Times of Oman - October 8, 2016

SATURDAY October 8, 2016 6 Muharram 1438 AH

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U N I T E D NAT I O N S S P E C I A L E N VOY F O R Y E M E N

Role of Sultanate praised as Yemen ceasefire in sight MUSCAT: A 72-hour ceasefire in Yemen is to be announced within days, United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed has said.

He praised the efforts being exerted by the Sultanate under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said to end the war and peacefully settle the conflict in the sisterly Yemeni Republic, expressing his thanks and gratitude to His Majesty for all support rendered by the Sultanate to the UN efforts in this regard.

In an Interview with Oman News Agency (ONA), he said that the visit paid by Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General to the Sultan-

ate last February was to express the UN’s gratitude to His Majesty, his Government and the Omani people for the Sultanate’s efforts at the regional and international levels, as well as its continuous support for the UN’s efforts, particularly for the Yemeni crisis. >A3

GRUELLING EVENT

TASK FORCE TO FIGHT CHILD ABUSE

Huge participation in mega triathlon KHADIJA AL ZAADJALI

khadija@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: It was wet, sandy, gritty and gruelling, but those who survived Oman’s biggest ever triathlon punched the air with delight yesterday and shared hugs at the finish line.

Hundred and ten men and women from 24 different countries participated in what has now been labelled as the largest triathlon in the history of Oman.

Registration opened around 9:30 am on Friday, where individuals and national teams gathered in anticipation of the long day.

There were two grades of racers, Olympians who would cover 51.5 kilometres worth of water and land, and sprinters, who would cover 25.75 kilometres.

At 3 pm, the shore was lined with the triathletes, each with a specific coloured swimming cap: red for sprint and grey for Olympic.

The task force teams will be responsible for developing a strategic approach to child protection at the regional hospitals

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deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Dedicated child abuse units will be set up across Oman in the coming months in a bid to eradicate child abuse in the Sultanate.

According to Dr. Moza Al Hatmi, head of the Child Health section at the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Muscat, “We have sent circulars to all governorates to

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form this task force; it is a team where a group of physicians will be nominated to deal with cases of child abuse. Some of the governorates have already formed this team, but they haven’t started operating yet, but in a few months’ time, they will.”

In each region, the Regional Hospital Task Force of Child Abuse (RHTFCA) team will consist of paediatricians, doctors,

physicians, social workers and a member from the Child Protection Committee (CPC), which has been operating across Oman for many years.

“The RHTFCAs will be responsible for developing a strategic approach to child protection within children’s services at the regional hospitals. They will also need to formulate intervention plans for suspected and confirmed cases of child abuse, and they will be responsible for initiating the process of child protection to ensure the prevention of a premature return of the child to an unsafe environment or repeated abuse,” Al Hatmi added.

Besides this, the task force will need to focus on patient and family rehabilitation, liaise with CPCs to ensure that proper management

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Omani girl drowns in OMAN Sohar girl wins pool, friend dies too

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hassan@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: A college girl was severely injured in a bus accident in Samail on Thursday morning, according to Royal Oman Police.

The small bus was transporting four students from a college when it collided with a heavyduty vehicle at around 6am.

The driver and three girls sustained moderate injuries while one student is suffering from critical injuries. The ROP said that injured are being treated at Samail Hospital.

and follow up is provided for abuse cases, and finally they will be required to develop a strategic system for compiling reported cases.

RHTFCAs will work hand in hand with CPCs, which were formulated through Article 60 of the Child law.

The Article states, “Committees for child protection against violence, exploitation and abuse called (Child Protection Committee) shall be formed, pursuant to a decision issued by the Minister.

“This decision shall set out the terms of reference and working mechanism of said committees, without any prejudice to the provisions of the present law. The members of the CPCs shall enjoy judicial enforcement powers with regards to the implementation of the provisions of the present law.” >A2

Rain in parts of Oman, wadis overflow

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MUSCAT: An Omani teenager studying in Qatar died after drowning in a swimming pool at the university where she studied.

Reem Said Al Kalbani, from Oman, was found drowning in the swimming pool attached to Qatar University’s female dorms by her Qatari friend Noura Al Hidous, who attempted to save her by jumping into the pool, but ended up meeting the same fate.

The bodies of the two students aged 19 and 18, were recovered by Qatari authorities and sent for the autopsy.

Investigations on Dr. Hassan Al Dirham, President of Qatar University, mourned the losses of his students on his official twitter account saying, “We mourn the surprising deaths of two of our students, Noura Al Hidous and Reem Al Kalbani. I ask God to have mercy on them and forgive them and inspire patience and fortitude to their parents.”

The university is following up with the investigations but has yet to make a statement about the incident.

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MARKET

Robot trades in focus

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T U R B U L E N T WA D I S

Four rescued from vehicle stranded in wadi in Sohar Times News Service MUSCAT: Emergency crews rescued four people who were stranded in fast flowing wadi waters in Sohar, the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA) reported on Wednesday.

The people were rescued from their vehicle. A man sustained moderate injuries and a woman

survived with minor injuries, according to PACDA. PACDA said that the operation took less than 15 minutes and was accomplished with the help of citizens.

The injured were transferred to a nearby hospital. PACDA called people not to risk crossing flowing wadi waters and wait instead inside the vehicle until it is safer to drive.

Emergency crews rescued four people who were stranded in fast flowing wadi waters in Sohar, the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA) said. Photo - @PACDA_Oman

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BUSTLING MUTTRAH FISH MARKET The Corniche in Muscat is a scenic spot where people go to enjoy the beautiful scenery, but hidden in the vicinity is a fish market throbbing with life where buyers and sellers make deals. Here are some snapshots of the market

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The CPCs consist of usually four of five members from the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD), including a social worker, a Child Protection delegate, Director of the Social Service Department, then there is one member each from MoH, the Ministry of Education, the Royal Oman Police, Public Prosecution and NGOs. A major distinction between the RHTFCA and the CPC is that the former is purely medical in nature; they will be managing and dealing with the cases, which are reported from health facilities only, unlike the CPC, which will deal with other cases too “If any child protection measures are needed, RHTFCAs will also need to coordinate with the CPC because CPCs are responsible for providing protection to the children,” Al Hatmi pointed out.

“We have seen all the types of child abuse cases in Oman in the last few years, and most of these are linked to physical abuse or neglect. Ever since Oman acceded to the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1996, different sectors

have been structurally developed in ways to deal with the issue.”

“In 2014, the Child Law was passed by His Majesty the Sultan and since then both MoH and MoSD are working to implement the law for the protection and safety of children. You could say that the long-term aim is that we have a generation of children, who are not subjected to any form of child abuse within the society,” said Dr. Ibtisam Babiker Elnour from the Child Health Department at the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH).

“MoSD started addressing the issue of child abuse and violence against the children long ago and is still trying to help identify such children and provide care to them, however after the law was passed, the representation in these committees has increased at different institutes in the government, who are responsible for seeing to the needs of the children,” said Dr. Muna Al Saadoon.

Dr. Steven Atwood, consultant for UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund), who has been working with MoH to hold work-

shops on child abuse for medical professionals from around the country said, “I am working with MoH to increase the capacity of people working with women and children in the country, this is really a capacity development thing.

I think what’s impressive about Oman is that they are already moving in this direction and willing to talk about the issue.”

“The awareness programmes in North Sharqiyah started in 2007 and we saw that cases were being reported back due to better awareness; however later fewer cases were being notified, so we went back and reviewed the issue and held an orientation session for the healthcare providers in the region and taught them how to diagnose child abuse cases.”

“Now, it has become much better again with the reporting of such cases, the only problem we now is regarding schools, where teachers are not reporting the cases, so we only want to work on that,” said Dr. Fatma al Hudaifi, family physician, and in-charge of the Maternal and Child Health Programme in North Sharqiyah.

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MEETING

Alawi receives UN Envoy for Yemen, holds discussions

Rain falls in parts of Oman, wadis overflow

MUSCAT: Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs received in his office on Thursday Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General for Yemen, within the framework of the efforts being made by the Sultanate to support peace and stability in the region.

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Reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Rain fell in Rustaq, Ibri, Madha and Yanqul from morning until afternoon, a weather enthusiast said, quoting residents.

Bader Ali Al Baddaei, an administrator of www.rthmc.net, a local webbased forum that discusses weather in Oman, said that wadis were overflowing in Ibri and Rustaq.

“Many roads are already cut due to overflowing wadis,” the weather enthusiast added.

Oman Meteorology Department had predicted rains on Wednesday and Thursday over Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining wilayats towards afternoon.

OVERFLOWING: Oman Meteorology Department had predicted rains on Wednesday and Thursday over Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining wilayats towards afternoon. – www.rthmc.net

Sohar girl bags top slot with innovative app easier for passengers to communicate with cabin crew without disturbing anyone.

Even people, who are disabled, can make use of these Androidbased services

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FIRST PRIZE: Securing the top place among 132 participants, Hafsa Al Ansari, a young Omani student from the Sohar College of Applied Sciences, also won herself a trip to Berlin to attend the annual Falling Walls Lab conference. – Supplied photo

than six months and at last I won the award.”

Great honour She also said winning the award when more than 130 participants were present is a great honour.

Al Ansari also explained her project, “Breaking the Walls with High Sky Services,” which allows an innovative method of communication between passengers and cabin crew.

“The project makes it easier for passengers to communicate with cabin crew without disturbing anyone. Even people, who are disa-

bled, can make use of these Android-based services,” she added.

The project compiles an Android-based utility application, which helps in communication.

Passengers from their seat can select what they want from different categories, during flights, which includes catering services, childcare services, duty free shopping, toilet availability, etc.

More efficient The cabin crew would get notifications on their systems and would act accordingly, making the whole process much more efficient than it

EVENT

Indians in Oman remember Gandhi on non-violence day Times News Service MUSCAT: Indian expatriates in Oman remembered Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi, a preacher of non-violence and an inspiration across the world, while marking the International Day of Non-Violence in the capital.

The occasion was commemorated by the Embassy of India in association with the Rajyoga Centre for Self Development, at the Hotel Holiday Muscat on October 2, the birthday anniversary of Gandhi, considered an apostle of peace and non-violence.

A webcast of the inauguration of the new Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra (NRI Centre) in New Delhi by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was screened during the event, where over 300 people, including many Omani dignitaries, ambassadors and representatives of different embassies in Muscat, witnessed the celebration of Gandhi Jayanti and the International Day of Non-Violence. Col. Abdul

Regional situation The meeting discussed situations in the region particularly those at the Yemeni arena, as well as means of pushing the Yemeni negotiations forward in a manner that contributes in finding a peaceful solution to end the conflict in the sisterly Yemeni Republic.

During his visit to the Sultanate, it was expected that the

COMMEMORATED: The Embassy of India in association with the Rajyoga Centre for Self Development commemorated the occasion on October 2, the birthday anniversary of Gandhi. – Supplied photo

Wahab Al Balushi was the chief guest at the event.

Oasis of peace Gloria Gangte, chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of India, addressed the audience and highlighted the views of Gandhi on Ahimsa (nonviolence), Satyagraha, tolerance, and universal brotherhood.

Underlining the significance of Gandhi’s message, she highlighted how Oman has followed the philosophy of non-violence and peaceful co-existence under the exemplary and benign leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who has made Oman an oasis of peace in the midst of a region mired by unrest and conflicts.

Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs.

United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen would meet with several Yemeni parties as part of the endeavours to find a peaceful solution for the crisis. -ONA

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ceasefire to be announced soon’

The UN Envoy also commended the efforts exerted by the State of Kuwait under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, who exerted sincere efforts to reach a peaceful solution for this conflict.

As for the talks he conducted on Friday with delegations of the Yemeni Ansar Allah and Conference Party, who are currently in Muscat, he affirmed to ONA that an agreement will be declared during the few coming days on a 72 hour extendable ceasefire deal in Yemen, as well as activating the Truce and Coordination committee to make the deal come into force. “ I will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia later today to meet President Hadi for this purpose,” he added.

He pointed out that during the two coming weeks, the real paper of the UN integrated plan for

The project makes it

SOHAR: Hafsa Al Ansari, a young Omani student from the Sohar College of Applied Sciences has designed a new Android-based system, which facilitates better communication between passengers and the cabin crew on a flight.

The innovative concept and excellent application won her the first prize at the introductory Falling Walls Lab competition in Oman. Securing the top place among 132 participants, she also won herself a trip to Berlin to attend the annual Falling Walls Lab conference.

Speaking to the Times of Oman at the third Annual Research Forum organised by The Research Council, Al Ansari expressed her delight.

“I am very happy to have won this competition. I have been working on this project for more

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peace and solving the Yemeni issue will be put forward.

He affirmed that the Yemeni Ansar Allah and Conference Party are convinced on the importance of ceasefire as they agreed to activate the Truce and Coordination Committee.

He also affirmed that the two parties expressed their readiness to get involved with the Committee’s work, as this is the “most positive point during my talks” in the Sultanate of Oman. He further said that putting forward the real paper for the peace plan in Yemen to become a working plan in a bid to reach an integrated and comprehensive peace requires more consultations, as the ideas are available and the security matter should be crystalised, which includes withdrawal and handing over arms. -ONA

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is currently. The implementation of this system can be relatively easy due to its Android-based source.

More than 18,000 visit archaeological sites

Great potential The system will not be limited to airlines; instead it can be used for communication in other transport systems as well.

Al Ansari also mentioned that she would like more people to come up with such projects.

“I will be very happy to see other Omanis innovate and come up with new projects. I would support them with any expertise that I have now or learn in the future.”

SALALAH: In all 18,362 people visited Al Baleed and Samahram Archaeological Sites during September 2016, according to the latest statistics.

According to statistics from the Department of Frankincense Land Sites at His Majesty the Sultan’s Advisor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, Al Baleed Archaeological Park and Frankincense Land Museum received 11,266

visitors while Samahram Archaeological Site received 6,939 visitors, Wadi Dokka received 105 visitors and Wabar Archaeological site received 52 visitors.

The Office of HM the Sultan’s Adviser for Cultural Affairs is developing several archaeological sites and providing them with utilities to serve goals of cultural and archaeological tourism in the Governorate of Dhofar. -ONA

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REGION E F F E C T S O F S Y R I A’ S WA R

Education for Syrian children in Lebanon a huge challenge NABATIEH (LEBANON): Twelve-year-old Abdulrahman has not set foot in a classroom for nearly three years. Instead of going to school, he works at the grocer’s downstairs from 7am to 9pm, packing fruit and vegetables to support his family.

Since the family fled Syria in 2014, they rely on his wages, around $10 a day, and those of his 15-year-old brother who works in a garage, to buy food and rent a barely furnished flat.

Lagging far behind and shackled by adult responsibilities, the slight Abdulrahman sees no prospect of resuming his education.

“Dad hardly finds any work, so I have to. That’s it,” he said quietly when asked if he wanted to return to school.

He and his brother are among an estimated 250,000 Syrian refugee children in Lebanon who are out of school, often having missed years of formal education.

It is a crisis that ensures the effects of Syria’s war, now in its sixth year, will be long felt throughout the region, where hundreds of thousands more out-of-school children live. They face growing up as a lost generation vulnerable to abuse by traffickers and recruitment by extremist groups.

Western nations and Lebanon’s education ministry recognise the scale and significance of the issue.

Ambitious drive But an ambitious drive to provide schooling for all Syrians and poor Lebanese, funded with tens of millions of dollars a year, mostly from EU countries and the United Nations, has struggled to meet even interim enrollment targets.

Families interviewed by Reuters in different parts of Lebanon

for work because they fear arrest at army checkpoints, and rely on their children for income.

Abdulrahman’s family lives on around $750 a month if both children work, $500 of which goes towards rent. The rest is left for food for five people.

“We just about get by,” his father Faisal said, sitting on the floor of their empty living room. At age 53 and with an injured arm, the former farmer says he seeks manual labour locally but without success.

STRUGGLING TO MEET ENROLLMENT TARGETS: Syrian refugee children attend a class at a school in

Mount Lebanon, on Friday. – Reuters

spoke of a range of barriers to putting their children in school, including poverty and reliance on child labour, government-imposed movement restrictions and public schools turning Syrian pupils away as the new academic year begins.

Aid and rights groups report similar difficulties, some rooted in Lebanese government policy on refugees and others beyond its control.

Lebanon, which hosts more than 1 million Syrian refugees including nearly 500,000 children, last year launched a campaign to enroll 200,000 in public schools, expanding a “second shift” system of additional afternoon classes exclusively for Syrians.

The tiny Mediterranean country’s response to the Syrian crisis has often been praised by the international community, which has

repeatedly pledged to help it cope with the influx of refugees.

Donors gave $267 million for education in 2015, including the schools campaign, and another $207 million this year, according to an annual UN aid report and figures from the UN refugee agency, making education one of Lebanon’s best-funded sectors for Syria aid. But tens of thousands of places went unused as no more than 159,000 Syrians enrolled in public school, according to government and charity estimates.

An unknown number of those dropped out. Among Syrians aged 15-17, 95 per cent are not in school, Human Rights Watch said in a recent report. The plan to get Syrian children into school last year was ineffective in some areas: many places allocated for Syrians were

L I B YA

Oil money will go to Tripoli central bank, say eastern authorities BENGHAZI (LIBYA): Authorities in eastern Libya will allow revenues from rising oil production to be paid into the central bank in Tripoli even though they do not recognise the bank’s governor there, the head of Libya’s eastern parliament told Reuters in an interview.

The pledge is a sign authorities in the east, who have resisted a UN-backed unity government in Tripoli, may not try to take direct control of oil resources and revenues, at least for now. They have previously failed in attempts to export oil independently.

Agila Saleh, president of the east’s House of Representatives (HOR), said production should be managed by a unified National Oil Corporation (NOC) and revenues distributed fairly across Libya.

His comments came after the state-run NOC reopened major oil terminals seized last month by eastern military commander Khalifa Haftar, boosting national production by more than 200,000 barrels per day (bpd).

“The revenues of oil will be deposited in the central bank of Lib-

FAIR DISTRIBUTION: Agila Saleh, president of the east’s House of Representatives. – Reuters

ya and will be for all Libyans according to geographic distribution and density of population,” Saleh said. “All Libyans benefit from this wealth.”

The HOR has been based in the eastern city of Tobruk since 2014, when rival armed factions took control of Tripoli, deepening the political turmoil and conflict that emerged after an uprising toppled Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Libya was left with two competing sets of institutions in Tripoli and the

east, including rival branches of the NOC and the central bank. The UN-backed government is now operating from Tripoli, but has failed to win endorsement from the east.

Its leadership is currently drawing up a new list of ministers after seeing two proposed cabinets rejected by the HOR. The NOC announced a deal to unite in July. The central bank is still divided, though NOC revenues continued to go through the bank’s Tripoli headquarters throughout Libya’s conflict.

Saleh he was planning to meet NOC Chairman Mustafa Sanalla and eastern central bank governor Ali Hibri, noting the HOR had previously sacked Tripoli central bank governor Sadiq Al Kabir. “We will work to draft a new agreement with the (eastern) parliament’s finance committee for harmonising operations in the Libyan central bank and the NOC,” he said.

The European Union and the United States have imposed sanctions on Saleh. Saleh dismissed the sanctions as a “violation of Libyan sovereignty and democracy”. — Reuters

in schools far from where most refugees live, meaning at least 40,000 seats went unused, the New York-based rights watchdog’s Bassam Khawaja told Reuters.

Meanwhile, some schools were “contravening the (education) ministry’s policy by demanding additional documents” like residency permits, he added.

Refugees must pay $200 a year for legal residency. Most Syrians, 70 per cent of whom live in poverty, are illegal because they cannot afford that fee.

The education ministry has waived residency requirements for entry to public school, but families said some schools demanded residency, ID cards or other documents they did not have.

Residency rules also mean many parents do not leave home to look

Difficulties Other difficulties include transport - one family said they had to choose which of their two children they sent to school because it cost $30 a month for the bus - and language barriers, where the Lebanese curriculum uses English and French.

The education ministry said it was working to ensure that more schools implemented government policy on letting in Syrians.

Lebanon’s public school system was stretched even before the Syrian conflict and catered for only about 30 per cent of all Lebanese pupils, according to UN reports, raising questions over its capacity to absorb so many more children.

Charities have privately asked to be more involved in efforts to educate the refugees that remain outside public schools, including through programmes that can keep children learning but without awarding formal qualifications, sometimes using classrooms set up in tents.

Last year Lebanon hampered some of those efforts, Human Rights Watch said, including by asking at least one organisation to shut down some unofficial schools.

Syrian refugees themselves are also filling the gap, setting up

makeshift schools and volunteering as teachers, but without government approval.

Staff at one such school outside Beirut said the government had tried to close it, but the local town hall was negotiating to keep it open, provided it taught the Lebanese curriculum.

The education ministry said it recently allowed dozens of charities to operate programmes. A separate UN-funded catch-up scheme catered for nearly 18,000 children last year said UNICEF. The scale of the problem is also drawing new private sector initiatives. A project launched by the Clooney Foundation for Justice, backed by Google and Virgin, aims to enrol up to 10,000 children next year in schools operated by SABIS, an international company which has prepared students for college and high school exams.

It hopes to reach 50,000 children per year after that.

“It is a huge challenge... (but) we’re much better off having 200,000 kids educated,” SABIS CEO Carl Bistany said, noting that schools would be set up in areas most heavily populated by refugees. But ensuring all Syrian children receive education remains an almost impossible task.

“We’re not, at the start of the 2016 school year, in a situation where even if all of us club together all of our resources and capacity, we’re going to secure education for all Syrian children,” the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Lebanon country director Niamh Murnaghan said. Outside Beirut, another 12-year-old, Mohammed, sits at home all day waiting to know if he will get a place at the local school.

With term about begin, time is running out. — Reuters

Pressure grows on Russia to stop Aleppo bombing German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Moscow to use its influence with the Syrian government to end the bombardment of Aleppo

HOLDING POSITION: Syrian pro-government soldiers hold a position as they advance in Aleppo’s restive Bustan Al Basha neighbourhood on Thursday. – AFP

MOSCOW/BEIRUT: Russia on Friday faced growing international pressure to stop a devastating bombardment of the Syrian city of Aleppo backed by Moscow air power.

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said a draft put forward by France contained a number of unacceptable points and politicised the issue of humanitarian aid.

But Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia would support an eye-catching proposal by UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura to escort militants out of Aleppo personally. Russia was ready to call on the Syrian government to allow fighters from the Nusra Front to leave the city with their weapons, Lavrov said.

Lavrov was speaking a day after Syrian President Bashar Al Assad offered fighters and their families an amnesty to leave rebel-held eastern Aleppo under guarantee of safe passage to other parts of Syria held by the insurgents.

The offer follows two weeks of the heaviest bombardment of the 5-1/2-year civil war, which has killed hundreds of people trapped inside Aleppo’s eastern sector and torpedoed a US-backed peace initiative. More than 250,000 people are believed to be trapped in eastern Aleppo, facing severe shortages of food and medicine.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Russia to use its influence with the Syrian government to end the bombardment

of Aleppo, as her government opened the door to possible sanctions against Russia for its role in the conflict.

Merkel said there was no basis in international law for bombing hospitals and Moscow should use its influence with Assad to end the bombing of civilians.

“Russia has a lot of influence on Assad. We must end these atrocious crimes,” Merkel told an audience of party members in Germany.

US Secretary of State John Kerry said Russian and Syrian actions such as bombing hospitals in Syria cried out for a war crimes investigation. “Last night, the (Syrian) regime attacked yet another hospital and 20 people were killed and 100 people were wounded. Russia, and the regime, owe the world more than an explanation about why they keep hitting hospitals and medical facilities and children and women,” Kerry told reporters in Washington.

“These are acts that beg for an appropriate investigation of war crimes and those who commit these would and should be held accountable for these actions.”

Russia and Syria accuse the United States of supporting terrorists by backing rebel groups.

The Syrian and Russian governments say they target only militants. French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, speaking through an interpreter as he and Kerry spoke to reporters before they met at the State Department

in Washington said: “Tomorrow, will be a moment of truth - a moment of truth for all the members of the Security Council. Do you, yes or no, want a ceasefire in Aleppo? And the question is in particular for our Russian partners.”

Russia is expected to use its power of veto.

The Syrian army and its allies clashed on Friday in the south of Aleppo with rebels seeking to oust Assad, part of a pro-government offensive to retake the city.

The fighting was concentrated in Sheikh Saeed, a rebel-held district of the city next to Ramousah, where the most intense battles earlier this summer took place, but there were conflicting accounts of whether the army made any gains.

Air strikes on rebel-held eastern Aleppo by the Syrian military and Russian jets remained significantly lighter than during the previous two weeks following an army announcement on Wednesday that it would lessen its bombardment. “Today there’s no bombardment on the neighbourhoods in the city, until now.

We don’t know what will happen in an hour,” said Ammar Al Selmo, head of the civil defence rescue organisation in Aleppo.

A Syrian military source said the army had captured several important positions on Sheikh Saeed’s hilltop, but rebels said later that those gains had been reversed and that insurgents still held the area. — Reuters

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India to push for joint efforts to fight terrorism at BRICS meet India will also make

Modi-Putin bilateral discussion ahead of summit in Goa

efforts to revive BIMSTEC which assumes significance with the collapse of recent SAARC Summit after four countries apart from India pulled out of the meet to be hosted

by Pakistan over the issue of crossborder terrorism

NEW DELHI: India will strongly push at the BRICS Summit for joint efforts to tackle terrorism including action against countries providing safe havens and arms to terrorists while it will also make efforts to revive the seven-nation regional bloc BIMSTEC next week in Goa. Apart from the heads of governments of Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa to attend BRICS Summit on October 16, India has also received consent of Prime Ministers of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar (State Counsellor) for the outreach meet of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).

Agenda Briefing reporters, Secretary (Economic Relations) in External Affairs Ministry Amar Sinha said, “Agenda is drawn in a broad-brush manner. We will be looking at global economic and political situation. Obviously terrorism is very

DELIBERATIONS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin interact during the World Diamond Conference in New Delhi. - PTI file photo

important part of that.”

Though he said the issue of China blocking ban of Jaish-eMohammed chief Masood Azhar by the UN will not be taken up at BRICS because it was a bilateral issue with China and India does not want to bring such issues to the multilateral fora, he asserted that general principles pertaining to terrorism will be forcefully taken up.

And that will include “terrorism which is a global problem. It cannot be tackled individually and has to be tackled collectively. We cannot have a differential policy towards terrorism. There is no good terrorist or bad terrorist. So, these are the issues on which there will reiteration of national positions,” Sinha said.

He added that “there would be very strong paragraphs (in the BRICS outcome document) on terrorism including how to deal with countries that provide sanctuaries and safe havens. How to cut down the financing.

“At NSA-level meet, we have

also actually shifted the goalpost a little by talking about not only sources of finances but also sources from where they (terrorists) get arms and ammunition. These will be reflected in the BRICS discussions.”

India will also make efforts to revive BIMSTEC which assumes significance with the collapse of recent SAARC Summit after four countries apart from India pulled out of the meet to be hosted by Pakistan over the issue of crossborder terrorism, maintaining that environment was not conducive to hold such an event.

Three MoUs including those on cooperation in the area of environment and customs have been agreed upon by the BRICS countries, Sinha said, adding the pact pertaining to customs will help in breaking the trade barriers between these countries.

The other key issues to be taken up during these significant diplomatic outreach events include cooperation areas of economy, tourism, connectivity, cultural,

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold detailed bilateral discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week on a range of issues including cooperation in the areas of defence, security, trade and investment, a day ahead of the BRICS summit in Goa to be held on October 16.

The meeting between the two comes in the backdrop of the the first ever joint RussiaPakistan military exercise recently.

It also comes at a time when India is undertaking largescale defence modernisation programme involving replacing old Russian equipment with modern ones from the country

education and sports.

The main BRICS Summit on October 16 will begin with a photo opportunity followed by restricted talks between the leaders and later a meeting of business captains from the member-countries.

In the second half, after the speech of the leaders, there will be BRICS and BIMSTEC retreat.

On BIMSTEC, Secretary (East) in MEA said Preeti Saran said the directions by the leaders will be followed to “reinvigorate and rejuvenate” the grouping while noting that since the regional bloc was celebrating 20 years it was the best time to do so.

There are no differences between the BIMSTEC countries whether it is an issue of terrorism or connectivity, the bloc has “positive agenda” which will be discussed and taken forward, Saran said.

Security situation in Afghanistan, Syria and Sudan is also expected to be discussed when the BRICS leaders take up important regional and international issues.

itself and from other nations.

Defence, security, regional issues, besides trade and investment cooperation will be discussed during the bilateral meeting, official sources said.

Some of the most important defence deals currently under discussion are purchase of 5 S-400 ‘Triumf’ long-range air defence missile systems, Kamov-28 helicopters and upgradation of the Sukhoi 30MKIs. Another project under focus would be the long pending joint development of the fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA).

India is also looking at leasing an Akula-class nuclear submarine from Russia. - PTI

The sherpas of BRICS countries will be finalising the draft outcome document in next few days and India is also expected to propose a BRICS fund for Syria.

Noting that in the absence of global legal regime or Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT), Sinha said there was a view among the BRICS countries that they should cooperate in the area of counterterrorism even if there was no agreement on the definition of it.

India-initiated CCIT is stuck at the UN as there is no agreement among the UN members on the definition of terrorism.

Asked if there will be any expansion of BRICS, Sinha said there was no thought of expansion and in fact, the grouping was in the consolidation stage.

Since assuming Presidency of BRICS in February, India scheduled 115 events to mark the Summit which included two BRICS parliamentarian meets, 15 ministerial interactions and meeting of 56 working groups. - PTI

BIHAR

Supreme Court stays Patna HC order quashing liquor ban law NEW DELHI: In a relief to the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar, Supreme Court on Friday stayed the operation of Patna High Court judgement quashing the state’s law banning sale and consumption of all types of liquor, saying liquor and fundamental rights “do not go together”.

A bench of justices Dipak Misra and U. U. Lalit also issued notices to all the respondents including some liquor manufacturers, on whose plea the high court had held as illegal and unconstitutional Bihar government’s prohibition law and posted the matter for hearing after eight weeks.

Fundamental rights “Liquor and fundamental rights do not go together,” was how the apex court observed before passing the interim order on the appeal against the high court’s verdict.

“As an interim measure, it is directed that there shall be stay of operation of the judgement and order passed by the division bench of the Patna High Court,” the bench said.

Verdict challenged Bihar government has challenged the high court verdict of September 30 which had quashed the notification banning consumption and sale of liquor in the state.

However, after the law was set aside, the Grand Secular Alliance government came out with a new law banning sale and consumption of liquor, which was notified on the Gandhi Jayanti day on October 2.

Senior advocate Gopal Subramaniam, assisted by advocates Gopal Singh and Keshav Mohan, told the bench on behalf of the state government that after high court’s order, Bihar has notified a new law on October 2 which repealed the old legislation. “The new law is not under challenge. The high court judgement was in relation to the old law,” he said. - PTI

DETERMINED

India to seal border with Pakistan by December, 2018: Rajnath JAISALMER: India will completely seal the border with Pakistan by December, 2018 by using all effective means including technological solutions, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Friday.

Speaking to media after reviewing the security situation on border with ministers and officials of four states, Singh said India is planning to seal the entire border with Pakistan by December 2018 and a proper monitoring mechanism would be in place at the central and state government levels for it.

He also mooted setting up a border security grid for which suggestions have been invited from all the concerned stakeholders including

the states which share border with Pakistan.

“It is a new concept. We will be framing guidelines after getting suggestions from all stake holders,” Singh said.

The home minister said that the government was determined to completely seal the borders with Pakistan by December 2018 and added “this project will be periodically monitored by Home Secretary at the central level, Border Security Force from the security forces perspective and chief secretaries at the state level.”

He said under the action plan of sealing the border, technology will also be used. “Like we have river-

ine and Sir Creek area in Gujarat, there we will make maximum use of technology for effective sealing of border”.

Singh chaired the meeting attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab state Sukhbir Singh Badal, Gujarat and Rajasthan’s Home Ministers Pradeepsinh Jadeja and Gulab Chand Kataria respectively and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Brij Raj Sharma, an official said.

Senior BSF officials were present at the meeting here which reviewed security arrangements on the border in the wake of tension between India and Pakistan.

‘KAZIRANGA EXPRESS’

Soon, a special train to take you to land of one-horned rhinos NEW DELHI: There is a good news for those who are charmed by the India’s northeast and want to explore its rich wildlife: The Ministry of Railways is working on a proposal to roll out a ‘Kaziranga Express’ for Assam.

Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain, who is an MP from Assam, mooted the proposal for a ‘Kaziranga Express’ on the lines of ‘Tiger Express’ which was launched in June this year for Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks in Madhya Pradesh, a ministry official said.

The Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site and is known to host 70 per cent of the world’s one-horned rhinoceroses.

It is also home to a large number of tigers, elephants, wild water buffaloes and swamp deer.

Anurag Singh, MD, Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC), said, “At present, the project is at a very nascent stage. We are working on an itinerary. We need to work on a model

PROPOSAL: A pair of onehorned rhinos at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, some 45km from Guwahati. The Ministry of Railways is working on a proposal to roll out a ‘Kaziranga Express’ for Assam. - AFP file photo

which we can sustain for a long time. Our report is likely to be finalised within this month.”

Besides Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, Kamakhya temple, Manas National Park and tea gardens of Assam, a road trip to Shillong could be part of the itinerary, according to IRCTC, which will work along with ATDC to finalise the plan.

Tourists will be offered a complete package, which will include

rail journey, food, hotel, local commute, jungle safari, among others. Like the ‘Tiger Express’ launched on World Environment Day, this train, too, will have semiluxury coaches and a dining car.

ATDC’s focus on a “sustainable model” is significant in the context of poor occupancy seen by ‘Tiger Express’ earlier this year, which had to ply with a little over 20 passengers, resulting in huge financial losses.

A dedicated train for north-east is in line with prime minister’s promise of reducing isolation of north-eastern states through its pro-active ‘Act East Policy’.

Soon after taking charge as MoS, Gohain had told PTI, “I am from the northeast. These states are hilly region. So, ensuring rail connectivity is a difficult task, but our government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to provide rail connectivity to all northeastern states by 2020 and we will work towards the goal.” - PTI

Meanwhile, National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday registered a case to probe the conspiracy behind the unsuccessful attack on an army installation in Kupwara where three terrorists were killed by the alert troops.

An NIA team was at the spot taking over the evidence collected by the army, besides the bodies of the three terrorists killed after a fierce encounter at north Kashmir’s Langate, 82km from here, official sources said.

Thursday’s unsuccessful attack came three weeks after terrorists had stormed an army camp on September 18 in Uri, killing 19 soldiers. - PTI

PARLEYS: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh chairs a meeting with Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia, the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, the Union Home Secretary, Rajiv Mehrishi, the Secretary (Border Management), Susheel Kumar and senior officers of MHA and BSF over the sealing on Indo-Pak border, in Jaisalmer on Friday. - PTI

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PAKISTAN $1b Sukuk bond proves global confidence in Pakistan: Dar Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the 5.5 per cent rate was 1.25 per cent less than the one proposed by the five banks hired as joint lead managers to undertake the Sukuk bond transaction

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said global investors have shown confidence in Pakistan’s economy and shrugged off growing tensions with India while subscribing to the $1 billion Sukuk bond at the lowest ever interest rate of 5.5 per cent.

“The 5.5 per cent rate was 1.25 per cent less than the one proposed by the five banks hired as joint lead managers to undertake the Sukuk bond transaction,” said a jubilant Dar while addressing a press conference after the successful launch of the bond.

Pakistan expects the money will be transferred to the treasury next week, increasing its overall foreign currency reserves to $24.5 billion, including $5 billion with

ENGROSSED: Pakistani stockbrokers chat as they watch share prices on a digital screen during a trading session at the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) in Karachi on May 20, 2013. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that no Pakistani invested in the Sukuk bond. - AFP file photo

commercial banks.

The reserves are sufficient to finance an import bill of more than five months.

Historic low “The 5.5 per cent is historic low rate is better than recent sovereign issuance of bonds by both Bahrain and Sri Lanka, the credit ratings of which are higher than Pakistan,” said Dar.

He added that the joint lead managers were of the view that tensions at Line of Control (LoC) could negatively affect the transaction and Pakistan should offer the initial pricing close to 6.75 per cent.

Over 100 blue chip institutional international investors including investment advisers, asset managers, banks and trusts mutual funds, pension funds and hedge funds for all across the globe

placed the orders.

Dar said since tensions rose at LoC, the yield on Pakistan’s 2014 Sukuk bond declined by 0.6 per cent, showing international investors’ nervousness.“However, Pakistan’s economic progress during last three years did not let the investors’ confidence shatter who bought Sukuk bonds at 5.5 per cent.” It was the best ever Sukuk deal by any federal government

but the transaction would add $1 billion into Pakistan’s debt pile, said Dr Ashfaque Hasan Khan, former director general of debt at the finance ministry.

However, the finance minister said that the overall country’s debt would not grow, as the federal government will retire an equivalent amount, about Rs104.5 billion, in domestic debt.

Dar said the country received $2.4 billion offers from almost all the regions.

As many as 38 per cent of the total offers were from Europe, 27 each from North America and Middle East, 6 per cent from Asia and remaining 2 per cent from other parts of the world.

Dar maintained that no Pakistani invested in the Sukuk bonds.

He said about 90 international investors bought Pakistani bonds out of 124 who showed interest.

To a question, the minister said that the names of the investors cannot be disclosed under the international obligations.

The minister strongly rebutted rumours that Saudi Arabia has asked Pakistan to return the $1.5 billion gift it gave three years back. “It is an imagination of sick minds and aimed at spoiling PakSaudi brotherly relations,” said the finance minister.

A relatively unknown news website claimed that Saudi Arabia was asking for its money.

Dar said that he has passed the directions to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to shutdown such websites that are working against the interests of the country. - Express Tribune

JAFFER EXPRESS

Pakistan train bombings kill at least four QUETTA: Two bombs targeting a train in the western Pakistani province of Balochistan killed at least four people on Friday and wounded 16, officials said.

The bombs hit the Jaffer Express which runs between the provincial capital, Quetta, and Rawalpindi, next to the capital, Islamabad, said Kashif Akhtar, a senior railways official in Quetta.

“The train was stopped, and then as people were leaving the train, there was another explosion under a different (carriage),” he told Reuters.

No group had claimed responsibility for the explosions near the town of Mach, about 65 km (40 miles) southeast of Quetta.

Ethnic Baloch rebel forces have targeted transport infrastructure in the province in the past.

Railways Minister Khwaja Saad Rafique, addressing reporters outside parliament in Islamabad, confirmed the attack.

Railway services from Quetta had been suspended and rescue services were tending to the wounded, Akhtar said.

Security forces foiled a similar attack on Thursday as an attacker laid explosives on a railway track near Quetta, he said.

Attacks on infrastructure in Balochistan are a cause of concern for Pakistan’s neighbour and “allweather” friend China.

Beijing is investing $46 billion in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor project, which aims to link western China to Pakistan’s Arabia Sea with a network of road, rail and energy pipelines.

Many of the routes pass through Balochistan. - Reuters

L O S S - M A K I N G NAT I O NA L C A R R I E R

Rightsizing: Layoffs and recruitments expected in PIA KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is working on a plan to induct new blood and lay off unqualified employees in a bid to turn around the loss-making national carrier, officials said on Thursday.

“Rightsizing is desperately needed in PIA,” spokesman Danyal Gilan said in reply to media queries. The airline was reviewing the number of employees required for its current fleet and operations.

“However, the exact number of excess employees has yet to be calculated,” he said.

“The PIA management is aiming to appoint the most suitable professionals for every position.”

For this purpose, new recruitments would also be done “soon”

particularly for pilots, flight attendants and cabin crew, he said.

At present, PIA employs around 18,000 people for a fleet of 37 aircraft. An official of the airlines, who asked not to be named, said out of a total 37 aircraft, some 34 to 35 remain in operation.

This means that around 500 staffers are employed for each aircraft for operations in PIA against the global best practice of employing around 200 employees per aircraft.

He said PIA had not outsourced a single department so far as it managed its own kitchen, engineering department and hotels.

“Many airlines around the world have outsourced some departments to keep complete focus on

At present, PIA employs around 18,000 people for a fleet of 37 aircraft

their core business of flying passengers,” he said.

Even if the number of outsourced employees were to be included in the calculations, the world’s best performing airlines still employ fewer employees than PIA. He said that a study was under way to determine how many employees would be recruited and

how many would be fired.

“The timeline to do this is yet to be determined. However, it will be done soon,” he said.

Upgraded service He said the process was aimed at making the airlines more professional and commercially viable.

“The layoffs would be made in

the departments that are overstaffed,” he said.

“It is premature to say whether the airlines would introduce an early retirement scheme to lay off surplus staffers,” he replied.

In August 2016, PIA had already recruited 100 fresh employees to serve passengers on premier flights started in the same month

on Islamabad/Lahore-and-London routes.

The upgraded service was launched after acquisition of one wide-bodied A330-330 on wet lease from Sri Lanka in July 2016.

The airlines may hire more employees ahead of the launch of premier flights to/from London from other cities of Pakistan. Besides, the national carrier is also considering operating the upgraded flights on other international routes like Pakistan-China one.

Premier flights on more routes would begin with the arrival of two more A330-330 from Sri Lanka on wet lease by February 2017. PIA reported a net loss of Rs20.55 billion for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015. - Express Tribune

BRT PROJECT

Karachi’s Green Line bus route to be extended; cost revised upwards by 52% ISLAMABAD: The federal government approved a revised green line bus rapid transit (BRT) project at a cost of Rs24.6 billion for the country’s largest metropolitan while also sanctioning funds to strengthen the country’s Indus Water Commission.

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved ten schemes at a cost of Rs91.6 billion. The CDWP has the mandate to approve up to Rs3 billion schemes and recommend projects that have a higher cost for final approval of the Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec).

Headed by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, the CDWP revised the cost of Karachi metro bus project upwards by 52 per cent to Rs24.6 billion in addition to approving changes in its design.

In December 2014, the Ecnec had approved the mass transit project at a cost of Rs16.1 billion after it cut the length of the route by 3.2km. However, the provincial government expressed concerns and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced to extend the scope and length of the project.

In February this year, the prime minister had inaugurated the Green Line BRT at Karachi’s Anu Bhai Park.

The project starts from Karachi’s Surjani Town area and will now go all the way to the Central District business area in Saddar.

ESCALATION IN COST: Initially approved at Rs16.1b, Karachi metro bus project will now cost Rs24.6b. The project starts from Karachi’s Surjani Town area and will now go all the way to the Central District business area in Saddar. - Express Tribune

The federal government is funding the project.

Foreign funding The CDWP also approved to conduct a detailed engineering design of the Peshawar bus rapid transit project at a cost of Rs1.25 billion.

The provincial government had to seek CDWP’s approval due to the project’s foreign funding.

The CDWP cleared a revised Rawalpindi-Islamabad metro bus project at a cost of Rs44.7 billion for final approval of the Ecnec.

Unlike almost every other project that is put for revision due to escalation in cost, the Islamabad metro project was brought for the CDWP approval after savings occurred against original estimates.

However, the cost of allied infrastructure is not part of the PC-I approved by the CDWP earlier.

In water resource sector, the CDWP approved capacity building of the office of Pakistan Commissioner for Indus water project at a cost of Rs303 million.

The CDWP also approved two

higher education sector projects worth Rs3.3 billion, which includes expansion and upgrade of the International Islamic University sector H-10, Islamabad at the cost of Rs2.6 billion and upgrade of the University of Hazara campus at Havelian to a fully-fledged university worth Rs819 million.

The CDWP approved establishment and operationalising of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS) across the country at the total cost of Rs5.3 billion.

While giving his observation on the project, Iqbal directed the Federal Education Ministry to engage provincial authorities to avoid redundancy and decrease duration of the programme from three to two years starting from 2016 to 2018.

In the health sector, CDWP approved construction of a 150bed state-of-the-art hospital at Haveli Kahutta, in Pakistan-administered-Kashmir, at a cost of Rs1.7 billion.

In the IT sector, the CDWP approved citizen feedback monitoring programme at a cost of Rs212 million and recommended Pehur canal extension project in district Swabi worth Rs10.2 billion to Ecnec. The CDWP also gave concept clearance of two projects including Karachi harbour crossing at the cost of Rs1 billion and establishment of new geodetic datum of Pakistan worth Rs1.6 billion. - Express Tribune

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WORLD Colombian president Santos awarded Nobel Peace Prize The Norwegian Nobel Committee said Santos had brought one of the longest civil wars in modern history significantly closer to a peaceful solution

OSLO/BOGOTA: Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos won the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his efforts to end a 52-year-old war with Marxist guerrillas, a surprise choice and a show of support days after voters rejected a peace deal he signed with the rebels.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said Santos had brought one of the longest civil wars in modern history significantly closer to a peaceful solution, but there was still a danger the peace process could collapse.

The award excluded FARC guerrilla leader Rodrigo Londono, better known by his nom de guerre Timochenko, who signed the peace accord with Santos in Cartagena on September 26.

Santos has promised to revive the plan even though Colombians narrowly rejected it in a referendum on Sunday. Many voters believed it was too lenient on the FARC guerrillas. “There is a real danger that the peace process will come to a halt and that civil war will flare up again. This makes it even more important that the parties ... continue to respect the ceasefire,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.

HONOURED: Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos delivers a speech next to his wife Maria Clemencia Rodriguez after winning the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, at Casa de Narino presidential palace in Bogota. – AFP

“The fact that a majority of the voters said ‘No’ to the peace accord does not necessarily mean that the peace process is dead.”

“I infinitely appreciate from all of my heart this honourable distinction, not in my name, but the name of all Colombians, and especially the millions of victims that have been left by the conflict we have suffered for more than 50 years,” Santos, 65, said in a brief statement.

“Thank God peace is close.

Peace is possible.”

Asked why Londono was left out, committee leader Kaci Kullmann Five said Santos had been central to the process.

“President Santos has been taking the very first and historic initiative. There have been other tries, but this time he went all-in as leader of the government with a strong will to reach a result. That’s why we have put the emphasis on president.”

She declined to elaborate on Londono’s role. Londono via Twitter congratulated Santos, and thanked countries including Cuba and Venezuela for supporting the process. “The only prize to which we aspire is that of peace with social justice for a Colombia without paramilitarism, without retaliation nor lies,” he wrote on his personal Twitter account after the award went only to Santos.

First Latin American Santos is the first Latin American to receive the peace prize since indigenous rights campaigner Rigoberta Menchu of Guatemala won in 1992, and is the second Colombian laureate after writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who won the literature prize in 1982.

The scion of one of Colombia’s most prosperous families, Santos was not thought likely to spearhead a peace process with FARC, or Revolutionary Armed Forces

of Colombia. But though he had served as defence minister under hardline ex-president Alvaro Uribe, when the FARC were weakened by a US-backed offensive, Santos has used his two terms in office to open negotiations with rebel leaders in four years of talks.

The peace talks made bitter enemies of Santos and Uribe, who accused his former protege of betraying FARC victims. Uribe founded a new right-wing political party, won a Senate seat and led the “No” camp in the referendum. But Uribe commented on the award from his Twitter account. “I congratulate President Santos for the Nobel and hope it helps move towards changes to accord which is so damaging to democracy.”

The news may anger those Colombians who see Santos’ bid for peace with the FARC as selling out the nation as he negotiated terms that they see as an embar-

rassment. But the fact that his rebel foe did not receive the prize alongside him may be a relief to Santos, given political tensions following the referendum. It may also give Santos a moral boost in talks with Uribe.

“This gives me hope that the prize will bring peace with the FARC, though it cannot come above the will of the people,” said Adriana Perez, a 26-year old teacher in Bogota.

Another, 35-year-old Juan Tomas Gomez said he was “sure it would help bring an end to the war” as he unloaded food from a truck. A joint win could have set back sensitive talks with the opposition as Santos tries to negotiate new terms with the “No” camp and possibly persuade the FARC to accept changes to the original accord.

The “No” vote was a disaster for Santos, who had hoped to turn his focus quickly to other matters including possible talks with the smaller ELN rebel group, tax reform and other economic measures to compensate for a drop in oil income.

Some Nobel watchers had taken Colombia off their lists of favourites after Santos’ referendum defeat.

“The peace accord was indeed a major achievement and, although the referendum was a setback, hopefully this award will help peace builders maintain the momentum needed to keep the process moving forward,” Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Director Dan Smith said in a statement.

The United Nations human rights office, which does not usually comment on Nobel Peace Prizes, said the award was a recognition of the importance of the conflict in Colombia.

The Nobel Peace Prize, worth 8 million Swedish crowns ($930,000), will be presented in Oslo on December 10. — Reuters

DEFENCE TIES

‘Philippine military can cope without American aid’ MANILA: US-Philippines ties are going through “bumps on the road” and the Philippine military could manage if treaty ally the United States were to withdraw aid, the defence minister said on Friday.

The Philippines intended to buy arms from China and Russia and there had been no adverse reaction from within the military to President Rodrigo Duterte’s vows to scale back defence ties with the United States, Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said.

Lorenzana’s remarks suggested he was following other top officials in Duterte’s administration in rallying behind the maverick president’s tough anti-US agenda after weeks of scrambling to manage the fallout from his outbursts and threats to downgrade the alliance.

Lorenzana had on Wednesday set a conciliatory tone, saying Duterte may have been misinformed when he said US-Philippine military exercises were no benefit to his country. But on Friday Lorenzana said the value of US military aid to the Philippines was “not that much”, and the military could ask Congress to make up for a shortfall of some $50 million-$100 million a year in US military aid. “We can live without (that),” Lorenzana told a foreign correspondents’ forum.

US State Department spokesman John Kirby responded to that saying total US assistance to the Philippines in the fiscal year that began on October 1 was $180 million “and we’re committed” to delivering that.

Lorenzana said he believed Duterte’s objective was to diversify Philippines’ foreign ties and cut dependency on former colonial ruler the United States. “The president is trying to develop a relationship with the US that is not too dependent on one country,” he said.

Lorenzana said there had been no official directive to scrap a twoyear-old Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement. — Reuters

FEROCIOUS STORM

Toll from Hurricane Matthew in Haiti rises to more than 800 ORLANDO (FLORIDA): Hurricane Matthew, carrying winds of 120 miles per hour (195 kph), lashed central Florida on Friday, hugging the Atlantic coast as it moved north and threatened more destruction after killing more than 800 people and leaving thousands homeless in Haiti.

Matthew, the first major hurricane that could hit the United States head on in more than a decade, triggered mass evacuations along the coast from Florida through Georgia and into South Carolina and North Carolina.

Southern Florida escaped the brunt of the storm overnight, but US President Barack Obama and other officials urged people farther north not to get complacent.

The Florida city of Jacksonville

could face significant flooding, Florida Governor Rick Scott said.

The storm had cut power to some 600,000 households in the state, he told a news conference.

In the Caribbean country of Haiti, where poor rural communities were ravaged by Matthew, the death toll surged to at least 842 people on Friday, as information trickled in from remote areas previously cut off by the storm, according to a Reuters tally of death tolls given by officials.

Matthew smashed through the tip of Haiti’s western peninsula on Tuesday with 145 mph (233 kph) winds and torrential rain.

Some 61,500 people were in shelters, officials said, after the storm pushed the sea into fragile coastal villages, some of which

FIRST MAJOR HURRICANE: A downed tree from high winds rests against a car after Hurricane Matthew passes through on Friday in Ormond Beach, Florida. – AFP

were only now being contacted.

Cellphone networks were down and roads were flooded by sea and river water in Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas. Aid has

been slow to reach towns and villages around the peninsula. Instead, locals have been helping each other. “My house wasn’t destroyed, so I am receiving people,

like it’s a temporary shelter,” said Bellony Amazan in the town of Cavaillon, where around a dozen people died. Amazan said she had no food to give people.

“The winds are ferocious right now,” said Jeff Piotrowski, a 40-year-old storm chaser from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who early on Friday was near Cape Canaveral, home to the country’s main space launch site. The storm downed power lines and trees and destroyed billboards in Cape Canaveral, he said.

No significant damage or injuries were reported in West Palm Beach and other cities and towns in south Florida where the storm brought down trees and power lines earlier in the night, CNN and local media reported.

Craig Fugate, director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said he was concerned that relatively light damage so far could give people farther north a false sense of security.

NASA and the US Air Force, which operate the Cape Canaveral launch site, had taken steps to safeguard personnel and equipment. A team of 116 employees was bunkered down inside Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Control Center to ride out the hurricane.

Matthew lessened in intensity on Thursday night and into Friday morning, the National Hurricane Center said, but was still a Category 3 storm on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale of hurricane intensity. Category 5 is the strongest. — Reuters

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LIFESTYLE FAMILY

N

o one really relishes the idea of growing older and experiencing the health issues that can accompany ageing. If there was one thing you could do to significantly improve your chances of staying mentally sharp, physically healthy, and independent throughout your golden years, wouldn’t you do it?

Exercise has health benefits for people of all ages, and it’s especially important for seniors. Regular exercise can allow people 65 and older to live independently, reduce their risks of falling and breaking bones, and lower their chances of developing serious illnesses like cancer, heart disease, joint issues, diabetes and high blood pressure, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Yet only about 40 per cent of Americans between 65 and 74 meet physical activity guidelines, and activity levels decrease even more as people grow older, the CDC says.

Everyone wants to discover the fountain of youth, that medicine or treatment or face cream that will keep them looking and feeling great well into old age, says Brian Zehetner, director of health and fitness for Planet Fitness and co-author of Working Out Sucks (And Why It Doesn’t Have To). “But that secret has already been discovered.

It’s exercise, and it works just as well for senior citizens as it does for people of any age group.”

If you’ve never really exercised before, or want to increase your current exercise level, you may have thought about joining a gym. You may have even walked into one intending to join — and walked right back out when you saw it was crowded with young, fit people. Your experience wouldn’t be unique; a Planet Fitness survey of seniors who don’t go to the gym found more than a third say they find the gym intimidating, and more than half of those who are intimidated say they fear being judged by other members.

We call that ‘gym-timidation,’ Zehetner says. “It’s that feeling that others in the gym will judge you for

being less than perfect, and it can keep people of all ages, including seniors, from getting the exercise they need. But it doesn’t have to.”

People older than 60 who exercise on a weekly basis feel 12.3 years younger than their real age, the Planet Fitness survey found. In comparison, those who don’t exercise claim to feel only 5.6 years younger than their actual age. Gym-going seniors say they go to feel better physically (91 per cent), live a longer life (70 per cent), feel better mentally (64 per cent) and socialise (37 per cent).

Here are few ways to overcome gym-timidation: z Start slowly. Whether you’re new to exercise in general or just new to a gym environment, everyone has limitations. It’s important to know and respect yours. It’s frustrating to injure yourself while trying to improve your health, and as you get older it takes longer to recover from injuries. Be safe and smart by going slowly, and establishing a foundation that encompasses cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, and flexibility. z Don’t be afraid to ask for help. New and unfamiliar exercise equipment can be intimidating, but it’s important to work out safely. Your gym’s trainers and staff are there to help ensure you know how to use the equipment safely and effectively.

z Don’t be too distressed or discouraged by discomfort. People of all ages can experience stiff joints, muscle soreness, and other minor discomforts when they begin to exercise. These are all signs your body is aware of the stress you’re putting it through and is responding and adapting — it’s part of the process of getting more fit. Exercise will become easier over time, and it won’t take you as long to recover from discomfort. z Find a workout buddy. Having a friend along can be motivational when you try something new. Even better, working out side-by-side with a buddy can help you measure the intensity of your workout. If you can carry on a conversation while working out, you’re getting a moderate level of activity. If you can’t talk without pausing for breath every few words, you’re getting a more vigorous workout. —BPT

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passenger cars to strange-looking models built only for racing. Formula One race cars (also called Grand Prix cars) are the fastest, most powerful motor cars. They are also some of the most expensive. Indy cars are named for the famous Indianapolis 500.

Stock cars are sedans that look like regular cars, but they have been altered for extreme speed.

The green flag signals the start of a race. It is also waved after a caution flag to indicate that the race has restarted.

A still blue flag tells a driver that another car is close behind. A waving blue flag means the driver is about to be overtaken.

A still yellow flag indicates danger ahead. When waved, it indicates ex-

treme caution; drivers must slow down and be ready to stop. No passing is allowed. A still red-and-yellow flag signals a slippery track. When waved, it means the track is very slippery.

Waved by a starter, the white flag signals the last lap. At some races, a white flag warns that a rescue vehicle is on the track.

A black flag signals an infraction or mechanical problem, and the driver must pull into the pits. The flag is displayed with a board listing the car’s number.

A red flag means the track is unraceable due to weather, oil slicks or an accident. All cars must stop as quickly as possible. The checkered flag indicates the finish of the race and is waved for all finishers.

Some racing terms cc: These letters stand for cubic centimetres. There are 1,000 cc’s in 1 litre.

Chassis: The car frame, wheels and suspension.

Formula: A set of rules for entering a race. They often specify the size of engine and design of the car.

Litre: The size of a racing car engine is measured in litres.

Monocoque: A chassis built as one piece.

Roll cage: A metal frame that protects the driver from injury if the car flips over.

Slicks: Smooth tyres that can only be used on dry circuits.

Spoiler: Aerodynamic frame parts at the front and rear of a car.

Supercharged: Fuel-air mixture forced into an engine to produce more power.

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rafts have always been a great way for families to spend time with each other, learning and exploring new ways to create wonderful works of art to share. Parents are always looking for new and innovative ways to have fun with their children without spending a lot of money, and crafts are a great way to accomplish that. You can help your children to unlock their imaginations with crafts and create their own special masterpieces. This is also a great way for you to spend some quality time with your kids and perhaps create something new and neat together. Here are five examples of good craft projects to help you get started.

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You or your child on paper: This is a fun and entertaining craft project that you and the kids can do. You will need to purchase some large pieces of paper, preferably packing paper, leftover wallpaper or the end of a roll of newsprint from the local newspaper. You have your child lie down on the sheet of paper and then you trace the shape of their body.

You should use a pencil for this so you don’t get ink on their skin or clothes. Once you have finished tracing them on the paper they can take it and draw the face, hair and also add clothes and accessories.

You can even purchase things like glitter or gemstones to give it some bling. You can also have your child trace you and any siblings, and

join them in decorating the figures. This is great fun for all ages.

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Painting rocks: Rocks are found almost anywhere and surprisingly they can be great fun to paint and decorate too.

You can choose different sizes and shapes of rocks to craft. Take a rock and put some imagination into what you put on it. You can paint designs or funny faces on them, or you can glue on glitter, yarn, sequins, and other things. Once you are done you can use your rocks to decorate desks, shelves, bedside tables, or any other place that would put a smile on your face.

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Framed hands and feet: This is an awesome craft for kids and adults to do together. Get some construction paper and some fingerpaints and dip your child’s hands into the paint.

Then place them onto the paper.

Then you can do the same thing with their feet as well. This is also a great opportunity if they have younger siblings for them to get involved, as well. There is nothing that babies and toddlers love more than to be allowed to make a mess on purpose and this is a great way to have them do that, while being creative at the same time.

You can do the same process with their hands and feet and then have brother or sister help them to decorate the paper with glitter, gems, crayons and markers once the paint has dried. You can let them

make a messy one for themselves and then help them to create one that you can decorate and frame for the wall. You can purchase a few inexpensive frames to place these in and they are great as keepsakes for when your children grow up.

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Make your very own sidewalk chalk: You can get great recipes online for making colourful and nontoxic sidewalk chalk. This is a fun and creative craft project to do together and when it’s done you and the kids can have even more fun using your creations outside on the sidewalk or driveway, to make a hopscotch game or simply create some colourful drawings.

There are so many ways to have fun with this craft activity and the clean up is a breeze, too. Simply grab the hose and wash it away.

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Scrapbooks: This is a timeless craft that has been around for centuries, frankly, and has been a fun-filled tradition for many families around the world. Young and old alike will enjoy this craft because it allows you to be as creative as you can be.

There are an unlimited number of things you can put in your scrapbook; the possibilities are almost endless. You can create a family scrapbook with photos, or the kids can create one with their friends in it. This craft will let you create memories and have a whole lot of fun at the same time. -Artipot

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S P O R S

Williamson hopeful of playing, Gambhir set to open for India Laid low by a viral illness, Williamson watched from the sidelines as India registered their second successive victory in Kolkata to take an unassailable 2-0 lead

LOOKING FOR CONSOLATION: New Zealand cricket team captain Kane Williamson, centre, speaks with team members as they stand in a

INDORE: New Zealand captain huddle during the training session at The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. – AFP Kane Williamson is hoping to be fit to lead his team’s bid for a consolacalled into the squad as his retion win in the third and final Test placement but home captain Viagainst India, he said on Friday. rat Kohli confirmed that Gambhir Laid low by a viral illness, Wilwould play in the final Test startliamson watched from the sideing on Saturday. lines as India registered their second successive victory in Kolkata Natural replacement to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in “That’s a natural replacement... the series and ensure they will rehe is the third opener,” Kohli told turn to the top of the Test rankings. reporters at the Holkar Stadium “I’m certainly very hopeful of playing tomorrow. I can say I am is set to return to Test cricket after out the Kolkata Test as Shikhar which is staging a Test match for Dhawan opened the innings with the first time. getting better each day,” William- a two-year gap.

Paceman Ishant Sharma also The left-hander, who turns 35 Murali Vijay. son, who scored 75 and 25 in the Dhawan fractured his left hand missed the first two Tests due to next week, replaced the injured first Test, told reporters.

India opener Gautam Gambhir Lokesh Rahul in the squad but sat and uncapped Karun Nair was a virus but Kohli is not too con-

CRICKET

OMAN, JORDAN PLAY OUT 1-1 DRAW IN FRIENDLY A missed penalty by Ahmed Mubarak ‘Kanu’ saw Oman settling for a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Jordan at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher on Friday. Qasim Said opened the account for Oman with an opportunistic goal in 30th minute but Jordan through Abu Amara equalised in the 33rd minute. In the second half Kanu messed up with the penalty. The Juan Ramon Lopez Caro coached Oman preparing for Asian Cup qualifiers and Gulf Cup will play Bahrain on October 11. — Times of Oman / JUN ESTRADA

England to hold day-night Test next year LONDON: England will become the third country to host a day-night Test match when they meet West Indies in Birmingham next August. The ECB and hosts Warwickshire said in a joint statement on Thursday that the first Test of the series would be held under lights. “It’s a great opportunity to attract more fans to the game and see how staging Test cricket in the afternoon”,said ECB chief executive Tom Harrison. - Reuters

MOTORSPORT

Rosberg fastest on opening day of practice at Suzuka SUZUKA: World championship leader Nico Rosberg ended the opening day of practice for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix in a strong position after setting the pace in both sessions on Friday.

The German set his fastest time of one minute, 32.250 seconds on an overcast afternoon in Suzuka in the second of Friday’s two sessions, after also having topped the timesheets at the end of the morning’s opening 90-minutes of running.

Rosberg’s Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton was second in both and while the Briton was 0.214 seconds off his titlerival’s pace in the morning he closed the gap to just 0.072 seconds in the second session.

Rosberg extended his advantage over Hamilton to 23 points in the overall standings after the reigning champion was forced to retire 16 laps from the finish while holding a comfortable lead during the last race in Malaysia.

Hamilton heads into Sunday’s Japanese round desperately needing to revive his title hopes by clinching a third successive win at the Suzuka circuit. Their Mercedes team could also wrap up their third successive constructors’ crown on Sunday.

Kimi Raikkonen ended thirdfastest for Ferrari, 0.323 seconds off Rosberg’s pace. The Finn had been fourth-quickest in the morning behind teammate Sebastian Vettel, who was fifth fastest in the second session. Vettel heads into the weekend carrying a three-place grid penalty for tipping Rosberg into a spin in Malaysia. — Reuters

cerned about the spate of injuries at the beginning of India’s 13-Test home season.

“Injury is something even the fittest of people face...The good thing is we can recognise them early and we’re able to give them time to come back as soon as possible with good rehab, good recovery and good rest,” he said.

“Because it’s a long season, it’s important to address these issues, rather then pushing someone at 70-80 percent and losing him for the whole season.” - Reuters

ODI SERIES

Debutant Ball, Rashid bowl England to thrilling victory DHAKA: Jake Ball made a memorable one-day debut as he combined with Adil Rashid to derail Bangladesh’s chase and bowl England to a thrilling 21-run victory in the first match of the series in Mirpur on Friday.

Needing 310 to win under lights, Imrul Kayes struck a blistering 112 and Shakib Al Hasan chipped in with a breezy 79 to raise Bangladesh hopes before they collapsed in dramatic style, bowled out for 288 in the 48th over.

Paceman Ball finished with 5-51 to take the man of the match award while leg-spinner Rashid claimed 4-49, having also run out Shafiul Islam with a direct throw.

Earlier, Ben Stokes smashed a maiden one-day century, Ben Duckett struck a mature halfcentury on his 50-over debut and skipper Jos Buttler smashed a 38ball 63 to help England post 309 for eight after opting to bat on a humid afternoon.

Bangladesh were 153 for four in the 27th over of their reply when Kayes joined up with experienced all-rounder Al Hasan to drag them back into the game with a 118-run partnership in 15.2 overs.

The home team seemed to be cruising to victory, needing 54 in the last 10 overs with six wickets in hand, when Ball picked up two wickets in two balls and Rashid

SCOREBOARD

ENGLAND: J. Roy c S. Rahman b Al Hasan 41 J. Vince c Mortaza b S. Islam 16 B. Duckett b S. Islam 60 J. Bairstow run out (S. Rahman) 0 B. Stokes c S. Rahman b Mortaza 101 J. Buttler c M. Hossain b Al Hasan 63 M. Ali c Iqbal b Mortaza 6 C. Woakes run out (Al Hasan) 16 D. Willey not out 0 Extras (b-1, lb-3, w-2) 6 Total (for 8 wickets, 50 overs) 309 Fall of wickets: 1-41, 2-61, 3-63, 4-216, 5-230, 6-245, 7-308, 8-309 Did not bat: A. Rashid, J. Ball Bowling: M. Mortaza 10-0-52-2 (w-1), S. Islam 9-0-59-2, S. Al Hasan 10-0-59-2, M. Hossain 9-0-50-0, Mahmudullah 3-0-24-0, Mosh. Hossain 3-0-23-0, T. Ahmed 6-038-0 (w-1) BANGLADESH T. Iqbal c Vince b Ball 17

provided a two-wicket burst to wreck their chances. England did not miss regular one-day captain Eoin Morgan and opening batsman Alex Hales, who opted out of the tour over security concerns, as they posted an imposing total.

At 63 for three in the 13th over, they looked in a spot of bother before Duckett and Stokes shared a stand of 153 to lay the foundation for a big total.

I. Kayes st Buttler b Rashid 112 S. Rahman c Willey b Ball 18 Mahmudullah c sub b Rashid 25 M. Rahim c sub b Rashid 12 S. Al Hasan c Willey b Ball 79 Mosa. Hossain b Ball 0 M. Mortaza c Buttler b Rashid 1 Mosh. Hossain not out 7 S. Islam run out ( Rashid) 0 T. Ahmed c Buttler b Ball 1 Extras (b-1, lb-4, nb-1, w-10) 16 Total (all out, 47.5 overs) 288 Fall of wickets: 1-46, 2-82, 3-132, 4-153, 5-271, 6-271, 7-274, 8-280, 9-280, 10-288 Bowling: C. Woakes 7-1-38-0 (w-1), D. Willey 7-1-46-0 (w-1), J. Ball 9.5-0-51-5 (nb-1, w-4), B. Stokes 5-0-37-0 (w-1), A. Rashid 9-0-49-4 (w-3), M. Ali 10-0-62-0 Umpires: A. Rahman and Marais Erasmus TV umpire: Aleem Dar Match referee: Javagal Srinath Result: England won by 21 runs

Duckett was then bowled for 60, playing across a low full toss from Islam. Stokes dominated their partnership, clobbering four sixes and eight fours in an almost run-a-ball 101.

The stage was set up perfectly for another swashbuckling knock from Buttler and he thumped four sixes and three fours as England plundered 60 off the final five overs. — Reuters

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CHINA OPEN

RACE

Monfils, Cilic advance to semifinals

Jennings emerge overall Dimitrov winner as 2016 MRR upsets Summer Series concludes Nadal

TOKYO: Second seed Gael Monfils edged past Croatia’s Ivo Karlovic 7-6(6), 7-6(6) and Marin Cilic ousted Argentine Juan Monaco 7-5, 6-1 to progress to the Japan Open semi-finals in Tokyo on Friday.

Monfils set up a clash with Nick Kyrgios who eased past Gilles Muller 6-4, 6-2.

The 30-year-old Frenchman restricted the big-serving Karlovic, seeded seventh, to nine aces and came up with nine of his own to win in an hour 31 minutes. Fourth seed Cilic, the 2014 U.S. Open champion, struggled on serve but was still too strong for Monaco and the Croatian next faces Belgian David Goffin, who secured a 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory over Joao Sousa of Portugal.

“My serve was a bit up-anddown today. It’s something I’ll definitely have to straighten out for my match tomorrow,” Cilic said. - Reuters

MUSCAT: Emmet Jennings emerged the overall winner after the sixth and final race of the Muscat Road Runners (MRR) Zawawi Colas Summer Series.

The final race of the series took place in Wadi Adai/Wattayah with 48 athletes turning up to race 5.5km across the dusty tracks of the Wadi.

The overall winner Jennings clocked a time time of 18:01 and the second position was claimed

by Nick Conlan (19:34) followed by Edward Black (20:31) in the third place. Irene Ng’eno was the top female runner covering the distance in a time of 26:48.

The winner of the 3km junior race was Kiki in a time of 15:32.

Lucy was second in 18:09 and Funilay was third in 22:21.

The Muscat Road Runners thanked the race directors, volunteers and sponsors Zawawi Colas.

The next race will be the first race of the Winter Series which

will be held on October 22.

More details can be had by going to the website: www.muscatroadrunners.com or the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Muscat-Road-Runners.

Podium positions: Female open: 1. Irene Ng’eno 26:48; 2. Sally Hart - 27:12 3; Ruth Kenna - 28:27. Female Veteran: 1.

Amanda Greenwood - 32:21 2; Fiona Vaughan - 34:20. Male open: 1. Emmet Jennings - 18:01 2; Nick Conlan - 19:34; 3. Edward Black 20:31. Male Veteran: 1. Saleh Al Wahabi - 25:07; 2. Darek Solecki 25:22; 3. Mike Hart - 26:25. Super Veteran: 1. Cesare Porta - 30:50; 2.

Robert Borjal - 37:59

BEIJING: Bulgarian’s Grigor Dimitrov claimed a first career win over former world number one Rafael Nadal at the eighth time of asking to reach the semi-finals of the China Open on Friday.

Dimitrov, ranked 20th in the world, knocked out the second seed 6-2, 6-4 to set up a clash with Canada’s Milos Raonic. Top seed Andy Murray faced some stern resistance against fellow Briton Kyle Edmund before winning 7-6(9), 6-2.

Murray will face fifth seed David Ferrer in the semis after the Spaniard beat inform 19-year-old Alexander Zverev 6-7(4), 6-1, 7-5 in two hours and 21 minutes.

The big-serving Raonic played twice, beating Tunisia’s Malek Jaziri 6-3, 6-4 and Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta 6-4, 6-4 to advance. - Reuters

HOLDING ON : Oman Air crew in action during the first day of Act 7 of the Extreme Sailing Series 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal. – Supplied photo

Average day for leaders Oman Air in Lisbon By the end of the day, with just five races completed due to the light conditions, Oman Air were sitting in third place, just five points behind leaders Alinghi with Norauto sandwiched in between on 53 points after a day of close and gritty competition between the three leading contenders

MUSCAT: Top of the 2016 Extreme Sailing Series leaderboard Oman Sail’s Team Oman Air were locked in a three-way match on the opening day of Act 7 in Lisbon with French wildcard team Norauto spicing up the action on the River Tagus.

By the end of the day, with just five races completed due to the light conditions, Oman Air were sitting in third place, just five points behind leaders Alinghi with Norauto sandwiched in between on 53 points after a day of close and gritty competition between the three leading contenders.

A strong tide combined with light airs made tactics tricky for all nine crews with some boats veering off the race course but Team Oman Air welcomed the challenge, especially the additional team, said mainsail trimmer and tactician Pete Greenhalgh.

“It is good to have the extra competition,” he commented.

“Norauto are probably the most experienced GC32 team in the world and the open course is geared more to their skill set than to an Extreme crew.

“Having them in the mix makes such a big difference because it is another boat at the front boxing people back which brings other boats into it.

“We had a 1-2-3-4-5 which made it an average day for us but a five-point lead at the end of day one is nothing really, no big deal and we are excited by this contest because everyone is pretty evenly matched.”

The second day of the Act will see the fleet completing a coastal race as part of the daily programme which will be an op-

There are still three days of racing ahead so we will work hard at chipping away at their lead Nasser Al Mashari Oman Air bowman portunity to make gains, said bowman and experienced campaigner Nasser Al Mashari.

“Hopefully it will be windy so it will be nice to stretch our legs and we are looking forward to getting more races under our belt and reeling in the guys in front of us,” he said.

“We sailed well today and came away with three podium places in five races. There are still three days of racing ahead so we will work hard at chipping away at their lead.”

Racing continues tomorrow through to Sunday 9 October with live online coverage at www. extremesailingseries.com.

On Saturday and Sunday, there will be live video streaming in addition to twitter updates and the dynamic SAP Sailing Analytics.

The Race Village is located at Doca Pedrouços where visitors can experience the full range of Extreme Sailing entertainment including a kids zone with commentary, a market and food stalls.

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Saudi Aramco to offer stake in entire business RIYADH: World’s biggest oil company is planning to sell shares in the entire business and not just in its refining or distribution operations, its chief executive officer said in an interview.

Saudi Arabian Oil Company, known as Saudi Aramco, will announce “very soon” a list of investment banks and consultants advising it on the initial public offering (IPO), chief executive officer Amin Nasser said in Bahrain, without specifying a date.

Overseas listings It plans to list shares on the Saudi stock market and is also considering foreign bourses in London, Hong Kong and New York, he said. Aramco’s plan to sell a stake of about 5 percent could value the company in trillions of dollars.

“We need to do a lot of internal work to prepare for this listing,” Nasser said. “We are listing a part of the entire company, and not just downstream,” he said, referring to operations including refining, marketing and distribution.

Saudi Arabia, under pressure from lower crude prices, wants to sell shares in Aramco in early 2018 as part of an effort to generate revenue and reform its economy. The government hopes to raise about $100 billion from the IPO of its flagship asset. The planned sale, which Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced in April, could be the world’s largest share offering.

Core business “There are no obstacles for the IPO of Aramco,” Nasser said. “It’s going very smoothly, and we are on target. We achieved a lot of progress so far. People have to appreciate the size of Aramco and its complexity.” The company will review its budget “shortly,” he said.

“Our spending programme is active and evolving.,” he added.

Saudi Arabia is producing oil at near record highs, with output of 10.58 million barrels a day in September, according to data compiled. Aramco cut pricing on Wednesday for its November crude sales to Asia and Northwest Europe and for most of its grades to other regions, in a contest for market share amid a global supply glut.

Shale gas Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), of which Saudi Arabia is the largest producer, agreed last week in Algiers to trim output for the first time in eight years after crude prices dropped to about half their levels in 2014. Oil ministers from the Opec and nonOpec producers are to meet next week in Istanbul for talks on how to put the cuts into effect.

“Saudi Aramco still sees opportunities and is utilising this down cycle to grow its business, especially in the downstream sector and in gas, where we are expanding quickly,” Nasser said.

The company seeks to double its production capacity. - Bloomberg News

SAMSUNG EXPECTS PROFIT JUMP DESPITE NOTE 7 WOES South Korea’s Samsung Electronics expects third-quarter profit grew 5.6 per cent, beating estimates, as a pickup in chip and display earnings likely offset the impact of a global smartphone recall that has roiled the tech giant.. >B3

Middle Eastern airlines lead passenger growth Middle Eastern airlines posted a 10.3 per cent traffic increase in August compared to August 2015. In the same period, international passenger demand rose 4.7 per cent, according to IATA RISE IN PASSENGERS: While pointing out that all regions recorded increases, International Air Transport Association said that global passenger traffic climbed 4.6 per cent compared to the year-ago

Times News Service MUSCAT: Middle Eastern airlines dominated passenger traffic in August as the carriers in the region posted a 10.3 per cent traffic increase compared to August 2015. In the same period, international passenger demand rose 4.7 per cent, according International Air Transport Association (IATA).

“Growth in passenger demand dipped to 4.6 per cent. While that’s disappointing compared to the previous month’s performance, it is still healthy growth. And although terrorist attacks in Europe have dampened demand, the impact is ebbing,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA director general and the chief executive officer.

While pointing out that all regions recorded increases, IATA said that global passenger traffic climbed 4.6 per cent compared to the year-ago period. This represented a slowing from the 6.4 per cent increase recorded in July (revised).

“Lower airfares are a major factor sustaining demand for air travel. And airline profitability is stronger than ever as a result of a

period, a slowing from the 6.4 per cent increase recorded in July. – Bloomberg News

better industry structure and efficiency gains. But the lingering impact of terrorist attacks in Europe earlier in the year reminds us that the aviation industry is vulnerable to many external factors beyond its control,” said de Juniac.

“The risks — including the normal ups and downs of the business cycle—won’t go away. The industry has improved resilience along with its profitability. That will be critical to responding quickly should the business environment change,” he added.

Asia-Pacific airlines Asia-Pacific airlines’ August traffic climbed 5.6 per cent compared to the year-ago period. Capacity rose 6.8 per cent and load factor slipped down 0.9 percentage points to 81.9 per cent. There are signs of Asian travellers continuing to be put-off by recent terrorism in Europe, says the report.

Traffic on Europe-Asia routes grew just 1.5 per cent in July, the most recent month for which

route-specific figures are available, while international traffic growth on routes within Asia accelerated to 9.9 per cent.

European airlines European airlines saw August demand climb 3.3 per cent year-onyear. European traffic continues to be affected by the impact of terrorism, however, there are indications this may be easing.

North American airlines’ international demand rose 1.8 per cent compared to August a year ago.

However, seasonally-adjusted traffic has risen at an annualised rate of 7 per cent since March, supported by transpacific demand and leisure routes to Central America and the Caribbean.

Capacity rose 3.8 per cent, causing load factor to drop 1.7 percentage points to 85.3 per cent.

Latin American airlines experienced a 6.7 per cent demand rise compared to the same month last year, helped by strong demand on international routes within the

region, spurred in part by the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. Capacity increased by 4 per cent and load factor rose 2.1 percentage points to 84 per cent. Carriers in this region were the only ones to see a rise in load factor compared to the year-ago period.

African airlines’ traffic climbed 1.8 per cent in August. International growth has tracked sideways since the start of the year, reflecting challenges in the major economies. Capacity rose 3.1 per cent.

Domestic markets Demand for domestic travel climbed 4.3 per cent in August compared to August 2015, which was slightly exceeded by a 4.4 per cent increase in capacity. All markets reported demand increases with the exception of Brazil and Russia, with India and China reporting double-digit rises.

Russia’s domestic traffic fell 2.7 per cent but the failure of Transaero last year has taken significant capacity out of the

Lower airfares are a major factor sustaining demand for air travel.

And airline profitability is stronger than ever as a result of a better industry structure and efficiency gains Alexandre de Juniac Firector general and CEO, IATA

market, and load factor reached a record high for the month at 86.5 per cent. It was also the highest among the domestic markets tracked by IATA. United States airlines’ domestic traffic climbed just 1 per cent year-on-year in August and traffic has trended sideways in seasonally-adjusted terms since late 2015.

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Industry’s $24b emissions pact gets UN approval NEW YORK: A United Nations accord to limit emissions from international air travel was formally adopted, the first global climate accord targeting a single industry.

After nine days of debate, delegates from 190 nations approved the measure in Montreal on Thursday, requiring companies to offset emissions growth after 2020 by funding environmental initiatives. It is the first global climate accord adopted since the Paris Agreement, which will enter into force next month.

At least 60 nations representing more than 80 percent of aviation traffic have pledged to voluntar-

ily participate in the system when it begins in 2020, including the United States, China and most of Europe. The deal, which has drawn criticism from India and Russia, becomes mandatory for most nations in 2027.

Industry support “What we have been able to do today is a bold decision. It is really a historic moment,” said Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu of Nigeria, president of the UN aviation agency’s council.

The UN’s International Civil Aviation Organisation estimates the agreement would cost airlines

between $5.3 billion and $23.9 billion annually by 2035. Exhaust from international flights accounts for about 2 percent of global greenhouse gases and is forecast to triple by 2050.

The air industry was largely omitted from the Paris accord because delegates were concerned that divvying up responsibility for global routes could derail the broader deal.

The 15-year agreement would not force airlines to cut their pollution. Instead, companies would compensate for any emissions growth after the accord begins in 2020 by buying credits to support

renewable energy development, forest preservation or other environmental endeavors.

Single global standard Airlines supported the accord.

Despite the cost, companies said a single international standard would be cheaper and easier to follow than a patchwork of local programmess. Paul Steele, senior vice president of the International Air Transport Association, trade association for the world’s airlines, called the passage “historic.” “Aviation is an industry at the forefront of change,” Steele said.

Environmentalists pushed for

the deal, calling it an important first step that can be improved over time. But they criticized the final proposal for relying on voluntary participation during the first six years. And they said they would have preferred an actual emission cap or cut over allowing carriers to offset emissions by buying credits.

“This agreement doesn’t do everything,” said Annie Petsonk, international counsel for the Environmental Defence Fund. “But it is the world’s first limit on the net carbon dioxide emission of any entire global industry sector.

And that’s very big. - Bloomberg News

FLASH CRASH

Robot trades in spotlight after pound slumps to 31-year low SINGAPORE: Making sense of the foreign-exchange market is Derek Mumford’s bread and butter, but he couldn’t explain this.

In the span of just two minutes in early Asia trading on Friday, the British pound had plunged more than 6 per cent, sending the fourth most-traded currency on the planet to the lowest level in 31 years.

Mumford, who advises companies on foreign-exchange and interest-rate risks, scrambled to find out why. There was talk of France’s president pushing for a hard-line approach on Britain’s exit from the European Union, and recycled rumors of a “fat finger” trade, but nothing that would justify a drop of this magnitude.

“It was out of proportion to the supposed trigger,” said Mumford, a director at Rochford Capital in Sydney. While he may never be able to pin down the catalyst for Friday’s drop, Mumford and many

of his peers agreed that the selloff was probably exacerbated by computer-driven traders reacting at speeds faster than any human could muster. So-called algorithmic transactions in the foreignexchange market have more than tripled over the last three years, accounting for almost $200 billion of daily turnover, according to Aite Group, a consultant in Boston.

That one of the planet’s oldest mediums of exchange — and the dominant reserve currency until the first half of the 20th century — could move like the legal tender of a frontier country is almost certainly to fuel debate over computerised traders’ role in the $5.1-trillion-a-day global currency market.

Friday’s move in the pound follows a flash crash in the South African rand in January and a similarly unexplained move in New Zealand’s dollar last year.

“It’s one of these moves that

measure of the market impact for any given trade has climbed by 60 per cent since 2014. The frequency and magnitude of “outsized volatility events” has also increased, the strategists wrote.

BELEAGUERED CURRENCY: Friday’s sudden pound rout follows a flash crash in the South African rand in January and a similarly unexplained move in New Zealand’s dollar last year. – AFP

we’re seeing more regularly,” said Hugh Killen, the Sydney-based head of foreign exchange, fixed income and commodities trading at Westpac Banking, Australia’s second-biggest lender. “People are caught in a flash crash that does seem to be algorithmic driven.”

Fragility in foreign-exchange

markets has been increasing even as “phantom liquidity” creates an illusion of stability, Bank of America Merrill Lynch strategists Chris Xiao and Vadim Iaralov wrote in an October 5 report. While noting that traditional liquidity indicators including bid-ask spreads have narrowed, they said one

Perfect storm While the pound’s intraday drop of 11 per cent after Britain’s surprise vote in June to leave the European Union (EU) was bigger than Friday’s slump, traders said this one was more jarring. Not only did the crash happen in just two minutes, but nobody was expecting it. The move reminded several dealers of the reaction to the Swiss National Bank’s shock decision to abandon the franc’s cap against the euro in January 2015, which sent the exchange rate surging more than 40 per cent.

“This is the most volatile move seen from sterling since Brexit, yet it can be argued that relative to Brexit, this sell-off was more

dramatic,” said Matt Simpson, a senior market analyst at ThinkMarkets in Singapore. “Nobody was prepared for it.”

Volumes in sterling are typically lower during Asian hours, but may have been even smaller on Friday given a dearth of market-moving news and a reticence to take positions before the monthly United States employment report, Simpson said, calling it a “perfect storm for a price shock.” Some traders pointed to several large pound positions in the over-the-counter options market at levels including $1.25 and $1.20, which could have exacerbated the currency’s move as it sank through those levels.

It’s too early to come to a conclusion about the role of algorithmic traders in Friday’s rout, said Ralph Achkar, capital markets product director at Colt, which provides trading infrastructure to electronic dealers. - Bloomberg News

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Is United States Federal Reserve chair playing politics?

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n his recent debate with his opponent Hillary Clinton, United States Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pressed his claim that US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen is politically motivated.

The Fed, Trump claims, is applying overdoses of monetary stimulus to hypnotise voters into believing that economic recovery is underway.

It’s not a completely crazy idea, but I just don’t see it.

If Yellen is so determined to keep interest rates in a deep freeze, why has she been trying in recent months to talk up longer-term rates by insisting that the Fed is likely to hike rates faster than the market currently believes?

From Aleppo and North Korea to the European Commission and the Federal Reserve, the global order’s fracture points continue to deepen. Nina Khrushcheva, Stephen Roach, Nasser Saidi, and others assess the most important risks.

AUGUST

Industrial production in Germany rises BERLIN: German industrial production rose more than expected in August, posting its biggest increase since January and signalling that the sector will contribute to growth in the third quarter.

Industrial output rose by 2.5 per cent on the month, data from the Economy Ministry showed on Friday, ahead of the consensus forecast in a poll for an increase of 0.8 per cent.

It posted its biggest monthly increase since January, when output rose by 2.8 per cent. This is likely to further ease growth concerns after weak data in July, when industrial production fell by 1.5 per cent.

“All in all the results indicate a presumably restrained increase of production in the industry sector in the third quarter,” the Economy Ministry said in a statement.

Construction was the only sector to post a drop, falling by 1.2 per cent. A 3.3 per cent in manufacturing output more than compensated for the fall in construction, the data showed.

ING Bank chief economist Carsten Brzeski said the strong rebound indicated that the initial shock caused by Britain’s vote in June to leave the European Union had been digested, adding that in the coming months production would remain stable.

Consumption to slow Concerns about a slowdown were eased on Thursday after the Economy Ministry reported a biggerthan-expected rise in industrial orders, suggesting that factories will provide economic impulse.

Still, economists expect the construction sector and private consumption to remain the main growth drivers this year, fuelled by increased state spending on refugees, record-high employment and low interest rates.

Economists say the government should boost investments on high-technology infrastructure and education, give incentives for more corporate investments, and facilitate financing for start-ups and venture capital to ensure longterm growth.

One year before a federal election next year, German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and their Social Democrat junior coalition partners have taken differing positions on the economy.

Merkel on Thursday promised voters tax relief. - Reuters

Central bankers have of course been known to help incumbents before elections, by allowing inflation to drift up and keep employment booming. During US President Richard Nixon’s 1972 reelection campaign, he sternly lectured Fed chair Arthur Burns on the need for pumppriming the economy to help him defeat his Democratic challenger, George McGovern.

Nixon won resoundingly, but Burns’ policies helped set off the worldwide inflation of the 1970s and brought forward the breakup of the post-war Janet Yellen. – Bloomberg News system of fixed exchange rates.

The long-term effects were Raising interest rates catastrophic.

True, some people still insist Will Yellen launch a rerun of that if the Fed doesn’t urgently the bad old 1970s, when US inraise interest rates and rein flation hit double digits? I doubt in the money supply, the US it. Although it is not hard to imagine that Yellen privately holds economy will go the way of Trump in the same low regard he Zimbabwe (where inflation far holds her, most observers see no exceeded 25,000 per cent in late signs that inflation is just around 2008). But the argument that Fed balance-sheet expansion the corner.

will translate into high inflation has been colossally wrong for the past six years. Inflation in the US has been consistently below target and, even today, bond yields reflect deep skepticism about whether the Fed has the will or the capacity to sustain price growth at the official 2 per cent target on a consistent basis.

Indeed, those central banks that have tried raising interest rates prematurely, including the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Swedish National Bank, have been forced to reverse course, and the Fed wants to avoid that fate. The US economy is performing far better these days, and the moment for raising rates further is likely near.

But to infer that an immediate start to further hikes is a no-brainer is ludicrous. In fact, there is still a worldwide downward draft on interest rates, with the ECB and the Bank of Japan still very much in easing mode, as are many smaller central banks. The Fed is already allow-

ing some tightening simply by not playing along, and letting the US dollar appreciate.

To be fair, central banks are not immune to manipulation, and fighting off political pressures is an endless battle. During the financial crisis, the monetary authorities were called on to assume temporary emergency powers, including massive purchases of government and private-sector bonds. For most, including the Fed, there is still no clean exit in sight, and this has made the problem of political insulation more difficult, with or without an election.

Gold standard era Some believe the only salvation is a return to the gold standard era of the late 1800s, when governments fixed the price of their currency in gold, leaving little scope for political interference.

Unfortunately, gold bugs seem surprisingly – or perhaps willfully – ignorant of the chronic financial crises and deep reces-

sions of that era. Ultimately, the gold standard collapsed, after governments were forced to abandon it during World War I and thereafter were never able fully to re-establish public trust.

Ironically, the best way to insulate central banks from political pressure would be to expand their toolkit to allow for effective negative-interest-rate policy, though this will take time (as I also discuss in my book). In the meantime, the Fed and other central banks will have to keep walking a tightrope that leaves them especially vulnerable to outside pressure. Fortunately, the Fed has a chair right now who is able and willing to stand up to it. - Project Syndicate Kenneth Rogoff, professor of Economics and Public Policy at Harvard University and recipient of the 2011 Deutsche Bank Prize in Financial Economics, was the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund from 2001 to 2003.

Qatar not to sell shares in embattled Deutsche Bank Funds controlled by Qatar’s former prime minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani bought 6.1% of Deutsche in mid2014 and increased stake to just under 10%, including options, in July

DOHA/FRANKFURT: Qatari investors who own the largest stake in Deutsche Bank do not plan to sell their shares and could consider buying more if the embattled German bank decides to raise capital, sources familiar with Qatari investment policy said.

Funds controlled by Qatar’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani bought 6.1 per cent of Deutsche in mid-2014 and increased their stake to just under 10 per cent, including options, in July this year.

But Germany’s biggest bank has been engulfed by a crisis of confidence since last month after the United States Department of Justice demanded up to $14 billion to settle claims that the bank missold US mortgage-backed securities before the financial crisis. It is fighting the fine but may have to turn to investors for more money if it is imposed in full.

Deutsche shares plunged to record intra-day lows below 10 euros last week on Friday and although they have since rebounded to just above 12 euros, they are 13 per cent below last month’s peak and 46 per cent below their close at the end of last year. That implies the Qataris may have lost, on paper, over $1.2 billion on their investments in the bank.

However a Qatari source, who is close to Sheikh Hamad’s office but stressed that he was not involved in the Qataris’ internal discussions about Deutsche, said he

IN CRISIS: Germany’s biggest bank has been engulfed by a crisis of confidence since last month after the US Department of Justice demanded up to $14 billion to settle claims that the bank mis-sold US mortgage-backed securities before the financial crisis. – Bloomberg News

German bank weighs capital options LONDON: Deutsche Bank is holding informal talks with securities firms to explore options including raising capital should mounting legal bills require it, according to people with knowledge of the discussions.

Senior advisers at top Wall Street firms are speaking to representatives of the lender about ideas including a share sale and asset disposals, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. Deutsche Bank could also revisit selling its Deutsche Postbank unit

expected Sheikh Hamad to stand by the bank. “Purchasing more stock - that could be considered ... which is not to say there are any imminent plans to do that,” said the source, declining to be named

or parts or all of its assetmanagement division, the people said. A spokeswoman for Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank declined to comment.

Litigation costs Deutsche Bank chief executive officer John Cryan has been under pressure to stem a slide in shares that has eroded about half of the company’s market value this year, compounded by concerns about mounting litigation costs.

The CEO last week reassured investors that he doesn’t plan to raise capital after the

as the matter is confidential.

Officials in Sheikh Hamad’s office did not immediately comment, while Deutsche declined to comment. A second source said the Qataris had no intention of

U.S. Department of Justice requested $14 billion to settle a probe into faulty securities, having earlier ruled out a sale of the asset-management business.

“While a capital increase would be a painful step, a potential asset-management sale would boost the capital ratios and that’s Deutsche Bank’s issue at the moment,” said Andreas Plaesier, an analyst at Warburg Research with a hold rating on the stock. The reports show “that the lender has some plans up its sleeve,” he added. - Bloomberg News

selling out. “This is a long-term investment. Qatar believes it will all work out well for the bank in the end.” If a capital hike does turn out to be required, “they would probably take part in it as they want

to keep their roughly 10 percent stake. But they want to stay below the 10 percent threshold” for regulatory reasons, the source added.

Any investor owning a stake of more than 10 percent in a listed German company is subject to stricter public disclosure rules.

Management The first source also said that since the US Department of Justice’s claim in September, he was not aware of any formal correspondence between Sheikh Hamad’s investment vehicles -Paramount Services Holdings and Supreme Universal Holdings - and Deutsche’s management.

The second source said, however, that Qatar’s continued involvement in the bank would be under the condition that it resumed focusing on its daily business and did not lose more market share in key businesses such as investment banking.

“They are too much focused on legal issues, the whole bank is ruled by lawyers at the moment.

This needs to be changed.”

Lawyer Stefan Simon was nominated to Deutsche’s supervisory board in July. - Reuters

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Snapchat parent working on share sell, values firm at $25 billion SAN FRANCISCO: Photosharing app Snapchat’s parent is working on an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at $25 billion or more, the ‘Wall Street Journal’ reported, citing several people familiar with the matter.

Snap, which operates the app that lets users send videos and messages that disappear in seconds, is looking to sell shares as early as late March, the ‘Journal’ reported.

An initial public offering valued at $25 billion would be significantly higher than Snapchat’s most recent valuation of $17.81 billion, based on a $1.81 billion financing round in May. It would also represent the largest IPO by a technology company since Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding went public in 2014.

Investment bankers Snapchat had been talking to investment bankers about an IPO towards the end of this year or early in 2017, technology website The Information reported last month. “We aren’t commenting on rumours or speculation about any financing plans,” the company said in an emailed statement on Thursday.

Reports on Snap Inc’s IPO come at a time when shares of technology companies such as Square Inc and Box Inc that went public over the last two years are trading below their private market valuation.

Snapchat’s valuation has grown in the last few years as the company added advertising and sponsored contents to its messaging service. The company has told investors to expect $1 billion in advertising revenue in 2017, according to sources familiar with the matter. - Reuters

Samsung expects profit rise on chips despite Note 7 woes the sudden need for chips in 2.5 million replacement phones is exacerbating already tight memory market conditions, which could push prices higher.

Paul Romano, chief operating officer at United States-based electronic component distributor Fusion Worldwide, said the firm’s clients, which include Samsung, are currently having a harder time procuring memory chips. Some smartphone makers are also trying to secure more of the chips as they see an opportunity capitalise on Samsung’s mis-steps and boost handset sales, Romano said.

“Sometimes this creates a seize mentality - everyone tries to manage the risk,” said Romano. “Often the response is to procure new product, trying to grab what’s left of a shrinking pile of supply.”

World’s biggest smartphone maker expects third-quarter profit grew 5.6%, beating estimates, as a pickup in chip and display earnings likely offset the impact of a global smartphone recall of its Galaxy Note 7

SEOUL: South Korea’s Samsung Electronics expects third-quarter profit grew 5.6 per cent, beating estimates, as a pickup in chip and display earnings likely offset the impact of a global smartphone recall that has roiled the tech giant.

The world’s biggest smartphone maker said in a brief filing on Friday its operating profit for JulySeptember was likely 7.8 trillion won ($7 billion), compared to the 7.4 trillion won tipped by a Thomson Reuters StarMine Smart Estimate of analysts’ forecasts. A year earlier operating profit was 7.4 trillion won.

The firm won’t issue full results until late October and gave no details on the cost of recalling about 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 phones after batteries caught fire. Analysts have said the Note 7 woes - rumbling on with Wednesday reports of a smoking battery in a replacement device - could have undercut mobile earnings by at least 1 trillion won.

Revenue for the quarter like-

INDIAN MARKETS

SMART MOVE: The South Korean technology giant said on Friday its operating profit for July-September was likely 7.8 trillion won ($7 billion), compared to the 7.4 trillion won tipped by a Thomson Reuters StarMine Smart Estimate of analysts’ forecasts. – AFP

ly fell 5.2 percent to 49 trillion won, the South Korean firm said, less than the Thomson Reuters StarMine SmartEstimate of 51.1 trillion won.

“Obviously the Note 7 recall costs were reflected but (business) segments such as memory and OLED (organic light-emitting diode) displays did well and will

probably continue to do so until at least next year,” said IBK Asset Management fund manager Kim Hyun-su.

Note 7 chip boost?

Samsung’s semiconductor business - the world’s top memory chip maker - is thriving as Apple and peers boost the global market,

seeking chips for new iPhones and other products launched ahead of the peak year-end sales season.

Germany’s Dialog Semiconductor, an iPhone chip supplier, said on Thursday its revenue beat expectations.

Ironically, the Note 7 problems could also boost Samsung’s chip business. Industry executives say

DRAM chips Researcher TrendForce says contract prices for DRAM chips - used in temporary data usage will rise by more than 10 per cent in October-December. Demand is outpacing supply in the market for NAND chips used for longterm data storage during the third quarter, the researcher added, tipping prices to continue rising.

Samsung shares were up 0.5 per cent at 1.7 million won at 0220 GMT, compared to 0.3 per cent fall for the broader market. The stock touched a record high of 1.716 million won on Thursday after Samsung said it was “carefully reviewing” the proposals by activist investor Elliott Management for a radical corporate makeover that would split Samsung Electronics into a holding vehicle for ownership purposes and a separate operating company. - Reuters

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M I N O R I T Y S TA K E

Sensex drops for third Rosneft, Trafigura nearing $6.5 billion day, rupee depreciates refinery deal with India’s Essar Group MUMBAI: A sense of uncertainty- both on the global and domestic front -held back investors as the Sensex went down for the third straight session, mirroring a cautious approach globally ahead of release of a key United States jobs report.

The NSE Nifty fell a tad short of the 8,700 mark. For the week, the Sensex and Nifty rose 195.18 points, or 0.70 per cent, and 86.45 points, or 1 per cent, respectively.

Oil prices spurted above $50 a barrel for the first time since June, a sign inflationary pressure is beginning to bubble.

The focus next shifts to the earnings season which is set to start next week, with IT major Infosys slated to announce September quarterly results on October 14.

The big question that continued to keep investors anxious was whether Fed would pull the trigger and lower rates by this year end, considering stronger US economic data.

The 30-share gauge began on a higher note following selective buying in blue-chips amid sustained foreign fund inflows. But it closed at 28,061.14, a fall of 45.07 points or 0.16 per cent.

The gauge had lost 228.34 points in the previous two sessions. At the close, the NSE Nifty lost 11.95 points, or 0.14 per cent, at 8,697.60.

Asian Paints lost most (1.86 per cent), followed by Cipla (1.63

per cent), Infosys (1.36 per cent), HDFC (1.28 per cent) and Bharti Airtel (1.01 per cent). Out of the 30-share Sensex pack, 19 scrips ended lower and 11 rose.

Tata Motors rallied 2.62 per cent to close at 565.70 after the company-owned Jaguar Land Rover reported a 28 per cent growth in retail sales in September. IT suffered the most by falling 0.82 per cent.

Oil & gas, technology, healthcare, consumer durables and capital goods all retreated.

Rupee declines The Indian rupee fell for the third straight day by losing 9 paise to 66.78 against the dollar at the forex market on Friday on weakening demand as the appeal of the American currency grew with importers and banks.

The dollar firmed up against some global currencies ahead of a key US jobs report, which weighed on the rupee, dealers said. However, a higher opening of the domestic equity market restricted the rupee’s losses, they added.

On Thursday, the rupee remained under pressure for the second straight day by falling 18 paise to end at 66.69 against the US dollar due to Fed rate hike concerns.

Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex rose 49.47 points, or 0.17 per cent, to 28,155.68 in early trade on Friday. - PTI

MUMBAI: Essar Group, controlled by India’s tycoon Ruia brothers, is nearing a final agreement to sell control of its refinery unit to Russian energy giant Rosneft and commodities trader Trafigura Group, people with knowledge of the matter said.

The Indian conglomerate aims to sign a binding deal in the next two weeks to sell 49 per cent of Essar Oil to Rosneft, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. Trafigura is also in advanced talks to buy a minority stake in Essar Oil, the people said. The suitors have been discussing a valuation of about $6.5 billion for Essar Oil, India’s second-largest private refiner, one of the people said.

The board of Rosneft, which signed a non-binding pact on the potential purchase in July 2015, plans to meet October 13 to approve the transaction, according to the people. Essar is considering eventually selling down most of its remaining interest in the refinery business and may keep only a residual stake of 5 percent or less, the people said.

Russia has been cementing energy ties with India, which is expected to surpass Japan as the world’s third-largest oil user this year and be the fastest-growing crude consumer through 2040, according to International Energy Agency

BOARD MEETING: The board of Rosneft, which signed a non-binding pact on the potential purchase in July 2015, plans to meet October 13 to approve the transaction. – Bloomberg News

estimates. A conclusion to the sale would help Essar Group, which has been grappling with debt after an $18 billion spending spree, generate funds to repay lenders.

Retail network “Global players want to bet heavily on the Indian market because India has a huge population as well as rising income,” Jagannadham Thunuguntla, head of fundamental research at Hyderabadbased Karvy Stock Broking, said by phone on Friday.

“Its energy needs are growing rapidly both at the consumer level and industry level.”

Final terms of the deal are currently being negotiated and an agreement could still be delayed, according to the people. Representatives for Essar, Rosneft and Trafigura declined to comment.

Oil and gas companies globally have struck $132 billion of deals this year, down from $196 billion during the same period in 2015, according to data. A group of state-owned Indian energy companies are investing $5.5 billion to buy stakes in Rosneft’s Vankor and Taas-Yuryakh fields.

Essar Oil runs the Vadinar refinery in the western state of Gujarat, which can process about

400,000 barrels a day. Most of the refinery’s output is sold locally, either through its own outlets or to government-owned fuel retailers.

In July last year, Rosneft signed a pact to supply Essar Oil about 200,000 barrels of crude per day over 10 years.

The deal being discussed includes the refinery as well as the Vadinar port and more than 2,000 retail gas stations, according to the people. The initial transaction won’t include a power plant serving the refinery, which could be transferred later after getting necessary approvals, the people said. - Bloomberg News

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FEATURE Freeze in IPOs, but private equity firms nail their timing Worries about the potential for market swings has kept many US IPOs on ice this year and that remains a concern.

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T’s been a paltry year for initial public offerings (IPOs). Fewer than 135 companies have made their debuts in US and Canada, putting 2016 on pace to be the slowest for IPOs since 1990, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. With $14.4 billion raised so far, we’re also on track to witness the lowest annual total on that score since 1990.

For the companies that have made it to market, the dearth of activity has helped underpin demand. That’s especially true in the case of tech IPOs, where the paucity of new issues has left investors scrambling for any new listing, driving valuations to potentially unsustainable levels. Nutanix, a tech unicorn that priced on Friday evening, will likely continue the trend, with its shares poised for a surge when they begin trading on Friday.

But another crop of listings — backed by private equity — has also done well out of the chute this year, and may offer the potential for more lasting gains.

On average, new issues of private-equity backed companies have rallied 34.5 percent this year through Thursday, topping the 28.2 per cent average return for all US and Canadian IPOs during the same period, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. They range from food distributors AdvancePierre Foods and US Foods to Medpace Holdings, a clinical research organisation. On Monday, Aritzia — the Canadian women’s-apparel retailer backed by Berkshire Partners — will join the pack when it begins trading.

Like their tech counterparts, these stocks have benefited from scarcity value. But investors also can reasonably expect that after years of private equity control or influence and the installation of capable management, these companies are operating as efficiently as possible and will continue to perform. An element of timing may also play a part — private equity firms want to make sure their companies tap the public markets when conditions allow them to maximise profits and are conducive to steady near-to-medium term performance, so they’re arguably more discerning than others.

Some companies like e.l.f. Beauty, which went public September end, may trade at a premium because of their exposure to especially fast-growing industries. Others such as Atkore International, Medpace and AdvancePierre Foods have simply rallied to levels that are justified against their peers after being priced modestly. In either case, we’re not talking about irrational exuberance.

Whether issuance picks up is an open question. Worries about the potential for market swings has kept many US IPOs on ice this year and that remains a concern. But if stocks remain at or near record highs and volatility as measured by the CBOE’s VIX Index remains below 20, there could be a revival in IPO activity, with momentum carrying into the new year.

A chunk of those deals will be driven by private equity firms whose modus operandi it is to eventually sell the companies in their portfolios. Some already in the pipeline include Spanish-language broadcaster Univision, grocery chain Albertsons, publisher McGrawHill Education and for-profit college operator Laureate Education.

As the IPO window opens, these may be ones for investors to watch. — GILLIAN TAN/Bloomberg News

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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

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* Flat of 2 BHK in Al Azaiba near the sea RO.300 * Villa of 4 BHK in Al Hail North with sea view RO.450 * Shops in Al Qurum same line of More & Café and Starbucks with different sizes 20 to 25 each SQM * Commercial 4 BHK flat in Al Ghobra 18 Nov street RO.650 * Brand new flat of 4 BHK, sitting area & dining area in Al Khuwair 33. RO.550 * Amazing & spacious 2 BHK flat with best view in Remal building Bowshar RO. 500

Workers Accommodation available nearby Sohar Port

500 to 5000 workers can accommodate with all facilities

Contact - 91776665

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 A brand new villa for rent in Azaiba near Al Meerah Hypermarket. 6 bedrooms, 8 toilets, sitting room, double kitchen, family hall, automatic gate, rent is RO.900/- pm. call 997 66 920 House for rent in Al Amerat near sultan center, 3 bedrooms, 3 toilets, sitting room and kitchen. rent is RO.250/- PM. CALL 997 66 920 5 warehouse on Misfah, Bausher opposite to Oman cement factory, 2 ware house 845 sqm each, 3 ware house 425 sqm each.

Contact: 96041560 / 99322321 Mr. Prasanna 2 BHK Mumtaz R.O 275/-. Contact: 92144045 2 BHK AL Khuwair R.O 300/-.

Contact: 92144045 House in Darsait, 3 rooms, kitchen, 1 bathroom with A/C, 180/- R.O. Contact: 95522405

Shop for rent SOUQ road Muttrah, near Oman house.

Contact: 99183525 / 24706045

At Ghubra North : 2 bedroom apartment, 1 single room with kitchen/Bathroom on Ground floor. #99359755

Office space for rent available in Ruwi Wattayah area main road. For more information contact at 24571469

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/-.

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

*industrial Catering *Manpower Supply *Facility Management *Staff Accommodation *Event Management*Construction Contact +968 22092638 / 968 93031168 E-mail. arn14256@gmail.com / nitsohar@gmail.com, www.alistiqamah.net

2BHK Darsait R.O 300/-. #92144045 Villa for Rent behind mazoon mousqe 7 bedroom, living room, dining room . Contact 95150809 for 750 R.O nogotiable 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

Villa for rent next to Indian School Darsait 5 rooms, Majlis, 2 sitting rooms, 4 toilets.

Contact: 95158570

3 bedroom flats in Wadi Kabeer, 2 bed room villa in Sidab.

Contact : 95735953 / 95555162

6 Bedroom villas available for rent at North Al Hail, near Wave, complex with swimming pool and Gym. Contact: 99833747

1 and 2 BHK flat for rent at MBD, Hallat Sad, opp. Al Nahda Hospital, Al Khoudh and Mabella. Shop at Al Khoudh . # 93994401 / 24834644

Villa for rent in Al Khoud , 6 rooms & hall. Contact: 91153933

Flats in Wadi Kabeer, MBD, Darsait, Hamriya, Al Khuwair, Al Ghubrah, Azaiba, bowshar highway, Al Hail Amerat.

Contact: 24182000 / 95250300 / 92125648

Single studio room with kitchen for small family or Executive bachelor in Azaiba. Contact: 98048207

Flat for rent 2BHK split A/c near Kuwaiti Mosque in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232

Ware house 200 Sqm Majan hyper market near Bridgestone tyre Ghala. Contact: 95928800 / 98014921

For rent villa in Bowsher 5 rooms & hall. Contact : 91153933

30 New Deluxe Flats & Shops in Al Khoud. Contact 99738881

2 BR apartments available for rent, close to Muscat Grand Mall, next to Diwan’s Office, South Ghubra.

Contact: 2456256 / 99833747 One room with bathroom in Bowsher for rent. Contact: 91153933 Room in Azaiba. Contact: 99555843 Apartment at Ghubra South 3 rooms, Majlis, F. hall RO 410/- , second floor. Contact: 79039815 3 bedroom ground floor house for rent in South Al Hail behind Al Hail Hypermarket. Contact: 95047657 Flat for rent in Al Ghubrah, 2 rooms & hall. Contact: 91153933

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 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

Flat for rent in Wadi Kabeer near Indian Primary School 1 B & 2 B, 1 H & 1K. Contact: 92222922 Villa in Baushar near Grand Mosque. Contact: 99776071 / 99057348 3 BHK flat in Wattaya, 2-3 BHK Flat in Al Khuwair, 3BHK flat near Muscat Private Hospital Baushar.

Contact : 99776071 / 99057348 Warehouse in Jafnain fully covered, good for workshop & warehouse total area 300 sq.mtrs rent : R.O 850/- per month. Contact: 96900282 / 24664803 1 BHK near Oman house behind Khimji H.O. Contact: 95865686 Flat for rent 2BHK with split A/c near Oman house in Muttrah .

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232

2 BHK near Oman house behind Khimji H.O. Contact: 95865686 3bed room flat, Majlis, TV hall, kitchen , 4 toilets, 2 master bedrooms, 6AC split units, 2car park in Azaiba R.O 380/-. Contact: 99316944 2 BHK Darsait. Contact: 95311488

FOR SALE A GOOD RUNNING MOBILE SHOP for sale, location Muscat, Ruwi.

Contact :+968 95178297 , +968 95238577 EXPAT LEAVING Oman household items selling all items with two room flat at Wattayah area. Contact: 95486120

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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

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ACC. AVAILABLE

BEAUTY PARLOUR for sale in prime location in Mabela. Contact: 95769528 / 97816165

Furnished single / sharing for EXE. Bachelor at Rex Road.

Contact: 92873832 / 99096608

SHOP FOR SALE at Honda Road, Hamriya. Contact 24705105 / 91974643

Furnished rooms available at Ruwi. Contact: 91214897

Cycle Shop in Alkhoud. Contact 94464786 Beauty parlour for sale in Ruwi.

Contact: 92430239 Training Office License (Approved

by Ministry of Manpower) for Sales or Rent with Classroom/ Furnishings at Ruwi. 91396893 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 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 Industrial land in Rusail. 4000 sqm.

Contact 99323957 / 95490842.

ACC. AVAILABLE Accommodation available in a villa for South Indian family, 1 bedroom, hall, kitchen at North Ghobrah.

Contact : 99209160 1bedroom, Bathroom, kitchen behind ISM R.O 150/-. #93484428 Furnished room for Indian bachelor near Al Falaj hotel Ruwi and lady in Wadi Kabir. #96202458.

Excellent room, kitchen available for small family/bachelor at Ruwi near ONTC bus station. Contact: 99709477

Rooms for rent in Ghubra North.

Contact 96420432 Furnished room in ruwi and azaiba for rent for executive bachelors. Gsm 99058344

SITUATION WANTED COMPUTER/WEB./ EDU./CLASSES

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.#99024362, 93166353

TRANSPORTATION

AVAILABLE 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

DRIVING Female Driving Teacher training professionally in both Khuwair Ghubrah and Azaiba, mawalih and Alkhawd. With good English Language for connect No.95133981

Transportation 24 Hrs service, VIP only. Contact: 92108447 / 96781899 Transportation. CONTACT 92015894

BUYING Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090

MATRIMONIAL Bobcat available for rent.

Contact 97623299

WANTED Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each. Contact 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 / 93203778

NRI Semi furnished beautiful 2 bedroom flats at aluva for sale @ 25 lakhs.

Tel 9747700117 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/-

SITUATION WANTANNOUNCEMENT OF CAPITAL REDUCTION In accordance with the provisions of article 150 of commercial companies law. The company Ahamed Sultan Ubaidani Trd Asso , which is registered with the commercial registration No. 1211304, hereby announces that it is going to reduce its capital from Omani Rials 55,000.000 to 25,000.000.

Whosoever has any objection to the foregoing shall present the reasons for such objection to the Secretariat of Commercial Registry at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry within 30 days from the date hereof.

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Room near Hamriya R/A for Executive bachelor. Contact: 93590332 / 97443614

Toyota Yaris for sale model 2013 manual gear single use present mileage 58,000 kms. #95894258

ROOM for RENT for Filipino, spacious, new building in Al Khuwair near City Seasons. Water, Electric Included. Call 97728418

Dihatsu Terrios Trend 4WD, 2012 Registration, dealer service registration up to August 2017.

Contact No: 92812144

Kerala Christian RCSC parents invite proposal for daughter divorcee with no issues, 32/156, Lecturer, Govt. College, Oman, from Kerala Christian RCSC Graduate / Post Graduate well employed boys between 33-37 years with no issues.

Contact: 25410417 / 98897286 Ezhava Girl 29,156 cm, pooyam (Sudham), B.Tech Thrissur, seeks suitable alliance from the parents of well settled Ezhava Boys.

Contact 99203687 Indian male roman catholic divorcee 41yrs.looking for a smart ,independent working girl in Muscat. Contact :9861 5622 Ezhavaboy age 28 height 174cm Star anizhamBTech working in Oman Seeks suitable alliance.

Contact 99430227

SITUATION LOSTWANTTRANSPORTATION Transportation. Contact: 98178135

Taswar Hassin Shah has lost Pakistani Passport No. NB 0140001.

Finder please handover to ROP.

Transportation. #90558627 Transportation. Contact 94510847

Kamal Lobbkes has lost Nepalese Passport No. 06885594. 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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DAILY GUIDE Reputed mineral water company required the following HEAVY/LIGHT DUTY DRIVERS VAN SALESMAN with Omani driving license

SALES SUPERVISOR/SALES COͳORDINATOR with Omani driving license HELPERS ͳ Experience 3 to5 years

Contact - 90372638 ACCOUNTS Required Accountant with minimum 5 years experience in construction field of accounts and who can independently handle. Oman experience will be plus point with release letter. Apply with bio data to Email: tec_oman@hotmail.com .

Contact: 99339661

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Req-Regional Sales Executives

ACCOUNTS

- Preference will be given to applicants with sales experience in Oman market - should have valid Driving License & Release or NOC. - Sales experienced in Mattresses & cushion foam would be an advantage - Applicant should be conversant with Hindi or Arabic

25 years, male from India with 3 years experience present in Oman and with release seeks job in HR, ADMIN or PURCHASE any of it.

Contact +968 94574596.

Financial controller chartered/ cost accountant 10 years experience in Oman manufacturing service and trading company total 25 years experience Mobile : 97812511

Attractive salary, commissions & allowances will be provided based on relevant experience.

Please email CVs to skmiskri@gmail.com

Indian/MBA/male Chief Accountant 18Yrs Experience, MIS, C.Flow, Budgeting, ERP, Cost accounting &Liasing with auditors. NOC available.

Contact: 92254691/97826674 email: khader2305@gmail.com

Accountant – 1 No. Experience in Trading outlet or Projects preferred (min 5 years), Qualifications – B.Com. Email : buildingmaterialsales007@gmail.com

Indian, MBA Finance & Marketing with 4 years of experience in Finance & Accounts. With valid Oman D/L. Contact: +968 96321890 Accountant : MBA & BCIT more than 10yrs experience & 4yrs in Oman, accounting, purchase of building material & Transportation, immediate available with NOC, 93084105, jamil.suhial@gmail.com

Chartered Accountant with experience (minimum 10 years) in Audit, Consulting and Finance to set up an Audit and Consultancy office in Muscat. The promoter is part of a large business group. Please contact 95493494 after 4pm Accountant 2-3 years experience. Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

Email: mohammad.jwabreh@ bearingcitysc.com. Fax: 24509312

BEAUTY Urgently required all-rounder female beautician for saloon.

Contact: 96726574 Urgently required a Gulf experienced Beautician (Lady) Contact: 99619409

CATERING Urgently required for a chain of restaurants” experienced drivers motor cycle for food delivery” with valid oman driving licence. attractive salary offered + commission on sales. mobile # 97677170, EMAIL: md@royalgroupoman.com

VACANT POSITION

GENERAL MANAGER 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 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

Cook wanted (freelance basis) for luxury camping site in the desert.

Schedule about 10 days per month.

Transport provided call: 71190864

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DESIGNER

Urgently required male / female Nurse with MOH license for license for the clinic in Muscat. Send CV to mdamjadphy@gmail.com or Contact: 95631779 / 96616363

Carpentry workshop located at Muscat looking for Interior designer with AutoCAD and GCC driving license & NOC. Send CV to kwk585@gmail.com

DRIVER 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 Required house maid urgently.

Visa available good salary.

Contact: 99864531 Looking for full time Arabic speaking professional Nanny (lady), Arabic as first language.

Contact: 98500010

ENG./TECHNICIAN Urgently required Electrician with Electrical license (DCRP) Omani or expatriate (3 years experience). Contact: 99337587 / 99043127 / 99348493 Req. urgent exp Site Engineer with driving license to look for Haya & PAEW works. Send CV to sadiq@pctoman.com 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 Required Civil Engineer not less than 10 years experience.

Contact 95054916 Plant Engineer and Lifting Supervisor. Minimum 5 years experience in Oil Field. Email C.V : hrmedia123@gmail.com

Urgently required Lab Technician & Nurse with MOH license.

Contact: 91960401 / 92724345 Email: n_thanigaimani@yahoo.com / genome2006@yahoo.ca Required for Al Murazza medical company Salalah Oman, laboratory technician, at least 3 years experience. Contact: 00968 -99098735 Send derails to Email: memeisso@hotmail.com

SALES / MARKETING Sales Executive (Paints & Allied Building Materials) – 1 No. Experience in selling Paints in Oman / GCC for 5 years. Degree or Diploma in any discipline, D/L – a must.

Email : Buildingmaterialsales007 @gmail.com Sales Executive (Building Materials) – 1 No. Experience in selling Building Materials in Oman / GCC for 5 years, Degree or Diploma in any discipline, D/L – a must. Email : Buildingmaterialsales007@ gmail.com Building material salesman, electrician cum plumber with D.L, C.C.V.T Camera technician.

Contact: 99383044 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

Wanted Nurse for a dental centre, Al Mawale South. Interested candidate may contact 99759279 or send mail: drasyanaseem@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

Fusion Medicare Polyclinic, Muscat wants GP, staff Nurse holding MOH license & Receptionist (Omani) Contact 97698004 email: medicare@fusionlogicoman. 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

Urgently need MBBS DOCTOR with OMAN MOH or Oman PROMETRIC passed for a Clinic in Mudhaibi Region. Contact 95395070

A reputed shipping company looking for Sales executives for C& F. Send your resume to astallc@omantel.net.om Contact: 94777349

Wanted female & Male Nurse with or without license (good salary, food & accommodation with other benefits. Contact 97700963, medicoport@gmail.com

Looking for sales / marketing person with printing press experience, having valid Oman driving license. Mail CV: info@alsahib.net

Urgently required Internist, General Practitioner, male Nurse, Orthodontist for a reputed medical center in Salalah.

Email: hrmdimc2010@gmail.com

Urgently required experienced Aluminium fabricator for a shop as Incharge at Rustaq.

Contact: +968 95057475 Email: ahmedalqarni86@gmail.com

Wanted female & Male Nurse with or without license (good salary, food & accommodation with other benefits. Contact 92989109, medicoport@gmail.com

Carpentry workshop located at Muscat looking for Marketing Executive with GCC driving license & NOC. Send C.V to: kwk585@gmail.com

Nurse staff required having NOC for well known clinic in Bidbid.

Contact 96746460

SECRETARIAL / OFFICE Required Office Assistant with driving license present in Oman, 175+ food + acco. Contact: 99454425 Wanted Office clerk having two years experience. # 92891888

Indian Salesman indoor, knowledge in English & Arabic.

Contact: 93326636

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED ACCOUNTS Part time Accountant, up to finalization, looking for job after 5 pm (location prefer – MSQ to AL Hail).

Contact: 90935099

Chartered Accountant with 18 years experience in Finance, Accounts, Costing, Budgeting, Banking operations - NOC Available + Oman Driving License Contact : 96072990 Emailkrishnaravichandran@gmail.com Indian male B.com, looking for Assistant Accountant job having 3 yrs. experience in India, Presently in visit visa, Contact: 98328684, sanjith1992@gmail.com Accountant 13 years experience looking for suitable job full time/ part time. Contact: 95571165 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

Finance Manager 22 years experienced Chartered Accountant and cost & management accountant looking for a suitable change.

Contact: 99884291 / 99741875 / 24601935 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 Indian male age 26, Accountant one year experience in accounts looking for suitable job. Contact Email: Anishkhan991867@gmail.

Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415 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 female 24. Masters in Computer science engineering, seeking job in colleges, schools and institutes. Having in good skill in teaching and advanced technologies. Contact : 93356858 Email id : annielino11@gmail.com Indian male, B.Com PGDM (Banking & Insurance) with 3 years experience in banking sector as Assistant Manager on visit visa, looking for suitable openings in financial sector. Can join on an immediate basis. Contact: 93418265 Email: arjunnair19@yahoo.in Accountant Indian female, 2 years experience up to finalization in tally, B.Com Graduate, having valid D/L. Contact: 95373751 Indian ( M) MBA (f) more than 6 years of experience in accounts, proficiency in various A/C Software SAP (F1/CO) seeking for suitable placement. Contact: 95920740 Email: abdulhameed1527@gmail.com Indian (F) B.Ed completed MA, doing six month experience as a Teacher in social science experience at various accounting softwares like MS- Office tally, Peachtree & QuickBook, language English, Tamil, Malayalam in Oman Ruwi. Contact: 93836076 Accountant 8 Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact 97712084

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 12 Yrs Exp Accountant worked in Construction, Cont & Trad Cos. with Valid D/L – (NOC/Release available).

Contact 92194086

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

8 yrs exp. in Admin & Accounts (3 yrs in Oman), MBA, exp. in Tally ERP 9, Indian (F) seeks placement.

Contact 97243806

Indian female 26 yrs, MBA finance 2 yrs exp with MNC. Email: rilooozmali@gmail.com.

Contact : 90551366.

Indian female 23 yrs MBA, finance and HR, currently on visit looking for suitable job. Contact: 93305002 / 99048224 Email: manjusharavindren@gmail.com

Accountant B.com Indian male 12 yrs exp seeks suitable job.NOC available . Contact : 91212471 Email: rennyj6@gmail.com

MBA Finance 20 yrs of MNC (MEP) experience thorough knowledge in preparation of financials, budgeting, fore casting, audit, trade finances, cash flows, guarantees, income tax, project (cost control) & ERP implementation with NOC seeks suitable placement. Contact 96280551 Email: ramu2587@hotmail.com Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394 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

28/male/MBA - finance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement.

Contact 90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@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 Finance Manager 16 years experienced chartered accountant (Sri Lankan) looking for a suitable post. NOC available. #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 Indian (M), 31 yrs, M Com 9 yrs experience in Oman, looking for Manager or Executive position in Fin & Accounts, NOC Available.

Contact 968 96166178/ +919768537435: mohammednajeem@yahoo.com

ADMIN 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

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

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

Finance Executive M.Com 4 years experience seeking suitable position presently employed in Trivandrum, India.

Contact: 0091- 8907212253 Oman Contact: 92817797

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

Accountant Executive - MBA (Finance) 2 years experience, seeking suitable position. Presently employed in Trivandrum, India.

Contact: 0091- 9447709196 Oman Contact: 92817797

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

Finance Audit professional 20 yrs experience can work independent, looking for opening.

Contact: 92168401 Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNC’s currently in Muscat seeking suitable placement in Finance / Admin.

Contact :94743790 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 Sudanese Accountant, Alexandria University Graduate bachelor of commerce Diploma of Marketing professional photographer worked in PR and social media for 2 years looking for a job in public relations media, social media or marketing.Contact: 96976240 Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement.

Contact 94879615, Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement.

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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 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

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 Sudanese female 7 years experience design site work, interior design programs AutoCAD archicad. Contact: 71190409 / 94078945 Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com

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Male -FMCG DISTRIBUTION PROFESSIONAL ,MBA MARKETING ,10 years Managerial experience in GCC /OMAN looking for Divisional Manager position. NOC /DL available.

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.

Contact -92405181

Contact - 96501189

SITUATION WANTED

ENGG. / TECH./MECH.

Quantity Surveyor, Sri

Indian male, MBA Finance, B.Com & Computer Diploma looking for a suitable position Current position: Financial controller Experience : 15 years +

Mechanical Engineer 2 yrs experience in printing press.

Contact: 99315229

Lankan male, 25 yrs, B.Tech HND QS (Civil & MEP), AutoCAD with 5 yrs experience, looking for suitable placement.

CONTACT: 90189412 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 Contact - 98518776 ARCH./ INTERIOR DEC. Interior Architect, 2 years experience AutoCAD, 3D, Photoshop, shop drawing. Contact: 98245746

DRIVER Indian light driver having 2 years experience in Oman know language English, Hindi, Arabic need job. Contact: 98976954 Heavy duty driver /operator valid D/L, GCC and Oman (overseas).

Contact 95175192 Light duty Driver, Oman driving license, Language English, Arabic.

Contact: 97365719 Looking for job light driver.

Contact: 92245856 Driver looking for job.

Contact: 96187146 Light duty driver, 5 years exp in Oman. Contact: 93904217 Driver with car available.

Contact: 98522914 L.T.V Driver exp 4 years knows English, Arabic and Hindi.

Contact: 94928736 Light duty driver, Bangladeshi, 2 yrs experience looking for job.

Contact 90531832 Light driver looking for job, 5 years exp in Oman.

Contact: 94208089 Light driver exp 4 years knows English, Arabic and Hindi.

Education B.A. Contact: 98522914 Looking for job exp having driving license. Contact: 97363138 Driver looking for job. Contact: 95892363

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Indian male 23 years, 1 year experience in tankage projects & process piping B.Tech in Mech, Engg.

Contact: 00968 71164978 Email: sushant297@gamil.com

Indian Safety officer, 29 yrs, 6 years experienced, 2 years in GCC, currently in visit visa, wanted suitable placement. 92110670. paul.jpjohnson@gmail.com

Freelance - Part-Time Quantity Surveying, Estimation & Costing, Technical & Commercial Bid Document Preparation, Method Statements Tender Submittals etc yamservom@gmail.com, Contact :91237926

Indian male, Mechanical Engineer having 1year experience, on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact: 97416564, Email:jovinmathias@gmail.com

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 Civil Engineer 8 years experience Structural buildings marine.

Available NOC release.

Contact 92451323.

Email: zubairali134@yahoo.com Indian male Civil Engineer 1.6 yrs exp, having Omani D/L, looking for suitable position. NOC available.

Contact – 92157694 / mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com Diploma in Mechanical Engg, 10 years exp in steel fabrication site work with valid Oman driving license. Contact: 94696192 Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrs exp seeks suitable position in a reputed company. NOC available.

Contact 96789711 B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 24 with almost 1 year experience as Production Shift Engineer, has achieved training on HVAC Engineering design and has good hands on software like AutoCAD and HAP.Currently in Oman on a visit visa, looking for a suitable placement.Contact: 95065955 email: mjs.jazeb@gmail.com

B.E Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman looking for suitable job driving license & NOC available to join immediately. Contact: 95962450 Email: solanki.ahmed@gmail.com Site Supervisor 3 years Diploma Civil Engineering 7 years experience in Oman driving license.

Contact: 00968- 98524276 Email: murtaza06249@gmail.com B.Tech Civil Engineer 9 years experience in Oman, hotels, shopping malls high rise buildings, local NOC available. Contact: 00968- 97355400 Email: mianinaqas169@gmail.com Building Engineer, Senior level 9 yrs experience, Projects management, Coordination, Quantities Surveying Engineer contracts, civil software’s & AutoCAD looking for senior level position, NOC available. Contact: 79097475 Email: a-shaqfa@hotmail.com Indian male Software Engineer (BE). Contact: 92326607 Mechanical Engineer 14 years experience, 7 in Oman in water factories. Contact : 94488290 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

B. Tech Mechanical HVAC site Engineer 4 years experience, currently on visit.

Contact – 92837696 / mdabdulather@gmail.com

Graduate Civil Engineer 20 yrs GCC experience with Omani D/L, seeking job NOC available.

Contact: 98621645 Email: imtiazcv@gmail.com

Indian male 26 years Mechanical Engineer with 2 yrs exp in Oman.

Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 91328079

B.E Electronics & Communication 4 years experience in installation commissioning testing networking Administration, project coordination site experience maintenance.

Contact: 92924555 Email: rahulchittoor@gmail.com

DOMESTIC HELP Office boy with driving license, 4 years driving exp.

Contact: 94178094

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN 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 Free lance / part time autocad works / make boq 2d /3d arch , structural, shop drawings interior drawings. Contact 97103168 Architectural Draughtsman (4 years experience) seeking job.

Contact: 91141879 Web designer, developer, Graphic designer, 3 yrs Indian female D/L. Contact: 92725547 Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman. Please Contact: 96489798, (+974) 66653780.

Revit, Autocad D/man, expected salary 200 OMR. PH : 92279784

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 Young Indian, Engineering in Bio-technology, Bio-chemical and Chemical, looking for a challenging placement in Oman.

Contact 97607000. Email: sivasankarjayakumar@gmail.com Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact – 90164912 Indian male Electrical Engineer, having 6 years gulf experience in designing, assembling, commissioning execution etc having valid GCC license too looking for a suitable. Contact: 0096898052942 Email: azamjeelani78@ gmail.com Civil Engineer (B.Tech), Indian male 24 years with 1+years Indian experience,(Certified in Staad Pro/ Quantity Survey/ Auto Cad).Looking for a Suitable position. Available In Sultanate of Oman (Muscat) on Visit Visa. Contact: 92157694. E-mail: mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Mechanical Eng, 9 years experience MEP, 4 yrs in Oman. Contact: 99487902

Civil Engineer 8 yrs Exp in building construction & consulting field with auto cad & D/L.#93060770

Electrical Engineer with 5 yrs experience in P.L.C operated factories and ready mix plants looking for better placement.

Contact 968 97450769 Civil Engineer with NOC, 7 years experience. Professional at site management, technical office, structure design work. Contact 97983610 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

Civil Engineer experience 4 years in Oman, Omani driving license.

Contact: 96319928 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 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 Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961 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 (Sudanese) with 7 years of experience in Oman (residential, commercial & gov. buildings). Contact : 97370324 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 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 Mechanical/ Piping Engineer (B.Tech.) on visit visa looking for suitable job.

Contact 94703350 mail: nadeembcoolboy@gmail.com

EDUCATION/TRAINING Indian female 24. Masters in Computer science engineering, seeking job in colleges, schools and institutes. Having in good skill in teaching and advanced technologies. Contact : 93356858 Email id : annielino11@gmail.com

7+ years GCC experience, Civil Engineer looking for suitable position. Contact: 79095572

Indian, Keralite female M.A Economics, B.Ed, PGDCA, 2 yrs exp seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 97302167

Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784

Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact 99739415 / 92091528

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

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.

Contact 92032632, haseebmursaleen@gmail.com

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 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.

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

IT 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 Male, MCA Graduate, 15 yrs exp in ERP, CSM Certified, seeking suitable role.NOC Available.

Contact : GSM : 90189284 Email: meetlibran@gmail.com Computer Engineer, Indian male24, job search in #it #hotel #sales & others. additional pro diploma certificates & 4 months GCC exp. on visit-visa. Contact : 92012341 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 Housemaid, Driver, house boy, (overseas) looking for job. Contact 24484232 & 99531802 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

MISCELLANEOUS 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 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.

Sudanese male bachelor geology and mining with 3 years experience in MUD logging and training in soil investigation. #92956848

MEDICAL Keralite Male lab Technician with M.O.H license & release seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 94744706 Email: georgemathewsiby@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 Indian female Dentist looking for suitable placement, dataflow completed. #96410448 / 99606013

MANAGER / SUPERVISOR Organization Manager, Iraqi, Exp. 13 Years Inside- outside Oman , following activities : (construction Rood and Bridge & pipe lain - Infrastructure) (Very strong and qualified to bringing business for civil work Or any type of the construction work for many million per year with a good exp. in pricing and collect payment and cash flow managing - Tenders & wide experience in the real estate.

Contact: - Oman 71146111 Operation Head Finance background Experience in General management Projects Sales Finance and Administration 15 years experience in Oman NOC M :97812511

SALES / MARKETING Master in International Business (UK) work experience Oman 2.7 yrs, with Oman driving license, seeking job. Contact: 91478123 / 99175645 Young man Graduated in Media and Communication and having a diploma in public relations looking for a suitable job in advertising agencies & media, corporate offices in Oman. #95636799 Email: medoo-299@hotmail.com Male, looking for sales & marketing job, Oman license holder.

Contact: 95642740, Email: shaijichakkara@gmail.com 29 years Indian male MBA having 5 years experience in Gulf - sales & marketing & having GCC driving license, on visit seeks placement. Contact: 98845719 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, 8 years experience in sales, Marketing operations procurement, seeking suitable job, having valid Oman license, NOC available.

Contact: 99837447 Email: rhlboss86@gmail.com

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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.

We are specialized in interlocking, block work, plaster work etc.

Contact 91433508, Email : business@aljammaza.com

We arrange tours & accommodation at all the beautiful places in Oman. Contact 99839898

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INVESTOR PARTNER REQUIRED For a successfully Catering Restaurant Investor cum Partner is required.

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Investor with fixed returns also welcome.

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SERVICES We Provide Cleaners, Office boys, Cleaning Contracts, General cleaning etc.

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Contact 97263637 / 93309131 Ayurvedic massage, backache, joint, neck pain etc. #98254909

WE SERVE OMAN

Pest control & Building cleaning all kinds of pest control building. Cleaning tiles / Marble polishing monthly/ Yearly contracts available.

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Plumbing, painting, electro works contact Midawa Trading & Cont. EST. Contact: 98937266 Window unit & split unit A.C servicing & repairing - Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area. Contact: 99557080 Split unit & window unit A.C servicing & maintenance Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area. Contact: 96236476 Split unit & widow unit A.C servicing & maintenance Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area. Contact: 95323517 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.

Contact 99247663

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

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

SITUATION WANTED SIT. WANTED SALES / MARKETING 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: 98847095 10+ Years Exp , 8 years In UAE , in Logistics ,Warehouse & Inventory looking for Job. Contact Number -00968 98096086 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 male with 6 years experience in sales in oman. NOC available, looking for suitable placement. Contact 95364128 Oil & gas experienced Indian lady with 6 years in sales & marketing to PDO and having valid Omani driving license. #96143430 / 99875919 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 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

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Al Farzdaq Al Fedhi Trad all maintenance electric plumbing, CCTV camera, painting tiles, A/C servicing. Contact Jahural Islam : 96524904

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We undertake new construction & maintenance & gypsum works.

Contact 92711506, ammarayyub@gmail.com

Affordable rates all types of curtain blind. Contact 99539521/ 95615642

House shifting packing.

Contact: 99657644 / 98518013

SITUATION WANTED SIT. WANTED SALES / MARKETING Indian Male, 26 M.Com with 4 yrs of Experience in Accounting & Administration in a Financial Company in India, seeks suitable job, Currently in India.: +918907212253 Akhil:-93626288, Email: Sumeshpsmkr1989@gmail.com Indian Male, 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

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

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Taking very good care of your car, trust us. Contact: 96964767

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED SALES / MARKETING Indian female 29 years Post Graduate with computer Knowledge 2 years of Oman experience in coordinator & 5 years of experience in customer service, client relation officer with excellent communication skill seeks suitable placement. Contact: 95337665 BBA male 6 years Sales Executive in KSA, D/L looking suitable placement. Contact: 90916261 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

SKILLED LABOUR Mason sh/carpenter, helper (overseas) looking for job. Contact 95175192

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE 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 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 Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment.

Contact 95244761

TOURS & TRAVELS Polish women have experience in tourism and flight companies speak German & English, looking for job. Contact: 79098170 / 96149719 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, B.E Mechanical with 2 years experience as Maintenance Engineer in Cochin Refinery and 1 year experience in Chevrolet seeking job. Ph number: 97964862, Email :jossyabraham20@gmail.com Indian Male (44), MBA, 19 yrs experience in Oman. Present Industry: Natural stones for construction. Responsibilities: Production, Business development and overall management. Looking for an immediate opening. Contact : 90992631 B.A Graduate, 28 yrs, with Good English communication skills, 5.5 years Experience in hospitality and hotel industry is looking for a suitable job in Muscat.(In Visiting visa) Contact 93271163 CIVIL DIPLOMA HOLDER. Indian male. 8 years experience in building construction field, Valid oman driving license holder, Seeking suitable jobs. N.O.C available. Contact :95306762, Email: sandeeep88joseph@gmail.com Pakistani male having 7 years experience valid Omani driving license working as a crusher Incharge (Sales, Purchase) looking for a suitable position. Salary is negotiable. Contact +96894248615 / 95133167, Email : mumar1714@gmail.com Indian male, 15 years experience in furniture sales with Oman D/L, NOC available. Contact: 98838485 Female B.Ed English & Maths teacher, 6 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact: 98002428 Available Mechanical Engineer B.Tech with driving license, currently on visit visa. Contact: 97792809 / 99417584 Indian female PhD, M.Phil, M.A in English, B.Ed, Diploma TESOL,16 years teaching experience seeks suitable teaching, editing or relevant job. Contact: 92245591, 95221665 Indian Male 26years MBA (HR & Marketing) having 4 years experience in Gulf and India as a HR and Admin looking for suitable placement. Contact :95583165.Email: vinoth.kvk1991@gmail.com 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 Finance controller MBA finance (NOC Available) 23 yrs exp D/L. Contact: 95043106

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MISCELLANEOUS 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 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, 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. #– 98483443, email: cars2099@ gmail.com 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 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

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 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 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.

Contact: 97433692455, k_khopkar@yahoo.co.in Indian male, 23 yrs, B.E. in mechanical engineering looking for suitable job. Contact : 91504101, mail: nickfaiz93@gmail.com Indian Female, Mathematics Lecturer M.Sc., M.Phil. in Mathematics with 5 years of teaching experience. Now in Oman on Visit Visa.

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.

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

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

Indian male 22 years B. Com, holding a valid Oman driving license.

Contact 96799287.\

Indian male 22 years B.Com, holding a valid Oman driving license.

Contact 98112738

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED 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.

Contact: 97812511 Email: sgupta1093@gmail.com Purchase / store 8 years experience in construction company Indian male (46) Kerala, looking for immediate placement with Oman driving license release, NOC available. Contact: 93996983 23 yrs, Indian Mechanical engineer, Looking a job in HVAC designing and drafting and any other related job as a mechanical engineer. +96890834846, abdulquddusruknuddin@gmail.com 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

25 - 50 seater bus with PDO & BP specification for monthly rent & small car with driver.

Contact 99839898

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED HACCP certified Food & Agricultural engineer, M Tech, Indian lady (24), seeking for suitable placement. Contact 92290733, praveena1692@gmail.com Female, M.Sc and B.Ed in Chemistry, Indian, having two years teaching experience, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 96300240, Email: nselvin@gmail. com

B.Tech (ECE), MCSE, CCNA, 25 Male, Indian, currently on visit visa, seeks suitable job Mob No: 97438490. Email: akhil.anuraj.1991@gmail.com

CIVIL DIPLOMA HOLDER. India male. 8 years experience in building construction field, Valid oman driving license holder, seeking suitable jobs. N.O.C available.

Contact 95306762, Email: sandeeep88joseph@gmail.com

Indian male 24 yrs, looking for Sales job in Salalah, preferring electronics, Home appliances, Furniture. GSM 99492925 / 98871742 or ,kmfiroz6@gmail.com.

Indian male 23 years completed BE in electrical engineering Looking for suitable placement. alamalsuhail@gmail.com, Contact +968 9968 2689

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED 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 contact 94618504, Email: shan37yousfani@gmail.com

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