Times of Oman - October 10, 2016

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October 10, 2016 8 Muharram 1438 AH

FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

On the occasion of the 5th National Day, 1975

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ A hope which disperses the clouds of darkness to illuminate with its light the road of civilisation, progress and prosperity, which we see today on the land of our beloved Oman.

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MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of congratulations to President Jioji Konousi Konrote of the Republic of Fiji on the occasion of his country’s Independence Anniversary.

In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan has expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes to President Konrote and the people of Fiji. -ONA

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unique opportunity for people to show their love and respect for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said for the 46th National Day has been launched by Times of Oman and its Arabic sister paper Al Shabiba.

“I love The Sultan” is an innovative digital campaign that will create a portrait of His Majesty using the names of hundreds of thousands of residents, Omani and expatriate alike, who can register online from today at www.timesofoman. com/extra/ilovethesultan.

Anyone who registers will also be entered into the biggest-ever prize draw from Muscat Media Group (MMG) with OMR25,000 of gifts to be won.

These include a brand new Nissan Xtrail, diamonds, several iPhone7s, a luxury family holiday thanks to the major sponsorship partners, including Suhail Bahwan automobile, Malabar Gold & Diamonds and Sheraton Oman hotel.

The portrait will be published in the Na-

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Sunaidi leaves for Turkey MUSCAT: Assigned by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Dr. Ali bin Mas’oud Al Sunaidi, Minister of Commerce and Industry left yesterday for Turkey. He is leading the Sultanate’s delegation at the 23rd World Energy Congress.

Around 10,000 delegates from across the energy spectrum will address critical developments in the energy sector. -ONA

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Three Arab nations are listed among the top 10, with Qatar and the UAE ranked 2nd and 3rd behind Finland, the world’s safest nation.

The nations were ranked on the basis of “common crime and violence as well as terrorism, and the extent to which police services can be relied upon to provide protection from crime,” the report states.

“In Oman, we have good diplomatic relations with our neighbours,” said one expat. “People are cultured and peaceful in Oman and the levels of frustration are very low. The government has always kept security measures strong.”

Media campaign Richard Pakenham, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Times of Oman, said: “This is set to be the most inclusive media campaign ever seen in Oman and MMG is perfectly placed to provide all the interactive channels to make it happen. We want this to reflect the huge affection which people feel for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos.”

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Obsession with selfies proved costly “Overall, Oman is as safe as it gets,” added another. “The streets are very safe at night.”

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MUSCAT: An Asian woman allegedly sexually abused and assaulted by her manager was found by police lying by a traffic signal in Muscat.

The woman, now recovering in hospital, told police she had been sexually and physically assaulted, a reliable source in the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said.

“During the investigation, she revealed that she was sexually abused by the hotel manager who also kept her in illegal confinement. Another female staffer of the hotel, accompanied by some female employees, also assaulted her,” the source in the ROP said the woman claimed.

He said the woman was found near a traffic signal in Ruwi.

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Zainab Tuan Rashed.

her friend Ruwane Delsara Samaraweera drowned in the spring in Salalah on Saturday evening, while apparently trying to click selfies.

“I never thought this could happen to my child. If I were a little more cautious and had prevented them from taking pictures there, I would not have lost her. I will never encourage any child to be so obsessed with taking pictures, especially at places where this could endanger one’s life,” Rashed said.

Zainab and Ruwane, both from Sri Lanka and Class VIII students in Salalah, drowned in the waters of the 0.47-kilome-

tre-long Ain Garziz spring.

The girls, both 13 years old, were on a holiday trip to the spring with their parents and didn’t know how to swim.

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MUSCAT: Heartbroken father Rashed Tuan was metres away when he heard the screams of his daughter Zainab and her friend Ruwane - moments later they were gone forever as an attempt to snap a memorable selfie turned into tragedy for the teenagers.

Today the dad is battling with the loss of his talented 13-yearold daughter after the day out to a popular beauty spot became the worst of nightmares.

Tragically, nobody was able to rescue the girls as none of the adults present could swim.

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Too late “I was just a few metres away and had gone to fetch drinking water for them when I heard people screaming. Initially, I couldn’t understand what had happened but then I saw Ruwane’s father trying to pull out the girls from water. It was then that I realised the girls had fallen into water… I ran to the spot but by that time, they had drowned,” Rashed said. >A4

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Bangladeshi blue-collar workers continue to pour into Oman even though many already here are struggling to find work due to the ongoing economic crisis, statistics from Dhaka reveal.

Oman has become a mostsought after destination for employment among Bangladeshi migrant workers, with a quarter of all migrants opting for the Sultanate.

Statistics issued by the Bangladesh Manpower and Employment and Training (BMET) showed that 146,257 Bangladeshis officially migrated to Oman for employment between January 1 and October 2.

In 2015, 129,859 Bangladeshis came to Oman for employment.

“We process visas for those who approach us with valid papers.

However, we are a bit surprised to see the inflow of Bangladeshi workers to Oman,” a senior official from the Bangladesh embassy in Muscat said.

The BMET data showed that

26.67 per cent of Bangladeshis who migrated from Bangladesh between January 1 and October 2, came to Oman and 16.59 per cent migrated to Qatar.

According to the data, every month, between 15,000 and 17,000 Bangladeshi workers migrate to Oman officially in search of a job.

However, the majority of the workers come here on the socalled ‘free visa’ after paying huge sums back in Dhaka to agents.

Also, most come without knowing their employers and then have to struggle to find a job for survival.

Mohammed Furhan, who migrated to Oman in August after paying OMR1,500 for a ‘free visa’, is just one example.

“I came to Oman last month after paying a huge amount to an agent. They said that I will get a visa to do any kind of job. I have not seen my sponsor. Now, I have landed in a situation where there is no job due to the economic crisis. It has become quite hard to survive.

Just finding food for myself everyday is a problem,” Mohammed, who is looking for a job in Hamriyah, told the Times of Oman.

Hundreds of Bangladeshi ‘free visa’ workers in Hamriyah have been facing a tough time for the past few months.

With jobs lacking and workers finding it tough to survive, they

have to arrange for their relatives to send them money through agents. The agents charge a large commission for the service.

For 20,000 Bangladesh taka, the workers here receive around OMR95. The Bangladesh government’s remittance data till August this year also showed a dip.

In 2015, remittance received in Bangladesh from Oman till August end was US$628.86 million while this year, it was only US$603.04 million for the same period.

A senior police official had recently said restrictions have been put in place to bring down the number of Bangladeshi workers coming to Oman.

Shahswar Al Balushi, the CEO of Oman Society of Contractors (OSC), added that authorities should provide visas only for workers who plan to work with companies having the capacity to hire them. “Government should classify the companies and make an assessment whether they require visas for workers. If the visas are provided after a proper check, the ‘free visa’ system will end on its own,” the CEO said.

According to the latest data of Oman government released last month, 659,366 Bangladeshis were working in Oman as of July this year, reflecting a 1.2 per cent increase from 651,820 in June.

Oman to Dubai road trip for owners of Ferrari cars Times News Service MUSCAT: Ferrari owners in Oman gathered at the car maker’s Muscat showroom to showcase some of their rare and exotic cars and to take a road trip through the beautiful roads of Oman to Dubai.

Alfardan customers were invited to join the parade from Muscat to Dubai to participate in the “Passione Ferrari” track event at

Dubai Autodrome.

Commenting on the event, Mohammed El Zawawy, Assistant General Manager of Alfardan Motors, said “We are thrilled to host such a special driving experience for our customers as it strengthens the relationship and also makes us appreciate the beauty of Oman. Offering our customers a unique experience to drive as one big ‘Ferrari family’ and enjoy

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the car on the Omani roads is part of Ferrari’s DNA. It is also part of Alfardan Motor’s DNA to offer unique opportunities that distinguish us from other brands” The safety of all participants was of paramount concern to Alfardan Motors and The Royal Oman Police escorted the parade all the way from Muscat to the border with the United Arab Emirates.

A dead dolphin washed ashore in Sur yesterday. While the cause of death was yet to be known, it was identified as common dolphin. — Photo courtesy Dr. Jackson Achankunju of A ‘Sharqiyah University

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Awareness on mental health vital Mental health affects people every day and it’s always good for others to remember those who have suffered and understand what it is all about

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deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: More initiatives need to be undertaken in Oman if better awareness about mental health is to be ensured, experts say.

Observed annually on October 10, the World Mental Health Day theme for this year is ‘Psychological First Aid.’ As per the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) website, “Efforts in support of the day will focus on basic pragmatic psychological support by people who find themselves in a helping role, whether they are health staff, teachers, firemen, community workers or police officers.”

According to Her Highness Sayyida Basma Al Said, owner and founder of the Whispers of Serenity Clinic, which deals with stress, depression and other issues linked to mental health, “It is really important to have a mental health awareness day. Mental health affects people every day and it’s always good for others I N I T I AT I V E

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haitham@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: An innovative student development programme aimed at transforming promising undergraduate projects into small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has been launched by The Research Council (TRC).

Named Upgrade, the programme will nurture students with outstanding projects in the field of ICT and will eventually help convert these into fully operational SMEs. Backing TRC, Omantel, Information Technology Authority (ITA), Riyada and Ibtikar Development Programme are collaborating in the student development scheme.

According to Ali Al Shidhani of TRC, the ICT is a booming sector in the world and Oman has a large number of students taking up ICT related higher education disciplines.

“With most top level companies in the world operating in the ICT industry, Oman needs to step up its ICT development and this programme will do exactly that. We have a large number of students pursuing higher education in ICT related fields and they are perfect to nurturethrough such programmes,” he added.

As per the programme, TRC and partner companies have identified specific ICT areas in which students will develop their projects. This would be followed by a selection and filtering process.

Rigorous interview The final step would be a rigorous interview process that would focus on the economic viability of any project and the willingness of the concerned studentto carry the project to the next level.

According to Al Shidhani, only one per cent of the estimated 300 ICT projects taken up by undergraduate students will be considered for this grant.

to remember those who have suffered and understand it.

“Having these special days doesn’t mean other days are not important to raise the issue, but this is only for us professionals who are trying to remind people what they may tend to overlook.”

Dr. Gerald D’Costa, a psychiatrist at the Badr Al Samaa Hospital,said the importance of mental health should not be underestimated.

“I think the importance of mental health cannot be underestimated because there is no doubt that, together with physical health, mental health forms a vital part of the development of a human being, and also aids in improving the quality of life.”

“I would say there is definitely a need for more initiatives, especially in terms of education and enhancing awareness of people,” he added. Whispers of Serenity is carrying out a few initiatives to mark the day, including a women’s retreat on October 27, a grand event on October 15 and a surprise nationwide initiative in the month of November.

“We have a surprise venture this year which we will launch together with the National Day in November. It’s called the Not Alone convoy. We are also organising our women’s retreat in the last week of October and this year we are heading to Jabal Akhdar, where we will draw the link between tourism and mental health.

“Our focus is on women, because if women are doing great, then there is balance and stability at home and at work. We are also into our sixth year, and so we have kept a big event on October 15 to mark the sixth anniversary, the Omani women’s day and the mental health day.

THOMSON CELEBRATION COMING This winter, for the first time, Thomson Cruises’ ships will be docking at Sultan Qaboos Port, Oman’s tourism ministry said. According to Thomson Cruises’ post on its official website, Thomson Celebration will be visiting Oman as part of its Arabian Odyssey tour. The new season will see tourists enjoying a range of water sport activities around the Sultanate, the tourism ministry said in a statement. -Supplied photo

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Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman’s new, hi-tech convention centre will officially open today.

The Sultanate’s new hub for business events, Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC), was developed by the country’s leading developer,Omran.

Infra Oman 2016, the 6th edition of Oman’s international trade event for infrastructure and industrial projects, will open on today at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Seeb.

Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salim Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and Communications, will preside over the formal inauguration of the exhibition at 10am.

Three-day event The three-day event is being organised by Al Nimr Expo and supported by the Ministry of Regional Municipalities & Water Resources and the Muscat Municipality.

Dubbed as one of the largest building and construction expo in the Middle East, Infra Oman is considered the annual meeting place for industry leaders, suppliers and buyers in the Sultanate of Oman.

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Conference on newspapers MUSCAT: Fourth International Conference Oman in the International Press and 7th Documentary Exhibition will start today under the auspices of Dr. Abdul Munim bin Mansour Al Hasani, Minister of Information.

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and technologies, hotel and tourism projects, industrial free zones, industrial manufacturing, power and water technologies, tools and equipment, transportation and logistics, infrastructure projects such as roads, airports, railways and ports, build and supply and other development projects. Infra Oman also comprises companies related to waste management, power and renewable energy and fire safety and security.

International participation Infra Oman 2016 will feature more than 200 local and international exhibitors from countries such as Australia, Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Iran, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Libya, South Korea, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Infra Oman will also include country pavilions from India, Iran, Italy and the

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Salim Omar Al Hashmi, Chairman of Al Nimr Expo, said, “Infra Oman is the ideal platform for all contractors and developers to meet, thus giving them an opportunity to present their projects and achievements and source their requirements. Infra Oman has grown significantly since its inception in 2011, establishing itself as the Middle East’s leading infrastructure and industrial projects exhibition.”

Trevor McCartney, General Manager of the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, said, “The construction industry is Oman’s largest sector after oil, and plays a key role in boosting economic development.

In recent years, the government has made significant investment in infrastructure, such as airports, roads, ports, industrial estates, free zones and technology parks.

This powerful combination of factors makes Infra Oman an incredibly important event for the country.”

The other exhibitions lined up in October include EduTraC Oman from October 18 to 20, the Lebanese Week in Muscat from October 23 to 25 and the Oman International Child Book and Products Fair fromOctober 25 to 29.

EduTraC Oman serves as a multi-sector recruitment event for higher education, training and job opportunities.

The expo will offer a strategic awareness opportunity to higher education and training providers to strengthen their presence in Oman’s vibrant education market.

The expo will also feature a pavilion for job seekers to meet HR personnel from different industrial sectors, associations, government organisations and private sector companies which will promote the available on-the-job training and job vacancies for prospective candidates.

The Lebanese week in Muscat will include an exhibition of various Lebanese products and services, an economic forum, and bilateral business meetings between Lebanese businessmen and their Omani counterparts.

The Oman International Child Book and Products Fair will be an opportunity for those who like to put their mark through children books publishing companies.

MUSCAT: In a few weeks’ time, you will be able to zip-line your way to a great adventure at the Al Hoota Cave.

Authorities said they plan to add several extreme sports activities at the cave. “Every few months, we will be adding new features which will lure citizens and residents to return to Al Hoota Cave again and again,” Eng Khalid Mirza, Director of Projects Development at Omran, said.

Among such planned activities are caving, rock climbing and a rope course. “The enhanced Al Hoota experience will enable people to derive the most from their visits. We want to make Al Hoota Cave a destination for all,” Eng. Khalid Mirza said.

Citizens said zip-lining has become very popular activity in the world in the last few years.

A zip-line flight is conducted in such a way that a flier, hanging from a cable or a mountaineering rope, flies between the platforms.

“Flying in such an environment is like a dose of adrenaline. It will provide a completely new view of the Al Hajar Mountains,” Mohammed, a resident of Muscat, said.

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He added that there were around 20 people nearby but no one had the courage to jump into the water to rescue the girls.

“Neither me nor Ruwane’s father knew how to swim. Others were reluctant to join in the rescue effort saying the spring was deep and swirls were dangerous. We had to call the police but police divers took 15 minutes to reach. All they could do was to pull out the bodies,” Rashed said.

Zainab topped her class while Ruwane was a champion in sports at last year’s competitions at the Indian School Salalah.

tination, had attracted thousands of visitors when these were reopened to the public on September 5, 2016,before the recent Eid Al Adha holidays.

The cave system is one of Oman’s true natural wonders.

Al Hoota used to attract around 75,000 visitors annually before it was closed for renovation.

Eng. Khalid Mirza also said a completely refurbished visitor’s centre has been set up to guide tourists. “Omran has worked closely with the Ministry of Tourism to enhance the natural assets of the cave to create a top class tourist experience,” he said.

The cave system stretches for more than 4.5km, with only 500m publicly accessible. However, visitors can discover a lot of the system’s history and features in the geological museum which showcases over 150 items of rock, wood, corals and other unique materials.

The train service at Al Hoota, however, is undergoing maintenance work and will reopen to the public soon.

The train has been manufactured in the United Kingdom and will have a seating capacity of 48 passengers. “Almost 13,000 people visited Al Hoota Cave during the Eid Al Adha holiday, so right now the train is undergoing some maintenance work,” the official said.

“Zainab was good in studies. Her dream was to become a medic, and we shared that dream.

She used to talk about pursuing higher studies in Sri Lanka. I still can’t believe she has left us,” Rashed added.

According to the principal of the Indian School Salalah, Ruwane was a bright student and excelled in sports.

“Last year, she was our champion in track and field events.

Tomorrow, we will be hosting a condolence meeting at the school,” TR Brown, the school principal, said.

Meanwhile, hospital sources announced that the girls were brought dead.

Mehdi Ali, a Times of Oman reader, raised the issue of selfierelated fatal accidents and wondered when such tragic incidents will stop.

“Parents should take back the phones from their children when they go for a picnic, and while I know I may sound stupid, parents need to take certain decisions. I mean it because it seems to have become a routine piece of news that someone or the other lost his or her life while taking selfies,” an

anguished Ali said.

Another reader, Cecilia Gobio Marchesi, said people are now tired of these accidents caused by a craze for selfies.

“It has become some sort of a mania. Everyday someone invents something stupid and useless, and then everyone follows.

They feel like lesser mortals if they do not. We are caving in to a stupid craze, and are letting it to carry on. My heart goes out to those poor girls. Sometimes, the price to pay and the sorrow we have to bear is just too high for such nonsense,” Marchesi said.

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Following an investigation by the police, a number of expats were arrested.

“The manager, who is an Asian national, and another 12 people, also of Asian origin, were arrested.

These included Indian and Bangladeshi women workers of the hotel and an official.”

“The case was referred to the Public Prosecutor since it seemed that a crime related to human trafficking had also been committed,” said the ROP source. A number of arrested employees claimed they were merely trying to stop the victim from being beaten up.

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Injaz Oman’s student firm programme contest today Times News Service MUSCAT: With the young entrepreneur of the year event approaching fast, Injaz Oman has announced its Student Company Programme competition will start today and conclude tomorrow.

The event will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Advisor

to His Majesty the Sultan.

The fifth annual event will see 45 companies comprising student entrepreneurs battling it out for a variety of national awards, as well as a chance to represent Oman in the regional finals to be hosted by Injaz Al Arab in 2017. Young academics will take part in a series of marketing and sales programmes at a trade fair before they will be interviewed

by a panel of esteemed judges.

The panel will assess various participants, their concepts and products, as per the contest’s gruelling assessment criteria.

Khaula Al Harthy, Executive Director of Injaz Oman, explained, “It’s not sufficient to run a financially successful company, or to create an exciting product or service. Our entrepreneurs must dem-

Government to regulate real estate prices The list will be a reference point for real estate deed transactions, and would help regulate individual

REALTY CHECK: The real estate prices will be updated every four

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fahadnews@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman’s Ministry of Housing will regulate the real estate prices in the country.

A senior official working with the ministry confirmed that it has already issued a price list.

“The decision was taken to determine the actual prices of real estate properties in the Sultanate. The ministry has divided the real estate properties into three categories, depending upon their location. All properties will be classified into three categories depending upon whether these are located in the centre of the TOMORROW

Sayyid Taimur to launch brand identity of SalamAir Times News Service MUSCAT: His Highness Sayyid Taimur bin Asad Al Said, Assistant Secretary General for Communications and Branding at The Research Council, will unveil the brand identity of Oman’s first budget airline SalamAir tomorrow.

The event will be attended by government officials, shareholders, as well as representatives of the travel and tourism industry and members of the media.

The event will be followed by a press conference that will shed light on the latest operational and commercial updates as SalamAir progresses towards its first take off by end of year.

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General sales agent appointed Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman Air has appointed Goldair S.A as its general sales agent (GSA) to the Greek market.

The event was celebrated at a reception atop historic Lycabettus Hill in Athens in the presence of Greek Travel agencies and media representatives who enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and breathtaking view of the Acropolis.

Oman Air revealed its expansion plans into the Greek market and its collaboration with Goldair S.A, its exclusive representative in Greece.

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wilayat, in the remote area or in other areas,” said Abdullah Al Mukhaini, Secretary of Land Registry at the Ministry of Housing.

He added that the price list will be updated thrice a year.

“The real estate prices will be updated every four months, depending on the market conditions. Price inputs were gathered from three approved real estate companies and an average was derived to reach the real price of these properties in the Sultanate,” Al Mukhaini said.

The ministry said the list will be a reference point for real estate deed transactions, and would help regulate individual assessments by real estate authentication officers at the ministry.

Earlier, it was noticed that certain individuals did not clearly state the actual price of the real estate while making transactions

in the ministry.

“Since some people were not clear about the actual price of their properties, the ministry had to find a way to reach the real price. The new price list will indicate the actual real estate prices, and will facilitate people when they decide to sell or buy any property in the Sultanate,” said Al Mukhaini.

He added that all the concerned authorities, including the Real Estate Association in Oman,were involved in the latest move.

Earlier too, the Ministry of Housing had initiated a similar move but various public and official voices had not supported it.

At that time, the representatives of the real estate sector had explained that the prices stated by the ministry did not tally with the actual prices, and it affected the real estate market negatively.

onstrate that they understand how and why the company performed in the manner it did, and must showcase an admirable team spirit, individual and collective growth, among other skills.”

The company programme and competition’s main sponsor, Nama Group, in addition to BP Oman and the National Youth Commission, will present the nationally recog-

nized awards to honour students’ achievements.

The accolades will span ‘Incountry Value’, the ‘Best Advertisement’, the ‘Best Utilisation of Omani Material’, the ‘Best Sustainable Product’, the ‘Best Marketing Plan’, and the ‘Best Student Company’ overall, with the latter prize winner representing Oman in the regional final in 2017.

Dr. Rawya leaves for UK MUSCAT: Dr. Rawya bint Saud Al Busaidiyah, Minister of Higher Education left yesterday for the United Kingdom (UK) to take part in the annual meeting of the Omani-British Friendship Association (OBFA). Dr. Rawya will deliver a speech on this occasion. -ONA

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10% increase in Event to discuss economic polices elders’ population expected by 2040 MUSCAT: It is expected that the number of Omani elders will increase to 10 per cent of the total population by mid-2040.

They constituted 6 per cent of the total Omani population in mid-2015.

55 per cent of the elderly live in the three governorates of Oman, namely Muscat, North Al Batinah and A’Dakhiliyah. The elderly male percentage, compared to the female percentage, is 96 to 100.

The figures reflect a notable community participation for the elderly, as “the Reality of the Elderly,” bulletin issued by the centre show that about 6 out of every 10 elderly donated to charitable work and that a quarter of the elderly did volunteer work.

77 per cent of the Omani elderly exercised and that the male elderly exercised more than female

(64 per cent to 36 per cent).

The largest percentage of the beneficiaries of the social security pension are the elderly, numbering 33.277 cases, forming 39 per cent of the total number of cases and they got 40.3 of the total disbursements.

Regarding work of the Omani elderly, the statistics showed that males make up 91 per cent of the total number of Omani elders.

2,645 of them work in the private sector, including 2,415 males and 230 females, forming 1.5 per cent and 0.5 per cent of the total workers in the private sector. -ONA

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MUSCAT: In collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is organising the thirty-fifth regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda. The event which started yesterday, will continue up to 27th of this month.

While sponsoring the opening

ceremony, Mohsen bin Khamis Al Balushi, Advisor at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that this event is being organised within a series of seminars that have been agreed upon between the UNCTAD and Oman to cover international economic policies.

Fatima bint Abdullah Al Ghazaliyah, Advisor of the Minster of Commerce and Industry for Com-

mercial Affairs delivered a speech where she said that the topics that will be covered during the coming three weeks play an important role in building national capacities and enhancing skills.

Main issues UNCTAD Secretary General representative highlighted the main issues that will be covered by the

course. She said that the course, which targets policy makers and economic experts, provides an opportunity for sharing experiences on the best practices implemented by the different countries.

She thanked the Sultanate of Oman for hosting the third course and hailed the cooperation between the Sultanate and the UNCTAD. -ONA

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A1 ‘Government, police keep everyone safe’ “When a country has a respected and just judicial system where the law does not discriminate between an Omani and a foreigner, the country tends to prosper, as in the case of Oman.

“This is the reason why even expats say ‘Oman is my country,’ because we came as guests but are welcomed as residents.”

While expats were pleased with the level of safety in Oman, G E N E R A L A S S E M B LY

Sultanate to take over rights body chairmanship MUSCAT: Omani Human Rights Commission will take over today the Chairmanship of the Arab Human Rights Network during the 13th meeting of the Network’s general assembly.

The meeting will be attended by a number of renowned Arab, regional and international figures, as well as chairmen of human rights’ commissions and organisations.

The meeting will start under the chairmanship of Dr. Mosa Barizat, General Commissioner of the National Centre for Human Rights in Jordan after which he will deliver the Chairmanship to Dr. Isa bin Said Al Kayoumi, Chairman of Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC).

Drafting panel During the meeting, the participants will select or elect the commission which will host the next general assembly meeting in 2017 and will select the drafting committee and rapporteur of the meeting.

The executive committee for the Arab Network will be elected and the venue and data of the first meeting of the first meeting of the new executive committee will be decided.

On the sidelines of the meeting, three will be a threeday regional workshop on the message of hatred and provoking it and the role of national institutions. -ONA

the locals, too, felt the same way.

Safest place “I think anyone can tell you why Oman is the safest place,” said one Omani. “We have good relations globally. The policies and the rule of His Majesty are very flexible, very good and very cooperative. The social clubs of other communities do not face any problems when it comes to organ-

ising their programmes.

“Everything is celebrated and they feel at home over here.”

“It’s about the government and the Royal Oman Police. They keep everyone safe,” added another.

“It’s all about the humanity here.

Most of the people are friendly with everyone else.”

As for the rest of the Arab nations, Saudi Arabia occupied the 29th spot on the list, Jordan was

ranked 41st, while Kuwait was two places behind at 43. Bahrain was ranked 71st and the ongoing conflict in Yemen saw the nation plummeting to 139, just two places above Nigeria, which was ranked the least safe nation in the world.

However, nations such as Iraq, North Korea, Ukraine, Afghanistan and Libya were not included at all.

Mantheri praises ties with Qatar Chairman of the Qatari NHRC highlighted the distinguished role being played by the Omani human rights commission in cementing the relations between

BILATERAL BOOST: Dr Yahya bin Mahfoudh Al Mantheri, Chair-

countries

man of the State Council held talks with the National Human Rights Committee Chairman Dr Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri and his delegation on Sunday.

Times News Service MUSCAT: Dr .Yahya bin Mahfoudh Al Mantheri, Chairman of the State Council, held talks with the chairman of the National Human Rights Committee,Dr Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri, and his delegation on Sunday.

After welcoming the guest and the accompanying delegation, Dr Al Mantheri praised the ties and the growing cooperation between the two countries.

Dr Al Mantheri pointed out that the Qatari delegation’s visit to the Sultanate reflects the deeprooted bonds as well as bilateral and historic relations.

He further added that the visit will contribute towards enhancing ties and opening new avenues of cooperation, especially in trade and economic fields.

The Chairman highlighted the importance of the role played by the national human rights institutions in the Gulf Cooperation Council to protect and promote human rights, and in disseminating information about the culture of human rights in the

Gulf at national, regional and international levels.

In this regard, he appreciated the efforts of the Arab Network of National Institutions for Human Rights meeting, which is to be hosted by Oman on Monday.

He said such meetings play an important role in strengthening areas of cooperation and help exchange of expertise and experiences between national human rights institutions, and in the implementation of various future activities.

Distinguished role On his part, the Chairman of the Qatari NHRC expressed his delight at having visited the Sultanate and highlighted the distinguished role being played by the Omani National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in cementing the relations between countries and enhancing further future cooperation at all levels.

He expressed his pleasure over the role the Sultanate is playing in supporting regional stability and world peace and in establishing the importance of dialogue

through an outstanding display of Omani diplomacy as it makes efforts to bring to fruition the wise policies of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

He also underlined the importance of supporting national human rights institutions, facilitating their tasks, ensuring their independence, and close cooperation with a view to safeguard the public interest, keeping in mind the needs of the Gulf countries and national institutions for human rights in accordance with the standards of the United Nations known as the Paris Principles.

In this regard, he reviewed the experience of Qatar, which gained an accreditation certificate from the international Coordinating Committee of national institutions for human rights in Geneva, twice in a row at the level of national human rights institutions globally.

Issa Said Sulaiman Al Kiyumi, State Council member, attended this meeting, which concluded with a tour of the premises of the Council.

RESEARCH COUNCIL

Dr. Raya gets research award MUSCAT: Dr. Raya bint Salim Al Mantheri, Member of the State Council has won the National Award for Scientific Research for the education and human resources sector (PhD holders’ category).

The award relates to a research project on “Arabic language’s teachers level of exercising their roles in cementing the values of nationalism in their students from the view of students”.

The award is announced at the third annual forum of researchers organised by the Research Council. The function was held under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Advisor to His Majesty the Sultan and chairman of the Council. —ONA

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REGION Coalition vows probe after 140 killed in Yemen The White House announced an immediate review of Washington’s support for the 18-month-old military push

UP IN ARMS: Armed people demonstrate outside the United Nations offices against air strikes on funeral hall in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, on Sunday. – Reuters

DUBAI: The Saudi-led coalition bogged down in a conflict with Yemeni rebels said it will start an “immediate investigation” after more than 140 Yemenis were killed in an attack on a funeral hall in the capital Sanaa.

The investigation team will seek to use US expertise, according to a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency. “The results would be announced once the investigation is over.” The coalition’s command “stresses that its forces have clear rules not to target civilian positions,” it said.

Yemeni media controlled by the Houthi rebels posted photos of the destroyed hall and medics removing dead bodies from the scene and blamed the coalition for the strike. One photo showed several people buried under rubble. More than 525 people were wounded in the attack, the United Nations said in a statement, citing initial reports from Yemeni health officials.

Fury in Sanaa at Saturday’s raid was echoed internationally.

The White House announced an immediate review of Washing-

ton’s support for the 18-monthold military push.

A spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said any deliberate attack against civilians was utterly unacceptable.

Ban called for “a prompt and impartial investigation of this incident. Those responsible for the attack must be brought to justice”, the spokesman said.

Yemen’s ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh called on Sunday for an escalation of attacks against Saudi Arabia, demanding “battle readiness at the fronts on the (Saudi) border”.

“I call for a swift, transparent and impartial investigation into this incident to ensure accountability,” the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien, said in a statement.

“I also call on all parties to protect civilians and stop using explosive weapons or conducting aerial bombardments in civilianpopulated places in Yemen. Surely enough is enough.”

“This attack took place against

the backdrop of a desperately worsening humanitarian situation across Yemen, with four out of every five of Yemen’s 28 million people in real and immediate need of assistance,” O’Brien said in the statement.

“It’s shocking to see that a target like this was hit,” said a senior official in the Saudi-backed government of President AbdRabbu Mansour Hadi. “It’s the latest in a series of attacks by all sides on civilian targets like homes and public gatherings that are turning this into a dirty war.”

“If anything positive can come from this, it would be increasing the will for a ceasefire that is needed. But incidents like these before have just fuelled a desire for revenge.”

The funeral wake was for the father of the interior minister of northern Yemen’s Houthi-run administration, Jalal Al Roweishan, who had died of natural causes on Friday. Yemenis say the Roweishan family is widely respected and has good ties with many groups and tribes across Yemen’s political spectrum. — Agencies

SYRIA

Northern Syria fighting kills 38 IS militants ISTANBUL: Thirty-eight IS militants were killed in northern Syria over the last 24 hours, the Turkish military said on Sunday, marking an escalation of conflict in the area where Syrian rebels, backed by Turkey, are fighting the militants.

Supported by Turkish tanks and air strikes, rebels have been pushing towards the IS stronghold of Dabiq in an operation launched in late August.

Fourteen of the IS fighters were killed as they attempted to enter the rebel-controlled villages of Akhtarin and Turkmen Bareh, three kilometres (two miles) east of Dabiq, the Turkish army said in a statement.

Another 17 IS fighters were killed in air strikes by US-led coalition warplanes in the same areas, the military said in its daily round-up on the operation, dubbed “Euphrates Shield”.

Turkish warplanes later launched their own air strikes against IS targets in northern Syria on Sunday morning, killing seven militants and destroying five buildings which they were using, the army said in a subsequent statement.

The military also said two Syrian rebels had been killed and 19 wounded in the latest fighting against IS. — Reuters

TWO ISRAELIS KILLED

Palestinian shot dead OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A Palestinian who was due to begin a prison term in Israel next week went on a shooting spree on Sunday, killing a pedestrian and a police officer in occupied Jerusalem before being shot dead by police, medical and law enforcement officials said.

The incident, near Israel’s national police headquarters, began

when shots were fired from a vehicle at people waiting at a tram stop, a police spokeswoman said.

The Palestinian then drove off and was shot dead in an exchange of fire with police, she said.

Israeli medical officials said six people were wounded in the attack, and that two of them, a woman and a police officer, died in hospital. — Reuters

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INDIA BSP to go alone in poll-bound states next year: Mayawati and promised to restore rule of law in Uttar Pradesh.

Bahujan Samaj Party chief cautioned the people against any canard that BSP might enter into an understanding for forming a government with the BJP in case it fell short of majority SCATHING ATTACK: BSP supremo Mayawati addresses party workers at a function on the death

LUCKNOW: Alleging that minorities were facing bias under Modi government, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on Sunday cautioned Muslims that voting for Samajwadi Party or Congress will only help BJP and sought their support “to stop” the saffron party.

Muslims should not waste their vote as there is infighting in Samajwadi Party and Congress lacks a voter base in Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati said while addressing a rally here on the occasion of party founder Kanshi Ram’s 10th death anniversary.

“Ever since the BJP government has come at the Centre, Muslims and other minorities are being subjected to bias. The minority status of Aligarh Muslim University and Jamia Millia Islamia is being snatched away.

“Communal forces are becoming stronger and Muslims are being targeted in the name of love jihad, ‘gau raksha’ (cow protection) and religious conversion,” the BSP chief alleged launching a scathing attack on the Modi government.

Mayawati also made it clear that her party will go alone in the three states going to polls

anniversary of party-founder Kanshi Ram in Lucknow on Sunday.

-PTI

2 killed, 12 injured in stampede after massive rally LUCKNOW: Two women were on Sunday killed and at least 12 people injured in a stampede after a massive rally

by Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati at the Kanshi Ram Smarak Maidan.

“A few people coming down the stairs at one of the two gates lost balance and fell on each other. Shanti Devi (68) of Bijnore and another unidentified woman were killed in the incident due to suffocation,” police said. Rumours of a live power line having snapped

early next year — Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab, and cautioned the people against any canard that BSP might enter into an understanding for forming a government with the BJP in case

triggered the stampede.

The injured have been rushed to a local hospital, a BSP spokesperson said.

Party’s state unit chief Ram Achal Rajbhar, however, said the women died due to humidity and heat. The BSP workers had gathered in large numbers at the ground on party founder Kanshi Ram’s 10th death anniversary. In 2002, at least 12 party workers were killed and 22 injured at the Charbagh Railway station after a BSP rally in Lucknow.

it fell short of majority.

She said there was no truth in these rumours which were being spread to divide Muslim votes and asserted that such a situation will not arise.

Meanwhile, expressing concern over the death of two persons in a stampede, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday spoke to Uttar Pradesh DGP Javeed Ahmed and took stock of the situation in Lucknow.

During the telephonic conversation, the Director General of Police apprised the home minister of steps taken to help those injured in the incident that took place on Sunday after a massive rally by BSP chief Mayawati. -PTI

Coming down heavily on the ruling Samajwadi Party, Mayawati said because of “rampant crime and anarchy” incidents such as Muzaffarnagar, Dadri, Mathura and Bulandshahr have occurred

Tussle for supremacy “There is a tussle for supremacy going on in the SP between Mulayam Singh Yadav’s son Akhilesh Yadav and brother Shivpal Singh Yadav and its result will be that the Yadav vote will split as each will try to ensure the defeat of candidates owing allegiance to the other,” Mayawati said.

“In such circumstances Muslims should not waste their ballot by voting for them or else it will help the BJP.... Similarly Congress does not have a vote base and voting for it will also benefit BJP,” Mayawati said.

“To stop the BJP, the vote should not go to either the Samajwadi Party or the Congress as with every Assembly seat having 22 to 23 per cent Dalit votes, BSP can sail through with the help of Muslim votes or else the same scenario can emerge that was seen in 2014,” she stressed.

Mayawati, who had faced criticism for spending hundreds of crores of rupees in setting up memorials of herself, Kanshi Ram and B. R. Ambedkar, said her party will not construct any more memorials. The Dalits and minorities do not want mere sympathy of Modi or BJP but want concrete action against those who have committed atrocities on them, Mayawati said.

Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said he “has set a record of foreign trips but is still unable to clearly spell out the foreign policy because of which the borders of the country are not fully secure.

“After the passage of over two years, now they have thought about securing the borders... because of this terror activities are taking place very often and relations with neighbours are not very good. Nepal is an example.”

She also alleged that RSS had an agenda to take away the constitutional rights given to the deprived and Dalits. - PTI

TA M I L NA D U

Five killed, 11 injured in firecracker unit explosion VILLUPURAM/NEW DELHI: Five labourers were on Sunday killed and 11 injured after an explosion in a fire cracker unit near Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, that flattened the small building which housed the manufacturing facility.

“There was an explosion and in the impact the building collapsed and five workers were trapped in the concrete rubble and they were dead,” a senior Villupuram District Fire and Rescue Services official said. Eleven workers were injured, he said.

“The injured have been rushed to hospital,” he said adding of the wounded, six were women and five men. “All the dead were men and work is on to clear the remaining concrete rubble,” he added.

The mishap occurred at Turuvai village, about 55km from here on the Tindivanam-Puducherry route. “It was a small building with three rooms. While one room was used for making firecrackers, other rooms were used for storing the finished products,” he said.

On the reason for the explosion, he said it is being ascertained.

Following the mishap, top district, police and fire officials visited the spot and held inquiries. Police said they have begun a probe.

Meanwhile, in a major seizure ahead of Diwali, China-made fire crackers worth Rs90 million have been seized here by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).

The illegally imported fire crackers were seized on Friday from six big containers at Inland Container Depot in Tughlaqabad.

The goods were misdeclared as medical equipment for handicapped/disabled persons and as bicycle parts, said Debi Prasad Dash, Principal Additional Director General of the DRI. The market value of the seized fire crackers, which are of different brand names such as ‘Leopard King’, ‘Pop Pop Snappers’ etc, is around Rs90 million, he said on Sunday. As per norms, the import of fire crackers is restricted. - PTI

A N N UA L FA L L M E E T I N G O F I M F A N D W O R L D B A N K

India at world’s centre stage but can do better, says Jaitley WASHINGTON: India, “aspiring to do better in an adverse” environment, is at the world’s centre stage more than ever before, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said but cautioned that by its own yardstick, the country’s current growth rate is not enough.

Jaitley, who is leading the highpower Indian delegation to the annual fall meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, said there is a “lot of global buzz” around India.

“More than even before we are at the centre stage. That you would have to admit. But, I would put a caveat. India has become far more aspirational than ever before. So compared to the rest of the world, we are doing much better. Com-

pared to our own yardstick, we feel, this is not enough,” Jaitley told Indian reporters at a news conference here.

“We can do still better, which in a sense is not a bad thing to happen.

To be restless, to be impatient is a sign of wanting to do better. For the rest of the world whereas we aspire to do better in this adverse environment, they consider it extremely impressive. So there is a lot of global buzz around India,” he said.

Latest forecast As per the latest forecast by the IMF and the World Bank, India is projected to grow at 7.6 per cent in the next two years, which makes it the world’s fastest growing emerging economy.

“I think, with the kind of economic activities and investments that we have planned over the next several years it (growth) is not likely to go down,” Jaitley said in response to a question.

And it might have an impact only if unforeseen events do not happen, he said.

“I think with the kind of investments, both domestic and international, that we are getting, a reasonable amount of growth will always be there. If growth returns to the world, then you would probably move up. Structural reforms like goods and services tax (GST) can only add to that,” Jaitley said.

Noting that the world is moving slowly, the finance minister said nobody seems to be sure how long

this situation would continue.

There is no specific global response, even though there are generalities to fight the situation.

“In India, we have to learn to live in an environment where the world is going to move slowly. And the world is not going to be very supportive of growth. The global environment is not very supportive of growth,” he said.

Since India is growing much faster, as compared to the rest of the world, it has become natural recipient of a higher level of FDI, he added.

“Good monsoon, pay commission, reasonable growth rate, domestic demand including rural demand has picked up,” Jaitley said, adding that structural reforms in

India today, in terms of direction and taking decision, are easier than ever before.

Increased expenditure in infrastructure and investment would keep growth growing, he said on Saturday.

“Challenges (to India are) - one, an unsupported global environment. Two, in some sector private sector investment has picked up.

But that’s not the pattern. Still can do better. And three, public sector banks need to become stronger, get out of the NBA scenario. And if the world starts growing faster, growth returns to the world as it did between 2005 and 2008, then of course we can expect higher growth rates. But for India to maintain

its present level of growth is possible,” Jaitley said.

GST, he said, has a potential to add to the growth for several reasons.

“It is a more efficient tax. It would make trade easier. It would make services and movement of goods easier. For instance, the average time take in sending goods from one part of the country to the other would eliminate, there would be a tax on tax, in terms of costing also, products would become more efficient.

“Currently on 18th, 19th and 20th (of October), we are going to have meeting of the Council to settle the rates. And for us the target date is April 1. It’s a tough target, we hope to reach the target,” the finance minister said. - PTI

NO EMISSION DETECTED

Emergency withdrawn at Delhi airport after no radioactive leak NEW DELHI: A suspected radioactive leak was reported on Sunday in the cargo area of the Delhi airport from a shipment carrying material for cancer treatment from France, triggering a ‘Radiological Emergency’, which was withdrawn after little over three hours as the emission was found within permissible limits.

An emergency response was activated following the suspected leak with teams from Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rushing to the cargo terminal of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, about a kilometre-and-a-half from the passenger area.

A team of doctors from Medanta hospital was also rushed to the spot. “A call was received from the airport around 10.45am regarding suspected radioactive leak from medical equipment,” said Atul Garg, Chief Fire Officer. The local unit of the CISF intimated

PREVENTIVE MEASURE:

Security personnel arrive at the cargo of Indira Gandhi International Airport after reports of suspected radioactive leak from cancer medicines, in New Delhi on Sunday. - PTI

the NDRF control room about the suspected radioactive leak from a sanitized container from a consignment that came on an Air France plane on Saturday night.

NDRF sources said its team rushed to the spot, sanitised the area and got the cargo complex vacated as a preventive measure.

“Detection of radiation was

done by NDRF team using technical equipment. Radiation level at varied distances from the source was marked and the suspect packings were isolated,” it said.

Government officials said a regular consignment of 16 packets of material for cancer treatment arrived by Air France AF 226 on Sunday night at 2230 hours.

In a statement, District Magistrate Abhishek Singh said, “An inadvertently wrong radiological emergency message was conveyed”. “A nuclear medicine Molibdenum 99 was being brought from Air France flight on behalf of B. L. Kapoor Hospital, Pusa Road. The quantity of radiation emitted from the nuclear medicine is below 1 mill rongen (measurement of radiation).

“There is no beta radiation in the surrounding areas and there is no leakage. Hence it cannot be termed as an emergency. A final call has thus been taken and the Radiological Emergency has been called off at 01.55pm,” he said. - PTI

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PAKISTAN

EMERGING MARKETS

Ishaq Dar declared ‘finance minister of the year for South Asia’

Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD: A private publication, Emerging Markets has declared Ishaq Dar as ‘Finance Minister of the year 2016 for South Asia’, said the finance ministry, on Saturday, while presenting it as a big achievement for the country.

“Emerging Markets, the newspaper of the IMF/World Bank Annual Meeting, has declared Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar as

‘Finance Minister of the year 2016 for South Asia’,” reads an official handout. However, people who have worked in the IMF and the WB said the publication does not belong to the IMF or the WB. “The award is recognition of Pakistan’s economic performance at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meeting which is one of the major gatherings of international finan-

Irregularities in hiring may land ECP in hot water Before the appointment in July this year of four new Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) members, important posts in the ECP top bureaucracy had already been filled by its management

ISLAMABAD: The country’s premier poll supervisory body, which has been mired in controversies of late, appears to be in hot water again following detection of serious anomalies in appointments against top slots in its bureaucracy.

Before the appointment in July this year of four new Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) members, important posts in the ECP top bureaucracy had already been filled by its management.

Mass postings, transfers and promotions had been made in the ECP bureaucracy and new roles had been assigned to hundreds of officers of different cadres, before the new members took over.

The move had raised many eyebrows because the outgoing members had no say in the process.

It also left no room whatsoever for their successors to intervene even if any of them would have wanted to. The Office of the Audi-

CONTROVERSY: Mass postings, transfers and promotions had been made in the Election Commission of Pakistan bureaucracy and new roles had been assigned to hundreds of officers of different cadres, before the new members took over. - Express Tribune file photo

tor General of Pakistan (AGP) has raised serious objections on some of these hirings made last year.

These include appointment of a former military officer — Brigadier (retd) Abbas Ali Khan as director general administration.

Appointed on May 19, 2015, Khan was in charge of all administrative matters related to mass reshuffle in the ECP. He is in hot water now, not for his actions as DG administration but for his own appointment.

The AGP, in its report presented before the National Assembly earlier this week, pointed out that the ECP management hired the retired military officer in Grade-20 in sheer disregard for its own rules and law laid down to hire ex-servicemen.

Quoting the Armed Forces Officers in Civil Post Establishment Order, 1961, the AGP pointed out that every institution that needs to hire a serving or retired military official has to consult the Defence Ministry before appointing him against a civil post.

For this purpose, the recruiting department needs to get a written approval from the Defence Ministry. In Khan’s case, the ECP did not do so. Not only the ECP man-

agement violated the forces rule, it also did not adhere to its own rules while making this appointment, the AGP said.

According to Clause-59 (1) of the Election Commission (Officers and Servants) Rules of 1989, the commission can fill vacant posts by promoting a person working in its central secretariat, provincial offices or subordinate offices at divisional and district levels. The ECP can also hire the services of an officers serving in other federal or provincial departments on deputation or fill the post through direct recruitment, the rule states. In the case of Khan’s appointment, the ECP did not follow any of these rules.

“The appointment was made in violation of rules and was, therefore, irregular,” the AGP said.

The AGP office asked relevant authorities to probe into the matter and fix responsibility.

The AGP also pointed out a flagrant irregularity in the May 6, 2015 recruitment of an additional director general (ADG), also in Grade-20, in its newly constituted Gender Affairs Division.

The post was created without approval from the competent authority. - Express Tribune

cial and economic leaders and experts,” said the ministry.

It is a United Kingdom based publication and is a subsidiary of Euromoney Trading Limited/Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC. The Euromoney Institutional Investor defines itself as “an international business-to-business information company focusing on the global financial community”.

The Euromoney – a similar private publication, also declared Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Ashraf Wathra, as ‘Central Bank Governor of the Year 2016’.

“It is just an ordinary routine affair for Emerging Markets to nominate a personality as a top banker, or a finance minister during the annual and spring meetings,” said Dr Ashfaque Hasan

Khan, who in the past has dealt with these publications.

The Pakistanis who have worked in Washington with the IMF and the WB also said the newspaper brings out special editions at the time of spring and annual meetings of the IMF and the WB and publishes interviews of finance ministers and heads of central banks. - Express Tribune

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016

WORLD NUCLEAR WEAPONS PROGRAMME

Washington to use all means to pressure North Korea, says US envoy SEOUL: Washington will use all available means outside the UN Security Council to isolate North Korea over its nuclear weapons programme and counter its growing threat to world order, the US envoy to the United Nations said on Sunday.

The United States will also use its military as a deterrent to the North’s threat, Ambassador Samantha Power told a news conference in Seoul, after visiting the heavily armed Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) border between the rival Koreas.

“While Security Council resolutions are one tool in our tool box ... we are committed to using all the tools in our tool kit to address this serious threat including the diplomatic pressure that we are mobilising around the world to convince other nations to isolate

the regime,” Power said.

Power’s visit to the region, which included a stop in Tokyo last week, comes amid a push for tougher Security Council sanctions after the North’s fifth nuclear test last month in defiance of a series of UN resolutions.

The United States and South Korea have been pushing governments around the world to take unilateral action including discouraging countries from using North Korean workers and ending visa waivers for North Koreans.

North Korea conducted its fifth and biggest nuclear test on September 9 and South Korea has said it believes the North is ready to conduct another test at any time. An increase in activity at the North’s nuclear test site could signal preparations for a new test, a US-based monitoring group, 38

North, said on Friday.

The 38 North group, run by Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies, said satellite images taken on October 1 show increased activity at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station, including crates on the launch pad and vehicles near the fuel and oxidiser buildings.

But it added that since some of the structures on the launch pad are covered, “it is unclear whether this activity is related to launch preparations or other operations.”

There has been speculation that Pyongyang could mark the October 10 anniversary of the founding of its Workers’ Party with a sixth detonation.

North Korea has been testing nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles at an unprecedented rate this year under leader Kim Jong Un’s

direction, including the launch of a satellite in February that was widely seen as a test of long-range ballistic missile technology.

The Sohae centre is the North’s newly upgraded rocket station where the February satellite launch and other rocket tests have been conducted. On Friday, 38 North said an increase in activity at North Korea’s Punggye-ri nuclear test site could signal preparations for a new test or a collection of data from its last one. North Korea conducted its first nuclear test in 2006 and has since defied UN sanctions to press ahead with the development of the weapons and missiles to carry them, which it says it needs for defence.

In January, it conducted its fourth nuclear test and the fifth was carried out on the anniversary of the nation’s founding. - Reuters

VISIT: US ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, centre, walks

with US soldiers away from the military demarcation line during a visit to the south side of the Joint Security Area at the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone which separates North and South Korea, on Sunday. - Reuters

‘China must speed up plans for domestic network technology’ Concerns over Beijing’s ‘secure and controllable’ technology rules have added to already rancorous trade relations between China and its major trade partners

BEIJING: China must speed up plans to replace insecure Internet technology with domestic alternatives, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday, the latest indication that China is advancing policies that have raised concerns among foreign businesses.

Foreign business chambers have urged Chinese officials to revise a series of new and pending regulations mandating “secure and controllable” network technologies in industries from banking to insurance, calling them vague and discriminatory.

Preferential treatment Those groups say the measures could give preferential treatment to Chinese companies supplying hardware and software, or that foreign firms could be required to source incompatible government-

ADVANCING POLICIES: President Xi Jinping told officials at a meeting on Internet development that China must accelerate advancement of domestic production, indigenous and controllable substitution plans, and the building of secure and controllable information technology systems. - Reuters file photo

approved technology or products with security weaknesses.

But Chinese officials say businesses have nothing to fear from the policies and that the country must tackle the real and growing security risks it faces, from hacking to terrorism “ China must accelerate the advancement of domestic production, indigenous and controllable substitution plans, and the building of secure and controllable information technology systems,” Xi told officials at a meeting on Internet development.

“Although China’s Internet

technology and network security guarantees have made big achievements, there is still a huge gap compared with advanced levels around the world,” the official Xinhua news agency cited Xi as saying.

Concerns over Beijing’s “secure and controllable” technology rules have added to already rancorous trade relations between China and its major trade partners.

China also has put forward socalled Internet Plus and Made in China 2025 strategies, which aim to make Chinese firms world technology leaders and call for progressive increases in domestic

components in priority industries such as robotics and information technology.

Information leaks Many foreign technology firms were put on the defensive as their China businesses suffered in the wake of information leaks by former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden in 2013.

US officials said last week that the FBI had arrested an NSA contractor on charges of stealing highly classified information and is investigating possible links

to a recent leak of secret hacking tools used to break into the computers of adversaries such as Russia and China.

Meanwhile, China has sentenced the former Communist Party boss from the southwestern province of Yunnan to death for bribery with a two-year reprieve, the latest official to fall in President Xi Jinping’s sweeping war on graft.

A court said Bai Enpei, 70, abused his posts, including as party chief in Yunnan until 2011 and earlier as the top official in the western province of Qinghai, illegally amassing more than 247 million yuan ($37 million) in assets. Bai was handed a two-year reprieve as he had admitted his crimes and expressed regret, and because the assets were recovered in full, the court said.

Typically death sentences be converted to life imprisonment subject to good behaviour. “The amount of bribes Bai Enpei accepted was huge, the details of his crimes extremely serious, and their social impact especially pernicious,” the Anyang city intermediate court in the central province of Henan said on its official blog.

Bai went on trial in June, but the court statement gave few other details of his case. He could not be reached for comment. Courts are controlled by the party and do not challenge party accusations, especially in corruption cases.

China is in the midst of a crackdown on graft launched by Xi after he assumed power almost four years ago, warning the problem was so serious it threatened the party’s survival. - Reuters

TECHNICAL PROBLEM

Seven killed in Afghan helicopter crash: Ministry KABUL: An Afghan air force helicopter crashed in northern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing at least seven people on board, said Afghan Defence Ministry officials who described the crash as an accident.

Four crew members and three soldiers were among the those killed in the crash of the Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter, said Defence Ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri.

“An Afghan army helicopter crashed in northern Baghlan province due to some technical problem,” he said.

“An investigation is under way.”

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid however claimed the militant group’s fighters had shot down the helicopter, saying the aircraft had been trying to resupply an Afghan government checkpoint that was surrounded by insurgents.

Exaggerate claims The Taliban often exaggerate claims about attacks on Afghan government targets, as well as against the NATO-led coalition assisting Afghan forces.

More than 100 soldiers have been besieged for almost a week in the west of Baghlan province while reinforcements try to open the roads and provide support, said Jawid Basharat, a spokesman for the provincial governor. -Reuters

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‘New day’ in lung cancer as Merck drug shines, works with chemo COPENHAGEN: Merck & Co scored a double hit on Sunday with new clinical data showing its Keytruda immunotherapy offered big benefits in previously untreated lung cancer patients, either when given on its own or with chemotherapy.

As a monotherapy, Keytruda halved the risk of disease progression and cut overall deaths by 40 per cent compared to chemotherapy alone in pre-selected patients whose tumours had been tested using a biomarker.

And when given with two older chemotherapy drugs in nonselected patients, it was almost twice as likely to shrink tumours as chemotherapy alone.

Another similar drug from Roche also demonstrated broad efficacy as a so-called second-line option in patients who had received prior treatment.

“Remember this day. It’s a new day for lung cancer treatment,” Stefan Zimmermann of Lausanne’s University Hospital told reporters at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress as the results were presented.

Findings An editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine, where the Merck monotherapy results were published, said Keytruda could become “a new standard of care”.

The various findings suggest that treating lung cancer — the

that Keytruda worked in the trial but the scale of the benefit was only disclosed at ESMO. The second trial, mixing Keytruda with chemotherapy, was much smaller but was notable because it was the first time that a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy has been shown to work in a randomised Phase II study.

NEW CLINICAL DATA: The company logo stands illuminated in front of the of Merck pharmaceutical company headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany, December 4, 2007. Merck & Co scored a double hit on Sunday with new clinical data showing its Keytruda immunotherapy offered big benefits in previously untreated lung cancer patients, either when given on its own or with chemotherapy. - Bloomberg file photo

biggest cancer killer globally — with powerful new immune system-boosting medicines is going to involve more permutations than some experts originally expected.

Drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb had tried a catch-all approach with its Opdivo drug but it failed to help previously untreated

patients when given on its own in a trial that included people with low levels of a protein called PDL1. Keytruda, as a sole agent, was targeted only at patients with high PD-L1, making them more receptive to immunotherapy.

Lead researcher Martin Reck of Germany’s Lung Clinic Gross-

hansdorf predicted that testing for the PD-L1 biomarker would now become standard “from today”.

US regulators are expected to decide whether to approve Keytruda for first-line non-small cell lung cancer, the most common type, by December 24.

Merck had already said in June

Disease progression Many experts have been sceptical about this approach and investors’ expectations, up until now, have been quite low. In the event, researchers reported that Merck’s combination cut the risk of disease progression or death by 47 per cent compared to chemotherapy alone after 10.6 months, while 55 per cent of patients saw their tumours shrink versus 29 per cent.

Patients in this trial were not selected by PD-L1 expression but the study did find that those with higher PD-L1 had a higher response. Roger Perlmutter, Merck’s head of research, said both trials suggested Keytruda could offer a broad array of patients meaningful improvement over standard platinum-based chemotherapy, which is now more than two decades old.

Drugs like Keytruda and Opdivo work by taking the brakes off the immune system and allowing the body’s natural killer cells to home in on tumours.

They are expected to sell tens of billions of dollars in the years

ahead, with lung cancer the largest market. Up until now, Bristol has dominated the field but investors have started to shift their bets, with forecasts for Opdivo declining while those for Keytruda have risen. The current consensus forecast among analysts is for Keytruda sales to reach $8 billion in 2021, with Opdivo selling $10.5 billion, according to Thomson Reuters data.

Results of Bristol’s failed Opdivo trial, which included patients with tumours testing only 5 per cent or higher for PD-L1 against the 50 per cent cut-off used by Merck, were also presented at ESMO. These showed progression-free survival was 4.2 months with Opdivo and 5.9 months with chemotherapy, although the difference was not statistically significant.

Overall survival was 14.4 months with Opdivo versus 13.2 months. The failure of Opdivo to work for “all comers” in lung cancer was first announced in August, without any details.

It was a major setback for Bristol, wiping out around a quarter of the company’s market value, and it has caused investors to rethink prospects for immunotherapy treatments. Many now believe that combination therapy is the way ahead, with Bristol and AstraZeneca working primarily on using two immunotherapies together, while Roche and Merck look at adding chemotherapy. - Reuters

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Belgian Mathias Willemijns poses with his winning atlantic giant pumpkin after the weight-off at the Giant Pumpkin European Championship in Ludwigsburg, southwestern Germany, on Sunday. Willemjins’ pumpkin has the new world record weight of 1,190.5kg. — AFP

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police said on Sunday they have arrested 16 people for suspected militant links after a two-week operation across the country.

The arrests were made between September 21 and October 6. Fifteen were Malaysians and the other was a citizen of a North African country. The suspects were aged between 20 and 38 years old.

Fourteen were arrested for suspected links to IS and channelling funds to Muhammad Wanndy Muhammad Jedi, who was responsible for a grenade attack on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur in June, police said in a statement. Wanndy is a Malaysian known by police to be fighting with IS in Syria.

Another suspect, a Malaysian student, was arrested on arrival at Kuala Lumpur international airport. The police said he had travelled to Istanbul with an intention to enter Syria, but was detained by Turkish authorities at the request of Malaysian police.

Hardline group The police also said they arrested a citizen of a North African country for suspected links to Jahbat Al Nusra, a hardline group in Syria.

They did not specify which North African country.

The grenade attack on a bar on the outskirts of the Malaysian capital in June is seen as the hardline group’s first successful assault in the country. Authorities in Malaysia have been on high alert since IS-linked militants carried out an armed attack in the capital of neighbouring Indonesia in January. — Reuters

10 Turkish soldiers, eight civilians killed in attack Another 27 people, including 11 soldiers, were wounded in the blast which hit the Durak gendarmerie station, 20km (12 miles) from the town of Semdinli

DIYARBAKIR (TURKEY): Ten Turkish soldiers and eight civilians were killed on Sunday when suspected Kurdish militants detonated a five-tonne truck bomb that ripped through a checkpoint near a military outpost in the country’s southeast, the prime minister said.

Another 27 people, including 11 soldiers, were wounded in the blast which hit the Durak gendarmerie station, 20km (12 miles) from the town of Semdinli, in one of the most deadly attacks in the region of recent times.

The mountainous Hakkari province, where the attack occurred, lies near the border with Iraq and Iran and is one of the main flashpoint areas in a conflict that has pitted Turkey’s army against the militant Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) for 32 years.

The attack occurred around 9:45am (0645 GMT) when a small

DEADLY BOMBING: Smokes billows after Kurdish militants detonated a car bomb outside a military station in Semdinli near the border with Iraq, on Sunday. – AFP

truck approached the vehicle checkpoint and ignored an order to stop, prompting gendarmerie troops to open fire, the Hakkari governor’s office said. A bomb in the vehicle was detonated, which Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told reporters contained some five tonnes of explosives.

President Tayyip Erdogan vowed to put an end to PKK attacks as he condemned the bombing, accusing the group of acting on behalf of “dark forces that had designs in Syria and Iraq”.

“Hand in hand with our people, our state with all its institutions is determined to make the separatist terror organisation incapable of carrying out attacks,” his written statement said. The army has

“neutralised” 387 PKK fighters in Hakkari alone since August 4, state-run Anadolu Agency cited military sources as saying.

Operations The governor’s office said extensive air-backed operations were being conducted by commando units in the area to capture PKK militants, who were believed to have opened fire in the run-up to the attack to distract soldiers at the checkpoint.

Military helicopters flew the wounded to hospitals in the region following the blast, the governor’s office said, as soldiers looked on and locals wandered amid mangled wreckage and debris, video footage on CNN Turk showed.

Authorities were on high alert for possible attacks on Sunday, 18 years to the day since PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan fled Syria before being captured by Turkish special forces in February the following year. He has since been in prison on an island near Istanbul.

Erdogan often criticises what he sees as inadequate Western support in the fight against the PKK, and Energy Minister Berat Albayrak called on Sunday on its allies to show solidarity.

“This fire of terror continues to burn our country, the whole region and world each day that passes. We have to show more sincerity than ever in this process,” Albayrak said in a speech at an energy conference in Istanbul.

Violence has flared in the mainly Kurdish southeast and elsewhere in Turkey in recent days.

On Saturday, a man and a woman who authorities suspect were PKK militants preparing a car bomb attack detonated explosives and killed themselves near the capital Ankara in a stand-off with police.

In the southeast, 12 people were killed on Saturday, including eight PKK fighters. Four civilians were killed by gunfire from an armoured police vehicle in the town of Yuksekova near the Iranian border.

On Thursday, a bomb attack near a police station in Istanbul wounded 10 people. The Kurdistan Freedom Hawks (TAK), a PKK offshoot, claimed responsibility for that blast.

The PKK, which launched its separatist insurgency in 1984, is designated a terrorist organisation by Turkey, the United States and the European Union.

A two-year ceasefire between the group and Turkish authorities collapsed in July last year and the violence subsequently rose to levels not seen since the height of the conflict in the 1990s.

The surge in violence coincides with a Turkish military operation in northern Syria in support of rebels and designed to drive away from the border IS militants and a Syrian Kurdish militia closely linked to the PKK. President Erdogan chaired a security summit with the head of the armed forces and ministers in Istanbul on Saturday, but details of the meeting have not been disclosed. — Reuters

MONTHS OF PROTESTS

Ethiopian PM declares state of emergency ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn declared a six-month nationwide state of emergency on Sunday, saying months of unrest threatened the nation’s stability.

Rights groups say more than 500 people have been killed in protests in the Oromiya region since last year, when anger over a development scheme for the capital turned into more general antigovernment demonstrations over politics and human rights abuses.

Threat The government says the death toll is inflated. “A state of emergency has been declared because the situation posed a threat against the people of the country,” Hailemariam said on state-run television.

“Vital infrastructure, businesses, health and education centres, as well as government offices, and courts have been destroyed,” he said. He also repeated earlier promises of reform and plans for dialogue with the opposition.

The state of emergency was effective from October 8.

The violence in Oromiya, Ethiopia’s largest and most populous region which surrounds the capital Addis Ababa, and to a lesser extent in the Amhara province has put a shadow over a nation where a state-led industrial drive has created one of Africa’s fastest growing economies.

But the government also faces rising international criticism and popular opposition to its authoritarian approach to development.

The unrest has also included attacks on businesses, many of the foreign-owned, including farms growing flowers for export. — Reuters

PRODUCTION, MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION

Jack Ma and Spielberg strike deal to bring Hollywood to China BEIJING: It’s a casting director’s dream. Jack Ma, China’s richest man, and the highestgrossing Hollywood auteur of all time have struck a deal to work together to produce and finance films for the world’s second-largest movie market.

Alibaba Pictures Group Ltd is buying a stake in Amblin Partners, the production outfit backed by Steven Spielberg to work together on production, marketing and distribution both globally and in Chi-

na. It’s the latest in a spree of deals over the past two years intended to help US studios tap what could soon be the world’s largest box office, while hopefully imparting a little of that Hollywood moviemaking magic to increasingly ambitious Chinese households.

The agreement with Spielberg’s storied studio marks Alibaba’s and Ma’s most comprehensive production effort to date. The company has been selective so far, preferring to invest in select films such

as the latest instalment of the Mission Impossible franchise, in return for an equity stake and the right to stream it across internet giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s various online services.

“Among Chinese consumers, there is an increasing demand for premium global content,” Ma said in an e-mailed statement. “This collaboration can serve as a cultural bridge and have a positive impact on the next generation of Chinese consumers.”

Alibaba Pictures will also name a representative to sit on the board of Amblin Partners, a content creation company formed by DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, Reliance Entertainment and Entertainment One. Spielberg is the Chairman of Amblin Partners.

“We intend to make six to nine movies a year, ” Amblin Partners President and Co-Chief Executive Officer Jeff Small said on Sunday at a launch of the tie-up in a downtown Beijing skyscraper’s ballroom.

The films would be distributed by a network that included Universal Pictures Ltd. China had the “fastest-growing demand in world.”

Ma and Spielberg appeared together at the launch.

“There’s a lot in China that’s becoming more and more known, through media ... and China’s tremendous renaissance,” said Spielberg, who was part of a crew that shot the movie Empire of the Sun in Shanghai in the 1980s. He said he wants to “bring more of China

to America and more of America to China.”

Ma told the launch he’s not personally trying to envision movies of the future, but “my job is using technology to support these guys.”

China has been a focus for Hollywood studios in recent years as the US film market has stagnated. In 2015, China’s box office totalled $6.8 billion, up 49 per cent from the previous year, according to consulting firm Artisan Gateway. — Bloomberg

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FIRST LIBYAN COLONEL QUALIFIES FOR US AIR WAR COLLEGE

Colonel Nasser Bousnina, previously the post revolution acting commander Benghazi Benina AFB, has become the first-ever Libyan Air Force officer in history to qualify from the prestigious US Air War College in Montgomery, Alabama in 2016. The colonel rose to prominence as a pilot in Libya during the months of armed struggle against Muammar Gaddafi regime in early 2011. He led a defection of air force officers in the east of the country solely to defend the Benghazi air force base, Benina AFB, against newly emerging extremist enemies of Libya. He became something of a revolutionary hero for the decisive role he played in turning the military establishment against the then air force commander-in-chief and against extremists, thereby shifting the balance of power in the east of the country. Following minor surgery in the United States and after a short period of recuperation, the colonel expects to be operationally back in Libya in early November. — Supplied photos

Hundreds rescued as Hurricane Matthew floods North Carolina WINSTON-SALEM (US): Emergency crews in boats rescued hundreds of people from floodwaters and plucked others from rooftops by helicopter in North Carolina after former hurricane Matthew flooded much of the US Southeast before weakening on Sunday and turning out to sea.

Matthew, the most powerful Atlantic storm since 2007, was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone on Sunday after its rampage through the Caribbean killed nearly 900 people in Haiti and at least 16 people in the United States.

Haiti also has suffered from outbreaks of cholera and about 61,500 displaced people were in shelters, officials said.

In the United States, more than 2 million US homes and business had lost power.

The storm was moving eastnortheast out to sea, according to the National Hurricane Centre’s 11 a.m. (1500 GMT) report, which placed the centre of the storm 100 miles (160 km) off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.

Its maximum sustained

winds blew at 75 mph (120 kph), down from 130 mph (210 kph) at full strength.

Officials said many coastal and inland communities were still under water, either from coastal storm surge or overrun rivers and creeks, and dangerous conditions existed from downed power lines and damaged homes.

State of emergency US President Barack Obama declared a state of emergency in Georgia and Florida, freeing up federal money to help the states repair damaged infrastructure and remove debris.

North Carolina and South Carolina also could be in line for aid.

In North Carolina, where at least seven people died, Governor Pat McCrory warned flooding would be a “prolonged event” and pleaded for outside help, asking the country not to be too distracted by the US presidential campaign “I realise political talk is dominating the airwaves on a lot of the other national channels but I want to let the rest of the nation know we need your help,” McCrory said. — Reuters

Bulgaria’s speaker launches bid for presidency

Britain will not make firms name or list foreign workers

SOFIA: Bulgarian presidential candidate Tsetska Tsacheva kicked off her campaign on Sunday with the support of the ruling GERB party, as the Balkan state faces growing tension between Russia and the West and Europe’s biggest migrant crisis since World War Two. The vote will indicate the level of support for the government of Prime Minister Boiko Borisov ahead of general elections in 2018. Borisov has repeatedly said his cabinet would resign if the 58-year-old parliament speaker Tsacheva loses the first-round vote on November 6.

Tsacheva, a former member of the Communist party, appears likely to face a two-way runoff vote for the largely ceremonial post, however, against the Socialist party BSP’s candidate Rumen Radev.

A survey by pollster Market Links showed that of those who plan to vote in the first round, 19.8 per cent support Tsacheva and 14.9 per cent back Radev, a former air force commander who has said he would work to lift EU sanctions on Russia and increase funds for the army.

Twenty-three per cent of respondents to the survey said they were undecided, and 15 per cent said they planned not to vote. — Reuters

Rudd said on Wednesday her employment initiative could “flush out” businesses that were not doing enough to hire British workers before recruiting foreign staff. Employers’ groups, however, said such a move would heap more bureaucracy on businesses facing uncertainty about Brexit, and send out a message that Britain was closed to the world.

“I think a lot of businesses would be saddened if they felt that having a global workforce was somehow seen as a badge of shame,” said Adam Marshall of the British Chambers of Commerce.

A top adviser to former Prime Minister David Cameron said the move would kill Britain’s reputation as an open, enterprising economy. “It’s not just that the scheme is obviously divisive and repugnant; it’s insanely bureaucratic,” Steve Hilton said in the Sunday Times.

The opposition Labour Party said on Wednesday the idea “ran counter to everything that this country has ever stood for”.

Labour’s interior spokeswoman Diane Abbott said the ruling Conservatives were in disarray following Rudd’s “worrying” statement last week.

“The Tories anti-foreigner agenda is a distraction from their own complete failures of policy, and against the best interests of society,” she said. — Reuters

T S E T S K A T S A C H E VA

Any data collected from companies

Let me absolutely confirm that is not going to happen, we are not going to ask companies to list or name or identify their foreign workers

would be used only to get a better picture of the extent to which different parts of the economy relied on foreign workers, defence minister

Michael Fallon

Michael Fallon told

Britain’s defence minister

BBC radio on Sunday

LONDON: Britain said it would not make companies list or name their foreign workers after an outcry from business groups and opposition politicians who said any proposal to “name and shame” employers would be divisive and discriminatory.

“Let me absolutely confirm that is not going to happen, we are not going to ask companies to list or name or identify their foreign workers,” defence minister

TROUBLED FRONTIER

Michael Fallon told BBC radio on Sunday.

Any data collected from companies would be used only to get a better picture of the extent to which different parts of the economy relied on foreign workers, he said.

Education minister Justine Greening said on ITV there would be “absolutely no naming and shaming” of companies.

Interior minister Amber Rudd said on Tuesday she would consider whether it should be harder

for British companies to employ workers from outside the European Union under a new drive to cut immigration.

The government has said the June 23 vote to leave the European Union was a clear signal from British voters that immigration is too high.

Prime Minister Theresa May vowed last week to restore sovereignty and increase controls over migration, leading to a growing perception that Britain is on course for a “hard” Brexit where

restricting immigration take priority over retaining access to Europe’s single market.

The British pound took a pasting in the past week, falling to a 31year low against the dollar, and rattling nerves on trading desks with a “flash crash” in Asian trading early on Friday that has not been completely explained.

A continuing concern in markets will be the deteriorating outlook for how Britain will manage its divorce from the EU, which May has said will begin in March.

GOVERNMENT AUCTION

9 Myanmar police Indian buys $9m Dubai licence plate killed by rebels on Bangladesh border YANGON: Myanmar said at least nine police officers were killed and four were wounded Sunday in multiple assaults on border guard posts along the nation’s troubled frontier with Bangladesh. Eight attackers, identified only as “insurgent terrorists,” but believed by officials to belong to a Muslim group, were killed and two were captured alive in clashes in the western state of Rakhine since the early hours of Sunday, national police chief Zaw Win told a press conference.

Denied citizenship Rakhine is home to about 1.1 million members of the mostly Muslim Rohingya ethnic group, most of whom are denied citizenship and face severe restrictions on their movements.

About 125,000 people, most of them Rohingya, have been displaced since 2012 when intercommunal violence left more

than 100 people dead in Rakhine.

A state official told Reuters he believed Sunday’s assailants belonged to the Muslim group.

The attacks began at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday when some 90 assailants stormed a police force office in Kyiganbyin village, Maungdaw Township, Zaw Win told reporters in the capital, Naypyitaw.

The attackers killed six police officers, wounded two others and seized 51 weapons and more than 10,000 rounds of ammunition in the initial attack, he said.

According to Zaw Win, a simultaneous attack on a border police camp in Kyeedangauk village, Rathidaung Township, also killed one police officer and wounded two others.

A third incident took place in Buthidaung Township at 4:30 a.m., leaving two more police dead and one missing, he said, adding that seven attackers were killed in that clash. — Reuters

DUBAI: Indian businessman Balwinder Sahani paid 33 million dirhams ($9 million) for a Dubai licence plate for one of his Rolls Royces.

Plate ‘D5’ was sold at a government auction on Saturday, according to local media reports.

Sahani, who owns a property management company, also purchased another plate for 1 million dirhams. He bought the number O9 last year at an auction for 25 million dirhams, Sahani told an English daily newspaper.

Auctions of licence plate numbers are a big draw in the United Arab Emirates where a shorter number is a status symbol coveted by the wealthy. In 2008, businessman Saeed Al Khouri, paid 52.2 million dirhams for the number 1 licence plate in Abu Dhabi, a record for the country.

Proceeds of sale Eighty number plates went under the hammer at Saturday’s auction in Dubai. Bids for the ‘D5’ plate started at 20 million dirhams and the proceeds of the sale will go to Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority. — Bloomberg

DREAM COMES TRUE: Dubai-based Indian businessman Balwinder Sahani, centre, looks on during an auction in Dubai, on Saturday. - AFP

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Smoking sheesha is more dangerous than cigarettes I refer the story Call for ban on Sheesha from City Center (October 9) and am happy to know that the authorities are going to have a tight control over mushrooming sheesha cafes in the residential areas in Muscat. However it is very important that the authorities organise public awareness campaign against the dangers of sheehsa smoking as in spite of clear warning from WHO that sheesha in more dangerous than cigarettes. Many people in Oman consider sheesha is safer than other tobacco products.

— Mohammad Osama Rawat, Ruwi

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Who should lead global institutions?

CLIVE CROOK

Stepping aside from Europe’s political project does not dictate whether Brexit will be hard or soft in those other crucial respects.

If Britain’s new prime minister is wise, she’ll want Britain’s economic relations with the EU to be as close as possible. If the EU’s leaders are wise, they’ll want the same

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he United Nations is seeking a new secretary-general. The World Bank presidency is up for grabs. The World Health Organisation needs a new head. The same goes for several other international organisations. At a time when conflicts of interest among the United States and its allies, together with the rise of China and Russia, are undermining global cooperation, the question of who fills these vacancies could not be more important.

In the past, the process of selecting the right candidate has reflected rivalries among countries and popularity contests played out among governments, NGOs, and the media. This was clearly never the best approach. But, with a hegemonic United States willing and able to hold international institutions together, cooperation remained viable.

Today, the unpredictable statements of US presidential candidate Donald Trump and the more isolationist vision that he is encouraging among his supporters has the rest of the world nervous about the changing nature of America’s role in the world. And America’s allies in Europe are not exactly at their most stable, owing to a combination of deep-rooted economic challenges, the United Kingdom’s looming exit from the European Union, and surging support for populist political forces in many countries.

Moreover, the US and its allies are not only unwilling to underpin global cooperation, they lack the capacity even to try. The International Monetary Fund’s recent World Economic Outlook reports that the US and its allies will account for just 39 per cent of global output in 2020, down sharply from 64 per cent today, with the US share falling from 22 per cent to 15 per cent.

For the international institutions, this means that communication, compromise, and consensus are more important than ever – and not just among countries. Given strong anti-establishment and even nationalist sentiment in many countries, international institutions must also be more open with – and responsive to – the global public that they are supposed to serve.

All of this demands a more meritocratic and unbiased approach to filling the top positions at the international institutions. To assess the candidates fairly and effectively, five key criteria should be used.

First, candidates should have a proven ability not just to define a mission, but also to take on the more challenging task of mobilising a broad coalition of stakeholders to achieve it. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, for example, had little trouble identifying critical issues, from specific humanitarian crises in countries like Haiti, Myanmar, and Pakistan to broader challenges like climate change and global poverty. But his success in spurring countries to work together to address those issues is dubious.

Second, leaders must be able to persuade countries to fund their organisations. Former African Development Bank president Donald P. Kaberuka convinced countries to double their contributions during his tenure; during the same cycle, the World Bank’s resources were increased by just one-third.

But it is not just a matter of getting more money.

Organisations need to focus on expanding their core resources, which are not tied to any specific task, rather than drawing more discretionary or earmarked resources. Otherwise, they risk becoming hired hands for a few pet projects, rather than critical platforms for broad cooperation.

Unfortunately, in recent years, discretionary funding has largely taken over, and now accounts for more than 90 per cent of resources in several agencies. The International Organizstion for Migration, the importance of which has been underscored by the ongoing refugee crisis, relies entirely on discretionary funding.

To change this, international organisations need leaders who are convincing salespeople, which means that they must be widely perceived as genuine and trustworthy.

The third criterion for effective leadership of an international institution is strong, results-oriented management. Successful candidates should already have experience leading an organization that performed well, achieving the results they set out to achieve. There should be evidence that the candidate can translate a vision into a plan, with clear benchmarks against which progress can be measured. The current slates of candidates is wanting in this regard.

This can have far-reaching consequences.

— Project Syndicate

CLIPPINGS FROM OUR ARCHIVES OCTOBER 2001 Oman to take part in Frankfurt book fair MUSCAT: The Sultanate represented by the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture will take part in the 53rd Frankfurt Book Fair scheduled to take place in Germany from October 10 to 15. The ministry’s participation in this international book fair comes within the context of its efforts to spread Omani books in various Arab and international book fairs and its keenness to promote the Omani authors who had the attention and care of the government over the last three decades.

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1845: The US Naval Academy is founded at Annapolis.

1911: The Panama Canal opens.

1953: The Mutual Defence Treaty between the US and South Korea signed.

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LIFESTYLE GEAR

proclaimed its arrival with the unveiling of its G90 sedan in Dubai last month. The flagship sedan is set to arrive in Oman next month.

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ffering superior levels of comfort and technology, advanced safety and driver assistance features, and a choice of three V6 and V8 engines including an all-new twin-turbo option, the G90 has been engineered from the groundup to offer elite customers a distinctive choice.

The Interior Experience When it comes to the cabin, the G90 has all the makings of a true luxury sedan. In this class, you’d expect real wood and aluminium trim and soft leather coverings on just about everything, but the heated and ventilated front chairs,

22-way driver and 16-way front passenger adjustable seats, are just the first of many elegant touches designed to maximise comfort.

The driver’s seatback can actually articulate in the middle and has adjustable lumbar, shoulder bolster, and lower cushion extensions.

There’s an artful mix of analog and digital details in the cabin with a 12.3-inch central infotainment screen controlled using a knob mounted on the centre console, wireless cellphone charging, and a full colour head-up display juxtaposed with a dash-mounted analog clock, large speedometer and tachometer instrumentation, and logically arrayed, tastefully executed buttons and knobs for infotainment and climate control functions on the centre stack.

The Drive The Genesis G90 is effortless to drive, nearly silent with hardly a shiver of engine shake, even at high speeds. Multi-link independent suspension makes its way to all four corners, along with electronically-controlled dampers that are constantly adjusting to road conditions. The ride comfort is enough to rival the very best this segment has to offer, particularly from the back seat.

The car is powered by the choice of a new twin-turbocharged 3.3-litre V6 or the 5.0-litre V8. The engine transmits power to the wheels

through a eight-speed automatic that runs through the gears smoothly and intelligently.

When it comes to the safety side, G90 offers every active safety technology out there, including, among others, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, lanedeparture warning and prevention, adaptive cruise control with full stop, and blind-spot warning.

There’s also a driver attention alert that will beep and buzz the haptic steering wheel and flash a warning if it senses a driving pattern indicating sleepiness or inattention. The G90 also gets a head-up display that puts key information including the given speed limit and current speed, turn-by-turn navigation directions, and safety system warnings directly in the driver’s field of vision.

The Take-Away Sure, a lot of luxury vehicles come with these options, but one of the key differences is that with the 2017 Genesis G90, it all comes standard, making the G90 an impressive new addition to the luxury sedan segment, sure to give the existing brands a run for their money. —mobinmathew@timesofoman.com The Genesis G90 is projected to be available in the Oman market from November 2016. Pricing is yet to be announced.

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LIFESTYLE

A harmonious fusion of craftsmanship and innovation lies at the heart of a powerful luxury brand ethos. The most established names punctuating the luxury sector continue to be recognised by their distinctive ‘design’ heritage

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ince their very inception, luxury brands around the world have been guided by specific design philosophies — an elevated signature aesthetic that carries a strong sense of elegance and exclusivity. At the root of every luxury brand’s visual identity lies an unquestionable mark of prestige, a refined stylistic code that inspires aspiration for both the tangible product itself, and the intangible emotions attached to it.

In fact, even in the pre-purchase phase, successful high-end brands that exude sophistication have the power to invite consumers into their world with the promise of immersing them in a premium, exquisitely-curated lifestyle catered

T E C H TA L K

Get the advantage of GPS tracking device to ensure your car’s safety Every car owner has a cause of worry for the car’s prior safety purpose. Due to the uprising problem of car thieving, it is really getting hard to secure the vehicle.

But through the help of the GPS tracking device, you can ensure the car’s safety. Yes, it is true and very much possible nowadays. The real time GPS tracking device is made to ensure the car’s safety.

You can’t depend anymore on the car’s door lock system. It can open through the help of a master key. So to secure the safety of it you have to depend on a reliable mechanism. GPS tracking device provides you as per your exact need to monitor the car’s safety. Through the help of it, you can easily get the detailed info of the car’s position and its condition. If the car is getting parked in a distant place still you can manage the safety of it through the virtual surveillance by the tracking device. A continuous sending command to your mobile screen depicts the car’s exact position. If due to any unwanted situation your car might get lost, still you can track it down within the range of the GPS range.

The attached GPS system of the tracking device performs with the combination of the GPRS receiver along with an electronic communicating device. The GPRS system sends a command which transmitted into an SMS alert. Through it, you can easily get the location of your car.

Real time GPs tracking device also helps you to recover your car. For instance, your car might get lost, but with the help of the SMS alert which consists the location of your car, you can track it down. Also if anyone tries forcefully to open the door locks of your car, you can also get the notification alarm of it.

Fleet management can also be done with the help of it. It includes the facilities like vehicle financing; maintaining the condition of the vehicle along with dynamic vehicle scheduling. These all can be done through this. Managing fleet also provides the chance to improve the efficiency, helps to reduce the overall transportation cost and also reduce the associated risks which may occur to the vehicle. Associate companies which rely on transportation business also get benefited with the help of it. Managing fleet purely works on the vehicle telematics.

So with the help of the GPS tracking device, you can achieve both the prior security of your car along with the fleet management system. Satellite navigation through the help of the context received by vehicle telematics is another salient feature of it. Using the GPs tracker along with the electronic mapping tool, navigate the journey, locate the exact position of the car and plan the route of it, all can be done smoothly. So don’t worry more, install it in your vehicle and incorporate the prior safety management of it through the help of this device.

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to the most discerning clientele.

Such intrinsic values are what define luxury brands and set them starkly apart from the rest. And they are what make the luxury industry as a whole unlike any other.

Today, the most established names punctuating the luxury sector continue to be recognised by their distinctive ‘design’ heritage — they have managed to not only consistently influence trends but also transcend time and boundaries by cultivating an enduring legacy of superior artistry, one that taps into consumers’ innate quest for individuality, exclusivity and, above all, immaculate, quality craftsmanship.

Over the past decade, however, with the advent of new, cutting-

edge technologies, luxury brands — spanning various categories — have begun to rely on groundbreaking innovations and the art of science to advance their design thinking, all the while strictly adhering to their timeless design principles. From a luxury brand perspective, the core challenge of this technology-driven creative approach entails striking that harmonious balance between tradition and modernity, refinement and functionality, and innovation and the human touch.

Interestingly, one particular industry within the luxury segment has managed to effectively navigate that fine line — and perfect this strategic and creative formula: Luxury automobiles. In recent

years, we have witnessed the industry’s key players – and biggest names – adopt a design direction predicated on modern craftsmanship and the artistic integration of technology, in equal measure.

Take Cadillac, for example.

The auto brand has evolved and stretched its legendary design language by infusing the most advanced and precise automotive technologies into its dynamic artistic expression — while simultaneously maintaining its signature levels of boldness and sophistication. The interior designs of new Cadillac vehicle models serve as a testament to that vision.

Today, Cadillac’s faithfulness to its cut-and-sew philosophy makes it one of the few luxury auto

brands that persists with handfinished interiors. Cut-and-sew fuses pioneering technology with the human touch, creating a cabin replete with authentic materials that capture individual character.

Proportion, craftsmanship, and connectivity define the harmoniously-crafted and refined cabins of Cadillac vehicles — and help deliver a bold, sophisticated, yet uncluttered space. The brand’s promise of optimism comes through the curated environments that embrace minimalist sculpted surfaces. This approach permeates with the seamlessly integrated stateof-the-art technology, bringing the best of both worlds to an astute, uncompromising clientele.

—Courtesy of General Motors

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Egypt has ‘almost completed’ the actions required for the International Monetary Fund’s board to review its $12 billion loan accord, but some measures related to the exchange rate and subsidies are still pending. - Bloomberg News

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CRUDE OIL PRICE

CURRENCY RATES*

DRAFT RATES (OMR1)*

GOLD PRICES*

Type ............................Delivery...........Price

Forex rates vs OMR1* US Dollar ................................. 2.58 Euro ............................................ 2.29 Pound .......................................... 2.07 Indian Rs ............................. 172.50 Pakistan Rs ........................267.45 Bangla Taka......................200.96

Indian Rs ....................................173.15 Pakistan Rs .............................. 271.10 Sri Lanka Rs .................................. N/A Bangla Taka........................... 203.55 Phil Peso ................................... 125.25

Muscat 24ct per gm (OMR) .......16.05

Oman Crude............. (Spot) ........$49.58 Dubai Crude ............. (Spot) ........$49.33 Murban Crude ........ (Spot) ..........$51.31 Arabian Light ......... (Spot) ........$49.26 N.Sea Brent............... (Spot) ..........$51.74 West Texas Int ....... (Spot) .........$49.51

* Rates as of October 9 Source: Oman UAE Exchange

* Rates are as of October 9 Source: Bank Muscat

Muscat 22ct per gm (OMR) .......15.45 Dubai 24ct per gm (Dh) ............152.50 Dubai 22ct per gm (Dh) .............143.25 * Rates as of October 9 Source: Malabar Gold & Diamonds

LOCAL STOCK MARKET

Muscat bourse recovers on strong buying support Times News Service

SMART RALLY: The Muscat Securities Market last week touched a five-month low. Traded volumes on

the bourse on Sunday touched a recent high at 40.15 million shares on a turnover of OMR7.95 million, which shows the strong buying support from genuine investors. – Time file picture

216 new industrial projects on anvil The projects include manufacturing units like plastic materials, steel products, marble, building materials, light industries and warehouses in different parts of the Sultanate.

A. E. JAMES

businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: As many as 216 industrial projects are under different stages of construction, while plots are allotted for another 421 new units in different industrial estates and a free zone located across the Sultanate of Oman.

These projects, which include manufacturing units like plastic materials, steel products, marble, building materials, light industries and warehouses, are coming up at Sohar, Raysut, Buraimi, Sumail, Nizwa, Sur, Rusayl industrial estates and Mazunah Free Zone, the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) said in response to Times of Oman queries.

Public Establishment for Industrial Estates acts as a onestop-shop for entrepreneurs by managing Rusayl, Raysut, Sohar, Sur, Nizwa, Buraimi and Sumail industrial estates. The establishment also manages the country’s premier information technology park – Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM) – and a free trade zone – Al Mazunah Free Zone.

More projects in Sohar In fact, maximum number of new projects are coming up in Sohar Industrial Estate (53 under construction), which is followed by Raysut (41), Buraimi (34), Sumail (33), Nizwa (22), Sur (21), Rusayl (8) and Al Mazunah Free Zone (4).

As far as the allotment of in-

dustrial plots to industrialists is concerned, Sumail Industrial Estate has allotted the maximum number of industrial plots (137), which is followed by Rusayl (66), Buraimi (63), Sohar (52), Raysut (38), Al Mazunah (32), Nizwa (20), Sur (11) and Knowledge Oasis Muscat (2).

The Sultanate has been investing heavily in developing new industrial estates and expanding existing ones to meet the growing demand from private sector, which is expected to create employment opportunities for Omani youths.

Sumail Industrial Estate The PEIE in March this year said that the establishment has completed 15 per cent of basic infrastructure work at Sumail Industrial Estate.

“The project is expected to be completed by first quarter of 2017 with an estimated cost exceeding OMR39 million.

The project involves development of infrastructure facilities of the estate on a total area of 753 hectares (The first phase involves an area of 548 hectares, while the second phase has an area of 205 hectares),” noted PEIE in an earlier release.

The project also involves implementation of road works along 46.29 kilometres for the first phase and 10.21 kilometres for the second phase.

Moreover, the project comprises implementation of water network of 47.96 kilometres in the first phase and 10.81 kilometers in the second phase, as well as irrigation network on a length of 47.96 kilometres in the first phase and 10.52 kilometres in the second phase.

Rainwater drainage network will be implemented as part of the project on a length of 36.16 kilometers in the first phase and 13.11 kilometres in the second phase. Also, there will be sewage network of 41.9 kilometres in the first phase and 10.38 kilometres in the second phase, and fibreoptic network in cooperation with Oman Broadband Company of 32.41 kilometres in the first phase and 8.82km in the second phase. Power cable works are also involved on a length of 50.6 kilometres in the first phase and 15.95 kilometres in the second phase.

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MUSCAT: Shares on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) staged a smart recovery on Sunday, with the general index climbing by 82.38 points (or 1.47 per cent) to close at 5,692.35 points.

“The market was declining in the last three weeks without any major corporate announcements. And most of the stocks have reached an oversold position.

Now it is coming back to normal levels,” said Suresh Kumar, head of research at Al Maha Financial Services.

The Oman bourse last week touched a five-month low. Traded

volumes on the bourse on Sunday touched a recent high at 40.15 million shares on a turnover of OMR7.95 million, which shows the strong buying support from genuine investors.

“What we see is a valuation gap and investors are buying the stocks that have reached attractive levels.” In fact, there was a broadbased buying and the forerunners were blue chip and bank stocks.

Oman bourse was the only market in the Gulf region that showed a recovery on Sunday. Other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) bourses tumbled, with Saudi leading the fall (1.25 per cent), followed

by Abu Dhabi (0.62 per cent),

Dubai (0.19 per cent), Kuwait (0.17 per cent), Bahrain (0.16 per cent) and Qatar (0.06 per cent).

The major gainers on the Muscat bourse included BankDhofar, Al Izz Islamic Bank, Bank Nizwa, Al Batinah Development and Investment, HSBC Bank Oman and Ahli Bank as the bank stocks were available at attractive prices.

Likewise, the major losers included Renaissance Services, Takaful Oman Insurance, Al Suwadi Power, Al Batinah Power, A’Saffa Food and Oman Chlorine.

Suresh Kumar said that the market trend in the coming days would largely depend on corporate results and a recovery in crude oil prices.

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MARKET Gulf stocks in red zone

OMAN STOCKS

MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ....................................... 5,692.94 ...............5,609.97 ................... 5,692.36 ...................5,609.97................. 82.39 ................... 1.47 Financial Index .....................................7,430.73 ...............7,246.17 ....................7,430.73 ................... 7,246.17............... 184.56 ................... 2.55 Industrial Index ................................... 7,408.80 ...............7,392.98 ................... 7,402.93 ...................7,394.82.....................8.11 ................... 0.11 Services Index ...................................... 3,060.90 ...............3,058.63 ................... 3,059.00 ................... 3,058.81.................... 0.19 ................... 0.01 MSM SHARIAH INDEX.......................875.53 .................. 867.68 .......................875.53 ...................... 867.84.................... 7.69 ...................0.89 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 40,185,051...................7,957,255 .....................735 ............... 17,321,456,203 ................ 16 ........................6 ....................30 .........................52

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

tumbled 2.2%. Shares in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Bahrain also plunged.

ISIN ......................................SECURITY NAME ..................................................................VOLUME..... TURNOVER............TRADES ......OPEN PRICE......HIGH ............. LOW ........ CLOSE PR. ...PREV. CLOSE...DIFF (RO).........DIFF % .............LAST PR.....LAST BID .............LAST OFFER ........MARKET CAP.PAR VALUE

DUBAI: Most Gulf stocks dropped, tracking a retreat in emerging markets on Friday as United States jobs data spurred speculation the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year, diminishing the appeal of riskier assets.

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index, whose 10-day volatility surged to the highest since February, tumbled 2.2 per cent at the close in Riyadh, the first decline in four days. Shares in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Bahrain also slid, dragging the BGCC 200 Index, which comprises the biggest and most liquid stocks in the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council, down 1.2 per cent.

Emerging-market stocks and currencies fell on Friday after a report showed further growth in the US labour market in September, bolstering the case for the Fed to raise interest rates by the end of December. There’s a 64 per cent chance the US will increase borrowing costs before the end of the year, according to federal funds futures prices.

“Global markets ended the week in the red,” said Hisham Khairy, the Dubai-based head of institutional trading at Mena Corporation Financial Services, one of the United Arab Emirates’ biggest brokerages.

“The US jobs report missed estimates, but not by much. Some Fed officials commented that the number was solid enough for another rate hike soon.”

Dubai support Banks led the retreat in Saudi Arabia, where Al Rajhi Bank lost 4.6 per cent, Banque Saudi Fransi fell 8.7 per cent and Samba Financial Group dropped 6.4 per cent. The Tadawul All Share Banking Index lost 4.5 per cent, the most since January.

Abu Dhabi’s ADX General Index declined 0.6 per cent. Ku-

wait’s SE Price Index slipped 0.2 per cent and Bahrain’s BB All Share Index fell 0.5 per cent. Qatar’s QE Index was little changed.

Dubai’s DFM General Index decreased 0.2 per cent to 3,348.14, falling for a fifth day in the longest losing streak since May 4. The gauge’s 14-day relative strength index dropped to 30, the level that signals to some technical analysts it may be poised to reverse direction.

On Thursday “we had a weekly negative close under the 3,370 support for the DFM General Index,” Khairy said.

“The market could extend losses to the 3,250 support.”

Trading across the GCC was thinner than normal, with about 138 million shares changing hands in Dubai’s main gauge, less than half the average of the past 180 days. Volumes in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia were 86 per cent and 29 per cent below the average, respectively.

Egypt gains Egypt’s EGX 30 Index advanced 0.9 per cent in Cairo. The benchmark gauge is poised to extend its winning streak for a fourth day as investors anticipate the central bank will float the Egyptian pound in an effort to end the country’s foreign currency shortage and seal a $12 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund.

Africa’s third-biggest economy must finish taking measures related to the exchange rate and subsidies before the IMF’s board can meet to approve its loan request, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde said on Saturday. Those actions are almost completed, she said. With the pound trading in the black market at an almost 40 per cent discount to the official exchange rate, Egypt is coming under increased pressure to devalue the currency. - Bloomberg News

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

OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................ 2,213,985 ......360,603..................... 33 ............0.159 ........... 0.166 ...........0.159 ............0.163 ............. 0.159............ 0.004............. 2.516 ................0.165 ..............0.164...................0.165 ..................261,533,393........0.100 OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 2,952,862 .. 1,235,371..................... 76 ............0.414 ...........0.420 ...........0.412 ............0.418 .............0.412............ 0.006............. 1.456 ................0.420.............. 0.418...................0.420 ...............1,043,432,608 ......0.100 OM0000001483............NATIONAL BANK OF OMAN ................................. 301,180............ 71,294.....................20 ........... 0.240...........0.240 ...........0.235........... 0.237 .............0.234 ........... 0.003............. 1.282 ................0.235..............0.235...................0.236..................349,523,162........0.100 OM0000003968 ...........OOREDOO....................................................................... 452,265 ......... 307,535......................16 ............0.676 ........... 0.688 ...........0.676........... 0.680 .............0.672 ........... 0.008............. 1.190 ................0.688..............0.684...................0.688................. 442,642,076 .......0.100 OM0000001087............OMAN UNITED INSURANCE ............................... 361,300 ......... 104,187......................31 ........... 0.286 ...........0.290 ...........0.286........... 0.288 .............0.286 ........... 0.002............. 0.699 ................0.290..............0.286...................0.290 ..................28,800,000 ........0.100 OM0000001525 ............OMAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE.............. 122,455 ...........23,900......................12 ............0.195 ........... 0.196 ...........0.195 ............0.195 .............0.194 ............0.001 ............. 0.515 ................0.196 ..............0.196...................0.197...................39,000,000.........0.100 OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ..........................26,700 ...............6,459........................8 ........... 0.244...........0.244 ...........0.240 .......... 0.242 .............0.241 ............0.001 ............. 0.415 ................0.240 .............0.235...................0.240 ..................30,225,306.........0.100 OM0000001145 ............PORT SERVICES CORPORATION ........................... 3,930 ...................916........................2 ........... 0.233 ...........0.233 ...........0.233............0.231 ............. 0.231............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.233..............0.233...................0.238...................21,954,240.........0.100 OM0000001418 ............RAYSUT CEMENT ..........................................................3,400 ...............5,100........................1 ............1.500 ........... 1.500 ...........1.500........... 1.490 .............1.490............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.500..............1.500...................1.540................. 298,000,000 .......0.100 OM0000001749 ............OMAN CEMENT .......................................................... 560,873 ......... 244,911......................14 ........... 0.436 ...........0.440 ...........0.436........... 0.436 .............0.436 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.440..............0.436...................0.440 ................ 144,260,502 .......0.100 OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 443,354 ............79,813..................... 34 ............0.184 ........... 0.184 ...........0.179 ........... 0.180 .............0.180 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.180.............. 0.179...................0.180...................31,500,442 .........0.100 OM0000001962............AL MADINA INVESTMENT .................................... 24,000 ...............1,440........................3 ........... 0.060 ...........0.060 ...........0.060........... 0.060 .............0.060 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.060..............0.059...................0.060 ..................12,429,083 .........0.100 OM0000002168............AL ANWAR CERAMIC TILES ............................... 180,880 ............36,176........................3 ........... 0.200...........0.200 ...........0.200 .......... 0.200 .............0.200 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.200 .............0.196...................0.200 ..................59,242,736 .........0.100 OM0000002226 ...........AL JAZEERA SERVICES ............................................10,000 .............. 2,000........................1 ........... 0.200...........0.200 ...........0.200 .......... 0.200 .............0.200 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.200 .............0.192...................0.200 ..................12,240,855 .........0.100 OM0000002820 ...........GULF INVESTMENT SERVICES .......................... 30,000 ...............3,455........................5 ............0.115 ........... 0.116............ 0.115 ............0.115 ............. 0.115 ............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.115 .............. 0.110................... 0.115 .................... 6,766,970 ..........0.100 OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION ..........................75,430 ...........116,120......................14 ............1.520 ........... 1.540 ...........1.520........... 1.540 .............1.540 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................1.540.............. 1.525...................1.540................1,155,000,000 ......0.100 OM0000003661 ............VOLTAMP ENERGY ................................................... 277,061 ..........124,684........................6 ........... 0.452 ...........0.452 ...........0.450........... 0.450 .............0.450 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.450..............0.450...................0.494 ..................27,225,000.........0.100 OM0000003711 ............SOHAR POWER............................................................ 394,800..........101,858........................3 ........... 0.258 ...........0.258 ...........0.258........... 0.258 .............0.258 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.258..............0.258...................0.260 ..................57,020,580 .........0.100 OM0000004768 ...........AL MADINA TAKAFUL............................................. 164,515 ..............11,531.....................24 ........... 0.070 ........... 0.071 ...........0.070........... 0.070 .............0.070 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.070..............0.069...................0.070...................12,250,000.........0.100 OM0000005005 ...........ALMAHA CERAMICS ................................................. 96,900 .............47,287..................... 10 ........... 0.488 ...........0.488 ...........0.488........... 0.488 .............0.488 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.488..............0.488...................0.496...................25,620,000.........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ...................................................... 332,428 ........... 47,934..................... 23 ............0.144 ........... 0.145 ...........0.144........... 0.144 .............0.144 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.144..............0.144...................0.145..................210,614,610 ........0.100 OM0000004925 ...........AL BATINAH POWER................................................ 1,928,885 ...... 378,061........................5 ............0.196 ........... 0.196 ...........0.196 ............0.196 ............. 0.197............-0.001 ........... -0.508 ...............0.196 ..............0.196...................0.200 .................132,277,936 ........0.100 OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES ..................................... 237,868 ............49,314........................3 ............0.210 ........... 0.210 ...........0.207........... 0.207 .............0.210 ...........-0.003 ........... -1.429 ...............0.207..............0.207...................0.208 ..................61,846,979 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 11,195,071.....3,359,949................347 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... 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PARALLEL MARKET .................................................................................................................................................................................

OM0000002549 ...........BANK DHOFAR ..............................................................62,277 .............13,950........................1 ........... 0.224...........0.224 ...........0.224 .......... 0.224 .............0.206 ............0.018 ............. 8.738 ................0.224..............0.213...................0.224 .................425,421,114 ........0.100 OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK.............................................. 1,899,566 ...... 132,486..................... 64 ........... 0.067 ........... 0.071 ...........0.067........... 0.070 .............0.065 ........... 0.005............. 7.692 ................0.071 ..............0.070...................0.071...................70,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 17,608,257 .1,462,787...................126 ............0.081 ...........0.084 ...........0.081 ........... 0.083 .............0.079 ........... 0.004............. 5.063 ................0.084..............0.084...................0.085................. 124,500,000 .......0.100 OM0000002366 ...........AL BATINAH DEV. INV. HOLDING ...................... 123,858.............11,227......................12 ........... 0.090 ........... 0.091 ...........0.090............0.091 .............0.088 ........... 0.003............. 3.409 ................0.091 ..............0.090...................0.092 ...................2,730,000 ..........0.100 OM0000001517 ............HSBC BANK OMAN .................................................... 936,003 .........102,404..................... 33 ............0.108 ............0.111 ............0.108........... 0.109 .............0.106 ........... 0.003.............2.830 ................ 0.111 ...............0.111................... 0.112 ..................218,034,094 .......0.100 OM0000002200 ...........AHLI BANK ......................................................................50,224 ...............9,543........................3 ............0.190 ........... 0.190 ...........0.190........... 0.190 ............. 0.185............ 0.005............. 2.703 ................0.190.............. 0.181...................0.190..................270,756,867........0.100 OM0000001566 ............OMAN FISHERIES ..................................................... 322,783 ............20,671......................18 ........... 0.063 ...........0.065 ...........0.063........... 0.064 .............0.063 ............0.001 ............. 1.587 ................0.064..............0.064...................0.065....................8,000,000..........0.100 OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 437,048 ............46,351..................... 23 ............0.106 ........... 0.107 ...........0.105 ........... 0.106 .............0.105.............0.001 ............. 0.952 ................0.106..............0.106...................0.107...................30,737,948 .........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING ........... 277,293 ............34,747..................... 27 ............0.126 ........... 0.126 ...........0.125 ............0.125 .............0.124 ............0.001 .............0.806 ................0.126 .............. 0.125...................0.126...................11,250,000 .........0.100 OM0000001400 ...........OMAN FLOUR MILLS ............................................... 636,800 .........405,005........................6 ........... 0.636 ........... 0.636 ...........0.636........... 0.636 .............0.636 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.636..............0.632...................0.668..................100,170,000........0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING...............3,000 ..................405........................2 ............0.135 ........... 0.135 ...........0.135 ............0.135 ............. 0.135............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.135 .............. 0.125...................0.135 ................... 16,453,125 .........0.100 OM0000001723 ............OMAN ORIX LEASING ............................................. 136,691 .............16,403........................5 ............0.120 ........... 0.120 ...........0.120........... 0.120 .............0.120 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.120..............0.120...................0.125...................30,124,728 .........0.100 OM0000001855 ............MAJAN GLASS ............................................................. 203,556 ............38,676........................1 ............0.190 ........... 0.190 ...........0.190........... 0.190 .............0.190 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.190............. 0.000...................0.208 ................... 7,984,427 ..........0.100 OM0000002028 ...........GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS ............ 118,840.............32,117........................9 ........... 0.272 ...........0.272 ...........0.270........... 0.270 .............0.270 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.270..............0.266...................0.270 ...................5,670,000 ..........0.100 OM0000002077 ...........AL OMANIYA FINANCIAL SER. ........................... 1,478,903 ......414,093........................1 ........... 0.280...........0.280 ...........0.280 .......... 0.280 .............0.280 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.280............. 0.000...................0.280 .................. 75,001,792 .........0.100 OM0000002267 ...........GULF MUSHROOM PRODUCTS ......................... 479,695 ..........161,178........................1 ........... 0.336 ...........0.336 ...........0.336........... 0.336 .............0.336 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.336............. 0.000...................0.336................... 11,553,199 .........0.100 OM0000002275 ...........SHELL OMAN MARKETING ................................. 165,630.......... 314,697........................3 ........... 1.900 ........... 1.900 ...........1.900........... 1.900 .............1.900 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................1.900..............1.900...................2.090 .................180,500,000 .......0.100 OM0000003141 ............ACWA POWER BARKA .................................................2,500 ............... 1,770........................1 ............0.708 ........... 0.708 ...........0.708........... 0.708 .............0.708 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.708..............0.688...................0.000 .................113,280,000........0.100 OM0000003281............TAAGEER FINANCE ................................................. 274,400 ............30,174......................11 ............0.110 ........... 0.110............0.109............0.110 ............. 0.110............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.110 ..............0.109...................0.110 ...................27,894,900.........0.100 OM0000004669 ...........SHARQIYAH DESALINATION ................................46,190 .......... 207,855........................1 ........... 4.500...........4.500 ...........4.500 .......... 4.500 .............4.500 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................4.500 ............ 0.000...................4.500 ..................44,010,972.........1.000 OM0000004735 ...........SEMBCORP SALALAH..................................................2,050 ..................498........................1 ........... 0.243 ...........0.243 ...........0.243........... 0.239 .............0.239 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.243............. 0.240...................0.243 .................228,142,696........0.100 OM0000002341............OMAN CHLORINE...................................................... 783,354 ......... 390,110........................1 ........... 0.498 ...........0.498 ...........0.498........... 0.498 .............0.500 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.400 ...............0.498............. 0.000...................0.498...................33,915,622 .........0.100 OM0000002804 ...........ASAFFA FOODS ........................................................... 332,720 .........283,477........................1 ........... 0.852 ...........0.852 ...........0.852........... 0.852 .............0.856 ...........-0.004 ........... -0.467 ...............0.852............. 0.000...................0.852................. 102,240,000 .......0.100 OM0000004933 ...........AL SUWADI POWER .................................................. 2,128,357 ......415,030........................7 ............0.195 ........... 0.195 ...........0.195 ............0.195 ............. 0.196............-0.001 ........... -0.510 ...............0.195 .............. 0.195...................0.200 .................139,309,236........0.100 OM0000004776 ...........TAKAFUL OMAN INSURANCE ............................ 363,563 ............46,081........................7 ............0.127 ........... 0.127 ...........0.125 ............0.127 .............0.128............-0.001 ............-0.781................0.126 ..............0.126...................0.129...................12,700,000 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 28,873,558......4,591,736 ..............365 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... 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UNDER MONITORING MARKET ..................................................................................................................................................................

OM0000002564 ...........AL HASSAN ENGINEERING.................................... 80,371 ...............5,337..................... 10 ........... 0.066 ...........0.067 ...........0.066........... 0.066 .............0.066 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.067..............0.066...................0.067.................... 4,963,728 ..........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................... 80,371 ...............5,337..................... 10 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. .........1........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000004867 ...........BANK MUSCAT C C B 4.5 .................................................394 .................... 42........................2 ............0.105 ........... 0.107 ...........0.105 ........... 0.107 .............0.107............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.107 ..............0.105...................0.109...................34,201,766 .........0.100 OM0000005971 ............B.MUSCAT COMPL. CONVR. B.B.3.5 ...........................152 ..................... 15........................1 ........... 0.096 ...........0.096 ...........0.096........... 0.096 .............0.096 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.096..............0.096...................0.100....................31,119,515..........0.100 .............................................SUM: ..........................................................................................546 .....................56........................3 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........2........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

RIGHTS ISSUE MARKET .................................................................................................................................................................................

OM0000002556 ...........BANK DHOFAR RIGHT ISSUE ................................35,505 ...................178..................... 10 ........... 0.005 ...........0.005 ...........0.005........... 0.005 .............0.005 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.005..............0.005...................0.000 ...................1,000,000 ..........0.100 .............................................SUM: ....................................................................................35,505 ...................178..................... 10 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. .........1........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

NEW ROLE

Don’t litter a beautiful country like OMAN.

Orpic appoints chief operating officer

Ensure proper disposal of garbage.

MUSCAT: State-owned Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (Orpic) on Sunday announced the appointment of Christiaan van der Wouden as its chief operating officer (COO) with immediate effect.

With a Master’s Degree in Applied Physics of Delft University in The Netherlands - complemented later with an MBA degree - Christiaan, who is a Dutch citizen, set out to build a career in Shell centred around refining and process engineer in The Netherlands, advanced process control and optimisation engineer in

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Stanlow Refinery in the UK and assistant production unit manager in Shell Pernis Rotterdam Refinery, said a company release.

After having performed as supply and operations manager in Shell’s Dominican Republic Refinery (a joint venture with the government) since 1995, Christiaan was appointed its general manager in 1998, until 2000. He then became general manager of Shell’s Petit Couronne Refinery in France until mid-2004, which achieved first quartile performances in operational availability, non-energy costs, routine and turnaround Solomon indexes.

Christiaan came to Qatar in

2010 as contract and procurement manager for Shell Qatar.

In 2013, he was appointed chief operating officer (COO) for ShellQP’s Al Kaarana petrochemicals, before transferring fully into QP in 2015.

Speaking on his appointment, Christiaan said, “Orpic is one of Oman’s largest companies and is one of the most rapidly growing businesses in the Middle East oil industry. It is an ambitious company that aims for excellence in all aspects of its operations and wants to expand its business into the future. I am excited to join such a progressive and forward thinking organisation.”

NEW PROJECTS

< FROM

B1 Sumail Industrial Estate expansion Last year, Sumail Industrial Estate received nod for an initial expansion on an area of 358,682 square metres and was able to localise 42 industrial and service projects.

Also, in 2015, the estate met with more than 109 investors and

urged the local projects in the estate to commence their operation without any delay.

Sumail Industrial Estate is significant for the development of Al Dakhiliyah governorate, which aims at pushing the governorate’s

development forward and contributing to the national economy. The estate has been divided into several sectors comprising food industry, plastic materials industry, steel industry, marble industry, building materials and warehouses.

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B3

MARKET AUSTERITY

Credit Suisse to cut equity staff in Dubai, South Africa DUBAI: Credit Suisse, the Swiss lender seeking to lower costs at its investment bank, cut two equity analyst positions in Dubai and reduced jobs in South Africa, including researchers covering stocks, according to people familiar with the matter.

Switzerland’s second-biggest bank will cover some South African and Gulf stocks affected by the changes by using existing research staff elsewhere, two of the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.

Credit Suisse equity analysts in other emerging markets may also be affected, one of the people said.

Chief executive officer Tidjane Thiam has said that the bank is looking for ways to reduce expenses at its trading unit after it racked up about $1 billion in unexpected writedowns.

Boosting profitability Europe’s largest lenders have been under pressure to restructure their securities businesses as volatile markets erode revenue. Thiam plans to boost Credit Suisse’s profitability by focusing on Asia-led wealth management and said in a September 27 presentation that Credit Suisse is on track to meet its goal of 6,000 job cuts this year, with 1,200 still to come.

After quitting a joint venture with Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest lender by assets, in 2010, Credit Suisse set up its own equities team. In 2012 the European bank decided to expand the unit and added six people to the team.

In this year’s ‘Financial Mail’ magazine’s analyst-ranking survey, Credit Suisse didn’t win any categories. - Bloomberg News

IMF members vow to revive global trade, boost spending Fund to stay out of Greek bailout

The pledge came as world finance leaders fretted over a rising populist backlash against trade and globalisation at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Washington IN TIMES OF CRISIS: International Monetary Fund managing

WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) member countries on Saturday pledged to revive flagging global trade, boost government spending and remove barriers to business to fight weak growth that has left too many people behind.

The pledge came as world finance leaders fretted over a rising populist backlash against trade and globalisation at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Washington.

“The persistently low growth has exposed underlying structural weaknesses and risks further dampening potential growth and prospects for inclusiveness,” the Fund’s steering committee said in a communique.

Britain’s vote in June to leave the European Union, United States Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s anti-trade rhetoric and a global

HONING SKILLS

director Christine Lagarde, right, with Bundesbank president Jens Weidmann at the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Washington. The International Monetary and Financial Committee said uncertainty and downside risks to the global recovery were elevated. – Reuters

slowdown in trade volumes have prompted policymakers to try do a better job selling the benefits of global economic integration to the general public.

The International Monetary and Financial Committee said uncertainty and downside risks to the global recovery were elevated, and that it was increasingly threatened by protectionist policies and stalled reforms.

“We reinforce our commitment to strong, sustainable, inclusive, job-rich and more balanced growth. We will use all policy tools - structural reforms, fiscal and monetary policies - both individually and collectively,” it said.

The steering committee, made up of people who represent the

fund’s 189-member countries, also included a pledge to “design and implement policies to address the concerns of those who have been left behind and to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from globalisation and technological change.”

Infrastructure, education IMF managing director Christine Lagarde has been urging countries to do more to boost growth, spending more on infrastructure and education where possible and relying less on loose monetary policy that is already reached the limits of its influence. She also has sought more pro-market reforms in many countries.

“We certainly decided to come

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund will not join the Greek bailout programme but will likely accept a special advisory status with limited powers that keeps it at the table, two senior sources said.

The IMF has been holding out for more than a year over the terms under which it would participate in any new program, arguing that the financial targets set in the European bailout are unrealistic without major debt relief.

But the Fund is increasingly resigned to European

up more loudly on this occasion to say, ‘central bankers cannot be the only game in town,’” Lagarde told a news conference.

The members repeated their pledge to refrain from competitive currency devaluations, to not target exchange rates for competitive purposes and to clearly communicate their policy stances. “We will also redouble our commitment to maintain economic openness and reinvigorate global trade as a critical means to boost global growth.”

In addition, the IMF panel said it would “intensify” efforts to deal with bad loans and other financial sector problems left over from the last financial crisis in some advanced countries. The pledge comes as questions over

resistance to debt relief for Greece and it is now in talks to accept a newly created role that would let it play a part with limited formality, the sources said.

“It will be more than an advisor but the role will not have the strict conditionality, like the compliance and economic health checks every three months,” one of the sources said.

Talks between Greece, its European creditors and the IMF have been at an impasse since Germany insisted on the International Monetary Fund taking part. - Reuters

Deutsche Bank’s financial health also prompted considerable discussion around the talks.

The IMF statement said that 26 member countries had pledged $360 billion in bilateral financing that can be used to supplement the Fund’s normal lending resources.

The members agreed with Lagarde’s proposal to delay the next review of the Fund’s “quota” shareholding system by about two years. They pledged to complete the review by October 2019. - Reuters

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DEBT

After record sales, GCC bond market to continue gaining momentum Times News Service

PEIE’s training, career planning course starts Times News Service MUSCAT: A three-day training course highlighting the required skills for career planning started on Sunday at the Knowledge Oasis Muscat.

The training is organised by Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) in cooperation with Kuwait-based Arab Planning Institute.

Moderated by Dr Fahd Al Fadhala of Arab Planning Institute, the course aims at highlighting

methods used in planning that positively reflects on the employees’ performance and efficiency in the organisations.

The course also underscores the mechanisms used to analyse and identify training needs, and the impact of training planning on the individuals.

It should be noted that the course comes is in line with PEIE’s training plan to develop skills and capabilities of employees from the various estates and local factories and firms.

MUSCAT: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region’s bond market, which saw record sales in the first half of 2016, is expected to continue experiencing an increase in the volume of issuances, according to an analyst’s note from Indosuez Wealth Management.

The study observed that Saudi Arabia and Kuwait inaugural bonds issuance are expected to generate significant interest from a broad range of international investors, similar to what was experienced with recently issued bonds from Abu Dhabi and Qatar.

Indosuez Wealth Management explained that in the current environment of lower interest rates, the hunt for higher yields and longer bond duration is driving the demand for United States dollar bonds higher.

GLOBAL INVESTORS

The bond issuances of Saudi and Kuwait are expected to generate significant interest from a broad range of international investors, similar to what was experienced with recently issued bonds from Abu Dhabi and Qatar

This situation is making bonds in ‘high growth markets’ a top performing asset class, with a growth of 11.5 per cent on a year-to-date basis, it added.

With the ‘emerging markets bonds compendium’ at a 12-month high, this rally is being further lifted in recent times by

the positive sentiment from US economic data and the recovery of oil prices, the note added.

High growth markets “Despite the strong year-to-date performance, more spread compression in ‘high growth markets’ could be still achievable by the end of 2016 without ruling out a degree of volatility along the way.

In this overall context, the GCC region will increasingly gain more momentum as an attractive and more secure bond market for international institutional investors,” said Christiane Nasr, director and senior investment advisor, Indosuez Wealth Management.

“Attraction towards GCC bonds will become even more compelling due to general spread compression and market conditions elsewhere, with a large proportion of Eurozone bonds currently trad-

ing at negative rates, Asian bonds being stable but with tight spreads and Latin America continuing to be highly volatile despite yielding high returns,” he added.

Technical aspects should remain supportive with the upcoming GCC bond supply expected to be well absorbed by a broad range of international investors, with notable large-scale sovereign debt issuance by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, along with corporate/quasisovereign/GRE debt issuance by Oman Oil, Saudi Electricity, Investment Corporation of Dubai and Ooredoo.

“The large supply of GCC sovereign and quasi-sovereign bonds have provided investors with a stable option during this high-risk period caused by liquidity shortfalls perpetuated by the prolonged period of low oil prices..” Christiane said.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016

FEATURE

M O N A L I SA

ll eyes were fixed on E.l.f.

Beauty when the Oakland, California-based cosmetics company made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on September 22.

Shares in E.l.f. jumped to a high of $27.09 apiece in mid-morning trading — up 59 per cent from an already exuberant initial public offering (IPO) price of $17, which was above a targeted $14 to $16 range.

Investors are clamouring for a piece of E.l.f., which has been backed by private equity firm TPG since 2014, partly because they are generally starved of new issuance in the cosmetics and personal care sector.

Globally, just four such IPOs have happened this year, with E.l.f raising the most funds ($142 million) of the small cohort.

In a bid to boost their product range and overall sales, industry giants such as L’Oreal have been snapping up fast-

growing candidates before they go public. In July, the French company paid $1.2 billion for IT Cosmetics. And back in 2014, it beat private equity buyers to a deal for NYX Cosmetics that valued the latter at a reported $500 million.

The success of the E.l.f. IPO bodes well for TPG, which stands to enjoy a lofty return if the stock holds its gains beyond a 180-day lock-up period. The IPO could also encourage owners of other closely held companies, such as Too Faced Cosmetics and Carver Korea, to tap public investors rather than get swallowed by a larger rival .

It’s a good time to be in the $57 billion global cosmetics market. In the US, spending growth on personal care products is outpacing total spending growth. By contrast, spending growth on women’s clothing has been declining.

And global cosmetics sales, in particular, are growing even faster than the general beauty and personal care industry right now.

The trend is global and cuts across income levels, from the lower-end and mass-market buyers E.l.f. targets to the higher-end luxury buyers, who may have pulled back on Prada bags but are reaching for Christian Dior cosmetics.

As Gadfly columnist Andrea Felsted points out, the “lipstick index” is relevant again — referring to former Estee Lauder chairman Leonard Lauder’s theory that women facing economic strain might cut back on expensive items but see beauty products as an affordable indulgence.

And luxury makeup shoppers are more likely than clothing shoppers to trade down every now and then.

Even if a luxury consumer buys most of her makeup from Christian Dior, she still won’t hesitate to pick up a $6 tube of mascara at the drugstore — E.l.f.’s price point.

What's more, cosmetics are important to a generation documenting their every move on Instagram, Snapchat and other social media. As the L’Oreal

CEO said earlier this year, the rise of the selfie was the best thing that ever happened to the company, as “no one will put an ugly picture on Facebook.”

And men are increasingly spending more on cosmetics and skincare, opening up another growth market.

E.l.f’s net sales are growing at 20 times those of the mass cosmetics category, on average, but only represented 2.3 per cent of the $8 billion US mass category in 2015, according to the company’s financial filings.

Of course, as with most things in fashion, E.l.f.’s products could always fall out of favour. But because the company began online over a decade ago, it has easier access to customer feedback than its brick-and-mortar counterparts, and it has a history of quickly adapting to changing tastes. Much as Zara and H&M approach fast fashion, E.l.f can launch a product in as few as 20 weeks from concept, a process that takes months longer at competitors.

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Facebook has introduced a standalone application that allows event seekers to keep up with nearby events and finding things to do with their friends. Whether you are looking for something to attend this weekend or just wondering what is happening in your area, events application will help get you there, the social media giant said. Now, when you open events, you can quickly catch up on new events your friends are interested in. - IANS

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Facebook’s Oculus team is working on new VR headset

AUTOMATION: A steady stream of improvements in driverless cars has been convincing that before too long the roads will be filled with cars and trucks operating without humans at the wheel. Computers have also replaced workers in a wide range of service industries. Most of the airline passengers get boarding passes at airports from automated check-in machines. – Bloomberg News

Impact of disruptive technology on jobs What will happen to the millions of men and women who now drive trucks and taxis when the trucks and taxis can drive themselves?

What will happen to accountants and health workers when computers can do their jobs?

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he steady stream of improvements in driverless cars has convinced me that before too long the roads will be filled with cars and trucks operating without humans at the wheel.

Likewise, I am convinced that the revolution in artificial intelligence will allow computers and robots to do many of the tasks that whitecollar workers now do.

It is not surprising, therefore, that many people are worried about the fate of those whose jobs are vulnerable – or have already been lost – to the latest disruptive technology. What will happen to the millions of men and women who now drive trucks and taxis when the trucks and taxis can drive themselves?

What will happen to the accountants and health workers when computers can do their jobs?

John Andrews views the country’s civil war in the context of the Middle East’s strategic disarray, assessing how Shlomo Ben-Ami, Christopher Hill, Anne-Marie Slaughter, and others think the outcome will reshape the region.

Some analysts have estimated that, with many fewer employees needed to produce the current volume of goods and services, a large

share of current employment could be made redundant.

I hear these worries and realise that they cannot be easily dismissed. But I am optimistic that the United States, at least, will adapt successfully to the new technology.

There may be some losers as well as winners, but the American public as a whole will be better off.

And those who lose their jobs to the new technology will soon find other employment.

Optimism I believe that there is little reason to worry that the new technology will create large-scale unemployment.

The changes in technology will increase the economy’s output and raise the potential standard of living of the population. Those who want to work will continue to find jobs.

Why am I so optimistic? Simply put: history. Rapid technical change is not something new. We have experienced technological change that substitutes machines and computers for individual workers for many years. And yet, despite the ups and downs of the business cycle, the US economy continues to return to full employment.

This has been most dramatic in manufacturing. Robots and auto-

mated machines have replaced production workers in manufacturing for many years, driving employment in the sector from 13 million in 1950 to only nine million now, even as the real value of manufacturing output rose by 75 per cent. And those who are no longer employed in manufacturing have found jobs elsewhere in the economy.

Computers have also replaced workers in a wide range of service industries. We no longer see many elevator operators. Switchboard operators are gone. Most of us get our boarding passes at airports from automated check-in machines. Law firms and accounting firms use computers to do what professional employees used to do.

And yet the US unemployment rate is now just 4.9 per cent, even lower than its average in recent decades. Among US college graduates – who constitute 40 per cent of the US labor force – the unemployment rate is just 2.7 per cent. Because college graduates comprise a larger share of the younger age cohorts than of the older population, the overall unemployment rate will be held down as that group ages and its share of the labor force grows.

Robots and computers The rising output per worker made possible by the increased use of robots and computers also will allow employees to work fewer hours and enjoy more leisure. Employees in the US currently work an average of 1,790 hours a year, 30 per cent more than their German counterparts, who average just 1,371 hours per year.

A reduction in working hours per employee translates into qualityof-life improvements like longer vacations and longer weekends.

Fewer working hours will also pro-

vide more opportunities for travel, eating out, and other activities that create jobs for service workers.

The aging of the population will increase the need for service-sector employees in hospitals and nursing homes as well.

Service sector These trends will fuel higher demand for workers in the service sector, which now accounts for 81 per cent of employment in the US. The share of workers in the US service sector increases year after year; it is where those who lose jobs in manufacturing or construction find new ones.

And computers and robots simply cannot replace many of these jobs. Although they can provide some of the services that older people will increasingly need, for example, they cannot provide the services that involve actually touching clients and patients. People choosing careers will bear such considerations in mind as they select occupations. That, too, will hold down the unemployment rate in the future.

The US unemployment rate currently is less than half the rate in the European Union. There are many reasons for the disparity; but a critical one is the absence in the US of labor laws and union rules that prevent employees and firms from adapting to the new technologies. If the US maintains a relatively free labor market, employees will adjust positively to the changing technology. – Project Syndicate

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After creating ripples with its Oculus Rift headset, Facebooks Oculus team is reportedly building another virtual reality (VR) headset that does not need to be tethered to a computer with cables. The new headset was announced by Facebook chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg at the ‘Oculus Connect’ event in San Jose, California on Thursday.

Zuckerberg also announced that Oculus will spend an additional $250 million on “great software experiences,” which are the next frontier of VR. “More than a million people actively use virtual reality products every month.

This is happening, and we have a lot to be excited about,” Zuckerberg told the gathering. “The funding is an addition to the $250 million Oculus has already pledged to content development. Talking about the new headset in the making, Zuckerberg told the gathering: “We’re working on this, and it’s still early. This is the kind of thing we believe will exist when you combine hardware innovation and next generation software experiences.” The new headset may offer something more powerful than Samsung’s Gear VR. Oculus is also reportedly working with Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices to sell Oculus Rift with cheaper computers. — IANS

Robots to replace human beings as nursing assistants Next time you visit a hospital, do not be surprised if you find robots as your new nursing assistants. Robots can imitate human motions as well as effectively coordinate their actions with humans even with surgeries, a research has found. It can lead to improvements in safety during surgeries because unlike their human counterparts, robots do not tire and can complete an endless series of precise movements. However, the goal of the use of technology is not to remove human expertise from the operating room, but to complement it with a robot’s particular skills and benefits, the researchers said. “Although robotic (co)workers and collaborators will definitely change the work market, but they won’t steal job opportunities. They will just allow us to decrease workload and achieve better performances in several tasks, from medicine to industrial applications,” said Elena De Momi from the Polytechnic University of Milan in Italy. In the study, the team trained a robot to imitate natural human actions.

The researchers first photographed a human being conducting numerous reaching motions, in a way similar to handing instruments to a surgeon. These photographs were input into the neural network of the robotic arm, which is crucial to controlling movements. — IANS

Trupik app offers virtual trial room for shoppers in India An Indian startup Trupik has developed a unique mobile app, providing customers a virtual trial room and in-store shopping experience. The company recently announced that it has launched Trupik Kiosks in select apparel brand stores in Hyderabad. The kiosks will have high-end 3D cameras to scan customers and provide them virtual trial room experience upon downloading Trupik Connect application. While the physical trial of clothes stays, the new experience is highly advanced for digital shoppers who had the only option to pick the apparel of a certain size, the company said in a statement.

The customers walking into notified retail stores can choose to get scanned and get a message. Either they have to download Trupik Connect or if they already have the application, they can purchase on the app and give specifications including weight, height and complexion. The cutting-edge technology drapes the garment on the digital 3D replica of the customer designed to their specifications. This gives a real feel of how the garment looks on them. To begin with, the kiosks are available at six stores in the city and the deliveries are arranged from 45 stores. The company will soon launch its kiosks in an Indian city of Vijayawada. It also plans to enter other Indian cities of Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and Tier II cities of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. — IANS

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BAIC vehicles launched in Oman BAIC is the fourth largest automotive group in China with a comprehensive portfolio of products, from passenger cars to light commercial vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles

MUSCAT: Gulf Great Sands has announced a partnership with a leading international automotive group BAIC for its range of passenger and light commercial vehicles.

BAIC (Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation) is the fourth largest automotive group in China with a comprehensive portfolio of products, from passenger cars to light commercial vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles.

BAIC Group has selected Oman as one of its core markets for international business expansion, says a press release.

Expressing joy over the partnership, Li Ji, senior vice president, BAIC International, said: “We are very happy to tie up with Gulf Great Sands which is a reputed name in Oman and have a good understanding of the local market. Oman is one of focus market for BAIC brand globalisation for which we are going to get many more products to suit the local market.”

BAIC Group, with a history of over 58 years, has its headquarter in Beijing (China), state of the art R&D center in Beijing, styling center in Turin (Italy), 8 major production bases all over China and ranks 160th among Fortune’s Global 500 companies (2016).

Since 1980 BAIC has initiated cooperation with many internationally reputed automobile manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz, Daimler AG, Hyundai and Suzuki.

In 2009, BAIC successfully purchased intellectual properties owned by SAAB. BAIC cooperates with world class automotive suppliers from USA, Europe and Japan to create a global supply chain system to ensure world-class quality. The selfowned brands of BAIC Group like Kenbo in passenger cars and Doda in light commercial vehicle and others cover entire gamut of automobile business for which they currently employ 130,000 people.

Welcoming BAIC to Oman, chairman of Gulf Great Sands LLC, Sheikh Ahmed Bahwan said, “BAIC Group has all the experience and expertise which has given us confidence on the product quality and safety standards.

We are quite optimistic that

customers of Oman will appreciate the BAIC products and therefore will bring success to this new automotive brand.”

“Divyendu Kumar, managing director said, “We are very excited to bring BAIC brand of vehicles to consumers in Oman. As in everything that we do, after-sales customer care will continue to be our major focus area. We have ensured a high level of parts availability and a fully trained team of technicians and technical staffs with the help of BAIC International, before the selling of the BAIC cars commence in the market. “ European Engineering SAAB (Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget) is a North European brand from Sweden. At the end of 2009, BAIC Motor acquired SAAB’s core assets, including its 9-5/9-3 vehicle platform, Turbo engine transmission, R&D, manufacturing and supplier systems.

The SAAB unique front wheel drive and steering technology was also inherited by BAIC. The unique reindeer horn body structure is sourced from SAAB’s Safe Cage patented technology.

The integrity of the passenger compartment is ensured using collapsible IP beam support design to reduce engine penetration in the passenger compartment.

BAIC absorbs SAAB’s core technologies intelligently, and with this knowledge has developed the auto platform—the M-Trix platform. The M-Trix platform provides BAIC with the upper hand when it comes to competing internationally, and gives it a leading edge with regards to research and development, production, workmanship and quality management. BAIC has state of the art R&D Centre in Beijing spread over 45,000 m2 with over USD 62 million investments and includes trial manufacturing, testing and styling departments.

BAIC in Oman Gulf Great Sands has launched the Urban Explorer X65, fashionable A115 sedan and the stylish pickup Grand Tiger TUV and Grand Tiger G3. BAIC Oman is also committed to introducing many more new models in the near future based on local market demand.

As the first crossover based on SAAB technologies, X65 combines

space of an MPV and comfort of a sedan. BAIC X65 ensures excellent performance with 2.0L 174 Hp Turbo engine, new generation AISIN 6 speed automatic transmission with smart paddle shift. X65 Comfort has smart equipments like machine cut alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, leather seats, power driver seat, rear view camera, smart key and push button start all of which provide customer with enjoyable driving experience.

X65 inherits the European Safety Standards due to which it meets the 5 star CNCAP rating and is equipped with safety features like 6 airbags, Bluetooth, TPMS, ABS, EBD and parking sensors.

A115 is a fashionable and stylish compact sedan from BAIC which exemplifies dynamism and subtle

power. The standard dual airbag, ABS, cage-type body structure and doors made from integrated stamping technology contribute to its superior safety. A115 is equipped with 1.5L - 113hp engine, 4-speed AT. Micro USB, glove box with cooler, power windows and mirror, keyless entry, 6/4 split rear seats make every day drive comfortable for all passengers. Alloy wheel, rear LED lights, Hawkeye headlamps, a wide central mesh, flying wing-shaped front bumper give the dynamic and signature look of a luxury segment sedan. It has artistically crafted and robust grille and backwards-extending fog lamps. Additionally, 22 storage compartments meet all of your storage requirements.

Grand Tiger TUV perfectly embodies the combination of style, space and safety like a lifestyle pickup and is available in both 2WD and 4WD options. It is 2.4 litre engine with 5 speed manual transmission provides a refined performance, overall length of 5310 mm and width of 1812mm make it the most spacious pickup in its class.

Grand Tiger TUV has a sporty dashboard, integrated console, auto air-conditioner, self-luminous instruments makes the interiors comfortable for a long journey. Life style pickup image is further reinforced with 16’’alloy wheels, side steps, chrome outside mirrors, over fenders. Grand Tiger TUV has many standard safety features which are available only

in high end pickups such as ABS, EBD, dual airbags, parking sensors and steel roll cage. The tread of the tyres is best in class given extra grip and comfort on road. The cargo bed protector is standard in TUV pickups which gives longevity. Gulf Great Sands is setting up a state of art service centre in Ghala, Muscat spread over more than 2000 sqm to provide aftersales services to BAIC customers. GGS has already tied up for Periodic Maintenance Services in many cities including Salalah, Sohar, Sur, Nizwa, Ibra and Barka etc.

BAIC offers 5 years or 100,000 kms manufacturer warranty on all passenger vehicles and 3 years/100,000 kms manufacturer warranty on commercial vehicles in Oman.

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New technology to help save road accident victims MUSCAT: The Oman Road Safety Expo happening from October 18 to 20 promises to dole out products and services that will help save lives using new technology. Several ideas and products aimed at bringing down road accidents will be the highlight of the event.

There is no denying the fact that the awareness drive with the help of technology will have a positive impact.

And Oman too is keen to adopt new technology to help save lives, says a press release.

Use of social media platforms that are aimed at increasing awareness on the need to follow road rules warn about the dangers of over-speeding and reckless driving and promote road safety through the use of seat belt is the need of the hour.

SMS service Providing regular traffic updates to people who subscribe to such SMS service would be of much help. The Royal Oman Police should rope in an agency that will send out SMSes about traffic updates and road safety education to subscribers.

There are many smart road safety platforms enabled by electronics, Internet of Things (IoT), telecommunications and cloud

technologies. Such a platform normally comprises several components, like a car gadget and a network of emergency services linked to a 24x7 central command. In such a platform the gadget is fixed to the vehicles which is armed with automatic crash detection capabilities.

Notifying emergencies In case of a massive impact, the device triggers phone calls to the central command managed by a personnel of safety professionals, who in turn will alert emergency services in the vicinity. The gadget has ‘panic button’ which can connect the passenger of a car with emergency services, including ambulance, hospital, the police, insurance provider, and roadside assistance.

The device also helps alert the user’s family or friends during emergencies. Besides, the standalone IoT device is capable of GPS tracking, reporting telemetrics and improving the driving behaviour.

It is high time Oman authorities devise its own road safety platforms in consonance with local requirements and rules.

There is a need to be aware of the potential of digital technology to revolutionise the way we respond to emergency situations.

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Exciting cash gift on luxurious Kia Quoris There is a cash gift of OMR2000 on every purchase of Quoris

MUSCAT: As Kia’s signature flagship sedan, the Quoris has been challenging traditional conventions of luxury since its initial launch in 2013. Futuristic and simple but full of luxurious elements, the Quoris is attracting customers worldwide with an elegance befitting its title as Kia’s top-tier premium sedan.

Now, the luxurious Quoris is available with an equally exciting offer. There is a cash gift of OMR2000 on every purchase. Buy a Quoris and you get OMR2000 as a gift. Doesn’t work for you? Then get one-year insurance together with a cash gift of OMR1300, says a press release.

A coveted luxury sedan that turns heads wherever it goes, the body of the Kia Quoris boasts superb craftsmanship and features a strong stance and balanced proportions, brought together with clean, smooth lines. This combination, further accentuated with a long hood, large wheels, and sweeping shoulders, gives the se-

dan the feeling of luxurious power and dignity.

The elegant style of the Quoris is further accentuated with delicate and tasteful chrome trim.

The engine of the Quoris is mounted further back than other competing models. The result is an increased ‘prestige distance’ — the space between the cabin and front wheel — which allows the cabin to be pushed back, providing more leg room for passengers. This prestige distance offers more comfort and luxury while the high shoulder lines of the model provide privacy.

Going head to head with European luxury automobiles, the Quoris flaunts charisma and stylish power that make it a fierce and dynamic competitor in its segment.

The interior features of the Kia

Quoris also do not fall short of its external extravagance. The Quoris delivers a new level of sophistication with its high tech driver’s cockpit, spacious cabin and new luxurious comforts.

The interior of the model is finished with leather and complimented by suede trimming in the car headliner. The soft materials are also offset by subtle wood accents that create an elegant and calm ambience for drivers and passengers. Furthermore, the seats of the Quoris offer heating and ventilation as well as manual lumbar support and adjustment.

The foam insulation within the entire cabin result in comfortable silence for ultimate relaxation while the panoramic sunroof creates a bright and airy environment

that further boosts cabin ambiance and the driving experience.

The high-tech features of the Quoris also deliver rich comforts for drivers as well as passengers.

The precise and extra large information cluster enhanced by and HUD (head-up display) provide clarity and guidance for drivers, maximizing information delivery and minimizing distractions.

The sedan’s cutting-edge infotainment system complete with high-definition monitors in the front and rear seats serves both a safety and entertainment purpose.

The touch-screen single monitor located in the front allows drivers to take advantage of the state-ofthe-art navigation and driving assistance systems. The dual monitors positioned in the rear provide quality entertainment with surround sound for long (and sometimes dull) trips.

With near-perfect front and rear weight distribution, Quoris also boasts a strong foundation, excellent balance, and sophisticated steering and handling qualities. With a flurry of luxury and premium features that seeks offer entertainment amenities and driving comfort, the Kia Quoris is truly challenging the common luxury features of other competing brands. The refined craftsmanship of this full-size premium sedan is sure to reshape your perceptions of luxury.

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Lulu opens hypermarket in Mabelah The branch, 18th store of the Lulu Hypermarket chain in Oman, is spread over an area of about 75,000 square feet and designed to meet the everyday needs of the residents in Mabelah

GRAND OPENING: Eng. Salim Bin Mohammed Al Naimi, undersecretary for Transport, Ministry of Transport and Communications, inaugurates the new hypermarket in the presence Yusuf Ali M.A., chairman of Lulu Group and its other senior officials. – Jun Estrada/ TIMES OF OMAN

MUSCAT: Lulu Hypermarket opened its 130th branch in Mabelah North yesterday. The new branch was officially inaugurated

by Eng. Salim bin Mohammed Al Naimi, undersecretary for Transport, Ministry of Transport and Communications in the presence of several high-ranking officials from various government departments and representatives from local business communities.

Yusuf Ali M.A., chairman of Lulu Group, Ashraf Ali MA, executive director, AV Ananth, director Lulu Oman and India, Shabeer KA, regional director Oman and other senior officials were also present.

The event was also attended by a

large gathering of local population, says a press release.

The branch, which is the 18th store of the Lulu Hypermarket chain in Oman, is spread over an area of about 75,000 square feet and designed to meet the everyday needs of residents in Mabelah with added focus on their comfort and convenience.

The interiors, well-planned retail floor layout, ample aisle space, extensively laid out counters and liberal parking space contribute to a relaxed shopping experience. The hypermarket is also designed for a smooth flow of pedestrian traffic, allowing shoppers to move through the store with considerable ease.

The new branch will feature an extensive fruit and vegetable section, with the freshest produce exclusively flown in from around the globe, offering uncompromised quality standards. The group’s own sourcing centers also ensure the finest quality products at the fairest prices.

The department store houses all major brands of electronics, household, clothes, footwear, accessories, etc. Moreover, the inhouse bakery ensures a regular supply of freshly baked cakes, breads and cookies. There is also a separate section for fish, meat, poultry, dairy products and other grocery items. The branch has also

introduced inaugural offers and deals for a range of products at attractive prices.

Speaking after the inauguration, Yusuffali MA said, “We are glad to have unveiled yet another project in Oman. Our decision to open a branch in Mabelah is because of the huge residential population in this area. Its unique position is sure to attract shoppers from adjacent areas too.

Understanding the preferences and mindset of consumer groups is the key to our successful expansion in the country. The convenience, design, atmosphere and hassle-free shopping experience at the new store are sure to better

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“We have set our focus on Oman because of the immense faith we have in the country’s sound economic policies and strategies. We thank His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and the people of this country for the encouragement and support all these years. We also have many new projects in the pipeline and I am sure this is definitely good news for our valuable

customers,” he added.

With about 129 stores in 21 different countries, Lulu Group today is a highly diversified entity with operations spanning a vast geographical landscape.

Understanding customers’ needs and providing them with quality products at fair prices have always remained the secret behind the success of the group throughout the world.

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Jet Airways launches ‘Super October Offer’ Bank Muscat najahi extends key support to small businesses

MUSCA: Jet Airways announced a ‘Super October Offer’ for travellers from Oman wanting to plan their travel to India in the holiday season, and beyond to SAARC and ASEAN destinations like Colombo, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong served by the airline’s direct flights. Un-

der this scheme for every booking made online on jetairways.com and on the Mobile App, guests can save $7 on one way, and $14 on return flight bookings.

The ‘Super October Offer’ is valid for bookings between October 11 and 14 on the airline’s website and Mobile App only, and valid for

travel between October 11 and December 8, 2016.

Mannu Anand, GM - Oman, Jet Airways, said: “We understand the importance of families celebrating festivals together leading to priceless moments of happiness and pleasant memories that are cherished forever. Hence, the ‘Su-

per October Offer’ is our earnest endeavour enabling families in the Gulf and India to come together leading to brighter festivities in their homes. Through attractive savings of $7 on one way and $14 on return tickets, we hope to provide our customers an additional reason to celebrate.”

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, in line with its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and commitment to partnership in supporting Omani youth to embark on entrepreneurial ventures, has succeeded in positioning najahi as the trusted partner of micro and small businesses across the Sultanate.

Within a short span of three years, najahi has extended both financial and advisory support to numerous micro and small businesses to take wings and achieve their business dreams.

In step with responsible banking, the focus of Bank Muscat is clear – create a sustainable financial platform for the nation and people and thereby contribute to the country’s progress and development. Committed to supporting economic growth and sustainable development, the bank seizes every opportunity to reiterate partnership in building the nation by creating opportunities for individuals and businesses to grow and prosper, says a press release.

The bank recently organised an exclusive Open Day for micro and small businesses across Oman to avail najahi business credit facilities.

This was the first time a finance offer of this scale being made available to micro and small businesses in Oman.

The unique Open Day was held in all najahi centres covering Bank Muscat head office at Airport Heights and branches in Ruwi Rex Road, Al Khuwair Souq, Seeb Souq, Barka Souq, Sohar Main, Buraimi, Ibri (Jubail), Sur Al Afiya, Nizwa Firq and Salalah Corporate. The event reiterated the bank’s commitment to extending a helping hand to micro and small businesses to fulfill their financial needs.

Facilitating financial inclusion, Bank Muscat najahi products and services have created a benchmark, helping micro and small businesses to overcome hurdles and chart successful ventures with proper planning, financial discipline and prudent management.

Securing credit without collaterals and accessing innovative banking services have been hurdles faced by micro and small businesses. The specially designed najahi products mainly include credit facilities without collaterals to develop and grow micro and small businesses.

With najahi, Bank Muscat fulfills the primary need of finance for the micro and small business segment. The najahi suite of products include the value added najahi Current Account, najahi Flexi Loan to support working capital,

business expansion and other business needs; najahi Business Credit Card; najahi Contractors Loan to help complete contracted jobs; najahi Contractors Bill Discounting to get immediate funds after completing contracted jobs and najahi PoS Receivables financing for customers who use PoS machines for their sales.

The value added najahi Current Account offers differentiated services, including Business Debit Card, branded cheque book, priority queuing at branches and online banking services.

The najahi Business Debit Card offers a daily withdrawal limit of OMR1000. The higher withdrawal limit helps customers to meet day-to-day cash requirements. najahi customers can also avail multiple debit cards on the same account allowing authorised persons to make transactions on behalf of the company.

Priority queuing facility is available for najahi customers at branches.

Maintaining cash flow is a challenge faced by small businesses.

Addressing this critical need, Bank Muscat launched the firstof-its-kind najahi Flexi Loan facility. This facility gives customers the freedom to choose when to avail the loan and for what period. Customers pay interest only when they avail the loan and not when the facility is granted.

For very short term financing, the bank has launched najahi point of sale (PoS) receivables financing. The specially designed short-term finance facilitates the working capital requirements of small businesses and helps maintain the cash flow.

The key features of najahi PoS receivables financing include short tenor (ranging from one to six months) with daily installment repayments.

A small amount is automatically deducted daily from customers’ bank account to repay loan. The evergreen facility allows najahi customers to keep repaying and replenishing the loan, thereby ensuring assured cash flow As with other najahi credit facilities, customers are not required to provide any collateral guarantee for PoS receivables financing. The convenience and speed of najahi PoS receivables finance help customers to meet their urgent requirement of funds.

In a quick and hassle free process, najahi customers with 1-year PoS track record are eligible to avail the collateral-free finance.

Bank Muscat has launched a series of initiatives to strengthen the SME sector in Oman.

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Bangladesh humble England to level series DHAKA: Bangladesh thumped England in a bowler-dominated contest after home skipper Mashrafe Mortaza’s all-round brilliance secured their series-levelling 34-run victory in the second One-day International on Sunday.

Mortaza blasted 44 runs off 29 balls and then returned to marshal his bowlers intelligently while claiming 4-29 himself as England collapsed for 204 in 44.4 overs.

Jos Buttler (57) and Jonny Bairstow (35) provided the only resistance in an otherwise spectacular England batting collapse chasing a modest 239-run victory target. Put in to bat, Bangladesh had slumped to 39-3 in the 14th over but Mahmudullah’s 75 and Mortaza’s breezy knock helped the hosts recover and put on a competitive 238 for eight at Mirpur’s Shere Bangla National Stadium.

Chris Woakes came up with a double strike to vindicate Buttler’s decision to field at the venue of their 21-run victory in Friday’s series opener. Woakes dismissed Imrul Kayes (11), who struck a

blistering century in the previous match, and Tamim Iqbal (14) as Bangladesh suffered a top order collapse. Mahmudullah added 50 runs with Mushfiqur Rahim (21) and raised 48 with Mosaddek Hossain (29) but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals.

Mortaza hit three sixes in his brisk knock before running himself out in the final over of the innings. The paceman then returned to lead by example.

Mortaza dismissed James Vince, Jason Roy and Ben Stokes, while left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan sent back Ben Duckett to reduce England to 26-4 inside 10 overs.

Buttler and Bairstow added 79 runs to try and put the chase back on track when Taskin Ahmed (347) ripped the heart out of the England lineup with some impressive fast bowling.

The lanky paceman dismissed Bairstow and then virtually killed off the contest when he ended Buttler’s run-a-ball-knock before sending back Woakes in his fiery spell.- Reuters

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RUN MACHINES: India captain Virat Kohli reacts after scoring his double century. Right, Ajinkya Rahane acknowledges the crowd after his epic knock. – AFP

Kohli, Rahane punish New Zealand bowlers SCOREBOARD

The duo featured in a marathon 365run stand, India’s

BANGLADESH T. Iqbal c Ali b Woakes 14 I. Kayes c Willey b Woakes 11 Sa. Rahman b Ball 3 Mahmudullah lbw b Rashid 75 M. Rahim c Ali b Ball 21 S. Al Hasan c Buttler b Stokes 3 Mosa. Hossain c Ali b Rashid 29 Nas. Hossain not out 27 M. Mortaza run out (Buttler) 44 Sh. Islam not out 0 Extras (lb-4, nb-1, w-6) 11 Total (for 8 wickets, 50 overs) 238 Fall of wickets: 1-25, 2-26, 3-39, 4-89, 5-113, 6-161, 7-169, 8-238 Did not bat: T. Ahmed Bowling: C. Woakes 9-0-40-2, D. Willey 8-1-36-0 (w-3), A. Rashid 10-0-53-2 (w-2), J. Ball 8-0-44-2 (w-1), B. Stokes 6-1-22-1 (nb-1), M. Ali 9-0-39-0 ENGLAND J. Roy lbw b Mortaza 13

J. Vince c Hossain b Mortaza 5 B. Duckett b Al Hasan 0 J. Bairstow c Rahim b Ahmed 35 B. Stokes b Mortaza 0 J. Buttler lbw b Ahmed 57 M. Ali c Al Hasan b Nas. Hossain 4 C. Woakes c Rahim b Ahmed 7 A. Rashid not out 33 D. Willey lbw b M. Hossain 9 J. Ball c N. Hossain b Mortaza 28 Extras (lb-7, w-6) 13 Total (all out, 44.4 overs) 204 Fall of wickets: 1-12, 2-14, 3-24, 4-26, 5-105, 6-120, 7-123, 8-132, 9-159, 10-204 Bowling: S. Al Hasan 9-0-50-1 (w-1), M. Mortaza 8.4-0-29-4 (w-1), Sh. Islam 8-037-0 (w-1), T. Ahmed 8-0-47-3 (w-3), Nas. Hossain 10-1-29-1, Mosa. Hossain 1-0-5-1 Umpires: A. Dar & Sharfuddoula TV umpire: Marais Erasmus Match referee: Javagal Srinath Result: Bangladesh won by 34 runs

highest fourth wicket partnership against any team, applying themselves on a pitch where the occasional ball kept low

INDORE: Virat Kohli smashed his second test double century and Ajinkya Rahane made 188 as India flogged a jaded New Zealand attack before declaring their first innings on 557 for five on day two of the third and final test on Sunday.

The duo featured in a marathon

India 1st innings: M. Vijay c Latham b Patel 10 G. Gambhir lbw b Boult 29 C. Pujara b Santner 41 V. Kohli lbw b Patel 211 A. Rahane c Watling b Boult 188 R. Sharma not out 51 R. Jadeja not out 17 Extras (b-4, lb-3, nb-2, w-1) 10 Total (for 5 wickets declared, 169 overs) 557 Fall of wickets: 1-26, 2-60, 3-100, 4-465, 5-504 Did not bat: R. Ashwin, W. Saha, M. Shami, U. Yadav Bowling: T. Boult 32-2-113-2 (w-1), M. Henry 35-3-127-0, J. Patel 40-5-120-2, M.

365-run stand, India’s highest fourth wicket partnership against any team, applying themselves on a pitch where the occasional ball kept low.

Martin Guptill (17) and Tom Latham (six) managed to see through the final nine overs to push New Zealand to 28 for no loss at stumps, still 529 runs behind on a fast-deteriorating track.

Rahane had not looked comfort-

Santner 44-4-137-1, J. Neesham 18-1-53-0 (nb-2) New Zealand 1st innings: M. Guptill not out 17 T. Latham not out 6 Extras (pen-5) 5 Total (for no loss, 9 overs) 28 To bat: K. Williamson, R. Taylor, L. Ronchi, J. Neesham, M. Santner, B. Watling, J. Patel, M. Henry, T. Boult Bowling: M. Shami 2-0-5-0, U. Yadav 2-0-70, R. Ashwin 3-1-9-0, R. Jadeja 2-1-2-0 Umpires: K. Dharmasena & B. Oxenford TV umpire: C. Shamshuddin Match referee: David Boon

able against the rising delivery on Saturday and the right-hander was predictably subjected to a barrage of short-pitched balls by Matt Henry after India resumed on 2673. One such delivery had the batsman in two minds whether to duck under a bouncer which smacked him in the helmet.

Rahane took a single off Trent Boult to bring up his century and looked more confident against the

spinners, stepping out to hit three sixes, including two off Jeetan Patel’s bowling.

Kohli took a single off Henry to bring up his second test double hundred before being hugged by partner Rahane, while rival skipper Kane Williamson came forward to shake his hand.

After enduring three sessions without success, New Zealand finally got a breakthrough when Patel struck in the first over after tea, trapping a tired Kohli lbw.

Kohli’s career-best 211 included 20 boundaries, of which there were a couple of crisp down-theground drives.

Rahane had already bettered his previous high score of 147 and was looking good for his maiden double century when he edged Boult and BJ Watling took a diving catch behind the stumps to end his 381ball stand. Rahane’s stellar knock included 18 boundaries and four sixes in the first test match to be staged at Indore’s Holkar Stadium.

Rohit Sharma (51 not out) helped himself to his third fifty of the series before Kohli declared. - Reuters

ODI SERIES

South Africa clinch fourth straight win over Australia PORT ELIZABETH: South Africa secured a fourth successive One-day International victory over Australia as captain Faf du Plessis top scored with 69 runs in a six-wicket win on Sunday.

South Africa had already clinched the five-match series with one encounter left to play in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Kyle Abbott took four wickets as Australia were bowled out for 167 in just 36.4 overs, leaving South Africa with a modest target to chase.

They did so successfully, reaching 168 for the loss of four wickets CHINA OPEN

Murray and Radwanska clinch titles BEIJING: Andy Murray outgunned Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 7-6(2) in the final of the China Open on Sunday to claim his 40th career title.

Murray closed out the match in an hour and 57 minutes to draw closer in the rankings to world number one Novak Djokovic in the battle for the yearend top spot.

The Briton is now 1555 points behind Djokovic, who could not defend his title in China because of an elbow problem.

Agnieszka Radwanska collected her 20th career WTA title after a dominant 6-4, 6-2 victory over Britain’s Johanna Konta in the China Open final on Sunday.

Third seed Radwanska, the 2011 champion, did not drop a set on her run to the titles.

Konta, who is guaranteed a top-10 spot when the new rankings are released and is the first British woman to rise so high since Jo Durie in 1984, committed 34 unforced errors. - Reuters

in 35.3 overs. In the three previous ODIs, South Africa’s batsmen dominated the inexperienced Australian attack but on Sunday it was their bowlers who took centre stage.

Abbott bowled both Aaron Finch and David Warner in his opening two overs and finished with 4-40 in his first game of the series.

Wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, making his home debut, took 3-36 as six Australians were dismissed leg before wicket, equalling the record number of lbw dismissals in an ODI innings. Mitchell Marsh scored 50 before becoming the

sixth wicket to fall while wicketkeeper Matthew Wade’s contribution of 52 helped add 46 runs for Australia’s ninth wicket.

In reply, South Africa were two wickets down for 29 runs before Du Plessis and JP Duminy steadied the ship and set them on course for a potential clean-sweep of the series. Du Plessis was patient, although he should have been out on 17 when Adam Zampa spilled a simple catch.

Rilee Rossouw finished 33 not out, thrashing the winning runs through the covers. - Reuters

SCOREBOARD

AUSTRALIA A. Finch b Abbott D. Warner b Abbott S. Smith lbw b Shamsi G. Bailey lbw b Pretorius M. Marsh c de Kock b Abbott T. Head lbw b Shamsi M. Wade lbw b Phangiso J. Hastings lbw b Shamsi A. Zampa b Abbott C. Tremain not out S. Boland lbw b Phangiso Extras (w-3)

2 6 21 1 50 0 52 4 5 23 0 3

Total (all out, 36.4 overs) 167 Fall of wickets: 1-2, 2-9, 3-12, 4-49, 5-49, 6-111, 7-116, 8-121, 9-167, 10-167 Bowling: K. Abbott 8-0-40-4, D. Pretorius 7-1-33-1 (w-1), T. Shamsi 10-1-36-3 (w-1), A. Phehlukwayo 5-1-28-0 (w-1), A. Phangiso 4.4-0-17-2, J. Duminy 2-0-13-0 SOUTH AFRICA H. Amla lbw b Tremain 4 Q. de Kock c Zampa b Tremain 18 F. du Plessis c Head b M. Marsh 69 J. Duminy c M. Marsh b Zampa 25 R. Rossouw not out 33

F. Behardien not out 12 Extras (lb-3, w-4) 7 Total (for 4 wickets, 35.3 overs) 168 Fall of wickets: 1-8, 2-29, 3-85, 4-140 Did not bat: D. Pretorius, A. Phehlukwayo, K. Abbott, A. Phangiso, T. Shamsi Bowling: C. Tremain 10-0-48-2 (w-3), S. Boland 10-2-36-0 (w-1), J. Hastings 4-0-27-0, A. Zampa 6.3-0-32-1, M. Marsh 5-0-22-1 Umpires: A. Holdstock & N. Llong TV umpire: Joel Wilson Match referee: Chris Broad Result: South Africa won by 6 wickets

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‘NBO Golf Classic Grand Final to promote Oman worldwide’ MUSCAT: The organisers of the NBO Golf Classic Grand Final, the final event of the European Challenge Tour, are confident of the popular tournament promoting the Sultanate globally as a tourist and sporting destination.

The NBO Golf Classic, which after two successful years as the penultimate event of the Challenge Tour season, was promoted as the ‘Road to Oman’ season-ending tournament in 2015 with the organisers and the Tour sealing a four-year contract, ensuring Oman remains the hosts of Grand Final till 2018.

With this year’s edition scheduled to be hosted at Greg Normandesigned picturesque Almouj Golf from November 2 to 5, Mohammed bin Khalfan Al Busaidi, the chairman of the organising committee, spoke about the possibilities of the event promoting

NBO Golf Classic Grand Final Organising Committee chief Mohammed Al Busaidi

the Sultanate through print and electronic media.

Al Busaidi, addressing the event’s media committee in the presence of the National Bank of Oman and the Ministry of Sports Affairs on Sunday, stressed the importance of the media in promoting not just the tournament

but the country as a whole.

Al Busaidi, who is also the chairman of the media committee, said: “There is no doubt that local and international media, both print and electronic, with their coverage of the NBO Golf Classic have been contributing to the promotion of the Sultanate. Last year alone, around 360 million people watched or followed the event.”

Speaking about the facilities at the venue, he said: “A special information centre will be established at the venue and will offer all the services and facilities required for the media as well as the arriving guests.”

The organisers have also decided to promote local talent during the event, a decision which last year led to NBO hosting the Oman National Amateur Grand Final during the week of the Challenge

Tour’s thrilling finale at the same venue, providing inspiration for the country’s up and coming stars.

Golfers at the NBO Golf Classic Grand Final will vie for a share of a €400,000 prize fund, with the top 15 players in the final Road to Oman Rankings earning playing cards for next season’s European Tour International Schedule.

The NBO Golf Classic Grand Final has quickly become recognised as one of the leading tournaments on the European Challenge Tour.

The tournament has undoubtedly put the Sultanate on the global sports map, and NBO has received praise globally not merely for the excellence of the tournament but also for the boost it has given in encouraging the growth of golf in Oman, particularly the juniors who are reaping the rewards of the Bank’s involvement.

AL SABAH REMAINS AASF CHIEF, TAHA ELECTED SECRETARY-GENERAL

The 12th General Assembly of the Asian Amateur Swimming Federation (AASF) and the continental body’s board election for the 2016 and 2020 terms took place in Qatari capital of Doha on Sunday. During the assembly, Kuwait’s Sheikh Khalid Al Badr Al Sabah was re-elected the chairman of the federation. He will also head the AASF’s financial and marketing committee. Oman Swimming Association chief Taha Al Kishry was unanimously elected as the secretary-general federation. The members also finalised the list of six vice-chairmen and nine board members. — Supplied photo

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SPORTS Rosberg extends lead with dominant win Rosberg, who started on pole, was never seriously threatened and crossed the line 4.9 seconds clear of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who fended off a late-charging Lewis Hamilton after the Briton recovered from a woeful start to finish third SO SWEET: Japanese Grand Prix winner Mercedes AMG Petronas

F1 Team’s German driver Nico Rosberg kisses his trophy on the track after the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix win. – AFP

SUZUKA: Nico Rosberg tightened his grip on the Formula One title race with a dominant victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, the German’s first win at Suzuka also helping Mercedes claim a third consecutive constructors’ crown.

Rosberg, who started on pole, was never seriously threatened and crossed the line 4.9 seconds clear of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who fended off a late-charging Lewis Hamilton after the Briton recovered from a woeful

start to finish third. Rosberg extended his lead over Hamilton to 33 points in the overall standings following his ninth win of the season and with four rounds remaining, the 31-year-old can claim a maiden title without needing to win another race.

Hamilton went into the race searching for a Suzuka hat-trick to revive his flagging championship prospects after being forced to retire from the lead at the last

race in Malaysia but his chances of victory were dashed within a matter of seconds.

The Briton was unable to capitalise on his front-row start as he crawled off the line and found himself languishing down in eighth place by the time he reached Turn One as his Mercedes team mate disappeared over the horizon.

Once he had recovered from the disappointment of the tardy start,

a mix of his trademark spectacular overtaking and clever strategy by Mercedes saw him scythe through the field and very nearly snatch second from Verstappen.

Unable to get enough speed from his drag reduction system (DRS) to pass the Dutch teenager on the home straight, Hamilton had to settle for third after he ran wide on the penultimate lap attempting an audacious pass at the final chicane.

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, who started sixth due to a three-place grid penalty for shunting Rosberg at the start in Malaysia, did well to finish fourth but his hopes of a podium spot were compromised late on by slow moving back markers.

The German got off to a fantastic start and looked competitive in third but after losing touch with Verstappen and getting passed by Hamilton on his second pit stop, a bold tyre strategy failed to pay off for Ferrari.

His Finnish team mate Kimi Raikkonen, who started eighth after collecting a five-place penalty for an unscheduled gearbox change, also complained of trackhogging back markers on his way to a fifth-place finish.

Daniel Ricciardo, winner in Malaysia a week ago, was sixth in his Red Bull as Force India pulled further ahead of Williams in their private battle for fourth overall.

Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg finished seventh and eighth ahead of Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas, who struggled for pace all weekend but made the most of a one-stop strategy to salvage some points. - Reuters

YASH XI LIFT TRUST OILFIELD TITLE Yash XI defeated Master XI by 11 runs to lift the title at the Trust Oilfield Champions Trophy cricket tournament organised by Trust Oilfield Cricket Team at the Al Hail School of Cricket Ground here recently. Ihsan of Yash XI was declared man of the final while his teammate Yassir took the man of the series award. — Supplied photo

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Target extends support to rally driver Khalid Soomar TENNIS

As part of the

Kyrgios keeps cool to win Japan Open

sponsorship agreement, Target will sponsor the veteran rally driver for another season, during which he will take part in the championship rounds in Oman and the UAE

MUSCAT: Target LLC has come forward to sponsor Oman’s rally driver Khalid Soomar for another season following their successful partnership during the last year.

As part of the sponsorship agreement — as in the last season — Target will support the veteran rally driver and help him in participate both in the local Oman Rally Championship and the UAE Rally Championship. Announcing the renewal of the sponsorship agree-

ment, Yousef Al Shamas, Managing Director of Target LLC, said: “The private sector must contribute in supporting sports, youth and social activities. The private sector should encourage and support deserving candidates to actively participate in the events and achieve honourable results in local and international competitions. I am personally happy for what Khalid Soomar has achieved during his long career in the motorsport. We believe that Khalid now needs all the support to continue his journey of excellence.”

Tareq Al Shamas, Resources and Facilities Manager at Target,

said: “Target company is keen to support sports in general and motorsport in particular. Khalid Soomar enjoys a good reputation with a proven track record in motorsport in the Sultanate.”

Tarek added: “One of the company’s social responsibility is to support the sportspersons and provide them the care to ensure that they continue with their sporting careers.”

Khalid Soomar, while thanking Target for coming forward to support him for another season, said: “I am very happy and grateful to Target for standing behind me in

previous year and renewing support for the current season. They deserve all the appreciation and praise, especially Yousef Al Shamas, Managing Director, and Tariq Al Shamas, Resources and Facilities Director, and Khalfan Al Qassimi, Administrative Manager.”

Khalid Soomar, meanwhile, revealed his plans to participate in the UAE Rally Championship, which concludes with Fujairah round in December, and Oman Rally Championship rounds.

Khalid Soomar is the three-time Oman rally champion having won the titles in 2004, 2008 and 2011.

TOKYO: Nick Kyrgios shelved the on-court histrionics and let his tennis do the talking to win an enthralling battle against rising Belgian David Goffin 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 and clinch the Japan Open on Sunday.

The Australian No.1, long criticised for his temper tantrums, was a model of composure as he overhauled the world No.14 for the biggest title of his career and his third overall.

“It was a great week and I’ll be here again,” 21-year-old Kyrgios said at the trophy ceremony, thanking the crowds for their support and tournament organisers for the “amazing” food.

“I’m going to come here, for sure, for my whole career.”

Since bowing out of the U.S. Open with a hip injury in the third round, a retirement that prompted American great and TV pundit John McEnroe to question his commitment, Kyrgios has shown tantalising signs of realising the

potential that his gifts have long promised. The world No. 15 returned home to help Australia retain their place in the Davis Cup World Group with victory over Slovakia in their Sydney playoff and his triumph in Japan featured an impressive semifinal win over world No. 8 Gael Monfils.

Goffin, a highly-fancied 25-yearold, was the first to take a set off Kyrgios in the whole week at Tokyo and was successful in blunting the Australian’s monster serve early with a crisp returning game.

But Kyrgios gradually turned the tide, wearing down the fleetfooted Goffin with a succession of thumping forehand winners.

Both blew a pile of break points, with Kyrgios converting two of his 13 chances, only marginally better than Goffin’s one from 12.

Kyrgios picked up a $310,000 winners’ cheque and a shot of confidence in time for this week’s Shanghai Masters. - Reuters

SAILING

Team Oman Air excited about ESS Lisbon finale

GOOD DAY: Team Oman Air posted three podium positions to finish the day on 159 points, just 28 points behind leaders Alinghi and nine points behind second-placed Norauto. – Supplied photo

MUSCAT: A strong Lisbon breeze transformed the GC32 fleet into turbocharged speed machines but by the end of a spectacular day, the Extreme Sailing Series leaderboard remained the same with Team Oman Air in third place and excited about the finale.

After two days of Lisbon lull, the breeze kicked in with gusto driving the boats effortlessly onto their hydrofoils and giving a large international crowd one of the best displays of GC32 foiling so far this year.

Seven races were completed with Oman Sail’s Team Oman Air posting three podium positions to finish the day on 159 points, just 28 points behind leaders Alinghi and nine points behind secondplaced Norauto, the wildcard French team acknowledged as

one of the strongest crews in the GC32 class.

The conditions were superb and the racing frenzied and dynamic with starting tactics key to the success around the course, said Oman Air mainsail trimmer and tactician Pete Greenhalgh.

“We were sailing pretty well today — our boat handling was really good — and climbed back fairly well after some average starts,” he explained.

“You have to take some big risks when you are at the back of the pack so we are taking that as a positive. We were pretty quick but not as quick as the others, which was frustrating.

“Alinghi’s starts were really solid and that was a big factor so it is no surprise they extended their lead but having said that we

are really excited about tomorrow because the conditions are forecast to be the same. We will have the boat re-jigged and start with a clean sheet. Our plan is to stick to the protocols that we know work and pick the others off one by one, grind them down.”

A maximum of 35 knots of boat speed was recorded on the race track today with similar conditions expected on the final day, setting the contest up for a thrilling finale. “The conditions are fantastic and are giving us the opportunity to show what the boats are capable of,” said Omani bowman Nasser Al Mashari.

“The game has moved on in this fleet since the start of the year and we are seeing that all the boats are in contention. It is a lot of fun and a great learning curve.”

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

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 Apartment at Ghubra South 3 rooms, Majlis, F. hall RO 410/- , second floor. Contact: 79039815 3 bedroom ground floor house for rent in South Al Hail behind Al Hail Hypermarket. Contact: 95047657 Flat for rent 2BHK split A/c near Kuwaiti Mosque in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 For rent villa in Bowsher 5 rooms & hall. Contact : 91153933

Office space for rent (240sq. mtr, with partition) for rent in Bank in Melli Iran Building, MBD area, near Center point. Contact: 99011352

Furnished apartment for rent in Bowsher, 1 bedroom & living room.

Contact: 91153933

Two villas at Hay Assim near China mall R.O 200/-, P.M. Contact 99348943

Flat in Al-Khoudh, Flats and shops in Fanja near the main road.

Mobile: 99058646

New deluxe flat at Azaiba near Al Sahwa tower, 2 BHK with balcony and basement parking.

Contact: 98294753

Room in Azaiba. Contact: 99555843

2BHK Darsait R.O 300/-.

Contact: 92144045 30 New Deluxe Flats & Shops in Al Khoud. Contact 99738881 Flat for rent in Al Ghubrah, 2 rooms & hall. Contact: 91153933

Arabian style house located in North Al Hail in the second line behind the commercial buildings of the SQ main street 1003 m2 land size and there’s permitted well & palm trees suitable to use for storage facility & accommodation for company workers, 2 streets across the house from front and back side.

Contact: 93366421

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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

ACC. AVAILABLE

BUYING Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090

WANTED

FOR SALE Jewelry shop sale with furniture and fixtures in a prime location at Ruwi high street serious parties may contact on 99459440(Raza)

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

Contact : 99209160 Independent rooms Qurum (PDO) service rood. Contact: 95529970 Sharing accommodation available behind Kims hospital, Darsait.

Contact: 92253873

Mobile Shop in Al Khoud 90188055 Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each. Contact 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 / 93203778

FOR RENT ^ŚŽǁƌŽŽŵ͕ Kĸ ĐĞƐ Θ ƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚƐ FOR RENT ^ƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ ƐŚŽǁƌŽŽŵ Θ Žĸ ĐĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ for rent at Al – Mabela . 176 m2 showroom area ͘ Kĸ ĐĞƐ ͬ ƐŚŽƉƐ ͘ ^ƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ ϭ Θ Ϯ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ . Government water.

Contact - 97792004 / 93220482 2 BHK Darsait. Contact: 95311488 1 bedroom attached kitchen, toilet for family in Al Khuwair RO 130/-.

Contact: 95154331 Flat for rent in Wadi Kabeer near Indian Primary School 1 B & 2 B, 1 H & 1K. Contact: 92222922 Villa in Baushar near Grand Mosque. Contact: 99776071 / 99057348 3 BHK flat in Wattaya, 2-3 BHK Flat in Al Khuwair, 3BHK flat near Muscat Private Hospital Baushar.

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

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 2 BHK near Oman house behind Khimji H.O. Contact: 95865686 3bed room flat, Majlis, TV hall, kitchen , 4 toilets, 2 master bedrooms, 6AC split units, 2car park in Azaiba R.O 380/-. Contact: 99316944

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

Contact :+968 95178297 , +968 95238577

1bedroom, Bathroom, kitchen behind ISM R.O 150/-.

Contact 93484428

Cycle Shop in Alkhoud.

Contact 94464786

Furnished room for Indian bachelor near Al Falaj hotel Ruwi and lady in Wadi Kabir.

Contact 96202458.

EXPAT LEAVING Oman household items selling all items with two room flat at Wattayah area.

Contact: 95486120

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

BEAUTY PARLOUR for sale in prime location in Mabela.

Contact: 95769528 / 97816165

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

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

Furnished rooms available at Ruwi. Contact: 91214897 Rooms for rent in Ghubra North.

Contact 96420432 Furnished room in ruwi and azaiba for rent for executive bachelors. Gsm 99058344 Fully furnished 2BHK sharing flat for Indian Executive near Sheraton CBD. Contact 99219337

AVAILABLE Filling material available at Mabela. Please Contact: 99344979 / 99344279 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

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

Tel 9747700117 2 BHK Flat: 1178 SqFt. for sale, prime location at cochin. ajil_icai@rediffmail.com/ 9914 7922 Two houses first line from the beach Kibqeni Zanzibar with concrete boundary wall. Contact: 99348943 Price R.O 78000/-

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

Contact 95894258 Dihatsu Terrios Trend 4WD, 2012 Registration, dealer service registration up to August 2017.

Contact No: 92812144

TRANSPORTATION Transportation. Contact: 94087276 Transportation. Contact 91703829 Transportation. Contact: 98178135 Transportation. Contact 90558627 Transportation. Contact 94510847

Single room with A/C and attached bathroom, sharing kitchen for executive bachelor/couple near Saud Bahwan Hill view Tower wadikabir and Opp: Shell filling station. Contact 99024362, 93166353

FOR HIRE

NRI

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

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

New freezer vans 1 ton & 3 ton for rent on daily/ monthly or yearly basis. interested parties please call / reply for further information to jobsnow2015@yahoo.com, gsm : 99597129 –ktt & co llc ; jibroo

DRIVING

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

Contact 99203687 Ezhavaboy age 28 height 174cm Star anizhamBTech working in Oman Seeks suitable alliance.

Contact 99430227 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 25 yrs old orthodox girl B.Tech MBA presently working in a famous MNC in India 155 cm seeks suitable marriage proposal.

Contact: 90651880 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

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

LOST Johura Aibi has lost Bangladeshi Passport No. BB 276322. Finder please handover to ROP Ikhlas Udin Boshed has lost Bangladeshi Passport No. BA 0639221. Finder please handover to ROP Tiji George has lost Indian Passport No. M 0545432. Finder please handover to ROP

*Classified Advertisement space booking with text, should be done

Indian male roman catholic divorcee 41yrs.looking for a smart, independent working girl in Muscat. Contact :9861 5622

till 12.00 noon for next day’s publication. * Subject to space availability

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Email: dailyguide@timesofoman.com classifieds@timesofoman.com Tel.: 24726666 Ext: 413 / 430 /431 / 456 / 461 Fax: 24812624

SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT Req-Regional Sales Executives

tĂŶƚĞĚ &ĞŵĂůĞ 'LJŶĂĞĐŽůŽŐŝƐƚ ͕ Female GP and One Female Dental ƐƐŝƐƚ ĂŶĚ &ĞŵĂůĞ >Ăď dĞĐŚŶŝĐŝĂŶ͘

- 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

;&ƌŽŵ /ŶĚŝĂ Žƌ WŝůŝƉŝŶŽ Ϳ͘ With or ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚ DK, >ŝĐĞŶƐĞ ĂŶĚ ĂƚĂ &ůŽǁ ĨŽƌ ů ^ĂĂĚŝ ^ƉĞĐŝůŝƐĞĚ DĞĚŝĐĂů ĞŶƚƌĞ͕ Musanna.

Contact # 91262604, ŵĂŝů / ͗ ĐŚŝůůĂƉĂůůŝϳϲΛŐŵĂŝů͘ĐŽŵ

Reputed mineral water company required the following HEAVY/LIGHT DUTY DRIVERS VAN SALESMAN with Omani driving license

SALES SUPERVISOR/SALES KͳKZ /E dKZ with Omani driving license , >W Z^ ͳ džƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ϯ ƚŽϱ LJĞĂƌƐ

Contact - 90372638

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

SIT. WANTED

Wanted Drivers and Civil Site Supervisors With NOC from current employer for reputed sub contracting company in Oman.

Contact - 95232799 / 99347659 / 24788722

Please email CVs to skmiskri@gmail.com

MEDICAL

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

Contact: 99339661

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

Contact: 92891888

SALES / MARKETING

BEAUTY Female Beautician required.

Contact: 94050001 Urgently required all-rounder female beautician for saloon.

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

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

DOMESTIC HELP Full-time Indian or Nepali maid required for Indian family. Visa, accommodation provided.

Contact 99385119.

DESIGNER

DRIVER Wanted Driver. Contact: 97165972 Wanted Driver for heavy (sewage vehicle) and light vehicle with valid Oman driving license.

Contact: 97991654 / 97991652 Kindly send CV at Email: construction@remasalseeb.com / remaschandran2020@gmail.com

DOMESTIC HELP 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

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

Nurse staff required having NOC for well known clinic in Bidbid. Contact 96746460

Accountant 2-3 years experience. Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

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

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

SALES / MARKETING

Indian Salesman indoor, knowledge in English & Arabic.

Contact: 93326636

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED ACCOUNTS

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

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

ďŐǁƐƵŶŝůΛŐŵĂŝů͘ĐŽŵ Žƌ ĂƐǁϰϱϬΛLJĂŚŽŽ͘ĐŽŵ

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

Contact 95395070

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

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

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

Schedule about 10 days per month.

Transport provided call: 71190864

^ŚŽƵůĚ ŚĂǀĞ ǁŽƌŬĞĚ ĂƐ ^ƵƉĞƌŵĂƌŬĞƚ DĂŶĂŐĞƌ ĨŽƌ Ăƚ ůĞĂƐƚ ϱ LJĞĂƌƐ Candidate from Oman should have a release or transfer.

Preference for candidates having ƐƚĂƌƚƵƉ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ƐĞƫ ŶŐ ƵƉ Ă ŶĞǁ ƐƵƉĞƌŵĂƌŬĞƚ /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚĞĚ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞƐ ŵĂLJ ŵĂŝů ƚŚĞŝƌ resume to:

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

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

Email: hrmdimc2010@gmail.com

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

Contact: 98500010

ENG./TECHNICIAN Urgently required Electrician with Electrical license (DCRP) Omani or expatriate (3 years experience). Contact: 99337587 / 99043127 / 99348493 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 Req. urgent exp Site Engineer with driving license to look for Haya & PAEW works. Send CV to sadiq@pctoman.com Plant Engineer and Lifting Supervisor. Minimum 5 years experience in Oil Field. Email C.V : hrmedia123@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Required water proof applicator for a reputed company. Contact: 93204100 / 99447002 Urgent required : Store labors.

Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

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

MEDICAL Gynecologist, G.P, Staff Nurse, Lab technician, receptionist (Philippine) . Contact: 94562008 Email: halamedicalgroup@gmail.com 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 Urgently required Lab Technician & Nurse with MOH license.

Contact: 91960401 / 92724345 Email: n_thanigaimani@yahoo.com / genome2006@yahoo.ca Required for Al Murazza medical company Salalah Oman, laboratory technician, at least 3 years experience. Contact: 00968 -99098735 Send derails to Email: memeisso@hotmail.com Fusion Medicare Polyclinic, Muscat wants GP, staff Nurse holding MOH license & Receptionist (Omani) Contact 97698004 email: medicare@fusionlogicoman. com

12ys Oman exp chief/senior accountant seeks job immediately available with release/NOC and D/L available .contact: 97385562 Chartered accountant 10 years experience in Oman Banking Accounts SAOC Company NOC sgupta1093@gmail.com M 96760659 Senior Accountant Indian B.Com M.B.A with more than 18 years experience in Finance & Accounts seeks suitable placement. NOC available Mobile No 93363435 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.

Required Marketing Executives with light license. Send your CV ocean@omantel.net.om

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

IT Savvy digital Media Sales Executive for leading website & mobile app Development Company. Those with experience and own car preferred. Attractive terms.

Email latest CV with embedded photo to: jobs@interacoman.com

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

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

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

Email : Buildingmaterialsales007 @gmail.com

Indian male having 10 years experience in accounts up to finalization, with Oman driving license presently on visit visa NOC available. Contact: 94453984 Email: rsrajesh04@gmail.com

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

Contact: 99383044 Wanted Sales man (tyres - wholesale) having 3 years experience & driving license.

Contact: 92891888 Oil & Gas Marketing Specialist. Minimum 5 years experience in Oman. For immediate joining.

Email C.V : hrmedia123@gmail.com

Qualified cost accounting experience seeks senior position in FMCG diary manufacturing industries with release, ready to join immediately. Contact: 96078962 Accountant, 10 yrs experience, male tally, ERP, holding Oman driving license up to finalization accounts handling.

Contact: 79002093 Male doing ACCA finals 5 years experience finance 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

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

Certified Public Accountant (Filipino, Male, 27-yrs-old) with four years experience, seeking suitable placement in accounting/audit, currently on visit. Contact; 94959606, email: czesar.42@gmail.com

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

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

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

ACCOUNTS

Required Experience:

Wanted Nurse for a dental centre, Al Mawale South.

Interested candidate may contact 99759279 or send mail: drasyanaseem@gmail.com

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

ACCOUNTS

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Indian male, B.Com PGDM (Banking & Insurance) with 3 years experience in banking sector as Assistant Manager on visit visa, looking for suitable openings in financial sector. Can join on an immediate basis. Contact: 93418265 Email: arjunnair19@yahoo.in

Indian, MBA Finance & Marketing with 4 years of experience in Finance & Accounts. With valid Oman D/L. Contact: +968 96321890 Accountant : MBA & BCIT more than 10yrs experience & 4yrs in Oman, accounting, purchase of building material & Transportation, immediate available with NOC, 93084105, jamil.suhial@gmail.com Chartered Accountant with 18 years experience in Finance, Accounts, Costing, Budgeting, Banking operations - NOC Available + Oman Driving License Contact : 96072990 Emailkrishnaravichandran@gmail.com Indian male B.com, looking for Assistant Accountant job having 3 yrs. experience in India, Presently in visit visa, Contact: 98328684, sanjith1992@gmail.com Accountant 13 years experience looking for suitable job full time/ part time. Contact: 95571165 CPA 13 years experience (10 years in Oman) as Finance Manager, Chief Accountant, Senior Accountant, Cost Accountant & Internal Auditor, local transfer available.

Contact: 97220505 Indian male,25 years, born and brought up in Oman,B. COM(Finance),MBA(Pursuing),with valid Omani driving License, presently on visit visa. Contact 92141645,arosh1991@gmail.com

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

Contact: 99884291 / 99741875 / 24601935 Indian male, B.Com, MBA in Finance, 4 yrs in Larsen & Tourbo, 26 yrs in Oman, English/ Arabic speaking with driving license. NOC available. Contact 95588565 Accountant Indian female, 2 years experience up to finalization 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 Indian ( M) MBA (f) more than 6 years of experience in accounts, proficiency in various A/C Software SAP (F1/CO) seeking for suitable placement.

Contact: 95920740 Email: abdulhameed1527@gmail.com Indian (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 – (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, finance 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 financials, budgeting, fore casting, audit, trade finances, cash flows, guarantees, income tax, project (cost control) & ERP implementation with NOC seeks suitable placement. Contact 96280551 Email: ramu2587@hotmail.com Finance Audit professional 20 yrs experience can work independent, looking for opening.

Contact: 92168401 Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394

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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.

Contact -92405181 PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST ϭϴ zƌƐ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ WĞƚƌŽĐŚĞŵŝĐĂůƐͬWůĂƐƟ ĐƐ ΘWŽůLJŵĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƉĂĐŬĂŐŝŶŐͬK/> Θ ' ^ͬ hdKDK /> ͬ KE^dZh d/KEͬ^ D D E ' D EdͬD Eh& dhZ/E'ͬ ^W Z Ͳ^ƉĂƌĞ WĂƌƚƐͬD ͬ^ W DD ĞƌƟ ĨLJͬ ͲWƌŽĐƵƌĞŵĞŶƚ ͬdĞŶĚĞƌ Θ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚͬ/ŵƉŽƌƚ Θ >ŽŐŝƐƟ Đ ^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚ ͬtt ^ƵƉƉůŝĞƌ EĞƚǁŽƌŬ KΘ& DĂƚĞƌŝĂůͬEK ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘

Contact: 97813849 Email Id:vved76@gmail.com

ACCOUNTS 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.

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Contact: 97494322 Email: manusodharan83@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 finalization experience in tally, Peachtree, focus, SAP, MS Office.

Contact: 91651695 Email: danishpa2005@gmail.com CPA (UK), MBA Acct & Finance (PAK), CA Inter (PAK), CFA, (PAK) , 9 years Gulf experience valid Omani D/L looking for accounts, finance, Audit job, NOC Available.

Contact: 96437154 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 Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNC’s currently in Muscat seeking suitable placement in Finance / Admin.

Contact :94743790 Indian, Kerala Male B.COM & B.PE, Currently on Visit Visa. Looking for a suitable job in Accounts, Store Keeper, Sales etc. Ready to join as early as possible. Contact 96988923 email:- sajith3969@gmail.com Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement.

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

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ACCOUNTS Sudanese Accountant, Alexandria University Graduate bachelor of commerce Diploma of Marketing professional photographer worked in PR and social media for 2 years looking for a job in public relations media, social media or marketing.Contact: 96976240 Indian female 26 yrs, MBA finance 2 yrs exp with MNC. Email: rilooozmali@gmail.com.

Contact : 90551366.

Accountant 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 finance. Contact: 99284193 28/male/MBA - finance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement. #90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.com 21, Indian female B.com graduate on family visa looking for immediate and suitable placement. Holds valid Omani Driver’s license. Contact: 97208869 Part time Accountant, up to finalization, looking for job after 5 pm (location prefer – MSQ to AL Hail).

Contact: 90935099 7 Years experience as Financial Analyst, MBA in finance. Responsibilities- research contributor, financial statement analysis, generating MIS & efficiency report, managing TAT, business & clients.

On visit visa in Muscat.

Contact 90191628 / 96175780

ADMIN 30 male Indian nationality MCA Graduate with 5+ years of experience as system and network administrator in India with CCNA citification presently at Muscat.

Contact: +968 92805363 Experienced HR – Executive 18 years experienced in IT & manufacturing inducting presently working in well reputed manifesting industry looking out for new opportunity. Contact: 91374217 Indian male, 28 5.5 years exp, admin & office coordinator. ph: 90649152 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 years’ 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.

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Contact: 92427359 30 yrs lady Expat looking for full time job with visa. Interested fields are Admin, teaching, HR, back office. Contact: 91739424 Email: jinsijobs@gmail.com

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CONTACT: 90189412

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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DRIVER

ENGG. / TECH./MECH.

Indian male B.Sc 15 years experience (Oman 4 yrs) in the field Administration / HR valid Oman driving license & NOC, good knowledge MS Office & payroll / various projects seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 90622264 Email: prasanthrn0@gmail.com

Indian light driver having 2 years experience in Oman know language English, Hindi, Arabic need job. Contact: 98976954

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

A young dynamic with NOC & 12 years experience of purchase sourcing logistics & IT Admin looking urgent placement with D/L Oman. Contact: 91432512 Email: ikroyal@yahoo.com

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

Contact 90531832

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 Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817 Egyptian woman resident, considerable experience in the Administration and Secretarial Executive for company. Contact : 97221126

ARCH./ INTERIOR DEC. Tunisian female Architect and interior designer, 8 y exp, working with AutoCAD, 3D masc. Photoshop, language Arabic, English French. Contact: 95092156/ 96732735 Architect Sudanese female 7 years experience design site work, interior design programs AutoCAD archicad.

Contact: 71190409 / 94078945 British Citizen Senior Architect, Managing Director, Chief Architect 14 years experience, V Ray 3D, AutoCAD BOQ, master degree on architectural design. Contact: 92480035 Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com Interior Architect, 2 years experience AutoCAD, 3D, Photoshop, shop drawing. Contact: 98245746

DRIVER Pakistani male light vehicle driver one yr exp looking for job.

Contact: 94284645 Job wanted for driver 10 yrs experience in Oman Arabic & English. Contact: 92360040 Driver looking for job. Contact: 98143386 / 92820309 Light driver looking job, 5 years experience in Oman.

Contact: 94208089 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 driver looking for job, 5 years exp in Oman.

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

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

Contact: 95892363

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

Contact: 94178094

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN Indian male 21 years, born and brought up in oman, 2 yrs experience in autocad rivet and 3dsmax, now on family visa looking for suitable position.

Contact: 79086481 email: adarshajayan@outlook.Com Free lance / part time autocad works / make boq 2d /3d arch , structural, shop drawings interior drawings. Contact 97103168 Gulf experienced GRAPHIC WEB DESIGNER looking for a suitable placement. Contact 92239639 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. Experienced purchase office 8+ in construction & Engineering industries ready to join with NOC. Contact: 95423692 Mechanical Engineer, driven and focused, with 4+ years experience in India and Australia ready to start immediately in Technical Sales. +96892186624 salin.sahadevan87@gmail.com Indian male 23 years, 1 year experience in tankage projects & process piping B.Tech in Mech, Engg.

Contact: 00968 71164978 Email: sushant297@gamil.com Electrical Engineer (B.E) with 2 years exp in Oman as site Engg / project coordinator. Oman D/L and NOC available. Contact: 97885944 / 95612833.

Email: syam346@gmail.com Indian male Mechanical engineer presently working Oman will get NOC having 3 years experience hydraulic service engineer having valid Oman driving license.

Contact: 95936318 Mechanical Engineer (B.Tech) on visit visa looking for suitable job, has certificate of rewit MEP. Contact: 97923238 Email: vvikhil4@gmail.com

Contact # 96654216

Electrical Engineer 2 years in construction & distribution seeking job available on visit. Contact : 98361217 / 94110178 Email: shariqsiddiqui09@gmail.com Civil Engineer Project Manager 14 yrs, Oman experience PMP, fidc contract management independently handling projects looking for Senior level position can join immediately. Contact: 98826815 An IT Engineer with 1.5 yrs experience Graduate from Bangalore having skills in PHP, HTML CSS, jQuery, C#, networking on visit visa. Contact: 91213391 Civil Engineer 8 years experience Structural buildings marine.

Available NOC release.

Contact 92451323.

Email: zubairali134@yahoo.com Indian male Civil Engineer 1.6 yrs exp, having Omani D/L, looking for suitable position. NOC available. Contact – 92157694 / mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com Diploma in Mechanical Engg, 10 years exp in steel fabrication site work with valid Oman driving license. Contact: 94696192

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrs exp seeks suitable position in a reputed company. NOC available.

Contact 96789711 B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 24 with almost 1 year experience as Production Shift Engineer, has achieved training on HVAC Engineering design and has good hands on software like AutoCAD and HAP.Currently in Oman on a visit visa, looking for a suitable placement.Contact: 95065955 email: mjs.jazeb@gmail.com B. Tech Mechanical HVAC site Engineer 4 years experience, currently on visit.

Contact – 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 Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact – 90164912 Indian male Electrical Engineer, having 6 years gulf experience in designing, assembling, commissioning execution etc having valid GCC license too looking for a suitable. Contact: 0096898052942 Email: azamjeelani78@ gmail.com

Indian Electrical Engineer more than 16 years experience in MEP field in Oman seeks suitable placement holding valid Omani driving license release available.

Contact: 91268250

Civil Engineer (B.Tech), Indian male 24 years with 1+years Indian experience,(Certified in Staad Pro/ Quantity Survey/ Auto Cad).Looking for a Suitable position. Available In Sultanate of Oman (Muscat) on Visit Visa. Contact: 92157694. E-mail: mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com

Civil Engineer (Indian male) 5 years experience in Oman valid Oman driving license looking for a suitable placement NOC available.

Contact: +968 95941909 Email: ginushrool@gmail.com

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

Mechanical Engineer 27 yrs Indian male 4 yrs GCC experience looking for suitable positions in QA/ QC technical service.

Contact: 98843671 Email: ifthikharahmedpo@hotmail.com Network Engineer degree in computer science CCNA, MCSA with experience and NOC. Contact: 92346191 Mechanical Engineer with 4yrs exp in maintenance, design, contracting firms with GCC D / license Contact: 95712436 & tejab17@gmail.com Diploma Civil Engineer Indian male, 15 yrs GCC experience, valid oman D/L, NOC available, seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 99794456 B.E Civil Engineer with 7.5 years experience (6.5 years Oman) in project planning execution NOC, D/L available. Contact: 92597530 Civil Engineer with 3 years experience driving license & NOC. Contact: 98240765 Work shop incharge Automobile Engineer, Oman well experience in workshop & transportable to join locally with local release valid Oman driving license.

Contact: 93215759 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 B.Tech Civil Engineer 9 years experience in Oman, hotels, shopping malls high rise buildings, local NOC available. Contact: 00968- 97355400 Email: mianwaqas169@gmail.com

Indian Safety officer, 29 yrs, 6 years experienced, 2 years in GCC, currently in visit visa, wanted suitable placement. 92110670. paul.jpjohnson@gmail.com Indian male, Mechanical Engineer having 1year experience, on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact: 97416564, Email:jovinmathias@gmail.com Site Supervisor 3 years Diploma Civil Engineering 7 years experience in Oman driving license.

Contact: 00968- 98524276 Email: murtaza06249@gmail.com Building Engineer, Senior level 9 yrs experience, Projects management, Coordination, Quantities Surveying Engineer contracts, civil software’s & AutoCAD looking for senior level position, NOC available. Contact: 79097475 Email: a-shaqfa@hotmail.com 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.

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SITUATION WANTED ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Indian male Software Engineer (BE). Contact: 92326607 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 7+ years GCC experience, Civil Engineer looking for suitable position. Contact: 79095572 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.

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Contact: 93101283 7+years PMP, RMP Certified Civil Engineer looking for suitable position. Contact: 93651835 Mechanical Engineer, Indian, Male, 30yrs. Experienced in Steam turbines and Thermal Power house seek employment.

Contact - +91 8130553668 or mohamedshah7@gmail.com Civil Engineer, young Indian having almost 2 years experience looking for a challenging position seeks suitable position in Oman/ GCC. Please contact 92718490, Email ID: uvais.pk82@gmail.com Sr. Electrical Engineer with17+ yrs of exceptional exp in spear heading strategic planning and project management initiatives & executing various high rise residential & commercial building as well as roads and highway project with proficiency in installation, seeking a challenging position in a dynamic organization.

Contact 96570891 Indian male 24 ,B.E ( E.C.E ) graduate with 3 years of experience in the fields of BMS and Low current systems and has good knowledge about Electronic Security Systems, currently working in Oman, NOC Available. Contact: 94737033/ mohdmuhafez45@gmail.com

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 Female-MBA, having 12 years of Gulf experience in teaching field, seeking suitable placement. Email:farhazama@gmail. com. Contact-99822708 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, 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 qualified, distinction holder with 6 yrs teaching experience in colleges.

Contact : 91360147.

HOSPITALITY Qualified Graduate from New Zealand, seeking job in hospitality with five years experience from New Zealand & UAE with valid driving license. Contact: 90834121 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 Indian B.Tech 5+ years experience in IT as java programmer / application support seeking placement.

Contact: 9254719 Email: smerin@gmail.com Indian male ITI 16 yrs of experience, seeking for suitable electrical & MBS foreman. Security system. Release letter available. Contact: 94067480 Oracle DBA / EBS Developer, 9+ exp in IT banking & finance domain, currently in Muscat NOC Available. Can join immediately.

Contact: 91945716 Email: sandeep.partab@gmail.com Indian Male, MCA Graduate, 15 yrs exp in ERP, CSM Certified, seeking suitable role.NOC Available.

Contact : GSM : 90189284 Email: meetlibran@gmail.com

Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961

IT Support Engineer, Exp 3 years in Oman 2 years in India.

Contact 94672759

Civil Engineer (Sudanese) with 7 years of experience in Oman (residential, commercial & gov. buildings). Contact : 97370324

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

Electrical Engineer, 24 yrs, Indian Male, Fresher, Training Undertaken in Electrical Draughtsman, Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting and Industrial Automation. Contact: 94989767, Email: Junaiz987@gmail.com Pakistani male Diploma Civil Engineer 4yrs exp in Oman bulling & mega projects, valid license Oman. Contact: 98921022 Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.

PH: 93837973 Indian male, Structural Engineer looking for job in structural design field. Having 6 years of experience in design field. Residing in Muscat.

Contact - 91176187 Email: syam036@gmail.com

Telecom and Network Engineer with a bachelor degree, CCNA & CCNP certified seeking a suitable job in a good company.

Contact: 95613900

IT

MEDICAL

Young Indian Post Graduate (MBA) with experience of 12 years in IT Administration & Management seeking a suitable opportunity. Contact: 0091 9847496029 / 99322484

Iraqi Dentist female, MOH license seeks suitable job in clinic in Muscat. Contact 97891219

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

Veterinary Doctor: Indian Female looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 96906534 /99014885, Email: monishmajeed@gmail.com Filipino male Medical / Sales representative with 3 yrs experience is looking for suitable job in Oman.

Contact: 92610394 Indian female Dentist looking for suitable placement, dataflow completed. Contact: 96410448 / 99606013

Indian male 26 yrs, Graduate, 3 years experience with Air India seeking suitable opportunity with reputed firms. Contact: 98847095

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

Contact 95175192

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE

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 Fresh 22 yrs old diploma in Mechatronic, industrial automation all plc looking for suitable job,presently on family visa. Contact: 92162445 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

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 13 yrs experience in retail sector seeking a suitable job D/L, Oman & Saudi Arabia. Contact: 00966-593296760 Email: azeemuddinkhan26@gmail.com An experienced person in joinery / fit out looking for working partner job. NOC & local release is available.

Contact: 90872012

BS in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 years(Power Plants).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com

Indian male MBA 14 yrs exp in sales & marketing, 4 yrs in building materials in Oman NOC & D/L Available, looking for a managerial position. Contact: 93956234

B.Com,IICL Certified Container Inspector(No.150850),Visit Visa, Six months experience, need placement. Phone 90880935,99023279, Email solexyesudas@gmail.com.

Multinational FMGC experienced, qualified Sri Lankan lady seeking employment in Muscat. Marketing, Brands, Sales, Communication. Oman exp & DL available.

98250829

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

BBA professional with experience in Store Operations, Logistics and Retail. In Oman on visit visa, Mobile: 99660641, Email: suhaib_jamal60@hotmail.com

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.

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

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

Contact 92956848

Sales executive 15 years experience in Oman with valid D/L and NOC. Contact: 93924737

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

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

E.N.T Specialist (Otolaryngologist), Yemeni-male, looking for job.

Mobile: 00201096542706 Email: aymanjalilorl@gmail.com

Computer Engineer, Indian male24, job search in #it #hotel #sales & others. additional pro diploma certificates & 4 months GCC exp. on visit-visa. Contact : 92012341

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

Contact: 94744706 Email: georgemathewsiby@gmail.com

MEDICAL

Male, looking for sales & marketing job, Oman license holder.

Contact: 95642740, Email: shaijichakkara@gmail.com Indian male, D/L 18+ years (Oman) work experience in HR, Sales & General Office Admin areas (MA. Public Admin, MBA (CR), PGDSCM (logistics & supply chain management) seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 91391540 Email: marsvenkat2012@gmail.com

LOGISTICS 29 years MBA 7 years experience in Oman in logistics seeks immediate placement. NOC from current employer is available.

Contact 93891668

SALES / MARKETING

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

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 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 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 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 23 yrs graduate in mechanical engineering and diploma in HVAC designing and drafting looking for a job in Oman.

Contact number: +96890834846 Email: abdulquddusruknuddin@ gmail.com An Indian Engineer is available for execution of pragmatic, need of the hour, worldwide relevant Rare engg/ technical courses.

Contact - 9109 6940 kpopragmatic@gmail.com INDIAN Male Civil Engineer (BEFresh) looking suitable position.

Please contact Mobile: 98327644 Proven my profession as a General Manager who is able to motivate a sales force and focus it on success. Adept at administrative organization utilizing talent and resource and meeting or exceeding all sales goals. Experience 13 Years Inside- outside Oman, following activities :( construction – real estate - fit out - pipe lain - Infrastructure) Contact: - Oman 71146111 INDIAN MALE network cabling technician (19-years gulf experience) seeking for suitable placement. Mobile no: 00918089909265 (india) email: mohithavp@gmail.Com

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Indian male, 18 years Oman experience in purchase, sales & stores with valid D/L, NOC available.

Contact: 95273552 FMCG Professional with 18 yrs Oman experience in heading the business looking for opening.

Contact: 92787747 Indian male 37 years MBA graduate in marketing with 9yrs of experience in UAE in field of brand promotions & marketing with UAE D/L on a visit seeking suitable position.

Conatct 95792820 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 Indian male 9 yrs exp in FMGC as Sales Executive looking for suitable placement, NOC available.

Contact: 94636470

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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.

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

Investor with fixed returns also welcome.

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Affordable rates all types of curtain blind.#99539521/ 95615642 We undertake new construction & maintenance & gypsum works.

Contact 92711506, ammarayyub@gmail.com Pest control treatments. Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact: 99344723 Carpet & sofa shampooing general cleaning & polishing Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact: 24707833 Marble crystallization & grinding, Ocean Center L.L.C. # 92705130

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

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

Split unit & widow unit A.C servicing & maintenance Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area. #95323517

Maintenance, Sub contract work electrical work, plumbing work.

Contact: 97895741

Window unit & split unit A.C servicing & repairing - Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area. Contact: 99557080

We do building maintenance all kind of works.# 99247663

Plumbing, painting, electro works contact Midawa Trading & Cont. EST. Contact: 98937266

Split unit & window unit A.C servicing & maintenance - Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area. Contact: 96236476

Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & antitermite treatment, general cleaning painting,Plumbing,Electrical, shifting. Contact Mundhir Al-Rizaiqi trading. L.L.C. # 24810137, 99450130

Al Farzdaq Al Fedhi Trad all maintenance electric plumbing, CCTV camera, painting tiles, A/C servicing.

Contact Jahural Islam : 96524904 House shifting packing.

Contact: 99657644 / 98518013 Marble Restoration, Mosaic tiles polishing, carpet shampooing, maintenance. Contact ABU QABAS99320217 /24788722 Water proofing ABUQABASContact 99320217/24788722

Spoken Arabic class for Non Arabic Speakers & English class for Malayalam Speakers

in Azaiba and Ruwi earn in two months

tion guaranteed

Tel: 95244310

Karate and self defense classes at Azaiba 18 Nov Street. RO 10 per month twice a week Monday and Tuesday 6. 30 TO 7. 30. PM. Contact: 98294551