Times of Oman - October 4, 2016

TUESDAY October 4, 2016 2 Muharram 1438 AH

6 085010 120010 FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

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ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE

Tanfeedh seeks more input from women for nation building Staff Reporter MUSCAT: Organisers at Tanfeedh, the government think tank building a roadmap for Oman’s future, have expressed concerns over the lack of female input.

Tanfeedh is a government inspired economic powerhouse, designed to bring government departments and the private sector together to clear away red tape and bureaucracy in the country.

The concept for the think tank is based on a Malaysian model, which successfully freed up doing business with the government and made all aspects of life in Malaysia easier to navigate for citizens and visitors alike.

Speaking during the third week of the National Programme for Enhancing Economic Diversifi-

BUILDING ROADMAP: Tanfeedh is designed to bring government departments and the private sector together to clear away red tape.

cation, Talal Sulaiman Al Rahbi, deputy secretary general of the Supreme Council for Planning, called for more women to come forward and take part, adding: “This is a concern for us, but the same thing happened in Malaysia also.”

With no work and expiry of their visas, the stranded workers are calling for government’s amnesty

A low turnout of women was noticed during the third week of Tanfeedh, which commenced on a Monday with a full house, despite the holiday.

However, the majority of Tanfeedh staff members working

behind the scenes are female, according to Al Rahbi.

He explained that Tanfeedh has invited private sector firms to nominate a representative “who should have a level of understanding about the strategy of the firm.”

Workers are desperate to leave Oman as jobs have become scarce due to the economic downturn

Ann Al Kindi, a member of the Board of Directors at the Omani Economic Association and one of the few female participants in Tanfeedh, said this reflects lack of women in senior positions in Oman. “It raises the question:

are Omani top officials considering giving equal opportunity for women to be in decision making positions?”

In Oman, there are 73,056 Omani women working in the civil services, compared with 82,705 men in 2015, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

But female employees made up around 21.6 per cent of Omani Civil Service employees in the top, middle and direct management, with 2,287 women and 8,317 men.

According to NCSI, there is no Omani female working as secretary general, head of municipality, governor or mayor, and the Sultanate had only three female ambassadors among a total of 49 ambassadors in 2015. >A6 See also >A7

As fines are imposed on expats for illegal stays, they face paying huge sums to leave but have nothing to pay

‘GIVE US AMNESTY’ Undocumented and overstaying with no work and no food, it’s desperate times for workers

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Illegal immigrants are calling for an amnesty in Oman so they can turn themselves in as black market work dries up in the

tough economic conditions.

The workers – mainly Bangladeshis – are stuck in limbo with fines mounting as they have no work and their visas have expired.

Now all they want to do is return home. With government fines

imposed every month an expat worker remains in the country illegally, workers face paying huge sums to leave but have no work and no money.

A Bangladesh embassy official said there is an urgent need for a new amnesty. Some workers caught in the fines trap face paying thousands of rials just to leave Oman.

“For the last few months, there is no job at all due to the economic condition. The majority of us are undocumented and some are ill too. Most days, we go to bed with

hunger pangs. We are stuck in Oman. Only an amnesty can rescue us as we won’t be able to pay fines for overstaying,” Mohammed Milon and Abdul Nazir Razaq, two overstaying Bangladeshi workers, told Times of Oman.

Amnesty is a programme announced by the Oman government which gives workers an opportunity to fly back home without paying fines for overstaying and being undocumented.

An overstaying expat will have to pay around OMR20 for visa charges at the immigration coun-

AV E R A G E

‘Don’t give up studies for sports’

ter at the airport and OMR19 at the Ministry of Manpower counter for every month they remain in Oman.

“The fine at the Ministry of Manpower would be calculated for every month and the immigration counter fine will not be calculated after 25 months or once it reaches OMR500,” Deepa Sudhir, a legal advisor in Muscat, said, adding that if there is an absconding case slapped on the worker, then he has to pay OMR400 extra.

Mohammed has been in the country for two years without legal papers. He would have to

pay around OMR956 to exit and Abdul, who has been here for the last 10 months, would have to pay OMR390 – money they just don’t have.

“Daily, from 5am, we wait on the street till 11am hoping that we may get a job. Nobody is coming nowadays. Without money, food and medicines are a big problem now,” one worker said.

Both Mohammed and Abdul are receiving money in Oman by arranging with their relatives back home to pay agents in Bangladesh. >A6

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Almost a crime daily by elderly in Oman TARIQ ZIAD AL HAREMI

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A documentary about the late 1960s and early 1970s’ Dhofar war tells the story of British troops who aided the His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said in repelling the rebellion. >A4

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MUSCAT: A crime is committed by a senior citizen almost every day, according to data published by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

Senior citizens, those aged 60 and above, are generally considered peaceful and cannot do much, but some rogue elements commit crimes typically expected from thugs and younger suspects.

According the NCSI’s data, a total of 335 crimes were committed by the elderly, which translates into an average of one crime per day, in 2015.

They make up only 1.26 per cent of the total 26,566 criminals reported in 2015, according to the NCSI. 26,231 criminals that were registered were below 60 years of age.

Of the total, 94 per cent were males, while the remaining 6 per cent were females.

‘Crimes against individuals’ topped the list of crimes commit-

335 crimes were committed by senior citizens in 2015, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information

ted by senior citizens, with 24.8 per cent of the total falling in this category. These crimes included murder, abortion, inflicting injuring, fighting and unpremeditated injury, as listed in the Oman Penal Code.

‘Crimes against property,’ followed with 18.8 per cent, which includes demolition and destruction, removal of abuttal and usurpations of real estate, trespass and encroachment upon crops, agricultural animals and machinery and agricultural systems. >A6

AEROBATIC DISPLAY: The Red Arrows will return to Muscat for a display on November 20 before flying past Bahrain.

Bad weather delays exit of Red Arrows REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Thunderstorms and bad weather in India have forced the Red Arrows to stay in the Sultanate of Oman for another night, as the team is scheduled to take part in India’s Air Force Day on October 8.

“Thunderstorms and cumulonimbus clouds of up to 46,000

feet in north west India have scuppered transits today. Another night in Oman it is,” the supervisor of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Aerobatic Team tweeted.

Earlier, Flight Lieutenant Marcus Ramsden, junior engineering officer and Circus 1 of the team had tweeted that pilots were looking for options after bad weather in India halted their flight from Oman. >A6

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016

OMAN CONSUMER SAFETY

44,000 gas cylinders inspected Times News Service MUSCAT: More than 44,000 gas cylinders were inspected by authorities in the April to August period to ensure consumer safety standards.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, represented by the Directorate General for Specifications and Measurements

(DGSM) said that the total number of the gas cylinders handed over to the inspection station during April to August 2016 stood at 44,446.

They were divided into two categories based on capacity; 48 litres and 108 litres.

At the inspection station, 36,456 cylinders were approved to be safe while 7,992 were reject-

ed, according to the DGSM. The inspections aims to make sure that the Omani standard specifications for gas cylinder safety are followed.

The inspections are carried out to ensure consumer safety and include thorough inspection of the cylinder’s base for rust, leakages and dents. Hydraulic pressure tests are also conducted.

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Too much screen time damaging young eyes, say doctors GAUTAM VISWANATHAN

gautam@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Children as young as two are now being asked to wear spectacles, owing to the considerable time they are spending looking at smartphones and laptops.

Dr. Entisar Mohamed from the Royal Oman Hospital said, “These days, I’ve seen kids as young as

four wearing glasses. I’ve even seen children that are two years old wearing them.”

“The light reflection, concentration and radiation from gadgets, exhausts their eyes,” she explained.

“Smartphones are seen from a near view. If you’re watching TV, you will at least be two to three metres away from the TV screen, but nowadays, the screen is only 20 or

30 centimetres from your eyes.”

“The use of electronics at a near distance increases the eye’s number and interferes with vision,” added Dr. Mansour Abu Khelewa, an ophthalmologist at the Burjeel Hospital in Al Khuwair. “45 per cent of all children, who come to me, come with this problem. It has increased by more than 35 per cent since I first came here.”

“A lot of parents, who come here, tell me their child uses these gadgets for more than six hours a day,” he continued. “Parents give them these gadgets due to a habit. They tell me ‘the child is asking for these electronics and I can’t control my child.’ The parents are to blame for giving them these gadgets.”

Dr. Khelewa, who has nearly 22 years of experience as an eye spe-

cialist, with eight of them in Oman, said the games that are featured in these gadgets cause problems with human behaviour.

Headaches “If you play games, it interferes with the blinking of the eyes, it reduces concentration of the brain and it causes headaches if you use the phone continuously for

more than two hours,” he revealed.

“Children like iPhones, they like to play these games because they are attractive, they insist on playing these games.”

“As a parent, I would only give my child time with the iPad at the end of the day,” continued Dr. Khelewa. “After studying time is over, I can give my child electronic gadgets for one or two hours.”

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The idea to make a documentary came naturally.

I could never convince my father to write a book about the war, but he is very good at talking Tristan Ofield, Film director

Film tells untold stories of UK troops in Dhofar war

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Rise in rate of expat deaths due to traffic accidents TARIQ ZIAD AL HAREMI

Acclaimed director

Released in 2015, the documentary ‘Operation Oman’, revolves around Major Nick Ofield, one of the former soldiers returning to Oman after more than 40 years to tell the untold story of this ‘secret war’

TARIQ ZIAD AL HAREMI

tariqh@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: A documentary about the late 1960s and early 1970s’ Dhofar war tells the story of British troops who aided His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said in repelling the rebellion.

Released in 2015, ‘Operation Oman’, revolves around Major Nick Ofield, one of the former soldiers returning to Oman after more than 40 years to tell the untold story of this ‘secret war’.

Unseen footage The film features Ofield visiting his old bases in Dhofar, as well as unseen footage from the war and confidential information about the British involvement, including accounts of the war’s events.

Times of Oman reached producer and director Tristan Ofield for an exclusive interview about the film to learn what inspired him to create this documentary and report never-before revealed

UNSEEN FOOTAGE: The film features Major Nick Ofield visiting his old bases in Dhofar, as well as unseen footage from the war. – Supplied

Major Nick Ofield

information from the British military’s point of view.

“I grew up listening to stories about Oman. A beautiful, mysterious place full of amazing people.

It was the country my parents had met in, and the place where my father, Major Nick Ofield, had served in The Sultan of Oman’s Armed Forces during the war.

He served for 8 years, starting in 1969,” said Tristan. “The idea to make a documentary came naturally. I could never convince my father to write a book about the war, but he is very good at talking.

this friendship still exists. There was a very clear chain of command led by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. The Omanis freed their own country,” Tristan added.

In the documentary, Major Ofield stated that if it was not for this war, Oman would not have developed into the country that it is today.

“Had they not cleared the enemy out of here (Oman), the country could not have developed as it has,” he added.

Similarly, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who supported Tristan in his project, said, “We, who were there, were very happy to die for the Sultanate of Oman because they were under threat from Marxism.”

The documentary has been listed as an official selection for the Amsterdam Lift Off Film Festival in the online category.

“I would like to screen the film in Oman one day. Maybe that would be possible, I don’t know.

I am sensitive to the fact that not everyone wants to be reminded that there was a war. There is a big difference between advertising a film on Facebook and visiting the country. But if we were

Documentary “He had always talked about visiting Oman again to find and visit all his old bases to see what he could remember. We talked about it for years but things always got in the way. Finally, I said we had to do it now, otherwise it might never happen. My father asked if I would take my camera to film his visit. That was how it started. The idea to make a documentary evolved from there. The film is really a gift to my father,” he added.

It took Tristan four years to

complete the movie, having started filming in 2012. Tristan said he had a budget of OMR 2,506, but it eventually grew to OMR 12,533.

“From filming the documentary to completion, it took me four years. I was working in a computer store by day and then coming home and editing the film at night, trying to find where the story was.

Eventually, I focused on three major operations: Jaguar, Cyclops, and Dragon. This enabled me to find the narrative,” said Tristan.

Stands out When asked why the Dhofar war was his focus, as opposed to other British wars, he said, “The Dhofar war stands out for several reasons.

I think because there was very little political interference. Politicians have their own personal agendas to follow. This war was so secret in Britain that it was able to progress without interference.

“But most importantly, Omanis fought side by side with British troops. Many of those troops learned Arabic to be able to communicate better. There was total trust between them. They became friends. Even now, 40 years later,

Tristan Ofield is an award-winning editor and director of more than a dozen documentaries, shorts and feature films. After graduating from the prestigious Bretton Hall in 2003, he went on to co-found Anonymous Room Productions in 2004, completing his first feature film at 24 years of age. 2014 saw Tristan complete two projects: White Lilly, an ambitious sci-fi short that followed a successful crowd funding campaign, and Operation Oman, a personal documentary that documented his father’s return to the region in which he fought in The Dhofar War from 1969-75.

to be invited, I would welcome the opportunity to return,” said Tristan.

Information about the film can be obtained at www.operationoman.com. The film can be viewed or the film can be viewed at www. vimeo.com/ondemand/operationoman.

tariqh@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Expatriate death rates due to traffic accidents rose between the beginning of this year and August-end, compared with the same period last year, data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) revealed.

NCSI’s monthly bulletin for September 2016 showed that 168 people died due to traffic accidents between January 2016 and August 2016, up from 148 during the same period last year.

There was a 60 per cent spike recorded in female expats’ death rate to 24 deaths by the end of August, compared with 15 last year. Male expat deaths also reflected an 8 per cent rise to 144 deaths by the end of August, compared with 133 during the same period in 2015.

However, Omani death rates decreased by 3 per cent until the end of August to 291, down from 300 a year ago. During August alone, 58 deaths were registered, compared with 65 in July and 72 in June of this year.

Fortunately, accident rates have steadily fallen so far this year, compared with last year, where a drop of 38.2 per cent was recorded.

By the end of August 2016, a total of 2,759 accident cases had been registered, down from 4,465 during the same period last year.

Injuries have also decreased by 24.9 per cent, compared with the January to August 2015 period, where 1,931 injuries were recorded by the end of August, compared with 2,571 during the same period last year.

In August, 24.2 per cent of accidents occurred in the Muscat Governorate, followed by 21.8 per cent in the South Al Batinah Governorate. 16 per cent were recorded in the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, while 11 per cent of traffic accidents were recorded in the A’Dhahira Governorate.

OMANI CRICKETER

‘You don’t have to give up studies to pursue sports’ DEEBA HASAN

deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Studies shouldn’t be given up for sports and a balance needs to be struck when trying to do both, said Sufyan Mahmood, the only Omani cricketer in Oman’s National Cricket Team.

He recalled, “When I was in school and college, my parents did not support me as much, as they were apprehensive about my studies and thought I wouldn’t do well if I focused too much on cricket. However as I progressed, I knew I had to put in that extra effort if I actually wanted to do both, otherwise I would have to stop either one.”

Sufyan never failed a test and continued to play cricket, along with studying, “In one semester at college, I took six modules where only three or four were allowed, but I did that because I wanted to go for a cricket tour the next month, so I would have had to skip the entire semester.”

His interest in cricket developed when he was a child and he would play cricket with his older brother at a park near their house.

From there he moved onto to play for the school team and finally entered the Oman national under-17 team when he was 14 years old.

He was soon promoted to the senior team and Sufyan’s career high came when Oman played against the United Arab Emirates in the Asia Cup, where he managed to grab a wicket with only scoring a few runs against it.

“There were so many congratulatory messages after that and I was also live on TV, so that was huge for me.”

Sufyan said his family has been his biggest support ever since they qualified for the World Cup. “When the team qualified for the World Cup, from that day till date, my parents have never doubted my abilities in cricket and let me practice and play as much as I want to.”

After graduation, Sufyan worked at a large event management company in Oman and played cricket at the same time.

In one semester at college, I took six modules where only three or four were allowed, but I did that because I wanted to go for a cricket tour the next month, so I would have had to skip the entire semester Sufyan Mahmood Omani National Cricket Team member

However, when the company did not let him go for the World Cup qualifiers, he faced a decision, to either play cricket or work; he chose work and resigned, taking a huge leap of faith.

To Sufyan’s delight, the team qualified for the World Cup. “Although my father was unhappy, he supported me with the resigna-

tion. At one point I told my father that imagine if the team qualifies and your son is not in it, and I think that made him think and he let me move forward.”

Sufyan is an all-rounder in the Omani cricket team and although he doesn’t have a player he idolises, he likes to watch Angelo Matthews from Sri Lanka, Yuvraj Singh from India and Shahid Afridi from Pakistan in action.

Along with family and friends, some of his biggest support came from having great mentors around him. “I want to thank coaches Mazhar, Aslam, Asim and Ikhtiar Kasmi.”

He also appreciates the role of the Oman Cricket Board and under their leadership, the team has seen tremendous changes, said Sufyan. “The cricket board with Kanak Khimji, Pankaj Khimji and Madhu Jesrani are brilliant and I want to thank them all; Coach Duleep Mendis has done great things for the team. We now have a turf ground with floodlights and its lovely.”

Sufyan, who grew up watching Adnan Ilyas playing for Oman, wants to now promote the game among more Omanis in the country, “Lots of Omanis ask me about the game, especially since we qualified for the World Cup, they are taking an interest and it’s brilliant to see that.”

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OMAN Healthcare costs in Oman rising too fast: Experts High rents, insurance cover penetration, tougher ministry regulations and expensive equipment are the major reasons for rise in healthcare bills, say experts

RISING COSTS: GCC spending in this sector is projected to rise to more than $60 billion in 2025 on account of the growing population, prevalence of lifestyle related diseases.

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haitham@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Rise in health insurance penetration, tougher ministry regulations and expensive equipment are the major reasons for rise in healthcare bills according to experts.

Several health industry experts locally and abroad have expressed concerns over rising healthcare bills, at the recent Health Expo held at the Oman Exhibition Centre.

Arjun Panesar, CEO of diabetes.co.uk mentioned “Healthcare bills spiralling out of control” while Yusuf Al Balushi, Head of Technology Transfer at the Ministry of Foreign affairs said “Healthcare costs in Oman are rising every year.”

According to Dr. Sanjay Dalal, who runs a clinic in Muscat, high rents, unnecessary quality standards by the ministry and health insurance are the major reasons for the rise in healthcare costs.

Difficult time “Smaller clinics face a very difficult time with current trends and have to put the burden on their patients to stay in operations.

High rents with quality standards in line with large hospitals are an unfair expense for smaller

clinics,” he said. He expressed discontent with a potential law of mandatory health insurance which, according to him, can lead to costs that will be unaffordable for most individuals in the future.

“The healthcare costs would be going up due to the advanced equipment that is being used by hospitals currently. Malpractices in the sector along with growing health insurance could also lead to higher healthcare costs,” according to Samra Al Barwani, Director of Quality Control at MoH. Philip K. Philip, CEO of Muscat Insurance, says that they have had 3 to 5 per cent annual growth in healthcare spending.

However,due to a large number of companies offering health insurance the premium has reduced further.

Cost of drugs He also mentioned that there were plans by the government to control drug costs, which would have helped to control healthcare bills but due to several reasons it was not implemented.

“Going to a doctor now for something as simple as a common cold takes huge toll on your wallet. The difference in going to a doctor now and 10 years ago is

tangible considering the costs. My insurance package does not cover several important facilities in the hospital and therefore I have to spend hundreds of rials every month from my side to cover this,” lamented a middle aged gentleman with a cardiovascular illness.

The healthcare industry in Oman is one of the most lucrative sectors which is predicted to grow at 15 per cent annually over the next decade. $60 billion GCC spending in this sector is projected to rise to more than $60 billion in 2025 on account of the growing population, prevalence of lifestyle related diseases and health insurance penetration, which makes it the region with the highest growth rate in the world. In 2014, the healthcare spending in Oman was $2.2 billion, and by 2024 it is projected to top $4 billion.

According to Rebecca Samuel, Director Consulting- Healthcare, ICME International AG, many international companies would be interested in Greenfield projects in Oman due to its highly rewarding health sector and one of the reasons for this is the mandatory health insurance law that maybe passed.

DIRECT-TO-HOME

Dish TV viewers unable to see many channels

2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

Parents prefer private schools

Times News Service Staff Reporter MUSCAT: Some India-based Dish TV subscribers in Oman have claimed that many channels have gone missing from their subscription packs.

This comes after a large number of residents were not able to recharge their India-based Directto-Home (DTH) services, such as Dish TV online since the first week of September.

“Some Indian pay channels were missing, even though I paid for those channels when I recharged six months back,” said Joseph, an Indian expat living in Muscat.

Citing similar examples, residents said they are facing problems in viewing movie by demand, infotainment and some regional channels of India. “Sometimes it is coming, but sometimes not. The service is not regular,” they complained.

DTH’s overspill services do not have the requisite license to operate in the Middle East, claimed the authorised dealers for television viewing services in Oman. “There is no guarantee these days that you will able to see all the channels even if you subscribe,” an electronic dealer confirmed on Monday.

An authorised dealer for television viewing services said he is losing a lot of money due to this illegal business. “We urge illegal content viewers to subscribe to a legal pay-TV service,” he said.

MUSCAT: More parents are opting to send their children to private schools as public school enrolment shot up during the 2015-2016 academic year, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information.

The latest data showed that the number of students in private schools rose by 5 per cent to 101,860, up from 97,465 last year.

The number of students in international schools also recorded a 4 per cent increase with 60,425 students registered.

During the 2015-2016 academic year, 540,068 students studied in public schools, compared with 523,522 during the last academic year, which reflected a 3.2 per cent jump.

Almost three quarters of a million students studied in schools during the 2015-2016 academic year across the Sultanate, with the total pegged at 724,395.

The data also pointed out that 26,552 of them studied in literacy centres and centres for adult education. However, special needs schools registered a drop of 2 per cent from 496 during the last academic year to 487 in the 20152016 academic year.

Other government schools also registered a 3 per cent decline to 21,555 students during the 2015-

During the 2015-2016 academic year, 540,068 students studied in public schools.

2016 academic year, down from 22,108 students. 369,496 of the students were males, while the remaining 354,926 were females.

Furthermore, the 2015-2016 academic year saw a total of 67,901 teachers, with the teacher-student ratio pegged at an average of one teacher for every 11 students.

The data also showed there are a total of 1,647 schools in the Sultanate, where Muscat topped the list of governorates, with 374 schools established, followed by the North Al Batinah Governorate with 285 schools.

The A’Dakhiliya Governorate followed with 203 schools being opened and 186 in Dhofar Governorate.

TA N F E E D H

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diversification of Oman

The Global Competitiveness Report 2016–2017 pointed out that the ratio of female participation to that of men in the Omani labour force is 0.36 to 1, and the country is ranked 128 out of 138.

Ministers, Shura members, undersecretaries and decision makers from the private sector also discussed future economic diversification in the Sultanate. Tanfeedh is targeting five sectors of the economy and is busy bringing together experts in the field with government employees.

These sectors are manufactur-

ing, tourism, transport and logistics, mining, and fisheries, according to Al Rahbi. These “labs” created under the scheme will ensure there is little or no red tape in terms of doing business in these sectors.

Mohammed Al Hanai, a member of the Tanfeedh central leadership team, said it is premature to announce plans being discussed inside the labs “before making sure they are valid.”

Tanfeedh is a national initiative carried out as part of the 9th FiveYear Development Plan (20162020), in collaboration with the

Malaysian government’s Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU).

The 8th Five-Year Development Plan (2010-2015) was the biggest plan yet in terms of the projects approved, which focused on completing main infrastructure sectors, such as roads, ports and airports, according to Dr Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, minister of Commerce and Industry. This phase will continue until October 26, outlining the priorities and encouraging investments, such as zoning sites for tourism investment.

RED ARROWS

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More than 20 displays and several flypast will be part of the latest tour of the RAF Aerobatic Team across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

The Asia-Pacific and Middle East Tour 2016 is the team’s biggest overseas tour in a decade for which they embarked from the United Kingdom on September 29. It will take two months to complete, and also see the Red Arrows perform in China for the first time

ever. The deployment will contribute to the UK government’s GREAT campaign and showcase the best of British innovation and industry.

According to the website of the RAF Red Arrows, Squadron Leader David Montenegro, Team Leader of the RAF Aerobatic Team and Red 1, was reported as saying, “Our Asia-Pacific and Middle East Tour is the Red Arrows’ largest overseas deploy-

ment for a decade and will see the team perform in China for the very first time.”

Indian Air Force Day “We’re also excited to be invited to the Indian Air Force Day in October, as well as having extensive engagement programmes in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Oman, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait.”

The Red Arrows will return to

Muscat for a display on November 20 before flying past Bahrain, performing in the UAE and heading to Kuwait before returning home to the United Kingdom.

Displaying their skills since 1965, the RAF’s Aerobatic Team— the Red Arrows—is one of the world’s premier aerobatic display teams. They assist in recruiting for the Armed Forces, and act as ambassadors for the United Kingdom.

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They can then access some of that money here in Oman, but the middlemen take a large cut.

For 20,000 Bangladesh taka, the workers here get around OMR95. A Pakistani worker, who has not even seen his sponsor, said that there are thousands in the same situation.

“Undocumented, overstaying, ill, no job, no food…. we came to earn a better living for our family. Now, our family is forced to take loans, paying agents to support us here.

Without an amnesty, we won’t be able to get out of this trouble,” the Pakistani worker added.

A senior official from the Bangladesh embassy has said that there is an urgent need for an amnesty.

“Hundreds of jobless workers are languishing in Oman without

proper papers. The majority of them are not in a position to clear the fines and fly back home. So, we feel that by announcing an amnesty, we can resolve this overstaying workers issue and help them,” the senior official said. “We are aware that the numbers of overstaying and undocumented workers will be thousands. “Government can announce an amnesty and rescue these workers. We somehow manage to repatriate sick workers, even if they are undocumented, with the help of the Oman government, by writing off their fines, but it cannot be done for all,” the senior official added.

The last amnesty was announced on May 3, 2015. Initially it was announced for three months,

but the scheme was extended to six months to provide more time to undocumented workers to make use of the amnesty and leave Oman.

According to the Ministry of Manpower, during the amnesty programme, 23,653 expatriate workers left Oman.

However, of the 23,186 Bangladeshis who registered during the six-month-long amnesty scheme, around 7,300 did not make use of it.

The official in charge of the community welfare section at the Bangladesh embassy told Times of Oman that 7,300 didn’t turn up after registration.

A social worker in the Bangladesh community in Oman also said that a new amnesty will be a blessing for these workers.

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Two elderly criminals were caught in Oman per 1,000 senior citizens, which make 0.2 per cent of the total. 14.3 per cent were arrested for violating residency and

labour laws, followed by 7.5 per cent being booked for drug-related crimes, while drunkenness was the charge used in 6.3 per cent of the crimes committed by

the elderly. Crimes against public administration, as well as chastity and public morality made 5.7 per cent altogether. 21.5 per cent were registered as other crimes.

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Supreme Council reviews economic diversification

Oman organises workshop on firms’ social responsibility

MUSCAT: Actions taken as part of the National Programme for Enhancing Economic Diversification, or Tanfeedh, were reviewed at a meeting of the Supreme Council for Planning (SCP) yesterday.

The SCP held, yesterday, its third meeting for the year under the chairmanship of Dr Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Minister of Commerce and Industry and SCP vice-chairman.

The meeting reviewed the report on the financial and economic conditions and the financial policies and procedures the Sultanate has adopted to limit the impact of the dip in oil prices.

MUSCAT: Social responsibility of companies was among the main topics of discussion at a workshop organised by the Sultanate’s Office at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in cooperation with the trade body.

The workshop was organised as part of the activities of the WTO General Forum.

Representatives of major Omani companies such as Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Oman LNG and the Public Authority for SMEs Development participated in the event.

Economic and Financial Committee at Majlis Al Shura and

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Real estate trading worth OMR6.34b MUSCAT: Trading in the real estate sector in the Sultanate amounted to OMR6.337 billion by the end of July 2016, an increase of 153.7 per cent against the same period in 2015, according to statistics issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

Sale contracts The sale contracts decreased by 5.9 per cent to 44, 517 by the end of July 2016 against 47, 287 contracts for the same period in 2015.

Title deeds The title deeds issued by the end of July 2015 stood at 145,360 an increase of 2.8 per cent against 141, 409 title deeds for the same period in 2015.

The title deeds issued for GCC citizens decreased by 34, 2 per cent to reach 990 at the end of July 2016 against 1,505 title deeds during the same period 2015.—ONA

It also reviewed the ninth fiveyear development plan as well as the findings of the study on the agriculture and fisheries sector (2020-2040) conducted in coop-

eration with the experts of World Bank. The study is aimed at setting up a long-term vision for investment in the Sultanate’s agriculture and fisheries sector. —ONA

the representative of the WTO in Geneva also participated in the event.

Apart from social responsibility of companies the workshop discussed the Sultanate’s experiment in supporting the participation of small and medium enterprises in the national economy.

Reviewed Representatives of PDO and Oman LNG reviewed the initiatives of the two companies in supporting the SMEs and the local community, through the training programmes, provision of facilities and promotion of national products.

It is worth mentioning that the Sultanate participated, last year, in the World Trade Organisation General Forum through a workshop on consumer protection, which was the first participation of a Gulf Cooperation Council state in the event.—ONA

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REGION MOROCCO

FLEEING TO SAFETY Displaced Iraqis from Hawiyah and the town’s surrounding villages arrive at the Kurdish Peshmerga forces’ Maktab Khaled checkpoint, some 35 kilometres south of the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, after fleeing clashes between pro-Iraqi government forces and IS group militants on Monday. — AFP

10 suspected female IS militants held RABAT: Morocco has dismantled a suspected IS militant cell and arrested 10 women believed to be planning attacks in the North African kingdom, the Interior Ministry said on Monday.

It was the latest in a series of militant cells Morocco says it has broken up, but it is the first time authorities have arrested a group of female suspects.

An Interior Ministry statement said the cell was operating in several regions including the cities of Kenitra and Tangier.

It said the cell members reflected an IS effort to integrate female militants for attacks in the kingdom and they were inspired by the brother of one of them who was involved in bombings in Iraq earlier this year.

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ), the judicial arm of the domestic intelligence service, seized chemicals and bomb-making materials in one of the suspects’ houses, the statement said.

The BCIJ has actively tracked alleged militants since IS seized large parts of Syria and Iraq in 2014-2015.

Hundreds of fighters from Morocco and other Maghreb states Tunisia and Algeria - have joined militant forces in Syria’s civil war.

Some are threatening to return and create new militant wings in their home countries, security experts say. — Reuters

DRONE STRIKE

Leading Al Qaeda figure killed in Syria AMMAN: A leading Egyptian figure in Al Qaeda who became a prominent member of its Syrian Nusra Front offshoot was killed in a drone attack in the rebel-held Syrian province of Idlib, two militant sources said on Monday.

They said Sheikh Abu Al Faraj Al Masri, who spent years in prison in Egypt on charges of plotting with fundamentalist groups and later left for Afghanistan, was killed when an unidentified drone hit the vehicle in which he was travelling near Jisr Al Shuqour in Idlib, in Syria’s northwest.

Since the US-led coalition launched operations in Syria primarily against IS militants, air strikes have also targeted Nusra Front figures, killing scores.

Only last month, Abu Hajer Al Homsi, the top commander of Jabhat Fateh Al Sham, as the Nusra Front is now known, Abu Hajer Al Homsi, was killed in an air strike in rural Aleppo province.

Homsi’s nom de guerre was Abu Omar Saraqeb.

Masri, a 60-year-old cleric whose real name was Sheikh Ahmad Salamah Mabrouk, was one of the leading companions of Al Qaeda leader Ayman Al Zawahri during his presence in Afghanistan in the late 1980s, according to a rebel source. The source said that like other foreign militants, he came to Syria to join Nusra Front after being freed from Egyptian prison during the rule of President Mohamed Morsi. — Reuters

Siemens signs contract to upgrade Iran rail network of Gabriel’s visit. “I hope that this will smooth the way between both countries,” he said.

Germany, which has commercial and cultural ties with Iran that go back to the 19th century, was for decades a major trading partner of Tehran before the sanctions allowed China and several other nations to overtake it.

German vice chancellor, Economy and Energy Minister Sigmar Gabriel is on a two-day visit to Tehran

TEHRAN: Germany’s Siemens signed a contract to upgrade Iran’s railway network on Monday, one of several deals agreed by German firms during a two-day visit to Tehran by Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel.

Gabriel has flown to Iran with a planeful of 120 managers who are keen to re-establish business relations with Iran after it reached a landmark deal with world powers last year to scale back its disputed nuclear programme.

But political concerns, and a range of US sanctions still in place, have so far held back a hoped-for business boom.

Locomotives Siemens said it will supply components for 50 diesel-electric locomotives to Iran. It did not disclose the value of the contract, but based on comparable deals, it could be in the low hundreds

BOOSTING RELATIONS: Iran’s Economy Minister Ali Tayebnia, left, and German vice chancellor, Economy and Energy Minister Sigmar Gabriel after signing agreements during a German-Iranian Joint Economic Commission (GWK) meeting in Tehran on Monday. – AFP

of millions of euros. The economy ministry said several firms from the Mittelstand, the smallto-medium-sized companies that form the backbone of the economy, had also signed deals with Iranian partners. These included SMS group, a builder of

steelmaking plants, and INTRA industrial solutions.

In addition, Mitsubishi Germany has signed a contract to modernise a gas-fired plant, while plant constructor Keller HCW wants to build a brickyard in Iran, it said. Both countries’ central

banks have also agreed to technical co-operation.

There was no detail on the size of the agreed deals.

Iran’s Deputy Economy Minister Mohammad Khazaei said earlier that 10 economic agreements would be signed on the sidelines

Warning While industrial firms such as Siemens are keen to benefit from opportunities in Iran, Gabriel has warned Tehran that to normalise ties it must accept Israel’s right to exist and stop what he called Iran’s decisive role in the Syrian civil war, where it has intervened to support President Bashar Al Assad against Western-backed rebels. The German banking sector has been reluctant to underwrite business deals for fear of falling foul of remaining US sanctions imposed on Iran.

Gabriel said earlier that Germany wants to help Iran push ahead with reforms, and promised to remind the United States of its commitment to reduce sanctions against Iran.

He also said that Iran was a reliable credit partner that kept agreements as a rule. German exports to Iran jumped 15 per cent in the first half of the year to 1.13 billion euros and could reach 4 billion euros in the full year, said Michael Tockuss, head of the Hamburg-based German-Iranian Chamber of Commerce. — Reuters

CRITICISED

Abbas’ farewell to Israel’s Peres stirs controversy at home GAZA: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is feeling a backlash at home over his attendance at the funeral of Israeli statesman Shimon Peres, who shared a Nobel prize for interim peace deals with the Palestinians.

In Arabic postings on social media, critics of Abbas have focused on a view of Peres’s legacy that jars with his world acclaim as an architect of the landmark Oslo accords in the 1990s.

Peres, a former prime minister and president, died on Wednesday at the age of 93. He was buried in a state ceremony in occupied Jerusalem on Friday attended by US President Barack Obama and dozens of dignitaries from around the world.

But the president of Egypt and king of Jordan, leaders of

FURORE OVER VISIT: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in occupied Ramallah on January 23, 2016. – Reuetrs file

the only Arab countries to have signed peace treaties with Israel, stayed away, while the extremist group that runs the Gaza Strip, condemned his participation

as having betrayed Palestinian principles.

In the Arab world and social media, much mention was made of the 1996 Israeli shelling, when

Peres was prime minister, of a UN compound in the village of Qana in south Lebanon.

More than 100 civilians sheltering there were killed during an Israeli offensive against Hezbollah fighters. Israel said its forces had been aiming at attackers firing rockets nearby.

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a senior Palestinian security officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Osama Mansour, was arrested on Saturday after he criticised Abbas on Facebook. “If that was your decision to take part in the funeral of the killer of our children, you were wrong. And if you made the decision on the recommendation (of your advisers), you were misled,” Mansour wrote.

Peres built up Israel’s powerful military and nuclear might in the

1950s and 1960s and, as defence minister in the 1970s, backed the expansion of settlements in territory that Israel took in a 1967 war and which Palestinians now seek for a state. Israel set up a system of military checkpoints and clampdowns to protect the settlements and prevent attacks inside Israel, and ongoing conflict over the decades since has led to deaths of civilians on both sides as well as fighters. At the funeral, Abbas took a front-row seat - Palestinian officials said Peres’s family invited him - and shook hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

It was the president’s first visit to occupied Jerusalem since 2010.

But with peace talks with Israel frozen since 2014, there was no indication anything would come of

the handshake and the few pleasantries Abbas and Netanyahu exchanged in the cemetery.

The brief encounter drew largely positive headlines in Israel.

Anger continued to echo, however, among Arab critics.

“Stay there, don’t come back,” Palestinian blogger Ali Qaraqea told Abbas in a Facebook video that had 345,000 views and 3,800 shares by Monday.

However, commentator Bassim Barhoum, writing in the Palestinian Authority-run daily newspaper Al Hayat Al Jadida, said Abbas had sent a message of peace to the world.

Netanyahu and far-right members of his cabinet “would have beat the drums and said he was not a partner for peace”, had he not attended, Barhoum said. — Reuters

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Border residents reluctant to shift to camps in Jammu region JAMMU: Over 100 sites have been identified by authorities in Jammu region to set up camps to meet exigencies along the Indo-Pak International Border but the majority of border dwellers are preferring to stay back at their homes to tend to their crops and cattle.

The number of people staying in the safe camps in the three districts of Jammu region has been dwindling as the border residents are not ready to leave their houses behind, officials say.

Deputy Commissioner of the frontier district of Kathua, Ramesh Arora told PTI that “there are two to three villages in the district from where over 250 people have completely migrated and are staying in three safe camps which are functional. The rest of the people are unwilling to leave their houses and fields”.

“We have identified over 34 places in the entire district which can accommodate over 15000 people. In case of any exigency, these are the people who will be directly affected, but so far 20 camps have been made functional out of which L O W FA R E

AirAsia announces discount on domestic, foreign travel NEW DELHI: Malaysian no-frills airline group AirAsia on Monday announced discounted fares across its flight, including those operated by its subsidiary AirAsia India, for a period that goes up to April next year.

The bookings for availing the discounts can be made between Monday and October 16, 2016, AirAsia said in a release.

The airline’s year-end sale has fares starting from Rs999 inclusive of all taxes for a one-way journey to domestic destinations such as Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Guwahati, Jaipur, Pune, Imphal among other destinations connected by AirAsia India, it said.

Passengers can also book tickets to international destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Bali, Phuket, Melbourne, Sydney, among others, for fares as low as low as Rs3,599, it added.

Booking period According to the airline, the booking period stands from October 3 to October 16 for travel between October 4, 2016 and April 27, 2017.

The Benagaluru-based budget airline AirAsia India is run jointly by AirAsia and Tata Sons.

AirAsia India currently flies to 11 destinations with its two hubs in Bengaluru and New Delhi, covering Chandigarh, Jaipur, Guwahati, Imphal, Pune, Goa, Vizag, Kochi and Hyderabad.

“To help our guests plan their getaway, we are giving them the best possible deals so they can kick back and relax at various popular holiday destinations that we fly to,” chief executive officer, AirAsia India, Amar Abrol said.

“The airline has also extended the travel period well into 2017 in case its guests prefer to take advantage of the offer during the start-of-year festive period,” he said. — PTI

HEALTH CHECK-UP: Migrants from border village Pargwal being examined at a medical camp set up in a government school, at Muthi village on outskirts of Jammu on Monday. – PTI

people are staying in only three camps”, Arora said.

He said while majority of the people have returned to their houses, there are some who have shifted to their relatives’ place in Jammu and other places.

“We are ready to deal with any contingency”, the Deputy Commissioner said.

Similar is the situation in the frontier district of Samba where over 25,000 border residents would get affected in case of any

exigency. “Several sites have been identified for setting up of safe camps, out of them five have been made functional, but as the border in this district has remained peaceful so far there is no migration so far. We are fully geared up

to meet any exigency”, Deputy Commissioner Samba, Sheetal Nanda said.

In the frontier areas of Jammu district, the number of people staying in the safe camps has also dwindled as the people want to tend to their standing crops.

“The number (of border migrants) is negligible on the RS Pura and Arnia side, but it is there on Akhnoor and Khour side,” Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Simrandeep Singh said.

In RS Pura sector alone, authorities have set up eight safe locations which can house over 15000 residents of over 33 villages of the border belt. The mainstay profession of the border residents is either rearing of cattle or farming as they don’t want to abandon the two and shift to the safe camps.

“The members of Gujjar community have been rearing cattle and living along the border since generations. In order to save their lives they have to abandon their cattle,” secretary of the Tribal Research Foundation, Dr Javid Rahi said. In the past too during

the ceasefire violations people from the community have lost a large number of their livestock, so they are compelled to stay back and tend to their cattle unless the government provides them with facility to shift their cattle to safer locations.

Baljinder Singh, in-charge of the safe camp at Bana Singh Stadium in RS Pura that has been set up for five villages to host 1000 border migrants, say that people who come to stay in the camp are worried about their livestock.

“So far 72 people have registered at this camp, majority of them come here during the night and leave early in their morning as they have to tend to their cattle, milch them and provide fodder to them”, Singh said.

He said majority of the male members who come to stay in the camp during the night leave at daybreak to take care of their cattle.

“This could be one of the reasons that majority of the border residents are reluctant to shift to these safe camps as they have to tend to their crop and cattle”, Singh said. — PTI

Forces giving befitting reply to terror attacks: Rajnath Senior para-military officials described the terror attack at army-BSF camp in Baramulla on Sunday night in which one BSF personnel was killed as a ‘shoot and scoot’ strike by terrorists

LEH/SRINAGAR: Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the Indian Army is giving a “befitting reply” to the terrorists as well as to continuous ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC).

“Our soldiers and army are giving a befitting reply,” Singh said in reaction to Sunday night’s attack on a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Baramulla town of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as continuous ceasefire violations along the Line of Control.

Rajnath Singh made the remarks after reaching Leh on his two-day visit to Ladakh as part of the central government’s efforts to bring normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir.

Singh also said that he will meet the delegation from Leh and Ladakh people and listen to their problems. “I will try to resolve their problems,” Singh added.

Meanwhile, confusion prevailed over the terror attack at Army-Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Baramulla on Sunday night which was described by senior para-military officials

SEARCH OPERATION: Punjab policemen take part in search operations in a sugar cane field near the Indian-Pakistan border Chakri post, about 20km from Gurdaspur, on Monday. Border Security Force personnel opened fire after spotting suspicious movement along the International Border late Sunday night. – AFP

on Monday as a ‘shoot and scoot’ strike by terrorists in which one BSF personnel was killed.

A sentry of 40th battalion of BSF located at Janbazpora in the outskirts of the city located in North Kashmir spotted some suspicious movement near the open kitchen area and started firing apprehending that terrorists may have entered into the camp, sources said.

The firing led to panic in adjacent army camp where troops of 46 Rashtriya Rifles also started firing in the direction in which suspected terrorists were believed to have entered.

Firing continued from all sides and it was not clear whether some terrorists had entered the campus or firing was coming from outside.

After 90 minutes of firing, illu-

minators were used to light up the sky but no terrorist was found, the sources said.

Security officials said the terrorists melted into darkness.

However, it was found that BSF constables Nitin and Pulwinder were injured in the firing and they were rushed to the hospital in Srinagar. Nitin later succumbed to his injuries.

It was not immediately known whether the BSF personnel was killed by the terrorists or had fallen victim to ‘friendly fire’ as all security establishments have been directed to be on a high alert.

Udhampur-based Northern Command had tweeted a little after midnight only that “Baramulla incident situation contained and under control”.

Surprisingly, Home Ministry

spokesman had claimed on Monday morning that two terrorists had been shot dead but this was corroborated neither by army, BSF or the local police.

The spokesman later said that the report of the killing of two terrorists was a “claim” and it was being “verified”.

BSF Inspector General (Kashmir) Vikash Chandra told PTI that at least two terrorists were involved in the attack and the security forces recovered a GPS set, a compass and a wire cutter besides some ammunition on Monday morning after a search was launched near the camp on the banks of the Jhelum river.

“My boys from the spot have confirmed that there were at least two terrorists who were firing at them. There could be few more

terrorists, may be two more, but that is not confirmed as of now,” he said.

Chandra said the firing started about 10:30pm on Sunday night after the BSF men detected some “suspicious movement” in the vicinity of their camp that they shared with the 46 Rashtriya Rifles of the army.

“Our camp is co-located with the RR. The boys on sentry duty detected suspicious movements and when fire came in they came out of the bunker to effectively take on the terrorists,” he said, and claimed that Nitin was grievously injured when a grenade lobbed by terrorists hit him.

According to Chandra, the terrorists melted into the darkness and a search operation is on. — Agencies

KIDNAPPING AND KILLING IN 2002

Nitish Katara murder: Vikas, Vishal get 25-year jail term NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday awarded 25-year jail term each to Vikas Yadav and cousin Vishal Yadav for their role in the kidnapping and killing of Nitish Katara in 2002.

A bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and C Nagappan also handed down a 20-year jail sentence to their co-convict Sukhdev Pehalwan in the case.

The bench modified the Delhi high court verdict that had said that seperate jail terms of 25-years and 5-years for the offences of murder and destruction of evidence would run consecutively against Vikas and Vishal.

The court said both the jail terms would run concurrently that would effectively lead to the award of 25 years of imprisonment to the Yadavs. Simultaneously, Pehal-

Order on punishment my biggest victory: Mother NEW DELHI: Hailing the Supreme Court’s decision in the Nitish Katara murder case, the victim’s mother Neelam Katara on Monday termed the verdict as her “biggest victory”.

“If you see quantum of the punishment, we had asked for death penalty and five years

wan, who was granted 25-year jail term in the case by the high court, will now have to face 20-year imprisonment in the matter.

The order came on the appeals

have been reduced quantitatively. It is not any shoe or slipper we are talking about here but the body of my son which was destroyed, so even if I demand 10 more years of imprisonment for him, it should not be a big deal..it is justified,” she told reporters.

filed by Vikas and Vishal against the Delhi high court order which had enhanced the life term to 25 years in jail without remission and an additional five years for

Neelam Katara, who has battled hard for justice, however, said she was satisfied that the court had upheld many more years of punishment for her son’s killers. “Qualitatively I am happy that the Supreme Court has not taken it as just another murder case.” — PTI

destruction of evidence in the case, terming Katara’s murder as “honour killing”. The Yadavs’ acquaintance Sukhdev Yadav alias Pehelwan was then awarded

an enhanced life sentence of 25 years without remission by the high court which had held that the crime fell in “rarest of rare category”, but saved them from the gallows saying possibility of their reformation and rehabilitation was not “unforseeably foreclosed”.

The Supreme Court had on August 17, 2015, upheld the conviction of Vikas, Vishal and Sukhdev, saying “only criminals are crying for justice” in this country.

Earlier, the high court had held that the murder of Katara, who was in love with Vikas’s sister, was an “honour killing” which was done in a “very carefully planned and premeditated” manner with “extreme vengeance”.

It had also enhanced the fines imposed on Vikas and Vishal by slapping an amount of Rs5.4 mil-

lion each on them. Vikas (39), Vishal (37) and Sukhdev (40) were serving life term awarded by the lower court in May 2008 for abducting and killing Katara, a business executive and the son of a railway officer, on the night of February 16-17, 2002, as they opposed the victim’s affair with Bharti, daughter of Uttar Pradesh politician DP Yadav.

The high court had on April 2, 2014, upheld the verdict of the lower court in the case by describing the offence as “honour killing” stemming from a “deeply-entrenched belief” in caste system.

Katara was abducted and killed

by Vikas, Vishal and Sukhdev as they did not approve of the victim’s affair with Bharti because they belonged to different castes, the lower court had said. — PTI

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Nine killed in three road accidents LAHORE: At least nine people died and five were injured in three different road accidents in Lahore on Sunday.

In Nawab Town, six friends were returning to their houses in Sabzazar after having breakfast at their friend’s house near Bahria Town. When they reached near Green Fort, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree by the roadside. The car overturned and two of the six friends fell out of it. The vehicle rolled ahead until it reached the greenbelt and hit an electricity pole. The two who fell out of the car were the only ones who survive as the other four died on the spot.

In another such incident, four people died while two others were injured when a car hit an electricity poll on Mall Road near Race Course, according to rescue sources.

Six persons were on board a car late at night. When the vehicle reached near Pearl Continent Hotel a person, one-wheeling on a motorbike, came in front of the car. In an attempt to save him, the driver of the car lost control of the steering, running into an electricity pole. Three of the passengers died on the spot, while the other three were admitted in a hospital nearby, said rescue sources. However, one of the injured persons succumbed to the wounds in the morning.

In Gulberg, a couple was on a motorbike. The person riding the bike lost control of the vehicle due to speeding, hitting the footpath. The man, Amjad, died on the spot while his wife was injured. — Express Tribune

Securities body accused of bid to coerce WEF partner Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is already in hot waters for not taking action against those whose names have appeared in Panama leaks, although its law binds it to move against those who have not declared their beneficial ownerships

The World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report showed that Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan slipped from the 55th position in 2013 to 106 this year, raising questions over the regulatory regime’s effectiveness

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) allegedly pressured the local partner of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to change its results after the influential global survey showed a steep decline in the rating of the corporate sector regulator.

The WEF Global Competitiveness Report showed that SECP slipped from the 55th position in 2013 to 106 this year, raising questions over the regulatory regime’s

effectiveness. WEF had engaged Mishal Pakistan to conduct surveys for its influential Global Competitiveness Report.

After Mishal CEO Amir Jahangir refused to ‘oblige’ the SECP, the regulator has decided to file a petition with the WEF, SECP officials said.

The Global Competitiveness Report 2016-17, which this time compared governance in 138 countries, ranked Pakistan 122 – 16th from the bottom. The report also showed that SECP further slipped to 106th position from previous year’s level of 93. Since the PMLN government came into power, SECP ranking has been worsening with every passing year. It stood at 55 in 2012-13.

“The SECP chairman pressurised me in his office to either change the rankings, issue a clari-

fication regarding this or they will take up the matter with WEF,” Jahangir told The Express Tribune.

He said the choice of words of the chairman and his senior staff was quite inappropriate, ‘bordering threats’. “So much so, the question was raised over my loyalty to the country,” said Jahangir.

The WEF report showed that out of 16 Pakistani departments, the performance of nine critical bodies deteriorated when compared at the global level. The performance of State Bank of Pakistan, SECP, Customs, Accountant General of Pakistan Revenue, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Civil Aviation Authority has further deteriorated.

The WEF report is considered one of the influential reports that influence the decision making of the global investors in taking deci-

sions about their investments.

SECP is already in hot waters for not taking action against those whose names have appeared in Panama leaks, although its law binds it to move against those who have not declared their beneficial ownerships. It has identified 155 people whose names appeared in Panama Papers for owning offshore companies. These people are serving as directors at 600 Pakistani companies but none of them has been served with a notice.

Jahangir said SECP reached out to him to understand the methodology and rankings of the Global Competitiveness Report. He said SECP showed serious concerns over findings of the report and was “extremely perturbed over constant decline of its position.”

In SECP’s opinion, they have done wonders, which according to

DEMAND FOR SKILLED HUMAN RESOURCE

IN TWO WEEKS TIME

Pakistanis losing out in hunt for jobs abroad ISLAMABAD: For Pakistanis, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are still the leading providers of employment outside their country.

This is largely true even though job opportunities are shrinking for a Pakistani workforce due to increasing demand for highly skilled human resource.

Last year, a total of 947,718 workers landed jobs abroad out of which a little more than half, or 522,932, secured jobs in Saudi Arabia which amounts to 55.17 per cent of the total workforce sent abroad, according to statistics submitted in the Senate by Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Pir Syed Sadaruddin Shah Rashidi.

Another 326,995 persons were sent to the UAE for employment purposes — forming 34.50 per cent of the total workforce. Statistically, Saudi Arabia and UAE together hosted around 90 per cent of the total Pakistani workforce sent overseas.

Available statistics show that Pakistanis rarely find job opportunities in developed countries

Available statistics show that Pakistanis rarely find job opportunities in developed countries including the United States and Britain. Pakistani workers are also exploring African countries for possible jobs including the United States and Britain. Pakistani workers are also exploring African countries for possible jobs.

Employment of Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia is, however, also under constant threat in the backdrop of the worldwide oil prices crisis which has also jolted the Saudi Arabian economy.

The crude oil that fetched over $100 per barrel in 2014 was sold for only $26 per barrel in February this year. Being dependent on oil production, the Saudi economy has also suffered as a result. However, it has been accepting the Pakistani human resource, contributing a major chunk of foreign remittances.

Malaysia and Qatar are some other countries that offer job op-

them have not been acknowledged in the report, said the Mishal CEO. He said the SECP team failed to understand the correct methodology on how the index is measured and constantly blamed the poor ranking on the business community not being asked the right questions about SECP. “SECP also accused WEF of managing Pakistani respondents to get the desired results,” said Jahangir. The regulator, however, has denied it tried to coerce Jahangir.

“SECP is not satisfied with the results of the WEF survey but we have not pressurised the Mishal Pakistan CEO,” SECP spokesperson Bushra Aslam said.

She added that Jahangir had been called to explain the methodology of the survey but he could not give ‘concrete answers’.

SECP has decided to take up the matter with WEF and next week a petition will be filed, questioning the survey’s methodology, said the SECP spokeswoman. She said SECP Chairman Zafar Hijazi did not question Jahangir’s loyalty but said “being Pakistani, he should have projected a positive image of Pakistan.”

She also confirmed that the SECP chairman had concerns over choice of respondents on the grounds that a shopkeeper would not know the kind of work SECP was doing. The WEF report provides comprehensive detail about the respondents of each of 138 countries. Pakistan is now among the top 10 countries for the highest number of respondents in the world, only trailing behind the United States, China, India, Mexico and Russia. — Express Tribune

portunities to Pakistanis. Malaysia provided jobs to 20,218 Pakistanis while Qatar gave employment to 12,751 Pakistanis last year. Another Arab country Bahrain provided jobs to 9,048 Pakistanis.

War-hit Yemen accommodated 24 Pakistanis last year while Somalia provided jobs to 23 Pakistanis. Another African country Uganda hosted 37 Pakistanis by giving them job in 2015. Guinea, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Nigeria, Libya, Oman, Sudan and some other countries also provided jobs to Pakistani workers.

These statistics show that Algeria hosted 211 Pakistani workers while the southern African nation, Angola provided jobs to 22 Pakistanis. Azerbaijan provided

jobs to just eight persons and Cameroon provided jobs to two Pakistanis. These statistics maintains that 355 persons were sent to China and Cyprus employed 500 Pakistani last year.

Germany provided jobs to 44 Pakistanis, Greece two, Hong Kong 29, Italy 431, Japan 84, Singapore 68, South Africa 140, South Korea 734, Sweden 34, Switzerland 15, Turkey 57, UK 261 and USA provided jobs to 350 Pakistanis.

When contacted to comment on these statistics, renowned workers’ rights activist Habibuddin Junaidi said the trend of going to Middle East countries began in 1970s when relaxations were given during ZA Bhutto’s regime for obtaining international passports.

He said during that era a large segment of the Pakistani workforce, mostly unskilled labour, got employment in countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar.

“However, as advanced and developed countries need highly skilled workers, Pakistanis cannot get many job opportunities in countries like the US, UK, Australia and others,” he added.

According to Junaidi, there is no crisis management system over here to handle any untoward situation which may emerge if the oil price issue deepens further and Pakistanis working abroad lose their jobs. “An age has arrived when authorities must understand that producing a highly skilled workforce is the demand of the day and quality education is key to success to overcome any disaster regarding human resource,” he added. — Express Tribune

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Rs10 coin set to be introduced: State Bank KARACHI: The federal government is expected to introduce the Rs10 coin in a couple of weeks, a State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) spokesperson said on Monday.

The SBP started receiving Rs10 coins from Pakistan Mint — the nation’s oldest mint located in Lahore’s Shalimar Town from Monday, the SBP spokesperson told The Express Tribune. However, he said, it may take another two weeks before the new coins started circulating as the central bank needed time to supply them to its 16 offices nationwide.

“We will announce a date on which the new coins will be available but it may take two weeks,” the spokesperson revealed. Pakistan Mint, a public sector institution mints coins and medals for the armed forces and the government.

The currency note printing facilities of the government are located in Karachi. — Express Tribune

CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE

Afghan refugees in country feel heat of rising regional tensions KABUL: For Samihullah, a tailor from a family of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, the first indication that it might be time to leave the country was the insults levelled at him in the bazaar.

Born to refugee parents in the northern Pakistani town of Mansehra, he never gained citizenship but was always considered an Afghan, something which began to count against him as local resentment grew over Afghanistan’s deepening ties with India.

Many Pakistanis view India as their enemy at the best of times, and that attitude has hardened in recent months as tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals have risen.

Married with two wives, one Afghan and one Pakistani, the 32-year-old is among thousands of people who have gone to Afghanistan and are housed temporarily in a refugee centre near Kabul.

Even before the latest clashes between Indian and Pakistani soldiers in the disputed Kashmir region, the climate was more hostile.

“They were telling us, we chose India’s friendship so we should go to India. We were hiding in our

shops and homes to avoid being arrested,” Samihullah said.

After almost 40 years of war in Afghanistan, Pakistan has some 1.5 million registered refugees, one of the largest such populations in the world, according to the United Nations refugee agency. More than a million others are estimated to live there unregistered.

Islamabad, which announced new repatriation plans last year, has stepped up pressure to send people back and numbers have risen sharply in recent months as Afghan-Indian relations strengthened and those between India and Pakistan soured.

Should be grateful “These people were our guests, we kept them in our house. Afghanistan should be grateful to us,” said a Pakistani army official based in the southern city of Quetta. “Instead it ... has become buddies with India, it’s like stabbing us in the back.” The treatment Samihullah and others at the reception centre complain of reflects how quickly diplomatic tensions can affect refugees, many of whom must start again from scratch.

IN DIRE STRAITS: Afghan refugee children, returning from Pakistan, watch a short video clip about mines during a mines and explosives awareness programme at a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) registration centre in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 27, 2016. — Reuters

“These returnees are coming back after more than three decades in exile,” said Maya Ameratunga, director of UNHCR’s Country office in Kabul. “It will take a big adjustment.”

The United Nations provides

$400 a person in emergency help as well as medical and other assistance, but international funds are drying up in the face of a series of global crises. Longer term reintegration into a country many never knew as home may be difficult.

“Some people are able to go to live with relatives, but others may not have that possibility. So unfortunately what we are seeing is people becoming displaced,” Ameratunga said.

Ties between Afghanistan and Pakistan have long been clouded by mutual accusations that militant extremists find shelter on the other side of the border.

But Pakistani officials deny there has been systematic harassment of Afghans living in Pakistan and say their country has demonstrated great generosity to the refugee population, despite severe economic problems of its own.

“We want them to return home in peace with honour and dignity,” said Akhtar Munir, spokesman at the Pakistani embassy in Kabul, adding that there was no connection between the repatriation of Afghan refugees and India.

He said Pakistani police had clear instructions not to harass registered refugees, but added that some Afghans living illegally in Pakistan were involved in crime, and action against criminals should not be seen as mistreatment of refugees.

The spike in the number of returnees has, however, moved in step with escalating friction between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which flared into brief clashes at the Torkham border crossing in June. A series of economic and political accords with India in recent months and the fanfare around the completion of the Indian-financed Salma dam in western Afghanistan in June has also weighed on relations.

According to UNHCR figures, the number of assisted returns jumped from 1,433 in June to 11,416 in July and 60,743 in August. More than 90,000 have been returned to Afghanistan so far this year, almost all from Pakistan, and the number is expected to pass 220,000 for the year.

Although repatriation is not compulsory, many Afghans say life in Pakistan has become so uncomfortable they feel they have little choice. Even in areas like Balochistan in the south, where authorities have long taken a more lenient view of refugees than in the northwest frontier areas, attitudes have changed, particularly in the wake of recent attacks. — Reuters

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Thailand considers Zika tests for all pregnant women BANGKOK: Thailand is considering testing all pregnant women for Zika, the health ministry said on Monday, following confirmation last week of its first known cases of microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size, linked to the Zika virus.

The two confirmed cases of microcephaly were the first in Southeast Asia linked to mosquito-borne Zika, which has been spreading in the region after outbreaks in the Americas.

“The health minister has asked us to study whether this is necessary and cost-effective,” health ministry permanent secretary Sophon Mekthon told Reuters, referring to free tests for all pregnant women. A Zika test costs about 2,000 baht ($58) but repeat tests are often needed, Sophon said.

“At the moment, we check pregnant women in Zika-affected areas only, not all pregnant women. So far, we’ve tested about 1,000 pregnant women.”

Zika infections in pregnant women have been shown to cause microcephaly - a severe birth defect in which the head and brain are undersized - as well as other brain abnormalities.

The connection between Zika and microcephaly first came to light last year in Brazil, which has since confirmed more than 1,800 cases of microcephaly.

Thailand has confirmed 392 Zika cases since January, including 39 pregnant women, and Singapore has recorded 393 Zika cases, including 16 pregnant women.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said people should consider postponing travel to Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Thailand, East Timor, and Vietnam. — Reuters

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Japanese scientist Ohsumi wins Nobel medicine prize Ohsumi’s discoveries led to a new paradigm in our understanding of how the cell recycles its content, said the prize committee

STOCKHOLM/LONDON: Japan’s Yoshinori Ohsumi won the 2016 Nobel prize for medicine for ground-breaking experiments with yeast which exposed a key mechanism in the body’s defences where cells degrade and recycle their components.

Understanding the science behind the process, called “autophagy” or “self-eating”, has led to a better understanding of diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s and Type 2 diabetes, the prize committee said in its statement on Monday. “Ohsumi’s discoveries led to a new paradigm in our understanding of how the cell recycles its content,” it said.

The Physiology or Medicine prize, the first of the Nobel prizes awarded each year, is worth 8 million Swedish crowns ($933,000).

Ohsumi, born in 1945 in Fukuoka, Japan, has been a professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology since 2009. He told Kyodo News agency he was “extremely honoured” to get the prize.

In a separate interview with broadcaster NHK, he said he had “always wanted to do something that other people wouldn’t do”.

“I thought the breakdown (of cells) would be interesting, and

HONOURED: Left to right, President of Tokyo Institute of Technology Yoshinao Mishima, Yoshinori Ohsumi, a professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, and vice president of Tokyo Institute of Technology Makoto Ando attend a press conference in Tokyo on Monday, after Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the Nobel Medicine Prize. – AFP

that was my start,” he said.

Ohsumi’s work - carried out in the 1990s and described by commentators as “paradigm-shifting” and “pioneering” - included locating the genes that regulate autophagy. This is important for medicine because it helps show why errors in these genes can contribute to a range of diseases.

David Rubinsztein, deputy director of Cambridge University’s Institute for Medical Research, said Ohsumi had provided scientists around the world with “criti-

cal tools” to help them understand how disrupted autophagy can contribute to illnesses including infectious diseases, cancers and neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington’s and Parkinson’s.

Crucial processes Christer Hoog, a professor at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, told Reuters the work helped explain crucial processes in human development, from growing up, to ageing to succumbing to disease.

“In the very early stages (of a

human’s development) your organs and your whole body is constantly being made over again - you are growing. So you need to get rid of the old stuff and generate new structures,” he said.

“When you undergo aging, you have structures that have to be taken away and this - autophagy - is the principle that gets rid of them.

“If you affect this system - the genes and proteins involved in autophagy - you no longer can take care of the waste, and once it ac-

cumulates you will get some type of disease.” This year, the Karolinska Institute, which awards the Nobel medicine prize, has been immersed in a scandal over the hiring of a controversial surgeon. The Swedish government dismissed several members of the board in September.

Prizes for achievements in science, literature and peace were first awarded in 1901 in accordance with the will of dynamite inventor and businessman Alfred Nobel. — Reuters

INSURGENCY

Taliban fighters enter northern Afghanistan city of Kunduz KUNDUZ (AFGHANISTAN): Taliban fighters entered the northern Afghan city of Kunduz on Monday, almost exactly a year after they briefly seized it in their biggest success of the 15-year war, while heavy fighting in the south underscored the country’s deteriorating security.

Sheer Ali Kamawal, commander of the 808 Tandar police zone in Kunduz, said the attack began at around midnight (1930 GMT on Sunday) and fighting was going on in and around the city. Some Taliban fighters had entrenched themselves in homes.

The fighters appear to have slipped through a defensive security line set up around Kunduz, entering the city itself from four directions before clashes broke out, witnesses in the city said.

In Kabul, Brigadier General Charles Cleveland, spokesman for Afghanistan’s NATO-led force,

said it was ready to provide support if needed. “At this point, we are not observing evidence via our internal means to support the reports that Kunduz is under significant attack,” he said in an emailed statement.

With fighting intensifying across the country, the attack on Kunduz, a day before a major donor conference in Brussels, underlined Afghanistan’s precarious security situation and the Taliban’s ability to strike against important targets. Government forces, fighting with limited NATO-force support following the end of the main international combat mission in 2014, are estimated to have control over at most two-thirds of the country. In Kunduz, Police spokesman Mahfozullah Akbari said security forces were preparing to drive out the fighters, who had infiltrated the Khak Kani area in the city’s southwest. “The Taliban are

confrontation in the city centre.

However, witnesses saw Taliban fighters armed with AK-47 assault rifles, machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades walking around the deserted streets of the city, entering homes and taking up position on rooftops.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in his official Twitter account that four government checkpoints in Kunduz had been captured and some soldiers had been killed.

STRICT VIGIL: Afghan policemen keep watch in the downtown of Kunduz city, Afghanistan on Monday. – Reuters

inside some civilian houses and we have to carry out operations very carefully,” he said.

Military helicopters flew overhead and gunfire could be heard in Kunduz, where a year ago to the day, Afghan troops backed by US air strikes and special forces

DISASTER

Floods affect at least 600,000 in North Korea, says Red Cross SEOUL: At least 600,000 people in North Korea have been affected by heavy flooding that damaged or destroyed 30,000 homes, the Red Cross said, calling for urgent humanitarian aid ahead of the winter.

“The disaster hit, in many ways, at probably the worst time,” said Chris Staines, head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) delegation in North Korea.

The IFRC has been working with North Korea’s Red Cross Society to deliver aid to northeastern communities that suffered the worst of the flooding caused by heavy rains in late August.

Urgent action Staines said “urgent action” was needed before the first snowfall expected in late October when temperatures fall below freezing, and can reach minus 30 degrees Celsius (minus 22 Fahrenheit) in mid-winter.

“This is seriously harsh con-

DEVASTATED: A makeshift accommodation in Musan County in North Korea’s North Hamgyong Province after floods struck the area. – AFP/International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

ditions and that’s why we need much more permanent solutions in terms of shelter, in terms of the health services and the access to food, and sorting out issues around safe water,” he said.

The IFRC has launched a 15.2 million Swiss Francs ($15.6 million) emergency appeal to reach more than 300,000 people with humanitarian assistance over the next 12 months.

The IFRC released video footage it said was taken last week in North Hamgyong province that showed damaged buildings and displaced people living in rows of temporary shelters. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said on September 12 that, according to figures based on government data, 133 people had been killed and 395 were missing. — Reuters

were battling to drive out Taliban who had raised their flag in the city centre. Residents piled into cars and trailers to escape the city centre and shops were shut. Several checkpoints were burned out but there was little actual fighting as security forces held back from

Massive operation “A massive operation started on Kunduz capital from four directions early this morning,” he said.

The renewed attack on Kunduz forced officials to cancel a ceremony planned for Monday to commemorate the first anniversary of a US air strike that destroyed a hospital run by the international charity Médecins Sans Frontières during

the fighting. The assault on Kunduz came as the Taliban have stepped up attacks in different parts of Afghanistan, including the southern province of Helmand, where they have been threatening the provincial capital of Lashkar Gah. On Monday, Taliban fighters, positioned just across the Helmand river from the centre of Lashkar Gah, also took control of Nawa district to the south, killing a district police chief, officials said.

Heavy fighting has also continued along the main road to Tarin Kot, the provincial capital of Uruzgan, also in the south, where a Taliban raid on September 8 sparked fears of another collapse like that in Kunduz last year. The raid on Tarin Kot was beaten back but alarmed security officials because the militants were able to enter the city without significant resistance after police abandoned dozens of checkpoints. — Reuters

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WORLD Colombia’s peace deal in limbo after shock ‘no’ vote The peace accord reached in late August and signed a week ago offered the possibility that rebel fighters would hand in their weapons to the United Nations, confess their crimes and form a political party rooted in their Marxist ideology. The FARC, which began as a peasant revolt in 1964, would have been able to compete in the 2018 presidential and legislative elections and have 10 unelected congressional seats guaranteed through 2026.

‘No’ voters, who narrowly won Sunday’s vote, want assurances the rebels will hand in cash earned from drug smuggling, spend time in jail, and earn their political future

BOGOTA: Colombia’s government and Marxist FARC guerrillas scrambled on Monday to revive a plan to end their 52-year war after voters rejected the hardnegotiated deal as too lenient on the rebels in a shock referendum result that plunged the nation into uncertainty.

Any renegotiated peace accord now seems to depend on whether the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) could accept some tougher sanctions against them.

“No” voters, who narrowly won Sunday’s vote, want assurances the rebels will hand in cash earned from drug smuggling, spend time in jail, and earn their political future at the ballot box rather than get guaranteed unelected seats in Congress.

Both President Juan Manuel Santos and Rodrigo Londono, the top FARC commander better known by his nom de guerre Timochenko, put a brave face on the referendum setback after their teams had negotiated for four years in Havana. They vowed to keep working together.

“I will keep seeking peace until the last minute of my term,” San-

SETBACK: ‘No’ supporters gather at a rally following their victory in the referendum on a peace

accord to end the 52-year-old guerrilla war between the FARC and the state on Sunday in Bogota, Colombia. — Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP

tos said. “Count on us, peace will triumph,” Timochenko added.

Latin America’s longest conflict has killed 220,000 people, displaced millions and brought atrocities on all sides.

New talks Santos, whose political stock has taken a buffering with the result and whose term ends in mid2018, planned to meet all political parties on Monday. Chief government negotiator Humberto de la Calle offered to resign, but the president is unlikely to accept that and in fact asked him to return to Havana to re-open new talks.

International exhortations for Colombia to stay on the path to peace came flooding in.

“We’re saddened by the slim victory for ‘No’,” said Ecuador’s foreign minister, Guillaume Long amid a chorus around Latin

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America. The deal was rejected by a razor-thin margin of less than half a percentage point, just 54,000 votes. Turnout for the vote was a paltry 37 per cent, reflecting some apathy from “Yes” supporters who had assumed an easy win, in addition to bad weather that deterred voters.

Following the result, peace researchers dropped Colombia from a list of favourites for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Colombian markets dipped in Monday’s trading in disappointment at the rejection of a deal that may complicate government efforts to keep its agency ratings and pass the tax reforms to compensate for lost oil income.

The vote will also dent Santos’ hopes for a boom in foreign investment in mining, oil and agriculture in Latin America’s fourthlargest economy.

The United Nations applauded the maintenance of a ceasefire in Colombia despite the vote and said its special envoy, Jean Arnault, would also travel to Cuba to help the process.

“We would have hoped for a different result, but I am encouraged by the commitment expressed (by Santos and Timochenko),” UN Chief Ban Ki-moon said.

“I count on them to press ahead until they achieve secure and lasting peace.

Colombians, even those who backed the “No” vote, expressed shock at the outcome and uncertainty about the future. “We never thought this could happen,” said sociologist and “No” voter Mabel Castano, 37.

“Now I just hope the government, the opposition and the FARC come up with something intelligent that includes us all.”

Alvaro Uribe That enraged “No” supporters, including powerful former president Alvaro Uribe, who argued the rebels should serve jail terms and never be permitted to enter politics.

Uribe, a onetime ally who has become Santos’ fiercest critic, may now hold the key to any potential re-negotiation.

The FARC already had softened its stance in the original negotiation, publicly admitting for the first time it trafficked drugs, recruited minors and committed human rights violations, including massacres.

But voters worried the rebels would not turn over assets from drugs and illegal mining, potentially giving them a formidable war chest that could outstrip the coffers of traditional parties.

Regions still riven by the conflict, including poor areas along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, voted resoundingly in favour of the deal, but formerly violent interior areas pacified during the Uribe presidency largely backed the “No” camp.

“How sad. It seems Colombia has forgotten about the cruelty of war, our deaths, our injured, our mutilated, our victims and the suffering we’ve all lived through with this war,” said Adriana Rivera, 43, a philosophy professor standing tearfully at the hotel housing the headquarters of the “Yes” campaign. — Reuters

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Protests hit Ethiopia after stampede deaths ADDIS ABABA: Protests broke out in some areas of Ethiopia’s Oromiya region on Monday, a day after dozens of people were killed in a stampede at a religious festival sparked by a bid by police to quell demonstrations, witnesses said.

Opposition politicians and government officials gave contrasting tolls of casualties that took place during the annual Irreecha festival in the town of Bishoftu, some 40 km south of the capital Addis Ababa, where police fired teargas and shots in the air to disperse protesters. The manager of the town’s government-operated referral hospital said the death toll had risen to 55, with 100 injured, from 52 dead on Sunday.

An opposition leader told Reuters the number of dead stood at around 150. On Monday, witnesses said crowds took to the streets in Oromiya’s Ambo, Guder, Bule Hora and other towns in response to the deaths.

“Shots are still being fired. Everything remains shut - Ambo has been brought to a standstill,” said Mesfin, a university student who did not want to give his full name out of fear of reprisal.

Two other residents of the other towns said scuffles took place between demonstrators and police.

The region’s assistant police chief told journalists that “widespread disturbances” had taken place in several parts of the region.

“Roads have been blocked, while government offices and vehicles have been burnt down. Police are trying to put an end to all this,” said Sorri Dinka, deputy commissioner of the Oromiya Police Commission. The Horn of Africa country has declared three days of national mourning, with flags flying at half mast throughout the country to pay tribute to the victims.

Sporadic protests have erupted in Oromiya over the last two years, initially triggered by a land row but increasingly turning more broadly against the government. — Reuters

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Putin suspends Orban says to amend constitution so plutonium cleanup EU can’t impose migrants on Hungary accord with US MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday suspended a treaty with Washington on cleaning up weapons-grade plutonium, signalling he is willing to use nuclear disarmament as a new bargaining chip in disputes with the United States over Ukraine and Syria.

Starting in the last years of the Cold War, Russia and the United States signed a series of accords to reduce the size of their nuclear arsenals, agreements that have so far survived intact despite a souring of US-Russian relations under Putin.

But on Monday, Putin issued a decree suspending an agreement, concluded in 2000, which bound the two sides to dispose of surplus plutonium originally intended for use in nuclear weapons.

The Kremlin said it was taking that action in response to unfriendly acts by Washington.

The plutonium accord is not the cornerstone of post Cold War US-Russia disarmament, and the practical implications from the suspension will be limited. But the suspension, and the linkage to disagreements on other issues, carries powerful symbolism.

“Putin’s decree could signal that other nuclear disarmament cooperation deals between the United States and Russia are at risk of being undermined,” Stratfor, a US-based consultancy, said in a commentary.

“The decision is likely an attempt to convey to Washington the price of cutting off dialogue on Syria and other issues.”

US Secretary of State John Kerry last week warned that Washington could halt diplomacy with Russia over the conflict in Syria unless Russia took immediate steps to stop the violence there. — Reuters

BUDAPEST: Under fire from opposition parties, Viktor Orban said on Monday he would amend the constitution to ensure the European Union cannot settle migrants in Hungary after Sunday’s referendum even though turnout was too low to make the vote valid.

The outcome deprived the maverick right-wing prime minister of a clear-cut victory with which to challenge EU migrant quotas and the radical nationalist Jobbik party called on him to quit.

Trump card for Brussels Jobbik said Sunday’s referendum, in which the government said quotas were rejected by 98.3 per cent of voters but only 40 per cent of eligible Hungarians cast a valid vote, was a fiasco that offered a “trump card” to Brussels.

At least 50 per cent turnout in the plebiscite was required to legitimise the result.

Along with other ex-Communist countries in eastern Europe,

DETERMINED: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban gives a speech at the parliament in Budapest on Monday. — AFP

Hungary opposes a policy that would require all EU states to take in some of the hundreds of thousands of mainly Muslim migrants seeking asylum in the bloc after arriving last year.

Orban told parliament the referendum had achieved its goal as more Hungarians, some 3.28 million, repudiated the migrant quotas than had voted for EU membership in a 2003 referendum.

He said 1 million more voters

supported his government’s migration policy now than voted for his Fidesz party in the 2014 parliamentary election, when he was returned to power.

“This decision, this support (from the people) obliges me to act on it,” Orban told parliament as opposition lawmakers hissed and booed.

“Fidesz and the Christian Democratic Party believe the appropriate, honest and necessary step is to give legal weight to the will of the people ... Therefore, I am initiating an amendment to the constitution,” he said, without elaborating.

Jobbik chairman Gabor Vona has repeatedly called for a constitutional amendment to protect Hungary from migrant quotas imposed by the European Commission.

“Since yesterday you (Orban) have become a failed politician ...

You will not be taken seriously by Brussels bureaucrats,” Vona said in parliament on Monday.

“Brussels will ruthlessly exploit your irresponsibility and mistake.”

Vona said EU authorities would zero in on the fact that the referendum failed legally, and this would weaken Hungary’s bargaining position in EU deliberations on migrant policy.

Up to Budapest The European Commission said it took note of Hungary’s referendum and it was up to Budapest to deal with the outcome.

Vona also said the referendum result ended a era in which Orban’s government could use the migration issue to distract attention from all of Hungary’s problems under its watch, including serious corruption and emigration due to low wages.

Orban has led resistance to the stance taken by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has said EU states have an obligation to share the burden of taking in refugees. — Reuters

N E G O T I AT I O N S W I T H E U

Hammond vows to protect UK economy during Brexit process BIRMINGHAM: British Finance Minister Philip Hammond vowed on Monday to protect the economy from any turbulence during negotiations to leave the EU, as sterling fell on worries the country is heading towards a disruptive divorce with its biggest trading partner.

Hammond made his promise to the ruling Conservative Party after Prime Minister Theresa May said she would trigger the process to leave the European Union by the end of March, offering the first glimpse of a timetable for one of the most complex negotiations in recent European history.

Britons’ vote for Brexit on June 23 took many investors and chief executives by surprise, triggering the biggest ever one-day fall in sterling against the dollar.

Although the economy appears

to have largely weathered the initial shock, Hammond sought to reassure businesses and consumers - whose continued investment and spending fuels economic growth that he would act to if needed.

Turbulence “Throughout the negotiating process, we are ready to take whatever steps are necessary to protect this economy from turbulence,” Hammond told the Conservatives’ annual conference in the city of Birmingham.

“And when the process is over we are ready to provide support to British businesses as they adjust to life outside the EU,” he added, pledging to guarantee any EU funding secured before Britain’s exit.

Britain must start the formal

Britain must start the formal negotiation process by invoking Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty, giving the sides two years to clinch a deal

negotiation process by invoking Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty, giving the sides two years to clinch a deal. Hammond’s address was watched by May, whose speech to the conference on Sunday convinced some investors that Britain could be heading towards a “hard Brexit”.

Sterling, having just posted its worst run of quarterly losses since 1984, skidded more than 1 per

cent against the dollar to as low as $1.2845.

That left it less than half a cent away from the 31-year low it reached in early July, shortly after the referendum.

While May dismissed the idea that Britain faced a choice between a “soft” or “hard” Brexit, economists at the JPMorgan investment bank said her comments indicated the latter - meaning the

country could abandon the EU’s customs union, give up on seeking preferential access to the single market and impose controls on immigration from the bloc.

“Although May does not like the ‘hard-soft’ distinction, this looks pretty ‘hard’ to us,” JPMorgan, which supported the Remain campaign, said in a note to clients.

Welcome clarityMay’s comments were welcomed by the EU, with Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, saying the statement had brought “welcome clarity” to the situation.

But the European Commission said it would start negotiating Brexit only after Britain sent its formal notification under Article 50 that it would leave the bloc it joined in 1973.

Lawmakers in German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative party made similar remarks to Tusk, but some expressed frustration at the lack of detail on the timetable.

“Finally there is a position,” lawmaker Elmar Brok said. “It would be important that the Brexit is done before the next election for the European parliament”, due in early 2019. The British government has shown that it is clueless about what to do,” said Gunther Krichbaum, leader of the European committee in the Bundestag lower house.

One senior German official said: “It is beyond comprehension that the politicians who campaigned for Brexit for months have no idea what they want, they have no plan at all.” — Reuters

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READERS’ FORUM Road safety applies to both drivers and pedestrians Moved by personal tragedy, a drive to make Oman roads safer is simply all about creating an improved road safety culture. While the increase road accidents are a concern for everyone, the attitude of those who are in the driver’s seat plays a key role. As educating the youngsters could be an option and part of awareness campaigns, it should come from within. It’s not for the safety of those driving alone, but for others on the road and the pedestrians. Ali Al Barwani’s vision has a personal touch and indeed reflecting on desperate people who feel the pain of being alone.

Scan this QR code Improved road safety awareness can help to send letters to the to a great extent for everyone to feel about Readers’ Forum, safety in all aspects. I had the experience containing not more than 200 words with of travelling with a senior class student in a full name, address taxi and I realised he was reluctant to wear and telephone the seatbelt. The driver, too, was not so number, may be sent concerned about it, but when I asked about by e-mail (akhtar@ timesofoman.com). it, the boy’s response was so disappointing, as he felt it’s not necessary. It may not be practical to have road safety as a direct reference to school curriculum, but there are plenty of opportunities to cover this part in the very beginning of learning. This move to associate with schools can bring real change in the attitude of youngsters. — Ramachandran Nair, Ruwi

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The Donald Trump plan concedes that the tax cut per se would reduce revenue by at least $2.6 trillion over ten years – and its authors are willing to cite the non-partisan Tax Foundation on this point. But the Trump team claims this would be offset by a growth miracle spurred by deregulation

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isdom is often associated with age. However, do leadership roles require only wisdom? Is wisdom the monopoly of old age?

There are some interesting examples where roles are given to relatively young people, as is apparent when analysing the speech of the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (43 years old) in Davos 2016 and his CNN interview with Fareed Zakaria.

Listening to the Canadian PM is an ideal example to confirm an “era of young leadership”, which is about believing in diversity and, more importantly, the power of listening to people using effective communications skills which require a high level of empathy as the basis of emotional intelligence.

Being close to people and effective communication are pivotal elements of leadership traits. Trudeau said in his Davos interview that he understood the importance of having open, honest conversation with Canadian people: “Having the opportunity from a young age to travel with my father (former Canadian prime minister Pierre Trudeau) and meet with people, listing to them and understanding”.

Genuine communication is easier said then done in real life scenario. It is ever so easy to discover a fake empathy. It is credibility and consistency that makes effective leadership.

Many governments are currently appointing young people; recently France appointed young women in the Cabinet, as did Matteo Renzi, the current Italian prime minister, who at 41 the youngest premier ever.

Surprisingly, Saudi Arabia appointed last year Prince Mohammed bin Salman (31 years old) to the important role of Deputy Crown Prince. Consequently, considerable changes took place, notably in the tone of addressing the public.

This has appeared clearly in the statement of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud announcing the kingdom’s 2016 budget while the world is facing an economic crisis and the dramatic decline in oil price.

An example of such change was King Salman’s statement, “We are facing a record budget deficit and going for complete reform”.

This is a highly unusual statement confronting the public about the real situation and adopting a comprehensive reform where a word like reform was a taboo.

Such reform seems to be part of the implementation of Saudi Arabia’s transformational plan proposed with the help of McKinsey in 2015, and is expected to have enormous socio-economic impact, once implemented.

One highlight in Trudeau’s speech is the positivity sparked by each word of his speech, and the burning ambitions.

This leads to a question; do the drives and motives of a person remain the same at different stages of life? “The Effects of Age on Intensity and Priority of Life Needs,” was the topic of research conducted by Ojha and Pramanick. The research showed that the intensity and priority of all needs changed in different age groups.

This study found that in old age there is a significant decline in need for self-actualisation and a significant increase in the physical and security needs. Ambitions and decisions are affected by a person’s needs at different stages of life.

Perhaps understandably, then, that one should not expect aggressive ambitions at the advanced stages of life, when a person is likely to be more concerned about health care and self-security.

Evidently, at the executive level, leadership traits are determined by a country’s demography and the economic context. In other words, it is the nature of a mission that sets the selection criteria. Another example of this phenomenon is the recent tweet of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid (Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai) asking the public to nominate a young man or woman to represent the concerns of youth and their aspirations.

He announced a new cabinet of ministers where the average age of is 38 years.

Is the world evolving into a new concept of leadership? And is another Gulf Cooperation Council’s country (GCC) going to follow? Is it time for the Millennials’ era in GCC, as half of the population is under 30 years old. Will it be an evolutionary or revolutionary change? - Exclusive to Times of Oman Ann Al Kindi is a member of Board of Directors of Oman Economic Association

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GDP TRANSPORT, STORAGE & COMMUNICATION (in million Omani Rials) Total end of December 2014

2015

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1795: General Napoleon Bonaparte leads the rout of counterrevolutionaries in the streets of Paris, beginning his rise to power.

1905: Orville Wright pilots the first flight longer than 30 minutes.

1914 The first German Zeppelin raids London.

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LIFESTYLE DINING BAKED POTATO WEDGES Potato wedges go well with so many different meals but are also great on their own at parties and barbecues; oven baked and sprinkled with black pepper are not only party but also ‘little tummy’ pleasers.

Ingredients • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 teaspoon onion powder • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 2 potatoes, cut in wedge shape Preparation • Preheat an oven to 220 degrees C. • Place Parmesan cheese, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and potatoes into a resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag, then shake to coat the potatoes with the seasoning. Spread the potatoes over a baking sheet.

• Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.

Shouldn’t we all start eating a little more healthily? For that we do not need to go on a strict diet; we just need to choose healthier cooking options like baking instead of deep-frying. So this week let us convert some deep-frying recipes into some tasty baked options. Recipes Oneza Tabish

BAKED MOZZARELLA STICKS Cheesy mozzarella sticks, baked in the oven to perfect crispiness. So easy, so cheesy, and so much healthier than traditional fried mozzarella.

Ingredients • Cooking spray • 1 pack of mozzarella string cheese • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning • 8 tablespoon panko crumbs Preparation • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.

• Remove cheese from packaging and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk egg until foamy. In a small non-stick skillet, mix Italian seasoning with bread crumbs and place over medium heat. Cook and stir breadcrumbs until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

• Dip one piece of string cheese in egg until coated and then into toasted bread crumbs, coating completely.

Redip the string cheese in egg and again into the bread crumbs, if desired. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining string cheese and place on baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. Spray string cheese lightly with cooking spray.

• Bake 5-6 minutes or until heated through. (Cheese may melt slightly and loose shape. Simply press it back into place.)

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BAKED SPICY SHRIMP Yummy shrimp are baked in a spicy, buttery, Cajun sauce with a hint of fresh parsley.

Serve this as an appetiser or over pasta for an elegant meal.

Ingredients • 1/2 cup olive oil • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 tablespoon soy sauce • Pinch of cayenne pepper • 400g uncooked large shrimp, shelled, deveined Preparation • Combine all the ingredients till shrimps in a baking dish.

Add shrimp and toss to coat.

Refrigerate 1 hour.

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Bake until shrimp are cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges.

BAKED BREAD CUPS These baked mini bread cups recipe are a perfect pick-me-ups for kids and adults alike. Power packed with the goodness of vegetables, these baked cheese cups sure are show stoppers.

Ingredients • Butter for baking • 1 teaspoon of oil • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped • 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped • 1” ginger • 2 cloves garlic, grated • 1/4 cup sweet corn, steamed • 1 medium potato, boiled and diced small • 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder • 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup • Salt to taste • 6 slices of brown bread • Cheese slices or cheddar cheese Preparation • To begin making the baked mini bread cups recipe, preheat the oven to 180 C and grease the muffin pan with butter.

• Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan; add

the onion and bell pepper and sauté until lightly softened and golden.

• Once the bell peppers have a roasted aroma, add the ginger, garlic, corn, and chopped potatoes.

Stir fry on high heat for a couple of minutes, so the vegetables get roasted. Finally add the chilli powder, tomato ketchup and stir well. Check the salt and chilli and adjust to suit your taste and allow the filling to cool.

• Trim the edges of the bread, flatten with the rolling pin a bit and press them into the greased muffin pans.

• You can optionally spray oil over the bread slices or leave them as it is. Spoon the potato filling mixture into each one of the bread cups.

• Tear the cheese slices and place them on top of the filling. You can also optionally spread grated mozzarella cheese.

• Place the mini bread cups in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes until the sides of the bread becomes crisp and the cheese has melted.

• Once done, remove from the oven, allow it to rest for a few minutes and serve.

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LIFESTYLE ONE NGREDIENT INGREDIENT

FIVE WAYS

MANDARIN BEEF Take 1 kilo beef and sauté with 1 chopped onion in a saucepan. Add 1 cup water, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon sugar and 3/4 cup of orange juice. Boil it once and then cook in simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add 1/2 cup celery, a cup of frozen mix vegetables of carrots, beans, and corn and let it simmer five minutes. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water and add to mixture to thicken. Add 5-6 chunks of mandarin oranges and cook for a while.

Serve with rice.

MANDARIN FLUFF Take 16 ounces cottage cheese, 2 3-ounce boxes orange Jell-o mix, 16 ounces frozen whipped topping and 2 cans of mandarin roughly chopped. Blend cottage cheese until smooth and in a bowl and whisk in the dry Jell-o mix. Fold in mandarin oranges and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Serve with whipped topping and fresh orange slices.

MANDARIN SALAD In a thick pan cook 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 3 tablespoons of sugar over medium heat. Stir well till the sugar dissolves and gets coated. Once cool, store in airtight container. In a separate bowl take shredded lettuce and mix with 1 cup chopped celery and 1 chopped onion and add some dash of Tabasco sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the sugar coated almonds and 1 cup of chopped mandarins.

MANDARIN CHICKEN Mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Put this in a bag with chopped chicken until all pieces are coated well. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish. Pour over it juice of mandarin, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon mace. Bake at 200 degrees C for 40 minutes and once done arrange orange slices over chicken. Bake for 20 more minutes.

Serve with rice.

MANDARIN MUFFINS Sift 1 1/2 cups sifted flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon allspice. In a separate bowl combine 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 beaten egg, and add this mixture to the flour. In this also add 1 can of mandarin oranges and mix lightly. Pour the batter into lined muffin tins and bake at 250 degrees C for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and roll in some cinnamonsugar mixture.

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Eating Out Is Just A Click Away

dineinmuscat.com is an exclusive online restaurant service that was launched in Muscat last year. It is the brainchild of Farooq Al Sumar, who previously set up the leading management events company, Platinum Events, before becoming involved in the restaurant advertising business.

For some time, Al Sumar had realised the market had a need for an exclusive online service for restaurant and café owners, and their customers. The main objectives of this website is to benefit both groups and keep them happy.

The idea behind dineinmuscat.com is to provide diners with as much information as possible so that they can make an informed choice about where to eat. Restaurants and cafés are listed on the website according to the twin categories of location and type of food. The information is simple and easy to access.

“For example, if you fancy eating at an Italian restaurant in Al Khuwair area, you simply click on both categories, and the website will bring up all the choices available,” says Al Sumar.

The website boasts an impressive number of food specialities, including Middle Eastern, French, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Filipino, and many others.

Today’s diners with Internet at their fingertips are far more discerning than in the past.

“Customers want to know everything about a restaurant before deciding where to spend their money,” says Al Sumar.

“It’s no longer just about the

food – it’s about the layout, décor, and ambience and also how easy the eating outlet is to get to, and where to park.”

The other idea behind the website is to help restaurant and café owners attract more customers and increase their revenue.

All listed restaurants and cafés are invited to provide detailed information to showcase their business, including address and contact details, photographs, full menus with prices and maps that can be printed out.

Restaurants are also invited to post video clips. The website is mobile friendly and the App can be easily downloaded through Google Playstore.

At the moment, dineinmuscat.com is limited to Muscat, but there are plans to expand it across the Sultanate in the near future.

The attractions for restaurant and café owners are that the website offers a flexible contract at very reasonable prices with no pre-commitment or exit costs.

Those listed are also allowed to make unlimited changes during the contract period at no extra cost, for example, by adding images or posting information about promotional offers or events. dineinmuscat.com has generated much interest, and many restaurants and cafes have already signed up. –lifestyle@timesofoman.com For more information dineinmuscat.com info@dineinmuscat.com +968 9581 2004

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SAUDI GIVES $5.3B TO BANKS Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, as the central bank is known, is giving banks about $5.3 billion of time deposits “on behalf of government entities.” It’s also introducing seven-day and 28-day repurchase agreements, as part of its “supportive monetary policy.” - Bloomberg News

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the Sultanate and upon commissioning in 2020, will transform Orpic’s product mix and business model and double company’s profit

Times News Service MUSCAT: State-owned Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (Orpic) said that its $6.5 billion Liwa Plastics Industries Complex (LPIC) project has reached the stage of a detailed engineering phase.

The ground breaking ceremony for the Sohar part of the LPIC project is scheduled on October 10, according to a company release.

The employees working on the

project have been deployed at the engineering procurement and construction contractors’ offices in Seoul, Milan, The Hague and New Delhi and the overall project is on track.

The $6.5 billion project is the largest of the three strategic growth projects undertaken by Orpic to fulfil its vision of building an Omani integrated refining and petrochemical business. This project will be the first-of-its-kind in the Sultanate and upon commis-

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sioning in 2020, will transform Orpic’s product mix and business model, double company’s profit, create new business opportunities, generate significant employment opportunities and support the development of a downstream plastics industry in Oman.

“We are confident that once our plants are commissioned and completed in 2020, LPIC will change Orpic’s product mix by extracting more value from natural gas and crude oil. Being located in Sohar as part of an integrated complex that also houses the Sohar Refinery, aromatics plant, polypropylene and steam cracker unit for LPIC, Orpic’s operations will be one of the most integrated refinery and petrochemical operations in the region and will enable the company to extract the maximum value from Oman’s oil and gas,” said Musab Al Mahruqi, chief executive officer of Orpic.

Last year, Orpic awarded four

contracts for engineering, procurement and contracting (EPC) packages worth $4.5 billion for Liwa Plastics Industries Complex Project to CB&I and CTCI Corporation joint venture (steam cracker and utilities), Tecnimont (Plastics unit), NGL Extraction GS Engineering and Construction and Mitsui joint venture (NGL Extraction) and Punj Lloyd (NGL pipeline) LPIC is one of three strategic growth projects being delivered by Orpic namely Sohar Refinery Improvement Project, Muscat-Sohar Pipeline and Al Jifnain Terminal.

These projects will cement Orpic’s position as a market leader in Oman and the Middle East and the international oil and gas sector.

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Oil crosses $50 as investors assess Opec agreement LONDON: Oil climbed to the highest level in three months in New York as traders continued to assess last week’s change in Opec policy.

Brent for December settlement was 38 cents higher at $50.57 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange. The November contract fell 18 cents to expire at $49.06 on Friday, while the December contract closed at $50.19. The global benchmark traded at a $1.39 premium to December WTI. WTI for November delivery rose as much as 63 cents at $48.87 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, the highest since July 5, at traded at $48.63 at 12:01pm London time.

The contract gained 41 cents to $48.24 on Friday. Total volume traded was about 10 per cent below the 100-day average. Prices rose 7.9 per cent in September.

US crude futures rose as much as 1.3 per cent after advancing 8.5 per cent last week. While Opec outlined an accord to reduce production by as much as 750,000 barrels a day, its third-largest member Iran wants to increase exports to 2.35 million barrels a day in the coming months, state news agency IRNA reported. The Opec member is currently shipping 2.2 million barrels a day. Rigs targeting crude in the US rose a fifth consecutive week to the highest level since February, Baker Hughes said on its website on Friday.

Oil capped the biggest monthly gain since April after the Opec agreed to trim supply for the first time in eight years. While quotas will be decided at the group’s official meeting in November, Nigeria and Iran have said they are exempt and Iraq has said it doesn’t accept Opec’s estimates of its production levels. — Bloomberg News

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MARKET Meethaq hosts MoU between Bauer Nimr, Sebacic Oman Sebacic Oman is a joint venture between Hilal bin Khalid Al Maawali and Indian promoter Pradeepkumar Nair, currently building the world’s biggest plant for Sebacic production in Duqm

SIGNING SESSION: Pradeep Kumar Nair, chief executive officer of Sebacic Oman, and Ernst Grissemann, chief executive officer of Bauer Nimr, signed the memorandum of understanding. - Supplied picture

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Pradeep Kumar Nair, chief executive officer of Sebacic Oman, and Ernst Grissemann, chief executive officer of Bauer Nimr, signed the MoU. Bauer Nimr started operations in Oman in 2010 with a 20-year contract from Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) for treatment of oil contaminated water from oil extraction activities in some oil fields operated by PDO. Sebacic Oman is a joint venture between Hilal bin Khalid Al Maawali and Indian promoter Pradeepkumar Nair, currently building the world’s biggest plant for Sebacic production in Duqm Free Zone.

Sebacic is used for making high

MUSCAT: Marking a unique collaboration aimed at enhancing in-country value and sustainable development, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was recently signed between Bauer Nimr and Sebacic Oman under the auspices of Talal Al Rahbi, deputy secretary general of the Supreme Council for Planning.

Meethaq Islamic Banking hosted the MoU signing ceremony at Bank Muscat head office, in the presence of dignitaries, including Raoul Restucci, managing director of Petroleum Development Oman, and senior officials representing the two companies.

performance bio-nylons, bioplastics, engine oil and lubricants, adhesives and engine coolants amongst various applications, manufactured from castor oil (vegetable oil).

Contract farming As a strategy to secure raw material in Oman, Sebacic Oman started promoting contract farming of castor in various regions of the Sultanate. The MoU entails growing castor with the saline waste water from Bauer at their Nimr facility. The partnership between Bauer Nimr and Sebacic Oman marks a new milestone in achieving in-country value and bio-diversity.

Hilal Bin Khalid Al Maawali, chairman of Sebacic Oman, expressed satisfaction in signing the MoU with Bauer Nimr and said that the partnership confirmed the company’s commitment to contribute towards the blessed Renaissance established by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

The partnership complements the strategic aim of Sebacic Oman to create the supply chain of export-orientated products within the Sultanate, he added.

Ernst Grissemann, CEO of Bauer Nimr, said the MoU to reuse the treated effluents would conserve precious water and complements Bauer Nimr’s commitment to create in-country-value. The joint

undertaking proves Bauer’s investment in the Sultanate as an important step for the German company which would encourage more international investors to consider investment opportunities in Oman, he added.

Sulaiman Al Harthy, deputy chief executive officer – Islamic Banking, said: “Against the backdrop of Oman’s strategic economic diversification programme and the emergence of Islamic financial services industry, Meethaq is proud to join hands with Sebacic Oman as part of its commitment to facilitate attractive investment opportunities for local and foreign investors. Meethaq recognises the immense investment prospects and potential that Oman offers and is committed to supporting the strategic national initiative aimed at attracting investments in line with Oman’s Vision 2040 economic blueprint.”

“Meethaq Islamic Banking is confident that the MoU between Bauer Nimr and Sebacic Oman will further consolidate the operations of both the companies in contributing to sustainable economic development in Oman. The synergy between Bauer Nimr and Sebacic Oman creates a role model for sustainable development and diversification of Oman’s economy,” added Sulaiman Al Harthy.

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Bears tighten grip on Saudi stock market RIYADH: This is shaping up to be the worst year for Saudi stocks since the financial crisis.

The Kingdom’s benchmark equity gauge will start trading in the second bear market of the year after falling to the lowest level since 2011 on Sunday, extending the worst selloff in the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council this year.

The Tadawul All Share Index has dropped 8.5 per cent since the nation last week announced a series of cuts to government salaries and bonuses as part of effort to slash spending, taking its decline from a recent peak in April to 21 per cent, past a threshold for a bear market.

Consumer loans The central bank on Sunday directed local lenders to reschedule the consumer loans of clients affected by last week’s decision to scrap the bonuses and allowances of many state employees. Saudi stocks are on course for their worst year since 2008 as the government grapples with a budget shortfall that ballooned to the widest since 1991 last year after oil prices halved in the past two years.

“Clearly the sentiment is deteriorating, with the vast majority of traders still digesting the consequences of the austerity measures announced last week,” said Mohammed Al Omran, the chief executive officer of Amac Investments and president of the Gulf Center for Financial Consultancy. “ The Tadawul’s 14-day relative strength index has been below the level seen by some investors as oversold for four consecutive trading days. - Bloomberg News

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Sensex surges by 377 points Manufacturing sector in Oman MUMBAI: S&P BSE benchmarks Sensex extended its gain for the second straight day, surging by another 377 points to end at 28,243.29 on persistent buying on hopes of rate by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday coupled with higher global cues.

The benchmark indices have recouped most of their losses made on last Thursday after Indian Army claimed surgical strikes on some terror bases in Pakistan, es-

calating geopolitical tension.

Shares of consumer durable, metal, finance, banking, industrials, utilities and capital goods firmed up on good buying inquiries.

The Sensitive index (Sensex) resumed higher at 27,997.29 and hovered in a range of 28,273.02 and 27,919.89 before ending at 28,243.29, showing a gain of 377.33 points or 1.35 per cent.

The NSE Nifty also rose by 126.95 points or 1.47 per cent to

close at 8,738.10.

Meanwhile, manufacturing growth in India eased slightly amid a slower increase in new business orders while subdued inflationary pressure may prompt RBI to reduce key policy rate, a monthly survey said.

In overseas, Asian stocks rose as investors weighed the prospects of a further US interest rate hike and a report on business sentiment out of Japan. - PTI

contributed OMR2.9b to GDP Times News Service MUSCAT: A total of 46 per cent of all foreign direct investments in Oman related to manufacturing in 2014, with the sector contributing OMR2.9 billion to the country’s gross domestic product in 2015, according to a press release from the organisers of Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS).

Leaders in the international manufacturing sector are set to discuss the challenges and transformations of the industry at the GMIS, a world-first gathering of global governments, manufacturing businesses and civil society, that will be held from March 27 to 30, 2017, in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi.

The GMIS announcement comes as innovations in the manufacturing sector are set to have a transformational impact on the global economy. GE predicts that the industrial internet market will reach $225 billion by 2020 which, along with the increas-

ing prevalence of the Internet of Things (IoT), will lead the way in improving competitiveness and generating new industries and jobs.

With such significant growth opportunities identified for businesses, entrepreneurs and sector innovators at both international and national levels, the United Arab Emirates government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) have come together to organise and host GMIS. First global summit GMIS will be the first global summit ever held for manufacturing, uniting leaders from diverse industries with international government policy-makers, as well as civil society leaders.

Badr Al Olama, a member of the GMIS Organising Committee who is also the chief executive officer of Strata Manufacturing, said: “GMIS is not just about shaping the future of global manufacturing. It is about tak-

ing a transformational approach for global manufacturing that enables it to meet the needs of the global economy - and the world’s citizens - over the coming decades.

“Accordingly, GMIS will reflect the entire spectrum of manufacturing, spanning low-tech and high-tech industries and encompassing both the developed world and fast-emerging economies with nascent manufacturing sectors. It brings together for the first time the world’s innovators in all sectors of manufacturing - aviation, automotive, technology, food production and healthcare - and from government and civil society to address common themes and seize new opportunities,” he added.

According to IT multinational Cisco, the Internet of Things, a system of interconnected computing devices and digital machines that transfers data over networks without needing human interaction, will create a $14.4 trillion opportunity by 2022.

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MARKET GCC states plan to raise $50b to reduce deficit With falling crude oil prices, GCC deficits

will lead to further

Global debt markets are uncertain at the moment, in part due to the United States election, the Italian referendum and the problems experienced by Deutsche Bank

rating downgrades

Philipp Good

of Gulf countries

Head, Portfolio Management at Fisch Asset Management

are expected to grow.

The governments and corporates are likely to enter the debt market. This

Times News Service MUSCAT: Borrowings to the tune of $50 billion by way of bond issues are planned by Gulf states to reduce budget deficits, which are expected to grow with oil prices remaining relatively low, according to a study conducted by Fisch Asset Management.

The equity and bond markets of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia between midAugust and late September also showed a decline.

With falling crude oil prices, GCC deficits are expected to grow.

The governments and corporates may raise debt funds, which will lead to further rating downgrades.

While the pipeline for new issuances for the end of the year is valued at around $50 billion, most global debt investors will continue to take a cautious approach to GCC issuers. “It’s true that the

GCC debt market still looks good compared to negative yields in developed markets, but regional credits have had a substantial rally with the huge overhang of new issuances that we’ve been waiting to see before the year-end,” said Philipp Good, head of Portfolio Management at Fisch Asset Management.

“We think there will probably be some re-pricing. Global debt markets are uncertain at the moment, in part due to the United States election, the Italian referendum and the problems experienced by Deutsche Bank,” he added.

“While bond yields in the GCC still look attractive compared with other markets, investors need to believe in issuers – for example, the reforms scheduled for the Saudi economy. Bonds ultimately need buyers, and that means the market needs to be in the right shape – not just the pric-

ing. In our view, momentum has peaked, so our strategy for the GCC is defensive,” he explained.

“We view Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) as one of the strongest banks in the region with a very strong brand recognition. Our assessment maintained a stand-alone rating of BBB for ADCB in view of the bank’s high equity ratio and reserve coverage,” Philipp said.

“Our A- rating for senior unsecured debt also remained unchanged, based on the bank’s ownership structure and historical support. Our assessment for most of the major UAE banks is broadly similar,” he added.

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atte lovers, beware. The beans used to make the caffeinated delight are suffering through a terrible drought in Brazil.

In the state of Espirito Santo, the land is so parched that the government has restricted water used to irrigate farms for months.

As waterways dried further, the regulations got extended and even stricter in August, and in some areas farmers are prohibited from pumping any water from rivers to their fields. The region is Brazil’s top grower of robusta beans — the variety used in espresso and instant coffee.

To understand how destructive the dry weather can be for crops, look no further than Moyses Alvino Covre, a fourth-generation farmer who has planted 2,500 hectares (6,178 acres) of robusta across eight farms in the northern part of the state. At half the fields,

water pumps are locked by the government, which means he can not irrigate his fields at all. At the other half, he is allowed to irrigate at night, but there is little relief.

“It’s not helping much, because the rivers are dry,” the 57-yearold Covre said, adding that there’s barely enough for drinking.

“There’s no water, no rain, and these plants are not growing.”

Futures rally Brazil’s robusta harvest will probably tumble 16 per cent this year to 9.4 million metric tonnes, the smallest since 2006, according to the nation’s crop agency Conab.

Shrinking output has fuelled a 21 per cent rally for futures traded in London, and Societe Generale predicts that prices could climb 30 per cent further by the end of next year.

Adding to the supply tightness, trees are withering just as to-

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In Espirito Santo, precipitation in the six months through August was as little as 25 per cent of normal in some areas, according to Drew Lerner, the president of World Weather in Overland Park, Kansas.

The lack of moisture coupled with heat accelerated evaporation and extended a multi-year drought, he said. Rains will stay low through September, and while October could bring some improvement, it won’t be enough to rescue crops from the severe conditions, said Alexandre Nascimento, a meteorologist at Climatempo in Sao Paulo.

The prolonged drought means it’s not just this season’s output that will be hampered, but yields and production will probably fall next year, too. Coffee trees are in

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the beginning of the flowering season, when moisture is desperately needed. The stage in Espirito Santo state usually starts in August and has its most important phase in September.

“Even if it started raining now, it’s unlikely we would have a good harvest next year,” said Romario Gava Ferrao, a researcher at the Incaper Institute, run by a state agency in Espirito Santo.

would push futures to $2,400 by the end of 2017, he predicts.

Dry weather isn’t just limited to Brazil, the No. 2 robusta producer.

A lack of rain has also plagued crops in Vietnam, which grows almost half of the world’s supply. Showers through September 10 will stay below normal in the Asian country’s key growing area, a provincial agency said on September 1.

Difficult situation A smaller crop from Brazil next season would create a “drastic situation,” said Rodrigo Costa, the coffee-desk director at Societe Generale in New York. Prices that climbed 17 per cent over the last 12 months to $1,854 a tonne in London will probably keep rising next year, he said.

If there’s a “significant” drop in South American output coupled with “troubles elsewhere,” that

Coffee roasters While robusta harvests are set to shrink, coffee roasters could choose to use more arabica beans in their blends.

The higher-end variety is considered less bitter tasting than robusta and is favoured by Starbucks.

A cushion of stockpiles can also help to soften the supply blow and rein in the rally, Rabobank International said in a report this week. As of July 31, US total

green-coffee inventory, including arabica and robusta beans, was at the highest since 2003, according to data from the New York-based Green Coffee Association. Brazil’s government in July said it would start selling from state reserves to ease a domestic shortage.

That’s little comfort to farmer Covre. He expects production from his fields will drop to less than 50,000 bags, each weighing 60 kilograms (132 pounds). That’s down from an expected crop of 130,000, he said. Next season will be even worse.

“Next year, I will not harvest 10,000 bags — it will technically be a zero,” he said. Even after pruning about 90 per cent of his crops to boost plant recovery, he’s not hopeful.

“These pruned trees would start flowering just in 2017 and produce only in 2018,” he said.

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Shifa Al Jazeera Polyclinic inaugurated Mohammed Al Hosni, undersecretary, Ministry of Health, inaugurated the polyclinic in the presence of Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Group chairman Dr. K. T. Rabeeullah

MUSCAT: Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Group inaugurated its first premium polyclinic in Al Khuwair last week. Mohammed Al Hosni, undersecretary, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman, inaugurated the polyclinic in the presence of Shifa al Jazeera Medical Group chairman Dr. K. T. Rabeeullah.

Member of Bahrain royal family Sheikha Noora bint Al Khalifa, HSBC executive director Juma Al Juma, vice chairman of Shifa Al Jazeera Oman Hussain Haddad, Oman Arab Bank manager Hassan Al Badi, Sohar Islamic Bank Manager and chief of Al Nassar Club Muhammed Khareebi, Umer Al Hasmi, representative of Shifa Al Jazeera Saudi Arabia Abdulla Al Uteibi, Muhammed Al Khars, representatives from MOH, other dignitaries from Sultanate and other gulf countries, Second Secretary of Indian Embassy Neelu Rohra, Shifa Al Jazeera executive director and CEO Sidheek Valiyakath, Badr Al Samaa executive director Abdul Latheef Uppala, global personal manager Aslam Backer, Shifa Al Jazeera Sharjah executive director Harshad Noufal, finance controller K.T.Youssaf, Shifa Al Jazeera Bahrain CEO Habeeb Rahman, marketing manager Moosa Ahamed, finance manager Shabeer Ali P.K., Kuwait vice chairman Mumthasar Abdul Majeed, Sidheek Hassan, T.C. Ashraf, P.A.V. Aboobacker, ICF Secretary Abdul Hameed Chavakkad, Siraj newspaper director Firos Abdul Rahman, Gulf Madhyamam chief editor Hamsa Abbas, Aslam Kurikkal, Indian School BOD vice chairman CM Najeeb, Indian School Darsait principal Sreedevi P Thashnath, HFB di-

Special Shifa Care Zone card launched MUSCAT: The much acclaimed health care privilege programme of Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Group ‘Shifa Care Zone’ has been launched in Sultanate of Oman. The programme was inaugurated at a function here by famous South Indian film star Jayaram.

The aim of the programme is to reduce the cost of health care and provide it to the citizens and residents of Oman at affordable prices.

Under the programme 500,000

rector Thomas Mathew, Shameer Usman, Nissam Kathiroor, Reji Idikkula, C.V. Hussain Al Thami (KIA), Stead Fast Mahboob, Suhal Al Fayha managing director Abdul

special medical cards will be distributed in Oman and the card will enable the patients to get a 15 per cent discount on treatment, said Chairman Dr. K.T. Rabeeullah. While inaugurating the programme, Jayaram said, "Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Group is known for super specialty treatment at affordable cost. Therefore, the entry of Shifa in Oman will be a blessing to the ordinary people here.’ Prominent south Indian musician Vidyadharan

Vahid AK, Kims Oman Hospital executive director VMA Hakkim attended the function, says a press release. “The new four storied Shifa polyclinic has cutting-edge

Master, group chairman Dr. K.T. Rabeeulla, vice chairman of Shifa Al Jazeera Oman Hussain Haddad, representative of Shifa Al Jazeera Saudi Arabia Abdulla Al Uteibi, Muhammed Al Khars, Kuwait vice chairman Mumthasar Abdul Majeed, Shifa Al Jazeera legal advisor Omar Al Hashmi, finance controller KT Youssaf, global personal manager Aslam Backer as well as South Indian film producer Milan Jaleel also attended the function.

and well-equipped facilities offering a wide range of services ensuring comfort for patients from various walks of life,” said chairman Dr. K.T. Rabeeullah.

“The clinic is supported by devoted medical, nursing, and support service staff. The medical team is well trained with expertise in different streams of health care from world-class universities and hospitals. The specialist services are available to patients across the country, providing nationally and internationally recognised expertise in all areas. We have been providing the expensive healthcare services to ordinary people at affordable prices in all our branches in the GCC for more than three decades and the same motto will be followed in Oman as well,” he added.

The new premium policlinic has specialties in most of the streams like general medicine, cardiology, urology, nephrology and dialysis, orthopedics, dermatology, general and laparoscopic surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, ENT, dental, ophthalmology, anesthesiol-

ogy, radiology, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and emergency medicine. “Our main objective is to provide superior and advanced quality treatment and care to residents of the Sultanate,” added Dr. K.T. Rabeeullah.

Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Group is a pioneer of integrated healthcare delivery in GCC which owns and operates a network of hospitals, clinics and dental centers throughout the Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, UAE and Kuwait and is all poised to become the most successful healthcare suppliers in the region.

The medical group has been providing excellent medical care and the group has witnessed unprecedented growth since beginning and earned commendable popularity in health service in the region.

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ROUND-UP All-new 2017 Dodge Neon: A value proposition to C-sedan segment As well as offering exceptional value for money, it brings innovation and stand-out styling to the compact sedan segment, where sameness is the norm - exactly as drivers have come to expect from Dodge

MUSCAT: Combining high levels of comfort, exceptional roominess and a comprehensive range of standard features and safety equipment, the all-new 2017 Dodge Neon, powered by a proven, fuel-efficient 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine coupled to a six-speed automatic gearbox, is a new breed of compact sedan. Apart from offering exceptional value for money, it brings innovation and stand-out styling to the compact sedan segment, where sameness is the norm - exactly as drivers have come to expect from Dodge.

Both bold and contemporary, the Neon features the Dodge brand’s signature cross-hair grille which is complemented by a rounded front

fascia and swept back head and tail lights that echo the muscular good looks of its big brothers, the Charger and Challenger, says a press release.

The interior sets new standards with the use of high quality soft feel materials with chrome highlights, the choice of a wide range of premium fabric options and LED interior lighting.

The front cabin is a fully functioning command centre, featuring FCA’s award winning U-Connect infotainment system with Bluetooth streaming - so you can stay close to your favourite people, music and places by the simple touch of easy-to-use controls (including the cruise function) mounted

on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.

There are easy-to-navigate icons for the radio, climate, media and available navigation (late availability), plus additional USB ports so that you can plug in your personal devices, enjoy your favourite tunes and charge them at

the same time. The Neon’s generous 520-litre boot will swallow up plenty of luggage or the weekend shopping with space to spare and features a low sill to make loading and unloading easy.

There is also tons of storage space in the glove compartment, centre console, door pockets and on the back of the front seats plus

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can holders at the front and back, and a holder for your sunglasses.

The Neon is also in a class of its own when it comes to the safety and comfort of its occupants with an array of outstanding standard safety features, both passive and active. It all starts with the modern chassis plus front McPherson struts and rear twist beam sus-

pension that deliver a high level of comfort and driving stability.

Standard features include ABS, ESC with roll over mitigation, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPM) and Hill Holder to prevent creep back on an incline.

The rear camera and sensors (standard on the SXT Plus model) help when parking.

Responsive braking from speed is of paramount importance in any car and so it is in the Neon, which delivers smooth, progressive stopping thanks to its highly efficient front disc brakes and rear drum brakes supplemented by four channel ABS, emergency brake assist and electronic brake force distribution.

But safety is not just about a strong, rigid body structure or good brakes. Smooth power delivery and handling are also of prime importance. Thanks to the proven four-cylinder SOHC 16V 1.6-litre unit mounted up front, the Neon provides a vibration-free environment along with outstanding noise-insulation for smooth, quiet running.

The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and produces 110hp at 5,500 rpm with 152Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm.

T E A C H E R S ' D AY

Treating urinary incontinence for better health MUSCAT: Urinary incontinence is commonly seen in women than men. Dr. Dadhich Suman, gynecologist, Apollo Hospital explains that many cases are treatable, particularly for stress and urge incontinence which are the two common types of incontinence.

Urinary incontinence is any involuntary or unwanted loss of urine. It is considered a medical condition if it happens regularly.

The risk of developing incontinence increases with age, but younger people may also develop it,says a press release.

Urinary incontinence is common, especially in women. It can occur at any age, but it is more likely to develop the older you become.

Some of the common causes are hormone deficiencies, weak pelvic floor muscles, neurological lower urinary tract dysfunction and urinary tract infections There are different types of urinary incontinence, depending on how and when you lose urine.

Stress incontinence: It occurs when the pressure in the bladder becomes too great for the bladder outlet to withstand.

Urine tends to leak most when you cough, laugh, or when you exercise (such as when you jump or run).

Urge incontinence: This is when you get an urgent desire to pass urine. Sometimes urine leaks before you have time to get to the toilet. The bladder muscle contracts too early and the normal control is reduced.

Mixed incontinence: Some

people have a combination of stress and urge incontinence.

Neuropathic incontinence: This is when the nerves that control the bladder and surrounding structures are affected in some way. For example, some people with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord damage, brain disorders, etc, develop this type of incontinence.

Overflow incontinence: This is when there is an obstruction to the outflow of urine. The obstruction prevents the normal emptying of the bladder. A pool of urine constantly remains in the bladder that cannot empty properly. However, pressure builds up behind the obstruction. The normal bladder emptying mechanism becomes faulty and urine may leak past the blockage from time to time.

Bedwetting (enuresis): Occurs in many children, but some adults are affected.

Urinary incontinence is treated

differently according to the type and cause. It is important to know which type of incontinence you have. Tell your doctor if you leak urine on a regular basis. Sometimes a referral to a specialist is needed to clarify the type of incontinence. The sort of tests to clarify the cause include the following: Urinalysis: This is a simple dipstick test to check for infection, sugar (glucose), blood or protein in urine. A urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause incontinence, particularly in older people. Diabetes causes sugar in the urine and may cause increased thirst and an increased desire to urinate.

Residual urine: This test finds out if any urine is left in your bladder and how much urine is left, after you have gone to the toilet.

Vaginal and anal examination. A doctor or nurse may insert a gloved finger into the vagina and back passage (rectum). This can assess the strength and tone of the pelvic floor muscles, the doctor may also look for signs of pelvic organ bulging (prolapse) during the vaginal examination.

Urodynamics: These are tests of urine flow that are sometimes done in a hospital unit if the cause of the problem is not clear.

Treatment Treatment depends on the type of incontinence. Medications are sometimes used to help stop urge and stress incontinence. Other types of incontinence are less common and treatments vary, de-

pending on the cause. Lifestyle changes may also significantly help some types of incontinence.

These can include: Changing how much you drink.

If you drink large volumes, it follows that you will pass more urine.

If you suffer with incontinence, you should not restrict your fluid intake too much, as you risk having a lack of body fluid (dehydration).

Restricting fluids can also irritate the bladder and so make urge incontinence worse.

Drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day is recommended. In practical terms, it is best to drink when we need to, to quench our thirst. .

Changing what you drink: Drinks containing caffeine make urge incontinence worse. This is because caffeine is a natural diuretic. Diuretics are chemicals that make you need to pass urine.

Weight loss: It has been shown that losing a modest amount of weight can improve urinary incontinence in overweight and obese women.

Toilet habit: This is also dealt with in bladder training but in general it is best to visit the toilet only when you need to, rather than 'just in case'. Depending on how much (and what) you are drinking and your level of activity (how much you are sweating), it is normal to pass urine every 3-4 hours on average.

Avoiding constipation: Try to maintain a healthy balanced diet that contains plenty of fruit, vegetables and soluble fibre.

ISAS students pay tribute to teachers MUSCAT: The students and faculty of Indian School Al Seeb recently celebrated the birthday of one of the revered intellectuals of India and a teacher extraordinaire Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, erstwhile president of Independent India, who had set high parameters in teaching, as Teachers’ Day on the school’s premises.

The event started by the traditional lighting of the lamp by the principal and the vice-principal.

The principal, Nagesh Kelkar, lit the candles of the Head Boy and the Head Girl to indicate the transcendent handing over of knowledge from 'Guru to the Shishya', says a press release.

Angeline Moses of class XII touched the hearts of the staff members by her soulful prayer for the teachers, expressing reverence and affection for them. An enthralling folkdance was performed by the senior students.

Students of class XI presented a thought provoking yet highly entertaining skit which left the

audience in splits. A mesmerizing dance performance by class XII students literally forced the teachers to join the rhythmic fun and revelry. There was an interesting, fun-filled session of games organised by the students for their beloved teachers. As a token of love, the students of ISAS distributed Teachers’ Day cards to their beloved principal and their role models-teachers.

The teachers also showcased their talents. Class XI students sung an enthralling group song followed by various games that were organized for the teachers.

The school’s principal addressed the teachers and students. He spoke about the achievements of teachers and their skills. He added that it is the teachers who sow the seeds of wisdom in children. He also lauded the Student Council members for their wonderful effort and team work. He said that this is the best tribute to their teachers and also wished them a bright future.

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Bank Muscat greens 24th football ground in Nizwa

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VOK celebrates Onam with colourful event

The scope of Green Sports support for sports teams includes greening of

MUSCAT: Dubai based Radio Voice of Kerala 1152AM held a colourful programme ‘Monchulla Onam’ to celebrate the Kerala’s national festival Onam with Eid felicitation. The event was an interesting mix of cultural activities and traditional songs.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Rabeeullah, chairman Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Group.

In his inaugural speech, Dr. Rabiulla stressed the need for philanthropic attitude from the business people all around the world.

“We see the world full of poverty and a large chunk of people suffering and leading miserable life to an extent where they cannot even meet their basic need of food, clothing and shelter. If business people open their mind for charity works, and start charity donation, proverty can be eradicated from the world in no time,” he added.

Dr. Sridevi PT, principal of Indian School Darsait, who was recently adjudged as the best teacher

of CBSE, was honoured during the programme, says a press release.

The cultural evening began with the visitation of King Mahabali, the mythical people loving King of Kerala, to whom Onam celebration is associated with, along with the Kolkali performance of Thanima Al Khuwair team. The event was entertaining to audience with a variety of programme such as comedy skits

by Manorama Channel’s Marimayam fame Niyas Backer and Sneha. Famous Mappilapattu singer Yusuf Karakkad, Muhsin Edayur, TV anchors and singers, Shihab and Shabana, Kairali TV’s Kuttippatturumal fame Mehrin and Sri Lakshmi entertained the audience with their soulful rendering of songs.

The audience were also entertained by a magic dance show

by Niyas Kannur. Noted radio presenter Reji Mannel anchored the show. Oman Angana also presented a few performances during the event.

football fields with natural or synthetic turf, floodlights or water desalination equipment in areas facing problems of water salinity

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat in step with its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and partnership to promote Oman as a sporting nation, marked a celebration to inaugurate the 24th football field developed as part of the Green Sports initiative for Hayy Al Turath Sports Team in the wilayat of Nizwa.

Dr. Saleh bin Salim Al Busaidi, member of Majlis Addawla, was the guest of honour at the cer-

emony attended by dignitaries and senior bank officials. Dr. Saleh bin Salim Al Busaidi congratulated Bank Muscat for the success achieved by the Green Sports initiative. Launched in 2012, the Green Sports has benefited a total of 63 sports teams till date. Marking the successful fifth year, the bank announced 15 new beneficiaries for 2016, says a press release.

Hamdan Al Baimani, regional manager – Dakhiliyah, in the welcome speech reiterated the bank’s support to Oman’s youth in achieving sporting excellence for the country. The support to develop modern sports infrastructure across the Sultanate complements the government efforts in building a sporting nation.

The initiative benefiting communities, especially youth, is aimed at contributing to sustainable development and all-round

progress in Oman, he added.

Shaikh Salem bin Hamed Al Mahrouqi, representing Hayy Al Turath Sports Team, said, “We are thankful to Bank Muscat for the Green Sports initiative, which has made vital contributions to creating an environment encouraging Omani sports talents.

“The unique initiative is a big support for the country’s youth and we are confident that many youngsters will benefit from this programme and become sporting heroes for the country.”

The scope of Green Sports support for sports teams include greening of football fields with natural or synthetic turf, floodlights or water desalination equipment in areas facing problems of water salinity. Providing wider representation, the Green Sports support has extended support to develop sustainable sports infrastructure

in all parts of the Sultanate.

The consistent progress of the Green Sports initiative confirms the bank’s commitment to the programme aimed at providing ample opportunities for young Omanis to develop their sporting talents in an ideal environment. The programme is expected to go a long way in developing the sporting skills and talents of Omani youth, thereby promoting the game of football in Oman.

Committed to its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision for the nation and the people, especially youth, Bank Muscat is proud to have led the way in contributing to sustainable development in Oman with various initiatives. As the nation’s leading financial institution, Bank Muscat aims to provide the momentum for youth to excel in all arenas and thereby contribute to the development and progress of Oman.

EXPERT DOCTOR

Al Hayat International Hospital welcomes new laparoscopic general surgeon to Sultanate MUSCAT: Al Hayat International Hospital, Al Ghubrah welcomes Dr. Sachin Jhawar to offer excellent services in general surgery department.

Dr. Sachin Jhawar is a highly personable dedicated multilingual surgeon, who is quite competent, with a stellar academic background. Having worked in various

hospitals in India where he held the position of Director of Clinical Services, he comes with nineteen years of experience in the practice of general surgery, says a press release.

After obtaining his MBBS from SMS Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Dr. Sachin aced it up with M.S (Gen-

eral Surgeon) from SMS Medical College. He completed his post graduation, MRCS from the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK. His areas of expertise and interest are treating Hernia patients via laparoscopic and open surgery. He is also trained to do hernias under local anesthetic for patients who

are unfit. He is also an expert in Bariatric surgery for weight loss and does all kinds of procedures like gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and mini gastric bypass. He also does anorectal procedures like piles, fistula, fissure and rectal prolapse.

Laparoscopic surgery ranging from laparoscopic Cholecystec-

PROMOTION

Nabil Biscuits annouce 17 more winners MUSCAT: National Biscuit Industries Ltd, the makers of the brand Nabil range of biscuits, wafers and snacks, announced seventeen more winners from the third and fourth round of raffle draw in the ‘Nabil makes learning fun’ promotion.

A total of 28 winners have won Samsung tablets and four winners have won Lenovo laptops till now, says a press release.

The third and fourth raffle draws were held on September 8 and 22 respectively at the headquarters of National Biscuits Industries Ltd. National Biscuits congratulated the 17 lucky winners. Along

with the winning prizes of laptops and tablets, the winners were also presented with special gift hampers of Nabil Biscuits.

The next draw will be held on September 29 where more winners will be selected, hence consumers of Oman are urged to keep on buying the listed products and participate in the draw to

increase their chances to win laptops or tabs.

The winners of the Samsung tablets are Hamood Said Mohamed Al Kharusi, Anwar Salim Mohammed, Mohammed Irshad, Nagalaxmi Upadrasta, Nasreen Abdullah Mansoor Alkindi, Mohamed Abdelmoniem Hassan Hendawy Alka, Bony Jacob Abra-

TEN-DAY RANGMA NAVRATRI DANDIYA BEGINS IN AZAIBA Rangma Navratri dandiya event organised by Al Bahja Group and Muscat Pharmacy is held behind Zynova building next to Muscat Overseas building in Azaiba from October 1 to 10 from 9:30 pm onwards. Family and friends have been urged to join the event and dance to the the rhythmic beats of the drums and melodious folk songs. — Supplied photo

ham, Abdul Rauf, Subhash Veettil, Ammar Ismail Baig, Benish Ravi, Ayad Ahmed Mohammed Al Harbi, Aseel Bin Idreez Habib Al Zadjali and Abdul Ghani. The winners of the Lenovo laptop are Sarvanakumar and Omar Bin Said Bin Mohamed Al Kharusi.

The consumer promotion is applicable on the entire range of Nabil Snackits, Nabil Cream Wafers 20gm and Big Crunch wafers 20 gm. The period concludes Oct ober 15, 2016.

On purchase of every pack, the consumers need to look for their unique code on the inner side of the pack and register it at www. winwithnabil .com.

tomy, hiatus hernia surgery, colorectal rejections are also treated.

“Dr. K.P. Raman, chairman, Al Hayat International Hospital, said: “The demand for our general surgery services has resulted in the expansion of our general surgery department. It is our constant endeavor to make available the most modern facilities to our patients.”

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EduTraC Oman 2016 to host top US universities In its third edition

Indian actor opens Cochin Gold’s newly renovated showroom MUSCAT: South Indian film star Jayaram recently inaugurated Cochin Gold’s renovated showroom in Ruwi.

Cochin Gold, from Assarain Gold group which has 25 years’ experience in making and selling jewellery, opened the showroom in Ruwi last year, says a press release.

“As part of the relaunch, the jewellery will offer surprising making charges for jewellery purchased by cash. There will be no making charge for 22K gold coins, zero per cent deduction on 22k gold exchanges and 50 per cent discount on diamond jewelry purchases,” Jagajith Prabhakaran, managing director of the jewellery, said.

“We will also offer gold coin for every diamond purchase above OMR200 in addition to guaranteed gifts on every purchase,” Prabhakaran added.

First sale was done by South Indian film star Swetha Menon.

The lamps were lit by South Indian music director Vidhyadharan master and Indian School Darsait principal Dr. Sridevi P

Thashnath. “Those possessing Bank Sohar credit cards can join zero per cent installment scheme to purchase jewellery. An advance booking facility is available for customers since September 10, 2016 through which customers can pay 25 per cent amount and ensure lowest gold rate on purchase,” the jewellery officials added.

Latest government data reveals that Oman has spent more than OMR300 million in 2015 to feed expats’ craving for the yellow metal in 2015. The latest report from National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) revealed that in 2015, Oman imported 1,500 tonnes of jewellery, including natural and artificial pearls, precious stones, semiprecious stones, precious metals, normal-coated metals, traditional jewellery and coins.

The value of such jewellery items stood at OMR324.90 million and the Sultanate’s imports of such items surged by 88.2 per cent, compared with 2014 (300 tonnes worth of OMR172.6 million).

EduTraC Oman will bring as many as 15 higher education institutions from the Unites States

MUSCAT: The third edition of EduTraC Oman will host 15 top quality universities and colleges from the US, starting on October 18. The three-day expo is organised to help students and parents in Oman to plan their higher education, and research the various courses on offer in the US. The world’s leading study destination for international students, the US boasts over 150 of the world’s leading universities. The number of international students opting to study in the US is rising every year, and may reach a million in the near future.

The US boasts over 4,000 topranking universities, ranging from public universities to private colleges. The higher education system in the US is the finest in the world, attracting students with an unmatched diversity of courses and curricula.

Whether students are seeking an Undergraduate, Post Graduate, or Doctorate degree, the US offers the best professional programme in different sectors, with degrees

recognised around the globe, says a press release.

Students visiting the exhibition will be able to obtain course information, and other information regarding scholarships, visa procedures, accommodation, etc., from admission officers of the universities participating.

Megan Lindle, admissions officer at the University of Cincinnati said, “Many undergraduate degrees at the University place students in paid work positions related to their academic programme at world-renowned companies. The University of Cincinnati also offers a global scholarship for qualified international undergraduates, as well as competitive scholarships for qualified graduate applicants. We are fortunate to currently host 25 impressive Omani scholarship recipients and we look forward to welcoming future talent into our community and we are pleased to participate in Edu-

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TraC Oman 2016 to promote the University of Cincinnati to Omani students.”

Martyn J. Miller, interim assistant vice president, Temple University stated, “More than 3,500 engaged faculty members, and topranked programme — combine to create a dynamic academic environment that attracts students from around the world. We look forward to welcome students from Oman and we can assure they will avail high quality skills once they graduate and will be making huge contributions in the economy of the country.”

Christy Watkins, public affairs officer at US Embassy Muscat said, “The rising number of international students choosing to study in the US is beneficial to both the United State and Oman. Through our participation in events like EduTraC, we hope to provide potential students with a variety of university choices that will meet

their educational goals as they prepare to enter the workforce in Oman. University fairs like EduTraC support strong relationships between international students in Oman, and American Institutions of higher learning. The US Embassy offers a special presentation on applying for a student visa to the United States, and student life in the US on October 19, 2016, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, in the seminar area at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre.”

EduTraC Oman is organised by Al Nimr Expo, under the patronage of the Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Manpower, and the Ministry of Education’s National Career Guidance Center.

EduTraC Oman 2016 is supported by the US Embassy in Oman, and EducationUSA. The expo will be open to visitors from October 18 to 20, 2016, at the new Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, between 10am and 8pm.

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Bank Sohar, ORSA commence road safety awareness drive MUSCAT: In line with its ongoing focus on road safety throughout 2016, Bank Sohar, in partnership with Oman Road Safety Association (ORSA), has launched School Road Safety Awareness Campaign #RoadSafety. The campaign will see the bank, together with ORSA, visit several schools across Oman in order to spread awareness on road safety. The bank kicked off the campaign with its first visit being held at the Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos Basic Education School last week.

The event took place on September 22, at the Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos Basic Education School Auditorium in the presence of 150 students and faculty members, including Mervet Mahmood Al Jawhari, principal of the School,

and Marwa Yousef Al Shirawi, school event supervisor. Representing Bank Sohar at the event were members of the bank’s marketing team; who were accompanied by a team from ORSA, headed

by Eng. Ali Ahmed Al Barwani, CEO of ORSA, says a press release.

Commenting on the launch of

the awareness campaign, Munira Abdulnabi Macki, GM of HR and Corporate Support at Bank Sohar said, “We launched this campaign with the aim of reaching out to children directly and teaching them the importance of road safety.

In doing so, we will be able to

instil good road safety habits right from a very young age. At the same time, by actively encouraging them to share what they have learnt, we can reach out to their parents, other family members and friends.”

The event kicked off with an introduction by Maha Hussain Al Lawati, manager events and promotions at Bank Sohar.

A member from ORSA then gave a presentation on the core aspects of maintaining road safety in and around schools; with special focus being given on encouraging the children to advise their parents and school bus drivers against using their phones while driving.

This is in line with the message of Bank Sohar’s road safety jingle titled ‘Rakiz Wa Sooq’ launched by the bank earlier in the year.

Iconic Ford Mustang receives coveted Top Quality Impact award MUSCAT: Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic muscle car brands in the world. This model has defied time to remain one of the oldest production models to date, thanks to its ever increasing fan base.

Recently the Ford Mustang won accolades from customers for delivering a positive ownership experience and high vehicle quality, earning Top Quality Impact award from Strategic Vision.

The award is based on survey responses from more than 39,000 owners of new 2016 model year vehicles after the first 90 days of ownership, says a press release.

Ford Mustang, which became the world’s best-selling sports coupe in its first year of global availability, won in the standard convertible segment based on high scores for image, interior design, and power and pick-up.

Strategic Vision is a researchbased consultancy that helps companies understand human behaviour and decision-making patterns. The firm has a respected position in the automotive market with over twenty years of New Vehicle Experience Study (NVES) data.

Loaded with innovative technologies and delivering high levels of performance and style, the all-new Mustang is the next chapter in the life of one of the world’s most iconic cars. The way Mustang looks, drives and sounds is key to the visceral experience that makes drivers just want to get in the driver’s seat and hit the road. The Mustang is the first car to offer four, eight-cylinder engines that each produces 421 PS. With more powertrain options to choose from, there is a Mustang to fit any lifestyle. The upgraded 5.0-liter V8 is joined by an allnew 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that brings state-of-the-art technology to Mustang.

Mustang GT continues with

the latest edition of the throaty 5.0-liter V8, now featuring an upgraded valvetrain and cylinder heads that help boost output to 421 PS and 530 Nm of torque.

Drivers will appreciate smoother shifts from the updated manual gearbox, while a reworked automatic transmission features new steering wheel-mounted shift paddles for drivers who want the choice between convenience and control.

The clean-sheet design of both Mustang fastback and convertible evokes the essential character of the brand, retaining key design elements – including the long sculpted hood and short rear deck – with contemporary execution. Design and performance are two of the essential attributes that have made Mustang appeal to millions of fans for five decades. Mustang features all-new front and rear suspension systems. At the front, a new perimeter subframe helps to stiffen the structure while reducing mass, providing a better foundation for more predictable wheel control that benefits handling, steering and ride.

At the rear is an all-new integral-link independent rear suspension. The geometry, springs, dampers and bushings all have been specifically modified and tuned for this high-performance application. New aluminium rear knuckles help reduce unsprung mass for improved ride and handling. The advanced new Ford-developed stability control system is tuned to maximize Mustang’s dynamic capabilities.

When the time comes to turn up the wick at the track, Mustang GT includes standard launch control on manual-transmission models that enables drivers to achieve smooth, consistent starts every time.

Ford is marketed by Arabian Car Marketing Co. in Oman.

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ASIAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION CHIEF SHEIKH SALMAN ARRIVES ON A BRIEF VISIT TO OMAN Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa arrived here on Monday for a brief visit to the Sultanate. The Bahraini chief of the Asia football was received at the Muscat International Airport by Sheikh Salim Al Wahaibi, the newly elected chairman of the Oman Football Association (OFA) and Sheikh Rashad Al Hinai, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Sports Affairs, and other officials of the ministry and football association.

Sam Walker rises to second in Road to Oman rankings after Kazakhstan win The result earned the Englishman 72,000 points and leaves him only 17,729 points behind his compatriot and current leader, Jordan Smith, with four tournaments left to play before the NBO Golf Classic Grand Final begins on November 2

MUSCAT: Sam Walker overcame hugely testing weather conditions to emerge triumphant in the Kazakhstan Open at Zhailjau Golf Resort and claim his second European Challenge Tour title of the season, which catapults him up to second in the Road to Oman Rankings and sets him up perfectly for a tilt at glory in the fast-approaching season-ending NBO Golf Classic Grand Final.

The NBO Golf Classic Grand Final will take place at the spectacular Almouj Golf from November 2 to 5.

The Englishman was sitting in 15th position in the season-rankings prior to the win which earned him 72,000 points and leaves him only 17,729 points behind his compatriot and current leader, Jordan Smith, with four tournaments left to play before they compete alongside the rest of the top 45-ranked players in Muscat.

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OMAN BOUND: Sam Walker celebrates with the his trophy after winning the Kazakhstan Open tournament. –Supplied photo

in 2011 and 2013 when he finished in 16th place twice on the Rankings and failed to secure his European Tour playing privileges after missing out by one place on both occasions. He struggled last year in the season-finale in Oman, finishing 44th and again missing out on a European Tour card after end-

ing the season 23rd on the Road to Oman Rankings.

But the 38-year-old is showing stellar form at just the right time this season, having also won the Vierumäki Finnish Challenge in August, and with just 29 days remaining until the European Challenge Tour’s top players descend on Muscat, he’ll

be hoping to retain his momentum as he hunts down a promotion to the top tier of European golf.

As well as a share of a €400,000 prize fund on offer for victory in the prestigious NBO Golf Classic Grand Final, which is open only to the top 45 players on the Road to Oman, the top 15 players on the Rankings following the conclusion of the tournament will earn their playing cards for next season’s European Tour International Schedule. In addition, the top three players will also win a share of the lucrative €60,000 Bonus Pool.

“To go through what I’ve been through over the last three months, working hard and trying to get my career back on the mend, this win in Kazakhstan just tops it all off,” said an emotional Walker, who was one of only 15 players to finish under par due to the bad weather.

“Finishing at the top of the Rankings has never been a goal. But finish-

ing in the top 15, you’re guaranteed a lot of tournaments next season on the European Tour. It would be nice to go on and win again.”

It was also a tremendous week for Dutchman Reinier Saxton and Englishman Garrick Porteous who have both made huge moves on the Road to Oman with their respective third and sixth place finishes. Saxton has climbed from 55th to 24th and Porteous has moved to 32nd from 52nd, which has almost secured their spots in the Muscat, Oman field.

With the Challenge Tour now entering the business end of the season, all eyes will turn to the Middle East as the players jostle for position on the rankings in a bid to breach the all-important top 15 and the €350,000 Ras Al Khaimah 2016 Challenge in the UAE, taking place the week before the NBO Classic, will present the opportunity for those outside the top 45 to secure their spot in the Oman field.

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It will be Champions Trophy or IPL in 2017, says Thakur As per the reforms suggested by the Lodha Panel, there has to be a 15-day window before and after the IPL. The Champions Trophy is scheduled from June 1-18 while IPL is likely to end in last week of May

KOLKATA: India may have to pull out of next year’s Champions Trophy in England if the BCCI implements Justice RM Lodha Committee recommendations in toto, Board president Anurag Thakur warned on Monday.

As per the reforms suggested by the Lodha Panel, there has to be a 15-day window before and after the IPL. The Champions Trophy is scheduled from June 1-18 while IPL is likely to end in last week of May. “I don’t know whether India will be able to play Champions Trophy or not. If you go by the Lodha Committee report you have to play either the IPL or the Champions Trophy. So BCCI has to take a call on that,” Thakur said.

“There is Australia series before

TRICKY SITUATION: BCCI President Anurag Thakur along with BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke interacting with the media. – PTI

IPL and Champions Trophy after it. So BCCI has to take a call whether they will play IPL or Champions Trophy -- you have to pick one of the two if the Lodha Committee recommendations are implemented in toto,” he said to a query that India were insisting to be placed in different group than Pakistan amid rising political tensions.

“The question of India-Pakistan arises only if India plays Champions Trophy.”

On whether the IPL could be scheduled differently, he said: “You tell me how you can do it. I will give you the window.”

Insisting that it would be a problem every year, he said,” You have certain months to play in India. There is a window made available for IPL so you have to take a call whether the world’s fastest growing league, which has showcased to the world how you can make domestic cricket more popular, and give birth to many other leagues like football, hockey, badminton, kabaddi and all that -

whether that has to go.”

Thakur also said BCCI has undergone huge reforms in the recent past.

“If you look at the BCCI, it is open about reforms. In the last 18 months, I first appointed Cricket Advisory Committee, hiring greats like Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly.

Selection of the coaches, Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble and appointment of CEO and CFOs. We have taken various steps in the last 18 months, there’s a huge list.”

Asked about his response to SC’s ‘fall-in-line or we will make you fall in line’, he said: “I did not see that line in the SC order that is reported in the media.”

“We have passed many recommendations, adopted them as recommended, many could not be adopted by members as they have given various reasons for that. One must appreciate that BCCI was always open about it. Before the recommendations, we have adopted many that were not part of it.

“We have to follow the law of land. We have highest respect for the Supreme Court. That is why we are following various timelines. At the same time, we are bound by the TN Societies Act. Singling out the one-state-onevote and cooling off period of one year after a three-year term for thrice, Thakur said, “Many members felt that if Mumbai won Ranji Trophy for 41 times, and founder members like Baroda, state like Gujarat coming up with most modern and new stadium with 1.5 lakh capacity, if they are taken into 1-state-1-vote category, then out of six states, six have stadiums, they host International matches, their rights will be taken out. Various things came out from members that can be conveyed to the court.”

“Look at the overall leadership.

If there is cooling off, there is no continuity in state and BCCI,” Thakur said as an insider pointed out that the new rule would prevent them from becoming an influential administrator.

Citing example of Jagmohan Dalmiya, the BCCI insider said, “If you take a cooling off period after three years where will the continuity come? How will another Dalmiya will be born. That will only happen with experience in states and the BCCI.” “It’s like three years you write on cricket and then you become a political writer for one year. I will see how much continuity you have. Thakur became president of HPCA in 2000. If he had retired in 2003 after laying foundation stone then probably the Board President XI-Pakistan match would not have materialised in 2005. - PTI BOXIMG

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Heavyweight champion Fury retires LONDON: Britain’s world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced his retirement from boxing on Monday at the age of 28, days after the defence of his titles was postponed once again. “Boxing is the saddest thing I ever took part in, I’m the greatest,” Fury said in an expletive-filled rant on Twitter.

Fury, WBA and WBO and champion, had been due to defend his titles against Wladimir Klitschko in July but pulled out with an ankle injury. The fight was rescheduled for this month but postponed again due to an unspecified medical condition.

Fury has tested positive for cocaine, ESPN reported last week citing a leaked letter sent by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA). Reuters was unable to verify details. Fury’s uncle and trainer Peter Fury said recently that the boxer was “almost at breaking point” and receiving professional help. - Reuters

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El Naggar and Al Raisi reign supreme MUSCAT: Egyptian Mohammed El Naggar and Omani player As’ad Al Raisi hogged the limelight at the grand finale of the Villeroy & Boch +Hansgrohe Open Table Tennis Tournament organised by the Indian Social Club.

El Naggar bagged a double crown winning the men’s sings and doubles while Asad Al Raisi claimed the Omani singles title.

Defending champion Mohammed El Naggar confirmed his position as the undisputed men’s champion claiming his third consecutive singles titles at the ISC Open tournament.

In the final, the top seeded Egyptian defeated his compatriot Wardy Hamdy in straight games, 11-2, 11-8, 11-5, 11-5.

El Naggar was a class apart as he nullified Wardany’s challenge with consummate ease. A classic opening rally gave indication of a close encounter. But El Naggar approached the challenge of his doubles partner with a mature and sound temperament. Wardany showed signs of brilliance but the defending champion had answers to everything. He breezed through the first game.

Wardany was on level footing in the second game but El Naggar prevailed. Wardany could not repeat the performances that saw him emerge into the final as El Naggar’s consistency and calculated play saw him successfully defend the men’s singles crown and claim the double crown.

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United ask Armenia not to play Henrikh LONDON: Manchester United have asked the Armenian Football Federation (FFA) to allow midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan to miss the forthcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Romania and Poland in order to complete his recovery from a thigh injury.

The Armenia captain, who missed United’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Stoke City on Sunday, is unlikely to feature in the matches against Romania on Saturday and Poland next week because of the injury, the FFA said on Monday.

“Henrikh is still undergoing late stage rehabilitation from

the left thigh muscle injury that he sustained earlier this month whilst playing for Manchester United,” Steve McNally, United’s head of medicine, said in a statement to the FFA. “In view of that I would be grateful if he could be allowed to withdraw from the National Team for the forthcoming training camp and FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches in order to remain in Manchester to complete his rehabilitation,” Steve McNally added Armenia are at the bottom of their World Cup qualifying group after losing to Denmark last month. - Reuters

Mercurial Omani player As’ad Al Raisi of Seeb Club clinched the Omani singles title after scoring an impressive 11-5, 11-6, 11-7, 1210 victory over challenger Abdullah Al Zaabi.

While Asad was on top of his game, Abdullah looked off-colour as a lot was expected from him. It was only in the fourth game that Abdullah made his presence felt before Asad put the issue beyond his reach.

The all-Egyptian team of Mohammed El Naggar and Wardany Hamdy lifted the men’s doubles title after registering an emphatic 11-9, 11-8, 11-6 victory over the Omani duo of Sami and Maher Al Jabri in the final.

Austine Mondito claimed a triple crown with victory in the

mixed doubles event. Austine and Anwar Al Balushi were declared winners after the end of the round-robin league of the event.

Sultan Al Riyami and Pallavi Singh were the runners-up.

The final day’s proceedings were presided over by German Ambassador Hans-Christian Freiherr von Reibnitz. Others present were the CM Sardar, Vice-Chairman of the ISC, R. Murali, General Manager of Al Amana Building Materials (main sponsor), Chaitanya Khimji, Sajjad Al Lawati of Oman Table Tennis Committee, Chairman of the Egyptian Club and a packed house of table tennis enthusiasts. Spectator prizes were donated by Al Amana Building Materials, Kesar Restaurant and Maghrabi Eye Centre.

LONDON: Thrust into the England’s manager’s hot seat after the tumultuous events of the past week, Gareth Southgate called on the squad to show more leadership as he held his first news conference on Monday.

The former Under-21 manager was put in charge for World Cup qualifiers at home to Malta on Saturday and away to Slovenia three days later following the departure of Sam Allardyce after 67 days in charge.

Southgate’s initial task is to steady the ship and build on the victory in Slovakia, Allardyce’s only match as manager.

Admitting he was as surprised as anyone about Allardyce’s down-

fall after he was secretly filmed making inappropriate comments during a Daily Telegraph probe into corruption, Southgate said his priority was results.

“We can’t just have one leader, we need a team of leaders. That needs to emerge before we head to Russia (for the World Cup in 2018),” the former England defender said.

“After a period of change over the summer and now this month, the most important thing at this time is leadership, both on and off the field, and Wayne (Rooney) has provided that over the last two years. But Wayne bears a big burden, too much at times.” - Reuters

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India crush Kiwis in Kolkata, return to top of Test rankings SCOREBOARD

India will return to the top of the ICC Test rankings irrespective of the result of the third and final Test in Indore which starts on Saturday

KOLKATA: India crushed New Zealand by 178 runs in the second Test on Monday to clinch the three-match series and reclaim top spot in the world rankings from Pakistan.

Chasing 376 for victory, the touring side were bundled out for 197 in fading light on the fourth day at Eden Gardens to give India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

India will return to the top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings irrespective of the result of their third and final Test match in Indore which starts on Saturday.

It was an all-round show from the Indian bowlers with spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and fast bowler Mohammed Shami picking up three wickets each.

New Zealand opener Tom Latham waged a lone battle, topscoring for his side with a dogged 74. Latham and Martin Guptill (24) survived nervous moments before lunch to give New Zealand a FOOTBALL

Aston Villa sack manager Di Matteo LONDON: Aston Villa’s disappointing start to life outside the Premier League cost manager Roberto Di Matteo his job after the club announced they had parted company on Monday.

Di Matteo, who won the Champions League while in charge of Chelsea 2012, lasted only 124 days.

“Aston Villa Football Club has today parted company with manager Roberto Di Matteo,” the club said in a statement.

“The club decided to act following a run of disappointing results which has the left the team occupying 19th position in the Championship.”

Di Matteo took over in June after the club were relegated from the English Premier League last season but has managed to win only one of 11 Championship matches, leaving the club two points above the relegation zone.

They also lost in the first round of the League Cup to fourth tier Luton Town.

The seven-time English champions are playing in England’s second tier for the first time since they were promoted to the first division in 1988.

Assistant coach Steve Clarke will take charge as caretaker manager during the search for a new boss, the club added.

Di Matteo’s final game in charge was Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Preston North End. “I have faith in the team and believe in the team,” Italian Di Matteo said after that latest setback. - Reuters

NUMERO UNO: India’s captain Virat Kohli, centre, celebrates with teammates during the fourth day of their second Test match against New Zealand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. – AFP

solid start with a series-best opening stand of 55.

Local boy Guptill, whose place in the side is under scrutiny after a string of poor scores, was on six when he was given not out following a confident appeal for lbw by Shami.

The right-hander was trapped leg before in the first over after lunch by off-spinner Ashwin, who also sent back stand-in skipper Ross Taylor (four) in similar fashion.

Latham concentrated hard to

bring up his second half century of the series and added 49 for the second wicket with Henry Nicholls (24), who replaced regular captain Kane Williamson in the side.

Nicholls edged Jadeja to slip before Shami picked up two quick wickets by getting the ball to reverse swing and New Zealand lost seven wickets in the final session.

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Local boy Shami returned to take the final wicket of Trent Boult much to the delight of the crowd at the Eden Gardens.

Earlier, resuming on 227 for eight, India were all out for 263 in their second innings, setting New Zealand a difficult target on a wearing track.

Wriddhiman Saha was not out on 58, his second unbeaten fifty of the match.

Boult, Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner picked up three wickets each for the touring side. - Reuters

India 1st innings: 316 New Zealand 1st innings: 204 India 2nd innings M. Vijay c Guptill b Henry 7 S. Dhawan lbw Boult 17 C. Pujara lbw Henry 4 V. Kohli lbw Boult 45 A. Rahane c Boult b Henry 1 R. Sharma c Ronchi b Santner 82 R. Ashwin lbw Santner 5 W. Saha (not out) 58 R. Jadeja c sub b Santner 6 B. Kumar c Nicholls b Wagner 23 M. Shami c Latham b Boult 1 Extras (b-10, lb-1, w-3) 14 Total (all out, 76.5 overs) 263 Fall of wickets: 1-12, 2-24, 3-34, 4-43, 5-91, 6-106, 7-209, 8-215, 9-251.

Bowling: T. Boult 17.5-6-38-3 (w-2); M. Henry 20-2-59-3; N. Wagner 15-3-45-1 (w-1); J. Patel 8-0-50-0; M. Santner 162-60-3.

New Zealand 2nd innings T. Latham c Saha b R. Ashwin 74 M. Guptill lbw R. Ashwin 24 H. Nicholls c Rahane b Jadeja 24 R. Taylor lbw R. Ashwin 4 L. Ronchi b Jadeja 32 M. Santner lbw Shami 9 B. Watling b Shami 1 M. Henry c Kohli b Jadeja 18 J. Patel b B. Kumar 2 N. Wagner (not out) 5 T. Boult c Vijay b Shami 4 Extras 0 Total (all out, 81.1 overs) 197 Fall of wickets: 1-55, 2-104, 3-115, 4-141, 5-154, 6-156, 7-175, 8-178, 9-190.

Bowling: B. Kumar 12-4-28-1; M. Shami 18.1-5-46-3; R. Ashwin 31-6-82-3; R. Jadeja 20-3-41-3.

Umpires: Richard Kettleborough, Rod Tucker TV umpire: CK Nandan Match referee: David Boon

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Long season gives India chance to hold onto No. 1, says Kohli KOLKATA: Having reclaimed the world No 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings, a beaming Indian captain Virat Kohli said the team has a good chance of holding onto the numero uno position given the long home season.

“Our objective is to keep playing consistent cricket, having rankings and getting to number one and dropping it is not in our hands, but with this long season, it’s in our control in my opinion,” Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Lauding the all-round performance by his side, Kohli said runs scored by the lower-order batsmen, spearheaded by man of the match Wriddhiman Saha, proved to be crucial.

“Those extra runs in the end, Saha, and Bhuvi and Shami contributing in the end, was crucial.

Saha was brilliant, he’s the best keeper in the country, he’s doing a great job in Test cricket. That hundred in West Indies really improved his confidence, he understands how to bat with the tail now.”

The India skipper also had some words of appreciation for the Eden Gardens pitch. “Lovely Test match, a brilliant Test wicket, apart from the variable bounce here and there, it will get better and better.”

Batting colleague Rohit Sharma, who top-scored in the second innings with 82, also came in for praise from Kohli.

“First innings, we understood we threw it away with a few loose shots, second innings the New Zealand bowlers really put us under pressure. Really happy for Rohit as well, stuck it out, handled the pressure really well, and you know

Our objective is to keep playing consistent cricket, having rankings and getting to number one and dropping it is not in our hands, but with this long season, it’s in our control in my opinion Virat Kohli Indian team captain his love affair with Eden. More than anything, the crowd helped us pick up those wickets today. Especially someone like Shami, running in, it makes a big difference to a bowler’s mindset.”

New Zealand’s stand-in skipper Ross Taylor also lauded the wicket, which he said the team was not expecting. “Very impressive, the way the bowlers got stuck in hot, humid conditions, we put India under pressure, but credit to them for withstanding it with Saha contributing in both innings,” Taylor said.

“To be honest, we thought the pitch would be different. A good cricket wicket, it’s just been relaid, and is going to get better and better.”

India took a crucial first-innings lead of a little over hundred runs, which tilted the game in the home

team’s favour.

New Zealand tried to fight back by sending back three Indian batsmen quickly in their second innings, but Rohit and Saha stood firm.

“I guess anytime you have a 112run deficit, you’re always under pressure. We got some early wickets, but the partnership between Saha and Rohit took it away from us. I thought Tom Latham was outstanding today. Never been to Indore (venue for third Test) before, it will be interesting to see what the wicket will be like.”

“Good to see Kane Williamson at the ground today, still a bit pale, but knowing him, he’ll be back in the nets tomorrow.”

Saha said he was under no pressure playing in front of the home crowd. “I’m very happy for winning the series and getting my first man of the match,” Saha said.

“My teammates and the crowd supported me a lot. Not much pressure. I’m just going in to bat, defending the good balls, rotating the strike, and putting the bad ball away to the boundary.

“The West Indies hundred boosted my confidence, but I didn’t score much in Kanpur, that’s why I took my time in the initial few balls. I just did my job behind the stumps, nothing much. I just keep watching the ball till the last, and soft hands, that’s it.”

Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who picked up a five-wicket haul to give his team the upper hand on day two, said, “In India we generally don’t get these kinds of wickets. When you get one, you just try to make the most of it. When you contribute to a win, it’s something special for you.” - PTI

NOTHING TO REGRET: Barcelona coach Luis Enrique

Barca have no excuses for loss at Celta: Enrique MADRID: Barcelona coach Luis Enrique made no excuses after they lost 4-3 at Celta Vigo and missed the chance to top La Liga on Sunday.

The champions were without injured talisman Lionel Messi and Luis Enrique left captain Andres Iniesta and experienced centre back Javier Mascherano out of his starting lineup. His decisions soon backfired as Barca were blitzed by an intense Celta side, who raced into a 3-0 halftime lead.

“I cannot be satisfied, we’ve wasted the chance to go top before the international break,” Luis Enrique said with his stuttering side two points off the pace in fourth behind leaders Atletico and Real Madrid and a point behind Sevilla. “We weren’t at the right level apart from in the first 15 minutes.

We kept on losing battles and they anticipated our mistakes. We did not cause them any problems.

When you go 3-0 down to Celta at halftime you can have no excuses.”

The coach said he took full re-

sponsibility for the chaotic display but said he had no regrets about his team selection.

“I have nothing to regret. The most disappointed person after a defeat like this is me but it’s my job to take decisions,” he added at the news conference.

Barca reasserted themselves in the second half when a header from Gerard Pique and Neymar penalty reduced the deficit to one goal before they were floored again by a catastrophic mistake by keeper Marc Andre ter Stegen.

The German international was caught in possession in his own six yard box and made an attempted clearance which cannoned off Celta midfielder Pablo Hernandez and bounced straight into the Barca net.

Luis Enrique, however, offered Ter Stegen his support. “The Barcelona goalkeeper should always take risks but today is not the game to criticise individuals. Ter Stegen gives us a lot and we’re not going to kill him for this,” he said. - Reuters

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T U E S D AY, O C T O B E R 4 , 2 0 1 6 Email: dailyguide@timesofoman.com classifieds@timesofoman.com Tel.: 24726666 Ext: 413 / 430 /431 / 456 / 461

DAILY GUIDE FOR RENT

*Tourist visa arranged

FOR SALE * 6BR Villa in Al Ghobra Facing the beach for sale. * Commercial & Residential Land in Al khuwair for sale. * warehouse in Wadi Al kabir for sale.

FOR RENT Showroom & Labour camp in wadi Al kabir for rent. brand new building 1BHK/Basement/ Showroom & offices in Ruwi for rent

Contact: 91155779 hrm_gh@live.com

Deluxe flat for rent in Al Mawaleh South 3 BD, 3W.C, hall, kitchen, store & balcony with spilt unit AC. Contact: 98575157 Furnished rooms for rent for family 200 RO per month include water & electricity, Al Khuwair.

Contact: 99251975 Villa for rent in South Mabellah, 3 bedrooms, sitting room, family Lounge, kitchen, three Toilets Contact 92212212 between 10 AM to 5 PM 3 BHK villa in Qurum.

Contact: 99792181 4 BHK villa in Madinat Ilham.

Contact: 99792181 2&3 BHK flat in Al Khuwair.

Contact: 99792181 2& 3 BHK flat in Madinat Qaboos.

Contact: 99792181 600 sq mtrs office space penthouse available in Al Khuwair.

Contact: 99792181 2 BHK flat in Ghubra & Azaiba.

Contact: 99792181 House in Darsait, 3 rooms, kitchen, 1 bathroom with A/C, 180/- R.O. Contact: 95522405

3 Storey Villas for rent at Al Amerath – Contact – 99104418 with 6 Bedrooms attached, Living room, Kitchen, Dinning, Store room & Pantry R.O. 500/-. and 5 Bedrooms attached, 2 living rooms, Kitchen, Dinning, pantry & Servant quarter R.O 550/-.

2 bedroom flat – luxury fully furnished at Al Khuwair, 1 bedroom flat – luxury fully furnished at Al Khuwair for short or long term contract. Contact Atlas Real Estate & Rent a Car LLC. Contact 99436312 / 92888376 / 94617563, tel : 24833848 / 24833848 Office space for rent (240sq. mtr, with partition) for rent in Bank in Melli Iran Building, MBD area, near Center point. Contact: 99011352 Two villas at Hay Assim near China mall R.O 200/-, P.M. Contact: 99348943 New deluxe flat at Azaiba near Al Sahwa tower, 2 BHK with balcony and basement parking.

Contact: 98294753 3 bedroom flats in Wadi Kabeer, 2 bed room villa in Sidab.

Contact : 95735953 / 95555162 3BHK Flat Azaiba, opp Sultan centre. Contact: 99261522/99857332

FOR SALE

At Ghubra North : 2 bedroom apartment, 1 single room with kitchen/ Bathroom on Ground floor.

Contact : 99359755

Office space for rent available in Ruwi Wattayah area main road.

For more information contact at 24571469

3BHK Flat, Ghubra, Close to ISG, Indian Family, 99319880

1 BHK in Ghubrah with AC & Water R.O 220/-. Contact : 92811110

5 bedroom villa at Wattayyah behind United Finance with compound wall and car park.

Contact 99860259

Office for rent for commercial use.

Two bedroom apartment and the council at Bowshar highway.

Contact: 24812000 / 92125648

Single studio room with kitchen for small family or Executive bachelor in Azaiba. Contact: 98048207

Flats in Wadi Kabeer, MBD, Darsait, Hamriya, Al Khuwair, Al Ghubrah, Azaiba, bowshar highway, Al Hail Amerat.

Contact: 24182000 / 95250300 / 92125648

Ware house 200 Sqm Majan hyper market near Bridgestone tyre Ghala. Contact: 95928800 / 98014921 2 BR apartments available for rent, close to Muscat Grand Mall, next to Diwan’s Office, South Ghubra.

Contact: 2456256 / 99833747 2 BHK near Oman house behind Khimji H.O. Contact: 95865686

Villa for rent next to Indian School Darsait 5 rooms, Majlis, 2 sitting rooms, 4 toilets.

Contact: 95158570

2BHK flats at Wadi Kabir behind pioneer hotel apartment.

Contact: 99261522/ 99857332

2 Bedroom apartments, available for rent at North Ghubra , Opp. Panorama mall, close to Muscat Grand mall. Contact: 24562526 / 99833747

1 and 2 BHK flat for rent at MBD, Hallat Sad, opp. Al Nahda Hospital, Al Khoudh and Mabella. Shop at Al Khoudh . Contact: 93994401 / 24834644

6 Bedroom villas available for rent at North Al Hail, near Wave, complex with swimming pool and Gym. Contact: 99833747

2 workshops in Al Maabela Industrial for rent.

Contact 94758394

3 bedroom ground floor house for rent in South Al Hail behind Al Hail Hypermarket. Contact: 95047657

30 New Deluxe Flats & Shops in Al Khoud. Contact 99738881

Flat for rent in Al Ghubrah, 2 rooms & hall. Contact: 91153933

Villa for rent in Al Khoud , 6 rooms & hall. Contact: 91153933

For rent villa in Bowsher 5 rooms & hall. Contact : 91153933

Villa for Rent behind mazoon mousqe 7 bedroom, living room, dining room . Contact 95150809 for 750 R.O nogotiable

2 bed room flat for rent in Wattaya.

Contact: 98802343

School for sale: Primary school license & furniture with or without building for immediate sale.

Contact: 99272523 Juices, Ice cream parlour in Ruwi.

Ideal location. Contact: 92150455 Coffee shop for sale with Roti Tandoor and six visas available in Ghubra R.O 8500. Serious buyers Contact: 94156484 FULLY EQUIPPED Indian Restaurant located in MBD area with 2 party halls, ample parking space, with staff and clearances for IMMEDIATE SALE/LEASE. Serious Buyers Contact: 91345306

1BHK near Oman house behind Khimji H.O. Contact: 95865686 Furnished apartment for rent in Bowsher, 1 bedroom & living room.

Contact: 91153933 Flat in Al-Khoudh, Flats and shops in Fanja near the main road.

Mobile: 99058646

Room in Azaiba. Contact: 99555843 Apartment at Ghubra South 3 rooms, Majlis, F. hall RO 410/- , second floor. Contact: 79039815

Training Office License (Approved

by Ministry of Manpower) for Sales or Rent with Classroom/ Furnishings at Ruwi. 91396893

One room with bathroom in Bowsher for rent. Contact: 91153933 Arabian style house located in North Al Hail in the second line behind the commercial buildings of the SQ main street 1003 m2 land size and there’s permitted well & palm trees suitable to use for storage facility & accommodation for company workers, 2 streets across the house from front and back side.

Contact: 93366421 1 bedroom attached kitchen, toilet for family in Al Khuwair RO 130/-.

Contact: 95154331

3bed room flat, Majlis, TV hall, kitchen , 4 toilets, 2 master bedrooms, 6AC split units, 2car park in Azaiba R.O 380/-.

Contact: 99316944 Flat for rent 2BHK with split A/c near Oman house in Muttrah .

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 2 BHK Darsait. Contact: 95311488 Flat for rent 2BHK split A/c near Kuwaiti Mosque in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232

FOR SALE Beauty parlour for sale in Ruwi.

Contact: 92430239 Industrial land in Rusail. 4000 sqm.

Contact 99323957 / 95490842.

Good Condition Sanyo washing machine, semi automatic, RO 30 for sale in MBD Contact; 99737812 Land for sale in the village of Bimmah on the coastal road Qurayat/Sur with a space of 604 square meters for an attractive price. Contact 92905222 BUILDING MATERIAL SHOP FOR SALEWell-furnished running building material-electrical shop (4 shutter / 200sqm) in Al- Khoudh- 6, for immediate sale- shop with stock or stock only. Serious buyers may please Contact: 94320909

WANTED Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each. Contact 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 / 93203778

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Company for SALE at Wadi Al Kabir Manufacturing of Steel & Stainless Steel, & cast Aluminium products. Running company for sale. with all the machines and equipments also with 15 nos. of skilled workers.

Serious buyers can contact at 93132208 / 79065540

LAND FOR SALE

AYURVEDA RESORT SONNHOF IN AUSTRIA.

2934 Sq Mtr Residential/ Commercial land at prime location in Ghala with approved drawing for 9 floors building including shops, offices, and flats for sale.

For more information call us:

Serious buyers may send in their inquiry at

or send us an email:

alkozrealestate@gmail.com

sales@sonnhof-ayurveda.at

AVAILABLE

NRI

Party & Wedding equipment rentals. Full line, from Tables, Linen & Skirting, Chairs & Chair covers, Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, Chafing Dishes, Ice Sculptures, to Large Sound Systems and spectacular lighting. Call Andrea 9606 2222 for Catering and Croyden 9623 5555 for Sound & Light. ww.tunesoman.com, E-mail: info@tunesoman.com

Semi furnished beautiful 2 bedroom flats at aluva for sale @ 25 lakhs.

Tel 9747700117

Improve your wellbeing with Ayurvedic treatments during a stay in one of the most stunning locations of the Alps. Our aim is to consolidate good health and gently remedy disorders.

0043 5376 5502

SITUATION WANTED COMPUTER/WEB./ EDU./CLASSES

Bobcat available for rent.

Contact 97623299

ACC. AVAILABLE Accommodation available in a villa for South Indian family, 1 bedroom, hall, kitchen at North Ghobrah.

Contact : 99209160 Furnished single / sharing for EXE. Bachelor at Rex Road.

Contact: 92873832 / 99096608 Single room with furniture beside Kamat Restaurant Al Khuwair.

Contact: 94271085 Independent rooms Qurum (PDO) side. Contact: 95529970 Furnished rooms available at Ruwi. Contact: 91214897 Rooms for rent in Ghubra North.

Contact 96420432 Furnished room in ruwi and azaiba for rent for executive bachelors. Gsm 99058344 Fully furnished 2BHK sharing flat for Indian Executive near Sheraton CBD. Contact 99219337 Single room with A/C and attached bathroom, sharing kitchen for executive bachelor/couple near Saud Bahwan Hill view Tower wadikabir and Opp: Shell filling station. Contact 99024362, 93166353

BUYING Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090

House for Sale, Land 1740sqft, Builtup 1400sqft, 800m from Mothi Hospital, Vadavalli, Coimbatore.

Price 62Lakhs Negotiable. vaijuhari@gmail.com Coconut Farm with House for sale, 11Acres, Vettaikaranpudur, Pollachi. Owner contact, loganmailbox@yahoo.com 2 BHK Flat: 1178 SqFt. for sale, prime location at cochin. ajil_icai@rediffmail.com/ 9914 7922 Two houses first line from the beach Kibqeni Zanzibar with concrete boundary wall. Contact: 99348943 Price R.O 78000/-

MV SALE Dihatsu Terrios Trend 4WD, 2012 Registration, dealer service registration up to August 2017.

Contact No: 92812144 Nissan Sunny 2013 KM 1.20000, Automatic. Contact: 99781671 Toyota Yaris 2012 KM 95000, automatic. Contact: 99434610

SITUATION CHANGE OFWANTNAME TRANSPORTATION Transportation. Contact: 90558627

DRIVING

Transportation 24 Hrs service, VIP only. Contact: 92108447 / 96781899 No need to wait for Taxi please call from anywhere in Muscat.

Contact: 96009655 Transportation. Contact: 94087276 Transportation. Contact 92015894 Transportation. Contact 94510847

*Classified Advertisement space booking with text, should be done till 12.00 noon for next day’s publication. * Subject to space availability

Al Asad Al Mutakamilah Projects for Trad & Cont ASSO company which is recorded under the commercial register number 1096071 is going to change its legally shape from ASSO company to L.L.C company And in accordance with Article 13 of the Commercial Companies Law No. 4/74.

This is to inform any body who concerns about that to 2 months from the date publishing this advertising

SITUATION LOSTWANTBushir Miah has lost Bangladeshi Passport No. AD 2491573. Finder please handover to ROP

Karate and self defense classes at Azaiba 18 Nov Street. RO 10 per month twice a week Monday and Tuesday 6. 30 TO 7. 30. PM. Contact: 98294551

Spoken Arabic class for Non Arabic Speakers & English class for Malayalam Speakers

in Azaiba and Ruwi

• Learn in two months • Satisfaction guaranteed

Tel: 95244310

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SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED

SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT A Multi-Divisional Engineering-Manufacuturing Company in Oman require :

Asst. General Manager - Production & Marketing Qualification:B.E with M.B.A

Senior Manager - Production Qualification:B.E

Senior Manager - Sales & Marketing

WANTED Female Gynaecologist, Female GP- Two Female Staff Nurse (From India or Pilipino)and One Female Dental Assist and Female Lab Technician.

With MOH Licence and Data Flow for Al Saadi Specilised Medical Centre, Musanna.

Contact # 92025033, Email : dr.srininvas76@gmail.com

Reputed mineral water company required the following HEAVY/LIGHT DUTY DRIVERS VAN SALESMAN with Omani driving license

SALES SUPERVISOR/SALES CO ORDINATOR with Omani driving license HELPERS Experience 3 to5 years

Contact - 90372638

Qualification:B.E/M.B.A Experience: For Asst. General Manager 20-25 years & others 15-20 years in the relevent field (NOC Required).

ACCOUNTS Sir Lankan Chartered Accountant (female) Graduate in B.Com (Sp) having 2 years visa. Work experience in accounting & banking sectors, looking for an suitable position in Muscat.

Contact: 96356974 / 97488363 Email: hansikamail@yahoo.com Indian male 25 yrs, Graduate in commerce, overall 5 yrs exp in accounts/ finance field. On visit visa. Immediately available.

Contact 92836216 / muhammad.tausif623@gmail.com

Email CV to positionfz@gmail.com

VACANT POSITION

GENERAL MANAGER

Qualified and experienced MBA post graduate with proven work exposure in Middle East & India, having more than 5.5 years of rich experience in accounts , project coordination and administration in (3.5 years UAE experience) oil and gas projects is currently looking for suitable job.

Contact 93953613, Emailallen.mathew83@gmail.com

Required for an Excellent grade construction company in Oman The candidate must possess the following qualifications : • Candidate must have technical background in the construction industry, past or current experience in Oman is an added advantage .

• Good leadership, with ability to overcome various problems.

• Minimum 10 years experience in the relevant field.

• Good communication skills, English & Arabic.

kevin@nibras.om / Email:issa@nibras.om SALES / MARKETING ACCOUNTS

Indian Salesman indoor, knowledge in English & Arabic.

Contact: 93326636

Accountant 2-3 years experience. Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

Email: mohammad.jwabreh@ bearingcitysc.com. Fax: 24509312

Urgently required a GCC experienced electrical or building material marketing executive with valid driving license. Candidates may send their resume at ho@ddtoman.com

Urgently Required: Junior Accountant- minimum 3years experience and with NOC and own visa. Interested candidates may fax to 0096824605955 or email us to sbc@steelbuildingsllc.com, sbeoman@yahoo.com.

ACCOUNTS

ENG./TECHNICIAN

CATERING

Required Civil Engineer not less than 10 years experience.

Contact 95054916

Cook wanted (freelance basis) for luxury camping site in the desert.

Schedule about 10 days per month.

Transport provided call: 71190864

Req. urgent exp Site Engineer with driving license to look for Haya & PAEW works. Send CV to sadiq@pctoman.com

Continental, Chinese, Arabic cooks. Contact: 95529970

Required Electrical Engineer bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering. Should have 5- 10 years in Oman experience in primary substations. Interested candidates send resume to hr@aljood-oman.com

DESIGNER Carpentry workshop located at Muscat looking for Interior designer with AutoCAD and GCC driving license & NOC. Send CV to kwk585@gmail.com

DRIVER Looking for an experienced driver with valid Omani driving for Omani family personal services including transportation to school, grocery, laundry etc .Will provide car, good salary, visa, accommodation at Omani family villa and annual passage to home country. Contact: 99205900 A fast food restaurant in Muscat required experience Motor Cycle Drivers with license. Contact 94772576. Forward CV :fastfoodoman2014@gmail.com

Required Telecom Technician ready to join immediately with valid Oman driving license.

Contact : 99460311 or mail CV to sanish@spec-link.com

MISCELLANEOUS Required water proof applicator for a reputed company. Contact: 93204100 / 99447002 Urgent required : Store labors.

Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

Email: mohammad.jwabreh @bearingcitysc.com.

Fax: 24509312

MEDICAL

Wanted Driver. Contact: 97165972 Wanted Driver for heavy (sewage vehicle) and light vehicle with valid Oman driving license.

Contact: 97991654 / 97991652 Kindly send CV at Email: construction@remasalseeb.com / remaschandran2020@gmail.com

DOMESTIC HELP Looking for full time Arabic speaking professional Nanny (lady), Arabic as first language.

Contact: 98500010 Wanted (2) Philippine house maid. Contact 24814199 / 24811707, fax : 24813933

ENG./TECHNICIAN Plant Engineer and Lifting Supervisor. Minimum 5 years experience in Oil Field. Email C.V : hrmedia123@gmail.com Electricians with 5- 10 years experience in various types of electrical works in building services and who can work independently are required for immediate appointment locally. Those who have local release in Muscat & willing to join immediately may apply.

Contact: 99878180 mail id: lalujohn505@yahoo.in

Wanted Salesman (Tyres – wholesale) having 3 years experience.

Contact: 92891888

SITUATION WANTED

BEAUTY Urgently required a Gulf experienced Beautician (Lady) Contact: 99619409

Required Merchandiser with D/L for FMCG company.

Fax: 24784202 email: mailcv7@gmail.com

Fusion Medicare Polyclinic, Muscat wants GP, staff Nurse holding MOH license & Receptionist (Omani) Contact 97698004 email: medicare@fusionlogicoman.com Urgently require experienced Dentists: 2 Nos. Candidates may send their resume at infosqmtr@gmail.com or Contact: 92314305.

Urgently need MBBS DOCTOR with OMAN MOH or Oman PROMETRIC passed for a Clinic in Mudhaibi Region. Contact 95395070 Wanted female & Male Nurse with or without license (good salary, food & accommodation with other benefits. Contact 97700963, medicoport@gmail.com Nurse staff required having NOC for well known clinic in Bidbid.

Contact 96746460 Urgently required Internist, General Practitioner, male Nurse, Orthodontist for a reputed medical center in Salalah.

Email: hrmdimc2010@gmail.com Wanted female & Male Nurse with or without license (good salary, food & accommodation with other benefits. Contact 92989109, medicoport@gmail.com

SECRETARIAL / OFFICE Required Office Assistant with driving license present in Oman, 175+ food + acco.

Contact: 99454425 Wanted Office clerk having two years experience.

Contact: 92891888

Chartered Accountant with 18 years experience in Finance, Accounts, Costing, Budgeting, Banking operations - NOC Available + Oman Driving License Contact : 96072990 Emailkrishnaravichandran@gmail.com

Finance Manager 22 years experienced Chartered Accountant and cost & management accountant looking for a suitable change.

Contact: 99884291 / 99741875 / 24601935

Indian male B.com, looking for Assistant Accountant job having 3 yrs. experience in India, Presently in visit visa, Contact: 98328684, sanjith1992@gmail.com

Indian male, B.Com, MBA in Finance, 4 yrs in Larsen & Tourbo, 26 yrs in Oman, English/ Arabic speaking with driving license. NOC available. Contact 95588565

Accountant 13 years experience looking for suitable job full time/ part time. Contact: 95571165

Indian male age 26, Accountant one year experience in accounts looking for suitable job. Contact Email: Anishkhan991867@gmail.

Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415

SKILLED LABOR Wanted Safety Officer, Sheet metal fitter, Sheet metal fabricator, forklift operator, Scaffolders and technical office Assistant all with relevant experience. Send CV to jobsf2016@gmail.com

SALES / MARKETING Wanted Sales man (tyres - wholesale) having 3 years experience & driving license. Contact: 92891888 Oil & Gas Marketing Specialist. Minimum 5 years experience in Oman. For immediate joining.

Email C.V : hrmedia123@gmail.com Required sales and marketing executive for a 4-star hotel in muscat. candidate with excellent communication skills and having 3+ years experience need apply. driving license will be an advantage. email: hoteljobsmuscat@gmail.com Sales Executive required for a logistics company based in Muscat. Must be self-motivated and result driven. Candidates with a GCC driving license are preferred.

Contact: telljobs@gmail.com Urgent Required : Indoor sales 2-3 years of experience. Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must. Fax: 24509312 Email: mohammad.jwabreh@ bearingcitysc.com.

A reputed shipping company looking for Sales executives for C& F. Send your resume to astallc@omantel.net.om Contact: 94777349 Looking for sales / marketing person with printing press experience, having valid Oman driving license. Mail CV: info@alsahib.net Urgently required experienced Aluminium fabricator for a shop as Incharge at Rustaq.

Contact: +968 95057475 Email: ahmedalqarni86@gmail.com Marketing Manager required for a tourism based company. Send CV seaoman@omantel.net.om Carpentry workshop located at Muscat looking for Marketing Executive with GCC driving license & NOC. Send C.V to: kwk585@gmail.com

CPA 13 years experience (10 years in Oman) as Finance Manager, Chief Accountant, Senior Accountant, Cost Accountant & Internal Auditor, local transfer available.

Contact: 97220505 Indian male,25 years, born and brought up in Oman,B. COM(Finance),MBA(Pursuing),with valid Omani driving License, presently on visit visa. Contact 92141645,arosh1991@gmail.com MBA Finance 20 yrs of MNC (MEP) experience thorough knowledge in preparation of financials, budgeting, fore casting, audit, trade finances, cash flows, guarantees, income tax, project (cost control) & ERP implementation with NOC seeks suitable placement. Contact 96280551 Email: ramu2581@hotmail.com Indian male 33 yrs (B.Com) having 8 years accounts experience in Oman seeking for suitable local release , NOC Oman D/L available.

Contact: 97494322 Email: manusodharan83@gmail.com 8 yrs exp. in Admin & Accounts (3 yrs in Oman), MBA, exp. in Tally ERP 9, Indian (F) seeks placement.

Contact 97243806 Chartered Accountant, MBA (Finance), Indian Male having more than Seven years of experience, currently working in Oman and looking for a change.

NOC available.

Mobile: +968-91094013, Email: jibzv@yahoo.co.in Indian male M.Com seeking part time or full time job in accounts, 2 yrs experience & valid Oman license. Contact: 93167136 Indian Accountant having M.Com with 7 years of experience up to finalization experience in tally, Peachtree, focus, SAP, MS Office.

Contact: 91651695 Email: danishpa2005@gmail.com CPA (UK), MBA Acct & Finance (PAK), CA Inter (PAK), CFA, (PAK) , 9 years Gulf experience valid Omani D/L looking for accounts, finance, Audit job, NOC Available.

Contact: 96437154 ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in finance. Contact: 99284193

Indian/MBA/male Chief Accountant 18Yrs Experience, MIS, C.Flow, Budgeting, ERP, Cost accounting &Liasing with auditors. NOC available.

Contact: 92254691/97826674 email: khader2305@gmail.com Finance Executive M.Com 4 years experience seeking suitable position presently employed in Trivandrum, India.

Contact: 0091- 8907212253 Oman Contact: 92817797

Indian female 23 yrs MBA, finance and HR, currently on visit looking for suitable job. Contact: 93305002 / 99048224 Email: manjusharavindren@gmail.com Accountant 8 Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact 97712084 Credit officer Indian, 34 years, 7 years experience in Oman, NOC & driving license available ready to join immediately.

Contact: 93436328 Email: sujithsdev@gmail.com 12 Yrs Exp Accountant worked in Construction, Cont & Trad Cos. with Valid D/L – (NOC/Release available).

Contact 92194086 Sri Lankan Accountant B.Sc degree and CASL intermediate seeks suitable job vacancy. NOC available. Contact: 99649013 Indian, Kerala Male B.COM & B.PE, Currently on Visit Visa. Looking for a suitable job in Accounts, Store Keeper, Sales etc. Ready to join as early as possible. Contact 96988923 email:- sajith3969@gmail.com 21, Indian female B.com graduate on family visa looking for immediate and suitable placement. Holds valid Omani Driver’s license. Contact: 97208869 Sudanese Accountant, Alexandria University Graduate bachelor of commerce Diploma of Marketing professional photographer worked in PR and social media for 2 years looking for a job in public relations media, social media or marketing.Contact: 96976240 Indian female 26 yrs, MBA finance 2 yrs exp with MNC. Email: rilooozmali@gmail.com.

Contact : 90551366.

Accountant Executive - MBA (Finance) 2 years experience, seeking suitable position. Presently employed in Trivandrum, India.

Contact: 0091- 9447709196 Oman Contact: 92817797

Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement.

Contact 94879615, Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com

Finance Audit professional 20 yrs experience can work independent, looking for opening.

Contact: 92168401

Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement.

Contact 94879615, Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com

Indian female M. Com/CA lnter yrs experience. Contact: 94863876, E mail: jinumanickath@yahoo.com Indian male B.Com currently on visit looking for a suitable job in accounts, storekeeper or supervisors ready to join as early as possible.

Contact: 96048035 Email: syedshahaabuddin7786@gmail.com Indian male 28 years B.COM, PGDM (Banking & Insurance) with 3 years experience in banking as Assistant Manager on visit visa looking for suitable jobs. Contact: 93418265 Email: arjunnair19@yahoo.in Indian (M) MBA (F) more than 6 years of experience in accounts proficiency in various A/C software , SAP(F1/CO) seeking for suitable placement. Contact: 95920740 Email ID: abdulhameed1527@gmail.com Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNC’s currently in Muscat seeking suitable placement in Finance / Admin.

Contact :94743790 Indian female B.Com looking for Accountant job, experience in Oman & India. Well experienced in Accounting package. Presently in family visa (2 years) looking for job part time or full time.

Contact: 93491124 / 92054531

Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394 Accountant B.com Indian male 12 yrs exp seeks suitable job.NOC available . Contact : 91212471 Email: rennyj6@gmail.com 28/male/MBA - finance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement.

Contact 90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.com Finance Manager 16 years experienced chartered accountant (Sri Lankan) looking for a suitable post. NOC available.

Contact 92194926 Email: manomuscat@gmail.com Certified Public Accountant (Filipino, Male, 27-yrs-old) with four years experience, seeking suitable placement in accounting/ audit, currently on visit.

Contact; 94959606, email: czesar.42@gmail.com Accounts part time services available to handle all accounts up to finalization on monthly basis and finalization works.

Contact: 96247295

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DAILY GUIDE SITUATION WANTED SITUATION WANTED Indian male, MBA Finance, B.Com & Computer Diploma looking for a suitable position Current position: Financial controller Experience : 15 years +

CONTACT: 90189412

An experienced Chartered Accountant

IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE WITH NOC HR & ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL

with over 25 years in varied industries, presently working with a reputed group in Muscat, looking out for a suitable change.

With 14 years of Oman experience in Omanization, well familiar with Oman labor laws, employee relations / welfare, Liasion & Coordination, Strategic HR Planning, performance Appraisal & General Administration.

96491030

BE (Electronics & Telecommunication), MBA (Marketing), Indian male, 30 yrs, 7 yrs experience in Oman in Sales, Marketing & Projects, looking for suitable placement, valid Oman D/L, Noc available immediately.

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN

Contact - 98518776

Indian male 21 years, born and brought up in oman, 2 yrs experience in autocad rivet and 3dsmax, now on family visa looking for suitable position.

Contact: 79086481 email: adarshajayan@outlook.Com

ACCOUNTS Indian (M), 31 yrs, M Com 9 yrs experience in Oman, looking for Manager or Executive position in Fin & Accounts, NOC Available.

Contact 968 96166178/ +919768537435: mohammednajeem@yahoo.com 7 Years experience as Financial Analyst, MBA in finance. Responsibilities- research contributor, financial statement analysis, generating MIS & efficiency report, managing TAT, business & clients.

On visit visa in Muscat.

Contact 90191628 / 96175780

ADMIN Indian (F) MBA HR & Finance 3yrs Exp. in HR/Admin/Purchase, NOC available for immediate placement.

M: 99791008 / 93888576 30 yrs lady Expat looking for full time job with visa. Interested fields are Admin, teaching, HR, back office.

Contact: 91739424 Email: jinsijobs@gmail.com Indian male B.Sc 15 years experience (Oman 4 yrs) in the field Administration / HR valid Oman driving license & NOC, good knowledge MS Office & payroll / various projects seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 90622264 Email: prasanthrn0@gmail.com

ARCH./ INTERIOR DEC. Interior Architect, 2 years experience AutoCAD, 3D, Photoshop, shop drawing. Contact: 98245746

DRIVER Light duty Driver, Oman driving license, Language English, Arabic.

Contact: 97365719 Looking for job light driver.

Contact: 92245856

Revit, Autocad D/man, expected salary 200 OMR. PH : 92279784

L.T.V Driver exp 4 years knows English, Arabic and Hindi.

Contact: 94928736 Light duty driver, experience 4 years. Contact: 92458526 Light duty driver, Bangladeshi, 2 yrs experience looking for job.

Contact 90531832

Indian male (25) looking for driver job with Oman driving license & 5 years experience in Oman.

Contact: 94524433 / 94691933

A young dynamic with NOC & 12 years experience of purchase sourcing logistics & IT Admin looking urgent placement with D/L Oman.

Contact: 91432512 Email: ikroyal@yahoo.com

Light driver looking for job, 5 years exp in Oman.

Contact: 94208089

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 B.Com Graduate Keralite looking for a suitable job in Muscat having 1 year experience in both Admin & operations.Contact (968) 90931930 Email: shijin.p450@gmail.com Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817 Egyptian woman resident, considerable experience in the Administration and Secretarial Executive for company. Contact : 97221126

Architecture draftsman Diploma in Construction technology with 2 years experience in drafting and detailing looking for a suitable opportunity, ready to join as early as possible. Contact: 71166130 Email: syedfairoz864@yahoo.com

Driver with car available.

Contact: 98522914

7 year Experience young Omani male, PRO, HR Manager, Admin, Operation Seek suitable placement; Call # 9553 6343

Omani male fluent in English looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 94700691

Web designer, developer, Graphic designer, 3 yrs Indian female D/L. Contact: 92725547

Light duty driver, 5 years exp in Oman. Contact: 93904217

Looking job L/ Driving.

Contact: 98726383

Young Omani male have experience 12 years as P.R.O, CLERK Helper Supervisor Admin Supervisor, H.R Manager have vocational M.B.A diploma in H.S.E, IT and P.D.O license, looking for H.R position or P.R.O part time or full time.

Contact: 95933288

Free lance / part time autocad works / make boq 2d /3d arch , structural, shop drawings interior drawings. Contact 97103168

Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman. Please Contact: 96489798, (+974) 66653780.

Driver looking for job.

Contact: 96187146

Indian female MBA, HR 2 .5 years experience seeking suitable job.

Contact: 99257214

8 yrs exp. in Admin & Accounts (3 yrs in Oman), MBA, exp. in Tally ERP 9, Indian (F) seeks placement.

Contact 97243806

Contact - 96501189

2 years experience in Oman, knows all the roads in Muscat looking for job. Contact: 98353735 Looking for driving per time job with the car. Contact: 98586920 Light duty driver seeks placement. Contact: 91209086 Looking for driver job, with Oman Driving license and 5 years experience in Oman. Contact: 92208294 Light duty driver looking for driving job. Contact: 98525261 Light driver 5 yrs exp in Oman familiar with all areas in Muscat.

Contact: 97834892 2.5 yrs exp driver looking for job.

Contact: 96502016 Driver available with car.

Contact: 93822195 Light driver exp 4 years knows English, Arabic and Hindi.

Education B.A. Contact: 985522914 Looking for job exp having driving license. Contact: 97363138 Driver 2 yrs experience D/L , seeking suitable placement.

Contact 95938663 Looking for job with car.

Contact: 99154473 Driver available for job.

Contact: 96381406

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Freelance - Part-Time Quantity Surveying, Estimation & Costing, Technical & Commercial Bid Document Preparation, Method Statements Tender Submittals etc yamservom@gmail.com, Contact :91237926 Electrical Engineer 2 years in construction & distribution seeking job available on visit. Contact : 98361217 / 94110178 Email: shariqsiddiqui09@gmail.com Civil Engineer Project Manager 14 yrs, Oman experience PMP, fidc contract management independently handling projects looking for Senior level position can join immediately. Contact: 98826815 An IT Engineer with 1.5 yrs experience Graduate from Bangalore having skills in PHP, HTML CSS, jQuery, C#, networking on visit visa. Contact: 91213391 Indian male 24 yrs. B. TECH in Electronics and Telecommunication having 1.5 yrs experience as Supervisory engineer seeking suitable position. Gsm - 92519146 Mechanical Engineer, Indian, 5 years of experience as a Quality Controller, on visit visa looking for suitable placement, Contact -93042025 B.E. Mech Eng with12yrs exp (6yrs in Gulf) in Oil & Gas including Piping, MEP, HVAC having D/L & NOC, GSM:92730137 Civil Engineer 6 years experience building Ministry Projects Site Supervision AutoCAD, MS, EXEL good computer knowledge, looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 93946867 Graduate Civil Engineer 20 yrs GCC experience with Omani D/L, seeking job NOC available.

Contact: 98621645 Email: imtiazcv@gmail.com B.E Electronics & Communication 4 years experience in installation commissioning testing networking Administration, project coordination site experience maintenance.

Contact: 92924555 Email: rahulchittoor@gmail.com

Light driver. Contact: 99141481

ARCH./ INTERIOR DEC. British Citizen Senior Architect, Managing Director, Chief Architect 14 years experience, V Ray 3D, AutoCAD BOQ, master degree on architectural design.

Contact: 92480035 Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com

Driver light 4 years exp, seeks job, English, Arabic, Urdu & Hindi.

Contact: 94356465 Driver looking for job.

Contact: 95892363

DOMESTIC HELP Office boy with driving license, 4 years driving exp.

Contact: 94178094

Civil Engineer experience 4 years in Oman, Omani driving license.

Contact: 96319928

Quantity Surveyor, Sri

PROJECT MANAGER,

Lankan male, 25 yrs, B.Tech HND QS (Civil & MEP), AutoCAD with 5 yrs experience, looking for suitable placement.

B.Tech, MBA, PRINCE-2, British Citizen now available with NOC in OMAN. 25 yrs. exp in EPC Project Management of Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Refineries & Power Plants. Seeking job immediately/

Contact 92032632, haseebmursaleen@gmail.com

Contact- 00968-94731728/ josececy25@gmail.com

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Civil Engineer 8 years experience Structural buildings marine.

Available NOC release.

Contact 92451323.

Email: zubairali134@yahoo.com

B. Tech Mechanical HVAC site Engineer 4 years experience, currently on visit.

Contact – 92837696 / mdabdulather@gmail.com

Indian male Civil Engineer 1.6 yrs exp, having Omani D/L, looking for suitable position. NOC available. Contact – 92157694 / mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com

Indian male 26 years Mechanical Engineer with 2 yrs exp in Oman.

Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 91328079

Diploma in Mechanical Engg, 10 years exp in steel fabrication site work with valid Oman driving license. Contact: 94696192 Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrs exp seeks suitable position in a reputed company. NOC available.

Contact 96789711 B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 24 with almost 1 year experience as Production Shift Engineer, has achieved training on HVAC Engineering design and has good hands on software like AutoCAD and HAP.Currently in Oman on a visit visa, looking for a suitable placement.Contact: 95065955 email: mjs.jazeb@gmail.com An Iraqi civil with more than 30 years experience in (Iraq and G.C.C) looking for a job, (N.O.C) available. Contact: 96561306 Email: iq.bgd.mnsr@gmail.com Diploma in refrigeration @ air conditioning male 16 yrs exp. 5 yrs exp in Oman on supervising building maintenance & workshop.

(Civil electric & plumbing) staying here on family visa. Seeking for a suitable job with valid D/L license.

Contact: 99851277 Civil Engineer with NOC, 7 years experience. Professional at site management, technical office, structure design work. Contact 97983610 Mechanical Engineer 2 yrs experience in printing press.

Contact: 99315229 Indian male 29 years working as Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer in Oman from past 3+ years looking for a job as Electrical Engineer (with Oman driving license). Contact: 98765601 Automotive Service Advisor with 1.5 years experience from Toyota India immediately available in Oman completed BE Automobile in 2014, with valid Oman driving license NOC Available.

Contact: +968 97061650 Graduate Civil Engineer with overall 17 yrs. & 9 yrs. GCC Exp. seeking suitable Job in Middle level/Senior level or Project Management; Having Valid GCC License. NOC is available. Contact 99165185 BE Civil PGDBM 29 year’s experience 7 years in Oman in construction project management & consultancy looking for suitable senior level opening, Oman driving license and NOC Available.

Contact: 96275867 Email: anthurium7777@gmail.com Sudanese Civil Engineer with 3 years experience looking for job.

Contact: 95634888 7+ years GCC experience, Civil Engineer looking for suitable position. Contact: 79095572 Omani seeks HSE position.

Contact 99326700, Email: jeeba23000@gmail.com

Electrical Engineer with 5 yrs experience in P.L.C operated factories and ready mix plants looking for better placement.

Contact 968 97450769

Quantity surveyor & Contract, BE (Civil), Indian with 8+ years Gulf Experience Infrastructure with NOC & DL, Contact :9417 9365, hafeezbrzone@gmail.com ahafeez1@bechtel.com

Civil Engineer Indian (B.Tech, M.Tech) 8 years experience, having D/L, NOC available.

Contact 94195397

Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784

Young Indian, Engineering in Bio-technology, Bio-chemical and Chemical, looking for a challenging placement in Oman.

Contact 97607000. Email: sivasankarjayakumar@gmail.com B.E electrical 3 yrs Oman experience in construction MEP/ LV & HV lines, HVAC/ fire fight erection commission with NOC. Contact 96335725

Civil Engineer (B.Tech), Indian male 24 years with 1+years Indian experience,(Certified in Staad Pro/ Quantity Survey/ Auto Cad).Looking for a Suitable position. Available In Sultanate of Oman (Muscat) on Visit Visa. Contact: 92157694. E-mail: mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com Indian male, Mechanical Engineer having 1year experience, on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact: 97416564, Email:jovinmathias@gmail.com Civil Engineer experience 6 years search a job. Contact: 97846260 Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961

Indian male, 30 Yrs, BE (Electronics & Telecom Engineer), MBA, 7 yrs exp in Oman in Sales, Marketing & projects, looking for suitable placement with valid Oman D/L, NOC available. Contact: 98518776

Indian male 24 ,B.E ( E.C.E ) graduate with 3 years of experience in the fields of BMS and Low current systems and has good knowledge about Electronic Security Systems, currently working in Oman, NOC Available. Contact: 94737033/ mohdmuhafez45@gmail.com

Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact – 90164912

Civil Engineer (Sudanese) with 7 years of experience in Oman (residential, commercial & gov. buildings). Contact : 97370324

Indian male Electrical Engineer, having 6 years gulf experience in designing, assembling, commissioning execution etc having valid GCC license too looking for a suitable. Contact: 00968-98052942 Email: azamjeelani78@gmail.com

Electrical Engineer, 24 yrs, Indian Male, Fresher, Training Undertaken in Electrical Draughtsman, Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting and Industrial Automation. Contact: 94989767, Email: Junaiz987@gmail.com

Indian male 26 years on express visa seeking suitable position qualification automation system engineer BSC. Physics computer application aircraft maintenance engineering. Contact: 92469429 Email: appulalps@hotmail.com Indian male 25 yrs (B.Tech) Mechanical Engg, 5 yrs of experience in erection, testing, commissioning and maintenance of rotating and static Equipments in power, petrochemical and Pharmaceutical industry in Oman on visit visa.

Contact: 90807760 Email: ramizshk@gmail.com Civil Engineer (Indian male) 5 years experience in Oman with valid Omani driving license & NOC looking for suitable opportunity.

Contact: 93101283 7+years PMP, RMP Certified Civil Engineer looking for suitable position. Contact: 93651835 Indian male B.Tech instrumentation Engg with 4 years experience on visit visa. Contact: 95120545 Structural Engineer Indian female 12 yrs experience in bridges buildings design seeking suitable openings NOC available.

Contact: 98923804 Indian male electrical engineer (MEP) design supervision consultant 12 yrs experience seeking suitable opening NOC available.

Contact: 96798962 Mechanical Engineer, Indian, Male, 30yrs. Experienced in Steam turbines and Thermal Power house seek employment.

Contact - +91 8130553668 or mohamedshah7@gmail.com Civil Engineer, young Indian having almost 2 years experience looking for a challenging position seeks suitable position in Oman/ GCC. Please contact 92718490, Email ID: uvais.pk82@gmail.com Sr. Electrical Engineer with17+ yrs of exceptional exp in spear heading strategic planning and project management initiatives & executing various high rise residential & commercial building as well as roads and highway project with proficiency in installation, seeking a challenging position in a dynamic organization. Contact 96570891

Pakistani male Diploma Civil Engineer 4yrs exp in Oman bulling & mega projects, valid license Oman. Contact: 98921022 Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.

PH: 93837973 Indian male, Structural Engineer looking for job in structural design field. Having 6 years of experience in design field. Residing in Muscat. Contact - 91176187 Email: syam036@gmail.com Indian female seeking Software Engineer job, having 2 yrs exp in . NET staying in Oman at resident visa. Contact: 95473758 Mechanical/ Piping Engineer (B.Tech.) on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact 94703350 mail: nadeembcoolboy@gmail.com

EDUCATION/TRAINING 33 yrs Indian certified coach of Special Olympics Physical Education Instructor 12 yrs experience in teaching sports & fitness for special needs children. Has Saudi D/L, seeking immediate job.

Contact: 93362587 Email: rahmanyousuf3633@gmail.com Indian, Keralite female M.A Economics, B.Ed, PGDCA, 2 yrs exp seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 97302167 Indian female B. Ed English teacher, 3 yrs exp , TTC, (Primary Teacher) seeking suitable placement. Contact : 79065415 Mathematics Lecturer , Indian Female, M Sc Mathematics from a Prestigious University, B.Ed qualified, distinction holder with 6 yrs teaching experience in colleges.

Contact : 91360147.

Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact 99739415 / 92091528

HOSPITALITY Indian male, 24 yrs, bachelor of hotel Administration having India experience currently on visit visa looking for suitable placement in hospitality industry.

Contact: 93347605 / 91314540

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MEDICAL

Indian male 31 yrs, with hotel management degree, 03 yrs experience in F&B services at 5 star hotel Dubai, 05 yrs in American 06 star cruiseliner has butler. Has Oman driving license.

Contact 99859150.

Keralite Male lab Technician with M.O.H license & release seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 94744706 Email: georgemathewsiby@gmail.com

Indian male 27 yrs, MTA (Master in Tourism Administration) 4 years experience in Hospitality Industry (Admin reservation and front office management, looking for suitable placement on visiting visa. Contact: 90432286 Email: dikhildiv@gmail.com Immediately available with NOC Indian male with 29 years of experience in hospitality industry.

Contact : 92459737 Email: edrich31@gmail.com

Iraqi Dentist female, MOH license seeks suitable job in clinic in Muscat. Contact 97891219 Veterinary Doctor: Indian Female looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 96906534 /99014885, Email: monishmajeed@gmail.com Filipino male Medical / Sales representative with 3 yrs experience is looking for suitable job in Oman.

Contact: 92610394

SALES / MARKETING Immediately available (Indian male) Sales Executive with 7 years experience valid Oman driving license, release / NOC available, presently working in bullding material firm# 99253159 / 92903099, shinethomas1230@gmail.com Indian male, 18 years Oman experience in purchase, sales & stores with valid D/L, NOC available.

Contact: 95273552 FMCG Professional with 18 yrs Oman experience in heading the business looking for opening.

Contact: 92787747

General Dentist with MDS (OMFS) with to get dental clinic on lease. Contact 92884904 / 00919847004541 Email: georgeclt@gmail.com

Pakistani male M. Phil economics (in Prog.) distinction holder, 2 years experience in Pubic University (Pak) having Oman driving license wants suitable replacement.

Contact: 968 91243132 Email: aamirkhan_7860@yahoo.com

Oracle DBA / EBS Developer, 9+ exp in IT banking & finance domain, currently in Muscat NOC Available. Can join immediately.

Contact: 91945716 Email: sandeep.partab@gmail.com

Indian Female, General Dentist (MDS) with MOH License & NOC, Looking for Job in Muscat.

10.5 Yrs Experience, Contact: 95797173, Email: drnupursatija@gmail.com

Indian male 37 years MBA graduate in marketing with 9yrs of experience in UAE in field of brand promotions & marketing with UAE D/L on a visit seeking suitable position.Conatct 95792820

Indian Male, MCA Graduate, 15 yrs exp in ERP, CSM Certified, seeking suitable role.NOC Available.

Contact : GSM : 90189284 Email: meetlibran@gmail.com

Indian female Dentist looking for suitable placement, dataflow completed. Contact: 96410448 / 99606013

Indian Male, 26 M.Com with 4 yrs of Experience in Accounting & Administration in a Financial Company in India, seeks suitable job, Currently in India.: -+918907212253 Akhil:-93626288, Email: Sumeshpsmkr1989@gmail.com

IT

Young Indian Post Graduate (MBA) with experience of 12 years in IT Administration & Management seeking a suitable opportunity. Contact: 0091 9847496029 / 99322484 CFA level 1 cleared (pursuing level 2) MBA operations research, female, 5 yrs experience as Analyst, have a valid Oman driving license, looking for related openings.

Contact 95818892 IT Support Engineer, Exp 3 years in Oman 2 years in India.

Contact 94672759 Indian female M.Sc Computer Science seeking suitable placement in Muscat area.

Contact 98660672 Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement.

Contact 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com

LOGISTICS 29 years MBA 7 years experience in Oman in logistics seeks immediate placement. NOC from current employer is available.

Contact: 93891668

MISCELLANEOUS Filipino Male, 28 years Old. Looking for job, Have experience in Rent a Car/ Cargo & Logistics / Real Estate/ Customer Care Executive / Sale Executive & Marketing/ Shop In- Charge. Hard working w/ good computer and communication skill.

GSM: 97761075 9 year experienced industrial painter and sand blaster with Oman driving licence. NOC available. Seeks suitable placement.

Contact ZakeerHussain 96681934.

Indian male Artist water colour, oil painting enamel painting looking for job. Contact: 96924476 BS in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 years(Power Plants).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com B.Com,IICL Certified Container Inspector(No.150850),Visit Visa, Six months experience, need placement. Phone 90880935,99023279, Email solexyesudas@gmail.com.

Indian male, 28, post graduate, 6+ yrs exp in Oman in sales (back office) & credit control with valid Oman D/L looking for suitable lacements. NOC available.

Contact: 92066 523

SKILLED LABOUR Indian male experienced mobile phone technician, 8 years experience looking for job, NOC available. Contact: 90343737 Email: qamaru007@gmail.com

SALES / MARKETING Indian male MBA marketing & HR, 2 years experience in marketing, automobile sale job seeking full time, sales / HR job. Oman visa valid till 13.10.16.

Email: uv30060@gmail.com Indian male, D/L 18+ years (Oman) work experience in HR, Sales & General Office Admin areas (MA. Public Admin, MBA (CR), PGDSCM (logistics & supply chain management) seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 91391540 Email: marsvenkat2012@gmail.com Indian male 26 yrs, Graduate, 3 years experience with Air India seeking suitable opportunity with reputed firms. Contact: 98847905 10+ Years Exp , 8 years In UAE , in Logistics ,Warehouse & Inventory looking for Job. Contact Number -00968 98096086 Indian male, 8 years experience in sales, Marketing operations procurement, seeking suitable job, having valid Oman license, NOC available.

Contact: 99837447 Email: rhlboss86@gmail.com BBA male 6 years Sales Executive in KSA, D/L looking suitable placement. Contact: 90916261 Indian 15 yrs Sales experience travelled all Oman with visa D/L. Contact: 97192779 Pakistani male 6 years including 1 year Oman experience in multistory building & Water supply line projects, NOC available looking for a job. Contact: 94973660 Email: chwaqasvirk100@gmail.com Indian male 30, 5 yrs experience in FMGC Van sales looking for suitable placements NOC available.

Contact: 97315348 Indian female (NOC available).

Postgraduate with 16 years experience in UAE and Oman in Marketing and PR; having valid driving license, seeking suitable opportunities. GSM: +968 95765111 Indian Male, 30-B.com, 6 Yrs Exp. Looking for suitable position in Sales, Oman Driving License available. Contact:93232421 – haroonmskt@gmail.com Indian male with 6 years experience in sales in oman. NOC available, looking for suitable placement. Contact 95364128

Filipino Graphic Designer / I.T. looking for a suitable job with 10 years experience. Very good in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Photography, Knowledge in CCTV & Access Controls.

Call 79042628.

Multinational FMGC experienced, qualified Sri Lankan lady seeking employment in Muscat. Marketing, Brands, Strategy, Communication. Oman exp & DL available.

98250829

Sudanese male bachelor geology and mining with 3 years experience in MUD logging and training in soil investigation.

Contact: 92956848

Oil & gas experienced Indian lady with 6 years in sales & marketing to PDO and having valid Omani driving license. Contact 96143430 / 99875919

Indian Male, MBA marketing 5 yrs exp. in sales & 4 yrs in FMCG sector, looking for best opportunity.

NOC available. Contact: 96001877 Indian male Graduate with 18 years of Marketing experience presently in Oman on family visit visa, looking for best opportunity. contact 96168687 Email: dhibupaul@gmail.com Indian male 1 yr exp in sales automotive (TBL) looking for best opportunity , NOC available.

Contact: 97793879 Email: shyampkn@gmail.com Indian Male,25 years, born and brought up in Oman,B.COM (Finance),MBA(Pursuing),with valid Omani driving License, presently on visit visa, fluent in English, Arabic(spoken),seeking suitable placement.Contact 92141645, arosh1991@yahoo.com Immediately available with NOC Indian MBA Graduate (male) with 4 years experience in sales & marketing looking for suitable position. Oman D/L available.

Contact 97436706 Email: ansam0691@gmail.com BBA Bachelor of business administration exp in custom clearance procedure, also done international logistics management & Nimb National Institute business management (US) certification all documentation work related logistics. contact – 91949050 / akram.chaush001@gmail.com Indian male 26 years of experience of sales & marketing in surgical and laboratory equipments.

Looking for good replacement.

Contact – 92015894 /95774854 Indian male age 24, B.Com. having 2 year experience and currently in visit visa. Looking for suitable placement in Sales, Marketing & finance. Contact: 90766307 Email: shhaazz.007@gmail.com Indian male 9 yrs exp in FMGC as Sales Executive looking for suitable placement, NOC available.

Contact: 94636470 Looking for job in sales/ marketing driving license, have 2 yrs exp in Dubai sales experience, 1yr exp in Oman Language Hindi, English, Malayalam and Arabic.

Contact: 91219442 Indian male 25, having 3 years experience in Sales & Marketing looking for suitable placement, hold valid Omani driving license.

Contact: 98983247 Indian male 26, MBA in marketing with 4 years experience in marketing and sales looking for suitable opportunities now in visiting visa, having valid GCC D/L. Contact: 98666324 / 98340790 Email: ajithvjames@gmail.com Indian female 29 years Post Graduate with computer Knowledge 2 years of Oman experience in coordinator & 5 years of experience in customer service, client relation officer with excellent communication skill seeks suitable placement. Contact: 95337665

Resident in Oman 18 years, 10 years experience in setup marketing plans and strategies, sales, import & logistics, procurement, Omani government tenders, organizing projects & events, import fireworks for festivals, NOC available, have car.

Contact 94123939.

Email: 002015r@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Mathematics Lecturer Indian Female, M. Phil. in Mathematics with 5 years of experience in school and colleges. Now in Oman on Visit Visa. Contact- 92119428

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE

Indian Male 29 years MSM, B.Com having 8 years experience in Gulf and India as a HR and Admin looking for suitable placement. Contact :97914340.

Email: kvraj30@gmail.com

Indian male more than 10 years gulf experience in Office / Purchase Coordinator, Admin, Secretarial and sales with good computer skills. Holding Oman Driving license, looking for suitable placement.Contact 99709336

MECHANICAL/PRODUCTION ENGINEER, 3 years’ experience in production industry, B tech in Mech engg, Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera certified, Contact arn9895@gmail.com, Mob 00919895233155

Looking for part time job Secretarial / Data Entry / Documentation available every day after 5:00 pm Friday / Saturday full day area preferred Ruwi/ CBD/ MBD / Al Khuwair. Contact: 90414827

Indian male, 29 YRS, Having 11 years of experience in Hospitality Industry with 3 yrs of Diploma in Hotel Management & MBA in Hr/ Hospitality. Looking for suitable job in Hospitality sector. Contact: +968 91426497,93993874.

Whatsapp: +91 9871750906. email: rohitnig1@gmail.com

Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment.

Contact 95244761

TOURS & TRAVELS Indian female 25 yrs, Bachelor in Travel & Tourism and 2 year exp in Oman as Travel consultant .GDS-Sabre, Amdeus. NOC Available.

Contact- 95883404

MISCELLANEOUS Indian, Male, 5+ years of experience in Accounts, Finance; Banking and Audit across GCC and India; Looking for suitable permanent placement; NOC, Release Available. Contact:+974-31216010, +91-9972363772; Email: ismail.04071990@gmail.com IT professional, B.E. in IT, CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, 3+yrs exp. in IT, valid Omani D/L seeking suitable placement in IT/Network/Server support. Contact 91496939.

B.E Engineer and also did NEBOSH (IGC), Fire and Safety (HABC) First Aid.3 year of Gulf experience As a Safety Engineer looking for job.

Available to join respective firm.

Contact number# 94618504, Email: shan37yousfani@gmail.com Indian Female, 22 BBA Graduate, Looking for suitable jobs in Accounting/ Admin/ Purchase/ Secretarial with good Communication skill and computer knowledge, Settled in Oman. Contact 92511657,97334325,93626288 , Email:Sumiap1421@gmail.com Indian Male, 26 years, 3 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures Aware of int. Standards, B tech in Mech engg. Contact- rahulkunnath23@ gmail.com, Mob-00917350860889 Indian, male, BE in mechani cal engineering(fresher) and diploma in HVAC designing and drafting. Looking for a job in the field of mechanical and HVAC. Contact 96890834846, abdulquddusruknuddin@gmail.com Sr Project Engineer, 30 Years, Mechanical, 8 Yrs. experience in Oman & Qatar, Qatar Petroleum approved, Experienced in EPIC Projects Tanks, Vessels, Piping, Steel structures.

Contact 00974 66772193, Email : snu057@gmail.com Indian male 21 bachelor’s of commerce (B.com) having 1 year experience as a salesmen in denhillz international and looking for job as a salesman or in new field in Oman.Contact: 94562777, Email: hammadakrami61@gmail.com Graduate in commerce with Total 20+ Years of experience in IT Industry having13 Years of experience in ATM switch Administration and operations &. 5 years of Bank experience in System Support, IT Administration and operation. NOC from sponsor available.

Contact – 98483443, email: cars2099@gmail.com Finance controller MBA finance (NOC Available) 23 yrs exp D/L. Contact: 95043106 HEAD OF PROJECTS: Having more than 20 years of experience in construction industry. Having more than 1 .5 years of experience in working in Oman. Available immediately with NOC from the employer. BE civil engineering.

Contact: 99893644

Indian female, MBA - HR, diploma in aviation & hospitality IATA, 5 yrs exp. looking for job in teaching, administration, HR & airport, now on family visa, seeking for suitable position. Contact: 99104529, e-mail- sivavedha@gmail.com Instrumentation Engg. with 10+ yrs exp. Qatar. OilField Instrumentation, Process Plant Instrumentation, Project Management, Installation & Commissioning, Troubleshooting & Repairs, Inspections & Maintenance, Instrument Calibration, PLC Programming, SCADA System, Job Assessment.

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Contact- 92119428, Email Id- subi.paulson@gmail.com B.E Engineer and also did NEBOSH (IGC), Fire and Safety (HABC) First Aid.3 year of Gulf experience As a Safety Engineer looking for job.

Available to join respective firm.

Contact 94618504, Email: shan37yousfani@gmail.com IT professional, B.E. in IT, CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, 3+yrs exp. in IT, valid Omani D/L seeking suitable placement in IT/Network/Server support. Contact 91496939.

Petrochemicals /Oil & Gas / automobile /construction / plastic polymer/package material procurement Specialist, MBA &18 YEARS seeking suitable job, NOC available. Contact: vved76@gmail. com and cell: 97813849 BSC Female Nurse having 9 years of experience ( 3 years in gulf).

Prometric passed - 86%. Currently in Oman. Contact : 95117123 Indian Female 32, PhD & M.Phil in Economics ILTES score 7.5, 10 years in teaching and software industries in Oman & India. Looking for job in Colleges and Universities as lecturer/ Professor/ English accent trainer.Contact:97746369.

E mail : najaf_1980@yahoo.com 28,male,ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts and Audit Department of different companies using Tally, Focus, Epicor & oracle software, ,NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement , GSM-97654769,email idabdullah.nooralam@yahoo.com Female, 25 with 8 yrs experience looking for admin/ HR job release & license available.

Email: neslinmoras@gmail.com 10 years financial controller seeks suitable job exp in banking, finance & accounting.

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Looking for part time accounting, reconciliation, internal audit, capable of handling any accounts work up to finalization in most of the software independently, 4 yrs experience. Contact: 97654769 / 91324962 B.Tech (ECE), MCSE, CCNA, 25 Male, Indian, currently on visit visa, seeks suitable job Mob No: 97438490. Email: akhil.anuraj.1991@gmail.com Indian male 24 yrs, looking for Sales job in Salalah, preferring electronics, Home appliances, Furniture. GSM 99492925 / 98871742 or ,kmfiroz6@gmail.com.

HACCP certified Food & Agricultural engineer, M Tech, Indian lady (24), seeking for suitable placement. Contact 92290733, praveena1692@gmail.com Indian male 22 years B. Com, holding a valid Oman driving license. Contact 96799287.

Female, M.Sc and B.Ed in Chemistry, Indian, having two years teaching experience, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 96300240, Email: nselvin@gmail.com Indian male 22 years B.Com, holding a valid Oman driving license.

Contact 98112738 CIVIL DIPLOMA HOLDER. India male. 8 years experience in building construction field, Valid oman driving license holder, seeking suitable jobs. N.O.C available.

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Contact 99883019

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SITUATION WANTED B.S.C in electrical, Experience:6 years in factory installation and maintenance and road lighting design and installation. #99817032, Email:engmmg24@yahoo.com B.Com, 2 yrs experience in Oman, Indian Male, 25 yrs with Driving License. Handling day today accounts activities upto finalization.

Proficient in Tally. Looking for suitable placement. Ph. 91470665 Indian Male, Over 9 years of experience in IT support and Accounting with Gulf experience. Now in Oman on visit visa.

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Indian male, 23 yrs. looking for suitable job my qualification is Diploma in Electronics, having 3 years of experience in the hardware and networking field.

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Contact 968 98718428 Bangladeshi Electrical Engineer searching job in Oman.

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Email : cianchay@yahoo.com 7 yrs hotel experience in customer service and sales. 2 years in call center customer service and sales looking out for job in retail for counter sales. Contact 71121806, e-mail:- joe.pet17@gmail.com Indian male Network Cabling technician (19-years Gulf experience) seeking for suitable placement. Contact : 0091-8089909265 (India),mail: mohithavp@gmail.com 33 years, Indian Male MSC, MBAHR having 8 yrs exp. (HR / Payroll / Admin) with Oman valid DL seeking suitable opening in Human Resource, Payroll & Admin/ backend jobs. Contact:00968- 99322978 Electronic Systems Engineer (UK Graduate) with skills in Robotics, Programming Languages, IC, PCB Design seeking suitable position, Indian female on Visit Visa.

Contact: 97848075 s.dinesh1508@gmail.com Indian male, MBA Finance & Marketing 28 yrs,6+ Exp, with oman D/L & NOC, Hospital ,Pharma, Herbal ,FMCG, F&B Marketing ,construction A/c & sales.

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Electrical Engineer (DEE), Having 17 year Experience (14 year in Gulf), Experts in Estimation, Design, Planning and construction activities of MEP work, seek Similar Placement with D/L & NOC Available. Contact: 97007489 Indian, bachelor of Commerce, experience in India & Oman as Sales & Management looking for a good position any kind of field. languages English, Arabic & Hindi.

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SITUATION WANTED BUSINESS LOOKING FOR SUB CONTRACTING JOBS An SME’S excellent grade construction company is looking for civil subcontracting jobs.

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Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & anti-termite treatment, general cleaning painting,Plumbing,Electrical, shifting. Contact Mundhir Al-Rizaiqi trading. L.L.C. Contact: 24810137, 99450130 We do building maintenance all kind of works.

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Contact: 94562777, E-mail: hammadakrami61@gmail.com An Indian senior mechanical engineer capable to start business or enhance existing business locally and internationally is interested to associate. Contact financially sound and decision makers only : 00968 9109 6940. kpopragmatic@gmail.com Indian male, 26 years, 3 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures, Aware of int. Standards, B tech in Mech engg. Contact-0091 7350860889 rahulkunnath23@gmail.com, Indian male, 23 yrs, BE in Mechanical Engineering looking for suitable job. Contact : 91504101 mail: nickfaiz93@gmail.com Electronics Technician , 4 Years experience as Electronics service engineer. Knowledge in all type of Electronics items. Looking for suitable placement. GSM- 99105043

Mechanical/Production Engineer, 3 years’ experience in production industry, B tech in Mech engg, Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera certified.

Contact 0091 9895233155, arn9895@gmail.com Sr Project Engineer, 30 Years, Mechanical, 8 Yrs. exp. in Oman & Qatar, Qatar Petroleum approved, Experienced in EPIC Projects Tanks, Vessels, Piping, Steel structures. Contact 00974 66772193 Mail;snu057@gmail.com.

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Available to join respective firm.

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Contact-Mob-00917350860889 rahulkunnath23@gmail.com Indian male: 24 years, diploma in computer science and B.E (CSE) having experience in hardware and networking seeking for the suitable job. Contact: 91170912, Email id: sales2@witoman.com