614/ 99314807

Split & window unit A.C servicing & maintenance. Contact: 96236476

Air condition maintenance installation window AC, split a/c, ducted AC and package type units. Contact: 98667326 We want regular ﬁnance on short term or long term basis from individuals of Omani nationals or expatriates for trading business. Contact: 99462591 or 93525028 Looking for investor and Partner, well running company monthly proﬁt. 14,000 RO. Contact: 96725079

A/C Technician installation services. Contact : 92279370

Pest Control Gulfa Intl .LLC. Contact: 92326955

House shifting & packing. Contact: 99657644 /98518013

Water prooﬁng ABUQABASContact 99320217/24788722

General cleaning & Shampooing. Ocean Center LLC. Contact: 99344723/99357908

Pest Control Treatments, Cockroaches, Ants, Rodents & Termites, Ocean Center LLC. Contact: 99344723/ 99357908

Required investors for different projects. Contact: 99674870

Supply ﬁxing Wallpapers, all carpets. #99834373 / 6642500 WEB, ERP and Business Intelligence (BI) creation and management at rock bottom price. Contact: http//webviewoman

GUARANTEED CLEANING: Carpet & sofa shampooing, Contact 99314807/24792998

Window & split unit A.C servicing & maintenance. Contact 93769089 / 95323517

Want regular ﬁnancing for proﬁtable small projects. Contact : 92162623

We will register LLC trade license for foreign investors and do all actions. Contact: 92833566

Window & split unit A.C servicing & maintenance.# 93769089 / 95323517

One stop shop business services : Public Relation (PRO) formation new companies, LLC companies, Investor visa, business setup, prepare businesses & companies accounts, legal services, representing you and your company. Contact Saleh: 96723485

Used house & office furniture & electronic items.# 99834373 / 96642500 Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & antitermite treatment, general cleaning painting, Plumbing, Electrical, shifting. Contact Mundhir Al-Rizaiqi trading. L.L.C. # 24810137, 99450130 Marble Restoration, Mosaic tiles polishing, carpet shampooing, maintenance. Contact ABU QABAS99320217 /24788722

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