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FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

Newly introduced bus services in Muscat have been warmly welcomed by people living in the city, especially those who have been waiting long for an alternative. >A3

On the occasion of the graduation of the first group of students from the Sultan Qaboos University in 1990

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Police plan tougher rules for driving instructors sure that learners are fully trained before they get on the road. Even if trainees say they are ready to drive, the instructors will not be allowed to ask learners to drive on the roads, he said. He explained that the new strategy would stop this and impose strict regulations for each stage of driver training.

Instructors would be barred from putting drivers on road until they are fully trained

FAHAD AL GHADANI

fahadnews@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Learner drivers will be stopped from hitting Oman’s roads before they are fully ready, under new plans aimed at overhauling the driving training process. The plans include tightening rules to stop driving instructors from putting learners on road as soon as they enrol.

“In a move to stop driving trainers from pushing trainees to drive in real-time road without having the enough training to deal with

SAFETY FIRST: The new strategy will focus on every stage of the driving training process. – File photo

real traffic situations, Royal Oman Police (ROP) is working on a new strategy,” a reliable police source said. “The move comes as a part of strategy to curb road accidents in the Sultanate in general,” added the source.

He explained that the strategy is based on suggestions made at traffic safety meetings. Experts are working on a full strategy which will deal with the different stages of driving and training.

“It is certainly not safe for some

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OIL AND GAS SECTOR

Hundreds of jobs of Omanis at risk REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com Gas leak Meanwhile, at least 13 people suffered injuries following ammonia gas leak in a factory in Rusayl last night. Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance tweeted that they were able to control the leak. Some Workers suffered light to medium injuries due to gas inhalation.

MUSCAT: Hundreds of Omani jobs in the oil and gas sector are at imminent risk of being cut, a trade union official has said.

A top official at the Ministry of Manpower said that providing jobs to Omani citizens is top priority for the government, and a committee meeting will be held Tuesday to discuss possible job losses.

On the verge Some 635 more Omani workers at a construction company in the oil and gas sector are on the verge of losing their jobs, said the trade union official, though the ministry official countered that saying some of the jobs were contracts simply coming to an end.

“We have learnt that one construction company in the oil and gas sector has informed the government that 635 Omanis will be laid off. In the first phase, 90 will lose jobs and in the coming months rest...,” Saud Salmi,

chairman of oil and gas trade union, told Times of Oman.

“We have seen the letter sent by the company to the government. We are in touch with the workers. Companies are citing oil price dip and lack of projects to lay off the workers,” Salmi added.

Oil prices fallout The oil and gas unions had announced a strike this month to protest against the move. However, none of them revealed their stance on the strike. >A2

GOLF FORE AUTISM

Special initiative planned to raise awareness on autism TARIQ AL HAREMI

tariqh@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Cases of autism are on the rise in the Sultanate and a special initiative has been planned to raise awareness. #OmanPride looks at an initiative started by Steve Johnson and his family, called “Golf Fore Autism”, to bring focus to the issue of autism.

Johnson also plans to conduct a series of workshops to educate parents, caregivers and teachers on how to identify behavioural and conditional aspects of an autistic child as well as how to deal with them.

“The concept started when we

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His Majesty to preside over military parade MUSCAT: A military parade will be held on November 18 at the celebrations ground at Hisn Al Shumoukh in the wilayat of Manah under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Sheikh Saba’a bin Hamdan Al Saadi, Secretary General of the Higher Committee for the National Day Celebrations, said. He said that all preparations for the 45th National Day celebrations had been completed. -ONA ON BEHALF OF HM

Saudi summit MUSCAT: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, His Highness Sayyid Asa’ad bin Tariq Al Said will head to the sisterly Saudi Arabia today on a two-day visit, during which he will lead the Sultanate’s delegation at the 4th Summit of ArabSouth American countries, due to be held in Riyadh. -ONA HM confers Orders >A4, A6

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Four Omanis die in Suwaiq road crash MUSCAT: Four Omanis were killed in a road crash in Suwaiq yesterday, police officials said.

“It was a head on collision between two vehicles. Two were burnt to death and two succumbed to their injuries in the hospital,” police officials told the Times of Oman. On Saturday also, four Omanis, including two police officials, were killed in a road crash in Al Manara near Ibri.

According to government data, until July this year, 375 people, including 253 Omanis, died in road accidents in Oman.

trainees to hit the roads as soon as they enrol. They won’t be able to deal with real-time traffic situations,” noted the source.

He added that the new strategy would focus on every stage of the driving training process and en-

Welcome move Road safety experts feel this is a welcome move by the authorities.

“I feel they must pass a test before receiving their learner licence and have a mandatory number of practice hours to complete before receiving their provisional licence,” said Shaima Al Lawati of the Oman Road Safety Association.

She added that the initial learning should be done in allocated areas for trainees, to avoid serious accidents. “The concerned authorities can allocate duplicate traffic roads in different areas like they do for drum training before they drive on real roads,” she said. >A3

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#OMANPRIDE noticed something was wrong in the developmental stages of our eldest son. We took him to different centres in Muscat to get him diagnosed, but we didn’t get a definitive answer,” said Johnson, Golf Course Superintendent, Almouj Golf.

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ia, Johnson’s son was diagnosed with a Sensory Processing Disorder, which is an aspect of the Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Lack of knowledge They wanted to bring awareness after they “noticed a lack of knowledge about autism and a lack of education among parents, teachers and caregivers.”

The Golf Fore Autism charity event will target corporations and businesses in Muscat and encourage them to play a game of golf at the Almouj golf course, which will enable them to network and build relationships at the event, which will take place on Thursday, November 12. >A6

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HM receives message HM confers Civil Order from Mahmoud Abbas on ARADO official

Omantel’s OMR50m sukuk by early 2016

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Majority stateowned Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) plans to float OMR50 million sukuk or Islamic bond issue by early next year, a top-level official of the firm told Times of Oman. >B1

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said received a written message from President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine, Chairman of the PLO Executive Committee and President of the National Palestinian Authority. >A5

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His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said conferred Oman Civil Order “Second Class” on Dr Rifaat Abdul Halim Al Faouri, Director General of the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO). >A6

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015 Following the sales launch of various zones within the project, we have seen immense interest in it—not only within the Sultanate, but across the region.

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Meanwhile, Saeed bin Nasser Al Saadi, advisor to the Minister of Manpower, told Times of Oman that jobs depend on the supply and demand concept and some are overreacting with their statements.

Projects are over “Some of the jobs were temporary, which means that their contract ends when the projects are over,” the manpower official said.

A few days ago, the Council of Ministers held a session to discuss the layoffs in the oil and gas sector and issued a statement that companies operating in all sectors “should not take such steps without referring to the departments

concerned in the government to find the best possible means that enable them to retain their national manpower.”

“In the latest layoffs also, the government has been informed.

However, it is just a formality. It is not stopping layoffs,” Salmi added.

On Monday, Reuters reported that Oman’s oil minister was looking at ways to cut costs due to low prices. “We are cutting costs but we are not cutting projects,” the news agency quoted Mohammad bin Hamad Al Rumhy, the Minster of Oil and Gas, as saying.

There are more than 20,000 Omanis working in the oil and gas sector in the country, according to union leaders.

Rotana to add 1,500 more rooms in Oman Rotana’s chairman said the project would provide new job opportunities to Omanis and help them cultivate and

ALL SMILES: The Omani tourism sector has witnessed remarkable development over the past years, crystallised through surge in the growth rates of main indices. - Supplied picture

develop skills in the tourism and hospitality sector

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hassan@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: More than 1,500 rooms will be added in Oman, with many Rotana Hotels slated to be built in Muscat, Sohar and Salalah over the next five years.

Nasser Al Nowais, chairman of Rotana, announced on Monday that there are plans to build three, four and five-star category hotels.

He was speaking at a signing event between the Golden Group of Companies (GGC) and Taameer Investment.

The chairman of Rotana said this project would provide new job opportunities for Omanis and help them cultivate and develop their skills in the tourism and hospitality sector.

“Signing the agreement with Rotana Hotels will coincide with the operation of the Salalah International Airport and completing the main stages in the expansion of Muscat International Airport, which shall create a qualitative leap in the number of flights coming to the Sultanate.

“This would require doubling residence and hotel services,”

Taameer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Suleiman bin Masood Al Harthi, said.

“There are 297 hotels located across all governorates of the Sultanate. Hotels in Oman have 15,424 rooms, with a relatively high growth rate of 7.3 per cent during 2014, compared with the previous year,” said Maitha bint Saif Al Mahrouqi, undersecretary of the Ministry of Tourism, while stating that Rotana Hotels would be an appreciated qualitative addition to hotel activity in the Sultanate.

“The Omani tourism sector has witnessed remarkable development over the past years, crystallised through the surge in the growth rates of main indices that measure progress in the sector. At the forefront is the rapid rise in the sector`s added value of up to OMR724 million in 2014, accounting for 2 per cent of the GDP. The number of tourists has surpassed two million, in addition to thousands of jobs provided by the sector for the national labour force,” said Al Mahrouqi.

She added that at the forefront was the rapid rise in the sector`s added value up to OMR724 million in 2014, accounting for 2 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), while the number of tourists surpassed two million visitors, in addition to thousands of jobs being provided by the sec-

tor for the national labour force.

Sheikh Salim bin Ahmad Al Ghazali, GGC and Taameer Chairman said, “We are happy with this strategic alliance and signing the agreement with Rotana Hotels, which reflects a roadmap for our hotel investments in the hospitality, tourism and travel industries in the coming stage.”

Taameer CEO Al Harthi said that the construction of hotels, such as the Wave Muscat Hotel and the Shaza Salalah Hotel and Spa are part of GGC and Taameer investing in this industry due to the steady growth and rapid increase in demand for three, four and five-star hotels and hotel apartments.

“Oman is one of the most diverse and scenic countries in the Arabian Peninsula, blessed with abundant natural beauty and breath-taking landscapes that make it a top attraction for tourists.

Rotana sees Oman as an important growth market, and with our decades of experience and global expertise in hotel management, we are confident we can add value to the hospitality industry in the region and bring a new level of sophistication to the guest experience. Those openings will make a major contribution to the community by providing additional employment opportunities for Omani nationals and strengthen

the local supply chain in support of the country’s developing tourism industry. As we continue to execute our vision of operating 100 hotels by 2020, Rotana looks forward to assuming a central role in elevating the hospitality scene in Oman while meeting the demands of the market,” the Rotana chairman noted.

Rotana, a leading hotel management company in the region, manages the portfolio of more than 100 hotels, 52 of those hotels operate under its different brands, and 54 hotels are in the pipeline, out of which 14 Rotana hotels are scheduled to open in 2016.

Today, Rotana operates a total of 14,000 rooms and suites across 19 cities in 13 countries, and has more than 12,000 employees across its hotels. We are on track to add another 15,000 rooms to increase the count of our host cities to more than 31 across 22 countries in the region and beyond.

GGC and Taameer Investment are among the leading national companies looking for investment in the Sultanate.

Investments vary in the realestate, industrial, financial and service sectors. Since their inception, the two companies have enjoyed stable and rapid growth to become major joint and effective companies in the Sultanate with the help of a dedicated staff and a group of experts.

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Independence day celebrations held Times News Service MUSCAT: A diplomatic reception was held by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Muscat, at Jabrin Ballroom, InterContinental Hotel, on November 4, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia.

The guests included repre-

sentatives of Oman government, diplomatic and consular corps, businessmen, academics, as well as Indonesian citizens in Muscat.

Indonesia gained independence on 17 August, 1945. From that humble beginning, Indonesia has now developed into one of the most robust economies in the world with a relatively steady economic growth.

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HM confers Military Orders on commanders and senior officers Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, handed over the orders

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Supreme Commander, conferred Oman Military Order and Al Amjad Military Order on commanders and senior officers of the security and military units on the occasion of 45th Glorious National Day. As per the Royal Directives, Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed alNu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, handed over the orders yesterday morning.

Al Amjad Military Order “First Class” was handed over to Maj.Gen Khalifa bin Abdullah al-Junaibi Oman Military Order Oman Military Order “Second Class” was handed over to the following senior officers: Maj.Gen A’mir bin Salim Al A’mri, Maj. Gen Mahad bin Mubarak Al Meshaikhi, Air Vice Marshal Saleh bin Humaid Al Siyabi, Maj. Gen Ahmed bin Ali Kashoob, Maj.Gen Ghosn bin Hilal Al Alawi, Maj.Gen Sulaiman bin Mohammed Al Har-

thy, Maj.Gen Hamad bin Sulaiman Al Hatmi, Maj.Gen Abdullah bin Ali Al Harthy .

Oman Military Order “Third Class” was handed over to the following: Honourable Nasser bin

Said Al Hadabi, Brigadier Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Sarmi, Colonel Sulaiman bin Ali Al Husaini, Lt.Commander Mohammed bin Hamaid Al Wahibi, Commodore Mahmoud bin Abdulrahman Al

Farsi, Brigadier Mohammed bin Salim Al Rowas, Brigadier Mohammed bin Ahmed Al A’mri.

Fourth Class Oman Military Order “Fourth

Class” was handed over to Captain Abdulnoor bin Khamis Al Zedjali, Al Amjad Military Order “Second Class” was handed over to the following senior officers: Honourable Issa bin Said Al Kiyoumi, Briga-

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TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Taxi drivers welcome new bus services but want curbs on illegal transportation ELHAM POURMOHAMMADI

elham@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: While some taxi drivers appear to be unfazed by the introduction of new bus services in Muscat, others say it might negatively affect their business, forcing them to increase their fares.

“I am not against bus services.

It will not change anything for me because it is not the transport company or any other person that is giving me my rizq (sustenance).

Allah is feeding me and my family,” Saeed, a taxi driver, told the Times of Oman.

However, he said that the one issue as important as bus services is the issue of ‘illegal transportation,’ which should be addressed by the authorities to help taxi drivers.

“Just count the number of passengers that you see on the way.

There are not many passengers as there are people, especially expatriates, who are working as drivers with their private vehicles.

Now everybody has a car, whether he is a manager or a simple worker,” Saeed said.

He suggested that the authorities should stop issuing licenses to certain groups of foreign workers, whose job does not directly involve driving to support Omani taxi drivers.

Challenges Ahmed, another taxi driver, painted a gloomy picture of the bus services that are proposed to start in Muscat in the near future for several reasons.

“First of all, many private car owners are Omanis, who love their cars and the comfort of driving in their own cars. It would take years for the existing culture to change. It is not easy,” he said.

The issue of traffic is not going to be resolved any time soon through the new bus services and this itself will pose a challenge to the operation of buses, he added.

Passenger’s choice “There will be many people, who would prefer taxis as they are faster and do not stop many times along the way,” he said, adding that it would be difficult to run buses on high-speed routes.

Asked if he is going to charge more after bus services start, Ahmed said if he did not have many passengers, he would have no option, but to increase the fares. Abduallah, who has been working as taxi driver for the past

dier Udday bin Hilal Al Ma’awali, Brigadier Ibrahim bin Said Al Riyami, Brigadier Ahmed bin Abdullah Al-Hassani, Brigadier Idris bin Abdulrahman Al Kindi, Brigadier Nassir bin Saleh Al Ma’awali, Brigadier Hafeedh bin A’mir Al Shanfari, Brigadier Said bin Faraj Al Rabee, Colonel Sulaiman bin Hamad Al Farsi, Colonel Dr. Saif bin Zahir Al Salmi, Brigadier Ali bin Abdullah Al Marhoon, Brigadier A’mir bin Said Al-Hajri, Brigadier Mussalam bin Salim AlJunaibi, Brigadier Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Hosani, Brigadier Rashid bin Salim Al-Badi, Brigadier Eng. Mohammed bin Awadh Al-Rowas, Brigadier Ahmed bin Darwish Al-Zedjali, Brigadier Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Jabri, Colonel Abdullah bin Saleh AlGhilani, Colonel Badr bin Talib AlShaqsi, Brigadier Mohammed bin Yousef Al-Harthy, Colonel Said bin Mohammed Al-Jabri, Al Amjad Military Order “Third Class” was handed over to Lt.Colonel Khalfan bin Ali Al-Ma’amari.

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by His Majesty, the Supreme Commander comes in appreciation for their loyalty in serving this dear homeland and His Majesty, and their dedication in carrying out the national duty.

The orders’ handing over ceremony was attended by Nasr bin Hamoud Al-Kindi, Secretary General of the Royal Court Affairs, Lt.Gen Hassan bin Mohsen Al-Shraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs and Lt.Gen Said bin Ali Al-Hilali, Head of the Internal Security Service. — ONA

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First of all, many private car owners are Omanis, who love their cars and the comfort of driving in their own cars. It would take years for the existing culture to change.

Ahmed, Taxi driver

decade, also said he may have to charge the passengers more if his business is negatively affected.

tourists will come to the country and explore different parts of the city, Mohamed pointed out.

Positive Aspect However, Mohamed, another taxi driver, chose to see the positive side of the story.

“I may have to change the routes where I am working now.

These bus services are for the main roads so I can give services to passengers, who want to reach a bus station (located) on the main route,” he noted.

Also, if a proper public transport system is implemented, more

Business will improve “Of course, our business will improve if more tourists visit the city,” he said, adding that he would support bus services as his family members, who do not have a car, will also benefit from a cheaper and safer transport option.

Hopefully, more people will be encouraged to use the buses and the traffic will be reduced gradually, he said.

Ahmed Ali Al Bulushi, chief

‘Bus services will make a big difference to traffic in Muscat’ Staff Reporter MUSCAT: The newly introduced bus services in Muscat have been warmly welcomed by the residents of the city, especially those who have been waiting long for an alternative to using taxi drivers, some of whom are considered dishonest and unprofessional. This year’s National Day is not only a celebration of the Sultanate’s great achievements, but also marks the start of the operation of a new route connecting Ruwi and Mebela through a number of new and modern buses.

According to the Oman National Transport Company (Mwasalat), the new route will start operating from November 22. It will be a welcome addition to the two current routes–Ruwi-Wadi Kabir and Ruwi-Wadi Adai.

On the Times of Oman’s (TOO’s) Facebook page, people from different walks of life, both Omanis and expatriates, appreciated the decision to expand and improve the bus network in Muscat. While some dubbed it ‘long overdue,’ there was a unanimous opinion that it will help make commuting around the city easier.

‘Big success’ Rohit said the new system will be a ‘big success’ and will make life easier for people living in the city, given the frequency of the bus services, the number of routes and the fixed fares. Smilu also welcomed the move, saying these services should have been introduced a long time

executive officer of the Oman National Transport Company (Mwasalat) had told the Times of Oman earlier that taxi drivers will be considered ‘partners’ in the implementation of an effective public transport system in the city.

“They will reach places that we

ago. “But better late than never,” he said, adding that bus transport will make a ‘big difference’ to the traffic.

Belated decision Basil also described the move as a belated decision considering the fact that Oman is a developed country. However, he expressed hope that the new services will lead to healthy competition between taxi and bus services, as a result of which passengers will enjoy better services at reasonable prices. Ratu said travelling in a taxi is sometimes not a pleasant experience for women, especially if they are alone.

Alvin also expressed his disappointment with taxi drivers, who overcharge passengers, especially expatriates. However, some people have sympathised with taxi drivers. “While a public transport system would certainly be a welcome addition to Muscat’s transport network, has anyone given any thought to the hundreds of taxi drivers and their families, whose livelihood would be jeopardised by this?”

Zainab asked.

Some people like Sagar said taxis will still remain their preferred choice as buses are slow and stop at many places.

TOO’s readers also highlighted the importance of raising awareness and promoting the culture of using public transport, introducing bus services in other parts of Oman and introducing city train services. Some also called on bus users to maintain personal hygiene.

cannot reach. We will only work through the main routes.

“They can work as feeders.

Also, there might be some people, who would like to take a taxi directly to their destination without stopping en-route,” Al Bulushi further added.

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A1 instructors welcome ROP’s move on learners She also noted that training should be imparted on a mock machine so that learners can drive under different conditions, such as rain, floods and other emergencies.

Members of the public have also expressed their concerns about learners driving on the road without any experience.

“Such trainees might meet with fatal accidents as they are not eligible yet to drive in real time,” said Saud Al Salmi, a Mabela resident.

Driving training business Ahmed Al Balushi, a driving instructor based in Muscat, welcomed the ROP’s move, saying it will regulate the driving training business and also protect trainees and instructors’ vehicles from accidents. “The whole process is in a mess now and such a move will organise procedures. I usually give more time for first time driving lessons and avoid asking my trainees to drive in real time before I am completely sure that he is capable of controlling the vehicle on the road,” said Al Balushi.

Push their trainees He added that there are some driving instructors, who find it okay to push their trainees to real road driving in a very short time.

“Many trainees get into accidents because they are pushed without being given enough training in real time driving,” said Al Balushi. “I was asked to take the car on a busy road on the very first day of my class. I was scared and confused and made tons of mistakes like using the wrong indicator, slowing down and speeding incorrectly, thus confusing the other drivers on the road,” said a driving trainee.

Certified by ROP Last year, ROP announced that driving instructors have to be trained and certified by ROP under new rules to regulate the standard of teaching. The process is likely to regulate the fee charged by the instructors and institutions. All driving instructors should be certified by the ROP.

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Saraya Bandar Jissah on track to deliver mega luxury development With a site area spanning 2.2 square kilometers, the development will deliver 398 exclusive residential units in five distinct residential zones — Zaha, Nameer, Wajd, Na’eem and Safa

Times News Service MUSCAT: Saraya Bandar Jissah is on track to deliver a one-of-akind luxury development, with two 5-star beachfront hotels, a boutique hotel and a resort hotel that will be operated by world-class operators—the Jumeirah Group, five residential zones, and a stateof-the-art recreational facility,

staff accommodation and technical zone.

At a preview event held to show the rapid progress being made on the construction site, Mohammed Al Hadeethi, senior construction manager of Saraya Bandar Jissah said, “Representing the team working tirelessly behind making this project, a true landmark in the Sultanate, I am pleased to report that overall project completion is (making) exemplary headway in line with the planned timeline.”

With a site area spanning 2.2 square kilometres, the development will deliver 398 exclusive residential units in five distinct residential zones—Zaha, Nameer, Wajd, Na’eem and Safa.

Zaha, the first residential zone to be introduced in the market last year, has gained outstanding momentum, inundating the Saraya Bandar Jissah sales centre with strong interest in residential properties. Launched in April, Nameer, which is set back from the beachfront, with close proximity to the two five-star hotels, 33 villas were opened for sale and have been gaining in popularity.

Located on the highest developed point with panoramic views, Wajd will feature exclusive villas and is anticipated to become one of the

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most sought after addresses in the region.

Saraya Bandar Jissah is a bustling construction site, with over 2,500 workers in all trades, from Carillion Alawi, Leighton Middle East, Towell Construction, Ghantout Transportation and General Contracting, Bumi, Drake and Scull and Wolf, who are working on the different construction packages all over the site.

Lee O’Donoghue, vice president, Marketing and Sales, at Saraya Bandar Jissah commented, “Fol-

lowing the sales launch of various zones within the project, we have seen immense interest in it—not only within the Sultanate, but across the region. We believe that there is growing demand for luxury residences, as well as integrated, mixed-use projects, such as Saraya Bandar Jissah and are pleased to demonstrate to our colleagues in the press that all progress is gradually moving towards and culminating into developing a world-class ITC within the stunning natural landscape of the Sultanate.”

Looking at the overall site infrastructure work, Carillion Alawi is in the planned phase of laying down the services network and has achieved more than 60 per cent of the overall completion. The plan is to commission all the networks and be ready for the final connection to external services in the first quarter of 2016.

On the beachfront, Leighton Middle East is advancing its progress on the construction of the Jumeirah Hotels.

The structure of the Resort Hotel has seen great advancements, with the target to complete the whole exterior structure before the end of the year with the excavation of the main pool achieving 40 per cent of the planned progress and the superstructure of the dive centre being completed. Overall, the Resort Hotel is over 20 per cent completed.

Meanwhile, the construction of the Boutique Hotel is at in the enabling work stage, with it being 42 per cent complete and is progressively advancing in rock cutting

and stabilisation by specialist contractor, Bumi Geo Engineering.

At the other end of the site and along the main road leading to Yiti is the construction of staff accommodation, which is a cluster of 13 buildings ranging from single to three-storied building that will eventually house employees of the two Jumeirah Hotels and some of Saraya Bandar Jissah’s staff. The structure for five out of 13 buildings is complete and 60 per cent of all structural slabs have been poured on site, making for significant development from Ghantoot Transporting and General Contracting Establishment (GTGC), following the last visit.

Residential contractor Towell is ramping up its resources in order to meet demand at the three residential areas—Zaha, Nameer and Wajd. The Zaha residential area has been taking shape at a fast pace, with the completion of the structural work for of all the 29 detached villas and the same for the 14 twin villas. Casting the foundation for all apartment buildings has been achieved and the secondfloor slab has been completed for seven of the 21 villas. Approximately, Zaha is 22 per cent complete and due for completion in the beginning of 2017.

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NEW PARTNERSHIP: In partnership with OBC, Awasr is preparing to launch its Internet services to create new dynamic experiences for homes and businesses across Oman. — OK Mohammed Ali/Times of Oman

Awasr signs major deal with Oman Broadband Company Times News Service MUSCAT: To mark the celebrations of Oman’s 45th National Day, Awasr, the Sultanate’s purpose-built fibre broadband service provider, announced a new partnership with Oman Broadband Company (OBC).

The agreement was signed in the presence of Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and Communications, at a ceremony held at the Chedi Muscat. The agreement was signed by Sayyid Taimur bin As’sad Al Said, chairman of Awasr, and Said bin Abdullah Al Mantheri, chief executive officer (CEO) of OBC. The agreement will allow Awasr to access OBC’s fibre optic broadband network, which already reaches over 70,000 residential and business properties in Muscat.

“We are excited to support a new service provider through our network. This is a strong example of how Oman’s National Broadband Strategy is coming to life and can make a difference,” said OBC CEO Al Manthari.

“The ultimate aim of the strategy is to develop a shared telecom infrastructure that is utilised by all licensed services providers in the country; this will allow them to focus on delivering smart services through a single network, rather than investing their resources into building standalone networks. We are stronger together,” he added.

In partnership with OBC, Awasr is preparing to launch its ultra-fast Internet services to create new dynamic experiences for homes and businesses across the Sultanate. Awasr is set to introduce its initial fibre optic broadband solutions next year across Muscat, including in the districts of Al Khoud, Al Mawaleh, Al Hail, Shatti Al Qurum, Al Mubailah and Al Ghubra.

Ghaith Al Darmaki, Awasr’s project director, commented,

VITAL PACT: Agreement will allow Awasr to access OBC’s fibre optic broadband network, which reaches over 70,000 residential and business properties, in Muscat. — OK Mohammed Ali/Times of Oman

“By providing services through OBC’s fibre optic network, Awasr can deliver considerably higher speeds and enhance the local market’s online experience with reliable state-of-the-art connections.” “Our cutting-edge technology will boost the Sultanate’s digital infrastructure and act as an enabler for small and medium enterprises, whilst offering home users the opportunity to experience the full power and enjoy ability of the Internet,” he added.

Al Darmaki also pointed out, “Our teams have already started trial phases in certain areas to ensure that quality remains at the helm of our operation. During these trials, our network has successfully delivered connections of up to 1 billion bits per second (Gbps) with our test users.”

Awasr’s Head of Operations, Garry Lewis, added, “Awasr will launch some of its high-speed services to both home and business customers in early 2016, with additional product releases taking place throughout the year. Those interested in benefiting from our services will soon have a wide range of channels to obtain more details about the full scope of our broadband packages.”

Bringing proven technology

and international experience to Oman, Awasr has partnered with a number of industry specialists from across the globe to ensure a new market experience, one centred on quality and delivery. It is also a key partner in Singapore’s ViewQwest, which provides expertise with13 years of market-leadership characterizing its credentials.

Vignesa Moorthy, CEO of ViewQwest, one of Singapore’s pioneering broadband Internet service providers, said, “ViewQwest is happy to have entered into a strategic partnership with Awasr, Oman’s first purpose-built fibre broadband service provider.”

“Our achievements in Singapore, which are attributed to our strategic vision in delivering premium value, will enable us to work closely with Awasr and drive the quality and success of its services. ViewQwest understands consumers’ need for speed, thus we have always been first in the race to offer the fastest broadband services in Singapore—we were the first to launch a 2Gbps home broadband service.

We are confident that Awasr is well-equipped to deliver new industry-leading experiences to the Omani market,” he added.

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Just three days to go for UK band show Times News Service MUSCAT: It’s just three days to go until one of the UK’s finest bands, the Stereophonics, arrives in Oman to play to crowds at the Shangri La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Amphitheatre.

Once again, Times of Oman, in association with organisers Alive Entertainment, is giving away two fan pit tickets (worth OMR50 each) on each day in the countdown to the performance.

To win, simply like Alive Entertainment Oman’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/aliveoman) , then come to our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/timesofoman) and like it (if you haven’t already) and type “I want to see the Stereophonics”.

Of course if you don’t want to leave it to chance, tickets are still on sale at the Mackenzie’s Café & Deli for what promises to be a sellout show.

Stereophonics concert is being organised by Alive Entertainment in association with HI FM. S T R AT E G I C P R O G R A M M E

Forum on ‘Red Tide’ begins

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said received a written message from President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) and President of the National Palestinian Authority.

Warm welcome The message was received by His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, when he received here on Monday, Dr Ahmed Abdul Salam Hassan Majdalani, Chairman of the Palestinian Pension Au-

thority. Sayyid Fahd welcomed the guest and his accompanying delegation.

The Palestinian guest conveyed the greetings of the Palestinian president along with his best wishes of continuous success to His Majesty the Sultan and the Omani people further progress and growth. He also conveyed congratulations of the Palestinian leadership to the Sultanate on the 45th Glorious National Day, hailing the permanent support and assistance provided by the Sultanate to the Palestinian people.

Sayyid Fahd affirmed the attention accorded by the Sultanate under the leadership of His Majesty

Burjeel Hospital to open in Al Khuwair in March 2016 Burjeel Hospital is part of VPS Healthcare, an integrated healthcare provider with a network of hospitals, chain of medical centres and pharmaceutical manufacturing

The hospital will aim to provide worldclass, specialised medical treatment and services to people in Muscat and across the Sultanate

Times News Service MUSCAT: A seminar on preparing a strategic programme document on the algal bloom (large concentrations of aquatic microorganisms) known as “red tide”, began on Monday under the auspices of Dr. Hamad bin Said Al Oufi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for Fisheries. It’s being organised

by The Research Council, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Dr Al Oufi said the seminar focuses on the reasons behind this phenomenon, its economic effects on fisheries and other economic sectors, such as water desalination plants and tourism sector. The Research Council gave its initial approval during its third meeting in 2014 to approve the research proposal on the red tide phenomenon in Oman. This research proposal was submitted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. - ONA

the Sultan for all that dealing with the Palestinian cause and ensuring the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people.

The meeting reviewed fields of cooperation between the two brotherly countries and means of developing them. It also touched on some aspects pertaining to the social fields that include social insurance and pension, as well as exchanging expertise between the two sides, in addition to reviewing several issues and current developments at the regional and international arenas. The guest commended Oman’s balanced foreign policies and the progress made in all domestic fields. — ONA

MUSCAT: With valet parking, bell boys to carry your luggage, fine dining restaurants and concierge services, the new Burjeel Hospital in Al Khuwair is going to offer “7-star services” to all its visitors.

Come March, the hospital will aim to provide world-class, specialised medical treatment and services to communities in Muscat and across the Sultanate. “One needs to visit Burjeel to actually believe and experience the topnotch health facilities it has to offer. And whether you are there for

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treatment or to visit a patient, you are bound to go back happily satisfied,” said Clancey Francisco Po, chief executive officer (CEO) of Burjeel Hospital.

Other facilities will include play zones for children, providing every visitor with hot and cold towels and music.

The 74-bed hospital will also include a total of 31 consultation rooms.

“The hospital’s pre and post-operative rooms, triage centre, emergency room, labour and delivery

suites, ICU, NICU, Cath Lab, MRI, CT Scan, laboratory, and pharmacy will be equipped, based on the highest clinical standards and will be a one-stop shop for all patients,” CEO Po said, as he announced the opening of the hospital in March 2016 on Monday, along with Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, founder and managing director of VPS Healthcare and Dr. Charles F. Stanford, senior director of VPS Healthcare.

The announcement was made in the presence of Omani dignitaries and government officials.

Burjeel Hospital is part of VPS Healthcare, an integrated healthcare provider with a network of hospitals, chain of medical centres and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and pharmacies across the MENA region.

“The hospital will have all core medical, paramedical, and support services supplied by welltrained, accredited and skilled professionals,” Po added.

Part of the internationally recognized Burjeel Hospital, which is headquartered in Abu Dhabi,

United Arab Emirates, the healthcare facility will also include clinical teams from prominent hospitals and universities from North America, Europe, and other continents.

“We are committed to offering the best healthcare services to the growing community in what is one of the most promising countries in the region. We are confident that the new medical hub will be recognized as one of the leading hospitals in Oman. This is also an important milestone for the brand, as we continue our expansion across the region,” said Vayalil.

Burjeel Hospital will have premiere and deluxe in-patient rooms and the medical hub will house centres of excellence and clinics, such as obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, cardiology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, urology, psychiatry and neurology, dermatology and cosmetology, ENT, sleep medicine, endocrinology, internal medicine, family medicine, dentistry, general surgery, and plastic surgery.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015 The 3rd Business Opportunities Forum (BOF) will seek to establish five new companies from scratch. These companies will be supported by securing contracts for them.

Said bin Saleh Al Kiyoumi, OCCI Chairman

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OMR20b business expected at forum MUSCAT: To be held next Monday, under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, the third Business Opportunities Forum (BOF) will see the participation of 40 companies, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI)

Chairman Said bin Saleh Al Kiyoumi, said at a press conference on Monday.

During the press conference, he said that the firms will take part at the forum with contracts, projects and tenders worth OMR20 billion (about USD 52 billion). -ONA

HM CONFERS CIVIL ORDER His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said conferred Oman Civil Order “Second Class” on Dr Rifaat Abdul Halim Al Faouri, Director General of the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO), in appreciation of his efforts in serving ARADO and its objectives. The order was handed over by His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, when he received Dr Al Faouri in his office yesterday. -ONA

His Majesty confers Military Orders Conferring of military orders by His Majesty, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, comes in appreciation for their loyalty and dedication in carrying out the national duty

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, conferred Oman Military Order and Al Amjad Military Order on commanders of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) and senior officers on the occasion of 45th Glorious National Day. Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib Al Busaidi, Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs, handed over in his office at Bait Al Falaj Camp yesterday Oman Military Order “Second Class” to Maj. Gen Mattar bin Salim bin Rashid Al Balushi, Commander of the Royal Army of Oman (RAO), Air Vice Marshal Mattar bin Ali bin Mattar Al Obaidani, Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) and Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis bin Abdullah Al Ra’eesi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO).

Sayyid Badr also handed over Al Amjad Military Order “First Class” on Maj Gen Salim bin Musallam bin Ali Qatan, Commandant of the National Defence College.

Oman Military Order “3rd Class” was handed over to the following senior officers:

HONOURED: Oman Military Order and Al Amjad Military Order were conferred on commanders of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) and senior officers, on the occasion of 45th Glorious National Day. – 0NA

Brigadier Awadh bin Mohammed Al Meshaikhi, Brigadier Nasser bin Sultan Al Harthy, Air Commodore Salim bin Khalfan Al Rahbi, Brigadier Nasser bin Mohammed Al Harthy, Air Commodore Al Zubair bin Mohammed Al Zubair, Commodore Ya’qoob bin Yousef Al Kamashki, Brigadier Rashid bin Hamadan Al Ma’amari, Air Commodore Maktoum bin Salim Al Mazrouei, Brigadier Hamad bin Rashid Al Balushi, Brigadier Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Kathiri, Brigadier Mohammed bin Shamis Al Bathashi, Commodore Abdullah bin Ali Al Yahya’ee, Brigadier Sulaiman bin Salim Al Daihani, Brigadier Khamis bin Ali Al Alawi, Brigadier Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Fahdi, Air Commodore Nasser bin Hamdoon Al Harthy, Air Commodore Yaqoob bin Saud Al Tobi, Air Commodore Badr bin Abdullah Al Mahrami, Brigadier Saif bin Mohammed Al Shidi, Brigadier Mohammed bin Saleh Al Shibli, Brigadier Mas’oud bin Ali Al Hattali,

Al Amjad Military Order “Second Class” was handed over to the following senior officers: Commodore Mohammed bin Said Al Hinai, Commodore Khalifa bin Hamad Al Qasmi, Group Captain Salim bin Khalfan Al Aghbari, Civil Officer Salim bin Badr Al Oufi, Civil Officer Ahmed bin Musallam Al Rowas.

Conferring the military orders by His Majesty, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces comes in appreciation for their loyalty and dedication in carrying out the national duty. The Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs congratulated them for being honoured with these orders from the Supreme Commander, wishing them continuous success in serving their country and the Sultan.

The orders’ handing over ceremony was attended by Mohammed bin Nasser Al Rasbi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence and Lt.Gen Ahmed bin Harith Al Nabhani, SAF Chief of Staff. -ONA

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Last year, the “Golf Fore Autism” initiative had raised OMR20,000 for the AEICD. “At the end of the day, it is a good CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) project for companies to invest in the community with money going to the association,” said Johnson.

He added that anyone could join and that they would still receive applications to participate in the charity golf game.

Workshops The main idea behind the initiative is to raise autism awareness and hold workshops for parents, teachers and caregivers, as well as anyone else interested in learning about autism and how to deal with autistic children.

Guest speakers from Autism Awareness Australia will be conducting three strategic workshops, along with the AEICD. The three-day workshop will begin on Friday, May 22 and end on Saturday, May 24. Entrance to the event is free.

The first day will target autism professionals, teachers and early education specialists, classroom assistants and healthcare workers, while the second will target parents, caregivers and any interested audience. The third day will educated the general audience about autism and how to detect early signs of the disorder.

Workshop “This year, we will probably do a similar sort of workshop if we can. We may even try bringing specific people to deal with ‘applied behavioural analysis,’ which helps parents and teachers deal with autistic children in school and at home,” Johnson further said.

“The children are very smart, but as parents, you need to know what is behavioural and what is conditional,” he added.

For more information, contact Johnson at: 95062675

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015 The resignations may complicate attempts to push through sensitive reforms that Tunisia’s international lenders are demanding to curb public spending and kickstart an economy hit by two major militant attacks this year

ESPIONAGE

Iran cyberspy operation shut after raids FRANKFURT: European authorities have taken action to shut down a cyber espionage operation linked to Iran in the first operation of its kind since Tehran signed a nuclear treaty, according to security researchers who located computers used to launch attacks.

The hacker group — dubbed “Rocket Kitten” by security experts who have been hunting the hacker group since early 2014 — has mounted cyberattacks on highprofile political and defence figures globally since that time. The action is likely to hamper Tehran’s efforts to gather sensitive intelligence.

Researchers from security firm Check Point Software said it had informed national computer security response teams in Britain, Germany and the Netherlands, who in turn alerted police in those countries to the locations of “command and control” servers used to mount attacks controlled from Iran. Europol, the FBI and Israel’s security service Shin Bet declined comment. Check Point plans to issue a report later. According to an advance copy obtained by Reuters, the report details how its experts burrowed inside the hacker group’s database, giving them a map of malicious software tools and remote-controlled computers used by the group. — Reuters

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Two Americans, South African shot dead by Jordanian officer The gunman was a senior co-trainer with the rank of captain. The incident occurred at a USfunded security training facility near Amman

AMMAN: A Jordanian army officer shot dead two American military personnel and one South African and wounded six other people on Monday at a US-funded security training facility near Amman, Jordan’s government spokesman said.

The attacker Mohammad Momani told Reuters that the attacker was shot dead by Jordanian security forces; he did not commit suicide as security forces earlier reported.

A Jordanian security source said the gunman was a senior co-

SITE OF INCIDENT: A general view of King Abdullah bin Al Hussein Training Center where a Jordanian officer went on a shooting spree on Monday in Mwaqar near Amman, Jordan on Monday. – Reuters

trainer with the rank of captain.

The incident occurred in a facility that mainly trains Iraqi and Palestinian forces on the outskirts of the capital Amman.

It took place on the 10th anniversary of Al Qaeda suicide bombings that targeted three Amman luxury hotels and killed dozens of people in the worst militant attack in the history of Jordan.

Jordan is now part of the Wash-

ington-led coalition that is trying to defeat IS militants that have seized large tracts of Syria and Iraq, both of which border Jordan.

Trainers The country hosts several hundred US trainers who are part of a military programme to bolster the kingdom’s defences, including the stationing of F16 fighter jets that use Jordanian airfields to hit IS

INTERNAL BICKERINGS

Tunisia ruling party lawmakers quit TUNIS: Thirty-two Tunisian lawmakers accused President Beji Caid Essebsi’s son of meddling and resigned from the ruling party bloc in parliament on Monday, allowing rivals to become the largest party.

Political stability Tunisia has enjoyed a period of political stability following its transition to democracy after its 2011 protest ousted former leader Zine Abidine Ben Ali, but earlier this month brawling broke out between two factions of the Nidaa Tounes party over what critics say were attempts by Essebsi’s son to seize control.

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refusal to hold an executive committee meeting, which is the only legitimate structure of the party,” Hassouna Nasfi, one of the protesting deputies told reporters on Monday.

Protest “We resigned to protest the nondemocratic way in which the party has been managed.”

The resignations may complicate attempts to push through sensitive reforms that Tunisia’s international lenders are demanding to curb public spending and kickstart an economy hit by two major militant attacks this year.

Nidaa Tounes, founded by Essebsi, emerged as a political force

in 2013 to lead popular protests against the Ennahda government, eventually forcing it to step down and make way for a non-partisan transitional government and new elections.

It beat Ennahda in elections last year and went on to form a coalition with its rival. But cracks began to emerge over the party’s structure, direction and appointments after Essebsi senior was elected president and stepped down as its leader.

After the resignations, the Ennahda party has 67 seats and Nidaa Tounes 54 seats in the Tunisian parliament.

Insiders say Nidaa Tounes is now divided into two wings, one led by the Tunisian president’s

son Hafhed Caid Essebsi and the other by Mohsen Marzouk, a former leftist activist and the party’s secretary general.

Resistance Marzouk’s wing resists what some see as an attempt at a hereditary transfer of power and return of the autocratic style of the Ben Ali era. Allies of the president dismiss claims they are looking to place his son into a position of influence.

The camp led by the president’s son is pushing for a larger role through a party restructuring.

Critics say they have not recognised the executive committee as the legitimate body to manage party affairs. — Reuters

positions in neighbouring Syria.

But the kingdom’s role in the war against IS has raise disquiet among some Jordanians about instability at their borders. They fear that Jordan’s stepped-up role in the campaign might lead to attacks in their country. King Abdullah believes fervently that ultra hardline militants pose an existential threat to the kingdom. in Washington, the US State

Department said that the United States is in contact with Jordanian authorities.

“We have received reports about a security incident at the Jordan International Police Training Center. We are in contact with the appropriate Jordanian authorities, who have offered their full support,” department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement. — Reuters

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INDIA Modi to legal fraternity: No institution can remain static them how much time you had devoted for providing legal aid to poor,” said Modi.

Stressing that ensuring justice to poor was very important for India’s overall development, the prime minister added ‘justice for all’ to his slogan of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’

NEW DELHI: Every institution has to evolve in tune with the times, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday at a judicial forum, in an apparent reference to the Supreme Court scrapping the National Judicial Appointment Commission (NJAC) law and retaining the collegium system.

The prime minister also suggested that rendering free legal aid to poor should be a criterion in selection of judges. “No institution can remain static. Changes

MAKING A POINT: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Legal Services Day and Commendation Ceremony, at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi, on Monday. - PTI

are inevitable in tune with the times. There is a need to change the way we think — old things are best and that is why we will not lay our hands on them is not the way,” he said.

The prime minister was addressing a gathering of top judges, law officers and legal experts at the foundation day celebration of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) here with Justice T. S. Thakur, who is set to become

the next Chief Justice, on the dais along with a few other judges.

Free legal services Heaping praise on NALSA for extending free legal services to millions of people, Modi suggested incorporation of the criteria of rendering free legal aid to poor in selection of judges.

“I was telling Justice Thakur with diffidence, when there is recruitment (of judges) can we ask

Support Noting that government will support NALSA’s effort to ensure justice to poor, the prime minister said every institution has to keep changing.

“You have done a great job in improving the institution (NALSA).In every system, the boundary should expand consistently, its characteristics should keep changing and its power should keep growing (har vyavastha mei, nirantar uska daira badhna chahiye, uska roop rang badalna chahiye, unka takat badhte rehna chahiye..),” he said.

Stressing that ensuring justice to poor was very important for India’s overall development, Modi added “justice for all” to his slogan of “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas (Together with all, Development for all).”

“I believe in ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ and with that there must be ‘Sabka Nyay’,” he said.

Besides the Prime Minister and Justice Thakur, Law Minister D. V. Sadanand Gowda, Supreme Court judges including A. R. Dave and Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Justice G. Rohini attended the closing ceremony of the threeday-long function here.

Chief Justice of India Justice

H. L. Dattu said a robust, effective and democratised legal system is necessary to ensure every citizen an equal access to justice, “A robust and effective legal system, that fearlessly upholds the rule of law, is one of the foundational pillars of a democracy.

“However, it is of equal importance that the legal system itself be democratised, which would ensure that every citizen of our country has equal access to the legal system — equally swift, equally effective and equally impartial,” the CJI said in his written message on Legal Services Day on Monday.

Justice Dattu also said that though great strides have been made in breaking down age-old barriers since Independence, there is much that still needs to be done as many sections of society continue to be vulnerable to abuse.

Vulnerable “Ours is a society of great diversity and complexity. While great strides have been made in breaking down age-old barriers in the years since our Independence, there is much that still needs to be done. Many sections of our society continue to be vulnerable to abuse and exploitation in various forms.

“It is essential that these vulnerable sections be provided equal and effective access to justice,” he said. - PTI

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Lord Swraj Paul’s son falls to death in London LONDON: Angad Paul, son of NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, has died after falling from his penthouse home in central London.

Forty-five-year-old Angad, CEO of Caparo group founded by his father, suffered massive injuries after falling eight storeys on Sunday.

He was pronounced dead by paramedics who rushed to the scene.

The London police said that it was inquiring into the circumstances of the incident but Angad’s death was being treated as nonsuspicious at this stage.

His tragic death comes in the backdrop of a crisis facing the Caparo industries which has been hit by a collapse in steel prices, forcing 16 of its companies to be put into administration, a process that is an alternative to liquidation.

Angad married media lawyer Michelle Bonn 10 years ago.

The Caparo group encompasses 40 companies employing 10,000 people worldwide including India and has a turnover of over one billion pounds a year.

Its interests include manufacture of car components and steel pipes, hotels and hospitality.

Several other projects include manufacture of superfast cars, films and design.

Angad was executive producer of a hit movie Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. - PTI

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Bihar results cast a shadow over Modi’s Wembley Diaspora meet LONDON: With the Bihar election result coming as a setback for the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public interaction with the Indian Diaspora in Britain at Wembley Stadium, in London on November 13 has come under a shadow if one goes by what the British media is saying.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding his by now trademark public interactions with the Indian diaspora at the iconic stadium on the second day of his visit to Britain this month.

“The result means that as he prepares for an enthusiastic welcome ion Britain this week — including an unprecedented sell-out event at Wembley Stadium on Friday.

“Modi will be smarting from the defeat on home soil, which comes as his administration also faces mounting accusations of fomenting intolerance,” The Independent reported in an article headlined “India’s prime minister Narendra Modi suffers embarrassing setback on eve of UK visit”.

It also pointed out that it was Modi himself who took personal control of the election campaign in Bihar.

“Instead of relying on local BJP leaders to fight the election on local issues, Modi, a sharply dressed and highly skilled orator, took personal control of the campaign in the hope that his reputation and charisma would seal victory,” the daily stated.

Embolden opposition In an article headlined “Narendra Modi suffers major electoral setback on eve of London visit”, The Telegraph daily stated: “The defeat will embolden his opposition and dampen the mood as he heads to London for a visit that will include a sold-out rally with British-Indians at Wembley Stadium, lunch with the Queen at Buckingham Palace and an overnight stay at Chequers hosted by British Prime Minister David Cameron.”

It also pointed out that this was Modi’s second successive defeat in

DESERTED: A deserted view outside BJP office following the party’s defeat in Bihar assembly polls, in New Delhi on Sunday. - PTI

a major provincial election.

“It came as scores of leading Indian writers, artists, film-makers and scientists returned prestigious national awards in protest in protest at what they have called a ‘cultural intolerance’ under Modi’s government and attacks on minorities,” The Telegraph article stated.

According to the Financial

Times, Modi’s Britain visit will be overshadowed by deepening troubles at home.

“Since he swept to power 18 months ago, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proved to be a charismatic international statesman, impressing leaders from Shinzo Abe to Barack Obama as well as expatriate Indians

with his ambition to modernise India,” it stated.

“But his next foreign visit — to the UK this week to meet David Cameron and the Queen and to to address a crowd of 60,000 British Indians at Wembley Stadium — will for the first time be overshadowed by deepening troubles at home.”

The event on November 13 is going to be the biggest such gathering that Modi will address with the organisers, Europe India Forum, expecting the stadium to seat over 70,000 people of Indian origin — surpassing the gathering of around 50,000 at the Dubai Cricket Stadium on August 17 this year.

The 1.5-million strong Indian community in Britain holds a unique place in Indian diaspora as Britain was the first country “which had an Indian community truly representative of its diversity”, according to the report of the high-level I.M. Singhvi Committee appointed by the government in 2000 to collect data on

the Indian Diaspora worldwide.

In a Facebook post ahead of his visit, Modi stated that the Indian diaspora in Britain has “contributed greatly to society in different walks of life”.

“People-to-people ties are crucial for every bilateral relationship to grow,” he wrote.

“Lakhs of professionals and students are also working and studying in Britain. We want to deepen the bond between our diaspora and the people of India.”

Politics apart, British Indians have made achievements in almost every sphere of life.

Given last year’s general elections in India which made headlines worldwide with Modi becoming prime minister and now the Bihar election that has come as a shocker to the BJP, one can only wait and watch when Modi takes the stage in the “Olympics style” invitation-only event at Wembley on November 13 afternoon in the the largest reception given to a foreign leader on British soil. - IANS

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INDIA USER TRIAL

FESTIVITY IN THE AIR

Nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-IV test-fired

Girls look at colourful lamps at a shop ahead of the Diwali festival at Chikmagalur in Karnataka on Monday. Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated throughout the country on November 11. - PTI

BALASORE (Odisha): India on Monday test-fired its nuclearcapable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV, capable of hitting a target at a distance of 4,000km, from a test range off the Odisha coast as part of a user trial by the armed forces.

Supported by a mobile launcher, the sleek missile was flight tested from the launch complex-4 of Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, at about 0945 hours, defence sources said.

Indigenously developed The indigenously developed surface-to-surface Agni-IV missile is a two-stage weapon system.

It is 20 metres long and weighs 17 tonnes.

The trial was conducted by Strategic Force Command (SFC) of the army, they said.

“The sophisticated surface-tosurface missile is equipped with modern and compact avionics to provide high level of reliability,” sources in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said.

Agni-IV missile is equipped with 5th generation onboard computer and distributed architecture.

It has the latest features to correct and guide itself for in-flight disturbances, they said.

This was the fifth trial of AgniIV missile. - PTI

Rumblings within BJP, NDA over Bihar poll debacle grow louder BJP lawmaker Hukumdev Narayan

We did clarify it later but people did not believe our clarification and the beneficiaries of reservation including OBCs and EBCs deserted us

Yadav said RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s suggestion for a review of reservation was ‘ill- timed’ and ‘agitated’ backward castes and Dalits

Jitan Ram Manjhi Former Bihar chief minister NEW DELHI: Rumblings within BJP and NDA over the Bihar debacle grew louder with some leaders blaming the RSS chief’s quota review remarks and controversial statements on Dadri lynching and Haryana Dalit killings for the rout.

A couple of leaders also sought to attack party MP Shatrughan Sinha saying his statements helped create an atmosphere against the BJP. BJP MP Hukumdev Narayan Yadav said RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s suggestion for a review of reservation was “ill- timed” and “agitated” backward castes and Dalits.

“The party should analyse why backward castes voted solidly for the grand alliance. What Bhagwat ji said agitated voters from backward castes and Dalits,” he said.

He said that though Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah clarified the issue but it did not work as “people have generally come to believe that the government follows whatever the RSS says. Bhagwat ji did not say bring an end to reservation. He only said review it. But they asked why review?” He also underlined that “not everybody who voted for the Modi government agrees with the views of RSS or is its supporter.

The party and government at the Centre should be sensitive to their sentiments too.”

Former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, whose party Hindustani Awam Morcha is an NDA

ally, also said that one of the reasons for the alliance’s is defeat is Bhagwat’s remarks.

“One reason is also that such a statement should not have come at this hour. Lalu ji deftly twisted the remarks and placed the distorted version before the communities concerned. People of Bihar believed in what Lalu said.

“We did clarify it later but people did not believe our clarification and the beneficiaries of reservation including OBCs and EBCs deserted us,” Manjhi said.

Lok Janshakti Party Secretary General Abdul Khaliq said that Bhagwat’s remarks consolidated Yadavs behind RJD chief Lalu

Prasad while the “statements of leaders justifying Dadri killings” consolidated Muslims, that scripted the victory of the grand alliance.

“More than the lynching incident, which was very unfortunate one, it is the remarks of some leaders after it justifying the incident that did us in. Muslims polarised out of fear and decisively voted for the grand alliance, damaging even LJP in its stronghold where it used to get Muslim votes,” he said.

He also cited Union Minister V. K.Singh’s ‘dog’ remark while he was attempting to delink the central government from the murder of two Dalit children in Haryana.

“I wonder why those who have nothing to do with Bihar polls made such remarks in the middle of the polls. These remarks were twisted and used to their benefit by the Opposition,” he said.

“For everything...like if somebody throws a stone at a dog, then the central government is responsible... it is not like that),” Singh had said.

Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Uma Bharti said the issue of beef was “tossed up” in the elections and along with that the “subject of intolerance was spread in a big way”.

“And at that time too, some leaders also indulged in making statements (bayanbaazi).I feel that it was a complete planned and manufactured packaging.

“I believe that, to influence the Bihar elections, Shatrughan Sinha made statements at that time and those statements became a part of the packaging,” she said. - PTI

BJP rules out holding anyone accountable for Bihar loss NEW DELHI: Protecting the leadership from any attack, BJP on Monday ruled out holding anyone responsible for the rout in Bihar Assembly elections and rejected criticism even from within that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s quota remarks was one of the major reasons for the defeat.

A day after the results were out from Bihar, the BJP Parliamentary Board met at the party headquarters with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party President Amit Shah and other top leaders in attendance to review the performance.

The party admitted that it lost because the size of the “social arithmetic” cobbled by the grand alliance was bigger than the NDA and acknowledged that its assessment that the vote transferability among the JD(U), RJD and Congress will not happen proved “incorrect”.

“As far as accountability is concerned, the party collectively wins and collectively loses,” Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told the media while

briefing them on the Parliament Board meeting deliberations. He was replying to a question about what action the party proposes to take towards holding someone accountable for the humiliating defeat in Bihar.

Asked if a second loss after the Delhi rout reflected on the leadership of Shah, whose tenure is coming to an end in January, Jaitley strongly defended him.

Winning and losing is part of the game, he said, pointing to the fact that after the Lok Sabha success the BJP had won four assembly elections and a string of local body polls in several states under him.

“The party collectively wins and collectively loses.”

Jaitley rejected suggestions that the controversial comments of Bhagwat calling for a review of reservation for OBCs cost the party dearly in the elections.

“We don’t accept that,” he told a questioner when it was pointed out that some party leaders and allies have suggested that his remarks were a major reason for the defeat. - PTI

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ISLAMABAD: Bahria Town has officially announced its arrival into the world of Pakistani media, inviting applicants from across the country to be a part of what appears to be a new media giant in the making.

By placing full page advertisements in newspapers on Sunday, the real estate company announced how it would be entering

the media world with a network of newsgathering bureaus with offices in all major cities of Pakistan.

“Bahria Town will provide comprehensive coverage of news, entertainment, sports and property from across the globe,” said the advertisement This announcement comes at a time when the industry is still recovering from the shock implosion

of Bol TV that sank without a trace after the New York Times exposed its fraudulent practices.

Chairman Bahria Town Malik Riaz is widely acclaimed as the largest and most successful property tycoon in the country.

“After the Bol TV fiasco, our industry needs a boost,” said a senior TV journalist while requesting anonymity. “Bol TV hurt us badly and

hundreds of us are now jobless. A new channel promising to deliver what Bol did will be a ray of hope for us,” he says.

News channels In recent months, the broadcast industry has seen the launch of many news channels but none have managed to dent the advertising revenue of the top channels. At

present, the market is dominated by four or five channels which control the lion’s share of advertising revenue.

With vast financial resources at its disposal, experts believe the Bahria channel could eat into the market share of the top channels and attract the best human resource, content and advertisement rupees. — Express Tribune

Sadiq re-elected House Speaker Pakistan Tehreeki-Insaf member Shafqat Mahmood secured 31 votes, while Sardar Ayaz Sadiq got 268 votes, said Acting Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz nominee Sardar Ayaz Sadiq was re-elected on Monday to the coveted office he had to relinquish after an election tribunal had nullified his election from National Assembly’s NA122 seat on August 22.

While announcing the result, Acting Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi said, “Shafqat Mahmood (Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf member) secured 31 votes, while Sardar Ayaz Sadiq got 268 votes.”

A total of 300 votes were polled and one vote was found invalid.

“Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has been reelected as the National Assembly Speaker,” he added.

All but one opposition party threw their weight behind Sadiq for the election of National Assembly speaker held today.

“I thank Almighty Allah for my

Ayaz Sadiq

reselection and this is the first time in Pakistan that a National Assembly speaker has been reelected from the same assembly,” Sadiq said. While expressing his gratitude to all political parties and parliamentarians for their support Sadiq thanked PTI members for taking part in the democratic process.

“Together we will defend democracy and Constitution and I will play every role in making this house functional,” he vowed.

Further, the newly elected speaker hoped to resume the process from where it stopped. “This is not my victory but the victory of democracy and Constitution.”

Mehmood congratulated Sadiq for getting reelected as Speaker.

“All national issues should be discussed inside the parliament and a consensus should be developed on national issues,” the PTI leader said in his address to the House. He further said that all the parliamentarians should make the National Assembly functional instead of calling out all parties

conferences.

“It is a huge challenge for all parliamentarians to discuss issues of great national importance in the parliament and we should try to restore people’s trust in the country’s democratic system.”

It is rare for the assembly to elect a speaker midway through its five-year term and even rarer to see the same person reentering the coveted office again.

Acting speaker Mumtaz Javaid Abbasi has relinquished office of acting speaker after election of new speaker. He would remain as deputy speaker. Under constitution if office of speaker becomes vacant, deputy speaker assumes office as acting speaker, till new speaker is elected.

On Saturday, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif nominated Sadiq as PML-N’s choice for the speaker’s slot during a meeting at the premier’s Jati Umrah residence in Raiwind. After getting the approval, Sadiq submitted his nomination papers in the National Assembly Secretariat. — Express Tribune

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India’s minister invited to meet on Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited India’s Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj to a crucial regional conference on Afghanistan to be held in Islamabad next month.

The move comes at a time when the Pakistan-India relationship is at its lowest ebb. The frosty ties between the two nuclear-armed hostile neighbours may begin to thaw, if New Delhi accepts the invite.

“A formal invitation has been sent to India and 25 other countries for the Heart of Asia ministerial meeting on Afghanistan to be hosted by Pakistan,” a senior Foreign Office official told The Express Tribune on Sunday.

The conference will be held in Islamabad on December 7 and 8.

And attendees will include representatives from immediate and extended neighbourhood of Afghanistan, including Azerbaijan, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and the UAE. An Indian diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed New Delhi has received the invitation but said the decision on whether the external affairs minister will attend the conference has yet to be taken.

India is likely to send a highlevel delegation headed by the minister given the conference’s importance.

The Heart of Asia Conference, which is primarily convened to discuss the current situation in Afghanistan with particular focus on helping the war-torn country’s economy, may provide an opportunity for both Pakistan

Sushma Swaraj

The Heart of Asia Conference, which is primarily convened to discuss the current situation in Afghanistan with particular focus on helping the war-torn country’s economy and India to re-engage.

In August, a crucial meeting between the national security advisers of Pakistan and India was cancelled at the eleventh hour after bitter differences over the agenda of talks. — Express Tribune

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NAYPYITAW/HINTHADA (MYANMAR): Myanmar’s ruling party conceded defeat in a general election on Monday as the opposition led by democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi appeared on course for a landslide victory that could ensure it forms the next government.

“We lost,” Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) acting chairman Htay Oo told Reuters a day after the Southeast Asian country’s first free nationwide election in a quarter of a century. By late afternoon, vendors outside the headquarters of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Yangon were selling red T-shirts with Suu Kyi’s face and the words “We won”.

The election commission later began announcing constituencyby-constituency results from Sunday’s poll.

All of the first 12 parliamentary seats announced were won by Suu Kyi’s party.

The keenly watched vote was Myanmar’s first general election since its long-ruling military ceded power to President Thein

ECSTATIC: Supporters of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s party cheer as they watch the first official results on a giant screen outside the party headquarters in Yangon on Monday. — AFP

Sein’s quasi-civilian government in 2011, ushering in a period of reform and opening up to foreign investment.

The NLD said its own tally of results posted at polling stations around the country showed it was on track to win more than 70 percent of the seats being contested in parliament, above the twothirds threshold it needs to form Myanmar’s first democratically elected government since the early 1960s. “They must accept the results, even though they don’t want to,” NLD spokesman Win Htein told Reuters, adding that in the highly populated central region the Nobel peace laureate’s party looked set to win more than 90 percent of seats.

Reuters was not able to inde-

pendently verify the party’s own estimates of its performance.

Earlier, a smiling Suu Kyi appeared on the balcony of the NLD’s headquarters and in a brief address urged supporters to be patient and wait for the official results. Traffic squeezed at a walking pace through a fastgathering crowd outside the NLD office after the first results were announced.

They listened to songs and watched a Suu Kyi video on a big screen hung from the building, though many huddled under umbrellas as torrential rain dampened the mood.

I’m very happy about the result,” said Hnin Si, 60, a trader in Yangon. The people have suffered for 50 years.” — Reuters

BANGLADESH

Warrant for Khaleda’s son DHAKA: A second arrest warrant has been issued against former Bangladesh prime minister and Opposition leader Khaleda Zia’s fugitive son Tarique Rahman for calling Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman a “friend of Pakistan.”

The warrant against the 50-year-old senior vice president

of the Bangaldesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was issued in a case filed for calling the Bangabandhu a “Pakbandhu” (friend of Pakistan) at a programme in London on September 29 last year.

Bangabandhu Foundation President Moshiur Malek, who filed the case, said Tarique’s claim was “false and intentional.”

Such remarks amounted to a distortion of the history of Bangladesh’s liberation war against Pakistan, he said.

First president Malek, in his plea, said that Tarique also described his father Ziaur Rahman as the first president of Bangladesh. — PTI

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ixteen-year-old Mohammad Asghar, a worker at the Rajput Polyester factory in Lahore, said: “I ran towards the stairs but they collapsed before I could reach them — and then the whole building collapsed,”. The four-storey factory collapsed on Wednesday, crushing to death at least 23 workers and injuring many more. Asghar suffered a broken arm and a head injury.

According to another worker, Mohammad Navid, as many as 50 shift workers may have been sleeping in a section of the building that the rescuers have thus far been unable to reach. Some of them were children as young as 12, even though the Factories Act of 1934 prohibits the employment of children under 14 years in any factory.

According to press reports, the factory’s owner was adding a new floor to the building.

According to a worker talking to Reuters, as with the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh in 2013 that killed more than 1,000, the owner ignored advice from the contractor and pleas from workers to stop the extension after cracks appeared in the walls following the earthquake on October 26.

The workers even held a protest three days before the collapse, drawing attention to the cracks in the structure.

Pakistan has a notoriously poor record of protecting worker rights and ensuring factory safety. Despite the long history of factory collapses and violations of workers’ rights in Pakistan’s garment industry, the last inspection of the factory by the labour department took place in December 2013.

According to the Awami Workers Party, the daily wage register of the Rajput Polyester factory shows that its workers were paid less than the equivalent of $2 (Rs200) for 12 hours of work, far below the legal minimum monthly wage of $130 (Rs13,000). The majority of the workers were employed informally and thus denied social security, pension and other benefits. This tragedy raises serious questions about Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s claims of focusing on improving the state regulatory

regime and jumpstarting an economic development agenda.

It’s not like his government hasn’t had warnings that stepped-up factory inspections were needed: at least six high-profile incidents of building collapses have occurred in Lahore since June 2014.

In Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and economic hub, at least 255 people were killed on September 11, 2012 in a fire at a garment factory owned by Ali Enterprises, one of the deadliest factory fires ever.

Government and judicial investigations found a litany of violations: an absence of escape routes and fire alarms, no basic training of staff and workers in fire and safety measures, exit doors locked from the outside and illegal construction of a wooden mezzanine floor in the factory.

There were serious allegations that the owners tried to save their merchandise and equipment rather than rescue the workers.

Victims and their families still await adequate compensation and criminal proceedings against the owners. The government should respond to this latest tragedy by taking urgent steps to protect workers.

Pakistani labour laws fall considerably short of international standards. The government should revise obsolete laws regulating the safety of workers and implement the existing labour inspection and minimum wages laws. Pakistan should ratify key international labour conventions, such as International Labour Organisation Convention No 155 on Occupational Safety and Health. The generational failure to curtail the practice of child labour is a scathing indictment of this and previous governments.

As part of their responsibilities under the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other standards, companies sourcing from Pakistan should ensure respect for human rights and workers’ safety throughout their supply chains.

This is an opportunity for the Sharif government to show that it is serious about protecting and respecting the rights of ordinary Pakistanis. - Express Tribune.

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Climate change hits the poorest the hardest, and our challenge now is to protect tens of millions of people from falling into extreme poverty because of a changing climate Jim Yong Kim, World Bank Group President

Climate change could add 100m poor by 2030, warns World Bank The bank said

CO2 levels hit record high for 30th year in a row, says WMO

ending poverty would be impossible if global warming and its effects on the poor were not accounted for in the development efforts

BARCELONA: Without the right policies to keep the poor safe from extreme weather and rising seas, climate change could drive over 100 million more people into poverty by 2030, the World Bank said on Sunday.

In a report, the bank said ending poverty — one of 17 new UN goals adopted in September — would be impossible if global warming and its effects on the poor were not accounted for in development efforts. But more ambitious plans to reduce climate-changing emissions — aimed at keeping global temperature rise within an internationally agreed limit of 2 degrees Celsius — must also cushion poor people from any negative repercussions, it added.

“Climate change hits the poorest the hardest, and our challenge now is to protect tens of millions of people from falling into extreme pov-

GENEVA: Greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere reached a record high in 2014 and the relentless fuelling of climate change is endangering the planet for future generations, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday.

“Every year we say that time is running out. We have to act NOW to slash greenhouse gas emissions if we are to have a chance to keep the increase in temperatures to manageable levels,” WMO SecretaryGeneral Michel Jarraud said in a statement.

Annual plea His annual plea for the world to do whatever it can to cut greenhouse gas emissions - which come mainly from burning fossil fuels and from agriculture, cement production and deforestation - comes weeks before negotiators from over 190 states convene in Paris to try to agree a new UN

erty because of a changing climate,” World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim said in a statement.

The bank’s estimate of 100 million more poor by 2030 is on top of 900 million expected to be liv-

ALARMING RISE: Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organisation Michel Jarraud shows the new WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin during a press conference of the United Nations’ weather agency on Monday in Geneva. – AFP

climate deal. Graphs issued by the WMO, a UN agency, showed levels of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, climbing steadily towards the 400-partsper-million (ppm) level, having hit a new record every year since reliable records began

ing in extreme poverty if development progresses slowly. In 2015, the bank puts the number of poor at 702 million people.

Climate change is already hurting them through decreased crop

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Second powerful cyclone batters Yemen, kills one DUBAI: A second extremely rare and powerful cyclone in two weeks battered the Yemeni island of Socotra with hurricaneforce winds on Sunday, killing a woman and causing around 5,000 people to flee their homes, a local official said.

The new storm, called Megh, comes less than a week after Cyclone Chapala killed 11 Yemenis on Socotra and the mainland, dumping nearly a decade of average annual rainfall on the impoverished and war-torn country in just two days.

“A woman in her forties died when her home collapsed on her, and four others were wounded...

Cyclone Megh is several times worse than Chapala because it is passing directly over Socotra,” said Mohammed Alarqbi of the Socotra Environment Office by telephone from the island’s stricken provincial capital, Hadibu. “The material damage is also worse than before, as a larger number of homes have been destroyed and 5,000 more displaced people have fled the northern shores of the island to schools, universities and hospitals,” he added.

Megh is expected to hit Yemen’s coast east of Aden as a severe cyclonic storm around 1200GMT on Tuesday, with sustained winds of 90km-120km (56-75 mph), according to the World Meteorological Organization. The UN humanitarian coordination office said over 230,000 people on Yemen’s mainland would be exposed to high winds and heavy rainfall, with the governorates of Abyan and Al Bayda most at risk.

Aid efforts in Yemen are ham-

EL NINO EFFECT: This November 7, 2015 NASA satellite photo shows Tropical Cyclone Megh in the Arabian Sea. – AFP/Handout/NASA

pered by a seven-month war between a militia based in the capital Sanaa and forces loyal to the exiled government backed by Arab states.

Planes bearing food and tents from Oman, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have arrived on the island in recent days. More than a third of Socotra’s population, 18,000 people, were displaced by Chapala, according to the United Nations.

The freak back-to-back storms are caused by the “Indian Ocean dipole,” a weather phenomenon similar to a regional El Nino, caused when surface sea temperatures are higher than normal.

Socotra, 380 km (238 miles) off Yemen in the Arabian Sea, is about the size of the US state

of Rhode Island and home to 50,000 residents who have long been isolated from the mainland and speak their own language, Socotri.

Sometimes likened to the Galapagos islands, Socotra hosts hundreds of unique plant species.

But Alarqbi of the Environment office said the storms have damaged reefs, eroded soil and uprooted many rare plants including the already threatened and otherworldly looking “dragon blood” trees, whose red sap gives them their name.

The US Navy’s Pearl Harborbased Joint Typhoon Warning Center said the storm had reached maximum gusts of 232km (144 miles) per hour, equivalent to a category 4 hurricane. — Reuters

in 1984. Carbon dioxide levels averaged 397.7 ppm in 2014 but briefly breached the 400-ppm threshold in the northern hemisphere in early 2014, and again globally in early 2015.

“Next year we will be reporting much higher concentrations

yields, floods washing away assets and livelihoods, and a bigger threat of diseases like malaria, said John Roome, World Bank senior director for climate change. He described ending poverty and tack-

because of El Nino,” WMO atmospheric research chief Oksana Tarasova told Reuters, referring to the Pacific Ocean warming phenomenon.

Soon 400 ppm will be a permanent reality, Jarraud said.

“It means hotter global temperatures, more extreme weather events like heat waves and floods, melting ice, rising sea levels and increased acidity of the oceans. This is happening now and we are moving into uncharted territory at a frightening speed.”

The rise in carbon dioxide levels is being amplified by higher levels of water vapour, which are in turn rising because of carbon dioxide emissions, the WMO said. Levels of the other two major man-made greenhouse gases, methane and nitrous oxide, also continued a unrelenting annual rise in 2014, reaching 1,833 parts per billion (ppb) and 327.1 ppb, respectively. Both rose at the fastest rate for a decade. — Reuters

ling climate change as “the defining issues of our generation”.

“The best way forward is to tackle poverty alleviation and climate change in an integrated strategy,” he told reporters.

Poor families are more vulnerable to climate stresses than the rich because their main assets are often badly built homes and degrading land, and their losses are largely uninsured, the report said.

Low-income households in subSaharan Africa and South Asia are particularly at risk of having their hard-won gains wiped out by climate-linked disasters, forcing them back into extreme poverty, it added.

The report warns that, between now and 2030, climate policies can do little to alter the amount of global warming that will happen, making it vital to invest in adaptation measures and broader ways to make people more resilient.

When Cyclone Pam devastated Vanuatu this March, a payout from a regional catastrophe risk scheme helped speed the response. When drought in Ethiopia led to a hunger crisis in 2011, a national programme providing food and cash in return for work on community projects was quickly expanded.

Better social safety nets and health coverage for all, together with targeted improvements such as flood defences, early warning systems and hardier crops, could prevent or offset most of the negative effects of climate change on poverty in the next 15 years, the report said. “We have a window of opportunity to achieve our poverty objectives in the face of climate change, provided we make wise policy choices now,” said Stephane Hallegatte, a senior World Bank economist who led the team that prepared the report. — Thomson Reuters Foundation

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The sources said the bomb, which also wounded six soldiers, appeared aimed at a patrol near an army camp in Marib. They said it was not clear who was behind the attack. At least 5,600 people have been killed in seven months of war in Yemen, the poorest country on the Arabian Peninsula.

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WORLD Russian artist faces jail for starting fire Police detained political performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky after he doused the main entrance to the headquarters of the FSB security service with petrol and started a fire

MOSCOW: One of Russia’s most radical political performance artists faces up to three years in jail after setting fire to the main entrance to the headquarters of the FSB security service, the successor to the Soviet-era KGB secret police.

Police detained Pyotr Pavlensky in the early on Monday morning after he doused the main entrance of the building — a symbol of Communist-era repression and state authority for many Russians — with petrol and started a fire.

Footage posted on a videosharing website from Pavlensky’s account showed him standing on Moscow’s Lubyanka Square in front of the vast, yellow-brick, neo-baroque FSB security service building holding a petrol can as the fire raged behind him.

It also showed the 31-year-old being detained by police, who later said they had opened a criminal case against him for suspected vandalism, a charge that carries a jail term of up to three years.

In a message accompanying the video, Pavlensky called his performance The Threat, saying it was meant to draw attention to what

PROTEST: Artist Pyotr Pavlensky holds a petrol can during a protest action titled ‘Threat’ in front of the Federal Security Service (FSB) headquarters in central Moscow, Russia on Monday. - Reuters

he called the terror tactics used by the FSB, which was briefly run by Vladimir Putin before he became president.

“Fear turns free people into a sticky mass of uncoordinated bodies,” he said.

“The threat of inevitable reprisal hangs over everyone who can be tracked with devices, have their conversations listened to, or at borders with passport checks.”

Pavlensky has carried out extreme acts before, which he says are designed to poke holes in the Kremlin’s propaganda machine.

In 2012, he sewed his lips together to protest against the jailing of anti-Kremlin punk band Pussy Riot, and the following year

he wrapped himself in barbed wire to express his opposition to laws he deemed regressive.

In November 2013, he nailed his scrotum to Moscow’s Red Square, a gesture he described as a metaphor for the political apathy of Russian society.

He was briefly detained in October 2014 after slicing off part of his earlobe while sitting naked on the roof of an infamous state psychiatry clinic to protest against what he said was the Kremlin using psychiatric hospitals for political ends. Doctors have declared Pavlensky, who has in the past been ordered to undergo psychiatric tests, sane.

But veteran human rights activ-

CRITICS OF MONARCHY

Second suspect in Thailand defamation probe dies in custody BANGKOK: A Thai fortune teller arrested as part of a high-profile royal insult investigation has died, the government said on Monday, the second suspect in as many weeks to die in police custody.

Suriyan Sucharitpholwong, a well-known soothsayer and former aide to Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, died of natural causes on Saturday, the Department of Corrections said in a statement.

Suriyan, 53, was found unconscious in his cell and taken to a hospital where attempts to revive him proved unsuccessful, the department said.

Suriyan, who was known in Thai by the nickname “Mor Yong”, was charged with lese majeste, which in Thailand is one of the strictest such laws in the world, along with two other people involved in an alleged conspiracy to exploit the name of Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn. Thailand’s royal insult laws carry up to 15 years in prison for each count for anyone convicted of insulting the king, queen, heir or regent.

Until his arrest, Suriyan had been seen frequently with top officials. He was also the chief organiser of a cycling event in August which the prince took part

in, in honour of his mother, Queen Sirikit. Another suspect, Prakrom Warunprapa, a prominent policeman, died in custody last month. Police say he hanged himself using his shirt but refused to do an autopsy.

The investigation is part of a crackdown on perceived royal insults launched by the junta, which took power in a coup last year.

Ultra royalist Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has vowed to stamp out critics of the monarchy and has repeatedly called for stronger prosecution of lese majeste since taking power but some say the crackdown is aimed at ensuring an orderly succession.

King Bhumibol, 87, is convalescing at a Bangkok hospital after being treated by doctor’s for ‘water on the brain’.

His frail health has added to the political uncertainty surrounding Thailand since the 2014 coup. “This is a very sensitive time for Thailand and part of the reason that the military is in power is to ensure a smooth royal succession when the time comes,” said a Bangkok-based political analyst who declined to be named because of the sensitive nature of the issue. - Reuters

ist Lyudmila Alexeyeva, told the Interfax agency on Monday after condemning his latest actions, that he should be checked again.

Public reaction to his latest act was mixed with some Russians taking to social media to laud his bravery and others strongly denouncing him.

The entrance to the FSB’s headquarters was boarded up with sheets of corrugated metal when this Reuters reporter walked past on Monday afternoon. - Reuters

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CUSTODIAL DEATH: Suriyan Sucharitpholwong, centre, the famous Thai fortune teller charged with royal defamation has died in military custody, officials said on Monday, - AFP file photo

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The disaster in the mineral-rich southeastern state of Minas Gerais, directly north of Rio de Janeiro, has prompted a rescue and salvage operation involving about 500 people

MARIANA (BRAZIL): Three days after a massive mudflow and flood caused by ruptured dams at an iron ore mine, Brazilian authorities are still struggling to determine a cause or even recover the bodies of as many as 28 people possibly swept away in the torrent.

The disaster in the mineralrich southeastern state of Minas Gerais, directly north of Rio de Janeiro, has prompted a rescue and salvage operation involving about 500 people, many of whom are still searching with the help of dogs and special equipment for victims along the floodplain downstream from the dams.

Death toll Authorities late Sunday recovered two more corpses of possible victims that if confirmed would raise the death toll so far to four.

Of the 28 people listed as missing late Sunday, 13 were mine workers. The intensity of the destruction, with flooding and mud as far as 100 km (60 miles) away from the mine, has meant a slow and laborious rescue effort. It has also sparked calls by govern-

DEVASTATED: A hen walks on a cable in Bento Rodrigues, three days after an avalanche of mud and mining sludge buried the town in southeastern Brazil, on November 8, 2015. – AFP

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ment officials, environmentalists and outraged residents for Brazil to rethink regulation of the mining industry, one of the country’s biggest and a leading source of export revenue.

“We have to learn the lessons of this accident,” said Fernando Pimentel, the state governor, in comments to reporters after a flyover of the devastation on Sunday.

“Obviously, this wasn’t enough,” he added, referring to the existing regulatory framework.

Meanwhile, government leaders and residents criticized what they say has been lax communica-

tion by mine operator Samarco, a joint venture between the world’s largest mining company, BHP Billiton Ltd, and the biggest iron ore miner, Vale SA. Assessing needs On Sunday, BHP said Andrew Mackenzie, chief executive officer of the Australian company, was flying to Brazil to meet with Samarco executives and local authorities to better assess their needs. In a statement, the company said it was providing Samarco “with all the assistance necessary.” Vale, a Brazilian company

with a long history of operations in Minas Gerais, has referred all queries about the incident to Samarco. Displaced residents, whose homes were destroyed or damaged by sludge stained with mineral waste, were especially critical of Samarco for the uncertainty they now face. Authorities said as many as 580 people at present are taking shelter in hotels or with family and friends.

Samarco is paying for accommodations and relocation, but those affected complain that the company has given few answers about how long the displacements might last or how they might eventually repair or replace damaged homes. “They haven’t said until when we can stay or where

we’ll go afterwards,” said Gilberto Perreira da Silva, standing outside a hotel where he is being lodged in the old center of Mariana, the city closest to the mine. Da Silva’s village was washed away by the waters. Cristiane Temporao, a Samarco employee tending to those at the hotel, asked for patience while the company determines the best course. “When we settle on a plan it’s got to be a good one,” she said.

Exhaustion from the recovery efforts has also begun to wear on some local authorities.

Duarte Junior, the mayor of Mariana, was hospitalized early on Sunday for what his wife said could be a heart attack after his involvement in the round-the-clock emergency work. Doctors said he would remain under observation, but attributed the scare to stress and fatigue.

While the surge of the waters after Thursday’s rupture has receded, authorities are still watching the contaminated residue as it advances through the Rio Doce.

The residue is expected to reach the neighboring state of Espirito Santo by Tuesday.

Until they have a better sense of what might have caused the rupture, authorities are also probing whether indications of possible trouble at the mine might have been ignored.

On Saturday, the Estado de S. Paulo newspaper reported that a study commissioned by the state government in Minas Gerais in 2013 had warned that the dams that burst could be vulnerable.

The Samarco mine is located in the so-called iron quadrangle, one of the most heavily mined regions in the world.

At a time when iron ore prices have collapsed compared with historic highs in recent years, cleanup and other costs related to the disaster, including regulatory penalties and any litigation Samarco may face, are expected to be high. — Reuters

PROVINCE OF ZABUL

80 killed as rival Taliban factions clash in Afghanistan KABUL: Rival groups of Taliban militants have clashed in the southern Afghan province of Zabul, killing as many as 80 people in recent days, officials said on Monday, as brewing hostility between factions in the insurgency turned violent.

Government officials and spokesmen for the two main Taliban groups said fierce fighting had been underway since the weekend, with each side blaming the other for starting the violence.

Insurgents who have pledged allegiance to IS militant group may also have been involved.

Seven members of the mainly Hazara ethnic group, including three women and a child, were found with their throats cut on Sunday in an incident police blamed on IS militants.

The fighting, in one of the Taliban’s traditional southern strongholds, underlined the risk of fragmentation facing the movement since it announced earlier this year that its founder, Mullah Omar, had died two years ago.

Prolonged split A prolonged split in the movement could further complicate the resumption of peace talks with the government, which broke down in July following the announcement of Mullah Omar’s death.

One of Mullah Omar’s close aides, Mullah Akhtar Mansour, was swiftly appointed as successor, but his claim to the leadership has been rejected by some in the movement and a splinter faction named rival leader Mullah Mohammad Rasool Akhund last week. “This is what we feared,” said a senior member of the main faction led by Mullah Mansour, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “The enemy succeeded in their mission. They wanted Taliban to be divided and kill each other and that’s exactly what’s going on in Zabul now.” — Reuters

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businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Majority state-owned Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) plans to float OMR50 million sukuk or Islamic bond issue by early next year, a toplevel official of the telecommunication firm told Times of Oman.

“The transaction is expected to be completed by end of this year or early 2016,” said Talal Said Al Mamari, chief executive officer of Omantel.

“There has been good progress since the management obtained the approval of Omantel extraordinary general meeting to issue sukuk. Omantel is currently in the process of obtaining all the required regulatory approvals for this transaction,” he added.

The proceeds of the Islamic bond will be used for building the telecommunication company’s new headquarters. Omantel’s issue is the second corporate issue, after Tilal Development’s similar

GCC ECONOMY

Gulf states need to bring in radical tax reforms: IMF DOHA: Gulf states should try to introduce radical tax and spending reforms, remarked International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde.

Low oil prices have slashed state revenues in the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). All of the countries have begun to restrain spending, but most have so far hesitated to take politically sensitive steps that would directly reduce consumers’ disposable income.

At a meeting with GCC finance ministers in Doha, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde said governments needed to do more to get their budget deficits under control.

She urged governments to slow growth of their current spending, taking aim at their practice of giving cushy, high-paying jobs to their citizens to ensure political support. Most employed GCC citizens work for the public sector.

“Given the new fiscal realities, there is not room for public wage bills to grow further. We have to face that reality,” Lagarde said in a statement after the meeting.

She also urged GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to introduce a regional value-added tax (VAT) as soon as possible. That reform should not be delayed, she said.

The six governments have been debating the introduction of VAT for years but have so far not agreed to act. Officials have said that to limit smuggling and damage to economies’ competitiveness, the tax would probably have to be introduced regionally rather than by individual nations at different times.

Financial pressure The IMF’s public pressure for budget reforms in the Gulf could help governments justify controversial measures to their populations, civil services and the business community.

The GCC states are under different degrees of financial pressure from low oil prices. The United Arab Emirates has such huge fiscal reserves that it is relatively comfortable, but it has been proactive in cutting spending, for example by reducing domestic gasoline subsidies in August.

Saudi Arabia looks much more vulnerable. The IMF estimates it

Given the new fiscal realities, there is not room for public wage bills to grow further.

We have to face that reality Christine Lagarde Managing director, IMF

is running an annual budget deficit of over $100 billion, and it has hesitated to make controversial reforms, though it has said it is considering them.

Fiscal policies Lagarde said most but not all GCC countries had introduced fiscal policies which would allow them to make adjustments from a position of strength, limiting the impact on their economic growth rates. “Those who have not done it can certainly learn from those who have,” she said without naming individual countries.

She also warned GCC governments that their spending on public investment projects would have to become more careful and efficient. While they could issue debt to finance deficits, she said, they would have to make sure this did not suck funds away from the private sector.

Money market rates across the region have risen sharply in the last few months as low oil prices reduce the flow of new money into banks, and as the banks anticipate they may have to buy large amounts of government bonds for years to come. - Reuters

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Talal Said Al Mamari

OMR50 million issue a couple of years ago.

“Apart from the private placement for institutional investors, sukuk may be offered to small investors subject to a minimum subscription. Final decision is yet to be taken in this regard,” the CEO added. However, Reuters in a report said that the minimum subscription would be for OMR10,000.

MUSCAT: Oman’s maiden sovereign sukuk issue will be listed on the Muscat Securities Market on Tuesday.

The debut sovereign sukuk issue has received a very strong response and raised a total of OMR336 million in

“The company is in the process of dealing with the Capital Market Authority and working on the prospectus,” Abdullah bin Salim Al Salmi, executive president of the Capital Market Authority, told

firm orders from a wide range of investors and government retained OMR250 million.

The five-year benchmark sovereign issuance was oversubscribed close to 1.7 times, while the Islamic bond’s par value is at OMR1. - Times News Service

the Times of Oman.

Traditionally, sukuk issues have a maturity of five years as investors look for long term tenure issues.

Al Salmi said that the financial market has enough liquidity. “I

don’t see any problem with the liquidity. If there is a good opportunity, investors will come,” added the CMA chief on the sidelines of signing an agreement between CMA and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority for sharing information. Oman government’s recent sovereign sukuk issue of OMR250 million injected a confidence and a benchmark for corporate issuers. The issue was well received by institutional investors, especially banks.

Availability of more sukuk will also help to create a secondary market for the debt instrument. A vibrant sukuk market in Oman will help Islamic banks to invest their excess funds in an effective manner. Both capital market debt instruments like sukuk and Islamic banks should grow side by side.

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THIRD SME EXPO

on Monday. Saudi Arabia pumped 10.38 million barrels a day in October, according to data.

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Omani products exhibition evokes positive response Times News Service MUSCAT: An exhibition featuring creative products and services of local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) received positive feedback from both the exhibitors and the visitors.

The third SME Expo (Omani Product Innovation) was held from November 3 to 7 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre.

The exhibition was organised by the Public Authority for SME Development (riyada), the Public Authority for Craft Industries, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Al Raffd Fund, and the Oman International Exhibition Centre.

The exhibition featured 140 SMEs from 15 fields, including green economy, craft industries, medical services, training services, hospitality services and organisation of events, e-services, travel and tourism services, food products, fashion accessories, incense, frankincense as well as restaurants and cafes.

Sarhan Al Habsi, co-owner of Ibn Sarhan United Projects, said, “This exhibition was very beneficial. It helped us expand our environmental agenda. Ibn Sarhan was conceived in 2013 with one thing in mind — to innovatively help in clearing the menace of waste plastic from Oman’s public environment.”

Ahmed Al Shukaili from International Renewable Energy Company (IREC) also said, “The exhibition

was very useful for us to identify the products and services provided by the IREC to the public, government agencies and corporations.”

Solar and wind systems “Solar and wind systems are healthy, green and safe for the environment. The world is focusing on these systems because it is the future for the human,” he noted. A participant from the Innovation Corner, Abdulaziz Al Sakhbouri, a project owner working for protecting disabled parking, said that he found the exhibition very useful.

“I faced many people from all Oman governorates who gave me their opinions and ideas about my project that will improve it,” he said, adding that his project aims to detect any unauthorised car and give alarm so that it would stay away from the parking.

A visitor from the Netherlands, Corien Hoek, said, “This exhibition gives a great impression of the creativeness in Oman. The creativity of the mostly young people is stimulated by riyada.”

Hoek was impressed by the disabled parking alarm project and an innovative device that helps people who have had a strokeuse the damaged arm again through brain stimulation.

K. Karthik from India said, “I enjoyed the total showcase of products and services. It is a good initiative for exposing young entrepreneurs.”

Intermediate futures rose as much as 1.2 per cent to trade near $45 a barrel after falling 7.5 per cent through the three days ended on Friday

DOHA: Oil halted a three-day decline to trade near $45 a barrel in New York as Saudi Arabia predicted that low prices will spur fuel demand growth.

CONFIDENT: The global market will return to balance next year as West Texas Intermediate fu- demand climbs and supplies outside Opec falter, the group’s secretures rose as much as 1.2 per cent tary general, Abdalla El Badri, said in Doha on Sunday. – Bloomberg News after falling 7.5 per cent through the three days ended on Friday.

Demand will soon reflect the ‘attractiveness’ of current price levels, according to Ali Al Naimi, Saudi Arabia’s oil minister. The global market will return to balance next year as demand climbs and supplies outside Opec falter, the group’s secretary general Abdalla El Badri, said in Doha.

Oil has slumped 42 per cent the past year amid speculation the global oversupply will persist as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) continues to pump more “The Saudis are getting exactly in crude supplies equal to half the than its collective quota. what they were looking for, and daily output of Saudi Arabia, acthe policy they initiated one year cording to the kingdom’s Prince China’s crude imports While China’s crude imports fell ago to target market share instead Abdul Aziz bin Salman.

Nearly 5 million barrels a day to about 6.23 million barrels a day of price was the only way they in October, the lowest level in five could go,” Torbjoern Kjus, an ana- of projects have been deferred or cancelled, Salman, who is also months, purchases were more lyst at DNB in Oslo, said.

Oil and gas industry has cut vice oil minister for Saudi Arabia, than 9 per cent higher than the same period last year, according $200 billion from investments said in prepared remarks which to data Sunday from the General this year as low prices discour- was scheduled to be delivered at Administration of Customs. age new projects, leading to cuts energy ministers meeting in Doha

Oil and gas industry has cut $200 billion from investments this year as low prices discourage new projects, leading to cuts in crude supplies equal to half the daily output of Saudi Arabia, according to the Kingdom’s Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman

Saudi commitment “A prolonged period of low oil prices is also unsustainable, as it will induce large investment cuts and reduce the resilience of the oil industry, undermining the future security of supply and setting the scene for another sharp price rise,” Salman said in the remarks.

“As a responsible and reliable producer with long-term horizon, the kingdom is committed to continue to invest in its oil and gas sector, despite the drop in the oil price.”

Energy companies will probably reduce investments another 3 to 8 per cent next year, making it the first time since the mid-1980s that the industry cut spending for two consecutive years, he said.

The vice oil minister said the impact of the current price instability is not just confined to the oil sector as “the spillovers are being strongly felt in other parts of the energy complex, such as renewables and natural gas,” according to the prepared remarks. The drop in non-Opec supply will probably accelerate “beyond 2016,” he said in the remarks.

Spare capacity Oil demand is expected to be 94 million barrels a day this year, rising 1.5 per cent from last year, with about 2 million barrels a day of spare capacity, mainly held in Saudi Arabia, he said in the prepared remarks. Growth in Asia’s demand may slow “by efforts to efficiency enhancement and oil substitution,” he said in the remarks. - Bloomberg News

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BP Oman to assist small and medium industries in Dakhiliya Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry office in Nizwa, BP and Sharakh announced that the ‘Khazzan Project for SME Development’ will be continued for another year, given the success of the first-year programme.

This programme is part of BP Oman’s social investment programmes. The ceremony, presided over by Sheikh Dr Khalifa Al Saadi, governor of Al Dakhiliya, was attended by more than 70 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the governorate of Al Dakhiliya.

During the launch, Sharakah and Inspired Solutions, who run the programme, conducted a workshop where they showcased the success of last year’s programme, explained how to register for this year’s programme and conducted a sales development workshop.

WORKSHOP: During the launch, Sharakah and Inspired Solutions, who run the programme, conducted a workshop where they showcased the success of last year’s programme. - Supplied picture

Appreciation Two SME business owners from the earlier programme expressed their appreciation for last year’s programme and shared the results of the positive impact it has had on their business.

Alia Al Nabhani, another participant from last year’s programme,

said “I now realise the importance of having a clear business plan and strategy for my business. We learned a great deal about financial management and sales. The OMR5,000 that we received from BP was fully utilised to improve the business. Our business now is fully rebranded and we are even

online and on social media.”

Hilal Al Shrayqi, one of the programme participants from last year, commented, “My business was amongst the businesses that were accepted to enroll in last year’s programme. I have been running my business for more than three years. However, I have always followed an ad-hoc approach when it comes to running my operations. The Khazzan Project for SME Development enabled me to reassess how I operate and enlightened me on many areas that my business needs improvement.”

Khalid Al Kindi, deputy general manager of BP Oman said, “This year we continue our work towards

making a positive impact on SMEs. Developing local SMEs is part of BP’s vision toward delivering our In-Country Value agenda.

We are pleased to be running this program for a second year, given its significant success last year.’’

The programme is delivered by experts from In-

spired Solutions who have extensive experience in credit management and SME development in the Sultanate of Oman.

William R. Crew, the founder of Inspired Solutions said, “We are impressed by the vast interest we have received from SMEs in the governorates of Al Dakhiliya to participate in this programme.

Last year we had 168 applicants who went through the evaluation process and we selected 22 SMEs to be trained. Our aim through this programme is to improve the way these SMEs operate and upgrade the quality of their services.”

“We are delighted that BP has awarded us the responsibility of managing the implementation of this program. This is a unique program and its impact goes miles beyond the classroom training,” said Abdullah Al Jufaili, genearl manager of Sharakah.

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OECD REPORT

Development agency cuts global economic growth outlook; warns of trade slowdown PARIS: Global trade flows have fallen dangerously close to levels usually associated with a global recession, although actions taken

by China and others should ensure a pick-up in 2016, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a report on Monday.

The Paris-based OECD, a think tank funded by wealthy countries, also cut its 2015 growth forecast to 2.9 per cent in its bi-annual economic outlook from the 3.0 per cent it forecast in September. It has repeatedly cut its 2015 growth outlook from the 3.7 per cent it initially forecast last November.

The OECD said the United States Federal Reserve should nevertheless go ahead with its first rate hike since the financial crisis as a recovery gains steam in the United States and Europe, despite a slowdown mostly centred on emerging markets and China.

It said global trade would grow by only 2 per cent this year, a level it has fallen to only five times in the past five decades and that coincided with downturns: 1975, 1982-83, 2001 and 2009. “This is deeply concerning,” OECD chief economist Catherine Mann said

that it assumed the Fed would lift rates in December and then increase them gradually.

GLOOMY OUTLOOK: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said global trade would grow by only 2 per cent this year, a level it has fallen to only five times in the past five decades and that coincided with downturns: 1975, 1982-83, 2001 and 2009. – Bloomberg News

in the introduction to the report.

“World trade has been a bellwether for global output.”

Stimulus measures But the organisation said it expected global output growth to pick up to 3.3 per cent next year helped by stimulus measures in China, albeit less than the 3.6 per

CHINA

cent it expected previously, before accelerating to 3.6 per cent in 2017.

“Policy actions are already being implemented that will help to address the weak underlying trends. For example, China has announced a range of stimulus measures including lowering bank lending rates and expanding infrastructure investment,” Mann said.

Growth in the United States should reach 2.4 per cent this year and 2.5 per cent next year, it said, cutting its 2016 outlook from a previous 2.6 per cent. It sees 2.4 per cent growth in 2017. “Rate normalisation should therefore proceed cautiously, while remaining mindful of the risks of waiting too long,” the OECD said. It added

US interest rates The OECD, which had called for a September ‘lift-off ’ only to see the US central bank hold rates steady, said the delay had caused large cross-border capital flows and volatility, making life difficult for emerging market policymakers.

And although the United States has seen robust growth and falling unemployment, workers’ pay has yet to pick up there. “Without wage growth, the recovery will lose steam, and prospects for the US to support the rebound in global trade and growth will come into question,” Mann said.

The OECD also trimmed its forecast for the euro zone to 1.5 per cent this year and 1.8 per cent next year, from 1.6 per cent and 1.9 per cent previously. It trimmed its 2016 forecast for Germany and France but raised Italy’s.

For China, the OECD raised its 2015 forecast to 6.8 from 6.7 per cent and kept its 2016 forecast at 6.5 per cent. It expects Chinese growth to slow to 6.2 per cent in 2017. - Reuters

Oman participates in Prague Club meeting

Rating agency noted that Al Omaniya ratings reflect Oman’s softening operating environment, strong

MUSCAT: Oman participated in the bi-annual meeting of the Prague Club of the Berne Union held in Shanghai, China from November 2 to 6. The meeting was hosted by Sinosure, China’s official export credit agency.

The Sultanates was represented by acting general manager of ECGA Imaad Soud Al Harthy and Suleiman Gharib Al Shaibani.

More than 220 international senior executives, representing 66 export credit and investment insurance companies from 57 countries worldwide gathered in Shanghai for the five-day event. This was the first joint meeting with the Prague Club hosted in Asia.

Michal Ron, Berne Union’s acting president, said that “the significance of this joint meeting is very high as it signals a closer cooperation between larger and smaller export communities, ultimately

contributing to a closer framework among experts that should also include international exporters and investors. China – through Sinosure’s Berne Union membership — is already an important player in our association.”

Exchange of information The meeting benefited from the participation of international experts in the field of political and commercial risks from leading exporters, multilaterals and the banking industry, culminating in productive sessions and exchange of information with Berne Union and Prague Club members Imaad Soud Al Harthy, acting manager of ECGA, provided a presentation at the plenary session on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and their strategic location as well as regional trade and its importance for the advancement of the regional economy between countries.

asset quality and solid profitability metrics reflecting a growing franchise

Times News Service MUSCAT: Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed global scale rating to Al Omaniya Financial Services, as of November 4.

The company has been assigned Ba3 corporate family rating. The rating carries stable outlook. Al Omaniya’s Ba3 CFR incorporates one-notch uplift from the company’s B1 issuer rating.

Moody’s notes that Al Omaniya ratings reflect Oman’s softening operating environment, strong asset quality, moderated by high

DUBAI SHOW

Boeing signs $8 billion deal with Jet Airways DUBAI: Boeing announced an order for 75 of its 737 single-aisle airliners with a list price of about $8 billion from Jet Airways India, ending a sales drought at the biennial Dubai Air Show.

The order, which was already on Boeing’s books with the buyer listed as undisclosed, is comprised entirely of re-engined Max8 variants, Mumbai-based Jet said at a press conference with Boeing at the Gulf expo Monday.

Etihad Airways The announcement created some momentum at the Dubai show, which on its first day on Sunday saw only a single order for two Boeing 777 freighters from Etihad Airways. That contrasts with the $179 billion in combined transactions for the United States company and rival Airbus at the 2013 show.

Jet Airways is adding aircraft as competition steps up in the fast-expanding Indian air travel market, where it’s seeking to take on no-frills carriers like SpiceJet and market leader IndiGo. The

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scheme to channelise gold lying with households into the banking system and floated paper bonds to curb its imports that have made India the largest buyer of gold in the world.

India imports a staggering 1,000 tonnes of gold every year, draining out foreign exchange and putting pressure on the fiscal deficit. An estimated 20,000 tonnes is lying with households and temples.

The government also unveiled the first ever Indian gold coin and bullion, bearing national emblem Ashok Chakra on one side and Mahatma Gandhi’s image engraved on the other side. Describing the schemes as an example of “sone pe suhaaga” (icing on the cake), the prime minister said people should take advantage of these plans and help in nation building.

Under the Gold Monetisation Scheme 2015, banks will collect gold for up to 15 years to auction them off or lend to jewellers from time to time. Depositors will earn up to 2.50 per cent interest per annum, a rate lower than bank deposits. Initially the coins will be available in denominations of 5 and 10 grams. - PTI

Moody’s reaffirms Ba3 rating for Al Omaniya

SHANGHAI MEET: More than 220 international senior executives and managers, representing 66 export credit and investment insurance firms from 57 countries, gathered in Shanghai. - Supplied picture

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India launches gold and bond schemes

carrier has said it might not make money until 2017, after failing to post a full-year profit since 2008, according to data.

Max switch Jet sold a 24 per cent stake to Etihad Airways in 2013, the first Indian carrier to tie up with a foreign airline after the government relaxed rules. The deal revealed in Dubai saw it convert 25 orders for current-generation 737s to the Max version. The 50 other aircraft were already for the reengined type.

“Some aircraft will go, be phased out, and new ones will come,” founder Naresh Goyal said at the press conference. “Over a period we will have all Max.” Planemakers and airlines signaled that they expect relatively few further deals at this week’s expo as the industry pauses to digest a record haul of new planes.

The show also lacks a new, buzzbuilding offering like Boeing’s upgraded 777X that was introduced with an order rush two years ago. - Bloomberg News

Don’t litter a beautiful country like OMAN. Ensure proper disposal of garbage.

Aftab Patel, chief executive officer of Al Omaniya Financial Services. – Supplied picture

borrower concentrations, high capitalisation levels and solid profitability metrics reflecting a growing franchise. These strengths were moderated by weakened though improving liquidity buffers combined with high asset encumbrance.

Financing products Aftab Patel, chief executive officer of Al Omaniya Financial Services, stated that it was indeed gratifying to note Moody’s reaffirmation of company’s global scale ratings.

Al Omaniya established in 1997

in Oman, provides conventional financing products. The company’s exhibits high capitalisation metrics, with tangible common equity standing at 22.9 per cent of tangible managed assets as of September 2015.

Such metrics is higher that the global median for finance companies at around 16 per cent.

Al Omaniya has issued ‘unsecured compulsorily convertible bonds’ that increase its capital adequacy ratio to 26 per cent as of September 2015.

One of the primary drivers of Al Omaniya’s standalone profile is its strong asset risk metrics. The company’s problem loans stood at 1 per cent of its finance leases as of September 2015. Loan loss reserves to problem loans ratio stood at a very high 342 per cent as of September 2015, which compares favourably to the global median for finance companies of around 100 per cent.

The company exhibits high capitalisation metrics and is one of the oldest and largest financing and leasing companies in Oman and exhibits solid profitability metrics reflecting its dominant franchise, particularly in working capital products for the corporate segment.

Net interest margins stood at 5.5 per cent during the first nine months of 2015, which compares

positively to the global finance companies’ median of around 4 per cent during 2014. Cost to income ratio remained relatively low at 33 per cent in 2014 comparing favourably to the 53 per cent global median of finance companies peers.

Al Omaniya’s profitability Moody’s expect Al Omaniya’s profitability to remain solid and above global and local peers, despite continued margin compression in the retail and small and medium enterprises (SME) segments, and tightening liquidity.

While the company’s market funding is broadly stable at 63 per cent of its tangible banking assets as of September 2015, the company has improved its liquidity buffers, with on-balance sheet and committed contingent liquidity covering 74 per cent of its debt maturing over the next two years (as of September 2015), up from 50 per cent as of year-end 2013.

This improvement reflects the increased diversification, size and tenor extension of Al Omaniya’s committed bank facilities.

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MARKET MSM index ends lower

OMAN STOCKS

MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ........................................ 5,916.74 ...............5,899.61 ....................5,899.61 ................... 5,915.43................ -15.82 .................. -0.27 Financial Index ..................................... 7,267.63 ...............7,229.99 ................... 7,230.04 ....................7,267.63................ -37.59 .................. -0.52 Industrial Index ................................... 7,282.60 ...............7,229.84 ................... 7,229.84 ...................7,280.42................-50.58 .................. -0.69 Services Index .......................................3,275.14 .............. 3,266.56 ...................3,268.82 ...................3,269.36.................. -0.54 .................. -0.02 MSM SHARIAH INDEX....................... 910.65 .................. 906.11 ....................... 906.11 .......................910.65..................-4.54 .................. -0.50 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 8,037,604....................2,620,666 .....................477 ............... 14,700,608,168 .................. 6 .....................20 .................... 17 .........................43

The top gainer was Port Services, which gained 3.75 per cent, while the top loser, Al

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Anwar, was down by 5.26 per cent 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

MUSCAT: Weakness in select blue chips weighed on the MSM 30 Index, which closed at 5,899.61 points, down by 0.27 per cent. The Sharia Index declined by 0.50 per cent to close at 906.11 points.

Port Services was the most active in terms of volume, while Bank Muscat led in terms of turnover. The top gainer was Port Services, which gained 3.75 per cent while Monday’s top loser, Al Anwar Ceramics was down 5.26 per cent.

As many as 477 trades were executed on Monday, generating turnover of OMR2.6 million with eight million shares changing hands. Out of 43 traded securities, six advanced, 20 declined and 17 remained unchanged. Foreign investors were net sellers to the tune of OMR604,000 worth of shares, while Omani investors were net buyers at OMR430,000 followed by GCC and Arab investors, who bought shares amounting to OMR173,000.

Financial Index retreated 0.52 per cent to finish at 7,230.04 points. Al Madina Investments, up 1.47 per cent, was the only sector gainer. Oman & Emirates Holding, Global Financial Investment, Bank Nizwa, Al Sharqia Investments and Al Izz Bank declined by 4.55 per cent, 2.91 per cent, 2.56 per cent, 1.72 per cent and 1.37 per cent, respectively.

Industrial Index fell by 0.69 per cent to close at 7,229.84 points.

Voltamp Energy gained 0.92 per cent to close at OMR0.440. Al Anwar Ceramics, Al Hassan Engineering, Oman Fisheries, Oman Textiles and Oman Cables declined by 5.26 per cent, 4.44 per cent, 1.69 per cent, 1.62 per cent and 1.55 per cent, respectively.

Services Index ended the session at 3,268.82 points, down marginally by 0.02 per cent. Port Services, OoredooOman and Al Batinah Power gained by 3.75 per cent, 0.52 per cent and 0.47 per

cent, respectively. Renaissance Services, Al Suwadi Power and OIFC declined by 1.18 per cent, 0.93 per cent and 0.55 per cent, respectively.

Emerging stocks drop Emerging-market stocks fell and a gauge of currencies weakened to a five-week low as speculation that the United States will increase interest rates as soon as next month curbed demand for riskier assets. Shanghai shares climbed to a 11-week high.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index slid 0.8 per cent to 845.44 in London, set for a one-month low. Indonesian equities tumbled 1.6 per cent. Malaysia’s ringgit and South Korea’s won sank 1.3 per cent. Russia’s rouble halted a two-day drop.

The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.6 per cent as the government’s plan to resume initial public offerings by year-end boosted brokerages and banks, while Chinese bonds slumped.

Odds that the United States Federal Reserve will increase borrowing costs at its December meeting rose to 68 per cent on Friday, up from 56 per cent on Thursday, after the US reported the biggest monthly surge in payrolls this year. Higher US rates are expected to attract money away from developing markets as the dollar strengthens.

“It seems the Fed really has to raise rates by December after that strong US job data,” said Christopher Wong, a Singapore-based senior investment manager at Aberdeen Asset Management.

“This might put emerging-market assets under pressure.” He said he will focus on buying companies with strong fundamentals for the long term.

The MSCI World Index has lost 0.2 per cent and is valued at a multiple of 16.1.

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

OM0000001145 ............PORT SERVICES CORPORATION .........................56,496 ............... 9,361......................11 ............0.165 ........... 0.173 ...........0.165 ............0.166 .............0.160 ........... 0.006............. 3.750 ................0.165 ..............0.160...................0.165 ................... 15,776,640 .........0.100 OM0000001962............AL MADINA INVESTMENT ................................... 150,000 ............10,286........................8 ........... 0.069 ...........0.069 ...........0.067........... 0.069 .............0.068 ............0.001 ..............1.471.................0.067..............0.065...................0.067...................14,293,445 .........0.100 OM0000003661 ............VOLTAMP ENERGY ................................................... 101,906............44,838........................5 ........... 0.436 ...........0.440 ...........0.436........... 0.440 .............0.436 ........... 0.004............. 0.917 ................0.440..............0.436...................0.440 ..................26,620,000.........0.100 OM0000003968 ...........OOREDOO....................................................................... 157,403 .......... 122,055......................18 ............0.772 ........... 0.776 ...........0.772 ............0.776 .............0.772............ 0.004............. 0.518 ................0.776 .............. 0.776...................0.780..................505,132,722........0.100 OM0000004925 ...........AL BATINAH POWER..................................................97,882 .............20,819........................4 ............0.215 ........... 0.215 ...........0.212........... 0.213 .............0.212 ............0.001 ............. 0.472 ................0.213 ..............0.212...................0.213.................. 143,751,023 ........0.100 OM0000001160 ............NATIONAL GAS ............................................................. 55,785 .............18,246......................13 ........... 0.328 ...........0.328 ...........0.324........... 0.328 .............0.328 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.328..............0.324...................0.328 ..................16,400,000.........0.100 OM0000001418 ............RAYSUT CEMENT ........................................................ 12,667 ............ 14,060........................1 ............1.110 ............1.110............ 1.110 ............1.110 ............. 1.110 ............ 0.000.............0.000 ................ 1.110 .............. 1.100................... 1.110 ................. 222,000,000 .......0.100 OM0000001483............NATIONAL BANK OF OMAN .........................................950 .................. 295........................1 ............0.310 ........... 0.310 ...........0.310............0.316 ............. 0.316............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.310 ..............0.306...................0.310................. 423,664,439 .......0.100 OM0000001517 ............HSBC BANK OMAN ......................................................75,800 ............... 8,793........................2 ............0.116 ........... 0.116............0.116 ............0.116 ............. 0.116 ............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.116 .............. 0.116................... 0.119 ................. 232,036,284 .......0.100 OM0000001749 ............OMAN CEMENT .......................................................... 170,000 ........... 76,506........................6 ........... 0.450 ...........0.452 ...........0.450........... 0.450 .............0.450 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.450..............0.450...................0.460 .................148,892,720........0.100 OM0000002028 ...........GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS ..............41,000 .............11,584........................8 ........... 0.284 ...........0.284 ...........0.281 ........... 0.283 .............0.283 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.281 ............. 0.280...................0.281....................5,943,000 ..........0.100 OM0000002226 ...........AL JAZEERA SERVICES ............................................15,000 ...............6,120........................1 ........... 0.408 ...........0.408 ...........0.408........... 0.408 .............0.408 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.408..............0.408...................0.410...................24,971,343 .........0.100 OM0000002572 ...........OMAN OIL MARKETING ............................................5,000 ...............9,975........................1 ............1.995 ........... 1.995 ...........1.995 ........... 2.000 .............2.000 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................1.995 ............. 0.000...................1.995 ..................122,550,000 .......0.100 OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 2,192,991 ... 1,174,933..................... 38 ........... 0.536 ........... 0.536 ...........0.532........... 0.536 .............0.536 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.536..............0.536...................0.540 ............... 1,228,416,912 ......0.100 OM0000002820 ...........GULF INVESTMENT SERVICES ......................... 352,230 ........... 36,280..................... 37 ............0.103 ........... 0.103 ...........0.103........... 0.103 .............0.103............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.103 ..............0.103...................0.104.................... 6,060,851 ..........0.100 OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION .......................... 81,160 ..........132,287........................9 ............1.630 ........... 1.630 ...........1.625 ............1.630 ............. 1.630............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.630 .............. 1.625...................1.635 ................1,222,500,000......0.100 OM0000004735 ...........SEMBCORP SALALAH............................................... 80,000 .......... 215,978..................... 29 ........... 2.700 ...........2.700 ...........2.695........... 2.700 .............2.700 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................2.700..............2.690...................2.700..................257,734,427 ........1.000 OM0000004768 ...........AL MADINA TAKAFUL...............................................26,150 ...............2,223........................5 ........... 0.085 ...........0.085 ...........0.085........... 0.085 .............0.085 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.085..............0.084...................0.085...................14,875,000 .........0.100 OM0000005005 ...........ALMAHA CERAMICS ................................................ 155,980 ............70,190......................11 ........... 0.446 ...........0.450 ...........0.446........... 0.450 .............0.450 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.450..............0.446...................0.450...................23,625,000.........0.100 OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 863,709 ..........161,058..................... 70 ............0.188 ........... 0.189 ...........0.184........... 0.186 ............. 0.187............-0.001 ........... -0.535 ...............0.186 ..............0.186...................0.187................... 27,913,950 .........0.100 OM0000001525 ............OMAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE.............. 390,838 ............71,107..................... 35 ............0.183 ........... 0.183 ...........0.181 ........... 0.182 ............. 0.183............-0.001 ........... -0.546 ...............0.182 .............. 0.181...................0.182...................36,400,000.........0.100 OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ........................ 190,985 ........... 33,409........................7 ............0.175 ........... 0.175............0.174 ............0.175 ............. 0.176............-0.001 ........... -0.568 ...............0.174 ..............0.170...................0.174 ................... 21,857,143 .........0.100 OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................ 346,441 ........... 60,627........................4 ............0.175 ........... 0.175............0.175 ............0.175 ............. 0.176............-0.001 ........... -0.568 ...............0.175 .............. 0.172...................0.175 ................. 252,252,000 .......0.100 OM0000002374............UNITED FINANCE .........................................................9,000 ............... 1,100........................2 ............0.123 ........... 0.123 ...........0.122........... 0.122 ............. 0.123............-0.001 ........... -0.813................0.122..............0.122...................0.123................... 37,913,323 .........0.100 OM0000004933 ...........AL SUWADI POWER .................................................. 200,245 ........... 42,702........................7 ............0.213 ........... 0.214 ...........0.213 ........... 0.213 ............. 0.215............-0.002 ........... -0.930 ...............0.213 ..............0.213...................0.214..................152,168,550 ........0.100 OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 345,164 ........... 29,367......................15 ........... 0.086 ...........0.086 ...........0.084........... 0.085 .............0.086 ...........-0.001 ............-1.163................0.085..............0.085...................0.086...................24,648,354.........0.100 OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES ..................................... 106,000 ............ 17,685........................9 ............0.165 ........... 0.169 ...........0.165 ............0.167 ............. 0.169............-0.002 ............-1.183................0.169 ..............0.166...................0.169................... 48,538,721 .........0.100 OM0000001707 ............OMAN CABLES INDUSTRY...................................... 12,975 ............ 24,782........................3 ............1.910 ........... 1.910............1.910 ............1.910 .............1.940 ...........-0.030 ........... -1.546................1.910 ............. 0.000...................1.910 ..................171,327,000 ........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING ............ 70,000 ...............7,980......................11 ............0.115 ........... 0.115............0.113 ............0.114 ............. 0.116 ............-0.002 ............-1.724................0.113 ...............0.113................... 0.114 ...................10,260,000.........0.100 OM0000003125 ............GLOBAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ................ 206,000........... 20,636........................7 ............0.101 ........... 0.101............0.100........... 0.100 .............0.103............-0.003 ........... -2.913 ...............0.100..............0.098...................0.100.................. 20,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING............ 20,520 ............... 2,155........................3 ............0.105 ........... 0.105 ...........0.105 ........... 0.105 ............. 0.110............-0.005 ........... -4.545 ...............0.105 ..............0.103...................0.105................... 12,796,875 .........0.100 OM0000002168............AL ANWAR CERAMIC TILES ................................. 91,100 .............29,516........................9 ........... 0.326 ...........0.326 ...........0.322........... 0.324 .............0.342 ...........-0.018 ........... -5.263 ...............0.322..............0.308...................0.324 ..................95,973,233 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 6,681,377 .. 2,486,953...................390 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......32........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

PARALLEL MARKET .................................................................................................................................................................................

OM0000001897 ............MAJAN COLLEGE ............................................................. 500 ..................260........................1 ........... 0.520 ...........0.520 ...........0.520........... 0.520 .............0.520 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.520..............0.522...................0.572...................15,600,000 .........0.100 OM0000002580 ...........OMAN EDU. & TRIN. INV. HOLDING......................... 300 .....................52........................3 ............0.172 ........... 0.175............0.172 ........... 0.186 ............. 0.186............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.175 .............. 0.175...................0.179 ...................13,020,000.........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ...................................................... 230,769 ............35,075......................15 ............0.151 ........... 0.152 ........... 0.151 ............0.152 ............. 0.152............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.152 .............. 0.152...................0.153 ..................222,315,422........0.100 OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK................................................65,194 ...............4,694........................5 ........... 0.072 ...........0.072 ...........0.072........... 0.072 .............0.073 ...........-0.001 ........... -1.370................0.072..............0.072...................0.073...................72,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000001053 ............OMAN TEXTILE HOLDING .....................................39,500 .............14,381......................11 ........... 0.364 ...........0.366 ...........0.364........... 0.364 .............0.370 ...........-0.006 ........... -1.622 ...............0.364..............0.362...................0.364 ...................2,184,000 ..........1.000 OM0000001566 ............OMAN FISHERIES .......................................................10,500 ..................609........................3 ........... 0.058 ...........0.058 ...........0.058........... 0.058 .............0.059 ...........-0.001 ............-1.695................0.058..............0.057...................0.059....................7,250,000 ..........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 928,562 ............70,768..................... 39 ........... 0.077 ........... 0.078 ...........0.075........... 0.076 .............0.078 ...........-0.002 ........... -2.564 ...............0.075..............0.075...................0.076..................114,000,000........0.100 OM0000002564 ...........AL HASSAN ENGINEERING....................................32,235 ...............2,779........................6 ........... 0.086 ...........0.087 ...........0.086........... 0.086 .............0.090 ...........-0.004 ........... -4.444 ...............0.087..............0.086...................0.087.................... 6,467,888 ..........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 1,307,560 .......128,619..................... 83 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........ 8........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

BONDS MARKET .................................................................................................................................................................................

OM0000004602 ...........BANK MUSCAT CONV. BONDS 4.5 ........................ 25,157 ...............2,854........................2 ............0.111 ........... 0.115............ 0.111 ............0.113 ............. 0.111 ............ 0.002............. 1.802 ................0.115 .............. 0.112................... 0.115 ...................34,210,650 .........0.100 OM0000004867 ...........BANK MUSCAT C C B 4.5 ..............................................9,657 .................. 966........................1 ........... 0.100 ........... 0.100 ...........0.100........... 0.100 .............0.102 ...........-0.002 ............-1.961................0.100..............0.100...................0.105...................31,964,268 .........0.100 OM0000005971 ............B.MUSCAT COMPL. CONVR. B.B.3.5 ..................... 13,853 ............... 1,274........................1 ........... 0.092 ...........0.092 ...........0.092........... 0.092 .............0.095 ...........-0.003 ............-3.158................0.092..............0.092...................0.100...................29,822,868.........0.100 .............................................SUM: ....................................................................................48,667 ...............5,095........................4 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........ 3........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

– United Securities/Bloomberg News

INDIAN MARKETS

Sensex falls; rupee tumbles MUMBAI: India's BSE Sensex, which plunged by 600 points in a knee jerk reaction to the BJP’s Bihar loss in early trade, recovered some ground but still settled 144 points down at 26,121 as India’s finance minister Arun Jaitley’s remarks on reforms and Fitch’s on the country’s economic outlook soothed some nerves.

Weakness in the rupee, which slipped by more than 65 paise against the dollar, also kept the market mood cautious.

Shares commenced in the red on major sell-off following the BJP-led NDA’s defeat in Bihar assembly polls, but revival of buying after Fitch said the verdict is unlikely to have any major implications on the economic front helped recovery.

The finance minister sought to separate the rout in Bihar from economic reforms and said that “structural reforms will continue”. Positive statements on election result from financial services majors including Citigroup, Nomura and Bank of America Merrill Lynch also helped dissi-

pate some fears.

Falling for a fourth day, the 30-share index after dipping below the crucial 26,000-level in opening trade to touch a low of 25,656.90 staged a comeback and closed 143.84 points or 0.55 per cent down at 26,121.40.

The gauge had lost 469.19 points in four trading sessions. Shares of Sun Pharma emerged as the top loser among Sensex constituents by tumbling 5.82 per cent after the firm reported a 46 per cent dip in consolidated net profit.

The Nifty NSE, which slipped below the 7,800-level at the outset and hit a low of 7,771.70, bounced back at a rapid pace to touch session’s high of 7,937.75 and concluded 39.10 points, or 0.49 per cent down at 7,915.20.

“Market was volatile with a negative bias as the Bihar election results influenced the sentiments of investors,” said Vinod Nair, Head-Fundamental Research at Geojit BNP Paribas.

In overseas market, Asian stocks ended mixed after robust US jobs data bolstered expecta-

tions of a US Federal Reserve rate hike at its next momentary policy review in December.

Rupee loses 68 paise The rupee tumbled by 68 paise to close at nearly 8-week low at 66.44 against the American currency on persistent dollar demand from banks and importers amidst sharp fall in equity market.

The rupee resumed lower at 66.41 per dollar as against the last weekend’s level of 65.76 per dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) Market and dropped further to 66.50 per dollar before finishing at nearly 8-week low at 66.44 per dollar, showing a loss of 68 paise or 1.03 per cent.

The domestic currency had last ended at 66.46 on September 16.

The rupee has lost 95 paise or 1.44 per cent in three trading days. It hovered in the range of 66.50 to 66.31 during the day.

The dollar index was trading lower by 0.26 per cent against a basket of six currencies in the late afternoon trade. - PTI

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Attractive offers to end soon on Toyota Camry

RECOGNITION

Those who love the Camry will definitely feel exhilarated by the fact that the 'Festival of Joy' offer makes their favourite Toyota even more rewarding to own

MUSCAT: The athletic, luxurious and intelligent 2016 Camry is packed with a host of exciting features, giving its owners a lot to cheer about!

However, those who wish to own this wonderful sedan need to hurry to make the most of the current 'Festival of Joy' offer, since it is ending soon, says a press release.

“Camry fans should note that after November 12, the 2016YM & 2015YM Camry of 2015 Production will not be available with Festival of Joy benefits,” reminded the spokesperson. “Hence they might miss out on the offer benefits that include a service package of three years/30,000km (whichever is earlier) covering three services at 10,000km service interval for petrol models based on normal operating conditions. Also, the comprehensive one year insurance (Oman only) that would be given (to the extent applicable for private vehicles). In addition to the above customers will also get registration for the first year. (These benefits are applicable for all purchases except those made by government organisations and ministries."

Those who love the Camry will definitely feel exhilarated by the

fact that the 'Festival of Joy' offer makes their favourite Toyota even more rewarding to own.

The new Camry looks good and feels even better. Its aggressive front grille and bumper makes it stand apart from the crowd. Its new headlamps and elegant daytime running lights exude style like never before. The rear is equally impressive, with new combination lamps and bumper giving it a more sporty appearance.

The stylish new design 17” alloy wheels on the new Camry further accentuate the distinctive looks.

Its elegant interior is adorned with new black wood grain finish. The newly designed steering wheel is equipped with audio and Bluetooth controls.

There is a sophisticated new auto light control system and now even the base grade comes equipped with cruise control.

Depending on the model grade, the Camry offers a new 7” SD card type navigation system. The premium materials build into an overall richer, roomier feel. The high-quality upholstery is meticulously crafted, enhancing the Camry’s upmarket appeal. The centre stack shows off a hi-tech,

upscale look that more smoothly integrates with the console. The centre console plays a larger role than ever in modern cars, accommodating all manner of personal items as well as presenting multimedia functions. The Camry’s console tray offers more storage and a convenient power source in the storage box.

The new Camry has a rigid body structure, enhanced aerodynamics and offers the quietest ride ever. The upscale interior, and advanced instrumentation with intuitive controls help keep the driver safely focused on the road.

This may be the best-handling and most comfortable-riding Camry ever. Beneath the bolder body lines the Camry’s body structure has been bolstered with additional spot welds to enhance rigidity.

Refined suspension systems in all models put an edge on handling agility while taking the edge off bumps. In the areas of performance and safety, the Camry delivers outstanding power coupled with superb efficiency.

The key attributes include a 2.5L Dual VVT-i Engine delivering 181HP and 6-speed multi-mode transmission. Safety enhance-

ments in the Camry include vehicle stability control, traction control, ABS, EBD, engine immobiliser, braking assist system, back view monitor with rear parking sensors, which facilitates easy parking and airbags that include the front side and curtain airbags.

According to a renowned automotive blogger, the appeal of the Camry is in its quality.

“The Camry builds on the rational values of ‘Quality, Durability and Reliability’ with strong model appeal, superior interior and exterior quality and the top level of equipment and safety.”

Those who have experienced the Camry may not be surprised to know that it is one of the top-selling cars across the globe for more than a decade.

The new 2016 Camry is on display at Toyota showroom. Customers are welcome to visit the showrooms to get a first-hand feel.

The vehicle specifications may change without prior notice. Pictures and colours shown may differ from actual specifications of the vehicles. For further details and to ascertain availability of stocks, please visit your nearest Toyota showroom.

Ooredoo CCEO wins Al Mar'a Corporate Excellence award MUSCAT: Amaal Al Lawati, chief customer experience officer (CCEO) at Ooredoo, received an award for ‘Corporate Excellence’ during the fifth annual Al Mar’a Excellence Awards held recently at the InterContinental Hotel Muscat, for her accomplishments as a senior leader in the company.

A member of the Ooredoo family for over a decade, Amaal grew rapidly within the company and held a number of key positions before being promoted to chief customer experience officer in July.

With over 20 years of experience in Oman’s telecom and banking sectors, she has successfully overseen the expansion of Ooredoo’s awardwinning contact centre and customer experience division, says a press release.

Ooredoo continues to support home-grown talent through a variety of professional training workshops, personal development programmes and a dynamic approach

With over 20 years of experience in Oman’s telecom and banking sectors, Amaal Al Lawati has successfully overseen the expansion of Ooredoo’s award-winning contact centre and customer experience division that inspires them to excel.

The Al Mar’a Excellence Awards are designed to inspire and recognise Omani women who distinguish themselves as innovators, leaders, and visionaries in their respective businesses and communities.

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Haya Water participates in 3rd Omani Dates Festival MUSCAT: Oman Wastewater Services Company (Haya Water) participated in the 3rd Dates Festival which was inaugurated recently in Nizwa.

Sixty participants including farmers, dates factory owners and other dates establishments presented various types of best quality dates that grow all around Oman. Haya Water, being the main sponsor, seeks to encourage different dates industries and contributes in the development of these establishments. Moreover, Haya Water supports different Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, and the Public Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (PASME) aims, from conducting such exhibitions, to

market and promote this category of companies and establishments in order to contribute in the development of the country’s economy and to promote the date industries in the Sultanate. In addition, such exhibitions will help these enterprises to promote their products in local and international markets.

PASME also aims to provide the consumers with a variety of different types of Omani dates and associated products.

It is worth mentioning that the exhibition includes a daily auction for dates, a corner for craft industries, another corner for children and an exhibition for photography.

In addition, there are sections for government organisations including a section for Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and some

APPOINTMENT

Veteran cardiologist joins Badr Al Samaa MUSCAT: Dr Abdul Salam B., MBBS, MD (Gen. Med.), DM (Cardiology) joined Badr Al Samaa, Al Khuwair as a specialist in cardiology.

He completed his MBBS in 1990 from Government Medical College Alappuzha, Kerala, India and pursued his MD (General Medicine) from the same college.

He joined Kerala Government Health Services Department and worked as specialist in cardiology from 2003 to 2010 at Government District Hospital Kollam, Kerala, India.

In 2010, he joined Government Medical College Trivandrum, Kerala, India and took training in Interventional Cardiology-Coronary Angiogram, Primary PTCA, CTO Angioplasty, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, Pulmonary Valvuloplasty and Aortic Valvuloplasty and device closure of PDA, ASD, and VSD. In addition he had undergone training for permanent pacemaker implantation, electrophysiology and radio frequency ablation

of AVNRT, atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias.

He is also experienced in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D) and in Trans Thoracic Echo Trans oesophyngeal ECHO and TMT. In addition, he has experience in all paediatric cardiac emergencies and has undergone training at Paediatric Cardiology department at Amrita Institute of Medical Science, Cochin. He has presented many papers at National CSI conference and conducted research in diastolic heart failure study at Sree Chithra Thirumal Institute of Medical Sciences Trivandrum in 2012-2013.

small and medium enterprises.

On this occasion, Eng. Hussein Abdul Hussain, CEO of Haya Water, said: “Haya Water appreciates the role of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, and PASME to encourage the staff working in field of the Omani dates produc-

tion, manufacturing and marketing and to promote these SME’s in an orderly fashion way. Such promotion will help these enterprises to compete in the local, Gulf, regional and international markets.

For these reasons, Haya Water was very keen and eager to be one of the

main sponsors of this festival.

He added: “Haya Water, since its establishment, has closely cooperated with farmers and producers of Omani dates by providing them with its compost product “Kala” which won the trust of farmers throughout the Sultanate. Kala is distinguished by the organic nutrients formula and its success in growing palm trees, fruits and other plants. We have utilised our participation this year to present and define Haya Water activities and to promote the Kala compost among farmers and dates producers. In addition, Haya Water is currently working together with some government institutions to encourage governmental and private establishments as well as individuals to reduce the use of fresh

ground water.”

Eng. Saleh bin Mohammed Al Abri, director general of the Agricultural Development and chairman of the organising committee of the festival said: “This festival highlights facts and figures about palm trees, the projects and research and development studies carried out by the ministry for the development of palm growth, the projects and investment and promotional studies on Omani dates.

Palm trees are considered to be the most popular and widespread trees around the Sultanate. The palm trees cultivation is considered a national treasure that affects the lives of citizens in direct and indirect ways. Therefore we believe it is very important to take care of this tree.”

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ROUND-UP All-new 2016 Nissan Maxima ‘set to reinvent large sedan segment’

The all-new 2016 Maxima is a modern and charismatic vehicle overdelivering on the fundamentals earned over eight generations for quality, reliability and class-above in innovation, safety features, dynamic performance and premium styling

MUSCAT: Suhail Bahwan Automobiles, the exclusive distributors of Nissan vehicles in Oman, unveiled the all-new game-changing Nissan Maxima 2016. The completely redesigned 8th generation model is the sportiest most powerful Maxima ever.

The all-new Nissan Maxima 2016 was launched amidst media guests and top SBA officials at its state-of-the-art showroom in Muscat, says a press release.

The Maxima is set to re-define its segment as it brings head turning design, enhanced performance and state-of-the-art technology to Middle East customers.

Together, these attributes make the new Nissan Maxima a unique combination of sports car style with premium elegance.

The all-new 2016 Maxima is a modern and charismatic vehicle over-delivering on the fundamentals earned over eight generations for quality, reliability and classabove in innovation, safety features, dynamic performance and premium styling.

A senior official from Suhail Bahwan Group commented: “The dramatically styled all-new Nissan Maxima 2016, created by driving enthusiasts for driving enthusiasts, looks like nothing else on the road today – and drives like nothing in the segment. It not only resets Nissan Maxima’s iconic ‘4Door Sports Car’ positioning but also sets a new standard for style, performance and technology in the large sedan segment. The new Nissan Maxima reinvents what

The dramatically styled all-new Nissan Maxima 2016, created by driving enthusiasts for driving enthusiasts, looks like nothing else on the road today – and drives like nothing in the segment has been essentially a conservative segment. It raises the bar incredibly high in class-leading design, fuel efficiency, performance and technology. The market hasn’t seen anything as exciting as this within this segment.”

Aura Nissan Maxima’s styling showcases Nissan’s new design language - including V-Motion front end, signature boomerang lights, kick-up C-pillars and unique floating roof appearance. Inside, the Nissan Maxima’s premium class-above, bespoke interior is anchored by a driver’s cockpit that rivals luxury vehicles.

The new vehicle was developed under the inspiration of the Blue Angels at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola – Florida, United States.

It holds a specific style inspired by the ‘jet fighter’ styling theme and ergonomic layout.

The futuristic appearance is finished with large dual exhaust chrome tailpipe finishers and 18inch machined aluminium-alloy wheels. The Nissan Maxima SR adds 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels that use a unique diamondcut machined finish.

The Nissan Maxima’s totally redesigned interior is anchored by a “command centre” driver’s cockpit and a premium bespoke style

crafted execution. The console also features luxurious padding on the sides with contrasted stitching. A new Display Commander control on the console allows fingertip control of the center display as befitting a premium sport sedan.

The Nissan Maxima’s interior execution was a strong focus from the onset of development, with the goal of offering an interior that truly rivals luxury vehicles.

It offers genuine stitching on the instrument panel, doors and console, available ambient lighting, available premium leather seating surfaces with diamond-quilted inserts, unique faceted finishers and a sporty D-shaped (flat-bottom) steering wheel.

The all-new Nissan Maxima 2016’s comfort is inspired by Nissan’s ‘Zero Gravity Seats’ design with added foam topper pad for initial softness and long-term comfort that consists of acoustic laminated glass (windshield and front side glass), and Active Noise Cancellation System for a quieter cabin. As with the exterior, interior colours were carefully considered to fit with Maxima’s exclusive sports-premium personality.

Performance In a number of aspects the Nissan Maxima’s performance substantially eclipses market perfor-

Senior official, Suhail Bahwan Group

mance and is on a par with many sports cars, moving it closer to its big brother - the Nissan GT-R. The Nissan Maxima’s 3.5-litre VQ-series V6 has been redesigned with more than 60 percent new parts (compared to the previous generation 3.5-litre V6). With 300 horsepower, the Nissan Maxima has a high specific output of 85.7 horsepower/litre. The revised engine helps it achieve an anticipated 15 per cent increase in highway fuel economy to an EPA estimated 30 miles per gallon.

Complementing the revised powerplant is a new, performance-oriented Xtronic transmission featuring a wider ratio range, which allows for stronger acceleration from a standing start and an all-new D-Step shifting logic that provides rapid shifts at high throttle openings.

Technology The Nissan Maxima’s next-generation premium-level technology features include an 8.0-inch color display features multi-touch control for intuitive smartphonelike gestures such as swiping and

pinch-to-zoom.

The system is paired with a standard 7.0-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display (ADAD) within the instrument cluster.

The vehicle boasts an extensive range of safety, security and driving aids, including Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Cruise Control, Forward Emergency Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Warning. The Nissan Maxima also offers an available Driver Attention Alert system which monitors steering input patterns to establish a baseline and helps alert the driver when drowsy or inattentive driving is detected (only on Nissan Maxima SR grade).

Convenience features befitting a luxury vehicle are part of the Nissan Maxima’s suite of available equipment. Many of these features are not even offered on many luxury nameplates and are found standard on most of Nissan Maxima grades.

These include a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with an ‘Easy Entry’ system, Around View Monitor, Remote Start via Key Fob

and a power rear sunshade.

Nissan’s commitment to the highest standards and best value in total cost of maintenance is steady and to the fore with the all-new Nissan Maxima 2016. Nissan’s safety rating and commitment to keep total cost of maintenance very competitive across the Middle East will bolster sales substantially over the coming years. Additionally a host of factors contribute to the Nissan Maxima’s lower running costs such as greater fuel efficiency, new technologies, build quality, durability and safety.

SBA perspective Suhail Bahwan Automobiles over the years have institutionalised robust systems and people processes to continuously monitor and measure customer satisfaction levels at point of sale and vehicle service. This is done through periodic surveys with customers, analysing key consideration factors for improving customer satisfaction and implementing them.

Good reliable customer service has helped SBA to build a loyal following thus ensuring additional revenue streams and enhanced its reputation in Oman.

Reliability For every customer purchasing a Nissan vehicle, it is the beginning of a fulfilling experience as Nissan’s top class after sales service makes sure every customer is happy and satisfied. Nissan’s after sales service provider for all Nissan cars in Oman ensures customers get the advantage of factory trained expertise and genuine Nissan replacement parts always.

Customers can expect reliability and assistance, which will help retain Nissan’s performance and resale value for years to come.

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RECOGNITION

Kims Group chairman awarded ACHS International Medal MUSCAT: The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) has awarded the ACHS International Medal 2015 to Dr Mohammed Sahadulla, chairman of Kims Group from Kerala, India, in recognition of his ‘outstanding contribution at an international level to improving quality and safety in health services’.

“Dr Sahadulla is highly respected in India as a leader in establishing and developing hospital quality standards and making a substantial difference at a local, regional and international level,” said Karen Linegar, adjunct associate professor, president, ACHS. “The ACHS International Medal acknowledges an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the area of quality and safety, and one that also furthers the work and profile of ACHS internationally. Through his commitment to quality improvement, Dr Sahadulla is a very worthy recipient of this award.”

“He has been a strong driver of improvement in quality standards and as the owner of Kims Group (which has six hospitals in India, as well as three in the Middle East, and five polyclinics throughout the Arabian Gulf region) has had a major impact over the last decade. He has been a quality pioneer throughout India

and the Middle East, with a focus on good clinical practices to ensure patient safety.”

Linegar added: “His philosophy about quality is at the core of all Kims decisions. Dr Sahadulla has been a strong force for change in India and the Middle East, making Kims a role model for other hospitals. He encourages Kims staff to exceed the minimum standards and treat patients as we ourselves would wish to be treated.”

Furthermore, to ensure patient safety, all Kims employees must attend mandatory orientation activities. Regular audits are performed on clinical outcomes and are published for staff.

Kims has also published two internal academic journals to encourage academic and patient safety activities.

“Dr Sahadulla has a strong record as an advocate for quality and safety and we are delighted to give him the ACHS International Medal 2015,” he added.

“We are very proud of Dr Sahadulla’s achievements and gaining the ACHS International Medal of 2015, coming as a well-deserved recognition to the distinctive directives he leads in all levels of the Kims hospitals operations,” said Dr Hussam Akoum, chief operating officer of KOH.

The seventh generation model offers a more refined look than its predecessor, through a new Fluidic Sculpture design language

MUSCAT: Hyundai’s all-new Sonata has received the Middle East Car of the Year Award in the best mid-sized sedan category.

This was the second regional award win for the model in the past four months, with Saudi Auto hailing the model as their car of the year in August, says a press release.

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Triple win for Mercedes-AMG

DUBAI: In a demonstration of allaround performance MercedesAMG has garnered three awards at the 2015 Middle East Car of the Year (Mecoty) awards, held at the Raffles Hotel in Dubai recently.

Mercedes-AMG’s CLA 45 was awarded for the ‘Best Compact Executive Performance’ while the GT S claimed the title of ‘Best Premium Performance Coupe’ and S 63 Coupé ‘Grand Tourer’, says a press release.

The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45, the Mercedes-AMG GT S and the Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupé are all definitive representatives of the AMG’s driving performance brand claim, embodying driving performance like no other vehicles in their segments.

Taking place at Raffles Hotel Dubai, the Middle East Car of the Year Award (Mecoty) is in its second year and is fast becoming one of the most prestigious, with each category judged by 12 highly regarded automotive journalists from across the Middle East.

Collectively, the judging panel is made up of some of the most seasoned automotive journalists in the region.

Their opinions are the most sought after in the Middle East, thus making it the most unbiased, credible and prestigious award of its kind.

Commenting on the recognition of the all-new Sonata, Jin (James) Kim vice president and head of operations for Hyundai Africa and Middle East, said: “Our success in the 2015 Mecoty Awards is a direct result of the company’s dedication to building vehicles of superior quality to its competitors, in line with our ‘Modern Premium’ brand direction.

“The all-new Sonata is one of our bestselling Middle East mod-

Commenting on the three awards Dirk Fetzer, director, Sales and Marketing at Daimler Middle East & Levant, said: “To receive three awards at the Middle East Car of the Year awards is a true honour for Mercedes-Benz and affirms our leadership position in the luxury automotive segment but at the same time also our clear leadership with AMG in the high performance segment. We are delighted to see that our S-Class model – now as coupé - continues to win for the second consecutive year. This is a demonstration of its leading position in the premier luxury segment. Like no other trademark in the automotive sector, the Mercedes star stands for an unparalleled combination of

fascination, perfection and responsibility - The best or nothing.”

Models included in the Mecoty categories underwent a stringent review process over a seven month period by a select panel of judges across the Middle East region.

This makes Mecoty one of the most independent recognitions for car manufacturers.

Criteria on which entries were evaluated included: Design & Quality (exterior & interior), Emotional Appeal and Driver Satisfaction, Handling and Drivability, Value for Money (new purchase and resale), Safety & Durability, Comfort & Practicality, Performance & Capability, Environmental Friendly, Technological Innovation and Regional Appeal.

NBC, Sharakah ink agreement MUSCAT: The National Business Centre (NBC) and Sharakah inked a Memorandum of Understanding to support Sharakah Forum set to take place in Barr Al Jissah Resort on December 14-15. The agreement was signed by Malak Al Shaibani, director general, NBC and Abdullah Al Jufaili, general manager, Sharakah.

Commenting on this Al Shaibani said: “NBC and Sharakah have a shared vision to support the development of SMEs in Oman. This is one of many other initiatives that we have partnered with them. We are delighted that Sharakah is looking at media and its impact on the SME sector. We believe that there is a lot to learn from best practices across the region and it will also be a good platform to showcase successful local SMEs in the media sector. ” Al Jufaili said: “NBC has always been a supportive partner in many initiatives and we are delighted that they are on board for this as well.

Indeed, Sharakah Forum will focus on 4 media channels namely print media, broadcast media, digital media and social media. We have invited local and regional speakers to address the topic.”

els with 28,500 units sold in 2014 alone. Therefore, we are honoured that it has been recognised and we believe that it will instil confidence in our customers in the quality of Hyundai models in the market.”

The seventh generation model offers a more refined look than its predecessor, through a new Fluidic Sculpture design language, stiffer body structure, enhanced ride and handling, reduced noise, vibration and harshness and more convenience features.

No longer reserved for luxury cars, advanced safety technologies such as front and rear parking assist, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and smart cruise control are all available in this mid-size sedan.

Furthermore, the Sonata’s smart trunk gives owners a convenient, hands-free way to open the trunk, while keeping both feet firmly planted on the ground; putting items away is easier and more convenient. The owner simply needs to approach the Sonata’s trunk with the key fob in a purse

or pocket and wait three seconds. The trunk will automatically open, making it easy to place items inside when hands are full.

Sonata truly democratises the premium design and convenient technology of the Genesis sedan for the mid-size class.

The verdict of Mecoty judges builds on the All-New Sonata success story.

In 2015 alone, the model has been recognised internationally as the 2016 Green Car of the Year by the Green Car Journal, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2015 Top Safety Pick+ award as being one of the safest models when collisions occur and it received the top mark in the mid-size sedan category in AutoPacific’s 19th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards for its outstanding quality.

Moreover, the accolades don’t stop there with world renowned family magazine Edmonds naming the model as one of the best family cars, thanks to its roomy cabin space and intuitive technology.

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Ooredoo introduces add-on Internet bandwidth options MUSCAT: Setting a new standard for dedicated online connectivity in Oman, Ooredoo business customers can now enjoy more than double their regular bandwidth with the new Internet Enterprise – Plus option.

The new add-on to the existing Ooredoo Internet Enterprise (OIE), provides customers with their guaranteed minimum bandwidth in addition to the ability to benefit from higher Internet speeds when needed at an unmatched price, says a press release.

By opting for Internet Enterprise – Plus, medium to large businesses can boost their internet speeds to meet their requirements when needs require it. The new options offer a total of 10 additional bandwidths that enable businesses to more than double their existing OIE service anywhere from 1Mbps to 34Mbps when the network permits.

Said Al Shanfari, director of

Business Marketing at Ooredoo, said: “Our OIE offers business users permanent and consistent Internet service over Oman’s most advanced fibre network, delivering speeds of up to 155Mbps over a dedicated and guaranteed bandwidth; all coupled with stateof-the-art security and excellent aftersales service.

“With that, we noticed that

many of our business customers are restricted from upgrading to much needed higher bandwidths due to cost. We therefore designed our Internet Enterprise – Plus option to meet these needs, conveniently and cost effectively.”

“Our goal is to empower businesses with value added services and provide them with the means to continuously grow. This service does just that, it delivers a first of a kind upgrade that allows users to meet both expected and unexpected changes in demand and requirements without having to worry about costs.”

Launched to meet the changing connectivity and bandwidth demands of its business customers, Ooredoo’s latest innovative offer will provide OIE users with customisable, fast and cost efficient Internet. Business customers can easily upgrade their OIE to the ‘Plus’ add-on and fully benefit from its on-demand services.

All-new Kia: Much easier to own now Kia is available with benefits till December 24

MUSCAT: Reliable International Automotive, the distributor for Kia in Oman is providing a rewarding ownership experience for customers. The brand new Kia is now much easier to own as it comes with benefits, which are available till December 24, says a press release.

“It is now easier than ever to own a brand new Kia,” exclaims a customer at the Kia showroom.

The reason for the customer’s excitement was explained by a salesperson. “Now you can choose any one of the two options. In the first option, the cash gift amount varies from OMR600 to OMR1,700 depending on the model variant and model year.

And it can be used as part of down payment. In the second option, the customer can choose to get insurance for one year (comprehensive - Oman only) on all models except Kia Quoris and K4000. In addition to this you can opt for one year insurance and up to 100,000km / five years service. Service benefit of 60 months/100,000km (max. 20 services) whichever is earlier on 14 MY models only. On 15/16MY upto 36 months/60,000km whichever is earlier (max. of 12 services). In Option 2, cash gift amount varies from OMR50 to OMR1,250 depending on the model variant and model year.”

The Kia range includes the Picanto – a fresh and vibrant car to turn up the colour in your life; the Rio - a smartly styled car that makes absolutely no compromises; the Cerato, to help you step into the good life.; the Cerato Koup- a car in tune with your emotions; refreshed Optima the car with sporty stance and style that conveys confident individuality; Cadenza, a car that attracts

and reassures with its innovative attention to detail; Kia Soul – gives you the freedom to express your personality and to connect with an urban lifestyle; Sportage – for appeal that’s ahead by many miles; Carens - a car that lets you live life to the full; Sorento - an SUV built for urban living; Mohave – that puts you at the peak of performance; Carnival - an elegant all-in-one tool that makes your life a whole lot easier; K4000G - A highly polished work horse and of course, Kia’s new game changer, the Quoris, that pushes the horizons of its segment by inviting drivers to experience what we call ‘New Luxury’, a breakaway and brand new take of what it means in modern terms – feature rich technology.

Vehicles specifications are subject to change without notice.

Vehicles may also some include dealer installed accessories. Pictures and colours are indicative.

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Ten teams in HM’s Cup as Sohar, Bausher back from Muscat and Batinah regions.

Besides Bausher, the other two from Muscat region are Seeb and Ahli-Sidab.

“From Batinah, we will have Al Salam and Saham besides Sohar.”

While Sohar and Bausher are returning to the championship, one team that played in the last edition but will be missing action this time around are Oman.

Interestingly, as in the past years, all four team from Dhofar region have confirmed their participation and they are defending champions Al Nasr, Dohar, Salalah and Al Ittihad.

Mohie also informed that the teams will be divided into two groups — Group 1 will consist of Muscat and Batinah teams while Group 2 will comprise Dhofar teams.

The championship draw will be conducted at the at the Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) Headquarters in Al Ghubra from 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday and it will be presided over by Saud bin Salim Al Balushi, the undersecretary at the Ministry of Planning and Human Resources.

The trend of dwindling number of participating teams seems to have been arrested as the 45th edition of the championship has attracted ten teams from across the Sultanate

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raoas@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: In the past few years, the number of participating teams in the Sultanate’s premier hockey tournament — His Majesty Cup championship, has been on the decline.

The last two editions attracted just eight and nine teams respectively while there was a time when just six teams took part.

However, thanks to the efforts of the Oman Hockey Association, that trend seems to have been arrested as Oman’s hockey governing body prepares to host the 2015 championship.

According to Oman Hockey Association Technical Advisor Mohie Saad Al Zaghlool, the 45th edition of the championship has

attracted ten teams from across the country.

“The competition will be better than last year as this year we have ten teams competing for the winners’ trophy,” Mohie said.

Returning to the fold after a gap

of one year are Sohar Club and so are Muscat-based Bausher Club.

“Both Sohar and Bausher have confirmed their participation,” Mohie added.

Giving further details, he said: “There will be three teams each

Poonacha to return Meanwhile, it is learnt last year’s runners-up Ahli-Sidab are all set to welcome back Indian coach K K Poonacha. Poonacha, who previously coached Oman national team, has led Ahli-Sidab to two His Majesty’s Cup titles.

As in the last edition, Ahli-Sidab will also be benefiting from the services of Indian stars Pradhan Somanna and Deepak Timmanna.

Poonacha is also believed to be in talks with another Indian star — Yuvraj Walmiki.

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BIG WICKET: Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim, right, hugs his teammate Nasir Hossain, centre, as they celebrate the dismissal of Graeme Cremer during the second ODI in Dhaka. – AP/PTI

Tigers clinch series DHAKA: Bangladesh wrapped up the three-match One-day International series in Mirpur beating Zimbabwe by 58 runs in the second match on Monday.

Zimbabwe were denied victory as Tigers defended a moderate target of 242 runs in the day-night encounter, bowling out Zimbabwe within 183 runs.

Quick sensation Mustafizur Rahman led the Tigers to victory with a three-wicket haul.

All-rounder Nasir Hossain and fast bowler Al Amin Hossain captured two wickets apiece. This series win followed Bangladesh’s victory against mighty sides such as South Africa, India and Pakistan in recent times. — Agencies

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BANGLADESH T. Iqbal c Chakabva b Panyangara 19 I. Kayes c Cremer b Williams 76 L. Das c Chakabva b Panyangara 7 Mahmudullah c Chakabva b Cremer 4 M. Rahim c Jongwe b Cremer 21 S. Rahman c Chakabva b Jongwe 33 N. Hossain c Ervine b Panyangara 41 M. Mortaza c Chibhabha b Muzarabani 13 A. Sunny c Ervine b Muzarabani 3 A. Hossain not out 1 M. Rahman not out 5 Extras (b-4, lb-6, nb-1, w-7) 18 Total (for 9 wickets, 50 overs) 241 Fall of wickets: 1-32, 2-47, 3-79, 4-127, 5-151, 6-193, 7-231, 8-234, 9-236 Bowling: T. Panyangara 10-0-41-3 (w-1), L. Jongwe 8-0-47-1 (w-1), T. Muzarabani 9-0-322 (w-1), S. Raza 7-0-33-0 (w-2), G. Cremer 100-41-2 (w-1), S. Williams 6-0-37-1 (nb-1 w-1) ZIMBABWE C. Chibhabha b Mortaza 14

R. Chakabva lbw b A. Sunny 1 C. Ervine run out (Das) 26 S. Williams c Hossain b M. Rahman 14 E. Chigumbura c Kayes b A. Hossain 47 S. Raza c Kayes b A. Hossain 33 M. Waller c Rahim b Hossain 8 L. Jongwe b M. Rahman 11 G. Cremer st Rahim b Hossain 1 T. Panyangara c Mortaza b M. Rahman 4 T. Muzarabani not out 1 Extras (lb-11, w-12) 23 Total (all out, 43.2 overs) 183 Fall of wickets: 1-22, 2-23, 3-45, 4-78, 5-151, 6-156, 7-175, 8-177, 9-181, 10-183 Bowling: M. Rahman 8-0-33-3 (w-3), M. Mortaza 9-1-47-1 (w-6), A. Sunny 9-0-34-1 (w-2), A. Hossain 8-0-22-2 (w-1), N. Hossain 9.2-0-36-2 Umpires: Aleem Dar, Enamul Haque TV umpire: Anisur Rahman Match referee: Javagal Srinath Series: Bangladesh win 2-0

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BCCI begins operation clean-up The Board also decided to trim some

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of its sub-committees, dropped Indian Team Director Ravi Shastri from the IPL Governing Council and axed Roger Binny from the selection panel to negate the perceived conflict of interest

MUMBAI: Cracking the whip on conflict of interest in the Board, the BCCI today unveiled a slew of reforms, including the appointment of a retired judge as its ombudsman, as part of its promised clean-up operation.

The Board also decided to trim some of its sub-committees, dropped Indian Team Director Ravi Shastri from the IPL Governing Council and axed Roger Binny from the selection panel to negate the perceived conflict of interest.

The decisions were taken at the Board’s 86th Annual General Meeting in which former captain Saurav Ganguly was appointed Chairman of the Technical Committee, replacing Anil Kumble.

Besides, Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Indore, Pune, Dharamsala and Rajkot were accorded the status of Test venues.

“Everybody spoke in the meeting in favour of a clean and transparent Board,” BCCI President Shashank Manohar told reporters after the meeting.

Justice (Retd) A P Shah was named the ombudsman who will now deal with any complaints of conflict of interest.

“Principally, we have decided on issues regarding conflict of interest. The detailing would be done by legal committee in two months’ time,” he said.

“The Ombudsman appointed

by Board is Justice A P Shah who would look into complaints of conflict of interest. The Board has also decided to have people who are professionals. The accounts were passed and the entire AGM report is already on the website,” Mano-

CRACKDOWN BEGINS: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Shashank Manohar, left, speaks as BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur looks on during a news conference at the board’s headquarters in Mumbai. – AFP

NEW DELHI: Narayanaswami Srinivasan’s tumultuous tenure as the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman was cut short on Monday after the powerful Indian board (BCCI) withdrew support for its former president.

BCCI president Shashank Manohar would take over for the remainder of Srinivasan’s tenure until June next year, board secretary Anurag Thakur told reporters in Mumbai.

“The BCCI representative to the ICC will be Shashank Manohar. Being the board representa-

har said detailing the decisions taken at the AGM. Gagan Khoda and MSK Prasad were named the new members in the selection committee, replacing Rajinder Singh Hans and Binny.

Besides, the BCCI decided to retain Rajeev Shukla as the Chairman of the IPL Governing Council, which would comprise Jyotiraditya Scindia, M P Pandove, Ajay Shirke and Ganguly.

STILL POSSIBLE

“Whatever I had said a month ago, that we would clean up the system and try to run the Board in a transparent fashion, we have done everything we could,” Manohar said. “To eliminate bias from the decision-making process, we have appointed AP Shah, who is a former chief justice... working committee size would remain but other committees will not have more than 7-8 people,” he added.

tive Twenty20 competition’s Chennai franchise, which many perceived as a clear case of a conflict of interest.

Since the IPL scandal broke out, BCCI has spent considerable time being admonished

by India’s top court for being lenient in its handling of corruption that plagued the Twenty20 league.

Manohar returned for a second innings as BCCI president in October and promised to correct the image of the world’s richest cricket board, which is perceived as an efficient but

The clean-up operation has been triggered by the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal, which was investigated by the Supreme Courtappointed R M Lodha committee.

The apex court-appointed panel had suspended Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals for two years for their officials’ involvement in the scandal.

Manohar said an auction for two new teams would be held soon.

opaque body run by officials with conflicting interests.

“We’d clean up the system and would try to run this board in the most transparent fashion.

We have done at present whatever we could,” the 58-year-old said after the board’s annual general meeting in Mumbai.

BCCI also dropped former test player Roger Binny from the selection panel as his son Stuart plays for India, primarily in limited overs cricket.

“Perception has to change.

There should not be injustice with Stuart Binny also. He is a

“For the present, the Board is internally looking into IPL matters, if required we will hire somebody.

IMG is paid Rs 28 crore to run IPL, we have spoken to them and told them it’s their responsibility to run the show.

“We are going to have a draft auction as far as the two new teams are concerned and we will allow five players each to them,” Manohar said.

deserving player. He should not draw flak from media because he is Roger Binny’s son. We can’t destroy his career,” Manohar said.

In other moves, the Indian board appointed an ombudsman to look into cases of conflict of interest and approved six new Test match venues.

Regarding a possible series against arch-rivals Pakistan in United Arab Emirates next month, Manohar did not sound too optimistic and said the board would go by whatever the government told them. - Reuters

On the removal of Roger Binny as selector, Manohar said the decision would ensure that former allrounder’s son Stuart does not face criticism for being a selector’s son.

“The perception has to change, there should not be injustice on Stuart Binny, we can’t destroy his career. He can’t be drawing flak from media because he is Roger Binny’s son, he cannot play,” he explained. - PTI

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Indo-Pak series not ruled out entirely by BCCI MUMBAI: Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has not yet totally ruled out the series against Pakistan next month even as uncertainty continues on the issue.

Asked if the Board has planned a series in December since the Indian team will not be engaged in that period, BCCI President Shashank Manohar said all would depend on Government’s decision on series against Pakistan.

“Depending on what happens to series against Pakistan, we have to take a call,” Manohar said, leaving the matter for interpretation that series was not yet completely ruled out.

The Indian team finishes the Test series against South Africa on December 7 and is scheduled to go to Australia for a limited overs series in January, leaving a small window open for the BCCI to squeeze in another home series.

tive in the ICC, he will take over as the ICC chairman,” Thakur said of a move which will see a media-shy lawyer replace a feisty industrialist at the helm of cricket’s governing body.

Often described as the sport’s most powerful man, former BCCI chief Srinivasan took over as ICC head in June 2014 in controversial circumstances after his son-in-law was indicted in an illegal betting scandal in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Srinivasan’s India Cements company owned the lucra-

As per the International Cricket Council’s Future Tours Programme, Pakistan were to host India but the vehement protest

by Shiv Sena derailed the scheduled talks between Manohar and PCB chief Shahrayar Khan. “We need government permission to play against Pakistan and Board decision will be as per the government stand,” Manohar said.

Meanwhile, BCCI approved six new Test centres — Pune, Rajkot, Indore, Dharamsala, Ranchi and Vishakapatnam. Manohar also named the nine cities that would be available for the bidders to buy the two new teams, who would replace suspended Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, in the next two editions of IPL. The cities named were: Rajkot, Pune, Chennai, Vishakapatnam, Cuttack, Ranchi, Nagpur, Indore and Dharamsala. — PTI

Pakistan take on England with an eye to improve ODI team rankings DUBAI: Pakistan will aim to carry the recent Test momentum into the four-match One-Day International (ODI) series against England as they bid to gain crucial points in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI team rankings.

Eighth-ranked Pakistan currently sit on 88 points as compared to sixth-ranked England’s 100 points.

With England, plus seven other top-ranked sides as on September 30, 2017, set to qualify directly for the 2019 World Cup, the only way Pakistan can move up the order is by winning matches against the higher-ranked sides. As such, a 4-0 series win against England will earn Pakistan five points while a 3-1 victory will mean a gain of three points.

It will earn only one point if the series ends in a 2-all draw.

With England, plus seven other top-ranked sides as on September 30, 2017, set to qualify directly for the 2019 World Cup, the only way Pakistan can move up is by winning matches against the higher-ranked sides

An England series win will mean Pakistan will lose points. If England sweep the series, like they did in 2012, then Pakistan will drop to 86 points while they will concede one point if England win 3-1.

As far as England is concerned, they can rise to as high as 102 points, but will slip behind Bangladesh in seventh place by a fraction of a point if they lose 0-4 and Bang-

ladesh win the third ODI against Zimbabwe on Monday. Pakistan’s last series win against England was on home turf in December 2005 when they won 3-2.

In the ODI player rankings, no batsman from either side features in the top-10. Joe Root is the highest-ranked batsman in 11th position, followed by captain Eoin Morgan (21st) and wicketkeeper

Jos Buttler (23rd).Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez is 30th while Ahmed Shehzad is 32nd.

AB de Villiers of South Africa is the No.1 ranked batsman while Virat Kohli of India is second.

In the bowling chart, Pakistan’s Mohammed Irfan, in 14th place, is the highest-ranked bowler from either side, followed by Moeen Ali of England (31st) and Wahab Riaz (49th).

Sunil Narine of the West Indies is the top-ranked bowler and is followed by Mitchell Starc.

Meanwhile, the recently-concluded series between Sri Lanka and West Indies has resulted in gains for a number of players.

The 3-0 series win has earned Sri Lanka five points and they are now on 105 points while the West Indies have slipped to 86 after dropping two points. - IANS

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SPORTS Spin in the time of devil trouble

Aussies wrap up victory after McCullum defiance

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The hosts had

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ow that India have wrapped up the first Test in three days to go a muscle-flexing one-up in the four-Test series and now that Virat Kohli has talked about a few issues—such as the need to have the clarity of mind required to play the new, Kohli-Ravi Shastri brand of fearless cricket, which simply is about “just being out there and be sure of what you want to do and executing that without fear”—the team would focus on to improve in the next outings, it’s time to look at the devil who failed to turn up at Mohali that actually did the South Africans in than the barmy spins being put on the morality of creating conditions to the advantage of the home team.

The devil was conspicuous by his absence at Mohali, but it was, curiously, the absence that made South African hearts wearier. The best player of spin in the current South African team is Hashim Amla, and AB de Villiers is someone gifted with incredible skills to make the impossible possible with shots that could cut the distance from despair to hope inspiringly narrow in a couple of minutes.

Both Amla and De Villiers succumbed prematurely in the second innings as they expected the devil to turn up. The ball without revolutions bowled by Ravindra Jadeja in the fourth over upset Amla’s middle stump to reduce the tourists to 10 for the loss of three wickets and in the 10th over De Villiers was taken in by a straight ball from Amit Mishra that disrupted his off stump.

The image of the devil lurking in the Mohali dust was a figment of South African imagination, and there were plenty of moments that conveyed the unpleasant truth. In the 34th over of the second innings, Stiaan van Zyl kicked up a lot dust as the bat hit the rough defending a tossed-up ball, but the next delivery from Amit Mishra saw Van Zyl rock back and punch it through the cover for a devildefying boundary.

Unfortunately, key South African players experienced what Amla dubbed post-match as brain-freezes looking for the devil that

dominated the match since their new-look wasn’t. What causes the brain-freeze? Mitchell Johnson running in with the leather in hand at the Gabba or the Waca does that for the Indians. Dale Steyn at Durban, too. R. Ashwin on a slow track in India, for the South Africans, perhaps.

That then is the challenge: South Africa, Australia and England tackling the devil in the Asian dustbowls and the Asians playing fearless cricket on the fast, bouncy pitches abroad.

What pleases us is the South African attitude and approach. A day before the start of play at Mohali Faf du Plessis said they wouldn’t be surprised if the wicket was a square turner from day one.

Post-match, Amla was talking about how his batsmen had failed to apply themselves, and not about any poor pitch.

There was a bit of sulking from Dean Edgar, but the South Africans seemed more in the mood to look for ways of dealing with the situation they could expect at the next three Test venues than in the bent to indulge in uselessness pursuits for frivolous excuses.

Surely, they haven’t arrived in India to bowl on greentops, have they?

The first thing Kohli did on his arrival at the Mohali stadium was touching the feet of the 73-year-old curator Daljit Singh. You could look at it differently: as an act completely in tune with the Indian tradition of showing repect to an elderly person or a clever way to impress upon the old man to get things done to Kohli’s liking.

Either way, it reflects the smart, canny, brainy ways the new man in charge of Indian cricket wants to get going. For now and for quite some time to come.

The writer is a freelance contributor based in India. All the views and opinions expressed in the article are solely those of the author and do not reflect those of Times of Oman

top order racked up 389-2 on the opening day and never looked like losing a first Test at the Gabba since 1988

BRISBANE: Australia were held up by Brendon McCullum but dismissed New Zealand for 295 before lunch on the final day of the first Test on Monday to win by 208 runs and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

The hosts had dominated the match since their new-look top order racked up 389-2 on the opening day and never looked like losing a first Test at the Gabba since 1988.

New Zealand captain McCullum fought a thrilling rearguard with a run-a-ball 80 but once he was controversially dismissed the writing was on the wall for the tourists.

Australia made 556-4 declared in their first innings and declared again on 264-4 in their second, limiting New Zealand to 317 in their first knock.

“It’s nice to start the summer off on a high,” said Australia skipper Steve Smith. “I think the boys did a great job from day one ... that really set us up for the Test match. To be one-nil up in a three-match series is pretty crucial.”

Opener David Warner was named Man of the Match for his innings of 163 and 116, the best of several fine batting displays from the hosts that formed the bedrock of the victory.

Although New Zealand never looked like reaching their victory target of 504, the prospect of more wet weather and McCullum’s exploits had kept alive their hopes of batting out the day for a draw.

Resuming on 142 for three, McCullum took the game to Australia and scored a half century off 44 balls, with seven fours and a single straight six taking him to the milestone. The aggressive nature of his innings meant the righthander rode his luck at times but while he was firing at the crease, there was still a chance.

Ross Taylor (26) and the injured James Neesham (3) were dismissed at the other end but it was the de-

CRUCIAL WICKET: Australian bowler Mitchell Marsh, left, appeals to claim the wicket of New Zealand batsman Doug Bracewell, right, during the first Test match against New Zealand in Brisbane. – Reuters

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New-look Australia tick plenty of boxes in Gabba BRISBANE: Skipper Steve Smith spoke about a new era of Australian cricket before the first Test against New Zealand and his side launched it in some style.

Smith took charge permanently for the first time at the Gabba after succeeding Michael Clarke and there were concerns his side might be vulnerable after Chris Rogers, Brad Haddin and Shane Watson joined his predecessor in retirement.

“I thought the first morning

parture of BJ Watling for 14 that precipitated McCullum’s demise.

Nathan Lyon’s lbw appeal was confirmed by technology but the use of New Zealand’s final review to check the decision cost McCullum dear in the following over.

Mitchell Marsh forced the batsman onto the back foot with a low delivery and although umpire Nigel Llong raised his finger in response to the appeal for caught behind, television replays suggested there had been no contact with McCullum’s bat.

McCullum called the decision “disappointing” but said it should not detract from a deserved vic-

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Skipper McCullum hopeful on Southee, confident of Black Caps bouncing back BRISBANE: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has not given up on a first series win in Australia for 30 years despite defeat at the Gabba on Monday and hopes paceman Tim Southee will be able to play a part in the second Test.

Australia romped to a thumping 208-run victory to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series on Monday after dismissing the last seven New Zealand batsmen before lunch on the final day.

The Black Caps were on the back foot after conceding 389 runs on day one and their attempts to get back into the match were hindered by a back injury to fast bowler Southee, who was unable to bowl in Australia’s second innings.

“I thought Tim bowled very well for us on that first day and he battled through a pretty tough back injury as well,” McCullum said.

“We’re hopeful that he’ll be able to step up for that next Test match.

We’ll give him every chance, he’s one of our leaders.

“All the other guys will be better for that run as well. We have shown in the past that we’re a bounce back side.

“We’ve achieved some special things of late and it is going to take a special effort over the next couple of Tests to come out with the spoils.”

The second Test starts on Friday in Perth, where a loss would mean an end to New Zealand’s run

SOLID KNOCK IN VAIN: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum turns his back onto a rising ball from Australian bowler Mitchell Starc. – Reuters

of seven Test series without defeat. New Zealand’s chances of a victory would be greatly enhanced with strike bowlers Southee and Trent Boult taking the new ball

on what is traditionally a pace friendly deck at the WACA. One man who will not be in the side is all-rounder James Neesham, who batted on Monday de-

spite a back injury that has ruled him out for the rest of the series.

Left arm pace bowler Mitchell McClenaghan will join the squad in place of Neesham, while seamer Neil Wagner has already been called up as cover for Southee.

McCullum said there had been some positives for New Zealand to take away from Brisbane, not least the form of top order batsman Kane Williamson, who scored 140 and 59 in two defiant innings.

“Kane Williamson, probably the best hundred I’ve ever seen from a New Zealander in the time that I’ve been playing,” McCullum said.

“Just full of class and just once again showed how good a player he is that he can score runs in any conditions against any attack in the world.”

The Black Caps skipper showed some of his own batting brilliance on Monday with a run-a-ball 80 featuring 10 fours and two sixes.

The innings, and effectively New Zealand’s hopes of forcing a draw, came to an end in controversial circumstances when he was given out caught behind. Television pictures showing he had not made contact with the ball.

“That’s cricket,” he said.

“Both Nigel Llong and Richard Illingworth are outstanding umpires who are allowed to make the occasional mistake, you have to cop it sweet. That didn’t win or lose us the game.” - Reuters

really set the tone for us with Joe Burns and Davy Warner batting so well,” Smith told a news conference. “I thought the top order set the Test match up for us. Our new ball bowling needs a little bit of improvement, I think we bowled a bit too short,” he said.

Smith was disappointed that Starc had thrown the ball at New Zealand tail ender Mark Craig. “It was just a bit of frustration and I think he just needs to let it out in other ways,” Smith added. - Reuters

tory for the hosts. “I thought Australia were outstanding,” he said.”Right from ball one, they put us under a lot of pressure (and) we were always chasing the game.

“We’ll take our medicine, we’ll cop it sweet and move onto Perth.”

The second Test begins in Perth on Friday and the series concludes with the inaugural day/night test in Adelaide.

After McCullum’s dismissal, Doug Bracewell was dismissed lbw for a golden duck and although all-rounder Marsh (2-25) failed to secure the hat-trick, Tim Southee (5) did not last long.

Trent Boult (15) was the fi-

Australia 1st innings: 556 for 4 decl (U. Khawaja 174, D. Warner 163, A. Voges 83no, J. Burns 71) New Zealand 1st innings: 317 (K. Williamson 140; M. Starc 4-57) Australia 2nd innings: 264 for 4 decl (J. Burns 129, D. Warner 116) New Zealand 2nd innings: (Overnight: 142-3; Target: 504 runs) T. Latham lbw b Starc 29 M. Guptill c Smith b Lyon 23 K. Williamson lbw b Lyon 59 R. Taylor c Smith b Hazlewood 26 B. McCullum c Smith b M. Marsh 80 J. Neesham c Burns b Johnson 3 B. Watling lbw b Lyon 14 M. Craig not out 26 D. Bracewell lbw b M. Marsh 0 T. Southee c Nevill b Hazlewood 5 T. Boult c Nevill b Starc 15 Extras (b-7, lb-5, nb-1, w-2) 15 Total (all out, 88.3 overs) 295 Fall of wickets: 1-44, 2-98, 3-136, 4-165, 5-205, 6-242, 7-243, 8-243, 9-249, 10-295 Bowling: M. Starc 20.3-5-69-2 (w-1), M. Johnson 19-6-58-1 (w-1), J. Hazlewood 18-3-68-2, M. Marsh 10-3-25-2 (nb-1) N. Lyon 21-3-63-3 Umpires: Richard Illingworth, Nigel Long TV umpire: Sundaram Ravi Match referee: Roshan Mahanama Result: Australia won by 208 runs

nal batsman to fall, giving quick Mitchell Starc figures of 2-69. Off spinner Lyon finished with 3-63.

Neesham batted despite a back injury that New Zealand said would rule him out of the rest of the tour, a second blow after paceman Southee’s irritated disc prevented him from bowling in the second innings. — Reuters

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SPORTS ‘Officials sought money to ‘bury’ doping tests’ An independent commission set up by the World AntiDoping Agency identified ‘systemic failures’ in the IAAF and in Russia ‘that prevent or diminish the possibility of an effective anti-doping programme’

GENEVA: An international antidoping commission recommended on Monday that the Russian Athletics Federation be banned from the sport over widespread doping offences — a move that could see the powerhouse Russian team banished from Olympic competition.

An independent commission set up by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) identified what it called systemic failures in the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and in Russia “that prevent or diminish the possibility of an effective antidoping programme”.

Russia is a traditional powerhouse of athletics and finished second behind the United states in the medal table at the 2012 Olympics, with 17 medals, eight of them gold. In the event, by no means certain, that IAAF were to adapt the commission’s recommendation, Russia could be excluded from major competitions including the Olympics and Europan Championships.

The scandal revolves around accusations that money was demanded from top athletes to ‘bury’ medical tests showing drug use.

The scandal could prove as damaging to world athletics as the corruption affair now shaking soccer’s world governing body FIFA, where president Sepp Blatter has been suspended and 14 officials and marketing executives indicted on corruption charges.

There has never been any suggestion that FIFA corruption has affected results on the pitch, at the World Cup, for example.

A co-author of the commission report, Richard McLaren, said at the weekend its investigation showed a whole different scale of

BIG SCANDAL: The report on corruption and money-laundering within the international athletics body

is distributed to journalists prior to a press conference in Geneva on Monday. – AFP

Coe seeks agreement to ban Russia LONDON: IAAF President Sebastian Coe will be seeking approval from his fellow IAAF council members on whether the Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF) should be banned after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recommended the sanction.

In a statement, the IAAF said: “These sanctions could include provisional and full suspension and the removal of future IAAF events.”

Coe added: “The information

corruption in causing “significant changes to actual results and final standings of international athletics competitions.”

If proved, the suppression of drug test results in return for bribes would also make a mockery of the huge investment in technical measures to detect drug use and ensure fairness.

The reach of corruption in global sport could in part be explained by a huge influx of sponsorship in recent decades into bodies lacking effective governance and supervisory procedures.

The International Olympic Committee was hit by a graft scandal 15 years ago, while cricket and

in WADA’s independent commission’s report is alarming.

“I have urged the Council to start the process of considering sanctions against ARAF. This step has not been taken lightly.

We will do whatever it takes to protect the clean athletes and rebuild trust in our sport.”

Meanwhile, Vadim Zelichenok, the acting head of the Russian Athletics Federation (VFLA), said that neither the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) nor the International

cycling have also been tainted.

The authorities last week placed former IAAF president Lamine Diack under formal investigation on suspicion of corruption and money laundering.

The 82-year-old Senegalese is alleged to have received over one million euros ($1.09 million) in bribes in 2011 to cover up positive doping tests by Russian athletes, the office of France’s financial prosecutor said.

IOC wants Diack suspended Meanwhile, the International Olympic Committee’s Ethics Commission recommended the provisional suspension of Lamine

Olympic Committee had the right to suspend Russia from world athletics.

“It is only a recommendation,” Zelichenok said, referring to a report from an independent commission set up by WADA which recommended that the Russian federation be banned from the sport over widespread doping offences. Only the International Association of Athletics Federations could make a decision about suspending the VFLA, said Zelichenok. - Reuters

Diack as an honorary member of the IOC on Monday. Diack, who was an IOC member from 1999 to 2013 as head of athletics world governing body IAAF and became an honorary member in 2014, is being investigated by French authorities on suspicion of corruption and money laundering.

The 82-year-old Senegalese is alleged to have received more than one million euros ($1.1 million) in bribes in 2011 to cover up positive doping tests of Russian athletes.

His son Papa Massata Diack and three others have also been charged with various alleged breaches of the IAAF’s Code of Ethics. - Reuters

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Pitch was not the devil it was made out to be

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ndia disposed of South Africa inside three days to take a lead in the four match series. It was a much needed boost to the Indian team after their defeats in the T20 and one-day series.

It was a well earned win for it was a low scoring game and in such a situation all it needs is for one batsman like AB de Villiers to get going and the match could be won.

That didn’t quite happen as Amit Mishra produced two beauties to get rid of the South African danger man and ensure that India were hardly under any pressure.

The pitch was not the devil it was made out to be and all the devils were in the mind. It is so true that at the international level a player’s biggest opponent is the space between the two ears. Many of the South Africans seemed to be out in the dressing room itself imagining that the ball would do this and that.

In fact in the second innings the first three wickets fell to straight deliveries so it was more of bad judgement rather than the pitch that did the damage. Those dismissals were clear indications that the South Africans went out in to bat imagining the worst.

The Indians too had their problems and no praise can be too high for Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara for

the way they batted in both the innings. They played each ball on its merits and showed admirable patience just like Van Zyl did for South Africa in the second innings.

What was interesting was to hear Man of the Match Ravindra Jadeja’s comments that the pitch at Mohali was not as bad as the ones he had played in Rajkot before he was recalled to the Indian team.

In fact a selector sitting on the same flight as Jadeja’s on the return from Mohali said to him that those comments will not go down well with his president or secretary of his state association who had tried to defend the pitches where the games had finished in two days. He is well within his rights to do so but clearly lying when he accused me of asking for turning pitches when I was captain of the Indian team.

I never ever did that because I was never a coward when it came to the cricket field and am sure not many would call my accuser a brave man on it. - PMG

SECOND TEST

Morkel, Duminy fit for South Africa MUMBAI: Ahead of the second Test at Bengaluru from November 14, South Africa are set to receive a boost in the form of Jean Paul Duminy and Morne Morkel who will be returning after injury lay-offs.

However, the availability of pacer Dale Steyn would still be a cause of concern for the visitors.

Duminy had sustained a injury on his right hand where he had torn a webbing, while Morkel was nursing a quad strain, reported bcci.tv on Monday.

Steyn on the other hand suffered from a groin strain during the first Test in Mohali and was unable to bowl in India’s second innings. He, however, came in to bat during South Africa’s failed fourth innings chase.

“JP Duminy had the stitches

removed from this right hand laceration two days ago. He will have a net session in the next couple of days and should be available for selection for the second Test match in Bengaluru,” Proteas’ team doctor Mohammad Moosaji said.

“Morne Morkel has fully recovered from a right quad strain, if the (first) Test had started a day later he probably would have been available for selection.”

“The only fitness concern we have at the moment is Dale Steyn.

He is still recovering from the groin strain he sustained during this Test match. He will have a fitness test two days before the second Test match before a final call on his availability is made.”

India lead the four-match series 1-0 after winning the first match by 108 runs at Mohali. - IANS

SIX-A-SIDE

UTSC Oman bag hockey title in Bahrain MUSCAT: The United Talasserry Sports Club (UTSC) Oman won the title at the prestigious Six-ASide Hockey Tournament organised by the Bahrain Hockey Association in Bahrain recently.

Besides two teams from Oman — the other being Oman Hockey Veterans, the tournament organised at St Christopher Senior Scholl in Isa Town, also attracted teams from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE. Indian Olympian and former captain Jude Felix presided over the prizegiving ceremony and handed over the trophy to champions UTSC Oman.

The eventual winners campaign in Pool C with a 2-0 win over Dadabhai Hockey Club Saudi Arabia.

They then overwhelmed Bahrain Hawks for a 5-1 win.

In the semifinals, the UTSC team came up against a strong Bahrain Ministry of Interior team

and had to produce their best to emerge 3-1 winners. In a keenly contested final, UTSC Oman overcame Qatar Wanderers scoring a goal in each half.

Meanwhile, the Oman Hockey Veterans team failed to advance to the knockout stages after suffering two defeats in the league stages of the tournament.

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Mikhail overcomes Haritha at ISC tourney MUSCAT: V. Haritha Shree put in a brave display and gave it everything before going down fighting in the second round of the under-10 singles at the Falcon Insurance Companysponsored Annual Tennis Tournament organised by the Indian Social Club (ISC) Muscat.

Seven-year-old Haritha was 1-4 down against a confident looking Mikhail Sarit who was all set to progress into the next round. But Haritha fought back bravely and broke Mikhail in the sixth and eighth games to level at four-games-all.

Mikhail broke to take the lead but Haritha broke back at love for five-all. Mikhail triumphed as he broke again in the crucial eleventh to advance to the quarterfinals of the under-10 singles.

In other second round matches of the under-10 singles, top seed Vatsal Manikandan breezed to a 6-0 win over K. Vinayak, J. Kaavya blanked Joy Rion D’Souza 6-0 and Praneeth Raj continued his fine run to record a brilliant 6-0 victory over Rohit Rajkumar.

Kapil Mansinghani registered a fine 6-4 victory over Praneeth Raj in the second round of the under-12 singles. After a tense start and scores deadlocked at three-all, Kapil broke twice and served out the match.

In other second round matches, Vatsal Manikandan defeated Amritya Singh 6-0 and Indraneel Singh downed JC Sidhaant 6-3.

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ISM under-19 boys ease to five-wicket win over PSM Batting first, PSM

ISG girls too good for PSM and ISWK

were all out for 214 runs in 39.5 overs. In reply, ISM completed their bonus point victory by scoring 215 for five wickets in just 30.3 overs

MUSCAT: Indian School Muscat (ISM) eased to a five-wicket victory over Pakistan School Muscat (PSM) in a Khimji Ramdas sponsored Under-19 Division match at the Municipality Ground I during the morning session on Saturday.

Winning the toss and batting first, PSM were all out after putting 214 runs in 39.5 overs. Iftikhar Ahmed top scord with 47.

Syed Hussain also contributed with 37. For ISM, Wasim Ali claimed four wickets.

ISM completed their bonus point victory by scoring 215 for the loss of five wickets in just 30.3 overs. Tejesh V. top scored with 94.

Syed Komail bagged two wickets for PSM. Brief scores: PSM 214 in 39.5 overs (Iftikhar Ahmed 47; Wasim Ali 4/24) lost to ISM 215 for 5 in 30.3

MUSCAT: Indian School Al Ghubra (ISG) recorded a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan School Muscat (PSM) in an Al Turki Enterprisessponsored Girls Under-19 Division match at the Municipality Ground II. Batting first, PSM posted 137 for four in 20 overs with Sana Zulfiqar top scoring with 38 runs. ISG completed the bonus point win by chasing down the score in just 14.2 overs, scoring

140 for the loss of three wickets.

Brief scores: PSM 137 for 4 in 20 overs (Sana Zulfiqar 38) lost to ISG 140 for 3 in 14.2 overs (Aditi Bhatnagar 36, Nayan Anil 46).

Points: ISG – 3, PSM – 0.

In an Al Turki Enterprisessponsored Girls Under-19 Division match, ISG posted a 52-run win over Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir (ISWK) at the Municipality Ground II. Batting first, ISG posted 168 for six in 20 overs. Aditi Bhat-

overs (Tejesh V. 94; Syed Komail 2/38).

Points: ISM – 3, PSM - 0.

Shahriar Fahim bowled brilliantly to return with figures of six for 31 in 7.2 overs.

BSM edge MCCC In a Khimji Ramdas-sponsored Under-19 Division match, Bangladesh School Muscat (BSM) defeated Muscat Cricket Coaching Centre (MCCC) by 19 runs at the Municipality Ground III. Batting first, BSM scored 153 all out in 29.5 overs with Golam Zilani top scoring with 47. Abusaleh Musha also contributed with 32 runs.

MCCC’s Indunil Udara claimed three wickets.

BSM completed their bonus point victory by bowling out MCCC for 135 in 23.2 overs.

Mustafa Ali top scored with 30.

Brief scores: BSM 153 in 29.5 overs (Golam Zilani 47; Indunil Udara 3/24) bt MCCC 135 in 23.2 overs (Mustafa Ali 30; Shariar Fahim 6/31). Points: BSM – 2, MCCC - 0.

ISAS down MCCC In an Al Turki Enterprises-sponsored Under-16 Division match, Indian School Al Seeb (ISAS) defeated MCCC by two wickets at the Municipality Ground IV. Batting first, MCCC posted 145 for eight in 25 overs with Aveeral Golash scoring 42. Musadiq, Kaif and Saud claimed two wickets apiece. ISAS completed their bonus

nagar and Nayan Anil scored 55 and 54 runs respectively.

Akshada and Simran took two wickets each for ISWK. ISG completed the bonus point win by bowling out ISWK for 116 in 19.2 overs. Saya and Tara claimed three and two wickets each respectively.

Brief scores: ISG 168 for 6 in 20 overs (Aditi Bhatnagar 55, Nayan Anil 54; Akshadha 2/27) bt ISWK 116 in 19.2 overs (Jayadhanya 23, Saya Channa 3/27). Points: ISG – 3; ISWK – 0.

ISM HERO: Tejas Vagadia

point victory by scoring 149 for eight in 16.3 overs. Kaif Qureshi and Usman Nagori top scored with 31 and 26 runs respectively. Mohit was the best MCCC bowler on the day with figures of four for 31 from 4.3 overs.

Brief scores: MCCC 145 for 8 in 25 overs (Aveeral Golash 42; Mohammed Juber 2/25) lost to ISAS 149 for 8 in 16.3 overs (Kaif Qureshi 31; Mohit Zanwar 4/31). Points: ISAS – 3, MCCC - 0.

ISAS beat MCCC B In an Under-13 Division match, ISAS handed MCCC B a 152-run defeat at the Municipality Ground IV. Batting first, ISAS posted a huge total of 256 for three in 20 overs. Mohammed Sahil smashed an unbeaten 183 in 84 balls.

ISAS STAR: Mohammed Sahil

ISAS completed their bonus point victory by bowling out MCCC B for 104 in 19.3 overs with Sonu Kumar claiming three for 23 in 3.3 overs.

Brief scores: ISAS 256 for 3 in 20 overs (Mohammed Sahil 183 n.o) bt MCCC B 104 in 19.3 overs. (Sonu Kumar 3/23). Points: ISAS — 3, MCCC B team — 0.

PREVIEW

MUSCAT EMERGE YOUNG HANDBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Muscat Club overcame a stiff challenge from Al Shabab Club to emerge the champions of the Oman Handball Association Youth Handball League. In the final played at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Sunday night, Muscat defeated Al Shabab 22-20 to lift the coveted trophy for the second time. — JUN ESTRADA/Times of Oman

CRICKET

FRiENDi Mobile Challenger Cup kicks off in style MUSCAT: The FRiENDi Mobile Challenger Cup cricket tournament, organised by Jazz Boys, kicked off in style at the lush green grass ground of Al Ghubrah Power Plant on Friday.

The first day’s action produced a 42 sixes and some brilliant fielding from all the participating teams with the organisers also handed out man of the match and special prizes to 16 players.

The Jazz Boys thanked Palm Restaurant for serving lunch to the members of all participating teams and the organisers.

The tournament is mainly sponsored by FRiENDi Mobile, Danube, National Metal Cans, Cluttons, Al Hajiry Group, Abdul Fatah Mohd Noor Co., The Body Shop and Al Faisal.

Asfandyar XI 49 for 7 lost to National Gas 51 for 8. Man of the match: Kadir of National Gas. FAP UTSC 105 for 5 beat Indian XI 60 for 7. Man of the match: Jaleel of FAP UTSC. Darsait XI 45 all out lost to Future CC 47 for 5. Man of the match: Faisal of Future CC. Attic Outdoors 85 for 6 beat Tely Boys 64 for 6. Man of the match: Humayun of Attic Outdoors.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Faisal of Future CC receives his award from Joseph Rajan, brand manager of FRiENDi Mobile. – Supplied photo

Results: Royal Strikers 56 for 4 lost to Mangaloreans 57 for 2. Man of the match: Iqbal of Mangaloreans.

S S Friends 92 for 1 beat Mobile Point Ruwi 65 for 9. Man of the

match: Kiran of S S Friends. AKCT 86 for 7 beat Ashes 62 all out. Man of the match: Waseem of AKCT. Al Dasser 70 for 3 lost to Masters XI 71 for 4. Man of the match: Afridi of Masters XI.

November 13 fixtures Quarterfinals: Masters XI vs Future CC (6.30 am), AKCT Muscat vs Mangaloreans (7.30 am), FAP UTSC vs National Gas (8.30 am), SS Friends vs Attic Outdoors (9.30 am), 1st semifinal (10.30 am), 2nd semifinal (1.30 pm), Final (2.45 pm).

Struggling Blasters and Atletico hope to overturn woes KOCHI: Last year’s finalists Kerala Blasters and Atletico de Kolkata find themselves in the bottom half of the points table and will aim for a win to overturn their woes in an Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament here on Tuesday.

Atletico defeated Blasters 1-0 in the final of the tournament last year. But in the second edition of the league this term, both the teams are struggling.

Atletico have three points from the last five matches and are placed sixth with 10 points from eight matches. Blasters haven’t had a good start either, and despite the revival sparked after the arrival of induction of new head coach Terry Phelan, they find themselves placed at the bottom of the table with eight points from as many matches.

It’s not an ideal situation for both teams but as they face each other in a crucial ninth round clash, they are aware that they can still turn it around.

“Every game is a big game.

Every game we go into we have to go into it with the right attitude.

We will be going into this game with the right attitude to get three points. If you can manage two or three wins, it will propel you to the top half. We are very confident that we can go out there and grab the three points,” Blasters chief coach Phelan said on Monday.

Blasters will be encouraged by their performance in the last game where they easily accounted for FC Pune City, who were leading the table at that time.

There is not much separating all the teams and assistant coach Trevor Morgan said they are

Atletico are sixth with 10 points. Blasters are at bottom with eight

very much in the race for a place in the semifinals.

“It’s not where we are that counts. In three weeks, we could be in a completely different position. One or two wins can propel a team higher up. At the moment, no team is pulling away. There is no huge gap. There is a seven point gap between top and bottom which can be turned around with two wins,” Morgan said in the press conference.

Atletico are also facing tough times and have been hampered due to injuries to marquee player Helder Postiga, captain Josemi and midfielder Javi Lara.

“We have had three very important players injured. It’s too much of a problem for the team.

I have confidence in my players and we have to work every day,” said Habas during the pre-match media briefing.

“Both of us have been in similar positions this season. Kerala wants to win right now and we also want to win. Both of us need a win but we have the time to cover the position in the league. We have to be calm and not be nervous. Being nervous cannot get you anything,” Habas, whose team lost to NorthEast United FC in their previous match, added. - IANS

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Neymar’s magic brings back the memories of Ronaldinho Neymar’s second goal in the 3-0 win over Villarreal took

I had the fortune to play alongside Ronaldinho and we would stand and watch him practice with the ball.

With Neymar it is in some ways similar, they are special players

the breath away, particularly echoing the heyday of Ronaldinho, the last Brazilian to turn the grand stadium into his own personal art gallery

Luis Enrique Barcelona coach

MADRID: With sublime control, a back heel flick, a pirouette and a sweet volleyed finish, Neymar fashioned a glorious goal at the Nou Camp on Sunday to rekindle memories of Barcelona’s greatest Brazilian wizards.

Neymar’s second goal in the 3-0 win over Villarreal took the breath away, particularly echoing the heyday of Ronaldinho, the last Brazilian to turn the grand stadium into his own personal art gallery.

He had already scored once and Barca were cruising at 2-0 when, with five minutes left, Neymar, no stranger to scoring splendid solo goals, produced the masterpiece which left the crowd wondering if it might even have eclipsed some of their absent hero Lionel Messi’s finest works.

Cushioning the ball on his chest, Neymar flicked the ball with the back of his heel insolently over the top of his head, befuddling the un-

MODERN MAGICIAN: Barcelona’s Neymar celebrates a goal against Villarreal at Camp Nou stadium in

Barcelona. – Reuters

fortunate defender Jaume Costa while simultaneously spinning to strike his volley into the net.

Pure genius.

In the absence of the injured Messi, the responsibility has fallen on Neymar to provide creativity and leadership and here was the

perfect illustration of how he is relishing the role.

Sunday’s double makes him La Liga’s top scorer with 11 goals and left his manager Luis Enrique purring about the pleasure of watching a “special” player.

“I had the fortune to play along-

side Ronaldinho and we would stand and watch him practice with the ball. With Neymar it is in some ways similar, they are special players,” Luis Enrique told a news conference.

“His goal stood out but also his style of play, the way he works

for the teams and helps out defensively.”

Always with a toothy smile on his face, the charismatic Ronaldinho inspired Barca to two La Liga titles and the 2006 Champions League before he lost his way.

The Neymar-inspired Barca now lead the La Liga table by three points after Real Madrid’s defeat away to Sevilla and the two bitter rivals go head-to-head in their next game following the international break.

Luis Enrique gave no clues though as to whether he expects Messi to have recovered from his knee injury for the match.

“He is in the process of recovering and we will see,” he said.

“The only thing that we have been concerned about since he got injured was that he recovers well. We are infinitely stronger with Messi.” - Reuters

T20 CRICKET

Sri Lanka maintain winning run against West Indies PALLEKELE: Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 30 runs in the first Twenty20 International on Monday to go 1-0 up in the twomatch series and extend the visitors’ losing streak.

Having swept the Test and one-day series, Sri Lanka posted a commanding total of 215 for three before bowling out West Indies for 185 to ensure they cannot lose the Twenty20 series.

Put into bat after a rain-delayed start at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka rode a flying start to post their highest score against West Indies in this format of the game.

Tillakaratne Dilshan (56) top-scored, adding 91 runs in an opening stand with Kusal Perera (40) to set the tone for the innings. Dilshan (1,538) also overtook former captain Mahela Jayawardene (1,493) as Sri Lanka’s highest scorer in Twenty20 Internationals.

After the openers departed, Shehan Jayasuriya chipped in with quick 36 runs to lay the platform for a big total. Dinesh Chandimal (40 not out) and Angelo Mathews (37 not out) milked 84 runs in the last five overs to take their team past the 200-mark.

West Indies lost Johnson Charles to the second delivery of their innings but Andre Fletcher (57) blasted six sixes in his 25-ball blitz to keep them in the hunt. Dushmantha Chameera bowled Fletcher with a slower delivery to bring relief for the hosts before Dwayne Bravo (24) and Kieron Pollard (26) briefly rekindled the visitors’ hopes of registering their first win of the tour. The teams move to Colombo for the final T20 on Wednesday. - Reuters

FOOTBALL SCANDAL

German FA boss resigns over 2006 WC scandal BERLIN: German football association President Wolfgang Niersbach resigned on Monday over a 2006 World Cup scandal that has tarnished the reputation of the world’s biggest soccer federation.

Niersbach, who is being investigated for tax evasion in relation to the affair, said he was taking the political responsibility for a controversial 6.7-million euro ($7.22-million) payment to FIFA that was allegedly used to bribe officials of world soccer’s governing body to vote for Germany’s World Cup bid. He again denied any wrongdoing. “In order to protect the DFB and the position, I step down as DFB president with a heavy heart,” Niersbach told reporters. “I decided to resign because I realised I had to take the political responsibility.”

At the heart of the investigation is the 6.7 million euro payment from the DFB to FIFA in 2005 that

Wolfgang Niersbach.

Der Spiegel magazine alleged was a return on a loan from the then Adidas CEO Robert-Louis Dreyfus to help buy votes for Germany’s World Cup bid at the FIFA election in 2000.

“I was there from the first day of the bid for the 2006 World Cup until the end....and in all these years I worked not only in a clean way but also with passion and trust,”

Niersbach later said in a statement issued through the DFB. He had been at the DFB for a quarter of a century, climbing up from spokesman to general secretary and then president in 2012.

“That makes it even more depressing and painful to be confronted nine years later with processes I had nothing to do with. I want to make it clear once more that I was not aware of the payments in question. That’s what makes the decision to suffer the political consequence so much harder.”

Last week more than 50 police and tax investigators raided the DFB headquarters as well as Niersbach’s and other officials’ private homes. They were searching for evidence to back up suspicions by the Frankfurt prosecutor’s office that the president, a World Cup 2006 organising committee vice president, and two former committee colleagues did not pay tax

on the controversial 6.7-million euro payment.

The three are suspected of tax evasion and investigations are ongoing to determine whether they would be charged or not.

German magazine Der Spiegel’s report in October had claimed a slush fund had been set up with Louis-Dreyfus’ financial support to buy votes for Germany’s World Cup bid.

Both the DFB and Niersbach, as well as then organising chief Franz Beckenbauer, had rejected the votes-for-cash claims made by Der Spiegel.

But Niersbach admitted an internal investigation was underway to find out why the amount was paid to FIFA and what was it used for. Asked at a press conference on Oct. 22 why the DFB had paid FIFA the amount, Niersbach said: “I don’t know.” FIFA are also investigating the issue. - Reuters

OTA TO FIELD U-12, U-16 TEAMS IN GCC TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP Oman Tennis Association (OTA) will field under-12 and under-16 teams in the GCC Tennis Championships to be organised in Qatar from November 15 to 20. The association took the decision during the fourth meeting of the board members held under the chairmanship of OTA chief Muttasim bin Hamood Al Zadjali. The meeting also discussed external participation programme for Omani star Fatima Al Nabhani. The board members also visited to the tennis courts at Qurm Beach.

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Even if you are a hardcore meat-lover, jumping on the vegan bandwagon once in a while can be a delicious change of pace with great recipes like crispy vegan-burgers, lentil salad, and lucious egg and dairy-free brownies.

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LIFESTYLE VEGAN BURGER These vegan burgers are packed with spices, herbs, and a hint of lemon zest — very healthy and seriously satisfying.

Ingredients • 400g boiled chickpeas • 1/2 shallot, finely chopped • 1/2tsp ginger-garlic paste • 1/2 bunch of coriander, chopped • 1/2tsp cumin powder • 1 tsp red chilli powder • Juice of half lemon • Salt • Lettuce leaves • Tomato slices • Tomato ketchup • Vegetarian burger buns

VEGAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES Gooey, nutty, and chocolatey, these vegan brownies, are a real delight Ingredients • 200g dairy free dark chocolate • 170g self raising flour • 3 heaped tsp cocoa powder • 180g golden caster sugar • Sea salt • 1tsp vanilla extract • 230ml soya milk • 200g chopped walnuts • 5tbsp sunflower oil

Preparation • Make a paste of boiled chickpeas, take it out in a bowl and add shallot, ginger-garlic paste, coriander, cumin powder, red chilli powder, lemon juice, and salt.

• Mix everything together with hand and make a round pattice.

• Heat oil in a pan, and pan sear the pattice till slightly brown.

• Warm the burger buns, on a skillet, place the lettuce, tomato slices, then place the chickpea pattice, squeeze tomato ketchup.

Close with the other bun.

Serve hot.

Preparation • Pre-heat the oven at 180 degrees. Grease a square baking tin and line with baking parchment.

• Melt the chocolate in bain marie (water bath).

• Mix in a bowl, flour, cocoa powder, add sugar, sea salt, vanilla extract, soya milk, and walnuts. Now add melted chocolate and sunflower oil, whisk everything together, till it combines.

• Pour in a baking tray, bake for 20-25 minutes.

• Take it out and let it cool, it will still be gooey at the centre.

• Enjoy with a cup of tea. or coffee.

PUY LENTIL SALAD WITH POTATOES AND PEANUTS My Puy lentil salad is a delicious, hearty, glutenfree salad recipe that works beautifully as starter or a side dish.

Ingredients • 250g Puy lentil • 6 boiled potatoes, cubed • 1 shallot, chopped • 1 tomato, chopped • 1/2 lettuce, roughly torn • 1 bay leaf • 50g roasted peanuts • 2 tbsp olive oil For the dressing • 2tbsp sesame seed oil • 1tbsp red wine vinegar • 2tsp honey • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard • 1/2 clove garlic, grated • 1 litre vegetable stock Preparation • To cook the lentils, boil the stock, then add lentils along with bayleaf and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until tender.

• In a bowl, mix cubed potatoes, shallot, tomato, lettuce and lentils.

• To prepare the dressing, whisk the remaining ingredients together till combined.

• Drizzle over the dressing, and enjoy a healthy salad.

Pallavi Nigam completed her culinary education at ICIF in Italy and worked as a chef for Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. She is now based in Muscat where she writes recipes and takes cooking classes.

Contact her: pallavi_nigam@hotmail.com twitter @pallavizza pallavizza.com

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FOOD NOTES

Tips for Barbecue Maintenance

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t’s no surprise that people love to barbecue. Friends, family, food and fire all come together in that wonderful moment. But, amongst the good times, one can always forget to clean the grill and therefore have the flavours that complement this ritual completely tainted by the taste of the last BBQ you had.

Here are some simple things to do to take care of their barbecues and ensure they are in prime condition to make flawless steaks.

Charcoal Grills Use a stiff wire brush to clean your grill. It’s always best if you do this after you cook, not before as the remaining food particles will still be loose and get on your food.

If your grill is made of iron, brush on some oil with a paper towel and wipe over the surface.

This will prevent rusting and allow for your barbecue to age well.

Make sure you clean the grate of the grill. Ensure that all the ash is brushed out and there is no leftover food under the grate.

Be sure to do this when the barbecue is off and the plates are cold to avoid injury.

And at least once a year, depending on how often you use it, take time to give it a really good clean with soapy water.

Gas Grills Use a sturdy spatula to scrape off all residue right after you grill.

The heat will help to easily remove foods and oils.

Be sure to empty the container that retains the fat and wash with hot soap and water. If this gets blocked, the grill filtration will stop working and require a brand new one in order to fully cook your food.

Once the barbecue is cold, soak the grills in soapy water for a couple of hours and then scrub with a sponge. The dirt will come off easily and make for a nicer flavour the next time you cook.

Dilute one tablespoon of baking soda and another with vinegar in one litre of warm water and put it on the external parts of the grill.

This mixture will remove grime and dirt and will leave your barbecue shining.

Disconnect the gas and lift out the grill parts layer by layer. Once

you get to the burners, make sure you inspect them thoroughly and scrape off any residue.

Look for any blockages in the gas pipe and make sure this is coming through freely.

After you remove each piece, wash with warm soap and water. Make sure to rinse off everything and dry before putting back in its place.

Now that it’s clean, make sure you let the grill heat completely, just to ensure there’s no soap residue left. Put the lid on to create a little steam, which will reduce soap smells and you’re ready to go.

Saucy Tips Leave a sponge soaked with white vinegar by the barbecue. It prevents smoke from spreading and leaving your house smelling like a

cooked steak.

When preparing your meat for barbecuing, rub the cutting board with lemon and salt to kill germs from previous cooking and wash after.

If the barbecue temperature needs to be increased make sure you add a lit charcoal piece to the existing fire, do not add unlit charcoal or it will become too smoky.

If you want to stay chemical free you can clean any grill with half an onion. Rub the hot grill with half a cut onion (cut side down). This will loosen up baked on grime and basically take it right off the grill. Make sure to heat the grill up first, and then rub it hard with an onion stuck on the end of a fork.-Courtesy of Helpling

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Kate Moss Makes Jam Supermodel Kate Moss says she likes to make jam and has even named it Kate’s Sweet and Sticky. “I make jam and, it is so delicious. My signature jam is damson or quince and it’s called Kate’s Sweet and Sticky. Moss said in a joint interview with supermodel Cara Delevingne to HELLO! Magazine, reports dailymail.co.uk.Moss’s homemade spread has even got a seal of approval from some critics as British chef Jamie Oliver’s children Poppy, 13, Daisy, 12, Petal, six, Buddy, five, think it’s “better”than their father’s jam. Moss — who has 13-year-old daughter Lila explained: “I gave it to Jamie Oliver and his kids texted my kid the next day, saying: ‘Oh, your mum’s jam is really good, we just had some and it’s better than Dad’s.’ Take that Jamie Oliver.”

US to Taste Authentic Chinese Soup Dumplings

STORY HUBERT VAZ s you enter Asia restaurant, at Shangri -La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, the warm ambience inside is filled with spicy aromas emanating from a live cooking station. The chefs behind the live station are engrossed juggling with chillies and other Thai seasonings. Within seconds, you get strapped down for an aromatic culinary experience that would have a lasting impact on your taste buds.

Two visiting chefs from Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand have dropped in for this annual Thai Food Festival that offers diners in Muscat a unique opportunity to savour authentic Thai food prepared in diverse forms representing different regions of the Kingdom of Thailand.

The festival aims at propagating this unique dining experience by presenting some of the most popular and flavourful dishes of Thailand.

A special menu has been selected for this Thai food festival – Taste of Thailand – that’s on till November 12.

Chef Wasana Tanthong and Chef Pornchai Wongkaew who have been to Muscat a couple of times in the past, say, “we are here to familiarise people with Thai food, just as it is made in Thailand. We have not made any changes to the original recipes because we want diners to taste authentic Thai dishes. Yes, our food is spicy, but those who love Thai food, know that. However, if diners want their dishes customised with less or more spices, we can do that for them.”

A typical Thai meal consists of rice, fish, beef, and vegetables prepared in a complex interplay with the fundamental flavours – sour, sweet, spicy, and salty.

The chefs believe that the taste, aroma and presentation of the cuisine has to be outstanding.

Chef Wasana is a specialist in Thai appetisers while Chef Pornchai is an expert in Tom yum soup (a spicy, seafood soup). But for this festival they have put togeth-

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er a special menu that reflects the true essence of Thai food which appeals to international diners.

These include dishes like massaman (a mildly spicy curry made of chicken, beef or lamb containing peanuts) which is a Thai speciality. They, however, wish to learn some local dishes from Oman before they leave for home.

Chef Wasana adds that they enjoy preparing food for diners in Muscat who seem to be very fond of Thai cuisine, and that they are also willing to customise dishes as per individual tastes, but they would first explain to the diner about what to expect. Chef Pornchai also says that the true satisfaction they get is when diners walk up to them after a meal to offer a compliment.

In the Menu The special Thai menu includes main course dishes like goong sauce makham (wok-fried prawns with wilted greens and tamarind sauce), pla nueng manao (steamed sea bass with lime sauce), stir fried seafood (with garlic, chilli and hot basil sauce), pad Thai goong (wok tossed thin flat rice noodles with prawns, bean sprouts, egg, tofu and ground peanuts, thao hoo pad med (wok-fried tofu with sweet chilli paste and cashew nuts), kaeng kiewwarn kai (chicken curry simmered in green curry paste and coconut milk, with eggplant and Thai basil), kaeng massaman nuea (beef and potatoes in a creamy massaman curry sauce), kaeng phed ped yang (roasted duck simmered in a spicy red curry sauce), besides a delicious set of starters, soups, sushi and sashimi platters and desserts.

As a demo, the Thai chefs got behind the work-station, and within minutes dished out pad Thai goong, a wholesome egg-wrap filled with stir-fried vegetables, prawns, noodles, and spiced up in the right proportion to bring forth a fiery aroma with every bite.

This was matched with Thai mango passion (a chilled passion fruit and mango drink) served out in earthen tumblers.

- hubert@timesofoman.com

A restaurant in China’s Nanjing province famous for its authentic soup dumplings is set to open a branch in Los Angeles city, US, the media reported recently. Restaurant Pindasan is also famous for its roasted meat dish and the owner and its head chef have co-authoured “Production Standards of Nanyang Soup Dumplings” and “Quality Control Standards of Nanyang Soup Dumplings”, the People’s Daily reported. The soup dumplings of the restaurant are meticulously made, with soft, thin skin, a light soup and meat stuffing made with lean meat. Each soup dumpling has 21 pleats and the steaming time is controlled to within seconds. However, in the Los Angeles branch, staff will not be able to serve the soup dumplings to customers as soon as they are steamed, because according to US law, restaurants are not allowed to bring the customer very hot food. So the soup dumplings will be allowed to cool and served when their temperature is below 45 degrees Celsius. Soup dumplings were originated in China around the 18th century.

Vikas Khanna Takes Culinary Route to Support a Cause TASTE OF THAILAND THAI FOOD FESTIVAL

Duration: Till November 12 Venue: Asia restaurant, Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Dining Options: Thai set menus or a la carte For Reservations: Call: +968 2477 6565 or e-mail: fbreservation.slmu@shangri-la.com

Vikas Khanna, who has taken Indian food on a world tour with his cookery skills, will now be getting into the kitchen for a cause. The Michelin-starred chef will host and judge a celebrity duo cook-off to support the cause of nutrition for an education campaign. The celebrity episode will be aired on Fox Life channel in the first week of December. Khanna feels that taking the message of importance of nutrition is the need of the hour, so that the future generation of the country doesn’t miss out on other crucial aspects of life. -IANS

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SHATTI Spectre 007 (Comedy | Drama) (PG12) Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux 3:00, 6:00, 8:45, 9:00, 11:30, 11:45 PM The Last Witch Hunter (Action)(2D)(PG12) Cast : Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood 2:30, 6:30 PM Guardian Angel (Action | Drama) (12+) Cast: Vahik Pirhamzei, Bokeem Woodbine, Justine 11:30 PM The Martian(3D) (Adventure, Sci-Fi) (PG) Cast : Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain 4:45 PM Goosebumps (Action, Adventure) (3D)(12+) Cast : Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush 9:15, 11:15 PM Burnt (Comedy, Drama) (2D)(12+) Cast : Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller 2:45 PM He Named Me Malala (Documentary) (PG) Cast: Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai, Toor Pekai Yousafzai 4:45, 7:45 PM

Goosebumps (Action, Adventure) (3D) (12+) Cast : Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush Timming: 9:15, 11:15 PM

He Named Me Malala : 2D (Doc) PG Cast : Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai, Toor Pekai Timming: 7:15PM

Cast : Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush 9:00PM The Last Witch Hunter 2D (Act| Adv) PG12 Cast : Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood 11:30PM Pan 3D (Adventure | Fantasy ) (PG) Cast : Levi Miller, Garrett Hedlund, 11:45PM The Walk : 3D (Adventure | Bio ) (PG) Cast : Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 4:45PM

Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kumud Pant 2:45, 8:45 PM Ennu Ninte Moideen – 2D (PG12) Thriller Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathi Menon, Saikumar 5:30, 8:30 PM Goosebumps - 3D (12+) Act, Adv, Com Cast: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush 4:15, 11:30 PM Coconut: The Little Dragon – 3D (PG) Animation Voice Overs: Max Von Der, Dustin Semmelrogge 2:30 PM

AZAIBA Spectra 007 – 2D (PG12) Act, Adv, Thr Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes 2:30, 5:15, 6:15, 8:00, 9:00, 10:45, 11:45 PM He Named Me Malala – 2D (PG) Documentary Cast: Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai 5:15, 7:00 PM The last Witch Hunter – 2D (PG12) Adv Cast: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood 3:15, 11:30 PM Shaandaar – 2D (PG) Comedy, Romance

MUSCAT GRAND MALL Spectre 007 2D (Action/Adventure/ Thriller) PG12 Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes 12:30, 2:00, 3:30, 6:15, 9:00, 11:45PM Gold Class : 2:45, 5:30, 8:15, 11:00PM He Named Me Malala 2D (Doc) PG Cast : Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai, Toor Pekai 7:15PM Goosebumps : 3D (Action | Comedy) (12+)

Spectre (Action) – PG12 Cast : Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes Timming: 3.30, 6.30, 9.30 PM

The Last Witch Hunter – 2D (Action, Adventure, Fantasy) (PG12) Cast: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood Timming: 6:30, 9:30, 11:30PM

Screen 3 Jazbaa (Action / Drama ) – 12+ Cast : Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Irrfan Khan, Shabana Azmi, Chandan Roy Sanyal 3.45, 6.45, 9.45 PM

SOHAR The Last Witch Hunter - 2D (PG12) Action Cast: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood 7:30, 9:30, 11:45 PM Shandaar - 2D (PG) Romance| Comedy Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kumud Pant 6:45 PM Ennu Ninte Moideen - 2D (M) (PG12) Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathi Menon 9:45 PM Goosebumps - 3D (12+) Action | Comedy Cast: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush 2:45, 9:00, 11:15 PM Coconut: The Little Dragon - 2D (PG) Animation 4:00, 5:45 PM Burnt - 2D (12+) Comedy| Drama Cast : Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, 4:45, 7:00 PM Jem and Holograms - 2D (PG12) Adventure | Drama | Fantasy Cast : Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott 2:30, 4:45 PM Spectre 007 - 2D (PG12) Action |Adventure

SUR Spectre 007 (Action | Adventure ) (PG12) Cast: Daniel Craig, Christopher Waltz, Ralp Fiennes 3:30, 6:15, 9:00, 11:45 PM Guardian Angel (Action | Drama) (12+) Cast: Vahik Pirhamzei, Bokeem Woodbine, Justine 4:45, 11:30 PM Apocalypse (Horror) (18+) Cast: Leo Gregory, Sean Cronin, Brian Woodward 3:00, 9:45 PM Ennu Ninte Moideen (Mal) (Romance | Thriller) (PG12) Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathi Menon, Saikumar 6:45 PM

RUWI Screen 1 Spectre 007 (Action) – PG12 Cast : Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes 3.30, 6.30, 9.30 PM Screen 2 Shandaar (Comedy/ Drama ) – PG Cast : Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kumud Pant 3.45, 6.45, 9.45 PM

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SALALAH Spectre 007 (2D) (PG12) (Act/Adv/Thr) Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz 10:00AM, 1:45, 4:15, 6:05, 9:00, 11:30, 11:55PM The Last Witch Hunter (2D) (PG12) (Act) Cast: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood 11:35AM, 2:00, 11:35PM Jem and Holograms (2D) (PG12) (Adv) Cast: Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, 11:45AM, 4:30PM He Named Me Malala (2D) (PG) (Doc) Cast: Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai 10:05AM, 12:35, 6:55PM Coconut: The Little Dragon (3D) (PG) (Animation) 10:00AM, 4:35PM Goosebumps (3D) (12+) (Action/Comedy) Cast: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette 2:35, 6:45PM Shandaar (2D) (PG) (Romance/Comedy) Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kumud Pant 8:45PM Ennu Ninte Moideen (2D) (PG12) (Mal) (Romantic) Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathi Menon 8:30PM

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Sohar Buraimi Buraimi Sohar Buraimi Sohar Buraimi

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TO SUR (ROUTE 55) 12:00 18:45

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TO FAHUD - YIBAL (ROUTE 62) 06:30 06:30

Fahud Yibal

Salalah Marmul Salalah Salalah

20:00 20:30 23:30 07:40

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Sohar Dubai Sohar Dubai Sohar Dubai

Daily Daily

12:30 12:30

Fahud Ruwi

13:15 17:30

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Ruwi Marmul Ruwi Ruwi

19:50 13:15 22:30 07:30

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Sohar Ruwi Sohar Ruwi Sohar Ruwi

TO DUBAI VIA FUJIRAH & SHARJAH (ROUTE 204)

FROM DUBAI VIA FUJIRAH/SHARJAH (ROUTE 204)

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Emergencies and inquiries: 9999 General Directorate of Passport and Residence 24569603 Directorate General of Customs 24521109 Traffic violations inquiries 24510228 Public Relations Admin 24560099 EMBASSIES IN OMAN

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SALALAH TO DUBAI (ROUTE 102) 15:00

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TO MARMUL (ROUTE 101) 06:00

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TO YIBAL - FAHUD (ROUTE 62)

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TRISTAN RODRIGUES November 10, 2010

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

TO IBRI (ARAQI) (ROUTE 54)

10:20 12:30

TO SUR (ROUTE 55) Sur Sur

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Ennu Ninde Moideen (Mal) (Drama) Cast: Prithviraj, Parvathi Menon, Bala & Lena 3-30, 6-30, 9-30 pm Cinema Main 10 Endrathu Kulla (Tamil) (Act ) Cast: Vikram, Samantha & Jackie Shroff 3-45, 6-45 & 9-45 pm Cinema -4 Bruce Lee The Fighter (Telugu) (Act) Cast : Ram Charan Teja & Rakul preet Singh 3-45, 6-45 & 9-45 pm at Cinema -3 Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (Tamil) (Act/Rom) Cast Vijay Shethupathi and NayanThara 3-30, 6-30 & 9-30 at Cinema -2 NEXT CHANGE: Vedalam (Tamil); Thoongavanam (Tamil); Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (Hindi) Aatagara (Tulu Kanada) From Friday Nov. 20 at 6-00 pm

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TO IBRI (ARAQI) (ROUTE 54) 08:00 08:00

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Film information 24791641 / 24786776 Website: www.isurf.co.om

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TO YANQUL (ROUTE 54) 14:30 14:30

Sohar Ruwi Ruwi Sohar Ruwi Sohar Ruwi

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STAR CINEMA

WEATHER

15:00 15:00 15:00

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Spectre 007 (Action / Adventure / Thriller) Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes 1.00, 3.45, 6.30, 9.15 & 11.55 pm CP No : 2915 (PG12) Jem and the Holograms ( Drama / Fantasy) Cast: Stefanie Scott, Molly Ringwald, Ryan Guzman 3.15, 7.30, 9.45 & 11.55 pm CP No: 2916 (PG12) The Guardian Angel (Action / Crime / Drama) Cast: Numan Acar, Volker Albers, Loyd Bateman 5.30 pm CP No: 2894 (12+) The Last Witch Hunter (Action /Adventure/ Fantacy) Cast: Vin Diesel,Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood 1.15 pm CP No: 2816 (PG12)

WITH LOVE

QURIYAT - SUR - JAALAN (ROUTE 36) Quriyat Sur Jaalan

Film information 24540856 / Advance Booking 24540855 Website: www.albahjacinemaoman.com

BURAIMI Spectre– 2D (Adventure, Thriller) (PG12) Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz 3:30, 6:15, 9:00, 11:45PM The Last Witch Hunter – 2D (Action, Adventure, Fantasy) (PG12) Cast: Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood 6:30, 9:30, 11:30PM Hotel Transylvania 2 – 3D (Animation, Comedy, Family) (PG) Cast: Selena Gomez, Adam Sandler, 5:00PM Guardian Angel– 2D (Action, Drama) (12+) Cast: Vahik Pirhamzei, Bokeem Woodbine, Justine 4:30, 11:30PM Shandaar– 2D (Romance, Comedy) (PG) Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kumud Pant 6:45PM Ennu Ninte Moideen – 2D (Romantic | Thriller) (PG12) Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathi Menon 8:30PM

LONG DISTANCE BUS TIMINGS (OMAN NATIONAL TRANSPORT COMPANY SAOC) *SUBJECT TO CHANGE

FROM MUSCAT (RUWI)

BAHJA CINEMA

Cast : Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes 3:00, 5:45, 8:30, 11:30 PM

CITY CINEMA Contact (10 am to 6PM) 24567664 | 68. www.citycinemaoman.net facebook.com/citycinemaoman

Destination

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CHILDREN BELOW THE AGE OF 3 YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CINEMA | BOX-OFFICE COUNTER OPENS 30-MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCREENING OF THE FIRST SHOW

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Apollo Medical Centre, Hamriya Muscat Pharmacy, Ruwi Salalah Atlas Pharmacy, Ghubra Muscat Region Apollo, Al Hamriya Muscat, A Seeb Market Muscat, Al Khuwair Muscat, Al Hail South Dhofar Region Muscat, Al Nahdha Road, Salalah

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HOSPITALS Al Amal Medical & Health Care Centre 24485052 Atlas Hospital Ruwi 24811743/ Ghubra 24504000 Al Musafir Specialised Medical Clinic 24706453 Hatat Polyclinic LLC, Ruwi 24563641 Azaiba 24499269 Sohar 2683006 Al Raffah Hospital 24618900/1/2 Al Massaraat Clinic & Laboratory 24566435 Al Makook Medical Coordinance Centre 24499434 Apollo Medical Centre,

Hamriya 24787766, 24787780 Capital Polyclinic 24707549 Badr Al Samaa Polyclinic, Ruwi 24799760/1/2 Capital Clinic, Seeb 24420740 Ceregem National Raak 24485633 Dr Harub’s Clinic 24563217 Elixir Health Centre 24565802 Emirates Medical Centre 24604540 1st Chiropractic Centre 24472274 Lifeline Hospital Salalah 23212340 International Medical Centre LLC 24794501/2/3/4/5 Kims Oman Hospital 24760100 24 Hrs Emergency 24760123 Lama Polyclinic, Sohar 26751128 MBD 24799077 Al Khuwair 24478818 Magrabi Eye and Ear Hospital 24568870 Muscat Private Hospital 24583600 Welcare Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, Al Khuwair 24477666 Al-Hayat Polyclinc LLC 22004000 AIRLINE OFFICES Muscat Airport Flight information (24 hours) 24519456/24519223 Aeroflot 24704455 Air Arabia 24700828 Air France 24562153 Air India 24799801

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What is It? Native to China and Vietnam, star anise is now grown in southern China, Indo-China, and Japan. It is star shaped, with five and ten pointed boat-shaped sections. The fruit is picked before it can ripen, and dried. The stars are available whole, or ground to a red-brown powder. It has a pungent and strong taste.

History It was first introduced into Europe in the seventeenth century. The oil produced by a process of steam extraction, is substituted for European aniseed in commercial drinks.

Select and Store Store whole in airtight containers, it keeps for well over a year.

- swati@timesofoman.com

Culinary Uses It is mostly used in Chinese dishes especially in beef and chicken. It is also used in making soups, sweetmeats and confectionery. The whole stars can be added directly or in pieces. Otherwise, grind the whole stars as required. Small amounts are used, as the spice is powerful. In the West, it is added in fruit compotes and jams. It pairs well with tomatoes.

ON A FOOD TRAIL

Battle of the Cooks A’SAFFA FOODS, the Sultanate’s premier poultry and allied foods manufacturer, recently announced the winners of its ‘Online Facebook Recipe Contest’ that witnessed many cooking enthusiasts and amateur chefs from all over the Sultanate.

Further to the Online Recipe Challenge that took place over a span of two months, six finalists with the best innovative recipes were selected from all the entries.

The finalists were then made to battle it out at a live cooking station at Foodlands Restaurant in Al Khuwair, to showcase the ultimate in culinary skills to Foodlands’ highly-trained chefs and three

other celebrity chefs of Oman.

The participants were evaluated on the basis of originality of recipe, innovation of recipe, neatness and hygiene of cooking, presentation and taste by the highly acclaimed celebrity chefs of Oman.

The three winners — Sandhya Vora (winner), Saima Zafar (1st runner-up), and Sunita Verma (2nd runner-up) — were awarded trophies, certificates, and gift vouchers.

The entries were judged on originality, ease of preparation and appearance. The contestants were asked to submit recipes that included at least one A’Saffa product in the ingredients.

-lifestyle@timesofoman.com

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Contact: 99342733 / 99795241 1/2, B/R – Res / commercial directly from owner near Bank Muscat, Bausher. Contact 92158031 Villa for rent at 18 November road Behind Oman Oil, Building No. 1995, Al Ghubra 4 BHK villa.

Contact: 99373290/ 24815012 3BHK Ghubra R.O 400/-.

Contact: 92144045 / 97799175 2 bedrooms flat with hall, 2 bathrooms in Darsait near Muscat Municipality. # 92584715 / 24700120 NEW WAREHOUSE FOR RENT at Ghala Ind. Area. 800 & 2500 approx sqms Near Hotel Al-Madinah Holiday.Ghala. Container can enter. Immediate access to roads & highways.

CONTACT : 94583320

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FOR HIRE WITH OPERATORS

1. Back Hoe Loaders (Shovels): 5 Nos 2. 10 Tons Vibratory Roller Compactor: 1 No. 3. 42 Mtrs. Concrete Pump Putzmeister: 1 No. 4. 45 Cbm Tippers: 2 Nos 5. 50 M height, 50 Boom tower cranes: 5 Nos.

Please contact – Mr. Ravi on 96529679 Email – ravi@alliedoman.com / narayan@alliedoman.com

Seeks partners & investor’s A well edtablished media, conference & advertising company in Muscat with an impressive portfolio of high profile clients across segments,and supported by an expert team is looking for partners &investors.

VISA AVAILABLE Contact - 93946622

DIWALI SPECIAL 33 VARIETIES Indian biscuits - Indian Sweets in gift boxes .

Fresh flowers - Jasmine, Lotus, Marigold, garlands, total pooja items, candles, mitti deepaks, decoration lights, rangoli colors.

All type of fresh grinded flour.

Haridas Nensey Supermarket, Ruwi. Contact - 24750784

FOR RENT

FOR RENT Fully furnished office space available for rent at Wadi Kabir First floor – 270 M2 Ground floor – 170 M2 Contact -

Jacob - 99880534 Dinu - 92881410

Flat for rent in CBD area - Ruwi Two rooms and a large hall •Office spaces for rent in Al Hail on the main road On the same building of Al Khamis Shoes at Al Hail •2 bed room flats in Qurum 29 for rent next to ABA New building -split AC - Good location

Contact No: 96177505

USED & SCRAP VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT

FOR SALE D/C Pick-Ups, 3 Ton Trucks, Cars, Buses, Station Wagons, Prime Movers, Hiabs, Swg. Tankers, Diesel Tankers, Water Tankers, Skip Trucks, Trailers, Dozer, Sideboom, Excavators, Shovels, Rollers,Graders, JCB for sale on “as is where is basis” Interested parties may please contact between 9 AM to 4 PM from Saturday to Thursday on

99235977 / 92880784

Running furniture showroom for urgent sale.

Ladies beauty parlor sale at Muttrah.

FOR RENT For rent Seeb 1 room, 2 rooms, 3 rooms , with all supplements, including water electricity and sewage also. We provide the following services free plumber and electrician 2 cleaner for garbage our price on your hand, just call on Farahat: 98020768 Hilal: 96541283

Shops for rent behind buildings good for offices + stores area 11x4 MT behind Sultan Center Al Amerat R.O 250/- PER Month.

Contact: 92877449

2BHK Ghubra R.O 350/- & 325/-.

Contact: 92144045 / 97799175

One room for bachelors at W/ Kabir R.O 110/-. Contact: 99384640

2BHK villa Mumtaz R.O 300/-.

Contact: 92144045 / 97799175

2BHK new bldg at Ghala with A/C 350/-R.O. Contact: 99024730

Room for rent Al Khuwair.

Contact: 90202538

600 SQT commercial flat for rent opposite Oman flourmill Darsait more details. Contact: 91214849/ 99364735

New flats for rent Darsait Al Sahel.

Contact: 99311525 / 92533356 1BHK with split A/C in Darsait, opp. Muscat Municipality.

Contact: 96708000 Villa with 5 rooms, two sitting rooms, 5 toilets and kitchen at Al Hail North. Contact: 91130875 2BHK flats / offices & shops for rent in a brand new building at Honda Road. Contact: 91165807 Room available Nr. Oman house opposite Muttrah Hotel.

Contact: 97367108 2 BHK flats for rent near PDO Gate No.2 with spilt AC. Contact: 94057023 Budget flats 1,2,3 BHK at Wadi Kabir, Darsait, Ruwi, Wattaya & Al Khuwair.

Contact: 95282986 / 99472457/ 99349262 / 24707340 Flat for rent at Wadi Al Kabir next Al Hassan.co, 2 bedroom, 3 WS, 1 sitting room. Contact: 99210008

Room in Al Mwalih very close to Wave. Contact: 95192927

Villa for rent in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 95562646 1BHK Near Al Nahdha hospital Ruwi R.O 200/-. Contact: 99617786 3BHK flat for rent at Muttrah.

Contact: 99423596 2 BHK flat available for rent in Darsait. Contact: 99357586 Shop for rent at Barka.

Contact: 99388898 Flat in Sohar Al Traif. Contact : 92853555 / 94222386 Dental clinic in Buriami for sale or rent have excellent condition & excellent location was unoccupied.

Contact 968 98379121 Flats in Wadi Kabir. Contact: 99376454 Two villas for rent in Mumtaz area and one villa in Mawaleh next to the WAVE. Contact: 97296105

6 bed rooms for rent in Al Khuwair 33 for family only rent 500 R.O. Contact: 99366624 Villa in Arjan complex near Seeb stadium 4BHK, 1 living room, 1 majles, 1 extra room in ground floor.

Contact 93219597 Unfurnished Villa 5 B/ R @ Madinat Al Ilam, Fully Furnished Villa 5 B/R @ Madinat Al Ilam Executive Fully Furnished 1 B/R Apartment at Al Khuwair 33. Contact: Atlas Real Estate & Rent A Car LLC. 24834888 / 99249069 / 92888376/ 99436312.

Email: info@alshahiintl.com 1BHK new bldg with A/C curtains near Khimji Mart MBD. Contact: 99061408 / 99024039 2BHK Ghubra R.O 300/-.

Contact 92144045 1BHK flat spilt with A/C Al Khuwair, 230/-. Contact: 99358589 / 95570288 Al Mawalh villa for rent 17 bedrooms, all attached toilet, 2 big hall, 1 big kitchen, outside 1 kitchen 1 PVT room near (Mac Donald).

Contact: 99654252 / 95566475 Flats and shops for rent in Ruwi, MBD Mumtaz area. Contact : 97293708 / 92433127 Brand new residential flats in Wadi Kabir near Muscat football club, have 2 bedroom family hall, 2 toilets, Kitchen with spilt AC for 250/- R.O. Contact: 95999904 / 98585889 / 92383886

FOR SALE

Contact - 91135930

Beauty parlour at Mabela for sale.

Contact: 96131261

60,000 Sq Mtrs Agriculture Land in Misfah can be changed to Industrial Land. OMR 29 per Square Meter.

Tel: 99333479 or 95215360 5 plots of fertile agriculture lands in Misfah East totaling 4,532 sq mtrs having date trees and using Falaj water for irrigation. OMR 158 Thousand for all 5 plots. Tel: 99333479 or 95215360 400 sq mtrs Commercial/Residential land in Mabela Phase 5 Block 2.

OMR 155 Thousand. Tel: 99333479 or 95215360 2,688 sq mtrs commercial land in MBD North. OMR 1.39 Million.

Tel: 99333479 or 95215360 ERP system for basic company. Modules: hr, accounts, purchase and many more call now : 94449820 offer price starts from 3000 OMR with server.

Building Materials shop for sale in prime location at Al Amerath near to Sultan Center. Contact 91127809 / 99008803 Immediate sale of well running pharmacy at prime location.

Contact 99627621 , 99516236

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sitting room, Kitchen & store including utilities bills at Al hail.

Contact 92817777 Single room bathroom in Darsait R.O 140/-. Contact: 93289652 Furnished office space & room available in Walja. Contact: 96246625

Beauty parlor for sale Muttrah.

Contact: 93142676 For sale 8 Apartments (Total area 850 SQM approximate) in “Bait Al Noor” occupying two full floors (7th and 8th floors). The building is opposite to GMC car showroom facing the main road (Sultan Qaboos Road).

Excellent location for best visibility of signboard for any corporate.

Contact 94194071 for details.

ACC. AVAILABLE

Bachelor accommodation Ruwi Tower R.O 75/-.Contact: 95084850 Furnished rooms attached bath for Indian bachelor Al Falaj area & for lady in Wadi Kabir near Mars Hypermarket - 96202458/96761960

LLC COMPANY FOR SALE with trading and contracting license, 300sqm showroom at Rustaq with the stock of OMR 30,000/-, car service station and total of 7 employees.

Interested please contact

00968 99752249 AVAILABLE Party & Wedding equipment rentals.

Full line, from Tables, Linen & Skirting, Chairs & Chair covers, Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, Chafing Dishes, Ice Sculptures, to Large Sound Systems and spectacular lighting. Call Andrea 9606 2222 for Catering and Croyden 9623 5555 for Sound & Light. ww.tunesoman. com, E-mail: info@tunesoman.com

FOR SALE Fully equipped aluminum work shop with office room & workers accommodation, barka industrial area. Contact: 93861300

Room for lady in Ghobrah 95480601 / 97361213 Single room for rent at Mumtaz area. Contact: 96916398 / 95212017 Single room for expat Indian bachelors near Al Aktham restaurant Al khuwair for RO 120.

Water and electricity included.

Contact:98803261 Sharing accommodation available for an Executive Bachelor in Al Khuwair (near Zawawi Mosque).

Contact 92138451 or 93883755.

Room for rent available in a flat for Executive bachelor at Azaiba behind Al Meera Hypermarket Azaiba with attached bath with Cot & A/C, rent RO 175/- per month including Water & Electricity. Contact 96404166 / 97433992 Furnished room available in Ruwi.

Contact: 92435784 Big room available near Hamriya R/A for Muslim couple / small family / Executive bachelor rent 150/- per month including W+ E. Contact 99495131

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DAILY GUIDE SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT

Wanted urgently

URGENTLY REQUIRED

A well known family in Oman urgently needed an experienced Indian female part time or full time Nursing Assistant to take care of their Mother recovering from stroke.

Gynecologist, General Practioner, Staff Nurses, Lab Technician & Pharmacist

Contact 99717791 or 94084335

Call 99135775 or 91311990

SALES EXECUTIVE FOR SAUDI A Prominent Building Materials Trading Company looking for Graduates with minimum 2 years work experience in Sales.

Should possess GCC Driving license.

Indian Male candidates preferred.

Interested candidates may apply to:

for a poly clinic in Saham.

MEDICAL STAFF REQUIRED A newly established Medical complex in Wilayat Suwaiq is looking for following staff for its expansion project X-Ray Technician Lab Technician Staff Nurse Pharmacist Female General Practitioner / Gynecologist Interested candidates may send their CV’s at

URGENTLY REQUIRED

WANTED

SALES EXECUTIVE FOR A CRUSHER,

Civil Engineer (Building Construction) 2 Nos

Technically sound and qualified, having not less than 5 years similar experience in Oman, and good exposure in the market to get projects.

We prefer Omani National.

Qualification: BE in Civil Engineering Electro Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)1 No. Qualification: BE in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Please Send your CV to rcligsay@asasoman.net, amiprojects@gmail.com Fax: 24498480 Ph no: 24493866 / 24490277

Send detailed resume to sskpvr@gmail.com

URGENTLY REQUIRED

BY A REPUTED LLC COMPANY IN OMAN SPARE PARTS SALESMAN (Indoor) Diploma holder with 02 years experience. Good communication and negotiation skill, Computer knowledge, age not more than 35 years.

Arabic speaking is an additional advantage.

SALES EXECUTIVE (Outdoor) Diploma in Mechanical field with 5 years experience in tools, hardware, building materials, safety products, good grasp in local market with Oman driving license.

cv4gcc@gmail.com

HR.pulse.lives@gmail.com or GSM: 0096898972548

Interested candidate may send their CV’s with recent photographs urgently to -

Wanted female Gynecologist, female Staff Nurse – 2 no., Dental Asst, female Lab Tech from India or Filipino with MOH license & data flow for Al Saadi Specialized Medical Centre in Mussana.

ENGINEER/TECH/MECH

SALES / MARKETING

Contact 92025033, dr.srinivas76@gmail.com

ACCOUNTANT Wanted Assistant Accountant secretary (male). Send CV with photo to mubasu23@gmail.com Required Accountant Arabic or Indian. Please send CV to: alothman_oman@yahoo.com

BEAUTY Beauty experts required for beauty Salon in Seeb. Contact 99519591

DOMESTIC HELP Urgent Filipino cook female, private light driver 35-40 above.

Contact: 99660847 Email: fuad@hadidmajan.com Urgently required a Baby sitter in Ruwi for an Asian family from 8 30 morning to 7 evening.

Contact 96511169 Wanted Indian Housemaid Hindi speaking for an Indian family with cooking experience for part time.

Contact: 93228657

DRIVER Wanted driver. Contact 91025698 Wanted a lady driver from Muttrah to Darsait. Call 99426100 Required 2 Expatriate Drivers for manpower supply company with Oman driving license.

Contact 94148972 / 94148970

DESIGNER Urgently required part time Graphic Designer with 3 to 4 years experience in graphic designing, Photoshop, Illustrator, flash.

Email: mhca@mhabibgroup.com

EDUCATION Required Teachers for kindergarten & elementary B.A. + B.Ed + experience. Contact: 24705605 from 8 am to 1pm

ENGINEER/TECH/MECH A reputed company urgently requires A/C Mechanic window & split. Please send your CV to fuad@hadidmajan.com or Contact: 24607784 One of the leading business groups in Oman is looking for diploma holders in Civil Engineering with 4-5 years of experience in BBS preparation & shop drawing for their rebar division. Interested Candidates may apply to apply to sales@muscatsteel.com Required by grade excellent construction co. well experienced Civil Site Engineer.

Please send the resume.

Email: excelgrd123@gmail.com New consulting office is looking for an environmental Engineer with 3-5 years of experience. Please send your CV to: ozonegeoc@gmail.com

info@gapmct.com

Sales Engineer: Mechanical Engineering holder with 2-4 years’ Exp. in Sales, preferably in Metal fabrication Company.

Omani D/L is a must. Contact: recruitment747@gmail.com

Required Marketing person for manpower supply company with minimum 2 yrs experience & GCC/ Oman driving license. Contact 94148970 / 94148972. Send CV at Email : rastllcmuscat@gmail.com

Technician (3 No’s Omani Nationals) Experienced in Automobile Electricals with Valid Driving License 1-2 years of experience. Immediate Joining. Forward CV’s to careers@rayoman.com

Indian Salesman required for printing press with minimum 3 years experience and should have knowledge of English – Hindi language with GCC driving license.

Contact: 96917952 Email: swapneelbhatt@gmail.com

Experienced construction Civil Engineer with qualification (attested) certificates & with Omani driving license. Contact: 99601004 email:slayhawk@yahoo.com Instrumentation & controls Technician with 2-3 years experience preferably in water sector and having valid driving license Send CV to shiju@spec-link.com or call Ph:+968 99450811

Required Sales coordinator (Preferably Filipino). Required Insurance Sales Executive to handle insurance product sales in Muscat region. Graduate preferably with driving license and with 2-3 years experience in insurance product sales. Call 99450811 or Send CV to shiju@spec-link.com

ACCOUNT. & FINANCE

ADMIN

Omani / Expats, male / female required for gift articles shop with minimum 2 years experience and should have knowledge of MS Office English & Arabic language.

Contact: 96917952 Email: swapneelbhatt@gmail.com

Indian female, B. Com, MCA, with 4 yrs experience in teaching, looking for any suitable teaching/HR/Admin post. Currently on visit visaContact 92033720 ; Email: deepss22@gmail.com

Qualification B.com accounting BE mechanical engineer course completed experience 17 years HR administration, parches store, quality assurance. Contact: 93820512 Email: kuruvilajohn2012@gmail.com

Accountant, Indian Male, 24 yrs, B. Com Graduate 1 year experience as Accountant in India. Now on visit visa seeks suitable placement.

Contact 94129716; thanoof5736@gmail.com

Indian female M.Tech electronics IELTS 6.5 experience in VLSI project training seeks placement in education / training / Admin field in family visa now. Contact: 90195131 Email: chinj.89@gmail.com

Part time Accountant services available to handle all accounts related work up to finalization on monthly basis. Contact: 96247295

Indian male looking for a job as a HR/Automobile Admin having experience of more than 6 years, Omani driving license. Contact 97409450

Chief Accountant 25 years experienced, for the last 7 years working as Chief Accountant seeks immediate placement.

Contact: 95598477/98803439

MBA graduate seeking a suitable position in/as Administration/Secretary/Front office. Contact 94627227

Required Marketing Executive, 2 yrs experience. Contact 91120552

SKILLED / UNSKILLED Musicians/Sales staff for Musical Instruments & Pro-Audio showroom.

Experienced Sound & Light Professionals for Live Events. Please send your detailed C.V. to: info@tunesoman.com

SITUATION WANTED MEDICAL Required licensed lady G.P .or Gynecologist male Asst. Pharmacist, lab technician for a clinic in Salalah. Contact: 93129219 Email: clinincrecruitment2015@gmail.com Vacancy for staff Nurse clinic at Ghala preferably with MOH. Contact: 99374541 Private dental clinic in Buraimi city need a Dentist have practice license in Oman. Contact -98379121 Wanted Dentist for a clinic in Ruwi with or without license. Send CV to farayil@hotmail.com A reputed Wellness Center is looking for MOH licensed or Prometric Passed Physiotherapist, Nurse and Occupational therapy. Please send your CV to : hr2015.oman@gmail.com Required General Physician, Gynecology, Dentist, Pharmacists, Lab technicians, Nurses.

Contact: 95133572 Email: kunoozghala@gmail.com

MANAGER Urgently required GRP foreman with minimum 5 years experience.

Contact: 99382174 Construction Manager with a mechanical background required for an ongoing project with experience in construction projects of minimum 5 - 8 years required urgently. Professional personnel well versed in planning and execution kindly apply on an immediate basis email tgi17@omantel.net.om

SALES / MARKETING Required Sales man, Tailor and Barber. Contact: 96964767 Shipping company in Oman requires Sales Executives for Muscat Exp in shipping industry & D/L preferred .contact: 97990844/ Email: operations@arabianseabridge.com A leading trading group is looking for outdoor Sales Coordinator with driving license & release / NOC & female office assistant. Email: CV to alhajoil@omantel.nrt.om or fax: 24701683 Required experienced car spare parts counter Sales Executive for a trading company at Wadi Kabir.

Contact 24811999 Send resume to qualityspareparts@yahoo.com

ACCOUNT. & FINANCE Part time Accountant available, contact also for auditing and taxation - 91720465 MBA Finance having 5 years experience and Oman driving license presently working in Oman seeking for a suitable placement NOC available.

Contact: 96742474 B.SC Hons (finance & accounts) having 2 years experience in accounts, male looking for suitable job on visit visa. Contact: 91420128 CIMA member B.Com with 5+ years experience in Accounts and finance.

NOC available. Contact: 97615745 Senior Accounts professional, Indian male, 33 years MBA (fin) with 9 yrs experience, Now in Muscat on visit visa, seeking suitable job opportunities. Contact: 92914869 Email: noblev1982@gmail.com Finance controller 15years experience in Oman contracting , consultancy, oil & gas , IT , tourism , management accounts, ERP, feasibility , study , business strategy, project financing , international trade , ETC. Contact: 98571309 Pakistani male age 27 MBA finance having 3 years work experience in finance and admin currently in Oman on visit. Contact: 99685330 email: hussain_ca87@yahoo.com Indian male B. Com accountant 10 yrs in Oman, exp in accounts knowledge of Tally ERP 9, Focus RT. Having NOC & D/L looking for suitable job. Contact - 93086105 Male accountant 5 years experience 2 years in Indian & 3 years in Oman, NOC available B.com PG accounting tally E.R.P, looking suitable placement. Contact: 92780167 Indian Male, Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, CISA from USA, 25 Years of experience, 10 Years in Dubai, Seeking Job in Accounts, Finance, Audit, Banking, Project IT etc. Contact Pawan Gupta on 00971504273221, 0096896123649.

E mail address is pawan.praind@gmail.com and website is www.pawanpraind.com Indian male 8 years experience having B.Com and MBA ready to work in HR customer service, Admin banking & related field.

Contact : 97436890 / 96939803.

Email: girimub@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTED

Wanted sales man with valid Oman deriving license for an electrical trading company.

Email: amuloman@omantel.net.om

Sr. Accountant with 14 yrs experience, 2 yrs in Oman capable of handling all accounting functions. NOC available. Contact: 92404608 Email: jin_75@rediffmail.com MBA International Business in finance and operations Indian male 24, (3 months visit visa) seeking immediate placement.

Contact 968 97489409 / Email: abhay8168@gmail.com CMA & CIA professional Finance Manager with 10 years middle eastern experience, inclusive of Managerial experience with leading F&B companies. For further information, kindly Contact: + 971566561199 Email: babar-shabir@hotmail.com Accountant Indian male having 12+ years of experience in accounts & finance having knowledge of tally seeking suitable opportunity.

Contact: 92984019 Male 24 yrs MBA in marketing fiancé seeking immediate placement. Contact: 96112920 Indian male MBA , 2 years experience visit visa , seeking placement.

Contact: 90196322 Indian male accountant 15 yrs, experience trading accounts up to finalization having license, NOC available, looking for suitable placement. Contact: 95738612 Certified Public Accountant, Filipino Male 26 years old, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy with 5 yrs. of experience now on visit visa.

Looking for suitable opening. Contact: +968 91409308 Email: kennethalcedo07@gmail.com Indian male 23 years B.Com Graduated tally looking for suitable placement. Contact: 92963507 Email: sidhiqshajahanh28@gmail.com Accountant, Indian Male, 15 Years experience (8 years in Oman with Driving License & NOC) seeks suitable placement, Contact 94117616, 91238272 Email: praveen78oman@gmail.com Experience part time Accountant in management, accounts, finance audit tax. Contact: 95857199 Indian female 5+ yrs Oman exp in Accounts tally looking for suitable placement in W.K to Qurum area.

Contact: 95580416

Indian male 32 years, B.Com Accountant 5 yrs experience in Oman seeking suitable vacancy.

Contact : 94410485

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

Indian male B.Com Graduate with 2+ years experience in Accounts & Administration looking for a suitable placement. Contact: 96923391

Egyptian woman resident has considerable experience in the administration and secretarial executive for companies. Contact: 97221126

Sri Lankan CIMA finalist Accountant 6 yrs exp accounting, finance, auditing immediate join & NOC. Contact: 95522109

10 years Gulf & 4 years Oman experience in HR / Admin & logistics fluent in Arabic / English with D/L looking for suitable position. # 95824598

Part time accounting finalization audit. Contact: 98157999

19 years of gulf experienced (6years in Oman) Indian male MBA Graduate, HR & Administration professional seeking suitable job, NOC available, can join immediately.

Contact: 99103763 /99519841

Sudanese, Masters degree in Economics, 8 years experience in procurement and finance. Contact: 94524060 Chief Accountant, 12 years Oman experienced looking for suitable placement. Contact: 99513082 Young 24, ACCA affiliate, Advanced diploma in Accounting and Business, seeking suitable placement in Accounts, Finance or audit With valid driving license. Contact 92430152 , Email - rau_dey@yahoo.com Accountant Indian female having 5 years exp in finalization, audit and administration in GCC presently in Muscat seeking suitable position.

Contact 97323574 Email: sreeja@236@gmail.com Indian lady, bachelor degree in Preparatory Programme (BPP) and Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), completed training course in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook from KTI looking for full time / part time job opportunity in Oman.

Contact 92437568, 96795853, Email: linda_navs@yahoo.com SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, with 13yrs experience, 6 yrs Oman in manufacturing, trading & contracting Cos, capable of handling all accounting, finance, banking, L/C, import, export & finalization seeks placement.

NOC Available. Call+968-98932752, mail:jjohnmuscat@hotmail.com

ADMIN Young Indian Male with post graduate UK degree in business admin, 4 years Oman experience in administration & purchase in electromechanical/civil contracting company. NOC available. Possess valid Oman Driving License.

Contact: 94400671

Indian Female MBA, 3yrs Exp.in Admin, Operations, Business Development, MS Office skills # 98234427, jkjsmith01@gmail.com Indian male MBA- UK 18 yrs Gulf exp in Administration/ HR & Public relationship. Fluent in Arabic/ English with D/L. Looking for suitable position. Contact - 99897280 HR/ Recruitment specialist with 8 years Oman experience in entire gamut of HR functions like resource planning , recruitment , HR policies & procedures, performing appraisal, expatriate affairs , exit interviews & ticketing. Contact 93825307 Email: javthath@rediffmail.com 26 yrs male, MBA, 3+ years experience in Administration in MNC, seeks suitable placement. #95041201 Email: noyel55@gmail.com Indian 28 ,MBA (HR) with 4 + yrs exp in MPP, Recruitment, HR, Generalist, t&d, Appraisal, Admin & other areas, working in Muscat. NOC available. Contact - 94654626 E-MAIL:-sharique.sajjad@gmail.com

ARCHITECT Architect (BSC), female 23 one year experience with valid Omani driving license, under family visa looking for suitable placement.

Contact 92670199 Email: tkhaleque92@gmail.com Architect with bachelor degree 4 years experience in architectural design (interior & exterior) professional in (3D Max- Archicad - AutoCAD Photoshop). Contact 96041201 Email: amer.yousfan@gmail.com

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DAILY GUIDE SITUATION WANTED CATERING Cooks (Arabic Indian) gulf exp looking job. Contact: 99531802

DRIVER Experienced Light Duty Driver, Fluent in English, Arabic Well knowledge of Oman Areas Seeking Suitable placement 97950869 5 years exp Light vehicle driver.

Contact: 93015630 Looking personal driver 10 yrs exp in Oman. Contact: 96693290 Looking for job as light duty driver 5 years exp in Oman.

Contact: 92602182 Driver 10 years experience Oman 3 years company will give release knows English, Hindi, Arabic & Nepalese. Contact: 95897233 / 95674697 Driver (light & heavy duty) valid gulf /Indian) looking job.

Contact: 95175192 Experience light vehicle driver available. Contact: 94141925 Bangladesh driver looking for job.

Contact: 98503237 Light driver, looking for job.

Contact: 98372745/99090362 Bangladeshi male light vehicle driver with 2 yrs exp looking for job.

Contact: 93761597 Pakistani male light vehicle driver looking for job. Contact: 96393805 30 years old Pakistani driver seeking job in Oman, available Omani license. Contact: Gulzeb 93806381 Light driver. Contact: 94365229 Bangladeshi driver need job.

Contact : 97106424 Searching heavy / light driver job with Qatar and Saudi GCC license.

Has 8 years of experience in Qatar readymix and Almarai Company, Saudi Arabia. Contact: 96080988

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Civil engineer having 2 years & 8 month experience in Oman, looking for a suitable placement.

D/L available. Contact: 94450270 B.Tech Mechanical Engineer, Indian M, having 1.5 years experience in steel fabrication, AutoCAD & MEP looking for suitable placement.

Contact|: 90154793 Email: sangu.vazhoor@gmail.com Indian female M.Tech (electrical power system) having gulf experience in family visa seeking suitable placements in Oman.

Contact: 91001194 /94306164 Indian male 23 bachelors degree in electrical engineering having 1 year experience on visiting visa looking for suitable job ( certificate attested).

Contact: 93547687 Email: ajay.v.s.prabhu@gmai.com Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact – 90164912 Structural Engineer of 8.5 years experience, expert for all structure, want good officer as H.O.D. Contact: 98124095 Indian male 27 yrs M.Tech mechanical engineering (energy engineering) and HVAC diploma holder , 4 years exp , seeking suitable placements currently on visit.

Contact: 98791735 Email: anilengandiyur@gmail.com Engineer from India with exp in German company seeking opportunities in procurement/manufacturing/ QC/Fleet Management/automotive services/Total 6 years expContact: 91306841 email: shanyphilip23@gmail.com

Qualification MBA PMP six sigma (GB) Countries exposure Canada & Middle East, Industry any (experienced in bank, telecom, transport.

Nationality-Canadian. On visit in Oman.

Contact - 97203531 ENGG. / TECH./MECH. B.E Mechanical male with 1.5 years exp in piping (refinery) as Site Engineer on visit visa looking for suitable jobs. Contact: 97896725 Email: georgymct@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer, 24 having good knowledge in HVAC looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 95434381 Email: shuhaibusman313@gmail.com Diploma in Mechanical Engineer Indian male 25 years having 2.5 years experience in piping.

Contact: 92733482 Email: sonumm.m2@gmail.com Indian male 24 yrs B.Tech Mechanical Engineer with additional qualification in AutoCAD primavera PDMS , QA, QC pipeline engineering project planning and management seeking suitable placement currently on visit visa. Contact: 98810928 MSc, Software Engineering Indian male 26 years, 3 yrs IT Supervisor Network Administrator.

Contact : Oman: 96602630 Indian: 0091-9952158562 Email: imran.imran13@gmail.com Indian male, BE (ECE), 18 months experience in telecom field as BTS Installation & commissioning engineer, trouble shooting the BTS, 3G & 4G equipments, currently on visit.

Contact 95183497, email : v.karthi984@gmail.com

Electrical Engineer B.Tech Indian male 26 having 4 experiences currently on express visa.

Contact: 91229832 Email: kpabhijith@gmail.com

Construction machinery repairs Engineer, 4 years experience with driving license. Contact 94001961

Electrical Engineer 13 years experience HV/ LV in Oman 5 years, Oman valid D/L to NOC. Contact: + 00919946570903 Email: shibualukka@ gmail.com Ref: no-Oman 97095094

Electrical Engineer: Indian male 29 years, having 5 years of experience in industrial automation and utility maintenance in India (MRF Tyres), seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 92789995 Email: akhilabrahamlktr@gmail.com

Light driver. Contact: 95084826 Pakistani, light driver looking job exp, 4 years. Contact: 96346582

Project/ Program Manager/ Finance professional

Indian male B.Tech electrical 2 years experience seeks placement.

Contact: 93570984 Email: arunprasad7883@gmail.com

Sudanese Geologist 3 years experience in mining and geotechnical.

Contact : 97612807

Light driver. Contact: 96313100

DESIGNER/DRAUGHTSMAN Creative Designer with 9+ years experience in Web, Graphic, UI/ UX, Video, Outsourcing placement in a reputed company.

Contact 97276004 Indian female 25 diplomas in fashion designing seeking placement. Contact: 97412132 Indian male Interior Draftsman 3D, visualizer graphic designer 7 years exp 2 years in Oman on visiting visa. Contact: 95605527 Email: aby.mangattu@gmail.com 25 years male BA. English , Qualified as mast in digital animation having 5 yrs ex in character animation specialized Auto Desk mago and motion building software knowledge, seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 97917357 Creative Designer with 8+ years experience in web, graphic, video editing, outsourcing looking for a suitable placement in a reputed company. Contact 97276004

EDUCATION Indian female M.Sc Botany, B.Ed , M.Ed , 5 years experience in teaching with good communicating skills on visit visa. Contact: 92890074

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Indian male, 24 yrs B.Tech Civil, having 2.5 yrs Gulf experience in site execution operations & structural designs coordination, looking for suitable placement currently in Muscat on visit. Contact: 98600130 Email: malayparikshit@gmail.com Sudanese female with bachelors degree from Caledonian College of Engineering IELTS (7.0) looking for a job in the teaching field.

Contact: 92210958 HSE Engineer, Indian 26 years B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Nebosh IGC qualified 5 years exp in O & G on visit visa.

Contact: 94135234 Email: labythomas@gmail.com

Indian male 26 years B.E in engineering with valid Omani driving license and 4 years experience in all fields. Contact: 92064786 Civil Engineer (diploma) 4years experience one years in Oman seeking job with NOC. Contact 97472737 / 9678971 Civil Engineer (B.Tech) Indian Male, Having 21 years experience in Major Construction works including 2 years in consultant firm as Resident Engineer in Ministry Projects, Oman.

Available NOC, able to join immediately, seeks a suitable placement.

Contact 92048143 Indian male, Mechanical Engineer, 5 years experience in Qatar, as lifting equipment maintenance engineer looking for a job currently on visit visa, holding GCC driving license. Contact: 93525652 Email: shan.irshad@gmail.com Electrical Engineer, B.Tech, with 8 years GCC experience (5 years in Oman) in MEP & Oil/gas construction/Quality side with Transferable Visa/NOC, is seeking new assignments in Oman.Has attested degree certificate and Oman D/L. Contact No.96083636, Email:tobineasow@gmail.com Procurement, contracts and tender HEAD in construction civil & MEP 20 years vast experience in Oman with big MNC , seeking suitable placement. NOC available.

Contact: 93737496 Omani Mechanical Engineer/ GPA-3.49 graduated in 2013.

GSM#95276154 / 99201710 B tech Mechanical Engineer, Indian male, 33 yrs, having 10 yrs Exp includes 6 yrs in GCC, Having Oman D/L. Seeking Suitable placement.

Contact : 96978380, prajithks@gmail.com.

Mechanical Engineer M.tech 2 years experience HVAC design Engineer Revet MEP, AutoCAD. Contact: 90150913 Email: rahmanmechengg@yahoo.com Civil Engineer 6 years experience in materials & structural valid D/L 3 yrs supervision work in Oman.

Contact: 96086214

B.Tech Mechanical Engineer 25 years Indian male 3 years experience in HVAC in India, NOC available ready to join.

Contact: 94760763 Email: muzafferali.mohammed@gmail.com B.Sc Civil Engineer, 10 years experience building construction, 7 years in Oman with valid Omani D/L seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 93493547 M.S.C HSE Engineer 8 yrs experience in oil & gas fields, hold N.D.T level 2 Master in Radiation protection. Contact: 95058541 B.Tech mechanical Engineer, 24 yrs, 2 yrs exp seeking job on visiting visa.

Contact: 93523752 Email: binunechikkadan@gmail.com BE CIVIL, Indian M29, 5 yrs exp. having DL & NOC, looking for suitable position. Contact: 94576233 Email: suhailmullah@gmail.com B.SC Civil Engineer, road construction field with 12 years experience in Oman. Contact: 92200485 Searching for Civil Draftsman job 10 years of experience. N.O.C available. Contact: 00968 97612846

HOSPITALITY Bachelors’ hotel Mgmt 10 years experience seeking vacancy FMCG or hospitality NOC and GCC D/L. Contact: 94525463 Indian male/31yrs with hotel management degree, 03 yrs experience in F&B services at 5 star hotel Dubai & 05 yrs in American 6 star cruise liner as Butler. Has Oman driving license.

Contact no 91135371 Dutch male qualified commercial pilot (Faa-ME-IR certified) is looking for job openings in middle east. rutjestom@outlook.com

IT IT Lecturer, Indian male 30yrs,MSc Computer Science (on visit ) 7 yes experience in Teaching Contact: 99842554, email: riazkalleli@gmail.com

IT Male 26 years , BSc IT with years 4 years experience , currently on visit visa looking for any IT support job. Knowledge of hardware & net working, environment, programming languages, Linux environment. Contact: + 968 95369856 /968 24781651 Email: mark.tony.alphonso@hotmail.com Software Programmer, 6 yrs exp in software projects & development (Java,PL/SQL Unix) on visit visa.

Contact: 99487493 Indian male , IT professional, 8 yrs experience including GCC in windows server, computer hardware, networking & office administration seeking suitable placement. #95994227 Hardware & net working, 2 years exp. Contact: 96244031 Oracle ADF Developer: Msc (IT), 2 yrs of Experience in Software Development (Oracle ADF, sql, pl/ sql), Oracle OCA & SQL Expert, Currently on visit visa. Contact : +968 93755858 / 92141644. Email : shiralkarmuzammil@yahoo.com Network Professional, CCNP with 6 years experience and Bachelors degree on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact: 96760618, varghese.manthara@gmail.com Male, 31 years, M.I.T, CCNA, 9 years exp in Qatar as assistant IT manager, network administrator, server management and knowledge of developing website, Qatar D/L. Contact: 0097477237607, 00968 97683849 Email:mohsin2022@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS 24 years Indian female MSC Biotechnology 1 year exp.in clinical microbiology, worked in ICRISAT for project work as Trainee, looking for suitable job. Contact: 92619048 Email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com Indian male 38 years , 17 years experience in Oman with valid Oman 2 wheeler license and own bike Seeks position as (office – assistant) messenger / courier. Contact: 92287226 Indian male 26 years Graduate 2 yrs work experience and valid Oman driving license searing for a suitable placement.Contact: 91379601

MEDICAL Indian female dentist parametric cleared seeking suitable openings in Muscat.

Contact: 95585807/92880267 Staff Nurse (B.Sc nursing) male Indian, 25 yr old, having 3 years experience with prometric 64%& cleared data flow, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 94035637 Indian Female Dentist with 7 year experience in MOH seeks suitable placement preferably in Muscat region. Contact : 94003843 BSC, Medical laboratory Technician 20 yrs experience in Oman.

Contact: 92943244 Female Nurse (Indian) looking for a suitable job in Capital area.

Contact: 98843139 Indian male Lab Technician seeking for job prometric passed with 70%. Contact: 97985325

MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR Graduate Indian male 38 years supply chain professional14 years experience IMPORT / Export logistics purchase distribution and freight forwarding looking for senior management position release available. Contact: 93274727 Email: raufkeh@gmail.com Logistics, shipping & receiving and supply chain expert: Sudanese Canadian with 8 yrs experience in DHL/ loomiss xp Canada. Contact: 94044784 The Business Development Manager, Iraqi, Experience 15 Years Inside and outside Oman following activities: tenders& real estate& construction & marketing projects& investments& transportation & Marine services& companies management& develop business. Contact :- 92385033 Sudanese General Manager, 15 years experience MBA from U.K experience in telecom and oilfield.

Contact: 90182803

SKILLED / UNSKILLED 9 years exp body fitter and electric welder for job. Contact: 93015630 Looking for job, steel, fabricator & helper. Contact : 93015630

SKILLED / UNSKILLED Mason, SH / carpenter, steel fitter gulf & Indian exp looking job.

Contact: 95175192 Electrician, plumber (exp gulf / Indian) looking job. Contact: 95175192 Looking for job, Mason, carpenter, election and helper. #93015630

SALES / MARKETING MBA qualified sales and marketing candidate having an experience of 3.5 years available in Oman on Visit visa seeks placement. #97436706 Email: shusamuel0001@gmail.com 30 Indian male, BBA graduate having 5+ years experience in customer service, sales; ranging from FMCG to Real estate with exceptional communication skills in English & Arabic. #0096893870938 Indian male 27 yrs with 5 years experience in Oman marketing / Purchase / sales, seeking suitable placement valid Oman D/L. #98650936 MBA in Marketing and Executive Diploma M.B.A in supply Chain and logistics looking for a good position in well reputed firm and NOC available .Contact: 91156540 Email: message2shahid@gmail.com Indian male 22 years B.Com Graduate currently in Oman on family visa, looking for a job, preferable in sales.

Also possess a valid Oman driving license. Contact 98504698 Marketing Executive MBA 3 years experience in Sales looking for suitable placement. Contact: 91345727 17 years Gulf experience in Purchasing / logistic and Import, export with valid driving license in Oman. NOC available. Contact: 97829152 Indian, female 28 yrs, B.Com, 7 yrs call center/marketing experience, currently on visit, seek suitable placement. Contact Rashmi 96746698.

Sales Indian male 10 years experience in Oman D/L looking for Sales man or supervision. Contact 92436692 Email: rejijo99@gmail.com Male, MBA Graduate with 3 years experience in Sales & Marketing on visiting visa looking for job.

Contact: 93242927

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SITUATION WANTED SALES / MARKETING

MISCELLANEOUS

Indian male 30 years, 5 years experience in Sales valid Omani driving license, degree in bachelor of commerce, good communication skills.

Contact: 96639196 / 95991122 Email: muzammivmd@gmail.com

B.Tech (Electrical & Electronic) with MBA in marketing having 9 years of experience seeking a suitable position as Sales & Marketing/ Business Development executive.

Contact-(97043494)

Young 24 yrs, ACCA affiliate , advanced diploma in Accounting business, seeking suitable placement in accounts finance or audit with valid driving license. Contact: 92430152 Email: rau_day@yahoo.com

Looking for a Senior Sales Engineer job having 11 years of experience in both automobile and civil material testing equipment sales.

Contact 94137387 / 96250490

Indian female dentist prometric cleared seeking suitable openings in Muscat. Contact 95585807, 92880267

Senior Accountant ,NOC avaliable,5yr.exp.in oman, Accounting upto finalisation, computer skills tally9, Sage ERP accpac 500(6.0A), Vcams , Audit ,valid oman driving licence, languages known english , arabic, hindi. can join immediately.

Tel: (+968) 96339599, E-mail(ahmedmohdkhan@gmail.com)

Sales Manager modular kitchen & furniture, 46 years Indian. #94522616 Purchase experienced 8 years in Construction Company Indian male 45 yrs, release & D/L available.

Contact: 90268183 / 96987234 Marketing Executive/Merchandiser, Omani License, BA 8 years Experience in Multinational Groups.

Contact 97601343

TOURS & TRAVELS Indian male travel & tourism seeking for suitable placement. Contact: 93675489 / 99204762

MISCELLANEOUS Indian male be electrical and pg in power systems (transmission & distribution) with one year experience on visit. Seeking placement contact – 94669679/ email prsabarish@gmail.com Indian male 23 years old graduate with one year experience in Sales & Marketing with valid Oman driving license seeking suitable opportunities.(NOC available) Contact: +968 98240510 Gmail: affanahamed0@gmail.com Indian male, 29 years, B. Tech Electronics & Communication Eng. with 7 year’s experience seeking for a suitable placement, currently in UAE visit visa.#00971 552513735 Email: rahul.rn198@gmail.com Sri Lankan male – 3.5 years experience as a site supervisor & Administration executive in Oman / 2 years experience as an HR executive with Oman driving license. (English/Arabic/Urdu)/ NOC available 97281617 Sri Lankan male BSc (Physics) – 5 years experience as a site supervisor & Administration executive with Oman driving license. (English/Arabic/Urdu)/ NOC available 93214717 Marketing Coordinator, Indian, Advertising Agency experienced person with D/L seeks good opening. 93031168 Male 25 years, B.E. Mechanical with CSWIP 3.1 and ASNT level 2, 3 yrs. of experience in QC in oil and gas industry. Currently working in Oman, NOC available. # 91262792. vignesh1503@yahoo.com The Business Development Manager, Iraqi, Experience 15 Years Inside and outside Oman following activities: tenders& real estate& construction & marketing projects& investments& transportation & Marine services& companies management& develop business. # 92385033 Indian male 23yr BA TTM(Travel and Tourism Management) with Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Logisitics and Shipping Management, exp in Logisitics (CHA) seeking in suitable placement, currently on visit visa(Oman) Contact;90291092 email:iyas.adhur@gmail.com Light Vehicle Driver, Fluent in Arabic, English. Well knowledge of Oman Areas looking for suitable placement. Contact: 97950869

Indian Male more than 10 years gulf experience in Office / Sales Coordinator, Admin, Secretarial and purchase with good computer skills.

Having Driving license and NOC available. Looking for suitable placement. Contact: 95149624 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: Indian male, Graduate & CA Article ship completed. 18 Years of experience.

Currently on visiting visa. seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 97498809, 98569025, Email: hilariankj@gmail.com Indian male, B.E. mechanical, 16 yrs experience, for Quotation, Tender, Accounts, Business development, Sohar Area, Part Time.

Mb. 94215208 25 yrs male, BA English as Master in Digital Animation, 5 yrs exp. in character animation specialized in autodesk & software knowledge seeks suitable placement.

Contact 97917356 9 years experience in construction Purchase seeking suitable placement immediately, NOC available.

Contact: 97332401 Digital marketing / ad words/ analytics / SEO expert, exp 5 yrs (male) certified) , (visit visa).

Contact: 93594114 (visit visa).

Email: abeyre@gmail.com Hotel exp 4 years F+ B (service) visit visa expires 13/11/2015, B.A Hotel Management. Contact: 91987013 / 96971643 Email: shinekls34@gmail.com Kerala Electrical Technician, foreman cum Storekeeper (Electrical).

Contact: 93563744 Civil Engineer B.Tech with Iosh, Nebosh certification having valid Omani driving license looking for suitable job. Contact: 93631625 Mechanical Engineer (UK), 28 years, male having 3.5 years experience, looking for suitable placement with valid Oman driving license NOC available. Immediate availability Contact: +968 97612297 Email: ymirza11@caledonian.ac.uk BE Mechanical Engineer, 23 years, Indian male on visit available for immediate placement please contact: 96145820 or arunsankar.10.92@gmail.com Sales/marketing, Indian male 35, years, having13 years experience, in that 6 years experience of KSA seeks for suitable placement, on visit visa contact: 95954786, Email:syedhameeduddin16@ gmail.com Indian Electrical Engineer B. Tech, female 24 seeking job. presently in oman having 2 year experience in design and estimation of Ht &Lt projects. Contact number 96897436557, Mail id : sibinanoop1@gmail.com Accountant , Indian (Kerala) male, more than 09 years experience in Qatar (02 years) and New Delhi experience upto finalization of Accounts & expertise in using Tally ERP-9, MS Office (Word & Excel). Currently on visit visa, seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 97864890 / 97268429 Email: vinodthomas80@gmail.com

Part time accountant, senior accountant, doing all type of accounting works, up to finalization. contact.95254864 Indian Diploma Engineer, NEBOSH Qualified with valid oman D/L, Seeks placement in HSE. Contact: 97066980 Indian male 23yr BA TTM(Travel and Tourism Management) with Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Logisitics and Shipping Management, exp in Logisitics (CHA) seeking in suitable placement, currently on visit visa(Oman) contact;90291092 email:iyas.adhur@gmail.com Sudanese / civil engineering Diploma / 5 years experience / deal with most popular computer programs / good in English / fluent in Arabic. Contact: 96995670 Indian male 26 years, 4 years experience as system and network engineer. B. Tech graduate. Looking for suitable opening. Contact:93125669, Email:amritrajgt18@gmail.com MALE ACCOUNTANT, age 25 years, ACCA UK finalist with 4 years experience in accounting & audit in Pakistan, now in Muscat on visit visa seeking suitable placement. Contact 90197029, muzammalhafiz16@gmail.com Indian male, 1 Year Experience in Logisitics (CHA) field. Qualification BA Travel and Tourism Management with Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Logisitics and Shipping Management. Currently On Visit Visa Oman, seeks suitable placement. Contact :90291092 B.E. Electronics Engineer, Indian male 22 years, seeking suitable job, currently on visit visa.

Contact 99226928, E mail : sanath301@gmail.com BSC (Hons) Civil Engineer with Oman work experience and valid driving license looking for immediate placement in consultancy or construction firm currently on visit visa. Contact: 91181680 Indian male having 11 yrs experience 4 yrs in Oman in purchase, stores & logistics, having valid Omani D/L and N.O.C in Hand, looking for suitable position any where in Oman. Contact : 92369700 Indian male, 22 yrs, BBA, Travel & tourism brought up in Muscat, seeks suitable placement in Sales & Marketing. #93519369 Engineer- Mechanical 4 years experience looking for vocational instructor/lecturer/technical mechanical engineer jobs.

Contact : 95598477/93211870, Email: rajeesh4me@gmail.com Indian male 33 yrs, BCA ,10 years experience (India & Oman) IT Support, System administrator/ Supervisor looking for suitable Job.#95448561.

SITUATION WANTED Sudanese /Diploma in civil engineering/5 years experience/ good computer’ skills / English & Arabic/Mobil 96995670

Sudanese / 30 years old / M.Sc. Logistics Management /English & Arabic/ logistics - procurement inventory planning / 91270881

Sudanese male , 31 year old , have 3 year Diploma in electrical engineer, 7 years experience in building construction and electrical production plant.Contact 94549609

Indian (Bangalore), internal auditor / senior accountant having (Gulf) 8 years, (India) 15 years experience, presently on employment visa seeking suitable placement in Salalah / Muscat.

Contact 968 94765948, email:amituppin@gmail.com

Site supervisor (Aluminium Division ) With Driving License, Fluent in English , Arabic, Well knowledge of Oman Areas Looking for suitable placement.

Cell# 97950869 31 year Indian male PG in HR ,with 5 yrs Professional experience in HR in Construction Oil & Gas Oman seeking for a suitable placement(NOC Available).

Contact me on 93488914, emailKaarthickshankar@gmail.com Indian male, B.E. Mechanical, 16 yrs experience, for Quotation, Tender, Accounts, Business development, Sohar Area, Part Time.

Contact 94215208 Admin, having 10+ years experience in Admin/HR/Logistics/Time Keeper, in reputed companies.

Presently working in Muscat. (NOC Available) Contact- 94369965, mail - satya1528@gmail.com IT Lecturer , Indian male 30yrs,MSc Computer Science(on visit) 7 years experience in Teaching is looking for college or school.Contact:99842554 Email:riazkalleli@gmail.com Msc (IT), 2 yrs of Experience in Software Development (Oracle ADF, sql, pl/sql), Oracle OCA & SQL Expert, Currently on visit visa. Contact : +968 93755858 / 92141644, Email : shiralkarmuzammil@yahoo.com Male 25 years, B.E. Mechanical with CSWIP 3.1 and ASNT level 2, 3 yrs. of experience in QC in oil and gas industry. Currently working in Oman, NOC available. M: 91262792. vignesh1503@yahoo.com Indian Female Accountant 5 Years of Experience in Accounting Tally, Sales coordination,and Admin, Currently on Visit Visa seeking suitable placement.

Contact :95684179

Indian male, 19 years experience in purchase, material coordinator in building/pipe line construction & factory production field. have good computer skills & driving license and NOC, looking for a suitableplacement. mr.victor2015@hotmail.com Contact: 99008101 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/ACCOUNTANT, with 8 years experience in Accounts ( 5 Years in Oman) in a Trading Company, capable of handling all accounting , Banking, L/C, import &Finalization with Driving Licence. Noc Available seek Suitable Placement.

GSM-98184170.

B.A Economics, Indian male, 12 years experience in teaching, both academic & Quran, looking for an opportunity. Contact 9845 6432, 9967 8470 Sudanese female, B.sc on account.16 years experience. Good in working out financial report break down of monthly and annual budget’s. follow up tax files and social Insurance costingard feasibility study. Email: amani.eltayeb@ hotmail.com, mobile:92037605

Indian female,33 yrs MSc,BEd with computer knowledge having 3yrs experience in teaching,looking for suitable job on visit visa.

Contact: 9704 2806 Mail:poornimaajith11@gmail.com Indian male 23 years old graduate with one year experience in Sales & Marketing with valid Oman driving license seeking suitable opportunities. (NOC available).

Contact: +968 98240510 , Gmail: affanahamed0@gmail.com Maintenance Engineer, Indian, male, DME, 36 years of age with 16 years of experience in machine maintenance and handling machine breakdowns, currently on visit visa seeking suitable position. Contact: 92180933; email: rramesssh@yahoo.com B.Tech, MBA (Marketing), PGDM (IB) having 9 years of experience in sales & marketing/ business development seeking for suitable position. Valid Driving License Phn-97043494 31 years, Indian male PG in HR , with 5 yrs Professional experience in HR in Construction Oil & Gas Oman seeking for a suitable placement(NOC Available).

Contact me on 93488914, emailKaarthickshankar@gmail.com FEMALE SYRIAN ARCHITECT ,new graduate have good experience in architect programs, autocad 3d max ,sketch up , Photoshop ,sketch up, searching for a job full time or part time, for Contact : 97482871

Indian Female 10 years as cook in Muscat, Oman . South Indian, Gujarati special food, Looking for part time. Contact 96710189

Indian Male 33 yrs, BCA ,10 years experience(India & Oman) IT Support, System administrator/supervisor looking for suitable Job. Contact 95448561

INDIAN MALE accountant, 12 years experience in accounting with tally also, looking for a suitable placement.

Contact . 98983122

Indian male, 10 years Driving experience in Dubai. Looking as a company driver job. Contact : 96180458 , +91 99 61 019366 (India )

MALE ACCOUNTANT, age 25 years, ACCA UK finalist with 4 years experience in accounting & audit in Pakistan, now in Muscat on visit visa seeking suitable placement. Contact 90197029, muzammalhafiz16@gmail.com

32 years, Indian Male MSC,MBAHR having 7.5yrs Exp (HR/SAP operations) with Oman valid driving license, seeking suitable opening in Human Resource & Admin/ backend jobs.

Contact: 99322978

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SIT. WANTED Indian Male,27 years, MCA, 3 years Experience in Web developer, Technical Supporter, looking for suitable position. Presently Working in India. Contact- +91 7403288953, +91 9020679788.

Email-vinuvn88@gmail.com.

Indian male having 14 years of experience in HR, Purchase Dept, having Oman driving license looking for a suitable position , at Salalah. Noc available. Email.

Madhuvtk@ gmail.com Contact: 91182907 Civil Engineer B.tech with iosh nebosh certification having valid Omani driving license, looking for suitable job in Oman.

Contact: 93631625 Advertising/media executive with 15 years gulf experience with oman driving license. Seeks good opening. 93031168.

Indian male MBA (MKTG) B.com having 2 years experience in sales marketing and business development looking for a suitable opening presently on family visit visa.

Contact: 93268245 Email: gregjose1991@gmail.com Indian male with CA & CPA having 20 years of experience, currently on visit seeks suitable placement.

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Indian female M.Sc Physics, B.Ed having 5 years experience in teaching looking for suitable job. #97367389 Female accountant on family visa available for part time / full time.

Contact: 98002428 Electrical Forman Indian male 38 years, total 19 yrs exp in electrical field, electrical Forman exp 4 yrs in Oman seeking suitable placement. Contact: 97379290 MECH. Engg with 3+ year’s exp in India & U.A.E (Site Engg / Sales Engg) in oil & gas on visit visa looking for suitable jobs.

Contact: 97896725 Email: georgymct@gmail.com Indian male, 4 years of experience in Structured cabling, termination and Fiber optic splicing. Looking for a suitable Placement. NOC available. GSM- 92484039, Email –rajaveer8989@gmail.com Indian Female, 35years, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) fresh graduate with BSc and MA looking for positions in Front Office,administration office, or any suitable positions in hospital, polyclinic, companies or Institutions.

Contact 90236481

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Pakistani male, MBA(Marketing) +PGD(HR) with 9 yrs experience in banking & hospital industry (Consumer Credit Review, Admin & HR). 3 yrs experience as Asst Manager, Admin & HR in famous private hospital in Oman with NOC. Contact: 95761982 or umerok@hotmail.com

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Indian female MSC computer Sc, IELTS certified experienced in teaching higher grades IGCSE GD, CBSE in Oman and India seeking suitable placement.

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Window & split unit A.C servicing & maintenance. Contact 93769089 / 95323517 Cleaning & Carpet Shampooing, Ocean Center LLC. Contact: 99884591 Water proofing ABUQABASContact 99320217/24788722 Marble Restoration, Mosaic tiles polishing, carpet shampooing, maintenance. contact ABU QABAS99320217 /24788722 Maintenance electrical, painting, plastering, partition. #98767559 Al farzdaq Al Fedi Trad and Cont Maintenance services electric, plumbing and A/C. Contact: 96524904 / 94285064 Split window unit A/ C servicing.

Contact 94694472 Pest Control Treatments.

Ocean Center LLC. #99344723 Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & antitermite treatment, general cleaning painting,Plumbing, Electrical, shifting. Contact Mundhir Al-Rizaiqi trading. L.L.C. Contact: 24810137, 99450130

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DAILY GUIDE

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TOURS

SITUATION WANTED CARGO

SITUATION WANTED CARGO

Dolphin Watch, Dhow Cruise with Buffet, & Land Tours Al- Ainain Marine Tours contact 98029602, 92808636

SITUATION WANTBUSINESS ED

SITUATION WANTM.V.FOR SALE ED Toyota land cruiser, 2012 model and top of the range, expatriate driven and in excellent condition.

Contact: + 968 94144230

CHANGE OF NAME

RENT A CAR

Ware house space for rent at Ghala and Barka up to 20000/- Sqm. Contact: 99509460 / 93731363

Best Rates for Saloon.

Tel: 99826300 / 97869042, rentacar@modernreem.com

DRIVING

TRANSPORTATION Transportation. Contact 99508282 Pick & drop. Contact: 96692774 Transportation any time Al Ghoubra. Contact: 97681599 Driver with car. Contact: 92279370 Transportation. Contact: 94087276 Transport. Contact: 94510847

Learn driving with professional.

Contact: 94022250

Transportation available Ruwi to Al Khuwair, Ghubra & Azaiba.

Contact: 91103909

I Iqbal Hussain Yakub Labiak (name exactly as in present passport ) son of Labiak Mohmed Yakub presently residing at the following address in Wadi Kabir P.B No. 582 P.C No.117 Sultanate of Oman and having following permanent address in India Bldg – 31, R. No. 19 ,MBPT colony, old Nadkarni Park ,Wadala, Mumbai - 400037 ( as per present passport) , holder of passport No. K 8458864 date of issue 06/02/2013 place of issue Muscat solemnly affirm and declare that my Father’s name is Yacoob Abdul Majid (name of my father appearing as Labiak Mohmed Yakub in my passport) and the mane of my Father Yacoob Abdul Majid appearing as per HIS Indian Passport No. K 5634197 are the same individuals and not two different individuals. Any objection towards name change of my Father’s name may please be communicated to Embassy of India, Muscat, diplomatic Quarters, AL Khuwair, P. Box No, 1727 postal code 112, Ruwi , Sultanate of Oman.

LOST Muhammad Safdar has lost Pakistani Passport No. AK 5576652.

Finder please handover to ROP Faiz Muhammad has lost Pakistani Passport No. TZ 0159041.

Finder please handover to ROP