Times of Oman - October 9, 2016

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October 9, 2016 7 Muharram 1438 AH

FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY SULTAN THE SULT LTAN

On the occasion of the 5th National Day, 1975

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ We declare to the whole world that we shall never desist from defending the security of this dear country against any aggression with all possible means. We put before the whole world a truth which accepts no argument.

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HM sends greetings MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of greetings to President Yoweri Museveni of the Republic of Uganda on his country’s Independence Day anniversary.

In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan has expressed his sincere greetings and wishes to the president and his country’s people. —ONA TOP THREE INSIDE STORIES

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Saudi-led air strike kills 82 in Yemen

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An air strike by the Saudi-led coalition on mourners in Sanaa on Saturday killed at least 82 people. >A12

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Study on aluminium container project

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foreign investment,

taxes to give economy the vital lifeline, say financial experts

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MUSCAT: Oman needs more cost-cutting, taxes and foreign direct investment if it is to pull through the oil slump, experts say.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that the country’s “breakeven” price for a barrel of oil this year is $73.

Despite the price of a barrel of crude rising to over $50 for the first time since August, the

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As economic hardship bites, firms deduct staff allowances REJIMON K KHADIJA AL ZADJALI

reji@timesofoman.com khadija@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: In addition to shortterm contracts, salary cuts, freeze on increments, companies are also forcing their employees to move to cheaper rent apartments as part of the ongoing cost-cutting measures resulting from poor economic conditions.

A senior official from an automobile company in Muscat, which employs hundreds of engineers and salesmen, said many mid-level employees are in a fix for the last few months after the management slashed their house rent allowance.

“Many engineers were getting House Rent Allowance (HRA) of around OMR250 for a single bed room flat. The company has cut it down to OMR200 for some and for others less than that. Where can we get a single-bedroom flat for OMR200 and below?”

the official asked.

According to the official, in addition to HRA, his company has also halved the allowance for telephone bills.

“The majority (of such employees) are in sales. But the company has not considered it. They have cut their telephone bills. How can a sales person work with calling restraints?” the official added.

An engineer in Muscat, who was getting OMR250 as HRA, is struggling to find a new home as his company has cut his HRA

to OMR200.

“It is quite difficult to find a decent accommodation for OMR200. We are struggling a lot.

I don’t think I can find one. I am planning to quit the job and look for one in other GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries or return to India,” he said.

Meanwhile, a senior official at a construction company said his colleagues, who are staying in flats with a rent of OMR350 have moved to OMR250 rental flats. >A6

IMF experts reckon another $23 per barrel is required just to balance the country’s books.

One of the region’s most respected analysts has said that an “open skies” policy on 100 per cent foreign direct investment - especially in tourism coupled with new tax regimes are just two of the measures required to pull Oman out of a downward economic spiral caused by the turbulence in the oil price.

In terms of FDI, the govern-

ment is already making moves.

James Wilson, CEO of Omran, the umbrella government appointed body overseeing tourism investment in Oman, confirmed that attracting foreign money is high on their list.

“Omran is currently in discussions with foreign and local investors for joint ventures on its projects,” he said.

More taxes and subsidy cuts would also throw Oman a lifeline in the current climate, according to Dr Nasser Saidi, a

member of the IMF’s Regional Advisory Group for MENA and Co-Chair of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) MENA Corporate Governance Working Group.

Dr Saidi believes Oman is on the right track but more needs to be done.

He said: “Oman’s government needs to be commended for rapidly taking action following the dip in oil prices.” >A6

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Public transport network only solution to traffic jams SUNDAY BEAT SALEH AL SHAIBANY

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espite the government’s efforts over the years to build more roads, only a comprehensive public transport network can provide a permanent solution for the growing number of traffic jams in the capital.

An efficient public transportation system can also cut down on the number of road accidents and deaths. In the last five years, an average of 5,210 accidents per year occurred on an annual basis, causing an average road fatality of 450. It will also ease the amount of fuel consumed locally, reduce maintenance of the highways and the government will save money on the construction of new roads.

With the construction of the new airport expected to be completed by the end of this year, the number of cars plying on the roads in central Muscat, including the Muscat Expressway, will see a sharp increase.

Air traffic is also expected to increase by 50 per cent, from 8 million a year now to up 12 million a year when the new airport is in full swing.

This will definitely place added pressure on the existing road networks that are bursting at the seams. You don’t need data to find out that the demand from the new airport will raise the death toll, cause more delays and severe bottlenecks. Another headache that

has been building up over the years is that additional parking space for tens of thousands of cars is needed in the capital every day. Free land in the already overcrowded areas of Muscat is a precious commodity these days.

Public transportation offers economic benefits, too, besides reducing chronic congestion. It may have a large capital layout to build, but the long-term advantage includes the creation of jobs and a boost to local business during the construction period. It will save time for office goers and reduce stress as they have to spend lesser time on the road. Doctors will tell you that the less time you spend commuting to work, the healthier you become.

It will also provide community revitalisation and growth in remote areas in the capital. An excellent public transportation system will bring those areas closer and make them easily accessible, helping boost trade.

It is a boon for the property values as well when an underground train or a tram is within walking distance. Workers will save money, too, considering the hike in petrol prices. It will not only benefit the current situation, but also the future as well, considering Oman has one of the highest birth rates in the world. A decade ago, the population in Oman was about 3.3 million. Official statistics now shows that the population

has gone up to about 4.5 million, reflecting an increase of 36 per cent in just a decade.

At the moment, the country relies heavily on state-run company Mwasalat that runs bus services across the nation. It is doing a commendable job when you consider it transported about 1.1 million passengers in 2015. However, it is fighting a lonely battle when one considers Muscat has the highest population in the country, with nearly 1.7 million people, with almost all of them needing transportation on a daily basis.

Buses, though are useful, and have their limitations.

When it comes to tourism, a well-integrated public transport system will be a boon for the industry. At the moment, tourists mostly rely on taxis to get to where they want. This type of transportation is very costly and it comes with many limitations.

The good news is that the government had already said earlier this year that it was not cancelling the railway project.

With the railway project going ahead, an urban transport system may well be in the pipeline.

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More Muscat-Heathrow direct flights this month REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: British Airways will connect Heathrow and Muscat five times a week from October 30 onwards with direct flights, the airlines has posted on its website.

“Fly direct to Muscat, explore the captivating city, the Muttrah Souq market, the inspirational architecture of the Grand Mosque, and the culinary delights that await,” the airline’s post adds.

With seven British Airways flights to Muscat per week departing from London Heathrow, passengers can choose a time that’s

A study by SQU’s Center for Environmental Studies and Research shows that many nationals are irritated by the presence of litter and waste on public beaches TARIQ ZIAD AL HAREMI

tariqh@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Beaches in Oman need to be cleaned regularly and dog owners need to pack their poo, according to a survey.

A vast majority of Omanis despise the accumulation of litter on the Sultanate’s public beaches, according to a study conducted by Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) researchers.

A study conducted by researchers from the Centre for Environmental Studies and Research (CESAR) at SQU, showed that many nationals are irritated by the presence of litter and waste on public beaches.

The researchers collected 109 samples from people while focusing in Wilayat Suwaiq in North Al Batinah Governorate, of which 57.4 per cent were male respondents, while 41.7 per cent were females.

“The study was undertaken in Wilayat Al Suwaiq of North Al Batinah, since this area has witnessed an increase in anthropogenic pressures over the recent

years,” explained the study.

“The main aim of studying beach users’ perceptions is to provide inputs for improving their recreational experience, but also to address their concerns and sensitivity towards enhancing ecological functions of beach systems.”

According to data, 93 per cent of the respondents disliked bad smells, the presence of a dog or animal waste and litter on public beaches, followed by 79.5 per cent disliking the fact that there aren’t enough facilities in these areas.

“About 93 per cent of them responded with the opinion (of dislike) that most of the beaches in the area have accumulated litter and plastic waste,” said the study.

BEACH EXPERIENCE AND USER CONCERNS Many nationals are displeased by stray animals, litter and coastal erosion, according to a survey of 109 households.

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Need to develop beaches “Therefore, it is important to consider from the responses that there is need to develop beaches in the area, in terms of cleaning and setting up improved facilities as part of beach management so that visitors can enjoy healthy and quality time during their visits,” the study added.

5.7 per cent responded that dogs or any animal waste were also unattractive in public beaches, including 4.5 per cent responders saying bad smells emanating from other industries ruined their beach experience.

In terms of coastal erosion, 52.3

Car parking Safety Toilets Refreshment kiosk Source: Center for Environmental Studies and Research, Sultan Qaboos University

per cent considered beach protection in terms of coastal erosion very important and 36 per cent of the respondents opined that beach protection should be a priority.

“Coastal erosion occurs when waves and currents remove sand from the beach environment; such loss of sand results in the beach becoming narrower and lower in

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elevation,” the study noted.

“Well-maintained beaches are particularly important, because everyone will visit a beach during their pleasure time and beaches symbolise a destination for enjoyment and recreation activities.”

The most frequently visited beaches in Suwaiq are in Al Khadra, Al Meena and Al Dhiyan.

convenient for them.

“Pick your seat 24 hours in advance with free seat selection and enjoy the flexibility of checking in via mobile, online or at the airport,” the post adds.

Non-stop service British Airways also offers a free 23kg checked baggage allowance, plus complimentary on-board food and bar service. The flight duration is 7 hours and 15 minutes non-stop.

From October 31 this year, British Airways will also fly a daily non-stop service to Doha, Qatar from London Heathrow.

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WORLD’S LARGEST PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SHIP DOCKS IN OMAN

‘The World’—the largest private residential ship on the planet—has docked at the Sultan Qaboos Port. The World has 165 residences (106 apartments, 19 studio apartments, and 40 studios), all owned by the ship’s residents. Average occupancy is 150 to 200 residents and guests. The residents, from about 45 countries, live on board as the ship travels, staying in most ports for several days. A few residents live on board full time, while most visit periodically throughout the year. According to the journey map, ‘The World’ will be heading to Cochin, India, which is its next destination after Muscat.

QUICK ACTION: The rescued people are in good health, said the Royal Oman Police. – Supplied photo

10 people stranded near Dimaniyat Islands rescued STAFF REPORTER

MUSCAT: Ten people stranded in Dimaniyat Islands’ waters were rescued by Royal Oman Police (ROP), the authority tweeted on its official twitter handle.

“The rescued people are in good health,” the ROP tweet read.

The Dimaniyat Islands are a protected area in Oman. The Nature Reserve is located in Wilayat of Seeb in the Muscat Governorate and lies about 18 kilometres off the coast of Barka.

It is composed of nine islands with a total area of 100 hectares.

Recently, the Ministry of En-

vironment and Climate Affairs (MECA) has banned visiting or camping in the Dimaniyat Islands until the end of October.

“From May 1 until October end, no visitor will be allowed in Dimaniyat natural reserve, as it is the nesting season of birds and turtles,” MECA said in a statement issued in May. However, of the strip of nine islands, two (Al Jabal Al Kabeer and Jun) islands will be open to tourists for camping throughout the year. According to Eng. Sulaiman Al Akhzami, Director General of Nature Conservation at MECA, more than 7,000 people visited the islands last year.

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SQU academic wins award in Jordan STAFF REPORTER

MUSCAT: An academician from the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has won the King Abdullah II Award for presenting a system to utilise solar energy for removing water from sludge in a semi-continuous mode.

Dr. Hasan Abdellatif Hasan, the award-winning associate professor from the Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering at SQU, has proved the

technical feasibility of a solar drying system that helps evaporate water.

The requirements for wastewater treatment worldwide are becoming more complex. Additionally, the produced sewage sludge needs to be treated with adequate techniques, keeping in mind the legal requirements on sludge reuse or disposal.

In all, 83 participants from 13 Arab countries applied for the award.

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Adding an Omani twist to a Japanese art form Nof Al Zadjali, a digital artist and graphic designer, is an anime and manga fan which has inspired her to create her own artwork while adding her own little twist to her drawings

Omantel, Oman Air sign connectivity agreement STAFF REPORTER

MUSCAT: Omantel will deliver a comprehensive suite of fixed, Wi-Fi and mobile services to Oman Air and will connect the company’s branches across the country in Salalah, Sohar, Duqum, Muscat, Khasab.

“In today’s globalised world, quality connectivity holds the key to effective business. As we are in the business of representing Oman internationally, having the ability to operate at the top of our game is of the utmost importance.

We are very pleased to join hands with Omantel to ensure Oman Air is enabled with the leading edge business telecom services,” Sourav Sinha, Senior Vice President, Information Technology, Oman Air said.

Todd Dick, the Vice President of Corporate Unit at Omantel said that it is a project of national significance given Oman Air’s position as the nation’s flagship carrier and its role in promoting Oman as a destination internationally.

Best platform “At Omantel we recognise the importance of having the best possible platform available to enhance tourism operational efficiency and visitor experience as Oman moves onto the world stage as an emerging tourism destination,” he added.

“We are delighted to join forces with Oman Air to provide a suite of services that will enhance operational efficiency for the airline’s headquarters and nationwide branches,” Todd Dick added.

Anime/manga art is different, maybe that’s why it is not always popular, especially among the middle aged and old people. But it is definitely not normal

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tariqh@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: As children we have all watched cartoons and still do sometimes.

Some cartoons look similar to one another in terms of drawings.

Arabic cartoons in particular are usually Japanese anime dubbed in Arabic language.

Today’s Oman Pride issue features an Omani artist, who has fused Japanese anime art with an Omani twist, which brings out the unique and original artwork merging the two cultures.

Nof Al Zadjali, a digital artist and graphic designer, is an anime and manga (Japanese comics) fan and has been reading and watching Japanese animated cartoon since her childhood to this very day, which has inspired her to create her own artwork while adding her own little twist to her drawings.

“I have been watching anime and reading manga for as long as I can remember, definitely a big fan and to the extent that my art is now influenced by the Japanese manga/anime art styles.

I had practiced traditional art around the age 10 to 13 years,” said Al Zadjali.

“So mostly it was self teaching. I have to add that studying Graphic Design at college helped improve my drawing skills greatly.

Nof Al Zadjali

Digital artist and graphic designer

We took classes on basic drawing techniques and sketching, it was a huge help for me to learn skills by learning all the rules.”

It takes Al Zadjali from 30 minutes to hours to days to create drawings, based on the type of complexities and blend of colours. She explained that the Chibi style drawings take less time than those that look more realistic.

When asked why she prefers drawing animes than common portraits, such as oil paintings, Al Zadjali said, “I don’t know about

that, but I think it is because people believe that if this is not an oil painting on a canvas of a lady, such as Mona Lisa, then it’s worthless. But I really wish they would consider the time spent on digital drawings and anime characters, as well as the hard work and the years of experience that artists need to spend to achieve creative ideas and beauty in every stroke.”

“Anime/manga art is different, maybe that’s why it is not al-

ways popular, especially among the middle aged and old people.

But it is definitely not normal,” she added.

People can buy an art piece from Al Zadjali, but she seldom accepts art requests due to her busy work schedule. However, when she does, personal art pieces for use as an avatar or otherwise can cost anywhere between OMR15 and OMR50, while art pieces for businesses could cost up to OMR150.

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Call for ban on sheesha from city centre cuss how the importing and trading of electronic cigarettes and sheesha can be curbed.

Officials said the meeting also discussed various aspects of the efforts to bring uniformity in norms governing sheesha cafes in public places and residential areas.

A sheesha restaurant has to be located at least 200 metres away from residential neighbourhoods, educational institutions and places of worship

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fahadnews@timesofoman.com rahuldas@timesofman.com MUSCAT: A large number of sheesha (tobacco smoking) restaurants have been fined after they were found violating the rules and regulations laid down by the municipalities.

A sheesha restaurant will now have to be located at least 200 metres away from residential neighbourhoods, educational institutions and places of worship, according to a new law passed by Ministry of Regional Municipalities on May 22, 2016.

Speaking to the Times of Oman, NCSI

Sultanate records 39m postal traffic last year MUSCAT: Oman will mark on Sunday the World Post Day which falls on October 9 every year, the anniversary of the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in the Swiss capital, Bern.

The Sultanate recorded a postal traffic of about 39,053,545 items in the 2015 as indicated by the statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

The statistics showed that the total number of internal postal items in 2015 was estimated at 18,295,708.

The vast majority of the internal postal items were ordinary letters amounting to 10,875,000.

The number of registered letters reached 848,000.

The number of internal feefree letters totalled 6,423,136.

The number of postal parcels totalled 1,938, in addition to 11,793 express letters, 105,880 governmental transactions and 29,961 private postal bags.

As for the foreign postal items, the statistics indicated that the total number of foreign-mails amounted to 20,757,837, the outgoing were 2,146,802 postal items, and the incoming were 18,611,035 postal items.

The number of registered outgoing letters were 69.000, compared to 2,025,000 ordinary letters.

The number of postal parcels totalled 13,114, in addition to 13,168 express mail letters.

The number of reply commercial correspondence amounted to 109 letters and the fee-free letters 26,411. -ONA

Dr Jawad Al Lawati, senior consultant and rapporteur for the National Tobacco Control Committee at the Ministry of Health, however, said sheesha cafes should be pushed outside Muscat.

“I think sheesha can only be smoked about 30 kilometres away from Muscat in non-residential areas to safeguard public health.

It is quite annoying for the some of the families, who live near the sheesha cafes as they can’t even open their windows sometimes.”

He also said recently Saudi Arabia had pushed all its sheesha cafes outside the city limits. “Let them go outside the city limits, if they want to smoke,” he said.

Recently, a meeting of the National Committee for Tobacco Control (NCTC) was held to dis-

Tobacco control The meeting also reviewed the progress achieved in implementing the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in the Sultanate.

The convention includes a decision of the Ministry of Information to ban any tobacco advertising across all mass media.

Members of the National Tobacco Control Committee and Oman Anti-Tobacco Society also called for stricter regulations to stop the sale of single cigarettes.

“This will also keep children away from tobacco,” they said.

Municipality officials said raids has been conducted following complaints received from citizens about the growing number of sheesha cafes in residential areas.

A resident said some sheesha cafes are only a few metres away from his house. “We can smell sheesha every day, which was very annoying,” he said.

According to the World Health Organisation, smoking sheesha is equivalent to smoking 100 cigarettes in one sitting.

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Omani researcher offers tips to overcome financial crisis HASAN SHABAN AL LAWATI

hasan@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: With Oman’s ambitious plans to overcome the financial crisis, an in-depth study by a local researcher might be the flying start to creating a more economically diversified country.

With her background in finance, Ann Al Kindi, a member of the Oman Economic Association’s Board of Directors is drawing up a blueprint to change the existing stereotypes about the Sultanate’s public sector.

“No matter how brilliant you are as an economist, you can’t make a change in a bureaucratic system,” Al Kindi said in an exclusive interview with the Times of Oman.

So how can Oman inject this sector with new blood and more competent expertise?

The bold study suggests that an unfair salary and promotion system, and the absence of a leadership programme are the main obstacles facing some of Oman’s public sector institutions.

In her soon-to-be-published book “How the Omani Public Sector Develops Leaders,” Al Kindi offers fresh insights into 11 senior officials in the public sector, some of them whom used to be leadership influencers in the private sector.

With an “admirable level of transparency,” the interviewees said leadership development is badly required within the public sector; however, “it will not work without other good governance systems.”

“The interviewees identified that the recipe for the Omani public sector is incomplete and ineffective if leadership develop-

Ann Al Kindi, member of Oman Economic Association board of directors.

ment is introduced in the absence of an overall human resources strategy for the country,” the study revealed.

In 2012, the total number of government employees was 194,000, of which 151,000 were civil servants, and the training budget was OMR12 million, according to data from the Ministry of Finance.

However, Al Kindi argued that it is not clear what existing public officials have done to develop potential leaders.

“Among all of the 11 interviewees in this study, only two have managed to create the second leadership level and adopted an excellent preparation programme,” she said, adding that this was done by on-the-job training.

The Sultanate’s government effectiveness has been declining from 1996 to 2013, according to the Worldwide Governance Index report.

Al Kindi argued that when government effectiveness fails to improve for a period of more than a decade, then it is possible that talented employees may leave the

public sector in search of better opportunities.

The study mentioned that the Civil Service Law states that promotion is based on 70 per cent competence and 30 per cent seniority.

However, an interviewee noted: “The Civil Service Law does not prevent you from discussing employees’ evaluation. It is fear of tough discussion.”

Another questioned: “What kind of leader doesn’t discuss evaluation of the employees? Since there is no evaluation in the civil services, there is no competition.”

Al Kindi also told the Times of Oman that she had never received an evaluation letter during her 15 years of service in the public sector, despite repeated requests.

“Public servants are asked to perform well, despite the average financial benefits gap between them and employees with similar responsibilities in private firms.”

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A1 ‘Oman should cut subsidies and impose new taxes’ “The IMF estimates fiscal breakeven oil price for Oman at a high of $73.1 this year and a higher $76.7 next year - one of the highest among the GCC nations.

“This should only be taken as an incentive to introduce more economic reforms to increase diversification: new tax regimes, further expenditure reducing policies like removal of further subsidies, efficient pricing of public utilities and liberalising the FDI regime.

“I would favour going for 100 per cent foreign ownership on a selective basis and in hi-tech, knowledge-based sectors that would create jobs and attract foreign investment. The continued emphasis on tourism, transport and logistics is another sector that can be opened to foreign investment, through liberalising access to Oman through an open skies policy.”

Dr Saidi added that a number of measures were implemented to address the deterioration in Oman’s fiscal balance - including lower expenditure on wages and benefits, subsidies, defence, and capital investment by civil minis-

tries, estimated to have reduced expenditures by some 8 per cent of GDP this year.

“While it is true that the fiscal deficit still remains high, in spite of these reforms, given even lower oil revenues, in the medium-to long-run will provide ample support to the fiscal stance, especially once the VAT and proposed corporate incomes tax revenues begin to come in. The introduction of excise duties on specific goods could be another measure towards greater revenue diversification,” he said.

Private sector engagement “The government also needs to encourage greater private sector engagement through PPP, and introduce expenditure switching policies (away from subsidies) and re-orient spending towards sectors like health & education and infrastructure to benefit the country in the long-run.

His views were echoed by politicians and industrialists across the country.

“Global oil price should be $75

or above this year, only then can Oman overcome the current crisis. We don’t have a clue where we are heading with this current price range. Tomorrow, if oil prices go back to January levels, then we will be in a big mess,” Tawfiq Al Lawati, a member of the economic panel in Majlis Al Shura, told Times of Oman.

On Friday, Oman crude was traded at $50.12 per barrel for the first time this year.

Last Monday, oil rose more than 1 per cent, with Brent settling above $50 a barrel for the first time since August and US crude hitting a three-month high.

According to Al Lawati, the projected budget deficit of OMR3.3 billion will widen and touch at least $5 billion if the oil prices do not rise. “The crisis is already affecting the education and health sectors,” he added.

In the 2015 budget, the government allocated OMR4.6 billion for both health and education. In the 2016 budget, that dropped to OMR3.8 billion. Oman’s budget deficit has increased by 68 per cent

to OMR 4.02b from OMR2.39b.

Omani crude oil was sold at an average price of $35 per barrel during Q1 of 2016 compared to $59.3 per barrel during Q1 2015.

“The government should make sure that the austerity measures adopted are followed strictly. Then we will be able to cushion the effect,” Al Lawati said.

Forced to cut expenses An Omani industrialist said the government was able to fund big projects only when the oil price was $105 per barrel and when it came down to $60 per barrel it was forced to cut its expenses to save money. “The current oil price is a challenge for Oman,” he added.

In August, the World Bank said Oman’s subsidy bill is expected to fall by 64 per cent this year as the government seeks to reform its finances.

Anchan C K, an international business advisor, said that the weakness in the oil market in 2016 would suggest that the current account deficit will deepen further in 2016. “Household confidence

has declined and any reform of the system of subsidies will reduce purchasing power,” Anchan said, adding that inflation will continue at around 2 per cent in 2016.

According to the NCSI, Oman’s inflation registered a 1.3 per cent rise in July 2016 compared to the same month in 2015.

Manjot Singh Chug, executive director at Business Tax Advisory Services in Ernst and Young, said that several western economies operate under huge budget deficits and it is not the deficit itself but its management which is critical.

“It is going to be a long journey, no doubt, but it is happening. People need to embrace the new reality and work around that. Nobody can pre-empt when the cycle will turn, but it will eventually,” Manjot added.

Mubeen Khan, chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Muscat Chapter, said that he is confident that the government will finally manage to contain the deficit to the projected level or further reduce the deficit as 2016 draws to a close.

Oman reaffirms global plan for aviation safety The Sultanate has played a vital role along with the other members of the ICAO in the progress of the international civil aviation march since joining the organisation in 1973 TRAVEL BOOST: The Sultanate has invested more than $8b billion in the civil aviation sector be it in the infrastructure or in runways and other airport facilities. – ONA

MONTREAL: The Sultanate reaffirmed its support to the international plan for aviation safety and the international plan for air navigation.

In his speech, Dr. Mohammed bin Nasser Al Za’abi, CEO of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation and head of the Sultanate’s delegation to the meetings of the 39th General Assembly of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Canada, reaffirmed his country’s commitment towards the international organisation.

He said that the Sultanate has played a vital role along with the other members of the ICAO in the

progress of the international civil aviation march since joining the organisation in 1973.

On the communique of the policies and practices of the ICAO, he said the Sultanate supported the efforts extended for preparation of the draft common communique on the policies and practices of the ICAO in the field of protection of environment represented by the international plan for the Global Market-based Measures (GMBM).

The Sultanate has invested more than $8b billion in the civil aviation sector be it in the infraFOREIGN MINISTRY

structure or in runways and other airport facilities, he said, adding that such works comprised construction of the new airports of Muscat and Salalah besides other three airports in the Sultanate’s governorates.

He also said that the Sultanate is currently moving towards the opening of the largest air control centre in the region, which will further boost air traffic.

He said that Muscat would host, in 2017, the meeting of the Directors General of Civil Aviation in the Middle East Region who are members to the ICAO.—ONA

Five arrested for leaving Oman illegally KHASAB: Five Asian nationals of Al Harf area who attempted to illegally leave the Sultanate by sea to a neighbouring country were arrested by the Inquiries and criminal investigations department in the Governorate of Musandam and the Coast Guard Police Station in Musandam.

The suspects were referred to the Public Prosecution for further action. —ONA MUTTRAH

The suspects had stored a huge consignment of chewing tobacco and cigarettes in 20,300 bags in one of the houses in the Wilayat of Muttrah. -ONA

Expats held for chewing tobacco sale MUSCAT: Expatriates who used to store and sell chewing tobacco mixed with calcium oxide (commonly known as quicklime / lime) and cigarettes were arrested by the judicial control personnel of the Public Authority for Consumer Protection in Muscat Governorate in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police (ROP).

The suspects had stored a huge consignment of chewing tobacco and cigarettes in 20,300 bags in one of the houses in the Wilayat of Muttrah.

The types of tobacco and other items found did not conform to the specifications of the country.

The storage and sale of such tobacco and cigarettes violated the Decision No. 256/2015 on prohibition of trading in chewing tobacco and article (7) of the Consumer Protection Law issued by Royal Decree No. 66/2014.

The Public Authority for Consumer Protection, in coordination with the department concerned, has taken the legal action against the suspects.—ONA

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Oman, Japan discuss ways to boost ties MUSCAT: Foreign ministry officials of the Sultanate and Japan held political dialogue and consultations in Muscat yesterday.

Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry chaired the Omani side in the meeting, while the Japanese side was led by Kentaro Sonoura, State Minister for Foreign Affairs.

The leaders reviewed aspects of cooperation between the two countries and ways of their further enhancement, mainly in commerce, investment, cultural fields, economic diversification and other aspects.

The two sides exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of common concern. —ONA

“Recently, many moved to smaller flats. It is happening everywhere in Oman,” the official added.

According to Ahmed AlHooti, from the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, companies are not only downsizing, but cutting allowances to keep the company afloat.

“Of course, every company now has started to take precautions, not only in Oman, but most Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The situation is not to save money, since there is no money,” the OCCI member added.

“There are some companies that literally don’t have work.

In this case, they will try and minimise the number of employees that are not needed, just to keep things afloat,” he said, adding that in relation to the private sector, it’s too risky and they have to take care not to overspend in such a delicate situation.

Insecurity and other job conditions like getting a no-

objection certificate and a twoyear visa ban are also forcing skilled expatriate employees to quit Oman.

Expatriate workers According to the latest statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), although the number of expatriate workers increased from 1.69 to 1.8 million between the end of 2015 and July 2016, the number of workers with advanced qualifications—diplomas, graduate and post-graduate degrees and doctorates—decreased by 1,844 workers, which meant about 300 skilled expats are leaving Oman every month.

A significant number of expatriates, who left were working in administrative positions, such as managers or directors, with nearly 1,970 workers leaving their jobs during the aforementioned period, while 631 technicians from the scientific and technical fields have also left.

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REGION OFFENSIVE

Syrian government, allies advance before UNSC votes BEIRUT: Syrian government forces recaptured territory from insurgents in several western areas on Saturday as the UN Security Council prepares to vote on rival French and Russian draft resolutions urging an immediate ceasefire.

President Bashar Al Assad’s forces, backed by Russian air power and regional fighters on

the ground, hold the upper hand around the key battleground of Aleppo, whose opposition-held eastern sector has been encircled for all but a short period since July.

Aleppo bombardment The government side’s bombardment of Aleppo since a ceasefire brokered by Washington and Moscow in September collapsed

after a week has drawn condemnation from the United Nations and countries supporting the Syrian opposition. France, which opposes Assad, demands in its draft resolution an end to air strikes and military flights over Aleppo city.

It appears certain to be vetoed

by Russia, which has backed Assad with a year-long air campaign against the rebels. Russia’s draft,

which does not include that demand, urges Moscow and Washington to revive the ceasefire deal.

Rebels also suffered setbacks further northeast near the Turkish border on Saturday, in fighting against IS militants, British-based monitoring group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.

Syrian government forces and

Tough coalition talks seen post Morocco polls After five years in government, the Justice and Development Party won 125 seats while the Authenticity and Modernity Party took 102, according to final results announced by the interior minister

RABAT: Morocco’s moderate conservatives have won parliamentary elections, beating a rival party in a tight race that will complicate negotiations to form a coalition government.

After five years in government, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) won 125 seats while the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) party took 102, according to final results announced by the interior minister on Saturday.

The conservative Istiqlal party took 46 seats.

Under Morocco’s system no party can win an outright majority in the 395-seat parliament and the winner must form a coalition government.

King Mohammed VI chooses a premier from the winning party, but building a coalition promises to be tough for the PJD. With its main rival PAM scoring high and ruling out an alliance, PJD potentially need to partner with at least three other parties to secure a majority. Since being appointed prime minister in 2011, HASAM MOVEMENT

Rebel group claims killing of Egyptian policeman CAIRO: A new Egyptian militant group, the Hasam Movement, on Saturday claimed responsibility for the killing of a policeman in the country’s north. unmen shot Gamal Al Deeb, a policeman working with the Homeland Security agency, eight times outside his home in the northern Beheira province shortly after midnight, the interior ministry said.

He died of a bullet to the head.

“The Hasam Movement’s assassination squad has carried out the field execution of the hardened criminal Gamal Al Deeb who committed his crimes in all ages,” the group said in a statement on social media.”

Hasam’s statements mix extremist and anti-government political rhetoric, suggesting it is different from extremist groups like IS which is leading an extremist insurgency in North Sinai and has killed hundreds of soldiers and police.

It accused Deeb of killing, kidnapping, and torturing innocents, including children.

The group posted photos it said were of Deeb’s house, car, and a coffee shop he frequented.

Hasam, the Arabic word for decisiveness, has claimed five other attacks since July. — Reuters

VICTOR: Moroccan Prime Minister and Secretary General of the ruling Justice and Development Par-

ty (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane talks in a conference after the announcement of preliminary results of the 2016 legislative elections that put the party PJD on the top, during the country’s parliamentary election in the Moroccan capital of Rabat on Friday. — AFP

Under Morocco’s system no party can win an outright majority in the 395-seat parliament and the winner must form a coalition government

PJD leader Abdelilah Benkirane has pursued economic reforms to reduce the budget deficit and tackle subsidies.

Anti-corruption message The PJD has been popular for its anti-corruption message.

“The PJD has proven today that being serious and truthful... and being faithful to the institutions, especially the monarchy, is a winning currency,” Benkirane told reporters.

PAM, founded by a close friend of the king who is now a palace adviser, had presented itself as a liberal alternative to extremists.

“We were expecting more seats but... our modernist project has done well despite all attacks,” Khalid Adnoun, PAM spokesman said.”There will be no alliance with PJD. If they get their coalition, we will be in the opposition”.

During its early years in office, the PJD was in coalition with Istiqlal, but the conservative part-

ner dropped out in 2013, it said, to protest over economic reforms that hit Moroccan spending power.

That makes another PJD alliance with Istiqlal tricky.

A fourth party, the centre-right National Rally of Independence or RNI - part of the outgoing coalition and which won 37 seats in Friday’s ballot - has also ruled out another partnership with PJD. Other smaller parties are highly fragmented and only secured a few seats.

In 2011, the king called a referendum on a constitutional reform ceding some powers to the elected government.

Since then, Moroccan leaders have presented the kingdom as a model for economic stability and gradual change and a welcome target for foreign investment in a region where political upheaval have become the norm. — Reuters

their allies, backed by air raids, took over an area on Aleppo’s northern outskirts on Saturday, state media and the Observatory said.

The advance in the Awaija area strengthened their hold on areas surrounding rebel-held east Aleppo, the Observatory said.

Rebel official Zakaria Malahifji of the Aleppo-based Fastaqim fac-

tion denied there had been a government advance there.

But he did confirm government advances further south in Hama province, reported by pro-Damascus media and the Observatory.

The Syrian army and its allies recaptured several towns and villages from rebels in Hama’s northern countryside, reversing recent insurgent gains in the area. — Reuters

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016 We continue to train to take up any threat and are fully prepared to undertake any challenge in most befitting manner Arup Raha, Indian Air Force chief

INDIA UNREST

Minor boy’s death sparks fresh clashes in Jammu and Kashmir SRINAGAR: A minor boy succumbed to pellet injuries here, sparking fresh clashes between protesters and security forces at various places in Indian-administered-Kashmir on Saturday even as curfew continued in seven police station areas of Srinagar.

Ruling Peoples Democratic Party demanded a time-bound probe into the death of the boy.

Junaid Akhoon, who was hit by pellets in the head and chest at Saidapora in Safakadal police station area here on Friday, succumbed to injuries at SKIMS hospital at Soura late last night, taking the death toll in the three-month-long unrest in Jammu and Kashmir to 84, a police official said.

While police said the boy was injured during clashes between protesters and security forces, the local residents alleged that the deceased was not involved in any protest. Police said the boy was aged 12.

Use of force was unprovoked and excessive which called for a probe and action as a follow up, the PDP quoting a deputation of respectable people from Eidgah locality of downtown area of the city said, and demanded a time-bound probe into the incident.

“PDP has demanded immediate,

PROBE ORDERED: A youth throws a stone at security personnel during clashes between police and protesters following the death of

11-year-old Junaid Ahmad Akhoon, in Srinagar on Saturday. - PTI

time bound probe into Junaid Ahmad Akhoon’s death and desires action against those found guilty,” a party spokesman said in a statement. The spokesman said the party is anguished over reports of use of “unwarranted force”.

As the body of the deceased was handed over to his family for last rites on Saturday morning, people in large numbers defied curfew and gathered at his house and later took out a funeral procession towards Eidgah.

However, the funeral procession was stopped by police near the Eidgah grounds, resulting in intense clashes. The clashes spread to different localities in the city and continued intermittently throughout the day, resulting in injuries to

12 persons, officials said.

A police official said curfew remained in force in seven police station areas of the city as a precautionary measure for maintaining law and order.”Curfew has been imposed as a precautionary

Rajnath reviews situation on the border, talks tough Home Minister Rajnath Singh also lauded the BSF personnel who guard the borders effectively despite adverse temperature and difficult desert terrain

BARMER/GHAZIABAD: India never attacks anyone but will retaliate and “not count the bullets” if attacked, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said after assessing security on border with Pakistan.

Singh, who visited Border Seurity Force’s Munabao Border Outpost, assured the security personnel that the government will do everything to improve the border infrastructure, including completing the floodlighting and a parallel road along the fencing, and their service conditions.

“Our heritage is ‘Vasudev Kutumbakam’ meaning the whole world is one family. We do not intend to occupy others’ land.

We never open fire first, but if attacked, in retaliation we never count the bullets after pulling the trigger,” he said addressing the BSF personnel on the second day of his Rajasthan visit.

MAKING A POINT: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh along with Minister of State, Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju at Munabao in Barmer on Saturday. - PTI

Singh also lauded the BSF personnel who guard the borders effectively despite adverse temperature and difficult desert terrain. He also said that damaged border fence at some places will be urgently repaired and will be inspected periodically. Floodlighting and a parallel road along the border fencing will also be completed to facilitate effective border patrolling, according to an official release.

Noting that some of the border outposts do not have proper telephone facility, the minister said that mobile connectivity will be improved with the sanction of more mobile towers close to the border and in the meantime more satellite phones will also be provided at the BOPs. The Home Ministry will also address the shortage of bullet

the BSF troopers at the BOPs. The minister had visited Murar and adjoining border outposts in Jaisalmer district and interacted with the BSF jawans on Friday.

Remarks Meanwhile. Indian Air Force chief Arup Raha on Saturday asserted that the armed forces are prepared to give a befitting reply to sub-conventional threats and any other challenge facing the country even as he refused to comment on the political bickering over the surgical strike saying the forces will deliver and not talk.

His remarks come in the backdrop of frequent ceasefire violations and terror attacks in Indianadministered-Kashmir.

“There has been so much discussion on this issue in the country, every section of society is giv-

HYDERABAD

Minor girl dies after undertaking 64-day fast HYDERABAD: A 13-year-old girl died here after her family allegedly compelled her to undertake a 64-day fast as part of a community ritual prompting the city police to launch an enquiry into the incident.

According to B. Sumathi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North Zone), a case would be filed after a preliminary inquiry into the incident. As of now, we have made an entry in the general dairy, she said.

A local NGO Balala Hakkula Sangham (Child Rights Association) had on Frirday wrote a letter to Hyderabad Police Commissioner seeking an inquiry into the girl’s death earlier this week.

Part of ritual The NGO had alleged that the minor’s family members and other community elders made her undertake a fast for over 60 days as part of a ritual.

“The girl was studying 8th class in St Francis School. She was on fast for 64 days. It was over on October 1. She was on a liquid diet for the first two days (after the fast).

“On the third night, her blood pressure dipped and she was taken to a private hospital here where she was declared dead. We are talking to the parents and other relatives of the girl. As of now we made a GD entry.

“An inquiry is going on. Once something is made out of the inquiry, then we will take action legally,” Sumathi said.

Although the date of the girl’s demise is still unclear, Association President Anuradha Rao, in the letter, claimed that the minor, residing in Pot Bazar of Secunderabad, died on October 3. -PTI

N O T I F I C AT I O N

S T E P - M O T H E R LY T R E AT M E N T

Navjot Kaur resigns from primary membership of BJP CHANDIGARH: Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Punjab Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Saturday resigned from the primary membership of the party, less than a month after her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu had also done so.

Her resignation was accepted

by Union Minister Vijay Sampla, who is also Punjab BJP president, and state BJP secretary Vineet Joshi. Earlier in the day, she sent her one-line resignation to the party president at the party headquarters here.

“I hereby resign from the primary membership of the party,” Joshi quoted Kaur as saying in her resignation letter.

He said one of her aides came to Punjab BJP headquarters here

proof jackets and also consider procuring lighter ones. He also expressed concern over shortage of drinking water facility at some of the outposts and mentioned that a survey would be conducted on the feasibility of providing piped water supply to all the BOPs. On camp security, Singh said that the BSF proposal for constructing safety walls and ring bunds on the periphery of the Battalion headquarters and border outposts will be examined.

“The issue of camouflage uniform being uncomfortable in the hot temperature flagged by the BSF personnel will also be addressed,” the release quoting Singh as saying. Singh said the Director General, BSF and Secretary (Border Management) accompanying him have taken note of all issues of concern raised by

ing opinion on this issue.

The armed forces are supposed to deliver the result that the nation expects. We are not going to talk about it, we will just deliver,” Air Chief Marshal Raha said here.

He was speaking at an event to celebrate the Indian Air Force’s 84th Foundation Day with a spectacular air display at Air Force Station Hindon in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad district.

For the first time, India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft performed stunts at the air show, amid loud cheers from the audience. In his customary address at the celebrations, Raha, who is also the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee said, “World is in a flux today. Terrorists attacks in Uri and Pathankot show the troubled times we live today.”

In his message on official Facebook page of the IAF - Indian Air Force, Power to Punish - launched on Saturday, the Air Force chief said the force is operating some of the most modern weapons and equipment and the air warriors exercise ceaseless vigil of skies.

“We continue to train to take up any threat and are fully prepared to undertake any challenge in most befitting manner,” Raha said.

The armed forces are well prepared to take on any sub- conventional threats. Sub-conventional threats refer to proxy war against India through the use of terrorists. Raha said that terrorists can always get better but the armed forces can neutralise them.

With each incident, the forces are getting smarter and learning new lessons, he said. The Air Force Day commemorates the establishment of the armed force on October 8, 1932. - PTI

measure in seven police station areas of Srinagar city,” the official said here.

He said the police station areas where curfew has been imposed are Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safakadal, Maharaj Gunj, Maisuma and Batamaloo.”Restrictions on assembly of people are in force in rest of the Kashmir Valley while security forces have been deployed in strength to maintain law and order,” the official said.

Normal life remained affected for the 92nd consecutive day in Kashmir following killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

The unrest, which has claimed 84 lives including two cops and left thousands of others injured in clashes between protesters and security forces, on Friday entered fourth month as shops, business establishments, petrol pumps and educational institutions remained closed, while public transport continued to be off the roads.

The roads across Srinagar city on Saturday wore a deserted look with security forces checking the handful of private vehicles seen on the roads. Over 300 persons have been booked under Public Safety Act (PSA). - PTI

on Saturday evening and delivered the letter.

However, one of Kaur’s aides, claimed that she has not resigned as an MLA. She will address a press conference in Amritsar on Sunday to give reasons of her resignation, the aide said.

Kaur, who was former chief parliamentary secretary (health), had been at loggerheads with the SAD-BJP led government in the state over the development projects in Amritsar.

She had accused the government of meting out “step-motherly treatment” to her constituency (Amritsar-East) and had even observed a hunger strike in protest against alleged blockade of funds by it last year. - PTI

Delhi heading for chaos with all our decisions being nullified, says Kejriwal NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday accused the Centre of starting a process to declare “null and void” all Delhi government’s decisions taken in the last one-and-a-half-year through the Lt Governor, claiming the move will only lead to “chaos”.

Referring to the August 4 High Court order that stamped the primacy of Lieutenant Governor, the Delhi chief minister said the high court order cannot have retrospective effect, it can only have prospective effect instead.

His accusation came days after Lt Governor Najeeb Jung quashed the Aam Aadmi Party’s government’s notification on increasing circle rates of agricultural land and dissolved the Delhi Waqf Board besides scrapping the appointment of DERC chairman.

“LG has scrapped the appoint-

BRIEFING: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal speaks during a

press conference at his residence in New Delhi on Saturday.- PTI

ment of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) chairman saying his prior approval was not sought. Will all the DERC’s decisions taken in the last one-anda-half-year be declared null and void? He also quashed the govern-

ment’s decision to increase circle rates for agricultural land. Citing that LG’s prior nod was not taken, whether those farmers who sold their land would have to return money to purchaser now?”

Kejriwal asked.

He said whether 8,000 new classrooms which were built by his government would be demolished as no prior approval was taken.

“Process is going on to declare null and void all our decisions taken in the last one-and-a-half year which is a very unfortunate.

“I request the Centre not to make governance in Delhi a laughing stock as it is very serious business and it will only lead to chaos.”

Asserting that after the HC order, the AAP government was sending all files to Lt Governor for his prior approval he said, we would request Jung to give his ex-post facto approval on those files which were not sent for his prior approval.

Similarly, the LG has stopped salaries of government’s lawyers as his prior approval was not sought. - PTI

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PAKISTAN

Dar hints at reshuffling of tax machinery to meet target Despite setting a low target, the Federal Board of Revenue provisionally collected Rs631 billion during the July-September quarter of this fiscal

STEP IN RIGHT DIRECTION: The disappointing revenue collection

year — short of the

result of the first quarter (July-September) has forced the government to think over other options. - Reuters file photo

target by about Rs55 billion

ISLAMABAD: The government may reshuffle the second-tier of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), responsible for enforcing tax laws, in addition to finding ways to recover over Rs350 billion of lost revenue stuck in litigation, as it faces the gigantic task of collecting Rs960 billion in three

The two-day conference, which concluded Friday, was aimed at reviewing the performance of the first quarter and setting goals for this ongoing three-month period, said FBR chairman.

The Chief Commissioners of Islamabad and Karachi may face the axe, according to officials.

The disappointing revenue collection result of the first quarter (July-September) has forced the government to think over other options, they added.

months to achieve the half-year tax target.

While speaking to the Chief Commissioners Conference, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar hinted at reshuffling the tax machinery.

He said that FBR Chairman Nisar Mohammad Khan was authorised to take such decisions, according to officials present at the occasion. However, the FBR chairman said that no major reshuffling was on the cards but a few changes may take place.

‘GREEN SINDH PROJECT’

‘Pakistan among top 10 most environmentally vulnerable countries’ KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has said that Pakistan is among the top 10 most environmentally vulnerable countries of the world and requires special initiatives and plans to combat climate change.

“Sindh is facing serious environmental issues which I am keen to address,” he remarked while presiding over a meeting on ‘Green Sindh Project’ for which the provincial government has allocated Rs30 million.

Apart from the project, the federal government is also going to launch ‘Green Pakistan Project’ which will be completed at a cost of Rs800 million and Sindh is a 50 per cent partner of the expenditure. Additional chief secretary (development) Muhammad Waseem told the chef minister that his government has already allocated Rs200 million for the project in the current budget.

Forest secretary Rizwan Memon, who is also member of the Board of Revenue, said that more FATA L C O L L I S I O N

Train crash kills five in Pattoki PATTOKI(Punjab): At least five people were killed, while 25 others suffered injuries when a cargo train collided with a bus in Pattoki in Kasur district of Punjab on Friday.

A police official said a goods train smashed into a bus near Landa Phattak area, killing five people on the spot while injuring 25 more passengers.

Rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the bodies and injured to the nearby hospital for legal formalities and treatment.

The deceased were identified as Aneequr Rehman, Asif, Nadeem, Waseem Asghar and an unidentified man.

The doctors at the hospital said the condition of 13 injured persons was critical.

Police said the accident took place when a train rammed into private factory’s bus.

They claimed the incident occurred due to negligence of the railways staff.

Soon after the incident, residents staged protest and blocked the railway track demanding the provincial government to take notice of the incident. Railways Minister Saad Rafique has announced compensation of Rs1 million for the deceased and Rs300,000 for the injured people. - Express Tribune

POLLUTED: Polluted waters of Karachi harbour, in Karachi. The provincial government has allocated Rs30 million for ‘Green Sindh Project’. - Reuters file photo

mangroves will be planted to encourage habitation of marine fauna and provide protection from cyclones. Talking about the wildlife, he said that the project will make special arrangements to improve habitation of wildlife, development of green belts in different cities and planting more trees. The chef minister said that youth of the province will also be involved in tree plantation and

making Sindh greener.“I am sure the civil society will help us if a serious initiative is taken by the government,” he added.

During the meeting, it was mentioned that $1 billion fund is needed to fight climate change.

Chief minister directed Waseem to take necessary measures and coordinate with international agencies and seek funds for the Green Sindh Project. - Express Tribune

D E T E R I O R AT I N G R E L AT I O N S

‘I will not rejoice in bloodshed and war’ KARACHI: Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, many actors have spoken out on the recent deteriorating relations within the film and television industry.

After Fawad Khan made a statement on Friday, Mahira Khan has followed suit. The star took to her Facebook page on Saturday.

“In the 5 years that I have been working as an actor I believe that I have tried my best to keep my country’s respect intact – by being a professional and by representing Pakistan here and elsewhere to the best of my abilities,” she said.

“As a Pakistani and citizen of the world I strongly condemn any act of terror, any loss of human life no matter which soil it is on. I will not rejoice in bloodshed and war. I will always hope for and dream of a world where my child can live without it, and always plead with everyone to imagine a peaceful world,” she added.

She continued, “It has also been in this time my faith in saner minds and goodness has been restored, thank you for the messages, love and support. Hoping and praying for peace always”.

Mahira Khan

Earlier, Mahira had also tweeted a viral Facebook post which advocated for peace between the two neighbours.

Fawad Khan, also an actor who had not until recently released a statement on the matter spoke out.

“This is the first time I have spoken on the matter. Please disregard any other words attributed to me during this time because I have not said them. I thank all my fans and fellow artists from Pakistan, India and people in general all over the world who have shown continued support for their belief in love and understanding to unite a divisive world,” he wrote. -Express Tribune

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Despite setting a low target, the FBR provisionally collected Rs631 billion during the July-September quarter of this fiscal year – short of the target by about Rs55 billion, according to the FBR. In terms of growth, the collection was hardly 4.1 per cent more than the taxes FBR pooled in the same quarter of the last fiscal year.

It came on the back of a negative 37 per cent growth in payment of refunds. The Rs250 billion advances that the FBR took last year are said to be the primary reason for the failure.

This has increased the FBR’s woes as it now has to collect Rs960 billion for the October-December quarter in order to remain on track to achieve the annual target of Rs3.621 trillion.

The authorities also decided to focus on the enforcement of laws and reactivating the forum of Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC), said officials.

The move appears to be a step in the right direction, as the FBR has so far been focused on levying more taxes instead of plugging loopholes.

They also decided to improve the monitoring of withholding taxes and analyse sales tax data.

However, similar decisions

were also made in the past but remained unimplemented.

The tax experts said that without amending the Income Tax Amendment Act of 2001, the ADRC forum cannot be effectively utilised.

In 2009, the then government amended the income tax law to restrict the scope of the ADRC. Moreover, the ADRC decisions are also non-binding on the FBR that has practically rendered this important platform ineffective.

The FBR officials said that at present Rs350 billion to Rs375 billion revenues are stuck in litigation at various forums including provincial high courts and the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

They said if the taxpayers are given an option for settlement, this could significantly lower the backlog besides increasing the revenue collection.

Through the Finance Act 2016, the FBR introduced certain changes in the section related to the ADRC but these are not sufficient to address the issue completely. The FBR has now set timelines for constituting and finalising the ADRC, the maximum time limit for the committee to give a decision and for the FBR to implement it. - Express Tribune

ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT

Senate passes SEZ Amendment Bill 2016 ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Friday passed the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Amendment Bill 2016, aimed at making the SEZ regime more business-friendly and to encourage development of SEZs in Pakistan.

The State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmed moved the bill to further amend the Special Economic Zones Act 2012 in the House.

The statement of objects and reasons says the Act was promulgated to encourage industrial infrastructure in the country.

Investment This was to be achieved by facilitating domestic and foreign investment in the manufacturing sectors of Pakistan, offering them special exemptions, leading to reduced cost of doing business with efficient infrastructure.

The Act provides for duty free import of plant, machinery and equipment and income tax holidays of 10 years for zone developers as well as zone enterprises. The investor friendly law would encourage rapid industrialisation in the country leading to create jobs, transfer technology and develop industrial infrastructure. - Express Tribune

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016 TV footage showed volcanic ash had accumulated on cars, houses and roads in the city of Aso and ash was falling as far as 320km (200 miles) away, Japanese media said

WORLD

Security raids kill 11 militants blamed for Dhaka cafe attack Authorities said the dead were believed to be members of Jamaatul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), blamed for an attack on a cafe in Dhaka in July in which 22 people were killed, mostly foreigners

DHAKA: Bangladeshi security forces killed 11 members of a militant group on Saturday, most of them dying in a three-hour gun battle on the outskirts of the capital.

Authorities said the dead were believed to be members of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), blamed for an attack on a cafe in Dhaka in July in which 22 people were killed, mostly foreigners. The militants were killed in three separate raids on hideouts on the outskirts of Dhaka, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan told reporters.

Seven militants were killed in one raid after police were tipped off that the JMB’s Dhaka unit chief and his associates were there. “We requested them to surrender but they opened fire at our officers instead and also exploded grenades, which prompted them to retaliate,” Khan said, adding the three-hour gun battle left seven militants dead.

“The dead militants include JMB’s Dhaka military commander Akash, which is his organisa-

SITE OF OPERATION: Bangladesh security personnel gather at the site of an operation to flush out suspected extremists in Gazipur,

some 30km outside Dhaka on Saturday. Bangladeshi forces on Saturday killed 11 suspected extremists including the new leader of a banned group behind a Dhaka cafe massacre, a minister said. - AFP

tional name. We are trying to find out his real identity.”

Three hideouts Explosives, weapons and machetes were recovered from all three hideouts and three police officers were injured, police said.

The July 1 attack in Dhaka’s diplomatic quarter was claimed

by IS militants and was one of the most brazen in Bangladesh, which has been hit by a spate of killings of liberals and members of religious minorities in the past

year. Police have killed more than three dozen suspected militants in shootouts since the Dhaka cafe attack, including its presumed mastermind, Bangladesh-born Canadian citizen Tamim Ahmed Chowdhury.

Chowdhury is reported to have been the subject of a profile in an IS journal called Dabiq that identified him as its top operative in Bangladesh.

The Syria-based militant group also published “selfie” photos of the cafe attackers on its propa-

ganda channels while the hostage crisis was continuing. The government has consistently denied the presence in the country of any transnational militant organisation such as Al Qaeda or IS. Targeting foreigners But police believe that JMB, which has pledged allegiance to IS, was involved in organising the cafe attack. The targeting of foreigners could hurt foreign investment in the poor South Asian economy, whose $28 billion

garments export industry is the world’s second largest. Nine Italians, seven Japanese, an American and an Indian were among those killed in the July attack.

In the past year, Al Qaeda and IS have made competing claims over the killings of liberals and religious minorities in the nation of 160 million. While authorities blame the violence on domestic militants, security experts say the scale and sophistication of the cafe attack suggested links to a trans-national network. -Reuters

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Mount Aso volcano erupts, no injuries reported TOKYO: Mount Aso, a volcano on Japan’s main southern island of Kyushu, erupted early on Saturday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency said, spewing volcanic ash 11,000 metres (7 miles) into the sky.

Police and municipal governments said there were no reports of injuries from the eruption, which began at 1:46am local time (1646 GMT Friday) on one of the peaks of the 1,592-metre mountain in Kumamoto Prefecture.

It was the first “explosive eruption” at the peak since January 1980, according to the meteorological agency. The agency raised the alert level for the volcano to level 3 on a scale of 5, telling people not to approach the mountain and warning of falling rocks. It also warned of falling ash in 10 prefectures.

TV footage showed volcanic ash had accumulated on cars, houses and roads in the city of Aso and ash was falling as far as 320km (200 miles) away, Japanese media said.

Farmers have reported that some vinyl greenhouses where tomatoes and asparagus were being grown 6-8 km (4-5 miles) away from the crater had been broken by ash and small rocks. A window was cracked by a falling rock at an Aso youth centre about 5 km (3 miles) away from the crater but there were no reports of injuries, an official at Aso city hall said.

“We are concerned that more damage on crops will be reported,” the official said. Kyushu Electric Power Co said the eruption had no impact on its Sendai nuclear plant, which is about 160km south of Mount Aso and is one of the two reactors that are online in Japan.

Up to 29,000 households lost power shortly after the eruption but the problem was fixed in less than two hours, a spokesman at Kyushu Electric said. Mount Aso is one of the most active peaks in Japan but is also a popular hiking spot. - Reuters

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Hurricane Matthew touches land on southeast US coast deaths in Florida were attributed to the storm, which knocked out power to least 1.5 million households and businesses in

DELUGE: A car sits in flooded waters at a market after Hurricane Matthew passed through in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday. — Reuters

Some 61,500 people were in shelters, officials said, after the storm hurled the sea into fragile coastal villages.

The aid group Doctors Without Borders was flying people in by helicopter to deal with emerging cholera cases and warned there was a risk of a larger outbreak.

The Mesa Verde, a US Navy amphibious transport dock ship, was en route to Haiti to support relief efforts.

The ship has heavy-lift helicopters, bulldozers, fresh-water delivery vehicles and two surgical operating rooms.

The US government was also airlifting in blankets, hygiene kits, kitchen sets and plastic sheeting for emergency shelters, according to a statement by the United States Agency for International Development.

DESTRUCTION: A downed tree from Hurricane Matthew rests against a home, October 8, 2016 in Savannah, Georgia. — Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFP

“We’re all blessed that Matthew stayed off our coast,” he said, though he also described extensive flooding, damaged roads, downed trees and homes without electricity. He predicted most people would have power back by Sunday evening. He did not comment on the reports of four deaths.

Flooding Streets in downtown Charleston were flooding up to the tops of tires on some cars and a few residents waded, some barefoot,

near the city’s sea wall as high tide approached.

At the High Battery at Charleston peninsula’s tip, waves were close to topping the sea wall with spray splashing onto East Bay Street. “It blew like hell,” said resident Roger Pinckney, 70.

Charleston officials said they were not aware of any deaths, injuries or significant structural damage.

Winds and the threat of surges were expected to diminish through the day, National Weather Service

CONTROVERSY

Trump vows to remain in race after calls for him to withdraw NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump vowed on Saturday to remain in the race after prominent members of his party withdrew their support and called for him to drop out following news of a recording of him making derogatory comments about women.

Trump sought to do damage control early on Saturday morning in a hastily recorded apology, declaring himself a changed man and attempting to shift the focus to his opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Trump told the Wall Street Journal on Saturday morning “zero chance I’ll quit.”

Three Republican members of the Senate publicly announced they will not vote for Trump and former rival Carly Fiorina called on him to withdraw.

There is no precedent for a major party to replace their nominee this late in the campaign and it remains unclear if there is an av-

German police hunt man behind bomb plot

Cordoned-off area During the raid on the apartment in the Fritz-Heckert neighbourhood, the commandos set off an explosion.

Police asked local residents to remain inside.

“The cordoned-off area is so wide that we can almost rule out a threat to the local population,” Bernhardt said.

Bernhardt said it was unclear if one or several suspects were involved.

He could not say whether the motivation for the planned attack was far-right or extremist, nor whether police found explosives in the apartment raided. — Reuters

the region

Stayed in shelters Governor Rick Scott of Florida said more than 6,000 people stayed in shelters on Friday night, but he appeared relieved at a news conference on Saturday the storm did not do more harm.

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BERLIN: Hundreds of German police including specialist commandos combed a residential area of the eastern city of Chemnitz on Saturday for a man suspected of planning a bomb attack, after failing to find him in a raid on an apartment.

The deployment followed a tip-off from the domestic intelligence service, though the “where, when, how and why” of the planned attack remained unclear, said Tom Bernhardt, spokesman for the Saxony state criminal investigation office.

At least four

JACKSONVILLE BEACH/ CHARLESTON: Hurricane Matthew made landfall on the US coast in South Carolina on Saturday, packing a diminished yet still powerful punch after killing almost 900 people in Haiti and causing major flooding and widespread power outages in the US southeast.

The storm, which left flooding and wind damage in Florida, soaked coastal Georgia and South Carolina on Saturday but was packing a diminished punch.

Wind speeds had dropped below 85 miles per hour (135 kph), making it a Category 1 hurricane, the weakest on the Saffir-Simpson scale of 1 to 5.

It made landfall near the town of McClellanville, north of Charleston, according to the National Hurricane Service, which warned a “serious inland flooding event” was unfolding.

At least four deaths in Florida were attributed to the storm, which knocked out power to least 1.5 million households and businesses in the southeastern United States.

In Florida, 775,000 were without power, according to state utilities, while in South Carolina 433,000 had no power, Governor Nikki Haley said.

Georgia Power said at least 275,000 were without power in the state.

Roads in Jackson Beach were littered with wood, including sections of a historic quarter-milelong pier, and foot-deep (15 cm) water clogged intersections.

Moderate damage could be seen on beachfront businesses, with fences and awnings torn down.

“We rode out the storm.

It wasn’t this bad at our house, but here there’s a lot of damage,” said Zowi Cuartas, 18, as he watched people pick up shattered signs knocked down by the wind and waves near the beach.”We were prepared to lose our house.”

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apologise,” Trump said in his video statement, posted on his Facebook page.

Clinton speeches The video overshadowed the publication of excerpts of Clinton’s closed-door paid speeches that were made public on Friday by a DAMAGE CONTROL: Republican US presidential nominee Donald hacker who claimed to have obTrump is seen in a video screen- tained them from the email account of John Podesta, the chairgrab as he apologises for comman of the Democrat’s campaign. ments he made about women.

In the speeches, Clinton advo— Donald J. Trump via Reuters/Handout cates for more open borders and trade, a position she abandoned during the primary because it was enue to force him from the race.

Voting has already begun in politically untenable to Demoseveral states, including the im- cratic progressives.

Likewise, Trump has repeatedportant swing states of Virginia ly criticised her for past support and North Carolina.

Democrats have sought to high- of free trade.

The video landed just ahead of light past Trump behavior toward women in an effort to erode his the second presidential debate support with less than a month to on Sunday night, which had been go until the November 8 election. seen as critical for Trump to try “Anyone who knows me knows to rebound from a dip in some these words don’t reflect who I opinion polls after a rocky perforam.I said it, I was wrong, and I mance in the first debate. — Reuters

forecaster James Carpenter said by telephone.

The toll in the United States was far less devastating than in Haiti, where at least 877 people were killed, a death toll that ticked up as information trickled in from remote areas, according to a Reuters tally of tolls from officials.

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

Storm surges The NHC predicted the storm Governors in several states held news conferences on Saturday morning, including Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory warned storm surges and high winds could cause serious problems and was “extremely concerned” that the hurricane downgrade would cause residents not to take warnings seriously.

Forecasters warned of flooding as 15 inches of rain were expected to fall in parts of the region along with massive storm surges and high tides.

Some 8 inches of rain had fallen in the Savannah, Georgia area where Matthew downed trees and caused flooding. — Reuters

PKK SUSPECTED

Two rebels kill themselves in standoff in Turkish SE ANKARA: Two militants believed to be preparing a car bomb attack detonated explosives and were killed near Ankara on Saturday after Turkish police told them to surrender, the provincial governor said.

The blast, which he saw as linked to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) armed group, coincided with a fresh spate of violence in the mainly Kurdish southeast which killed 12 people, with police gunfire killing four of them, authorities said.

“It looks like there is a high probability of a PKK link,” Ankara Governor Ercan Topaca told reporters at the scene of the explosion outside the capital, describing the militants as one male and one female.

Video footage showed forensic teams in white overalls inspecting the site as police secured the area around a hut in flat countryside on the road to the town of Haymana.

“A big disaster was prevented.

They were probably going to attack Ankara,” Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag told broadcaster CNN Turk in an interview, also pointing the finger at the PKK. “...Turkey is in a critical position.

“There are clashes in Syria and Iraq and sources of terror there.”

— Reuters

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WORLD ‘Coalition air strike kills 82 in Yemen’ Absolutely no such operation took place at that target, a sources in the Saudi coalition said, citing what he described as confirmation from the alliance’s air force command

SANAA/DUBAI: An air strike by the Saudi-led coalition on mourners in Sanaa on Saturday killed at least 82 people, the acting health minister in the Houthiled administration in the Yemeni capital said.

Ghazi Ismail told a news conference in Sanaa the number of people wounded in the attack was 534.

There was no Arab coalition air role in a strike in Sanaa on Saturday, sources in the Saudi-led coalition said, after authorities in the Yemeni capital reported an air strike by the alliance on mourners killed at least 82 people.

“Absolutely no such operation took place at that target,” one of the sources said, citing what he described as confirmation from the coalition air force command.

“The coalition is aware of such reports and is certain that it is possible that other causes of bombing are to be considered. The coalition has in the past avoided such gatherings and (they) never been a subject of targets.”

Earlier, witnesses said a missile tore through a hall in the south of the capital Sanaa where a wake for the father of Interior Minister Jalal Al Roweishan was being held, destroying the building.

There was no immediate comment from the Saudi-led coalition on the report.

The minister’s father had died of natural causes on Friday. It was not immediately clear if the minister had been hurt in the attack.

Witnesses said the attack came soon after the wake began, with at least two missiles being fired.

One hit the building while the other fell nearby.

They described ambulances ferrying casualties from the scene, where a plume of black smoke rose into the sky. A medic said there were mutilated and charred bodies, but gave no figures.

One hospital said it had treated at least 20 people and sent them home.

Hospitals in Sanaa issued an appeal through the Houthi-run Saba news agency for blood to save the casualties. Roweishan sided with the Houthi movement when President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi fled Yemen after the Houthis advanced on his headquarters in the southern port city of Aden in March 2015.

Hadi general killed Meanwhile, a top general in forces loyal to Yemeni President AbdRabbu Mansour Hadi’s government has been killed in fighting with Houthi troops east of the capital Sanaa, sources on both sides of the conflict said.

Major-General Abdel-Rab Al Shadadi, commander of Yemen’s Third Military Region -- which has its headquarters in the city of Marib east of Sanaa -- was the most senior member of the proHadi forces to be killed in nearly 19 months of civil war in Yemen.

The Houthi-run Saba news agency quoted a pro-Houthi military source as saying late on Friday that artillery gunners targeted Shadadi after they pinpointed his location. On Saturday, Saudiowned Al Arabiya channel quoted a statement from the Hadi government as saying Shadadi died in hospital after being badly wounded in Marib. — Reuters

CARNAGE: A fire engine sprays water on a damaged building at the site of an airstrike in Sanaa, Yemen on Saturday. — Reuters

ASSAULT: People look at the damage at the site of an airstrike in Sanaa, Yemen on Saturday. — Reuters

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nderstanding the future of work is difficult, if not impossible. According to the MacArthur Foundation, 65 per cent of today’s schoolchildren will eventually be employed in jobs that don’t exist yet.

As technology, globalisation, and many other factors continue to redefine work, one constant will be the need for soft skills, or “skills for life.”

Peer-to-peer deliberation, brainstorming, and collaboration are familiar to working professionals today, but we can’t assume that they come naturally, especially to the millions of students without access to proper training and college- and career-planning resources. In fact, a growing global skills gap suggests that many young workers are already falling behind.

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US economy has 5.9 million job openings, while 7.8 million people remain unemployed. In Europe, 5.6 million young people are unemployed, while another two million are neither working nor in school.

As young people worldwide express their eagerness to work, many businesses say they struggle to find candidates with the appropriate qualifications for open positions. For example, one recent survey in East Africa found as many as 63 per cent of recent graduates “lacking job market skills.”

This skills gap is extremely expensive. In China, it is estimated to cost the economy $250 billion annually. In the US, the annual cost is $160 billion, with companies losing $14,000 for every job unfilled for longer than three months, while taxpayers bear the cost of unemployment insurance and other safety-net programmes.

In the United Kingdom and Australia, respectively, the skills gap costs $29 billion and $6 billion per year.

When jobs are unfilled for too long, they are more likely to be permanently outsourced to countries with lower labour costs or a bettersuited talent pool.

This trend is now threatening traditionally stable economies; according to some estimates, by 2020 as many as 23 million workers in advanced economies will not have the right skills to be gainfully employed in meaningful careers.

Meanwhile, the myth that soft skills are innate – and that only technical skills can be taught – continues to fuel the skills gap. In reality, seemingly abstract traits like problem-solving ability, work ethic, and self-awareness can be developed in the

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Many students cannot pinpoint exactly which skills they lack, but they are acutely aware that they lack self-esteem as a result. Consider Abi, a student from Boston who had difficulties in her home life and once believed she would never be successful. Simple mentoring and training programmes carried out by College For Every Student (a nonprofit organsation funded by the GE Foundation) taught her essential skills and boosted her confidence, setting in motion a virtuous cycle of personal development.

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The skills gap and the opportunity gap go hand in hand. If we do not improve access to collegelevel education and career-ready skills training for youth from all economic groups, the skills gap will widen, and inequality will continue to worsen, with obvious implications for social and political stability.

Fortunately, the problem can be solved. Guaranteeing future economic health and stability in an era of unprecedented change requires, at a minimum, that we expand access to education and skills training for all future workforce participants – not just a select few.

Whatever approach we take must be collaborative and comprehensive, ensuring that young people learn the soft skills they will actually need for all future scenarios.

With targeted funding and a shared strategic framework, governments, educators, and businesses can close the skills gap for the Today’s young people are diverse, smart, and determined to tackle the challenges facing tomorrow’s workforce. Private and public institutions have a responsibility to teach today’s students how to prepare for those challenges.

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Pain aggravating factor for temporomandibular joint pain and disorders Story Dr Harshwardhan Jadia

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eople often chew gum as a snack simply because they like the flavour or the distraction it provides. Some use it for stress relief or even as a tool for reducing food cravings. Teenagers are known for gum chewing and popping. If your child is a frequent gum chewer and suffers from headaches, you should know that a link has recently been established.

One study involved 30 daily gum chewers between the ages of 6 and 19 years. Each suffered from chronic migraine or tension headaches. After quitting gum chewing for one month, 19 of them had their headaches go away completely while another seven had a reduction in headache frequency and severity. Twenty-six of the children then started chewing gum again, only to have, their headaches return within days.

There are several reasons why people chew gum, along with alternative options to help you kick your habit.

1. For stress relief: There are several many other ways for relieving stress like morning walk, breathing exercise, meditation, yoga, developing your hobbies, making good friends and your families where you can spend some quality time, and many more.

For any severe problem you can con-

sult a counsellor or specialist psychologist who can help you for satisfactory options for better life.

2. To freshen your breath: Carry a toothbrush and toothpaste with you so you can brush your teeth even when you’re on the go. A natural breath spray also works well for this purpose.

3. To overcome food cravings: Food craving can be avoided by adding good protein source in each meal.

Secondly food craving can be avoided by long hour of hunger and starvation basically by taking certain food in between two major meals like nuts (10-15), serving of fruits, vegetable salad, soup, cheese cubes, cup of laban, milk tea, coffee, and green tea. If nothing is available a glass of water can also help in settling down the craving.

4. For the flavour: If you’re chewing gum because you’re hooked on the flavour, for healthier flavourful options, try sipping on a glass of water infused with fresh mint leaves, cinnamon, or citrus fruit or there are many flavoured mouthwash available which can help you to keep your mouth fresh with simple mouthwash gargle.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CHEWING GUM Before you reach for another stick of gum, consider these rather disturbing side effects that gum chewing can cause.

1. Chewing gum may increase your junk-food intake: Many people chew on a stick of gum to reduce food cravings and, theoretically, help them avoid eating unhealthy foods. However, many research shows that people who chewed gum were less likely to eat

fruit and instead were more motivated to eat junk food like potato chips and candy. This is likely because the minty flavour in the gum makes fruits and vegetables taste bitter.

2. It may trigger TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) in your jaw: Chewing gum can cause jaw muscle imbalance (if you chew on one side more than the other) it can cause temporomandibular joint disorder in your jaw, which can be a painful chronic condition. Anytime you overuse a certain set of muscles, it can lead to contracted muscles and related pain, including headaches, earaches, and toothaches over time. If not regulated, this stress can lead to strong facial pain or great discomfort in the back of the neck.

3. Masseter (facial) muscle problems: Frequent chewing of gum can lead to masseter muscle problems that are result of your constant grinding of teeth at night. If you are suffering from TMJ dysfunction, you must consider totally abandoning gums.

4. Irregular development of facial muscles: As many are aware, when working any muscle, whether your biceps or your calves, they will tend to grow and shape themselves accordingly. This is no different with your jaw muscles, specifically the Masseter which is the major contributor muscle for chewing. A chronic gum-chewer’s jaw line can become larger and aesthetically unpleasing through time. Although some believe extensive use of the jaw can burn calories and make the face look thinner, this is not true. The muscles being used makes the face to have a larger and more square jaw line.

5. Tooth decay: Sugared gums with heavy use cause tooth decay, gum disease, and cavities.

This happens because sugar coats the teeth, and can slowly cause damaging of tooth enamel.

6. Gastrointestinal problems: Chewing gum causes you to swallow excess air, which can contribute to abdominal pain and bloating seen with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). When you chew gum you send your body physical signals that food is about to enter your body. The enzymes and acids that are activated when you chew gum are therefore released, but without the food they’re intended to digest. This can cause bloating, an over production of stomach acid, and can compromise your ability to produce sufficient digestive secretions when you actually do eat food. Some people may also have adverse gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhoea, from the artificial sweeteners that are commonly found in chewing gum.

7. Artificial sweetener allergies: Almost all popular sugar brands use artificial sweeteners to make their products longer lasting, sweeter or to achieve special kind of taste. Some of those artificial sweeteners can cause allergic reaction, especially Aspartame and Sorbitol. Others can cause irritation or headaches.

8. Tooth damage – even from sugar-free gum: If your chewing gum contains sugar, you’re essentially “bathing” your teeth in sugar while you chew away.

This can contribute to tooth decay.

Even if you chew sugar-free gum, there are still risks to your teeth because sugar-free gum often contains acidic flavourings and preservatives that may lead to dental erosion, even if it contains cavityfighting xylitol. Unlike cavities, dental erosion is a process of incre-

mental decalcification, which, over time, literally dissolves your teeth.

9. Release mercury from your fillings: If you have mercury fillings, you should know that chewing gum may cause this known neurotoxin to release from the fillings into your body.

Every time you chew, mercury vapour is released and quickly finds its way into your bloodstream, where it causes oxidative processes in your tissues.

10. Sheep byproducts: Chewing gum often contains lanolin, a waxy substance that’s derived from sheep wool, to help it stay soft. While not necessarily dangerous to your health, chewing on lanolin is not exactly appetising.

Remember that for many people, the initial cause of TMJ disorders is unknown. For instance, stress, poor diet, lack of sleep, and bad posture are all factors that can make TMJ symptoms worse. Similarly constant long term usage of chewing gum can be a aggravating factor for temporomandibular joint pain and facial neuromusculature pain and disorders.

Dr Harshwardhan Jadia is B.D.S, M.D.S (Oral , Maxillofacial & Implant Surgeon) at Apollo Hospital Muscat

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Omani women have excellent knowledge, while 21% have good knowledge about breast cancer. The awareness is primarily due to educational status and a family history of breast cancer.

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Breast cancer accounts for as much as 32% of all female cancers in Oman. Significantly enough, the average age of those having breast cancer (in advanced stages) is less than 50.

What is the app all about?

Fatma’s Pinky Promise is an app to help for early detection which is key to complete cure.

Early detection is achieved by regular monthly self breast examination and a yearly doctor’s examination and after 40 years of age, a yearly mammogram. It is an app that sheds light on breast cancer and helps in early detection. It’s a reply to the statement most women make, “I don’t have time for myself”.

It is an application in all pink that comes in three parts. The What, How, and When. What is breast cancer? How can you prevent? When do you check up?

How to do it?

What are the main features/functions of it?

The app is a user friendly tool that has three main features.

It shows the user how breast self-examination may be carried out. It has a reminder feature, which reminds the user to go for their yearly clinical check-up and also do their monthly Self Breast Examination (SBE).

The third feature would include a share feature, where the user can become the pink link and inform their friends about the app and that early detection can save lives. The app is bilingual, available in both English and Arabic.

Does it have features that can be used only for women or men can also use it?

The app is targeted at anyone who is willing to take the step of caring for their mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, or even themselves. Breast cancer is not a fight for women alone,

men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. Men who would like to keep a track of their loved one’s check-ups and also find out more about breast cancer, may download and use the app as well. The fight against breast cancer requires everyone, even men, to do their part.

Who developed it and from where were the coding done?

Dr Rajyashree N. Kutty, Director and Specialist Surgeon of Barakath Al Noor Clinic has got it designed through her daughter Dr Sri Mookambika and son Sai Aditya an engineer who are also passionately involved in the cause. It is developed by Jeygopinath and team at Stackon Technologies Pvt Ltd in Kerala.

It is sponsored by Mohsin Haider Darwish, Oman.

How can the app be available and is it chargeable?

The app will be available on the Play store and the iStore

by October 10. It is a free app and purely to help spread awareness and help reduce breast cancer.

Is it the first time that such an app is available in Oman?

Fatma’s Pinky Promise App is the first of its kind in Oman, second of its kind in GCC, and is aimed at helping men and women across Oman to reduce the incidence of breast cancer in future.

—lifestyle@timesofoman.com The Fatma’s Pinky Promise was recently launched by Yuthar Al Rawahy the Founder of Oman Cancer Association.

What are the reasons for advanced stage presentation of breast cancer in Oman?

Lack of proper knowledge and awareness of symptoms of breast cancer, socio-economic as well as educational status and the prevailing social stigma attached to the disease, and above all a reluctance to consult doctors count among the reasons for late presentation.

What are the causes of breast cancer?

Family history of breast cancer, early menarche, late menopause, radiation exposure to the chest before 30 years of age, nulliparity and non-breast feeding are some of the risk factors.

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

Change in size, shape, colour of breast or nipple, any rapidly increasing lump in the breast, recent nipple retraction and bloody nipple discharge are few symptoms of breast cancer.

Are Omani women sufficiently aware of breast cancer?

Studies show that only 1% of

How is breast cancer screened?

Screening involves clinical examination by a surgeon, mammography, and self-examination of breast.

How does screening help in treatment?

Screening is important in that it helps in early detection of breast cancer, which in turn increases treatment options, leading eventually to enhanced quality of life.

What are the treatment options available?

Once diagnosed, we decide on the most appropriate treatment system. This can be local treatments (where the tumour is treated without affecting the rest of the body using surgery or radiation therapy), or systemic treatments (which include chemotherapy, hormone therapy or targeted therapy).

Most women with breast cancer will have some type of surgery to remove the tumour.

However, surgery is less likely to be a main part of the treatment for more advanced breast cancers. Specific treatment plans are decided based on the type of breast cancer, its stage, and any special situations.

What is your message to the Sultanate’s women regarding breast cancer?

Being a woman is in itself a risk factor for developing breast cancer. Living with a constant fear for breast cancer is never an option. This is where awareness about breast cancer can help. Women should practice breast self-examination once a month, and get a baseline mammogram done at the appropriate age. Never shy away from seeking medical help as soon as any symptoms appear.

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businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: A feasibility study to set up a project to manufacture light-weighted semi-rigid aluminium containers, which are used for packing food, was conducted by a leading consultancy agency.

The study on the proposed project, which is a downstream unit of the aluminium industry, is for building a unit with an annual capacity of 100-150 tonnes of aluminium food packaging containers of varying capacities.

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It appears that the investors will take a decision after carefully studying the feasibility report.

According to the feasibility study conducted by Advanced Business Consultants, there is a potential for manufacturing semi-rigid aluminium containers in Oman, which are mostly used by restaurants and hotels to pack food items.

Oman’s demand for semi-rigid aluminium containers of varying sizes is estimated in the region of 500 tonnes per annum, which is now met through imports, pre-

There is a potential for manufacturing semi-rigid aluminium containers in Oman, which are mostly used by restaurants and hotels to pack food items, according to the feasibility study conducted

by Advanced Business Consultants

dominantly from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), R. Gurunath, principal consultant of Advanced Business Consultants, told the Times of Oman. Since the newly proposed company cannot capture the entire market share in the initial years, the proposal is to build a relatively lower capacity unit (of 100-150 tonnes per annum) and the capacity can be enhanced in line with the growth in demand.

The prospects of a successful

manufacturing unit will depend on various internal and external factors, which include raw material price and the price of competing brands that are imported from overseas markets. However, the fact that food consumption is not going to come down, despite an economic recession, is a positive factor for setting up the project in the Sultanate.

The investors will also take into account other factors like competition from alternate food packaging products like plastics.

Downstream projects As part of a strategy to add value to various major industries that manufacture steel and aluminium, the Sultanate has been planning build different downstream industries that can add value.

Of late, around 15 small and medium-sized downstream steel projects in Sohar were presented before a gathering of over 100 potential investors here during a seminar on investment opportunities.

These investment opportunities of downstream projects, presented by the Sultanate’s leading iron and steel producer Jindal Shadeed Iron and Steel in association with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, include manufacturing units for wire nail, forging units, barbed wire, wire drawing, bolts and nuts, fabrication, galvanising unit, motor rewinding and polymer coating of rebars. All these units can use products of Jindal Shadeed as feedstock, which will help the country to add value in the entire chain of steel production.

Jindal Shadeed Iron and Steel, part of the $12 billion Indian steel conglomerate Jindal group, produces hot briquetted iron, billets and rebars at its Sohar plant.

Small units As many as nine units are directly connected to steel as raw material, while another six supporting projects - woven bags unit, trading, clinic, car washing, rent-a-car and restaurant – are also mooted by the

Indian steel producer before the potential investors.

Jindal Shadeed had conducted separate feasibility studies with the help of Advanced Business Consultants for all these projects, which included market study (demand analysis), technical analysis and financial study. Market study was also based on secondary data and information provided by customs department on imports.

The study has also taken into account cost of machinery, capital expenditure, term loan, pay-back period, manpower requirement and its availability.

The detailed study reports of all these projects are available with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for potential entrepreneurs to use the same.

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Muscat bourse’s turnover drops to OMR739m Invest Easy gains popularity MUSCAT: As many as 20,199 transactions were done through ‘Invest Easy’ portal and Sanad offices in the Governorate of Dhofar since January till the end of September this year. Altogether 9,104 transactions were done through the portal, while 11,095 transaction were done through the offices.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry explained that the number of completed transaction stood at 14,376, while 8,823 transactions are under process. - ONA

MUSCAT: Muscat bourse posted a traded volume of 3.6 billion shares, which generated a turnover of OMR738.8 million in the first nine months of 2016.

This is against 3.5 million shares and a turnover of OMR946 million for the same JanuarySeptember period of 2015.

In fact, the largest trading volume at OMR126 million was posted in April this year, while September month recorded the lowest trading volume at OMR54.4 million.

The market was able to overcome a bearish trend that prevailed over the financial markets at the beginning of 2016, after oil prices touching $22 a barrel in January. Several international

a better performance than in the corresponding period last year when it fell 555 points.

The market capitalisation of listed companies by the end of September rose to OMR17,340.2 million, registered gains of OMR1,561.2 million.

These gains cab be attributed to the fact that several listed companies raised their capital and listing of closed companies.

MARKET CAPITALISATION: The market capitalisation of listed companies by the end of September

rose to OMR17,340.2 million, registering a gain of OMR1,561.2 million. – Times file picture

reports that suggested a fall in the growth of the global economy and an increase in deficit also affected the market sentiment.

This has resulted in a fall in

PETROCHEMICALS

MASSIVE PROJECT: The planned Liwa Plastics Industries Complex in Sohar will be the biggest industrial project in Oman. It will contribute 2-3 per cent of Oman’s gross domestic product (GDP) and will increase the contribution of Orpic’s all projects to the GDP to 9 per cent by 2020. – File picture

Liwa Plastics Complex’s ground breaking ceremony on Monday MUSCAT: A foundation stone laying ceremony for Liwa Plastics Industries Complex in Sohar will be held on Monday. The project is promoted by Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries (Orpic). The event will be held under the auspices of Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, secretary general of the Supreme Council for Planning and chairman of the Orpic board. The $4.5 billion worth of project will be operational by 2020.

Al Habsi said that Liwa Plastic Industries Complex is a project of great significance to cope with requirements of development in the country.

“The project will contribute in enhancing petrochemicals industry and meeting the increasing demand for plastics in the Sultanate and the region,” he added.

The Opric chairman hoped

that the project would contribute in improving environmental aspects and supporting the establishment of plastics manufacturing industry in the Sultanate.

Last year, Orpic signed the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to build a steam cracker and utilities with CB&I of the Netherlands and the CTCI Corporation of Taiwan joint venture.

Economic contribution The second contract for building a plastic unit, was signed with Tecnimont of Italy. The third contract for the NGL extraction unit was signed with GS Engineering and Construction and Mitsui joint venture. The fourth EPC contract for the NGL pipeline was singed with Punj Lloyd.

Liwa Plastics Industries Com-

plex in Sohar is the biggest industrial project in the Sultanate. The project’s feasibility study pointed out that it will contribute 2 per cent to 3 per cent of the Sultanate’s GDP and will increase the contribution of Orpic projects to the GDP to 9 per cent by 2020.

The project will also create about 1,000 direct jobs, in addition to more than 12,000 indirect jobs.

This project will also enhance the downstream sector in Oman as it will produce, for the first time, 880,000 tonnes of polypropylene and polyethylene, which rates highest in terms of demand in the global market, and is used in 40 per cent of all applications of plastics.The project will produce approximately 300,000 tonnes of polypropylene, which is considered the fastest growing plastic in the world. - ONA

MSM 30 Index on January 21 to 4,867 points, its lowest level since April 2009. The index lost 226 points in January, but it then climbed, along with a recovery in

oil prices.

By the end of September 2016, the index closed at 5,726 points, up about 320 points from its level at the end of last year, recording

Bond and sukuk market Also, increase in the capital of Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries (Orpic) amounting to OMR509.5 and was listed on the third market. The bond and sukuk market witnessed issues worth OMR200 million. - ONA

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Apec unveils expansion in GCC countries

GCC markets drop despite recovery in crude oil price

Times News Service MUSCAT: Arabian Power Electronics Company (Apec), a leading global power electronics manufacturer fully owned by Eram Group, unveiled its regional expansion plans for the UAE and other Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) countries.

The company appointed Eram Trading as its agency to distribute and sell Apec’s products such as its Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems, battery chargers, inverters, frequency converters and solar power systems in the UAE. Manufacturing facility “In 2013, Apec opened a worldclass manufacturing facility in AlKhobar – Saudi Arabia, which was the first and only one of its kind in the GCC region to manufacture custom-made Industrial Power Electronics equipment to cater the requirement of the region. Over the last three years, our business has grown and we now have customers across all the GCC countries,” Jacob Thomas, Business Unit head of Apec.

“As part of our company’s strategic roadmap, we felt the need to have on-the-ground resources to support our growing customer base and by appointing reputed partners in different countries, we could ensure that we not only offer the best quality products but also the best customer service and support,” he added.

“For the UAE market, we appointed Eram Trading, subsidiary of Eram Group,as our agent as they have the market knowledge, expertise and reach to grow our businessin the country,” Jacob said.

Saudi’s TASI index shed 7.5 per cent, which was followed

by Qatar and Egypt.

Morocco was the top performing market in September, according to Kuwait Financial Centre.

SUBDUED: Saudi Arabia’s stock market went deep into red over fears that the government could introduce more austerity measures to curb a big budget deficit caused by low oil prices. – File picture

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profit-booking in Qatar and declining Producer’s Price Index (PPI), led to the index falling by 5 per cent last month, it said.

Speculation over possible further devaluation of the Egyptian pound, due to expected floatation of the currency in the market, led to increased volatility in the Egyptian markets, as the country’s main index declined 3.5 per cent in September. Morocco was the top performing market in September, rising by 1.8 per cent, while Kuwait indices had a mixed month, with the price index falling marginally by 0.4 per cent, and the weighted index rising by 1.3 per cent. The S&P GCC also followed suit, declining by close to 4 per cent in the month of September, and closing at 87 points.

The report added that although the oil price rose by over 4 per

MUSCAT: Gulf bourses continued to stumble in September despite crude oil price touching $50 per barrel. Saudi’s TASI index shed 7.5 per cent, followed

by Qatar 5 per cent and Egypt 3.5 per cent, according to Kuwait Financial Centre ‘Markaz’ monthly market research report.

Saudi Arabia’s stock market went deep into red over fears that the government could introduce more austerity measures to curb a big budget deficit caused by low oil prices, said the Markaz report which analysed the performance of equity markets in the Mena (Middle East and North African) region fro September.

Despite addition of 22 stocks in the FTSE’s secondary emerging market index, across the board

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cent, on the back of the Organsiaton of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) agreement to limit crude output, Saudi index fell considerably after the Saudi government announced that it was reducing salaries and allowances for public sector employees.

Austerity measures Many investors believe that additional austerity steps, such as new fees or taxes on the kingdom’s large workforce of foreigners, could also be approved soon.

Middle East fund managers have turned negative towards Saudi Arabian equities for the next three months because of the anticipated austerity policies.

Blue chips also had a negative month, with Saudi Electric Company and Ezdan Holdings (Qatar) ending the month at the bottom of

the pile, losing 12.5 per cent and 10.6 per cent, respectively. Zain (Kuwait) and Kuwait Food witnessed a gain of 4.7 per cent and 3.3 per cent, respectively.

Saudi Electric signed a $1.3 billion Islamic funding in September, after having already secured financing worth $3.8 billion earlier this year. The company claims that this new financing will be used towards supporting its projects’ capital expenditure needs.

The murabaha financing was supplied by three local banks: Banque Saudi Fransi, National Commercial Bank and Samba Financial Group. Saudi Electric also announced plans in August to privatise its assets by the end of the year, as part of a drive to increase efficiency in the kingdom’s utilities.

A few of the large cap stocks in the Qatar index were included in

the FTSE’s Russell emerging market index in August.

Investors cashed in on the gains post inclusion as a few stocks’ values retreated, with Ezdan Holdings featuring among them. Anticipation of Zain’s first unified telecommunications license to operate in Saudi Arabia, led to increase in share price in the month of September.

Saudi Arabia cut ministers’ salaries by 20 per cent, and scaled back financial perks for public sector employees in one of the most drastic measures taken by the energy-rich kingdom to save money, at a time when oil prices are sub-par.

The measures, effective from October 2016, constitute the first pay cuts for government employees, who make up about two-thirds of working Saudi population. According to the announcement, housing and car allowances for members of the appointed Shura Council will be cut by 15 per cent. Overtime bonuses are to be curbed at between 25 and 50 per cent of basic salaries, while annual leave may no longer exceed 30 days.

Oman has launched a combined $1.5 billion tap of its June 2021 and June 2026 bonds. The fiveyear tranche will raise $500 million at 230bps over Treasuries, while the 10-year note will be for $1 billion at plus 315bps.

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China seeks to start free trade agreement talks with Colombia BEIJING: China wants to start talks on a feasibility study for a free trade agreement with Colombia as soon as possible, China’s foreign minister said during a visit to the South American country, where he also offered support for its peace process.

China is not a big diplomatic player in the region despite being a major commodities buyer there, but already has free trade pacts with Peru, Chile and Costa Rica.

President Xi Jinping will attend a summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) bloc in Peru next month and is also expected to visit several other Latin American nations.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a visit to Colombia that China would maintain close communications with Bogota to start substantive talks on a free trade agreement feasibility study as early as possible, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

The statement provided no details.

voters rejected a peace deal he signed with the rebels.

Xi Jinping. – Bloomberg News

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 rebels, a surprise choice and a show of support days after

Peace process Wang said that, as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a good friend of Colombia’s, China would continue to support the peace process.

“China upholds that all hot button issues in the end should be resolved via peaceful negotiations.

Force cannot resolve problems, only bring more harm and even hate,” the ministry paraphrased Wang as saying. Wang also congratulated Santos on winning the Nobel prize, the statement added.

China has a difficult relationship with the Nobel Peace Prize and reacted with fury when it was awarded to prominent Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo in 2010.

Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, a man accused by Beijing of being a dangerous separatist, is a fellow peace prize laureate. - Reuters

UNDER PRESSURE: Deutsche Bank chief executive officer John Cryan has been under pressure to

restore confidence in the company’s ability to withstand pending litigation costs. – Bloomberg News

Qatar exploring to raise stake in Deutsche Bank LONDON: Qatar’s royal family is considering increasing its stake in Deutsche Bank to as much as 25 per cent, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani, former prime minister of the Gulf state, and the former Emir of the country, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani are exploring increasing their current stake of about 10 per cent in Germany’s biggest lender, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is private. No final agreements have been reached.

The stock jumped as much as 3.2 per cent in the United States trading and was up 2 per cent at $13.80 at in New York. The shares have dropped about 46 per cent in German trading this year, giving the company a market valuation of €17 billion ($19 billion).

Qatar’s royal family, together with other investors, is mulling

building a holding to a size that would give them greater control over the lender, Germany’s Der Spiegel reported on Friday, without saying where it obtained the information. The move could also trigger changes to management, according to the magazine.

Talks in the US Deutsche Bank chief executive officer John Cryan has been under pressure to restore confidence in the company’s ability to withstand pending litigation costs.

The lender has informally spoken to potential anchor investors, including new and existing shareholders, to back a possible capital increase. The bank is in settlement talks with the US Department of Justice after an initial request that the company pay $14 billion over claims that it misled investors about the quality of securities backed by mortgages.

S&P Global Ratings on Friday

affirmed its BBB+ credit grade on the German lender, saying that it has “sufficient financial flexibility” to absorb a settlement, which will probably be “materially” lower than the $14 billion requested.

The bank’s biggest shareholders include the Qatari royal family, BlackRock and Norges Bank, according to data. Qatar injected about €1.75 billion into Deutsche Bank in 2014 to shore up capital of the lender.

The Gulf state has invested billions in emergency fundraising by Barclays in 2008, making it one of the London-based bank’s largest shareholders. In 2008, Qatar and Saudi Arabia were among investors that Credit Suisse tapped for 10 billion Swiss francs ($10 billion) as the global financial crisis roiled markets.

Senior advisers at top Wall Street firms are speaking to representatives about ideas including a share sale. - Bloomberg News

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ABN Amro plans sale of Asia business SINGAPORE: ABN Amro, the state-controlled Dutch lender that returned to the stock market last year, is exploring a sale of its Asia private-banking business, people with knowledge of the matter said.

The bank is working with a financial adviser and has reached out to potential buyers to gauge their interest, according to the people. The deliberations are at an early stage, and there’s no certainty they will result in a deal, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is private.

Foreign lenders including Barclays and Societe Generale have sold wealth management operations in Asia to local competitors as the ranks of the region’s wealthy expand. ABN Amro is the 18th-largest private bank in Asia, with $19 billion of assets under management in the region, according to a 2015 ranking by Asian Private Banker.

Growing fortunes Eighty of the world’s 500 richest people hail from Asia Pacific, and their combined fortunes rose 8.9 per cent this year to $786.8 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Outside Europe, ABN Amro’s private-banking operations have offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai, its website shows.

Oversea-Chinese Banking, Southeast agreed in April to buy the Asia wealth and investmentmanagement business of Barclays for $320 million. Royal Bank of Scotland sold its Coutts International private-banking operations to a Switzerland’ bank. - Bloomberg News

Oman’s bank credit grows by 11.5% to OMR21.5 billion The central bank said that credit to the private sector increased by 13.3 per cent to OMR19.3 billion as at the end of July 2016

MUSCAT: Total outstanding credit extended by the Oman’s conventional and Islamic banks stood at OMR21.5 billion as at the end of July 2016, a rise of 11.5 per cent over the same period a year ago, according to data released by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO).

The central bank further said that credit to the private sector increased by 13.3 per cent to OMR19.3 billion as at the end of July 2016. Of the total credit to the private sector, the share of the household sector (mainly under personal loans) stood at 46 per cent, closely followed by the nonfinancial corporate sector at 45.7 per cent, financial corporations at 5.2 per cent and other sectors the remaining 3.1 per cent.

Total deposits registered a growth of 4 per cent to OMR20.3 billion as at the end of July 2016.

Private sector deposits of the banking system registered a

RISE IN DEPOSITS: The Central Bank of Oman said in its bulletin that total deposits registered a growth of 4 per cent to OMR20.3 billion

as at the end of July 2016. Private sector deposits of the banking system registered a growth of 7.1 per cent to OMR13.2 billion as at the end of July 2016. – Times file picture

growth of 7.1 per cent to OMR13.2 billion as at the end of July 2016, the CBO said in its bulletin.

Sector-wise, the share of households was 48.7 per cent of the total private sector deposit base, followed by non-financial corporations at 28 per cent, financial corporations at 20 per cent and the other sectors at 3.3 per cent.

As at the end of July 2016, narrow money stock (MI) when measured on year-on-year basis,

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registered a marginal rise of 0.6 per cent to OMR5.4 billion.

On the other hand, Quasi-money (savings in Oman rials and time deposits, certificates of deposit issued by commercial banks, margin deposits and foreign currency denominated deposits) witnessed an appreciable growth of 10.6 per cent during the period.

Broad money supply M2 (that is, MI plus quasi-money) stood at OMR15.8 billion at end of July

2016, up from OMR14.8 billion a year ago, registering an increase of 7 per cent during the period.

Domestic interest rate In respect of domestic interest rate structure of conventional banks, the weighted average interest rate on Omani rial deposits firmed up from 0.910 per cent in July 2015 to 1.219 per cent in July 2016 while the weighted average in Omai rials lending rate marginally increased

from 4.812 per cent to 4.929 per cent during the same period. The overnight rial Omani domestic interbank lending rate firmed up to 0.300 percent in July 2016 from 0.122 per cent a year ago. - ONA

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Boeing wins $18.6b deal from IMF members commit $340 Qatar Airways for 100 aircraft billion in bilateral borrowing CHICAGO: Boeing landed an $18.6 billion deal with Qatar Airways for as many as 100 aircraft, providing a sales boost to the United States company’s upgraded 737 jetliner with one of the year’s largest commercial airplane deals.

The Doha-based carrier pledged to buy as many as 60 of the 737 Max 8 jet, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices, marking its first narrow-body order with Boeing since 1979. Qatar Airways also ordered 40 total 777 and 787 Dreamliner twin-aisle aircraft, Akbar Al Baker, the airline’s chief executive officer, and Boeing commercial airplane chief executive officer Ray Conner have said in Washington.

With the commitment, Al Baker made good on earlier threats to buy Boeing’s 737 Max after rejecting initial A320neo deliveries from Airbus because of engine issues.

The transaction also provided a vote of confidence in the Boeing jet, which is on pace to begin commercial service months ahead of

2012 borrowing agreements for a total of SDR 282 billion or $393 billion. These agreements, set to expire starting October 12, have not been drawn but have played a critical role as a third line of defense, after quotas and the New Arrangements to Borrow (NAB), in providing assurance to members and markets that the IMF has adequate resources to meet potential needs.

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SALES BOOST: The order gives a boost to Boeing, which, like

Airbus, has been contending with sales slowed by economic uncertainty in Europe and Asia. – Bloomberg News

schedule in the second quarter next year. Qatar Airways will take its first Max in 2018, Al Baker said in an interview.

He insisted the decision to pivot to the rival Boeing model wasn’t intended as retaliation against the European planemaker.

“There is no message to Airbus,” he said. “We don’t send messages by aircraft purchases to each other.”

Shares react Boeing pared a drop of as much as 1.4 per cent before the Qatar Airways announcement to trade 0.2 per cent lower at $134.07 in New York. Airbus fell as much as 2.1 per cent as news of the order broke, then declined 1.1 per cent to €53.83 at the close in Paris.

Qatar Airways still intends to follow through on a 2011 order for 50 Airbus A320neo. - Bloomberg News

MUSCAT: Twenty-five members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have committed a total of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 243 billion ($340 billion) in bilateral borrowed resources with maximum terms through 2020-end.

The Special Drawing Rights is a form of international money, a reserve asset, created by the IMF in 1969 to supplement its member countries’ official reserves.

In welcoming these commitments, Christine Lagarde, IMF managing director, said: “These commitments will preserve the overall lending capacity of the IMF and provide confidence that the fund will continue to address the needs of our membership. I am heartened that so many countries have already made a commitment, and I would encourage others to join this important international cooperative effort.”

Access to the bilateral borrowing will be governed by a new

Christine Lagarde. – Bloomberg News

framework approved by the IMF’s executive board in August 2016 that will replace the framework agreed in 2012 when, in response to the global financial crisis, the membership decided to supplement IMF resources through bilateral borrowing agreements.

There are currently 35 agreements with creditors under the

New framework The new framework retains key modalities of the existing borrowing framework and includes a new multilateral voting structure that gives creditors a formal say in any future activation of the bilateral borrowing agreements. The new agreements will have a common maximum term of 2020-end, with an initial term to 2019-end extendable for a further year with creditors’ consents. The agreements under the new framework will continue to serve as a third line of defense after quotas and the NAB.

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FEATURE

After 30 years of industrialisation, the country’s pool of metal goods will start being recycled in substantial volumes in about two years’ time, beginning with cars.

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hina is on the cusp of a scrap wave that will return metal from ageing cars and expired fridges to the supply chain in a growing threat to mining companies, according to Chiho-Tiande Group Ltd., a top recycler, which is taking over one of the biggest and oldest names in Europe’s scrap business.

The firm is acquiring Scholz Holding Gmbh, 144 year-old German company, in a deal that will expand its procurement channels in Europe, and provide the technical expertise to process an expected surge of scrap in China. After 30 years of industrialisation, the country’s pool of metal goods will start being recycled in substantial volumes in about two years’ time, beginning with cars, chief investment officer Goh Kian Guan said in an interview in Shanghai.

“There is so much material in the economy, in buildings, in cars, in fridges, and once these things start to come back to the market, what will happen to the miners?” Goh said last week. “At some point in time this thing will explode and there will not be enough capacity to process all the material. We see that probably coming from 2018 and that is why we are positioning ourselves.”

Chiho-Tiande, based in Hong Kong,

calls itself the biggest mixed-metal scrap handler in China.

Goh said its facility in the east imports and recycles about half the electric motors reprocessed globally. These are worked into batches of copper, steel and aluminum that can again be turned into metal products. The purchase of a European group with 300 locations and revenues of 2.3 billion euros ($2.6 billion) last year is a “revolution” for the firm, according to Goh. The company hopes that taking over a firm that ships European scrap to China will capture better margins. It’s also buying know-how, Goh said. “A lot of equipment we could buy off the shelf, but you still need to have technical expertise and that exists within the company and its engineers,” he said.

Scholz is able to retrieve as much as 97 per cent of metal in cars, he said.

The shares have declined about 3.5 per cent in Hong Kong since the company announced its intention to acquire Scholz in early May. The firm will pay 236 million euros for Scholz’s senior debt at a discount, plus a nominal one euro for the equity, Goh said. The transaction will go ahead after a meeting of Chiho’s shareholders before the end of this year. Chiho is 62-per cent owned

by USUM Investment Group, a private

equity group based in Chongqing, China.

The deal offers Scholz “stability and significant growth opportunities,” chief executive officer Oliver Scholz said in a recent statement on its website. “With Chiho-Tiande, we have found a strategic investor whose declared purpose is to become the world’s first fully integrated metal recycler.” Scholz, headquartered in London since the start of this year, referred questions to Chiho-Tiande.

With Chiho-Tiande, we have found a strategic investor whose declared purpose is to become the world’s first fully integrated metal recycler Oliver Scholz

CEO, Scholz Holding Gmbh

Vehicle sales China’s car pool is growing, with 149 million passenger vehicles sold from the start of 2005 through August, according to the China Automotive Information Network. Purchases were a record 21.1 million last year. New cars bought in richer coastal cities, including Shanghai and Beijing, tend to be sold second-hand after three to five years, making their way to the interior where they eventually become more valuable as scrap, Goh said.

Recycled metal plays an important role in the global supply chain, competing to some extent with iron ore, copper and other metals mined by companies such as BHP Billiton Ltd. or Rio Tinto Group. Some 60 per cent of US steel is made from scrap, according to the American Iron & Steel Institute, while

about 43 per cent of Europe’s copper use is sourced through recycling, according to the European Copper Institute. Such ratios are far lower in China.

China’s steel scrap supply will be so big in 10 to 20 years that it may have to export the surplus with a “profound impact on the global steel industry, metallics, and bulk raw materials mining,” Chris Asgill, senior consultant at consultancy CRU Group, wrote in a report.

Chiho-Tiande’s acquisition of Scholz came after the privately-owned German company battled with debts in the aftermath of the financial crisis. As demand slid and prices slumped, oversupply of mined metal turned consumers off scrap. China’s copper scrap imports fell from a peak of 465,000 metric tonnes a month in 2007 to about 268,000 tonnes this year.

Scrap will become more important again for China as global metals oversupply recedes and mine grades decline.

Domestically, scrap is starting to emerge in large volumes just as the government tries to tackle environmental issues. “We realised that China is at a crossroads right now,” Goh said. “There is a lot more emphasis on pollution and environmental protection, and those are going to drive industrial policy over the next few years.” – Bloomberg News

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BankDhofar advocates use of mobile banking The ‘Transfer outside Oman’ feature of BankDhofar mobile banking allows

Caribou Chats to feature Innotech, Nutrilife founders MUSCAT: Startup Oman, the Sultanate’s only platform created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and the ‘home of entrepreneurship’ in Oman, will host the October edition of the “Caribou Chats,” monthly talks for local startups and entrepreneurs.

‘Caribou Chats’ is an educational programme designed specifically for Oman’s startup community. It aims to fully promote the entrepreneurial lifestyle, with all of its daily hurdles and learnings, says a press release.

The October edition of Caribou Chats is scheduled to take place on October 12 at 6.30pm at Caribou Cafe in Bareeq Al Shat-

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ti and will feature Othman Al Mandhari, co-founder and CEO of Innotech, Oman’s first company to provide prototyping and manufacturing services. Accompanying Othman will be Ruba Al Shaikh, nutritionist, founder and director of Nutrilife, nutritional counselling and catering center, first of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman. Both entrepreneurs will speak to their journey of building a successful business and navigating daily challenges.

The event is organised by Startup Oman in partnership with Caribou Coffee. Coffee and nibbles are provided courtesy of Caribou Coffee.

customers to remit cash from OMR100 to OMR10,000 to bank accounts overseas

MUSCAT: Within its continuous efforts to enrich its customer experience by providing best-inclass products and services, BankDhofar has announced the launch of an awareness campaign to promote the use of mobile banking for financial transactions. The campaign includes a social media competition as well as events and functions that are open for the public.

Sami Omar Al Zadjali, head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at BankDhofar, said the campaign aimed at spreading awareness on the diverse range of services provided by the bank.

“Participation in the competition is open for the public. All they need to do is find BankDhofar’s

mobile banking mascot and take a selfie with it to enter the draw and get the chance to win valuable cash prizes. We have conducted the first part of the competition at Salalah Gardens Mall and gave away a number of cash prizes to all winners. Another event is being conducted this weekend at Muscat Grand Mall (MGM) where members of the public are invited to take part and have fun while get the chance to win with us.”

Recently, BankDhofar introduced new features to its mobile banking app, adding more convenience to its eBanking channels.

The new features include instant cash transfer options to other banks within the Sultanate and overseas. BankDhofar was the first to introduce this service through mobile banking application,” said Al Zadjali. “With our state-of-the-

art mobile application, we aspire to lead with technology and best banking solutions in the Sultanate.

We have successfully launched a wide variety of banking services that are accessible to our customers wherever they are through our Mobile Banking application.”

The ‘Transfer outside Oman’ feature of BankDhofar mobile banking allows customers to remit cash from OMR100 to OMR10,000 to bank accounts overseas, while the ‘Account to Account transfer’ feature allows users to instantly transfer cash to any bank in the Sultanate from OMR1 up to OMR5000 with a charge of 0.200 Baisa and amount will be transferred to the beneficiary within few seconds, says a press release.

Additionally, the flagship “Cardless Cash Transfer” service allows customers to use their mobile

phone as an ATM card where they can have access to their accounts and withdraw cash from any BankDhofar ATM without using the card. Previously the bank introduced ground-breaking Touch ID Access feature for the first time in Oman, enhancing security measures while using compatible iPhones and iPads.

This feature allows customers to authenticate their login and transaction details using fingerprint recognition feature. Additionally, customers can view their debit card details, transaction details, and change the limit of cash withdrawal and POS machines, as well as the option to block debit cards internationally as an additional security measure.

BankDhofar offers a wide range of instant mobile banking services such as instant connection to accounts and cards details, instant payment of utility bills and mobile top-up options, instant credit card due payment, location of nearest ATM, CDM and branches, instant money transfer to self or to any third party, updated currency exchange rates, instant update on promotions and new products and services.

The mobile app also allows customers to view account details and check the balance in all their accounts, view last 10 transactions (mini-statement), view up to 150 transaction under statements with opening and closing balances.

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NOBLE CAUSE

MTR keeps promoting authentic South Indian vegetarian delicacies

ISG hosts fundraising football match MUSCAT: Football frenzy gripped students and teachers at ISG at the start of the day. A football match was organised by students of class 12 as part of their fundraising for a noble cause. The funds raised are used for local and global charities.

Shouts of encouragement rant-

ed the air at the entry of the two teams - the Principal’s XI and the Vice Principal’s XI. The teams comprised teachers, students and members from the administration, says a press release. The Principal’s XI mounted a huge comeback going from 2-0

down to running away as the eventual winners with 5-3.

The mascots who were immaculately dressed added to the excitement of the day. The team spirit, confidence and determination of both the teams deserve appreciation. The event was a big hit with the

students and a large sum was raised for a good cause. The enthusiasm and exuberance of the children created a ‘feel good factor’ for everyone.

The students of Grade 12 were commended for their sincere efforts in planning and executing of the event which was a great success.

WOMEN POWER

Aster Al Raffah Hospital empowers women employees MUSCAT: With the Omani Women’s Day just around the corner on October 17, the management team at Aster Al Raffah Hospital looks with pride at its workforce which is powered by smart, intelligent and committed women.

Unlike some other countries in the region, Omani women have always enjoyed equal opportunities in education and employment and the team at Aster Al Raffah Hospital have always been champions in bringing out the best in their female employees. A whopping 65 percent of the workforce is female and these include both medical and non-medical professionals.

“At Aster Al Raffah we have a very ‘pro-woman’ mindset,” admitted Seeniya Biju, country head and COO of Aster Al Raffah Group of Hospitals and Clinics in Oman.

"We have almost 1000 employees and more than half of them are

women from different countries, cultures, backgrounds and religions. And they all work seamlessly to enhance our customer experience.”

At Aster Al Raffah Hospital and Clinics it is not just the customer services and administrative departments that are bustling with female energy but also medical services. Almost 50% of the doctors are women, and this ensures that nearly all the major specialties like general practice, internal medicine, OBG, dermatology, ophthalmology, radiology, anesthesiology etc have female doctors to cater to the needs and sensitivities of the local population.

“Some patients are sensitive about sharing medical and personal details to male doctors and other paramedical staff. But at Aster Al Raffah Hospital we do not have that problem because almost 70

percent of our medical professionals, and that include doctors, nurses and other paramedical staff, are women. Our female patients are instantly at ease in this environment,” says Dr. Ashik Sainu, medical director of Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Al Ghubra.

And when it comes to supporting the cause of Omani women employment, Al Raffah Hospital is in the forefront. Females account for an impressive 73 percent of the total Omani employees working in the hospital.

“We have noticed that Omani women are very committed and have excellent work ethic. They are very focused and hardworking too. Most of the time they are the ones who handle the interviews,’ said Seeniya Biju.

The work environment at Aster Al Raffah Hospital ensures the safety and wellbeing of its em-

ployees, especially the women.

The team leaders and managers are also sensitive to their needs and they strive to ensure a good work-life balance for their staff members. This makes Al Raffah one of the premium employers in the region.

Ghaya Maskiry, who is working for the past three years at Aster Al Raffah Hospital, said that “I love working here.

The atmosphere is so warm and friendly. And my manager understands and supports my needs.

Also, I have great colleagues who encourage me and make my workplace fun!” stated one of the many female employees at Aster Al Raffah Hospital. Needless to say Aster Al Raffah Hospital is a great workplace, powered by passionate women, who along with their male colleagues, ensure a pleasant customer experience.

MUSCAT: MTR restaurant in Muscat joined Dubai, Singapore, Udupi and Bangalore in welcoming the authentic traditional South Indian delicacies, when the iconic eatery opened its first outlet in Oman at the MBD area in February this year.

Within a short span of just seven months MTR has become the choicest restaurant in town to enjoy fine, nutritious South Indian food for not just Indians but other nationalities as well, says a press release.

MTR, a renowned restaurant chain carrying a gourmet legacy going back to the 1920s, is patronised by foodies who are passionate about the lip-smacking dishes traditionally served in Karnataka ranging from idlis, dosas and bhaths to filter coffee, and desserts, apart from its signature dish Chandrahara.

Lonely Planet’s review of MTR sums it all. “A legendary name in South Indian comfort food, this super-popular eatery (MTR restaurant) has had Bengaluru eating out of its hands since 1924,” it said.

Moeen Ur Rahman, the franchisee who runs MTR in Muscat and Dubai, is totally committed to the MTR legacy of purity and authenticity. “Millions trust and love MTR for the quality and traditional flavours of authentic South Indian dishes served here.

At the MTR restaurants in Muscat and Dubai you get exactly the same genuine dishes that you get at MTR Bangalore, in terms of quality, taste and presentation.”

The MTR story began some nine decades back when three ambitious young brothers who loved cooking, Parameshwara Maiya, Ganappayya Maiya and Yagnanarayana Maiya, left the small village of Udupi in South Karnataka, in search of better op-

portunities. In 1924 they opened a small restaurant in Bangalore, called the Brahmin Coffee Club serving coffee and idlis.

In 1951, after a tour of Europe, Yagnanarayana Maiya introduced in his restaurant the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and discipline as well as sterilisation of utensils, crockery and cutlery found in the restaurants there. He also distributed booklets on health and eating habits among customers. More significantly, he opened up the kitchen to the scrutiny of customers.

He also renamed the restaurant ‘Mavalli Tiffin Rooms’, after the locality where it was situated, and the name MTR restaurant stuck. In 1960, the restaurant shifted to its present location on Lalbagh Road, Bangalore and grew in stature and name. MTR became a landmark.

On the death of Harishchandra Maiya in 1999, his children Hemamalini Maiya, Vikram Maiya and Arvind Maiya took over the business. Today MTR has 10 restaurants in India and one each in Singapore, Dubai and Muscat.

Commenting on the success of MTR, the Maiya trio said: “Integrity is the backbone of MTR. It is the core aspect that ensured MTR’s success over the decades.

Whether it is food or business conduct, the emphasis is on ethics and fair play. MTR’s catchline is ‘Promise of Purity’, and we keep that promise. ”

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ROUND-UP Design upgrades add to Kia Cerato’s appeal The Kia Cerato’s ergonomic driver space makes every drive truly comfortable and stress-free MUSCAT: The new enhanced Kia Cerato, a marvel lovingly designed

by Kia’s chief design officer Peter Schreyer goes beyond stunning looks, and offers the maximum cabin space, shoulder and legroom space in its category. Truly an amazing car, indeed!

The upgraded Kia Cerato has a whole host of amazing features that include newly designed front bumper, radiator grill, fog lamp and head lamp, rear combination lamp and rear bumper. Also available is an attractive new interior colour choice. Further, the Cerato has a TGS knob and a seat pattern as standard fitment. Its highend safety features include AntiLock Braking System (ABS), ESC (Electronic Stability Control), a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), apart from a rear fog

lamp, says a press release.

According to an early-bird owner, it now comes equipped with premium features that are usually seen in higher segment cars.

These include steering controls such as audio, cruise, Bluetooth, trip computer, front and rear parking sensors and rear A/C vents, amongst others.

The new enhanced Kia Cerato comes in two engine sizes viz., 1.6L producing 129 hp @ 6300 rpm and 2.0L with 160 hp @ 6500 rpm. It offers 6-speed automatic transmission, electric folding mirrors, leather wrapped steering wheel, armrest and cluster.

It also has a park assist system with front and rear sensors, a paddle shift, colour TFT touch-screen for audio/ Bluetooth control, settings and rear-view camera

imaging and a chrome pack that comprises chrome outside door handles, rear garnish, radiator grill and muffler tip. Other exciting features in the Cerato include LED daytime running lights, power lumbar support (driver seat), auto light control, alloy pedal, power safety window, smart key and power sunroof.

The Kia Cerato’s ergonomic driver space makes every drive truly comfortable and stress-free.

A multi-function 4-spoke steering wheel offers precise fingertip control, together with class-leading comfort. Taking centre-stage is a high-tech supervision cluster that displays a comprehensive range of vehicle information such as service interval reminders, welcome light, etc.

Other important features in-

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clude front fog lamps, cruise control, central locking, electric rear windows and driver’s seat height adjustment, 60/40 split folding rear seat backrest, twin tweeter speakers; and adjustable rear seat air vents.

The new Cerato has earned the highest crash safety rankings from international safety bodies such as National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and IIHS. At the present moment, the enhanced Cerato is available with an exciting Eid offer that gives the customers a chance to either pocket a generous cash gift of OMR900 or opt instead for insurance and 30,000 kms/2-years’ service together with a cash gift of OMR500.

They can also enjoy the attractive 0% interest rates on EMI (for shortterm deals) and the 3.3% interest rate on EMI on deals up to 5 years.

“This is a great offer on a great car,” remarked an enthusiast, “I was going to get myself the enhanced designed Cerato, the offer has only made it even more beneficial for me to do so now!”

Kia Cerato is equipped with some dealer installed non-Kia accessories to enhance its looks, feel and functionality.

Customers are welcome to get the full details by visiting a Kia showroom. Customers eager to experience the Kia Cerato are encouraged to visit any KIA showroom at their convenience.

B E AT D I A B E T E S

Alizz holds drive for staff to beat lifestyle diseases MUSCAT: Alizz Islamic Bank recently organised a diabetes awareness campaign for its staff members during which tests were conducted to measure the blood sugar and blood pressure levels of the employees.

The campaign, implemented

by Landmark Group, was carried out under the direct supervision of the Omani Diabetes Society and the Ministry of Health, says a press release.

As one of the most modern and fully integrated banks in the Sultanate, Alizz has been supporting various initiatives to achieve the sustainable development of the society. The recent diabetes campaign reflects the bank’s emphasis on coordinated efforts to combat health and social risks in the country.

“We have been implementing a number of corporate social re-

sponsibility programmes regularly as a key priority of the bank with our participation in social initiatives targeting our staff as well as the general public,” noted Asim Kidwai, head of marketing and communications, Alizz Islamic Bank.

“We have carried out similar programmes in the past such as Ramadan Iftar meals and blood donation campaigns, and have been giving our full support to the Omani Diabetes Society.”

He thanked Alizz staff members for taking part in the campaign and achieving the concept of social responsibility in the workplace and society.

Alizz has expressed its commitment to enhancing its CSR role by participating in various social initiatives as well as supporting efforts to increase public awareness in all fields.

P R E S T I G I O U S AWA R D

Omanoil CEO flags off ‘Customer A’Sharqiyah University bags OCCI Care Week’ to reward patrons Economic Studies Award for 2016 MUSCAT: As part of the its continued efforts to celebrate customer service and satisfaction, Oman Oil Marketing Company’s (omanoil) CEO Omar Ahmed Qatan inaugurated ‘Customer Care Week’ by working as a fuel attendant at a filling station in Qurum Heights.

Set to commemorate the important role of its loyal customers from October 2 to 6, 2016 the event featureed a number of high-impact initiatives designed to reward patrons for their loyalty over the years, says a press release.

During the week-long initiative, teams from omanoil participated in a number of activities across the Sultanate to showcase the important role customer service plays in achieving sustainable success.

Eng. Qatan said, “Customer Care Week is all about our patrons and reiterating our commitment to maintaining their needs at the highest priority levels. We believe that it is an honour to provide them with our services and will contin-

ue to reflect that in every single customer engagement, interaction and visit they make to the pump.”

He added, “Our entire ethos is founded on the principle of delivering the best products and experiences possible, a value ingrained in our DNA and everything we do.

Our aim is to continuously surpass their expectations and we look forward to doing so for the duration of

Customer Care Week and beyond.”

Renowned as one of the Sultanate’s most popular brands, Oman Oil Marketing Company continues to provide a one-stop shopping experience that raises the bar for service. The company has launched a number of initiatives over the years to give back to its customers, including the highly acclaimed ‘Farah Happiness’ campaign.

GLOWING TRIBUTE

IBRA: A’Sharqiyah University in Ibra was awarded second position in Economic Researches and Studies Award organized by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) out of forty studies submitted by HEIs and Technical Colleges across the Sultanate.

The objective of the OCCI awards was to support economic research for creating solutions and suggestions for various challenges faced by the private sector and the Omani economy in general, says a press release.

Said bin Saleh al Kiyumi, chairman of OCCI, awarded the shield and cash awards to the team of ASU headed by Prof. Nabil Sultan, dean of the College of Business Administration (COBA). The research team from A’Sharqiyah University included the graduate students Said Abdullah Hamood Al Harthy and Said ‘Amur Salim Al Shibli who were supervised by COBA’s assistant professor Dr. Iffat Sabir. The dean of COBA (Pro-

fessor Sultan) said this is a major achievement for A’Sharqiyah University and COBA and praised the efforts of the winners.

The ASU study investigated the opportunities and challenges faced by the family-based entrepreneurial firms in North-Sharqiyah region of Oman.

The study revealed that governmental initiatives such as funding start-ups and offering trainings to the entrepreneurs proved beneficial for the familybased entrepreneurial initiatives

in the region.

On the other hand, the study also revealed that expensive raw material, high-operational costs, tough market competition and long registration processes remained the major obstacles faced by them amongst several others.

The study findings have implications for the relevant authorities and the governmental bodies which are engaged in the development of entrepreneurship and family-based enterprises in the North A’Sharqiyah governorate of Oman.

HONOURING A LEADER

IS Muladha pays homage to Gandhi on birth anniversary MUSCAT: The Indian School Muladha celebrated the birthday of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi last week. The celebration was themed Ahimsa Maarg, the path of non-violence.

The event began with a collective prayer by the students for peace and harmony of the nation.

The students participated with pride in singing Raghupathi Raghava Raja Ram. A few extracts from Gandhiji’s biography were read out to the assembly to ponder on, says a press release.

Principal, S.I. Shareef paid hom-

age to Gandhi by placing garland to his portrait.

The students of class IX had collectively compiled a journal Hey Ram with different excerpts fromGandhiji’s biography under the guidance of Reetha Shivaraj, HOD of Social Science Department.

Vice-Principal, V.S. Suresh, CC

and EC co-ordinator Dr. Lekha O.C, teachers attended the event.

As a true homage to the father of the nation M.K Gandhij on the occasion of his birth anniversary, the students indulged in Shramdaan in the campus. This lit the lamp of the dignity of labour fostering the concept of ‘Work is worship’.

Gandhi Jayanti celebrated at IS Rustaq MUSCAT: Indian School Rustaq celebrated the 147th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi with great reverence. The principal Suja Jacob welcomed the gathering and

spoke on the importance of the day. The students of Class II, III and IV presented a skit to depict one of the incidents from Gandhiji’s life, says a press release.

Students of Kindergarten and

primary section paid their tributes to Gandhi through patriotic songs. Science teacher Lakhsmi conducted a short quiz.

Sayyed Abdul Bari compered the programme.

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Medical emergencies in Oman need an overhaul The expo will create awareness among general public to improve the safety on road and would feature latest products and

Bank Sohar helps OCA in its fight against cancer MUSCAT: Bank Sohar has extended support to the Oman Cancer Association (OCA) – Muscat by supporting their free annual Mammogram screening within the framework of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and marking its 17th CSR-related support of the year.

This donation also marks the bank’s second contribution to the Oman Cancer Association this year, having offered its support to the association’s branch in Al Dakhiliya earlier in the year.

The donation cheque was handed over at the association’s head office in Muscat to Dr. Wahid Ali Al Kharusi, president of the Oman Cancer Association, by Munira Abdulnabi Macki, GM of HR and Corporate Support, and Mazin Mahmood Al Raisi, senior AGM and head of marketing and customer experience at Bank Sohar.

Commenting on the donation, Munira Abdulnabi Macki said, “Early detection of any type of cancer is vital toward combating and minimising its effects.

As a community oriented bank we strive to offer our support for initiative that can help spread awareness or combat the disease.

Given that October is globally recognised at the Breast Cancer Awareness Month we felt that

the supporting of OCA’s annual Mammogram screening would be an appropriate match. Helping to bring awareness to important issues such as early breast cancer screening and detection is vital to our commitment to serve our community. Furthermore, in doing so, if we manage to help even a single person, we can consider it a success.”

Thanking Bank Sohar for its support Dr. Wahid Ali Al Kharusi said, “As with any type of cancer, if we can detect breast cancer earlier, when it is most treatable with the most favourable outcome, we can do a better job for the patient. Unfortunately, the lack of information and knowledge on the importance of early diagnosis is a real obstacle we face. Hence free screenings such as these are so vital. We are extremely grateful to originations such as Bank Sohar that help and support us year-after-year in these annual screenings as well as our other initiatives.”

Bank Sohar strives to ensure that its contributions are carefully planned and evaluated in order to diversify and reach out to the maximum number of people especially to those in most need of it, offering recipients positive support and making a meaningful change.

solutions in traffic safety to all stake-holders

MUSCAT: Road safety and traffic is one of the biggest challenges faced globally for the past few years. To underscore the seriousness of the high level of traffic injuries and fatalities in Oman, the Oman Traffic Safety Exhibition is scheduled to be held from October 18 to 20 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre.

The expo will create awareness

among general public to improve safety on the road and would feature latest products and solutions in traffic safety to all stake holders. WHO estimates that deaths from traffic accidents will rise to an estimated 2.4 million per year by 2030, becoming the fifth leading cause of death worldwide, says a press release.

Deaths due to traffic accidents

could be saved provided a nation has advanced, improved facilities to ensure quick transportation of victims from site to hospitals, or providing medical aid on accident sites etc. At present, all tertiary and secondary hospitals in Oman, government as well as private, have emergency departments (EDs) equipped with ambulances as part of their infrastructure plans. But are these enough? To get road-smart, all ambulances in Oman are expected to be equipped with the global positioning system.

It will expedite response to calls after accidents.

Two-wheeler ambulance Oman is yet to have two-wheeler ambulances which would enhance the services rendered by the normal ambulances. A bystander or an eyewitness to an accident who

takes the injured to the hospital should not be troubled by the police by asking unnecessary questions and taking all their details for further enquiry.

The government should work out a plan to reward or compensate Good Samaritans to encourage citizens to come forward and help road accident victims.

The government should issue a decree to protect Good Samaritans from civil and criminal liabilities by establishing a supportive legal environment.

The decree should focus on three important aspects of the issue — the rights of a Good Samaritan who helps a road accident victim, the duties of hospitals with respect to provision of emergency care, and directions to law enforcement authorities with regard to questioning a Good Samaritan.

LUXURY SUV

New Lexus GX offers unlimited happiness MUSCAT: After a day well spent at work, the desire to take a rewarding break is only natural. It is here that the Lexus GX rises up to reward your moments with much more than you expect and that too in luxury.

Not many vehicles can pull off being tough and well-mannered at the same time. But Lexus has done this with the GX. Blessed with the proven on- and off-road DNA of its previous generations, the GX is as adept at providing a smooth, quiet highway ride as it is nimbly working its way through a rugged, terrain, says a press release.

The Lexus GX is a seven-passenger luxury SUV offered in various trim levels. Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, Hill Start Assist Control, leather upholstery, power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 10-way

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power-adjustable front seats with power lumbar, driver memory and three-zone automatic climate control. Apart from above various other features like blind corner monitoring system with rear camera, back view monitor, 9-speaker Lexus premium surround DVD system with AM/FM, Bluetooth, ABS system, traction and stability control, 12 airbags and are part of the standard features.

The Lexus GX is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 producing 292

horsepower (Net) and 44.7 Kg.M Torque. A six-speed multi-mode automatic transmission routes power to all four wheels via a dualrange transfer case. Features like Pre-Crash Safety (P.C.S) System with Milliwave Radar with the Dynamic radar cruise control and Lane Change Assist with Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert; 17-Speaker Mark Levinson, heated secondrow seats, Multi-Terrain Select with Steering Guide Line + Off

Road Guide + Multi-Terrain ABS, Around View Monitoring System with 4 Camera, cool box, rear-seat entertainment system with twin screens are also available in premium grades.

Lexus is constantly looking to the future, driven by innovation.

The process to create a Lexus vehicle is unique within the automotive industry.

Taking inspiration from fields as diverse as the fashion industry, architecture, the arts and medicine, each vehicle is painstakingly crafted to meet Lexus’ exacting standards.

In Oman every Lexus vehicle comes with special benefits and privileges such as 6 years unlimited extended mileage protection and Lexus Prestige Club Card that offers 24 hours on-road assistance from AAA.

FOLK ART

Pakistan School Musannah holds oath-taking ceremony MUSSANAH: Pakistan School Musannah has always been inspired by the basic vision that every child who comes to this place of learning must be a person filled with knowledge, respect for the elders, respecting the rules and regulations of this educational institution.

Delegation of responsibility and giving a sense of authority to children is important, as it teaches them lifelong skills of being powerful and caring at the same time.

In order to obtain the goals, Pakistan School Musannah organised an oath-taking ceremony for junior and senior proctors along with head boy, head girl, deputy head boy, deputy head girl, captains and

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vice captains for the house system, says a press release.

The ceremony started with the recitation and translation of verses from the Holy Quran. The members of SMC were warmly welcomed along with a number of parents to rejoice the event with their presence. Selected students were awarded with the sashes.

They vowed to serve the school with complete dedication and

abiding by the rules and regulations of the school. The principal Nasir Nawaz Khattak, highlighted the significance of the event. He encouraged and urged the selected students to fulfil their duties with commitment, sincerity and to carry out their responsibilities to the best of their abilities. The ceremony ended with the singing of the National Anthem followed by a photo session to keep the memories alive.

Yakshagana ballet to be staged on October 14 MUSCAT: Majan Events in association with Oman Tuluver will be bringing in a Yakshagana ballet Manikanta Mahime in Kannada language on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Al Falaj Hotel,Ruwi.

This is the maiden event of Oman Tuluver, comprising art lovers Ramananda Shetty, Sudhir Shetty, Padmakar Mendon, Arun Poojary and Rajesh Shetty, says a press release.

Yakshagana is one of the oldest forms of folk theatre which commands widespread popularity in Karnataka.

This ballet assumes a full fledged stage theatre, replete with song, dance and drama apart from the talented artistes donning resplendent colourful costumes and stunning make- up,

which are the striking highlights of Yakshagana performances.

The artistes transform into great entertainers and the melodious scores by the live recitation of the musician and the percussionists on the mridanga and chende, enhances the performance of the prasanga-musical drama.

The well known exponent

Bhagavathar Patla Sathish Shetty will regale the audience with his melodious renditions alongwith other renowned artistes Akshay Kumar Marnad, Laxman Marakada, Kishore Gatti, Prashanth Vogenadu, Gangadhar Shettigar, Shekar Shettigar, Girish Kumar, Sharath Poojary, and artistes from Yakshamitra troupe.

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Bank Muscat steps up distribution of new Chip and PIN debit cards Adding convenience for customers to exchange the old debit card with the Chip and PIN card, select branches across the Sultanate are open from 8 am to 6 pm on weekdays, and from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, in line with its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and commitment to innovation in banking service excellence, has stepped up the distribution of Chip and PIN debit cards to customers across the Sultanate.

Adding convenience for customers to exchange the old debit card with the Chip and PIN card, select branches across the Sultanate are open from 8 am to 6 pm on weekdays, and from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. Customers can visit these branches at their convenience to collect the new card, says

a press release. The branches offering the extended working hours to facilitate exchange of debit cards are: Falaj Al Qabail, Sur Al Afiyah, Safalat Ibra, Buraimi, Ibri Jubail, Firq, Ruwi, Al Amerat, Opera Galleria, City Center, Seeb, Al Khoudh, Al Khuwair, Sohar Main, Barka Main, Salalah Industrial,

Thumrait and Haima. The Service Centers in Ruwi, Ghala Indistrial, Maabela Industrial, Oman Avenues Mall, Salalah Industrial and Sohar Port are also open during the above timings to help customers replace the old debit cards.

The initiative heralding the future cards in Oman is in line with

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the Omani government’s ambitious eGovernment project. The new Chip and PIN debit cards are being distributed in all branches across the Sultanate as the current debit cards will be blocked and discontinued soon.

Packed with an array of features and benefits, the new Chip and PIN debit card is designed to make everyday transactions easier within and outside Oman. Offering greater flexibility and convenience, the card provides access to the bank’s largest network of branches, ATMs and CDMs across Oman.

In conformity with international standards, the chip-based cards provide additional security for transactions through Personal Identification Number (PIN).

With global acceptance, the Bank Muscat Chip and PIN cards provide easy access to millions of ATMs and retail outlets all over the world.

Embedded with the electronic

chip, the Bank Muscat cards ensure maximum protection and peace of mind. The attractive features of the debit cards include payment convenience, facilitating shopping at millions of retail outlets across the world. Customers enjoy cash withdrawal from ATMs within and outside Oman.

Using the Chip and PIN card, customers can shop on the Internet with confidence as the card is protected with the additional Verified

by Visa (VbV) security. Customers also receive alerts on mobile phones for transactions made using the card. Cardholders can avail this service by registering their mobile number with the bank.

The services available for cardholders include 24-hour Call Centre support, convenience of phone banking and Internet banking 24x7.

Available in all branches, Bank Muscat is committed to promoting the Chip and PIN cards as the preferred mode of payment in Oman.

FUTURE CONNECTED DRIVING

Lulu Group to expand its wing with new hypermarket in Oman at Mabelah MUSCAT: Lulu Group, the region’s retail major, will be opening its newest hypermarket in Mabelah North today. The Mabelah launch will mark the group’s 18th store in Oman and 130th in the region. The new hypermarket will be officially inaugurated by Eng. Salim bin Mohammed Al Naimi, undersecretary for Ministry of Transport & Communications, in the presence of several dignitaries and top officials of the Lulu group.

Located in the key residential area of Mabelah, the new outlet provides easy and accessible shopping experience not only for Mabelah residents, but also for shoppers from adjacent areas too. The new store is spread over an area of about 75,000 square feet and will feature complete retail offerings including full groceries line, home appliances, electronics, IT products, stationery, sports, life style and fashion brands. Shoppers can

expect to find a wide range of groceries, separate section for fruits and vegetables and the best selection of fish, meat and poultry, says a press release.

Apart from an assortment of dairy products, the outlet also has a dedicated hot-foods section for

take-away and ready-to-eat foods.

Another major attraction is the garments and footwear sections, which provide a range of casual, modern and ethnic style attire for fashion enthusiasts.

The outlet has stocked up the best of world-class brands at rea-

sonable prices.

Speaking on the new project, Yusuf Ali M.A., chairman of Lulu Group, said: “Lulu has always stood out as a symbol of quality and services and set a benchmark in the retailing sector.

The Mabelah branch launch shows our strong commitment to boost our presence in Oman in the coming years too. Like all our other outlets, the Mabelah outlet is also positioned to be in line with customers’ expectations and preferences. With every new project, Lulu strives for excellence by providing customers a pleasant and novel shopping ambience.”

The Lulu group constantly adheres to its core values and principles and takes extra efforts in its policy of bringing world-class shopping experience closer to the people in the outskirts rather than making them drive long distance to bigger cities.

M A R K E T I N G C A M PA I G N

Alizz launches ‘Transfer your Salary to Bushra Account’ cash prize draw MUSCAT: Alizz Islamic Bank recently launched its ‘Transfer your Salary to Bushra Account’ campaign as part of its plans to serve various segments of society and provide them with Sharia-compliant premium products and solutions.

The campaign also reflects the bank’s strategy to provide the public with the necessary services and deliver an extensive range of Islamic products that meet their different needs. The approval process for transferring the salary to Bushra Prize Savings Account is fast and easy, and the documentation is simple, says a press release.

Bushra Account gives beneficiaries a chance to enter weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly cash prize draws. All cash prizes are gifted from shareholders, not from

account holders’ funds. In order to be eligible to enter the weekly cash prize draw, a weekly average balance of OMR100 must be maintained in this account. The bank offers three weekly OMR1,000 prizes to three winners.

The chances of a customer entering any of the draws depend

on the average balance of his or her account during the draw period. One winner will be selected for each of the monthly for OMR 25,000, quarterly for OMR 50,000 prizes and year-end grand prize of OMR 100,000.

Bushra Savings Account is based on the Sharia principle of ‘Mudaraba’ whereby the bank invests customer savings in Shariacompliant financing in order to generate the best possible returns and profits. The customer acts as a capital provider while the bank takes up the role of ‘Mudarib’ or entrepreneur.

All customer funds along with the bank’s own capital will be pooled and invested in Shariacompliant modes of investment and the resulting profit is shared

between the bank and the customer according to predetermined ratios.

The account comes with various benefits and features such as quarterly profits, a free debit card, online and mobile phone banking services and short text message alerts for any transaction.

Alizz announced earlier the launch of the Bushra Prize Savings Account. The required minimum amount for opening such account is OMR100. To facilitate and expedite his or her daily transactions, a customer needs to apply for a free debit card.

Today, the Alizz Islamic Bank delivers over 26 Sharia-compliant products and various solutions to satisfy the different needs of customers.

ATT R AC T I V E O F F E R

Win instant prizes with McDonald’s ‘Peel and Win’ sweepstake promotion MUSCAT: McDonald’s Oman (Al Daud Restaurants LLC) announced the launch of its “Peel and Win” campaign, where all customers are instant winners with every purchase of any extra value meal. With over six million prizes to be redeemed, customer can enjoy prizes ranging from Sony PlayStation4 or Apple Watches, Apple mobile phones, Ipads to a myriad of gift vouchers. The new promotion started on October 1.

McDonald has included a special sticker on all of its extra value meals French Fries boxes, which customers can peel and instantly win one of the many prizes instore

for them. The promotion, which is running until October 31, is valid in all of the in-store purchases and drive-thru, says a press release.

“We are thrilled to bring our customers this exciting and fun promotion with the ‘Peel and Win’ sweepstake. As we celebrate our famous French Fries, we wanted to give back to our customers, thanking them for their interest in McDonald’s restaurants and adding a smile to their day with the range of prizes we have lined up for them,” said Ali K. Daud, development licensee and president of McDonad’s Oman.

Adding “When selecting the

prizes we looked at bringing the best to our customers, so we turned to trusted and known names in the market, offering high-end electronics and experiences from all of Sony, Apple, Coca-Cola and Souq.com.”

The prizes include: Sony PlayStation4, iPhone 6S, Apple iPad Mini, Apple Watch Sport, Apple iPod Shuffle, discount coupons worth US$5 to $250 from Souq. com, fun merchandises from Coca-Cola, as well as food vouchers from McDonald’s Oman.

To redeem any of the prizes, customers may request to speak to any McDonald’s restaurant manager.

Renault-Nissan and Microsoft partner for driving technologies DUBAI: The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Microsoft Corp. have signed a global, multiyear agreement to partner on next-generation technologies to advance connected driving experiences worldwide.

The companies will work together to develop next-generation connected services for cars powered by Microsoft Azure, one of the company’s intelligent cloud offerings. These new services will improve customer experience via advanced navigation, predictive maintenance and vehicle centric services, remote monitoring of car features, external mobile experiences and over-the-air updates, says a press release.

“A car is becoming increasingly connected, intelligent and personal,” said Ogi Redzic, RenaultNissan Alliance senior vice-president, Connected Vehicles and Mobility Services. “Partnering with Microsoft allows us to accelerate the development of the associated key technologies needed to enable scenarios our customers want and build all-new ones they haven’t even imagined. We aim to become the provider of connected mobility for everyone with one single global platform.”

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is pioneering autonomous driving and connectivity features on mainstream, mass-market vehicles at affordable prices.

The Alliance aims to develop connectivity technologies and features to support the launch of more than 10 vehicles with autonomous driving technology by 2020 with services to maximize better use of newly found in-car free time.

Renault-Nissan will continuously develop and launch new connected services and applications that make it easier for people to stay connected to work, entertainment and social networks, and offer vehicle centric services that will simplify and enhance engagement with the car through usage-based information, remote access, remote diagnostics and preventive maintenance Microsoft Azure provides a proven, secure global cloud platform with unlimited scale that allows Renault-Nissan to deliver services worldwide to its broad customer base.

Renault-Nissan selected Azure in part because of its enterprisegrade security and Microsoft’s rigorous commitment to compliance. In addition, Azure supports multiple operating systems, pro-

gramming languages and tools, providing flexibility and choice to build a common platform for Renault-Nissan to deploy services to both Alliance brands.

“While the connected car experience is in its infancy, we believe there’s so much potential to dramatically change the industry.

We are partnering to accelerate Renault-Nissan’s mobile and cloud strategies and unlock new experiences for their customers,” said Jean-Philippe Courtois, executive vice president and president, Microsoft Global Sales, Marketing and Operations, Microsoft.

The partnership will accelerate development of best-in-class infotainment and location-based services that will allow customers to personalize and protect their settings.

Customers will be able to customize their settings knowing that data is safe and that they have the option to transfer the settings from one car to another, or lock them and disable transfer.

With Microsoft, RenaultNissan will expand the realm of productivity into the car – transforming the daily commute into a productive experience by seamlessly integrating the digital experiences present at work and life into the car.

Customers will be able to download over-the-air updates to, for example, have the latest autonomous drive software and collision-avoidance applications.

Customers will be able to easily check in and communicate their estimated time of arrival, or alert friends to a change of plans.

They will also be able to use automatic payment from the car for highway tolls or parking, with a simple touch from the comfort of their seat.

Car owners will be able to monitor their car from anywhere, through their mobile phone or laptop. Tracking software locates a stolen car and disables it at the next practical opportunity.

“Geofencing” technology creates invisible fences around the car that will enable notifications when the car enters or exits a predefined area or route.

By adding connectivity, customers will be able to have access to advance vehicle diagnostic services, allowing the car manufacturer to deliver unique features.

Collecting real usage data will also support vehicle engineering to improve manufacturing quality.

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Ton-up Kohli keeps India on course for a big total Kohli’s 103 not out was not the most flamboyant of his 13 Test centuries but the 167 runs he added with Rahane for the fourth wicket laid the foundation for a big first-innings total

INDORE: The normally free-scoring Virat Kohli showed the other side of his batsmanship to score the first century of the series against New Zealand and steer India to 267 for three on the opening day of the third and final Test on Saturday.

Kohli’s 103 not out was not the most flamboyant of his 13 Test centuries but the 167 runs he added with Ajinkya Rahane for the fourth wicket laid the foundation for a big first-innings total for the hosts who hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Kohli hit 10 fours in his 191-ball knock while Rahane’s patient 79 not out contained nine fours and the six he hit off Jeetan Patel to bring up his 10th Test fifty.

Earlier, Kohli maintained his perfect toss record in the series and had little hesitation in batting first at Indore’s Holkar Stadium which is hosting its first Test match.

FIRST OF THE SERIES: India’s captain Virat Kohli celebrates after completing his century during the first day of their third Test against New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Saturday. – AFP

SCOREBOARD

India 1st innings M. Vijay c Latham b Patel G. Gambhir lbw Boult C. Pujara b Santner V. Kohli (not out) A. Rahane (not out) Extras (b-1, lb-2, nb-2)

10 29 41 103 79 5

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, back in the side after missing the second Test through illness, introduced spin as early as the fifth over and the decision

Total (3 wkts, 90 overs) 267 Fall of wickets: 1-26, 2-60, 3-100.

To bat: R. Sharma, R. Ashwin, W. Saha, R. Jadeja, M. Shami, U. Yadav Bowling: T. Boult 16-2-54-1; M. Henry 20-3-65-0; J. Patel 24-3-65-1; M. Santner 193-53-1; J. Neesham 11-1-27- 0 (nb-2).

paid off immediately. Patel struck with his fifth delivery when Murali Vijay (10) stepped out to flick the off-spinner and Tom Latham took a sharp catch at short leg.

SAILING

Oman Air maintain third place after tricky winds in Lisbon

‘DIFFICULT DAY’: Oman Air in action in the Extreme Sailing Series Act 7 in Lisbon. – Supplied photo

MUSCAT: Team Oman Air maintained their third place in the Extreme Sailing Series Lisbon after a challenging day on the River Tagus where crews switched from drifting in no wind one minute to flying on all foils the next.

After two hours of light airs action, a bracing 12 knot northwesterly breeze, forecast earlier in the day, finally kicked in, giving the fleet an opportunity to lift off, their thrilling speeds providing a stunning show for the spectators watching from the grandstand at Doca Pedrouços.

This added a final flourish to an intense day and handed Oman

Oman Air collected another nine points, taking their tally to 90 after 10 races, which included maximum points from a win in Race 8, their second victory of the event Air another nine points to bring the Omani team up to 90 after 10 races, which included maximum points from a win in Race 8, their second victory of the event.

And with two days of racing remaining, series rivals Alinghi stretched their lead at the top of the table to 14 points over French wildcard team Norauto, powered

by Groupama Team France with Red Bull Sailing Team in joint third with Oman Air. “It was a difficult day,” commented Oman Air bowman Nasser Al Mashari. “It was a real test out there but we know one of our great strengths is our ability to fight back and that is what we will do tomorrow.”

It took injuries to openers Lokesh Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan to facilitate Gautam Gambhir’s (29) return to Test cricket after a twoyear gap and the left-hander nonchalantly pulled Matt Henry for back-to-back sixes before Trent Boult trapped him lbw.

Cheteshwar Pujara (41) played with characteristic composure but Mitchell Santner denied him his fourth fifty of the series with a superb delivery which angled in and turned sharply to uproot the off stump. Kohli survived a leg-before appeal from Patel, who also induced

an edge from the India captain which fell harmlessly between the wicketkeeper and the slip fielder.

He and Rahane rebuilt the Indian innings on a two-paced pitch where the odd ball kept low and were lucky as a couple of edged fell short of the New Zealand fielders.

Kohli sprinted for a quick single off Matt Henry and dived headlong to complete the run that brought up his century and his muted celebration had to wait as the TV umpire ensured he had not been run out.

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham, meanwhile, said that his team can bounce back by grabbing some quick wickets on Sunday. “Keeping the run rate below three was a good achievement. Couple of quick wickets tomorrow and we are still in the game,” said Neesham.

Neesham insisted that there was little that the Kiwi bowlers could have done differently with there being little movement available off the track.

“I don’t know if we could have done it a whole lot different with the ball. We stuck at it well. It was tough work for the seamers. There was not a lot of bounce or lateral movement. If you can’t get the ball reverse swinging, it’s difficult with their quality batsmen,” Neesham said.

“We started a touch loose but over the day we kept a lid on the run rate but Ajinkya and Virat batted well for most of the second half of day. India’s honours in the end.

“It was a bit cooler than the first two Tests, so better from a hydration point of view. There wasn’t a whole lot of lateral movement, so hard to get guys out. Hopefully spinners can get more out of it as it starts to break up.” - Agencies

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Hafeez ignored for Pakistan’s series against West Indies KARACHI: Pakistan have ignored experienced batsman Mohammed Hafeez for the Test series against the West Indies owing to poor form and included the uncapped Babar Azam and Mohammed Nawaz in the squad.

Chief selector Inzamam-ul Haq told a news conference in Karachi that Hafeez had to still prove his fitness and form before he can be considered for selection. “It is an issue that he is not bowling but if he bats and gets runs we will consider him purely as a batsman but at the moment he is short of form,” Inzamam said.

Hafeez was dropped for the fourth Test against England because of poor form and returned home from England after playing the first ODI due to a fitness problem. The selectors gave him a chance to regain form in the three-day day and night tour match against the West Indies in Sharjah but he failed with the bat.

Inzamam said that Babar Azam had been included because he had shown he was a quality player for a year now in ODIs against all opposition.

“It is not a case that because he hit three hundreds against the West Indies we picked him. He is our future and we wanted to blood him. Also because Younis Khan is not available this gave us an opening to try him out.”

Squad: Azhar Ali, Sami Aslam, Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq, Misbah-ul Haq (capt), Mohammed Nawaz, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammed Aamir, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Sohail Khan, Rahat Ali, Imran Khan senior and Zulfiqar Babar. - PTI

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AAC website features ‘Oman’s multi-talented golfer Azzan’ MUSCAT: The official website of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, the 2016 edition of which is undergoing in Incheon, South Korea, has described as the Sultanate’s top golfer Azzan Al Rumhy as a multi-talented personality who balances family, golf and business.

The website, featuring Oman’s lone representative at the AsiaPacific Amateur Championship in Incheon, said, ‘Azzan Al Rumhy has more than golf to keep him occupied as the father-of-two keeps an eye on his day jobs – running an Indian restaurant and a pool construction business’.

Now 32 the Muscat-based businessman looks a decade younger and is his country’s sole player at the AAC for a second year after making his debut alongside compatriot Hamood Al Harthy two years ago in Melbourne where a second-round 74 remains his championship highlight.

Despite missing the cut for a third year, Al Rumhy was delighted to have played in Incheon where he also represented Oman at the 2014 Asian Games. He admits, however, that golf is not the priority it once was.

“I’ve now got two businesses.

One is an urban Indian restaurant in Muscat and I’ve had that for a year. It’s Indian cuisine but very casual and contemporary, not a typical Indian restaurant.

The year before it opened I went to India to recruit the cook and the whole kitchen team and service team. The plan is to have a few more branches in 2017,” Al Rumhy said.

“The other business is a swimming pool construction company.

Al Saadi attends meeting of OIC sports ministers We build swimming pools and water fountains. I didn’t found that. I became a 50-50 partner with a foreigner in Oman who founded the company. I don’t have any other businesses – that’s more than enough.”

Al Rumhi’s diversity of businesses is matched by the diversity of his sporting pedigree. As a youngster he represented Oman in tennis before focusing on golf.

“I represented Oman in the junior tennis team for four years and then switched to golf in 1998. It was my dad who encouraged me to take up the game,” said Al Rumhy who was married in 2008 and has a six-year-old daughter and a three-year-old son.

“I did get to scratch but right now my handicap is 3.1 as I’m kind of busy with business and the family. Last year I got my wife to come with me to the AAC in Hong Kong which was nice. I’m Oman’s only player here but I recognise quite a few players from the last

two events and many also played in the last Asian Games.”

Al Rumhy is proud of the growing golf industry in Oman and the country’s increasing importance as a host of professional events.

Following the lead of the European Tour’s Road to Dubai, the European Challenge Tour launched the Road to Oman in 2015 and early next month the circuit will culminate with the season-ending NBO Golf Classic Grand Final in Muscat for a second year.

“Right now we have four golf courses but we didn’t have any until 2009. People used to play on sand and hit off mats so that’s how I started playing,” Al Rumhy said.

“Because I’m in the national team I get to play at all of the courses but my home club is Ghala Golf Club which this month is hosting the Ghala Open on the Middle East & North Africa Golf Tour. I’m looking forward to that.

And yes, I hope to be at the next AAC in New Zealand if I qualify.”

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MUSCAT: Sheikh Saad bin Mohammed Al Mardhouf Al Saadi, Minister of Sports Affairs, attended the third meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) ministers of youth and sports in Istanbul, Turkey on Friday.

The meeting discussed a number of issues concerning the sports as well as cooperation in the field of sports and youth among the OIC members.

CHINA OPEN

Murray takes on Dimitrov BEIJING: Top seed Andy Murray cruised past Spain’s David Ferrer 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday and Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov received a walkover into the China Open final after Milos Raonic withdrew due to an ankle injury.

Britain’s Johanna Konta withstood a fightback by Madison Keys and third seed Agnieszka Radwanska beat Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina to reach the women’s final. Konta beat Keys 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4 victory. Radwanska secured a 7-6 (3), 6-3 victory over Svitolina, who upset world No. 1 Angelique Kerber earlier in the tournament, in one hour and 41 minutes. - Reuters JA PA N O P E N

Kyrgios faces Goffin in final TOKYO: Sixth seed Nick Kyrgios battered Gael Monfils 6-4, 6-4 and David Goffin outlasted Marin Cilic 7-5, 6-4 to advance to the Japan Open final on Saturday.

Australian Kyrgios, who captured his first two ATP titles this year, is yet to drop a set in the tournament and he overpowered the French second seed in one hour and 30 minutes.

Belgian Goffin, who will play his first ATP final of the season on Sunday, trailed 5-3 in the opening set, but he broke back and won the next four games against Croatian Cilic, the 2014 U.S. Open champion. - Reuters

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ON POLE: Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg, centre, waves as his teammate Lewis Hamilton, left, and Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen looks on after the qualifying session Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit on Saturday. – Reuters

Rosberg grabs pole in Japan Rosberg has led every session of

Hamilton refuses questions from ‘disrespectful’ media

the race weekend and confirmed his superiority around the Suzuka Circuit with a fastest lap of one minute and 30.647 seconds

SUZUKA: Championship leader Nico Rosberg seized pole position for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, the German marginally fending off Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in a close-run qualifying session.

Rosberg has led every session of the race weekend and confirmed his superiority around the Suzuka Circuit with a fastest lap of one minute and 30.647 seconds, just 0.013 seconds quicker than Hamilton on an overcast afternoon.

“I’m happy with the result in the end,” Rosberg told reporters.

“I was going well the whole weekend and had a good balance in the car, feeling good, feeling comfortable so that’s what allows me to put in a lap like that in the end.”

Rosberg’s 30th pole position of his career was the German’s third in a row at Suzuka as Mercedes, JUNIOR WORLD CUP

PHF awaits government clearance KARACHI: With diplomatic tensions between the two countries flaring in the wake of recent developments at the border, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has sought clearance from its government to send the hockey team for the FIH Junior World Cup to be held in Lucknow in December.

PHF Secretary Shahbaz Ahmed told the media that the junior hockey team would only travel to India if the government gives the green signal.

“Given the existing relations between the two countries we have asked the Pakistan Sports Board to get us clearance for the tournament,” he said.

“We will go if the government says we can go but we are concerned specially after the way the Indians didn’t allow Pakistan to send its team for the ongoing World Kabbadi Championship in Ahmedabad,” the PHF secretary said. - PTI

SUZUKA: Lewis Hamilton refused to take questions from the media after qualifying second for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix due to “disrespectful” criticism of his behaviour during a news conference two days ago.

“The smiles on your faces will probably be no longer,” the world champion told reporters after qualifying at the Suzuka circuit. “I am not actually here to answer your questions, I have decided.”

The Briton, whose title hopes were dealt a serious blow at the last race in Malaysia when he was forced to retire holding a comfortable lead 16 laps from the finish, cut a distracted figure in Thursday’s mandatory news conference organised by the sport’s governing body.

who can wrap up a third successive constructors’ title on Sunday, claimed first place on the grid for the 52nd time in the last 54 races.

Starting from the front also gives Rosberg a golden opportunity to extend his 23-point lead over defending champion Hamilton with four rounds remaining after Japan.

The 31-year-old spent much of the time on his phone uploading amusing pictures created of his fellow drivers seated around him using Snapchat filters, drawing heavy criticism from journalists on social media.

“The other day was a super-lighthearted thing, and if you felt that I was disrespectful, it was honestly not the intention,” Hamilton said.

“But what was more disrespectful was what was then written worldwide,” he said, adding that he was referring only to certain sections of the press.

“I don’t really plan on sitting here many more times for these kind of things so my apologies,” he said before walking out of the Mercedes hospitality hut. - Reuters

The Briton had been poised to vault back into the overall lead at the last race in Malaysia until he was forced out with an engine failure while on his way to a landmark 50th win just 16 laps from the finish.

Hamilton tends to save his best for the third qualifying session and the triple world champion appeared on course to snatch pole

away from the German after going faster on the pair’s first attempts in the final 12-minute shootout.

Happy Hamilton Rosberg was not to be denied, however, and did just enough on his final flying lap to deny the Briton a maiden Suzuka pole.

“It’s been a weekend of a lot of work.. so considering that to be that close, I was really happy with it,” said Hamilton.

“I did as well as I could. History has shown that you don’t have to be on pole to get the win,” Hamilton added.

Kimi Raikkonen was third for Ferrari on what has so far been a strong weekend for the Italian squad, one place ahead of teammate Sebastian Vettel, who will drop three spot as punishment for shoving Rosberg into a spin at the start in Malaysia.

Red Bull, who arrived on a high after inheriting a first one-two finish since the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix in Malaysia, were unable to match the qualifying pace of their German and Italian rivals.

Max Verstappen, second in Malaysia, was fifth ahead of Sepang race-winner Daniel Ricciardo.

McLaren endured a disappointing day at what is a considered a home event for engine-suppliers Honda with Jenson Button not even making it through the opening 18-minute qualifying session after setting the 17thfastest time.

Double world champion teammate Fernando Alonso fared marginally better after the Spaniard was eliminated in the second phase and will start 15th. - Reuters

SUZUKA: Sebastian Vettel said he had nothing to sort out with Maurizio Arrivabene, playing down comments the Ferrari team principal made that the German had to earn his place at the Italian Formula One team.

“I know that there is nothing between us, nothing that we need to sort out,” Vettel, who said he was not aware of the comments, told reporters at the Suzuka circuit on Saturday after Japanese Grand Prix qualifying.

“I enjoy a really good relationship with him and I think if there’s something that I don’t like, I tell him and equally the other way around,” the four-time world champion said.

Arrivabene, speaking to Sky Sports Italia, made the comments in reference to Vettel’s future.

“Each of us has goals,” Arrivabene said, adding that a decision on Vettel’s contract, which is up for renewal at the end of next season, would be made during 2017. “So it is only right that anyone, no matter who it is, earns their place and their salary.”

He suggested Vettel needed to focus on getting the most out of the car and not get distracted by other aspects of the team’s operation.

Vettel, 29, joined Ferrari at the start of last season, hoping to emulate boyhood idol Michael Schumacher by turning the sport’s most successful season into a championship-winning force again.

The partnership won three races in their first year together, becoming the only team apart from Mercedes to stand on the top step of the podium.

But an expected title challenge has failed to materialise this year with Ferrari slipping back behind Vettel’s former team Red Bull.

The German, who retired on the opening lap of the last race in Malaysia after shoving Nico Rosberg’s Mercedes into a spin, has also come in for criticism from the Italian media. Vettel is fifth in the standings, behind Raikkonen. The Finn won the world championship with Ferrari in 2007, the team’s last drivers’ title. - Reuters

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SPORTS Royal Army of Oman and Bahrain dominate at Millennium Triathlon While Royal Army of Oman won team honours in both Sprint and Olympic categories, Bahrainis clinched the three of the four individual honours on offer, the other individual honour going to an U.K. athlete

MUSCAT: The Royal Army of Oman (RAO) won both the team events while Bahraini athletes dominated the individual competitions in the Millennium Triathlon organised in Al Musannah on Friday.

The Millennium Resort Musannah hosted the inaugural Millennium Triathlon in association with Muscat Triathlon Club (MTC) and Tri.ME sporting events with participation of around 120 triathletes from across the world competing in two different categories — Sprint and Olympic events, for

DOMINANT TEAM: The Royal Army of Oman team celebrate on the podium.

both individual and team honours.

The Royal Army of Oman claimed first place in both Sprint and Olympic categories for teams, while Bahrain’s Omar Ali and Abdullah Attya took first places in the individual Sprint and Olympic categories for men.

First places in the individual Sprint and Olympic categories for women went to Bahrain’s Rana Al Alalawi and Stephani Slier of the

United Kingdom.

“I was happy to be a part of this great event and part of developing the Omani community to involve itself in more types of sports and activities that help us set Oman as a destination for sports like triathlons and triathletes from around the world,” said His Highness Sayyid Numair bin Jaifer Al Said, who awarded the medals to the winners.

In a statement by Ahmed Al Falahi, Chairman of the Muscat Triathlon Club, he said: “We organised this event to introduce the sport of triathlon to the Omani community and introduce Oman to triathletes from around the world, and plan for more of these events that not only engage the Omani community with triathletes but set Oman as an ideal destination for sporting tourism.”

THRILLING TRIATHLON: Action from the cycling section of the Millennium Triathlon organised in Al Musannah on Friday.

FOOTBALL

ASSARAIN CELEBRATE OMAN PREMIER T20 TRIUMPH

All set for Gaelic football tournament MUSCAT: The Gaelic football teams from across the Middle East will descend on Sultan’s School in Seeb on October 14 to take part in the ‘Clann na hOman Gaelic football tournament’.

According to the organisers, the teams from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Doha, Al Ain, Ruwais, Kuwait, Riyadh and Bahrain will compete in ladies’ and men’s championships.

Kevin Corrigan, Chairman of Clann na hOman Gaelic Football Club, said: “The club is delighted to be hosting the tournament which will see hundreds of people travel from across the GCC region with the goal of winning what will be a

Teams from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Doha, Al Ain, Ruwais, Kuwait, Riyadh and Bahrain will be competing in the tournament to be organised by ‘Clann na hOman Gaelic Football Club’ at Sultan’s School very competitive tournament.”

“We are also delighted to be able to showcase Gaelic Football in our adopted home in Muscat.”

Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland and while it has been played in the GCC for over 30 years it has become increasingly popular in the Middle

East in the last 10 years. It is an extremely skilful and fast sport that has spectators on the edge of their seats. Over 1,000,000 people have attended the Gaelic Football Championships in Ireland over the course of this summer Gaelic Football teams in the GCC are no longer the pursuit of

just Irish expats alone. Many of the teams playing in the tournament will comprise of an array of nationalities who are working in the regions and have decided to try their hand at Gaelic Football or have played the sport previously in their home countries.

“The Clann na hOman Gaelic football club has had between six to 10 nationalities represented on its teams at different times over the last year,” the organisers said in a statement.

On October 14, action at the Sultan School kicks off at 9.00 a.m. and the tournament is scheduled to conclude with the finals at around 3.30 p.m.

Assarain celebrated their title triumph in the Oman Cricket’s Oman Premier Division T20 League during a ceremony at the company headquarters recently.

During the ceremony, the team officials presented the trophy to Ibrahim Said Al Wahaibi, Managing Director of Assarain Group. — Supplied photo POPULAR SPORT: A file photo of Clann na hOman Gaelic Football Club team. – Supplied photo WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

France ease traumatic memories by crushing Bulgaria PARIS: France produced a scintillating show as they put memories of one of the most painful moments in their soccer history to one side by crushing Bulgaria 4-1 in a World Cup Group A qualifier on Friday.

Les Bleus had not hosted Bulgaria since an infamous qualifier in November 1993 when they conceded a late goal to lose 2-1, a defeat that meant they missed out on a place at the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

The home side trailed again at the Stade de France on Friday after conceding an early penalty but bounced back by taking control of the midfield and breaching a porous defence almost at will. Goals from Kevin Gameiro, Dimitri Payet

and Antoine Griezmann put them 3-1 up at the break. Gameiro, stylishly celebrating his first international for five years, then completed the scoring with his second goal of the night in the 59th minute.

France, with four points from

two games, are joint top of the group alongside Netherlands and Sweden. Bulgaria occupy fourth position on three points.

Euro 2016 runners-up France, who kicked off their Group A campaign with a dismal 0-0 draw in

Belarus, next play Netherlands in Amsterdam on Monday.

Bulgaria, trying to qualify for the finals of a major event for the first time since the 2004 European Championship, go on to visit Sweden. - Reuters

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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

Flat for rent in Wadi Kabeer near Indian Primary School 1 B & 2 B, 1 H & 1K. Contact: 92222922

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 Brand new deluxe 2BHK apartment with balcony & parking at Azaiba near Al Shawa tower.

Contact : 98294706 Villa at Al Khuwair 33 – Very next to newly opened Al Shifa Hospital - Ground Floor - 3 Bed room/ 3 bathroom / Hall/ Dining area with A/C’s. R.O. 475/-. (Families). Contact 94934353 9 am to 7 Pm. Email – forrentksd@gmail.com I BHK flat at Hamriya – Yiti road next to Hamriya Flower shopping – Supermarket. R.O. 150.000.

(Families). Contact : 94934353 9 am to 7 Pm. Email – forrentksd@gmail.com Flats for rent at Mabela South, phase 4, block 7, and each flat consist of 2 bedrooms, sitting room with toilets, sitting hall, kitchen and store, all with split A/C. Price RO.220 for each flat.

Contact – 99782220 One floor villa for rent at Mabela South, phase 4, block 7. It has 3 bedrooms + sitting room with toilets, hall + kitchen. Villa with split A/C. Price RO. 350.

Contact - – 99782220 2 BHK AL Khuwair R.O 300/-.

Contact: 92144045

Villa in Baushar near Grand Mosque. Contact: 99776071 / 99057348

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

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

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 House in Darsait, 3 rooms, kitchen, 1 bathroom with A/C, 180/- R.O. Contact: 95522405 Villa for rent next to Indian School Darsait 5 rooms, Majlis, 2 sitting rooms, 4 toilets.

Contact: 95158570 1 and 2 BHK flat for rent at MBD, Hallat Sad, opp. Al Nahda Hospital, Al Khoudh and Mabella. Shop at Al Khoudh . Contact 93994401 / 24834644

Shop / office (rent 230/ 240/250)/ comm / Resi building (near Lulu) Wadi Al Kabir Friday market road.

Contact: 99451168

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

5 bedroom villa at Wattayyah behind United Finance with compound wall and car park.

Contact 99860259

1& 2 bed flats rent 250+ 350/available in Wadi Al Kabir (near Lulu) with split A/C, all maintenance, 24 hours watchman facilities, with security systems.

Contact: 99451168

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

Office space for rent available in Ruwi Wattayah area main road.

For more information contact at 24571469

3 bedroom ground floor house for rent in South Al Hail behind Al Hail Hypermarket. Contact: 95047657

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

Contact : 95735953 / 95555162

1 BHK in Ghubrah with AC & Water R.O 220/-. Contact : 92811110 Office for rent for commercial use.

Two bedroom apartment and the council at Bowshar highway.

Contact: 24812000 / 92125648 Flats in Wadi Kabeer, MBD, Darsait, Hamriya, Al Khuwair, Al Ghubrah, Azaiba, bowshar highway, Al Hail Amerat.

Contact: 24182000 / 95250300 / 92125648 2BHK Darsait R.O 300/-. Contact: 92144045 30 New Deluxe Flats & Shops in Al Khoud. Contact 99738881

Apartment at Ghubra South 3 rooms, Majlis, F. hall RO 410/- , second floor. Contact: 79039815

Flat for rent in Al Ghubrah, 2 rooms & hall. Contact: 91153933 Flat for rent 2BHK split A/c near Kuwaiti Mosque in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 For rent villa in Bowsher 5 rooms & hall. Contact : 91153933 Furnished apartment for rent in Bowsher, 1 bedroom & living room.

Contact: 91153933

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

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Flat in Al-Khoudh, Flats and shops in Fanja near the main road.

Mobile: 99058646

Mobile Shop in Al Khoud 90188055

Room in Azaiba. Contact: 99555843

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

Contact :+968 95178297 , +968 95238577

2 BHK Darsait. Contact: 95311488 Villa for rent in Al Khoud , 6 rooms & hall. Contact: 91153933 Single studio room with kitchen for small family or Executive bachelor in Azaiba. Contact: 98048207 Ware house 200 Sqm Majan hyper market near Bridgestone tyre Ghala. Contact: 95928800 / 98014921

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

Cycle Shop in Alkhoud.

Contact 94464786 EXPAT LEAVING Oman household items selling all items with two room flat at Wattayah area.

Contact: 95486120 BEAUTY PARLOUR for sale in prime location in Mabela. Contact: 95769528 / 97816165

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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

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

ACC. AVAILABLE

Beauty parlour for sale in Ruwi.

Contact: 92430239

Fully furnished rooms with equipped kitchen immediately available for rent in N. Azaiba near round about. Separate flat for ladies only. Other rooms for executive bachelors. Contact 95450250.

Training Office License (Approved by Ministry of Manpower) for Sales or Rent with Classroom/ Furnishings at Ruwi. 91396893

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

School for sale: Primary school license & furniture with or without building for immediate sale.

Contact: 99272523

Sharing accommodation available for Executive bachelor in Al Khuwair near City Season hotel.

Contact: 92144412 / 92906211

Juices, Ice cream parlour in Ruwi.

Ideal location. Contact: 92150455

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

Contact: 92873832 / 99096608

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

Furnished rooms available at Ruwi. Contact: 91214897

SITUATION WANTBUSINESS ED 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

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Rooms for rent in Ghubra North.

Contact 96420432

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

Tel 9747700117

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

2 BHK Flat: 1178 SqFt. for sale, prime location at cochin. ajil_icai@rediffmail.com/ 9914 7922

Fully furnished 2BHK sharing flat for Indian Executive near Sheraton CBD. Contact 99219337

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 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

BUYING Buying cars for cash. #90202090

NRI

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

TRANSPORTATION Transportation. Contact: 94087276 Transportation. Contact 91703829 Transportation. Contact: 98178135 Transportation. Contact 90558627 Transportation. Contact 94510847 Transportation 24 Hrs service, VIP only. Contact: 92108447 / 96781899 Transportation. CONTACT 92015894

Two houses first line from the beach Kibqeni Zanzibar with concrete boundary wall. Contact: 99348943 Price R.O 78000/-

MV SALE

MATRIMONIAL 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

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

Contact 95894258

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

Contact 99203687

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

Contact No: 92812144

Ezhavaboy age 28 height 174cm Star anizhamBTech working in Oman Seeks suitable alliance.

Contact 99430227

MATRIMONIAL Palakkad Nair boy 28 years working as Electrical Engineer in Muscat invites proposals from parents of educated girls. Only families settled in Palakkad. Contact: 95484018 / 91- 8593928046 Indian male roman catholic divorcee 41yrs.looking for a smart ,independent working girl in Muscat. Contact :9861 5622

Parents of 28 yrs, Indian Boy from Mumbai, ISWK student, ACCA, BSC honours, working as a senior accountant in Muscat, seeks suitable alliance for Sunni Muslim family.

Contact no.(parent): 96408642, email address: khaledaoman@gmail.com

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

Investor with fixed returns also welcome.

Please contact – 95213273

Email: muscatcoffeeshop@gmail.com

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SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT Reputed mineral water company required the following HEAVY/LIGHT DUTY DRIVERS VAN SALESMAN with Omani driving license

SALES SUPERVISOR/SALES KÍłKZ /E dKZ with Omani driving license , >W Z^ Íł Ç&#x2020;Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;ĹśÄ?Ä&#x17E; ĎŻ Ć&#x161;ŽϹ Ç&#x2021;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ć?

Contact - 90372638 ACCOUNTS Required Accountant with minimum 5 years experience in construction ďŹ eld 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

Wanted Drivers and Civil Site Supervisors

Req-Regional Sales Executives - 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

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

Contact - 95232799 / 99347659 / 24788722

Please email CVs to skmiskri@gmail.com

Supermarket Manager Required Experience: ^Ĺ&#x161;ŽƾůÄ&#x161; Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x17E; Ç Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;ĹŹÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x161; Ä&#x201A;Ć? ^ĆľĆ&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;ĹľÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x152;ĹŹÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x161; DÄ&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x201A;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152; ĨŽĆ&#x152; Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161; ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć?Ć&#x161; Ďą Ç&#x2021;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ć?

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Preference for candidates having Ć?Ć&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ć&#x161;ĆľĆ&#x2030; Ä&#x17E;Ç&#x2020;Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;ĹśÄ?Ä&#x17E; Ĺ?Ĺś Ć?Ä&#x17E;ĆŤ ĹśĹ? ĆľĆ&#x2030; Ä&#x201A; ĹśÄ&#x17E;Ç Ć?ĆľĆ&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;ĹľÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x152;ĹŹÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x161; /ĹśĆ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ć?Ć&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x161; Ä?Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161;Ĺ?Ä&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć? ĹľÄ&#x201A;Ç&#x2021; ĹľÄ&#x201A;Ĺ?ĹŻ Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ĺ?Ć&#x152; resume to:

Accountant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 No. Experience in Trading outlet or Projects preferred (min 5 years), QualiďŹ cations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; B.Com. Email : buildingmaterialsales007@gmail.com

bgwsunil@gmail.com or asw450@yahoo.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

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GENERAL MANAGER Required for an Excellent grade construction company in Oman The candidate must possess the following qualifications : t $BOEJEBUF NVTU IBWF UFDIOJDBM CBDLHSPVOE JO UIF DPOTUSVDUJPO JOEVTUSZ QBTU PS DVSSFOU FYQFSJFODF JO 0NBO JT BO BEEFE BEWBOUBHF t (PPE MFBEFSTIJQ XJUI BCJMJUZ UP PWFSDPNF WBSJPVT QSPCMFNT t Minimum 10 years experience in the relevant field. t (PPE DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT &OHMJTI "SBCJD

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

Schedule about 10 days per month.

Transport provided call: 71190864

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

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DOMESTIC HELP Full-time Indian or Nepali maid required for Indian family. Visa, accommodation provided.

Contact 99385119.

A full time living house maid required for an Indian family in Ghubra. Contact: 97335255 Required house maid urgently.

Visa available good salary.

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

Contact: 98500010

ENG./TECHNICIAN Urgently required Electrician with Electrical license (DCRP) Omani or expatriate (3 years experience). Contact: 99337587 / 99043127 / 99348493 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

Wanted Office clerk having two years experience.

Contact: 92891888

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED

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

Required water proof applicator for a reputed company. Contact: 93204100 / 99447002 Urgent required : Store labors.

Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

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

MEDICAL 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

SALES / MARKETING

Sales Executive (Building Materials) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 No. Experience in selling Building Materials in Oman / GCC for 5 years, Degree or Diploma in any discipline, D/L â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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

Urgently required Lab Technician & Nurse with MOH license.

Contact: 91960401 / 92724345 Email: n_thanigaimani@yahoo.com / genome2006@yahoo.ca

Oil & Gas Marketing Specialist. Minimum 5 years experience in Oman. For immediate joining.

Email C.V : hrmedia123@gmail.com

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

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

Wanted Nurse for a dental centre, Al Mawale South. Interested candidate may contact 99759279 or send mail: drasyanaseem@gmail. com Fusion Medicare Polyclinic, Muscat wants GP, staff Nurse holding MOH license & Receptionist (Omani) Contact 97698004 email: medicare@fusionlogicoman. com Urgently need MBBS DOCTOR with OMAN MOH or Oman PROMETRIC passed for a Clinic in Mudhaibi Region. Contact 95395070 Wanted female & Male Nurse with or without license (good salary, food & accommodation with other beneďŹ ts. Contact 97700963, medicoport@gmail.com Urgently required Internist, General Practitioner, male Nurse, Orthodontist for a reputed medical center in Salalah.

Email: hrmdimc2010@gmail.com Wanted female & Male Nurse with or without license (good salary, food & accommodation with other beneďŹ ts. Contact 92989109, medicoport@gmail.com

Sales Executive required for a logistics company based in Muscat. Must be self-motivated and result driven. Candidates with a GCC driving license are preferred.

Contact: telljobs@gmail.com A reputed shipping company looking for Sales executives for C& F. Send your resume to astallc@omantel.net.om Contact: 94777349 Looking for sales / marketing person with printing press experience, having valid Oman driving license. Mail CV: info@alsahib.net Urgently required experienced Aluminium fabricator for a shop as Incharge at Rustaq.

Contact: +968 95057475 Email: ahmedalqarni86@gmail.com Carpentry workshop located at Muscat looking for Marketing Executive with GCC driving license & NOC. Send C.V to: kwk585@gmail.com Indian Salesman indoor, knowledge in English & Arabic.

Contact: 93326636

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

Contact: 99884291 / 99741875 / 24601935

Indian ( M) MBA (f) more than 6 years of experience in accounts, proďŹ ciency in various A/C Software SAP (F1/CO) seeking for suitable placement. Contact: 95920740 Email: abdulhameed1527@gmail.com

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

Contact 96746460

Sales Executive (Paints & Allied Building Materials) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 No. Experience in selling Paints in Oman / GCC for 5 years. Degree or Diploma in any discipline, D/L â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a must.

Email : Buildingmaterialsales007 @gmail.com

Indian male,25 years, born and brought up in Oman,B. COM(Finance),MBA(Pursuing),with valid Omani driving License, presently on visit visa. Contact 92141645,arosh1991@gmail.com

Indian male, B.Com, MBA in Finance, 4 yrs in Larsen & Tourbo, 26 yrs in Oman, English/ Arabic speaking with driving license. NOC available. Contact 95588565

MEDICAL

Wanted Driver. Contact: 97165972 Wanted Driver for heavy (sewage vehicle) and light vehicle with valid Oman driving license.

Contact: 97991654 / 97991652 Kindly send CV at Email: construction@remasalseeb.com / remaschandran2020@gmail.com

Required Office Assistant with driving license present in Oman, 175+ food + acco. Contact: 99454425

kevin@nibras.om / Email:issa@nibras.om

Req. urgent exp Site Engineer with driving license to look for Haya & PAEW works. Send CV to sadiq@pctoman.com

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

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

SECRETARIAL / OFFICE

Urgently required for a chain of restaurantsâ&#x20AC;? experienced drivers motor cycle for food deliveryâ&#x20AC;? with valid oman driving licence. attractive salary offered + commission on sales. mobile # 97677170, EMAIL: md@royalgroupoman.com

Urgently required a Graphic designer for a printing press in Muscat. Minimum 5 years experience in printing presses.

Knowledge of English & Arabic typing. Send CV to info@appletree-printing.com Whatsapp +968 99383863

ACCOUNTS

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

Contact: 92254691/97826674 email: khader2305@gmail.com Indian, MBA Finance & Marketing with 4 years of experience in Finance & Accounts. With valid Oman D/L. Contact: +968 96321890 Accountant, 10 yrs experience, male tally, ERP, holding Oman driving license up to ďŹ nalization accounts handling.

Contact: 79002093 Male doing ACCA ďŹ nals 5 years experience ďŹ nance audit one and half years experience in shopping mall accounting, good knowledge in tally ERP 9, MS Office seeking good position in accounts/audit.

NOC available Indian.

Contact: 92123484 Indian female Accountant B.Com tally 10 yrs exp in Oman.

Contact: 91443796 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 ďŹ nancial sector. Can join on an immediate basis. Contact: 93418265 Email: arjunnair19@yahoo.in Accountant Indian female, 2 years experience up to ďŹ nalization in tally, B.Com Graduate, having valid D/L. Contact: 95373751 8 yrs exp. in Admin & Accounts (3 yrs in Oman), MBA, exp. in Tally ERP 9, Indian (F) seeks placement.

Contact 97243806

Finance Manager 16 years experienced chartered accountant (Sri Lankan) looking for a suitable post. NOC available. #92194926 Email: manomuscat@gmail.com CertiďŹ ed 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 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 12 Yrs Exp Accountant worked in Construction, Cont & Trad Cos. with Valid D/L â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (NOC/Release available).

Contact 92194086 Accountant Executive - MBA (Finance) 2 years experience, seeking suitable position. Presently employed in Trivandrum, India.

Contact: 0091- 9447709196 Oman Contact: 92817797 Indian female 23 yrs MBA, ďŹ nance and HR, currently on visit looking for suitable job. Contact: 93305002 / 99048224 Email: manjusharavindren@gmail.com MBA Finance 20 yrs of MNC (MEP) experience thorough knowledge in preparation of ďŹ nancials, budgeting, fore casting, audit, trade ďŹ nances, cash ďŹ&#x201A;ows, 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

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 male 25 yrs, Graduate in commerce, overall 5 yrs exp in accounts/ ďŹ nance ďŹ eld. On visit visa. Immediately available.

Contact 92836216 / muhammad.tausif623@gmail.com QualiďŹ ed 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 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 ďŹ nalization experience in tally, Peachtree, focus, SAP, MS Office.

Contact: 91651695 Email: danishpa2005@gmail.com CPA (UK), MBA Acct & Finance (PAK), CA Inter (PAK), CFA, (PAK) , 9 years Gulf experience valid Omani D/L looking for accounts, ďŹ nance, Audit job, NOC Available.

Contact: 96437154 Finance Executive M.Com 4 years experience seeking suitable position presently employed in Trivandrum, India.

Contact: 0091- 8907212253 Oman Contact: 92817797 8 yrs exp. in Admin & Accounts (3 yrs in Oman), MBA, exp. in Tally ERP 9, Indian (F) seeks placement.

Contact 97243806 Finance Audit professional 20 yrs experience can work independent, looking for opening.

Contact: 92168401 Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Contact 94879615, Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com Indian female 26 yrs, MBA ďŹ nance 2 yrs exp with MNC. Email: rilooozmali@gmail.com.

Contact : 90551366.

Accountant B.com Indian male 12 yrs exp seeks suitable job.NOC available . Contact : 91212471 Email: rennyj6@gmail.com ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in ďŹ nance. Contact: 99284193 28/male/MBA - ďŹ nance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement. #90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.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.

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Contact: 97813849 Email Id:vved76@gmail.com

ACCOUNTS

ARCH./ INTERIOR DEC.

21, Indian female B.com graduate on family visa looking for immediate and suitable placement. Holds valid Omani Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Contact: 97208869

Architect Sudanese female 7 years experience design site work, interior design programs AutoCAD archicad.

Contact: 71190409 / 94078945

Part time Accountant, up to ďŹ nalization, looking for job after 5 pm (location prefer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MSQ to AL Hail).

Contact: 90935099

British Citizen Senior Architect, Managing Director, Chief Architect 14 years experience, V Ray 3D, AutoCAD BOQ, master degree on architectural design.

Contact: 92480035

7 Years experience as Financial Analyst, MBA in ďŹ nance. Responsibilities- research contributor, ďŹ nancial statement analysis, generating MIS & efficiency report, managing TAT, business & clients.

On visit visa in Muscat.

Contact 90191628 / 96175780

ADMIN Indian (F) MBA HR & Finance 3yrs Exp. in HR/Admin/Purchase, NOC available for immediate placement.

M: 99791008 / 93888576 Indian (F), MBA HR & Finance, with 3Yrs Oman Work Exp in HR/ Admin/Procurement, looking for suitable placement, NOC available.

M: 99791008/93888576 Indian male 28 yrs B.Com 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exp in Oman, Admin / Acct sales, seeking job NOC available.

Contact: 96191521 Indian female Graduate 5 yrs experience in administration, customer support, office coordination with computer skills visit visa, looking suitable placement.

Contact: 98277037 Indian female MBA- HR having 3 years experience in Administration, HR office coordinator with good computer skill now on family visa looking for suitable position.

Contact: 92427359 30 yrs lady Expat looking for full time job with visa. Interested ďŹ elds are Admin, teaching, HR, back office. Contact: 91739424 Email: jinsijobs@gmail.com Indian male B.Sc 15 years experience (Oman 4 yrs) in the ďŹ eld Administration / HR valid Oman driving license & NOC, good knowledge MS Office & payroll / various projects seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 90622264 Email: prasanthrn0@gmail.com 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 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 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

Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com Interior Architect, 2 years experience AutoCAD, 3D, Photoshop, shop drawing. Contact: 98245746

DRIVER Driver looking for job. Contact: 98143386 / 92820309 Light driver looking job, 5 years experience in Oman.

Contact: 94208089 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

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Contact - 96501189

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

NOC AVAILABLE Contact - 98518776

Contact 92032632, haseebmursaleen@gmail.com

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DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN 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

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 Freelance - Part-Time Quantity Surveying, Estimation & Costing, Technical & Commercial Bid Document Preparation, Method Statements Tender Submittals etc yamservom@gmail.com, Contact :91237926 Electrical Engineer 2 years in construction & distribution seeking job available on visit. Contact : 98361217 / 94110178 Email: shariqsiddiqui09@gmail.com Civil Engineer Project Manager 14 yrs, Oman experience PMP, ďŹ dc 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 92157694 / mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com Diploma Civil Engineer Indian male, 15 yrs GCC experience, valid oman D/L, NOC available, seeking suitable placement. #:99794456

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

Contact: 94208089

B.E Civil Engineer with 7.5 years experience (6.5 years Oman) in project planning execution NOC, D/L available. Contact: 92597530

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

Education B.A. Contact: 98522914

Civil Engineer with 3 years experience driving license & NOC. Contact: 98240765

Looking for job exp having driving license. Contact: 97363138

Work shop incharge Automobile Engineer, Oman well experience in workshop & transportable to join locally with local release valid Oman driving license.

Contact: 93215759

Driver looking for job. Contact: 95892363

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

Contact: 94178094

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN

Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817

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

Egyptian woman resident, considerable experience in the Administration and Secretarial Executive for company. Contact : 97221126

Free lance / part time autocad works / make boq 2d /3d arch , structural, shop drawings interior drawings. Contact 97103168 Gulf experienced GRAPHIC WEB DESIGNER looking for a suitable placement. Contact 92239639

IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE WITH NOC HR & ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL

Indian male, MBA Finance, Í&#x2DC; Žž Î&#x2DC; ŽžĆ&#x2030;ĆľĆ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152; Ĺ?Ć&#x2030;ůŽžÄ&#x201A; ůŽŽŏĹ?ĹśĹ? ĨŽĆ&#x152; Ä&#x201A; Ć?ĆľĹ?Ć&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ä?ĹŻÄ&#x17E; Ć&#x2030;Ĺ˝Ć?Ĺ?Ć&#x; ŽŜ ĆľĆ&#x152;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161; Ć&#x2030;Ĺ˝Ć?Ĺ?Ć&#x; ŽŜÍ&#x2014; Financial controller Ç&#x2020;Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;ĹśÄ?Ä&#x17E; Í&#x2014; Ď­Ďą Ç&#x2021;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ć? Đ˝

Mechanical Engineer (B.Tech) on visit visa looking for suitable job, has certiďŹ cate of rewit MEP. Contact: 97923238 Email: vvikhil4@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

Contact # 96654216

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961 Civil Engineer (Sudanese) with 7 years of experience in Oman (residential, commercial & gov. buildings). Contact : 97370324

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. 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

Diploma in Mechanical Engg, 10 years exp in steel fabrication site work with valid Oman driving license. Contact: 94696192

Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 90164912

Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrs exp seeks suitable position in a reputed company. NOC available.

Contact 96789711

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

Pakistani male Diploma Civil Engineer 4yrs exp in Oman bulling & mega projects, valid license Oman. Contact: 98921022

Civil Engineer (B.Tech), Indian male 24 years with 1+years Indian experience,(CertiďŹ ed in Staad Pro/ Quantity Survey/ Auto Cad).Looking for a Suitable position. Available In Sultanate of Oman (Muscat) on Visit Visa. Contact: 92157694. E-mail: mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com

Indian male, Structural Engineer looking for job in structural design ďŹ eld. Having 6 years of experience in design ďŹ eld.

Residing in Muscat.

Contact - 91176187 Email: syam036@gmail.com

B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 24 with almost 1 year experience as Production Shift Engineer, has achieved training on HVAC Engineering design and has good hands on software like AutoCAD and HAP.Currently in Oman on a visit visa, looking for a suitable placement.Contact: 95065955 email: mjs.jazeb@gmail.com B. Tech Mechanical HVAC site Engineer 4 years experience, currently on visit.

Contact â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 92837696 / mdabdulather@gmail.com Indian male 26 years Mechanical Engineer with 2 yrs exp in Oman.

Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 91328079 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 Building Engineer, Senior level 9 yrs experience, Projects management, Coordination, Quantities Surveying Engineer contracts, civil softwareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Graduate Civil Engineer 20 yrs GCC experience with Omani D/L, seeking job NOC available.

Contact: 98621645 Email: imtiazcv@gmail.com B.E Electronics & Communication 4 years experience in installation commissioning testing networking Administration, project coordination site experience maintenance.

Contact: 92924555 Email: rahulchittoor@gmail.com 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 8 yrs Exp in building construction & consulting ďŹ eld with auto cad & D/L.#93060770 Indian Safety officer, 29 yrs, 6 years experienced, 2 years in GCC, currently in visit visa, wanted suitable placement. 92110670. paul.jpjohnson@gmail.com

Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.

PH: 93837973

Mechanical/ Piping Engineer (B.Tech.) on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact 94703350 mail: nadeembcoolboy@gmail.com Mechanical Eng, 9 years experience MEP, 4 yrs in Oman. Contact: 99487902

EDUCATION/TRAINING

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

Indian Female-MBA, having 12 years of Gulf experience in teaching ďŹ eld, seeking suitable placement. Email:farhazama@gmail. com. Contact-99822708

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

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

Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784 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 Mechanical Engineer 2 yrs experience in printing press.

Contact: 99315229 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 CertiďŹ ed 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 proďŹ ciency in installation, seeking a challenging position in a dynamic organization.

Contact 96570891 Indian male 24 ,B.E ( E.C.E ) graduate with 3 years of experience in the ďŹ elds 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

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

Contact: 97302167 Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact 99739415 / 92091528 Mathematics Lecturer , Indian Female, M Sc Mathematics from a Prestigious University, B.Ed qualiďŹ ed, distinction holder with 6 yrs teaching experience in colleges.

Contact : 91360147.

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 & ďŹ nance 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 CertiďŹ ed, seeking suitable role.NOC Available.

Contact : GSM : 90189284 Email: meetlibran@gmail.com IT Support Engineer, Exp 3 years in Oman 2 years in India.

Contact 94672759

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Network and Security Engineer with a bachelor degree, CCNA & ITIL, Certified, IELTS overall band 6 & valid driving license seeking for a suitable job in a good company. Contact: 98141623

Veterinary Doctor: Indian Female looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 96906534 /99014885, Email: monishmajeed@gmail.com

Male, looking for sales & marketing job, Oman license holder.

Contact: 95642740, Email: shaijichakkara@gmail.com

Filipino male Medical / Sales representative with 3 yrs experience is looking for suitable job in Oman.

Contact: 92610394

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

Telecom and Network Engineer with a bachelor degree, CCNA & CCNP certified seeking a suitable job in a good company.

Contact: 95613900 B.Tech IT with 5 years experience in Software development debugging and support possess skills in Dotnet technologies C#, SQL, MVC, HTML, CSS work experience from Wipro technologies currently looking for suitable placement. Contact: 95936331 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 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 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

Indian female Dentist looking for suitable placement, dataflow completed. Contact: 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

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

SALES / MARKETING

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 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 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. Contact: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. Contact 99253159 / 92903099, shinethomas1230@gmail.com

Indian male 13 yrs experience in retail sector seeking a suitable job D/L, Oman & Saudi Arabia. Contact: 00966-593296760 Email: azeemuddinkhan26@gmail.com

Indian male, 18 years Oman experience in purchase, sales & stores with valid D/L, NOC available.

Contact: 95273552

An experienced person in joinery / fit out looking for working partner job. NOC & local release is available.

Contact: 90872012

FMCG Professional with 18 yrs Oman experience in heading the business looking for opening.

Contact: 92787747

Portuguese Nationality male MBA (Marketing) excellent English vast multi-tasking experience 29+ years in Admin HR/PR Logistics sales facility management with Oman driving license seeks suitable placement. Contact: 94034168 Email: sheriagnes@gmail.com

Indian male 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

Sales executive 15 years experience in Oman with valid D/L and NOC. Contact: 93924737 15 years oil& gas experienced lady, tender specialist looking for suitable post. Contact: 91192871 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 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 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. # 79050990 Email: uv30060@gmail.com

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 9 yrs exp in FMGC as Sales Executive looking for suitable placement, NOC available.

Contact: 94636470

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

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 33 yrs, MBA-HR with 10.8 yrs.exp. in Recruitment, Training, PMS, OD, Sites-HR and Omani nationals development, seeking a job, NOC available.

Contact saiprasad_18@yahoo.com, # 94179499 Indian male 29 years MBA, B.Com having 8 years experience in Gulf and India as a HR and Admin looking for suitable placement.

Contact :97914340.

Email: kvraj30@gmail.com Indian male Civil Engineer (BEFresh), looking suitable position.

Contact: 98327644 Part Time accounting works upto finalization, on monthly basis & yearly finalization works.

Contact.94216296./ tchacko971@gmail.com Indian male 28, Heavy Driver having one & half year experience with release letter looking for a suitable placement.

Contact : 91242867 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

MISCELLANEOUS 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, +919972363772; 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 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 Indian Male 29 years MSM, B.Com having 8 years experience in Gulf and India as a HR and Admin looking for suitable placement. Contact :97914340. Email: kvraj30@gmail.com Indian male 22 years B. Com, holding a valid Oman driving license.

Contact 96799287.

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 B.Tech (ECE), MCSE, CCNA, 25 Male, Indian, currently on visit visa, seeks suitable job Mob No: 97438490. Email: akhil.anuraj.1991@gmail.com

Indian 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.

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 98112738 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 Indian male 24 yrs, looking for Sales job in Salalah, preferring electronics, Home appliances, Furniture. GSM 99492925 / 98871742 or ,kmfiroz6@gmail.com.

HACCP certified Food & Agricultural engineer, M Tech, Indian lady (24), seeking for suitable placement. Contact 92290733, praveena1692@gmail.com Female, M.Sc and B.Ed in Chemistry, Indian, having two years teaching experience, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 96300240, Email: nselvin@gmail.com

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MISCELLANEOUS 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 23 years completed BE in electrical engineering Looking for suitable placement. alamalsuhail@gmail.com, Contact +968 9968 2689 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

Indian male 27 MBA Graduate with experience looking for job in finance, Logistics or new field in Oman. Contact: 90884252, Email: tamjeedruk@gmail.com Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Experience: 8 years (Road) with Oman driving license.

Contact: 91134675, Email: sohailzafar8@gmail.com Indian male 2 years experience Hardware technician. Computer , Laptop & Net working seeks suitable placement. #99883019 Indian Male Wood Designer & Wood works 7 Years good working experience searching for suitable job. Contact Cell : +919698637279 / GSM : +96890649462, Mail: msahayaanish@gmail.com

Indian female, P G, 7 yrs exp in a leading financial institution With Office coordination, administration, Audit, Training, Secretarial, Document control, Business dev, Customer service, Training, Team Management skills. # 94065112.

B.S.C in electrical, Experience:6 years in factory installation and maintenance and road lighting design and installation. #99817032, Email:engmmg24@yahoo.com

Bangladeshi Electrical Engineer searching job in Oman.

Contact 91997605, e-mail: mohamednazrulislam2@gmail.com

B.Com, 2 yrs experience in Oman, Indian Male, 25 yrs with Driving License. Handling day today accounts activities upto finalization.

Proficient in Tally. Looking for suitable placement. Ph. 91470665

B.E Mechanical Engineer, 22 years old, Indian, currently on Family Visit. Knowledge of auto cad 2D & 3D, solid works. Looking for job in Manufacturing, Production, oil & gas etc. Contact: 92113987/ 94034731

Indian Male, Over 9 years of experience in IT support and Accounting with Gulf experience. Now in Oman on visit visa.

Contact 92097096.

Indian male diploma electrician (EEE) and fire and safety officer course. six months good experience searching for suitable job.

Email:benatvinith@gmail.com, # 8098221471 / 7639675548 Indian male network cabling technician (19 years Gulf experience) seeking for suitable placement mobile no: 0091-8089909265 (India), email: mohithavp@gmail.com Indian male BBA Graduate, looking for any suitable post.

Contact: 97691779 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 Indian male auto cad draughtsman (civil) 8 years experience seeking for part time job.

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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.

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