Times of Oman - June 12, 2016

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June 12, 2016 6 Ramadan 1437 AH

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Al Harthi closer to Olympics dream DEEBA HASAN

‘No plan to tax expats’ income’

deeba@timesofoman.com BULGARIA: Omani sprinter Barakat Al Harthi broke his 100 metres record by clocking 10.05 seconds during the Samara Flag competition in Bulgaria on Thursday.

Al Harthi outshone the Bulgarian 100m national champion to secure the first place in the open tournament. His previous timing was 10.14secs, which he recorded in the Bulgarian city of Silven at an open competition.

The time taken by Oman’s Olympics hopeful brings him one step closer to his dream of reaching the finals at this year’s global event.

“I am very happy and excited for this new record, it gives me so much confidence. I feel great and hope to do the same or even better in the Olympics. I am hoping to target 9.99 and I will train hard for it.”

307kg of fish confiscated

A Ministry of Manpower official says that Oman does not encourage income tax but if there is any

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Number of expat managers declines

People reminded of Dubai e-visa rule

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Staff Reporters MUSCAT: Expats in Oman can heave a sigh of relief, at least for now, after the Sultanate confirmed there are no plans to make foreign workers pay income tax.

Saudi Arabia had last week announced that it was considering introducing the tax for its expat population.

The news sent a ripple through the GCC expat population, but Oman’s Ministry of Manpower, in a statement to the Times of Oman, confirmed it has no plans to go down that route.

Said Salem Al Saadi, advisor at the Ministry of Manpower, said the country does not encourage income tax, particularly when it is only targeting the expat community.

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MORNING MINUTE

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‘Fastest fast’ villagers bemused by untrue reports

CLEARING THE AIR: Saif Abdul Al Riyami just smiled when we said the global media had been reporting about the ‘fastest fast’ village. - Pictures: Shabin E

MUSCAT: On the first Friday of the Holy Month of Ramadan, when the Times of Oman (TOO) visited Wekan village, located 2,000m above sea level in the Nakhal Wilayat, 72-year-old Saif Abdul Al Riyami was observing his fifth hour of fasting.

Sitting on a cement bench in his backyard, adjacent to the mosque, and enjoying the breeze, Al Riyami just smiled when we said the global media had been reporting about the ‘fastest fast’ village.

“Fasting here is like everywhere. We heard about the news.

Other than brushing aside such false reports, what else can be

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same for both Omanis The award was presented to him by the Bulgarian Sports Minister Krassen Kralev.

Al Harthi said he won’t compete again until the torch arrives in Rio de Janeiro on August 5, but will be practising very hard. >A3

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MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of greetings to Dr. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation on the anniversary of the Declaration on the State Sovereignty.

In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan has expressed his sincere greetings and wishes of good health and happiness to the president and his country’s people further progress and prosperity. -ONA CABLE

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done,” Al Riyami said.

Global media had reported that the residents of Wekan fast only for three hours. The report added that the people of Wekan fast from 11am until 2:30pm.

Immature observation “From November until February, as the sun falls behind the mountains, we have shade. It does not mean that the sun is not there.

Somebody has made an immature observation. Even if the sun is not there, we have to fast,” Al Riyami, who is one of the elders in the village, which has only around 400 residents, added.

According to Al Riyami, his forefathers came to Oman from Yemen through the Jebel Akdhar

mountains. “Five generations back, we settled here. We cultivate fruits and vegetables, enjoy the calmness of this mountain, taste fresh natural water and have healthy food plucked from the farms,” Al Riyami said.

According to him, there are only 20 houses in the village and the power supply was started only in 1995.

“The Municipality started to supply water some five years ago.

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“We are not encouraging this.

Every country has its own procedures, and in this country, we do not encourage such a tax. If there is any kind of tax, it will be for everyone, expats and Omanis. Expats are not strangers for us, and they work according to the Labour Law. The Labour Law controls all the expats and it does not involve income tax.”

Saudi Arabia’s finance ministry recently confirmed it was planning to introduce income tax on its expatriate population to fund a $72b plan to diversify economy.

“We don’t have a system of imposing income tax on people here, whether Omanis or otherwise, and levy it only on companies.

Personally, I would avoid it, especially with the current oil prices.

It is not possible for people to pay tax when they don’t know what it

will be spent on,” said Tawfiq Al Lawati, Head of Economic Committee at Majlis Al Shura.

“If I, as a Shura member, implement the income tax, I wouldn’t be able to face people on the streets and I am not convinced about personal taxes,” he added.

Ahmed Al Esry, Managing Partner, Ernst and Young, Oman said that he don’t see income tax being introduced in Oman in the near future; there are no signs or indications about such a move.

“I don’t think it is the right time as so many things are happening.

With the removal of fuel subsidies, a factor that has added to inflation, and the VAT coming in, I don’t think the government will try clubbing it all together, because at the end of the day, this will affect ordinary people,” said Ahmed. >A8

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has also sent a cable of greetings to Benigno Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines on his country’s Independence Day anniversary.

In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan has expressed his sincere greetings and wishes of good health and happiness to the president and his country’s people further progress and prosperity. —ONA

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307kg of fish unfit to eat confiscated Staff Reporter MUSCAT: A large quantity of fish unfit for consumption was seized by officials from the Seeb Central Market; the Muscat Municipality tweeted on its official Twitter handle.

“307 kilogrammes of unfit fish was seized by the authorities last TOURISM

Airlines, travel agents remind people of Dubai e-visa rule

Times News Service MUSCAT: Airline and travel agents have once again reiterated that passengers wishing to travel to Dubai will require an evisa to cross the border into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) whether by land or air.

“The e-visa process is working well and we are asking passengers to not board the flight if do not hold an e-visa for Dubai,” Pooja Tyagi, commercial manager, Oman and Bahrain, flydubai said.

Effective April 29, all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) residents/permit holders will require an online visa prior to their travel to the UAE, which is applicable at all airports in the Emirates and at border entry points from Oman.

The only exception to the rule is the nationalities of around 46 countries, which have a treaty with the UAE, such as the United Kingdom or European Union countries. Citizens of these countries have a choice between getting a visa-on-arrival or applying for a visa online.

Travel agents also confirmed that passengers have adapted to the new system. “Now, nobody is taking a risk. They are getting their visa before travelling,” Mohammed Shafiqul Islam Bhuiyan, the general manager of New Star International Travel and Tours LLC, said.

The cost of a Dubai e-visa is around OMR25, but if the airlines or travel agents apply, they charge a little more to process the visa.

“Travel agents also confirmed that armed with an e-visa, passengers are cutting down on time spent at the border and at airports,” Bhuiyan said.

Passengers said the queue is getting cleared fast at the immigration counters of the airport.

“I went out from the Terminal 2 at the Airport of Dubai within 15 minutes as everybody was carrying an e-visa with them,” said M Ghosh, who recently travelled to Dubai.

Earlier, only expatriates holding a certain professional status were eligible to get a visa-onarrival in the UAE.

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In a month’s time, Barakat will be in Cuba to acclimatise himself. “We keep moving to different places because sometimes the weather in a specific place is not suitable for training, it gets very cold and starts to rain all the time.

We will be heading to Cuba soon and there I will get a taste of Rio’s weather.”

The Olympic Games will begin on August 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

week,” the tweet read.

In May, around 380 kilogrammes of fish was seized by the authorities in Muscat during different routine inspections, while 430 kilogrammes of fish was seized in March during different routine inspections.

Meanwhile, the National Centre for Statistics & Information

(NCSI) reported that traditional fish landings in the Sultanate during the January and February period rose to 50,094 tonnes, compared with 36,661 tonnes during the same period last year. This was a rise of by 36.6 per cent over the last year’s figures.

This represents a 39.6 per cent growth in value, which touched

OMR43.58 million as against landings worth OMR31.23 million were reported by the end of February last year.

Fish landings In February alone, fish landings by traditional fisheries stood at 25,862 tonnes and were valued at OMR19.1 million.

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Ramadan presents a great opportunity to go pray in beautiful houses of worship that you might not otherwise see. Whether for Taraweeh prayers or Dhuhr, pay a visit to one of Muscat’s architectural monuments of faith.

{ Jama’a Al Sarooj } Al Sarooj Mosque has a particularly stunning interior, and it has the claim to fame of being the closest mosque to the beach. Located in Shatti Al Qurum, near Al Masa Mall, it was re-opened after renovations in 2005 and now features a large events hall. It has a dark, North Africaninspired interior, decorated with flowery patterned tiles in orange, green, and white hues. The ceiling is deckedout in green pastel with cream-coloured carvings, along with a large chandelier that is encircled by the Holy Quran versus etched in white on a black background.

FAST I N G HEALT H T I P The spirit of fasting during the Holy Month is one of selfdiscipline and restraint, which are principles that shouldn’t go out of the window every night when the fast is broken.

Instead of feasting, try to maintain a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins along with ample amounts of water. If possible, kick your caffeine habit as well. The stimulant acts as a diuretic and will cause faster water loss throughout the day.

TODAY’ S VERSE

Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds.

That is a reminder for the mindful.

(Surah Hud, Verse 114)

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The literal meaning of Zakat is ‘to cleanse’. In the Islamic faith, Zakat means purifying your wealth for the will of Allah by acknowledging that everything we own belongs to Him and as a means of working towards the betterment of the Muslim Ummah (community). Though Zakat is not always financial, and can include everything from volunteering your time to giving an encouraging word to your fellow man, according to Islamic regulations, Zakat is 2.5% of one year’s total cumulative wealth (there are various ways of calculating what should be counted), and when it comes to these financial donations to the less fortunate, it can be difficult to decide which causes speak most to your heart. We hope these charitable spotlights will help you decide.

{ Spotlight: Dar Al Atta’as Empowerment Project } WHAT THEY DO

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Aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty by providing opportunities to change a recipient’s life and way of thinking, empowerment projects include job placements, building libraries, offering vocational training, and other enabling activities that are provided through the building and staffing of training centres.

The organisation was formed in 2002 in Oman and was formally registered with the Ministry of Social Development as a charity in 2006.

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{ Al-Saber } Pa t i e n ce Patience is a beautiful word, as it represents one of the most important attributes followers of Islam should exhibit.

To be patient means trusting in Allah’s will; a concept that is a great comfort for the sad, weary, and afraid.

Allah is with the patient ones, and for Muslims, practising patience, enables us to fully enjoy and savour the blessing that comes at the end of our waiting.

{ Hijra } 622CE After persecution in Mecca, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated to Medina. This migration (called Hijra in Arabic) marks the beginning of the Islamic era, and is considered to be the most significant event in the early history of Islam. It was this change of location that allowed the new Muslim community to survive and develop into an influential religion. The pivotal event also marks the start of the Muslim calendar.

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Number of expatriate managers on the decline MUSCAT: The number of expat managers in the private sector in the Sultanate has fallen.

Against 39,130 last December the number of such managers fell to 37, 966 at the end of April, a decline of roughly 3 per cent.

The gap has been filled by national workforce.

According to the data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the number of male managers declined from about 37,000 to 35,835 while the numbers of female managers remained at the level of 2,130.

Expat managers constitute 2.2 per cent of the total number of expatriate labour force in the private sector, which rose by the end of April to 1.7 million, an increase by 66,000 workers from their level at the end of 2015.

Private sector The number of expat managers in the private sector in 2015 recorded a decline of 807 workers by the end of December to 39,130 workers, a decline of 2 per cent.

Expatriate labour force is concentrated in construction related professions and services, basic and assisting engineering professions while the number of expat specialists in the scientific, technical and humanitarian fields stands at 78,000.

The latest statistics released

by NCSI stated that the number of Omanis working in occupations associated with managers of public administration and business stood at 10,000 workers at the end of last April, forming 4.8 per cent of the total number of Omanis in the private sector, totalling 210,000 workers.

The number of Omanis in the private sector recorded a slight increase of 454 workers in the first four months of 2016. -ONA

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SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2016 These days there isn’t enough blood in blood banks. During the holiday season and the Holy Month of Ramadan, it gets worse Ahmed bin Hamad bin Salim Al Kharusi, blood donor

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His passion for donating blood has helped save many lives in Oman ing residents to come forward to donate blood.

During Ramadan, donations “fall drastically” according to the Health Ministry as Muslim Omanis fast and many non-Omanis travel abroad for holidaying.

For Ahmed bin Hamad bin Salim Al Kharusi of Muscat, blood donation is a “passion” he wants to continue to live with SAVING LIVES: For the past six years, he has been campaigning in

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MUSCAT: Thirty years, 116 needle-punctures, 5,800 millilitres of donated blood, countless lives saved, and still going strong.

For 53-year-old Ahmed bin Hamad bin Salim Al Kharusi of

Muscat, blood donation is a “passion” he will continue to live with.

“These days there isn’t enough blood in blood banks. During the holiday season and the Holy Month of Ramadan, it gets worse,”

babaumar@timesofoman.com he said.

Unlike other countries, blood donation isn’t common in Oman.

That’s why from time to time; health authorities hold major drives across the country urg-

Toiling hard But Al Kharusi, who lives in the Al Amerat neighbourhood, has been working hard for the past three decades to fill the banks with his blood without attracting any attention to himself.

It all started after a car accident in 1983 that took his brother’s life and badly injured Al Kharusi.

In the hospital, Al Kharusi was administered with blood that saved his life, wherein he realised first-hand the impact of donating blood.

Only 20 at the time, he was regularly treated at various hospitals in the United Kingdom and India

until he was fit again, though he became squint-eyed. The loss was heavy. But Al Kharusi was saved.

“And I wanted to pay back,” he said. On April 16, 1986, Al Kharusi donated a pint of blood. Since then he has been donating relentlessly.

The last time he donated his Bpositive blood group was on May 16, to mark the completion of a record 30 years of charity, which remains unparalleled in Oman.

For the past six years, he has been campaigning in mosques to promote the habit during the Ramadan.

Al Kharusi said he has passed on this passion of giving to his friends and relatives, encouraging more than 5,000 people to donate blood.

Sponsors needed Al Kharusi is a retired government official. He spends a good amount on travelling and volunteering.

“The travel prices have gone up.

And it’s not a good news for a per-

son like me,” he stated.

Al Kharusi is a recipient of over 100 awards and citations from several Gulf Cooperation Council nations and donor associations, including Oman’s Health Ministry.

He remembers a strong remark made by a Bahraini embassy official once stating, “I’m the pride of Oman.”

Volunteering Al Kharusi added that he now needs a sponsor to back his activities. “Volunteering is getting harder. I don’t need money for the donations I make. But I need a sponsor, who can at least help pay travel money,” he said.

Urging people to come forward a donate blood during Ramadan, Al Kharusi said shortages are seen during Ramadan and that “we must reverse this trend this year and in the future as well.”

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Yaqoob Al Riyami, a neighbour of Riyami and an official at the Ministry of Health, also brushed aside the ‘fastest fast’ rumours.

“Fasting is not done based on seeing the sun. It is done according to sunrise and sunset. It is weird to hear such kind of rumours,” Yaqoob added.

Grapes, apricots and pomegranates are mainly cultivated in the village on the terraced gardens.

A descending Falaj passes from the top of the village towards the agricultural terrace, where natural materials are used to build the trail. “Farm produce is sold in the nearby markets in Nakhal and sometimes in Muscat. We get a decent amount, which is okay for us,”

both the Al Riaymis said.

Meanwhile, the news about the alleged ‘fasting fast’ has propelled the tiny village to fame.

“Many tourists are coming to see whether we are fasting only for three hours or not. One way it is good. Now, everyone knows our village,” Al Riyami said.

Jayasankar Krishnamrutham and his friends, who travelled to Wakan, to see for themselves if the rumours are true, said the natural beauty atop the mountain is breathtaking. “The temperature during summer is only 30 degree Celsius. Good people and beautiful place. Love to visit again. I am here in Muscat for many years, but thanks to the wrong news, I was prompted to visit. Will come with family again,” Krishnamrutham

said. The village is situated some 150 kilometres from Muscat. The road leading to the village passes through a number of valleys where the villages can only be reached by a four-wheel-drive.

While packing up our camera and saying bye to Wakan village, it was around 12pm.

“Have to pray. Fast continues,” Riyamis said and walked to the mosque..At the village, a trail, with seating areas and a rest shelter overlooking its terraces, has also been built, which stretches for about 1,100 metres, comprises of 700 steps rising to the top of the mountain, surrounded by a protective fence and containing service areas, as well as observation towers that look like castles and umbrellas.

Month-long drive for blood donation starts Staff Reporter MUSCAT: Health authorities on Wednesday launched a month-long blood donation campaign after it emerged that donations decrease in the Holy Month of Ramadan posing serious challenges for blood banks in the Sultanate.

About 35 donation drives are scheduled to be organised during Ramadan, starting with a mobile camp at the Hilal al Khalili mosque in Bausher on Wednesday between 7pm and 11:30pm.

There are dozens of other campaigns scheduled to be held after Ramadan.

Major souqs, hypermarkets and mosques will witness donation drives aimed at collecting blood at a larger level.

Earlier on Monday, Dr Sabria Al Hashami, director of the Department of Blood Banks Services, told the Times of Oman in an exclusive interview that the department will try to encourage donors to contribute after the fasting is over every day.

“It’s prudent to try and mobilise our mobile donation cars in the evenings to locations where donors are likely to donate, including mosques and markets,” she said. Authorities usually struggle to keep the blood supply intact during Ramadan because of the usual shortage of Omani donors (who are fasting) and absence of non-Omanis, who prefer to travel or take holidays during this month. The complete list of donation venues and timings is available at - https:// www.moh.gov.om/en/-13

SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2016 As a priority to control the damage, Be’ah has embarked on an aggressive plan to close all dumpsites and replace them with modern engineered landfills and transfer stations across the Sultanate Essam Al-Sharji, section head, community outreach, Be’ah

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babaumar@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: If all goes well, Oman’s waste management investments could total around OMR423.47 million, officials from the Sultanate’s waste management body said.

“Oman’s total investment for basic MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) infrastructure is expected to be BRAINSTORMING

Indian schools in Oman review board exam results Times News Service MUSCAT: Ways to achieve better results in the Central Board of School Education (CBSE) X and XII exams in the coming years, were considered at a meeting of principals, vice principals and assistant viceprincipals of Indian Schools in the Sultanate.

The meeting, held at the Indian School Muscat and organised by the Board of Directors, Indian Schools, also recognised the contributions of the teachers of Indian schools in achieving excellent results at CBSE X and XII exams this year.

Wilson V. George, chairman, Board of Directors appreciated the hard work put in by the teachers in the overall development of the students.

He also acknowledged the efforts and enthusiasm of the students and the parents, which has helped Indian Schools in Oman improve their academic results every year.

He stated that the performance of the Indian schools in Oman in Central Board of School Education examinations stands among the top in comparison to other regions.

He also reminded everyone that the right measures for assessing the contribution of the school system in the overall development of the students, which needs to be identified and the schools shall target them to achieve higher results without external support in the near future.

Dr. C.K. Anchan, chairman of the Academic Committee of the Board, congratulated the principals on their significant achievement in raising the standards of education and said the Board would leave no stone unturned in giving the best education to the children of Indian schools.

around $150 million (OMR57.74 million), and the waste-energywater project will have an approximate total investment of $750 million (OMR288.73 million) and the industrial waste infrastructure will be around $150+ million (over OMR57.74 million),” Essam AlSharji, section head, community outreach, Be’ah told Times of Oman.

Be’ah, which manages solid

waste in Oman, has invited bids for many tenders on collection, transfer, treatment and recycling areas.

Traditional methods “The traditional methods of handling municipal solid waste in Oman need to be addressed as they contribute to the increasing amount of greenhouse gases being produced, affecting the Omani en-

vironment and human health,” Al Sharji said.

“As a priority to control the damage, Be’ah has embarked on an aggressive plan to close all dumpsites and replace them with modern engineered landfills and transfer stations across the Sultanate,” he added.

Outsourcing contracts are being floated as tenders, whereby expe-

rienced global firms will provide municipal waste management services, including pre-collection, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal, officials said.

10 contracts “Oman is comprised of 11 governorates and based on the quantity of waste and distances, 10 such contracts have been developed to cater

to the needs of the whole country,” Al-Sharji added.

Rising trend Be’ah said it plans to manage 80 per cent of the waste by 2030. Oman has nearly 317 dumpsites and four landfills. The Sultanate produced about 1.85 million tonnes of municipal waste in 2015, which is projected to reach 2.04 tonnes by 2040.

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Low income groups bear brunt of pay inequality ment, the private sector is caught in a whirlpool of capital shortage.

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ow-paid workers are bearing the brunt of the current economical hardship, given the sharp increase in consumer prices, such as that of petrol, while the income gap between the poor and rich is widening out of proportion.

Official data shows that more than half of the Omani workers in the private sector earn a minimum wage of between OMR325 and OMR600. Just 13 per cent of Omanis working in the private sector earn more than OMR1,000.

Pay inequality is undoubtedly creating instability in the market as high petrol prices, domestic gas, education, food and rentals are either shooting up or on the verge of rising.

Meanwhile, salaries are not going up to compensate for the steady inflation. In a country where everything depends on the cash flow from the govern-

Concentrated The effort at job creation in the private sector is only concentrated in the lower rungs of the employment ladder and that is the better part of the economy.

But the bad news is that the pay new recruits get is just enough to get their noses above the water.

It is not about the poor losing ground for employment, but the upper class pulling away from what they take home at the end of the month. Most employers would not want to tweak the pay structure in favour of the low-income staff. Paying more simply means taking away a sizeable profit margin from their revenue.

The private sector’s directors also argue that they need to keep half of their recruitment at a monthly pay of OMR600 or below to afford to employ more people. However, whether the realise it or not, productivity at any company largely depends on how much you pay your staff. You pay less; you get much less from your workers. The hardship of low-earners is now compounded by the increasing prices.

Pay packets Their pay packets have been

degraded and their purchasing power is diminishing. The pay gap appears to reflect the graduates who are in the queue for the job market. Young people in their early twenties want to do the normal thing after landing their first job, such as getting married or owning a home. Like we all did during their age.

Unrelenting income difference is now very visible in the housing market. OMR600 cannot get them to an OMR100,000 mortgage, which is a minimum for buying a house these days.

If they do, they would need to spend 80 of their income to make the repayments. Obviously owning a property is a distant accomplishment for them. A quick look at the rental market does not provide any comfort for a newly wedded graduate either. But how do you address the large income gap?

Obviously employers would not revise their pay packages in the current austerity situation. The lower oil price is one excuse they would use to not make any improvements in salaries. The government is unlikely to offer any incentives, now that it has cut down on subsidies.

Economists would tell you that Oman is not the only country which has the problem of low earners who struggle to make ends meet. They would

also tell you that the government should not interfere with the pay structure of the private sector by tampering with labour regulations.

The general message is that if you are young then you have a family that would back you up during hard times. It has been happening for years when a newly married couple move in with parents because they are not paid enough to afford the rent to live separately.

Unnoticed Income inequality certainly is not a conspiracy between the private sector and the government. The two sides work separately and independently.

This is probably the reason why it has gone unnoticed that the pay gap has widened. Economically, we are stuck in an income bubble since we associate with individuals who are like us.

In a way, it is a segregation of income groups that may have certain consequences in a long run between the have-little and have-a-lot.

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Seminar to throw light on hydrocarbon gas technology MUSCAT: An introductory seminar on hydrocarbon gas technology will be held next Monday on the premises of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI). The seminar is organised by the Manar Al Noor Company, in cooperation with OCCI. Mohsen bin Khamis Al Balushi, Advisor at Ministry of Commerce and Industry will patronise over the opening ceremony in the pres-

ence of Said bin Saleh Al Kiyoumi, OCCI Chairman.

Nidhal bin Mansour Al Mashrafi, General Manager of Manar Al Noor Company said that chlorofluorocarbons, which are used in most air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems that operate under pressurised gas are chemically poisonous and harmful to health and could cause skin cancer. -ONA

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‘No intention to tax incomes’

“So I don’t think there is any intention of introducing income tax in Oman,” Ahmed said.

Expatriates, however, said taxing them at a time when the government is going through an economic downturn will not be the right thing to do.

“It will hit us very hard,” said Mohammed Ragheb, an expat who has been working in Oman for the last 10 years.

The president of the Bangladeshi Social club, Mohammed Shafiqul Islam Bhuiyan, said, “People have been already burdened with hike in petrol prices and have not received salary increments. Income tax will force many poor Bangladeshis to leave the country.”

On the other hand, there are people who don’t mind paying taxes. “As long as the money comes back in the form of growth of the country, and added facilities to people, they should not mind it,” said Shiv Gupta, CEO of a private limited company.

Marlene, a German national, said taxes should only be applied if benefits can be ensured.

“I come from a country where we pay high taxes, but in return also receive free health service, better infrastructure and child care. Therefore, I welcome the idea if it benefits the country.”

“As oil prices have declined, many budgetary controls are already affecting the benefits and perks of nationals and expats. “‘Personal tax free environment’ is an added attraction to many professionals working here,” said Jose Chacko, a Financial Advisor based in Oman.

“If any tax on personal income is introduced, it will adversely affect the labour market and productivity. Before implementing any such measures, a serious study should be undertaken about the socio- economic impact in the long and short term.

The proposed VAT system will contribute better to improve the troubled economy without much negative impact,” he added.

“Most countries have personal income tax, so even if I were to move, it would mean trying to find a specific place that has no income tax. That fact alone would not make me move,” said Marianne Held, a German national in Oman.

While some do not mind paying income tax, there are other expats

who might even leave the country if such a tax is introduced.

Irina, a Croatian national who works for a private company, said she will leave the country if the taxes are too high and there is nothing in return. “I might as well leave the country for good, or might perhaps only stay if I can get free healthcare like any other citizen, then I can happily pay it.”

Hassan, a Bahraini national who works in Oman, supports the idea, but only if tax rates are low.

“If an income tax is introduced, the rate should be very low. Only then can I support it.”

“We will certainly not leave the country just because of income tax as other neighbouring countries and home countries are already taxing people through various fines/payments etc.

However, I would expect a hike in salary. Else, the company should provide me with alternate ways to save taxes and remunerate me in other ways, based on the number of years spent in the organization and the country,” said Vinod Verma, an Indian expat in Oman.

According to Dr Anchan C K, Managing Director, World Wide Business House, an international business advisory firm, it’s not wise to introduce such a measure at a time when the Sultanate is trying hard to attract direct foreign investments and not having income tax was one of the most attractive prospects here.

“Deepening the taxation base will be an important step to increase non-oil revenue, which will likely start with VAT first, but introduction of income tax will be a notable step and will be extremely challenging.”

“I do agree that most countries, such as the USA, Canada and Australia have income tax. However, it is applicable to all those who are employed, irrespective of whether are nationals or expats.

The only difference could be in the income slab.”

He also highlighted that other countries provide social security and a variety of facilities to the expatriates, right from opportunity to own property, own business and so on, in return for the taxes.

“People immigrate to gain financial stability and better future prospects. If another country offers a potentially better future, higher wages and a polished lifestyle, people will think of immigrating to it,” he added.

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AMMAN: IS claimed responsibility for suicide and car bomb blasts that struck a Damascus suburb on Saturday near a Syrian shrine, and a monitoring group said at least 20 people were killed.

State television showed debris, mangled cars and wrecked shops in a main commercial thoroughfare near the Sayeda Zeinab shrine, in an area where at least A N A R C H Y I N L I B YA

7 civilians killed by Benghazi shelling BENGHAZI: At least seven civilians have been killed and eight wounded by shelling in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, a hospital official said on Saturday.

He said the shelling had taken place on Thursday and Friday in residential areas close the frontlines in Benghazi, which has seen heavy fighting in some neighbourhoods over the past two years.

Forces loyal to military commander Khalifa Haftar launched a campaign against extremists and other opponents in Benghazi in 2014.

Haftar’s forces made substantial gains earlier this year, but fighting on the edges of the city has continued.

Holding out Secial forces spokesman, Fadel Al Hassi, said shelling over the past two days had come from Sabri and Souq Al Hut districts in northern Benghazi, where Haftar’s opponents have been holding out. The claim could not immediately be verified. Earlier jets pounded Sabri and Souq Al Hut and at least six men from Haftar’s forces were killed in fighting on the ground. — Reuters

three bomb attacks claimed by IS have killed and wounded scores of people this year.

State media said at least eight people were killed.

But the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the death toll had risen to at least 20, including at least 13 civilians, with the other victims coming from pro-government militias.

It said the number was expected to rise because many of the scores of wounded people were in critical condition. IS said two of its suicide bombers had blown themselves up and fellow rebels had detonated an explosives-laden car, according to the IS-affiliated Amaq news agency.

The heavily garrisoned area near the shrine is also a well

known stronghold of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group, a movement that is one of Assad’s chief allies.

Territorial gains Separately, US-backed Syrian forces made new territorial gains against IS on Saturday, moving closer to another of its major strongholds in northern Syria, according to the monitoring group.

The Observatory said the Syria Democratic Forces (SDF), bringing together Kurdish and Arab fighters, were now almost 17 km (10 miles) from the city of Al Bab, an IS stronghold north east of Aleppo.

The SDF on Friday cut off the last route into the encircled town of Manbij from Al Bab after over a week of advances around that

area, allowing it to lay siege to the large town from all directions, the monitor said..

Aerial bombing In other frontlines in northern Syria, two rebel sources said Russian and Syrian jets stepped up their relentless aerial bombing of their positions in the northern city of Aleppo. — Reuters

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Abducted Indian woman’s whereabouts still unknown Judith D’Souza, 40, working with Aga Khan Foundation was kidnapped on Thursday night while she was returning home after a dinner at a friend’s place in the Qala-e-Fatullah area of Kabul CONCERNED: Father of Judith D’Souza, who is kidnapped in

KABUL/KOLKATA: Afghanistan and India on Saturday continued their efforts to secure the release of an abducted Indian woman aid worker but her whereabouts remain unknown.

Judith D’Souza, 40, working with Aga Khan Foundation, an NGO, was kidnapped on Thursday night while she was returning home after a dinner at a friend’s place in the Qala-e-Fatullah area

Afghanistan’s capital Kabul talking to media at their residence in Kolkata on Friday. Judith was working as a senior technical advisor with the Aga Khan Foundation. - PTI

of Kabul. No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction but it is feared that she may have been kidnapped by a criminal gang in Kabul motivated by ransom, according to Afghan officials.

Abductions for ransom in Afghanistan are common and

criminal gangs have made millions of dollars from kidnapping foreign nationals.

Ransom Such crimes by criminal cartels raise fears that hostages may be sold to extremists who complicate

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their freedom by raising demands for ransom as well as for securing the release of jailed terrorists.

But the Indian authorities are not ruling out the kidnapping of the Indian aid worker by the Taliban or its allied fighters.

They said there was no fresh update about D’Souza but efforts were on to secure her release.

Her worried family in Kolkata said they have been in touch with the authorities in India and Afghanistan.

“As of now efforts are being made at various levels within the governments of India and Afghanistan,” her brother Jerome D’Souza tweeted.

Afghan media reports said the government had left all channels of communication open to hear from suspected kidnappers but did not provide details.

“Afghan officials have said they are doing everything possible to secure the early release of the woman,” Tolo News reported.

Sympathisers and well-wishers have appealed to the governments of both countries on social media networking pages for Judith’s swift and safe release with #bringbackjudith. An online petition was also launched at change.org for the release of the “Indian development worker... who went (to Af-

ghanistan) to serve humanity.

“Abducting such people is not only inhumane but also anti-Islamic. We, on behalf of development workers, appeal to the abductors to realise the agony and trauma of her parents and family and set Judith free unharmed at the earliest,” said the petition, garnering hundreds of signatures till late Saturday.

“We also request the local community and authority in Afghanistan and government of India to make all-out efforts to rescue Judith unharmed from the clutches of the abductors.”

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was keeping in touch with Swaraj for Judith’s safe return.

“We have taken an all-out effort for Judith’s safe return. I am in touch with the Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj,” Mamata said at the state secretariat Nabanna on Saturday.

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien had already spoken to the family members of the abducted woman and also contacted the external affairs minister.

Judith D’Souza, an expert on gender issues, has been working for the Aga Khan Foundation since last year and was due to return home in Kolkata soon. - Agencies

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CBI makes first arrest in Dabholkar murder case MUMBAI: Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has arrested Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member Virendrasing Tawde in connection with the murder of noted rationalist Narendra Dabholkar in Pune in 2013, the first in the case by the agency.

He was arrested late on Friday night from Panvel near here and will be produced before a special court in Pune. The Samiti is linked to Goa-based group Sanatan Sanstha, which had come under the scanner for the murder of another rationalist Govind Pansare in February 2015.

“CBI has arrested Virendra Singh Tawde in an ongoing investigation of a case related to murder of Dr Narendra Dabholkar. He will be produced today around 3pm in designated court, Pune. Investigation is continuing,” CBI Spokesperson Devpreet Singh said on Saturday. It is the first arrest in the case after the Mumbai High court in May 2014 handed over the probe to the CBI in the fatal shooting of Dabholkar, an anti-superstition activist, in broad daylight on August 20, 2013. The killings had sparked outrage in the country with several eminent writers and other personalities returning their awards over “rising intolerance”. - PTI

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lanky youngster runs in, with little puffs of dust highlighting each distinct plod of his leather sandal-clad feet on the parched earth below. His plain cloth and solid beige coloured shalwar kameez tugs at his side, buoyed by the wind like a parachute. His run-up is lengthy and fluid, culminating in a slingshot-like pre-delivery stride, which allows him to hurtle the ball in the manner of a projectile. The off-stump is uprooted, resulting in a series of cheers and hollers from the youthful brigade of fielders, who adhere to no particular field setting. A wry smile adorns his face, but he knows there are more wickets for the taking.

The next batsman walks in as the bowler ambles back to his mark. A little kick to gather momentum marks the beginning of his run-up, as he glides in effortlessly. This is a Pathan boy; he is strong, agile and built for the kill. The setting: a remote village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly the North West Frontier Province), one of four provinces of Pakistan. There is no proper infrastructure here, not for another 300 kilometres at least. The frontier city of Peshawar, the capital of the province, a place where the skill and ambition harboured by these youngsters may be honed, is beyond their reach. A proper system is not in place to filter talent of this nature to where it belongs. Just as the benevolence of the Indus River foregoes the inner areas of this region on its way to the port city of Karachi, before it empties itself into the Arabian Sea, many of these youngsters are surprisingly kept from the regional strongholds of Pakistani cricket.

In most other countries, the importance of such a resource rich area would have been discerned decades ago. Proper infrastructure and training would have been entrenched in its very foundation by now. But not in Pakistan; for, it is the land of poor planning and indecision. What is sad is that it is also the land of raw talent, unadulterated skill and primal aggression. These are traits that make for great viewing. To watch them when everything gels is a thing of wonder. It is a spectacle unlike any other in the world of sport. But, the problems that plague them are numerous.

The domestic first-class cricket championship, the Quaid-I-Azam Trophy, proudly named after the honorary title bestowed upon the founding

father of Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, has its format changed on an annual basis. Its administrator, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is forever at odds over the number of teams and the regions represented in the tournament that would reflect the most accurate cross-section of Pakistani cricket. The school cricket system is poor and almost nonexistent, unlike that of its sub-continent counterpart, Sri Lanka, which continues to benefit from the reliable and solid base it provides.

Just as the people of a country are not all responsible for the actions of their government, I truly believe that the Pakistani cricketers cannot be wholly blamed for the poor and inconsistent showing they have put up over the past few years.

Aside from the administrative muddles involving cricket, they have to contend with the ascendancy of militancy, sectarian violence, political infighting and corruption, in their backyard. Add to that, the shame of not being able to host international teams in one’s own country. It is a feeling most other cricketing nations would know nothing about, except for maybe South Africa during the apartheid era. Most other teams would have folded years ago, but not the Pakistanis. Their main concern is cricket, and their passion and love for it is what sustains their team to this day.

When they come out to play, there is often a sense of teenage exuberance that adorns their faces. It is genuine. They keep playing. I played a lot of cricket alongside and against many cricketers of Pakistani origin, while schooling in Oman. A few characteristics that defined them are also plainly evident in those representing their national team.

Firstly, they are not easily overawed or intimated, regardless of the strength and reputation of the opponent. A talented Pakistani cricketer, for the most part, would be equally at ease playing for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in the domestic circuit, or facing up to the likes of Dale Steyn and Co. at the Wanderers. They possess immense confidence in their ability, but in a non-arrogant way. The character of this confidence is simple and instinctive. You can see it in the way they play their cricket. — Exclusive to Times of Oman

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INDIA Aviation ministry steps in to regulate fare refunds Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said the measures are being proposed as there have been complaints from passengers that issues are not getting resolved within a reasonable time

NEW DELHI: Air passengers will soon have a reason to smile with the government on Saturday proposing a cap on ticket cancellation charges, increased compensation for denied boarding and steep reduction in excess baggage fee levied by airlines.

Suggesting a slew of passengercentric measures, the Civil Aviation Ministry said airlines will have to refund all statutory taxes in case of flight cancellations.

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed that “under no circumstances the cancellation charges be more than the basic fare” and carriers cannot levy additional charge to process the refund. In case of checkedin baggage, the airlines would be charging Rs100 per kilogram for baggage weight in excess of 15kg till 20kg.

At present, Rs300 is levied on every kilogram of baggage beyond the 15-kg limit. Only Air India allows free baggage up to 23kg.

DATA: An Air India flight taking off from runway in Chennai. In January-March period, 10 Indian

carriers accounted for a total of 18,512 delayed flights, according to the data presented in Parliament during the Budget session. - PTI file photo

With regard to denied boarding, mainly due to overbooking, the government has proposed compensation up to Rs20,000 subject to certain conditions.

Besides, the Ministry has proposed measures to help passengers with reduced mobility.

Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said the measures are being proposed as there have been complaints from passengers that issues are not getting resolved within a reasonable time.

To bring in the new measures, the DGCA has suggested changes to three civil aviation requirements and to an air transport circular. They would be put up for public consultations before taking a final decision.

In January-March period, 10 Indian carriers accounted for a total of 18,512 delayed flights, according to the data presented in Parliament during the Budget session. Of this, budget carrier Indigo alone had 5,426 delayed flights, followed by full service carrier Jet

Airways with 5,040 flights.

National carrier Air India also had 3,111 delayed flights, while low-cost domestic carrier Spicejet had 2,205 delayed flights, according to the data.

Proposals DGCA chief M. Sathiyavathy said the proposals have been discussed with the airlines and “they are on board”.

“We don’t expect any resistance from the airlines,” she said.

For denied boarding and flight cancellations, DGCA proposed revised compensation structures depending on the arrangement of an alternative flight for the traveller. An amount equal to 200 per cent of booked one-way basic fare plus airline fuel charge subject to the maximum limit of Rs10,000 would be given in case the carrier arranges the alternative flight within 24 hours of the scheduled departure.

The quantum would go up to 400 per cent of booked one-way

B I L AT E R A L T I E S

Indian government is going to be America’s ‘great ally’: Ryan WASHINGTON: The Indian government is going to be America’s “great ally” and there is a need to nurture this relationship, Speaker of the US House of Representatives Paul Ryan has said.

In a major foreign policy speech here in which he was highly critical of President Barack Obama’s policies, the US-India relationship was the only aspect of it which was appreciated by Ryan.

“I think you need, and in particular, specifically under Modi’s leadership, and he and I have discussed this at great length on Friday, (US-India) have a great potential for the future particularly with the seas, in the Pacific and in the Indian Ocean, making sure that we help police the global commons and international order, namely China building, you know, runways on islands in contested areas,” Ryan said.

He said this in the speech at the Council on Foreign Relations on Thursday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint meeting of the US Congress at his invitation.

Modi was the first foreign leader to be invited to address a joint sitting of the Congress under Ryan’s speakership.

On Wednesday, Modi and Ryan had a one-on-one interaction before the Prime Minister’s address.

Ryan also hosted a lunch for the

ADDRESSING JOINT SITTING OF CONGRESS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a joint meeting of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday. Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker Paul D. Ryan are also seen. - PTI

visiting leader. A day later, Ryan was all in praise for Modi.

Cooperation “I think the Indian (government), the new Indian government, is going to be a great ally of ours and we have better security cooperation with them.

That’s one thing that we need to nurture and grow,” Ryan told the audience at the Council on Foreign Relations, a top American think tank.

“And those of us who are fans of Modi, you know, he’s a conservative who wants, who embraces

free enterprise. He’s bringing needed reform to the country,” Ryan said, according to the remarks released by his office.

“That’s the kind of an alliance that we need to forge and build upon. That stands in stark contrast, I would argue, to the Obama foreign policy of the last eight years where we have neglected our allies and we have basically rewarded our enemies, our adversaries,” said the Speaker of the US House of Representatives.

Except for his comments on India, Ryan slammed Obama’s foreign policy. - PTI

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Gujarat island gets power after 70 years VADODARA: Residents of Shiyal Bet, a nondescript island in Gujarat’s Amreli district, on Saturday woke up to cherish a moment they had been waiting for nearly seven decades after the country’s Independence — electricity supply in their homes.

With power supply reaching to this small island with a population of around 6,000, surrounded

by Arabian Sea from all corners, Gujarat now has its every nook and corner connected to elec-

tricity. Located around 1.5 km away from Pipavav port in Amreli, state-run Pashchim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) is supplying power to the island through a 6-km undersea cable through Chanch island in neighbouring Bhavnagar district.

Chief Minister Anandiben Patel at a ceremony in Shiyal Bet on Saturday dedicated the project to the people of the island and lauded the efforts of PGVCL. State Energy and Finance min-

ister Saurabh Patel said, “Villagers are very happy to receive electricity supply 24X7.

It was something they had never dreamt of. Due to geographical hindrances, power supply could not reach there.”

“But it was in 2013 when Narendra Modi, then Chief minister of Gujarat, envisaged to supply power to the island. The project has been completed at a cost of Rs18.5 crore within two years,” Patel said. -PTI

basic fare plus airline fuel charge and the maximum would be Rs20,000 where the alternative flight is provided after 24 hours.

“In case the passenger does not opt for an alternative flight, refund of full value of ticket and compensation equal to 400 per cent of booked one-way basic fare plus airline fuel charge, subject to maximum of Rs20,000 will be given,” the regulator said.

According to the watchdog, no compensation would be paid if a passenger is informed about the cancellation at least two weeks before the scheduled departure and if the airline has arranged another flight depending on the passenger’s convenience.

This would be applicable, subject to conditions, even on instances where the cancellation has been informed less than two weeks and up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure.

In such a case, there would be no compensation if the carrier has arranged alternative flight sched-

uled to depart within two hours of their booked scheduled departure.

In cancellations, the financial compensation would be Rs5,000 or booked one-way basic fare plus airline fuel charge, whichever is less, for flights having a block time of up to one hour.

This quantum would be Rs7,500 in case of flights having a block time of one to two hours.

For flights having a block time of more than two hours, the financial compensation would go up to Rs10,000.

Block hours refer to the moment a commercial aircraft leaves the departure gate until it lands and reaches the arrival gate, or till its engines are working.

Airlines would be required to refund “all statutory taxes and User Development Fee (UDF)/ Airport Development Fee (ADF)/ Passenger Development Fee (PSF) to the passengers in case of cancellation/non-utilisation of tickets/no show”.

As per existing CAR, carriers have to return PSF collected by them in case of cancellation of a flight. Besides, return of taxes and fee would be applicable for all types of fares including “promos/ special fares and where the basic fare is non-refundable”.

DGCA has suggested that the option of holding refund amount in credit shell by the airline would be the prerogative of the passenger. It has been proposed that the onus of the refund of tickets, which are booked through travel agent or portal, would be on the carriers.

“The refund process shall be completed within 15 working days in case of domestic travel and 30 working days in case of international travel,” DGCA said.

For foreign airlines, the refund would be in accordance with the regulations of their respective countries while the mode of refund would be governed by Indian norms. - PTI

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Eminent journalist Inder Malhotra passes away NEW DELHI: Eminent journalist Inder Malhotra, who helmed a string of top publications and was an accomplished political commentator, passed away on Saturday at the age of 86.

He was admitted to a city hospital on May 18 and breathed his last at 2:55pm on Saturday following a cardiac arrest, his son Anil Revri said. Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari condoled the demise of Malhotra, one of the finest journalists of contemporary times.

“In his death, the nation has lost a veteran journalist who served as a role model for others in the profession,” said Mukherjee.

Malhotra began his career at the United Press of India news agency and went on to hold editorial positions at leading dailies. Malhotra was Editor of The Times of India, New Delhi from 1978-86.

Before that he worked for The Statesman for 15 years, first as the Political Correspondent and Chief of the Bureau and then as Deputy Editor.

He has given lectures widely, both in India and abroad, including at all major universities in the United States and the United Kingdom.

In his later years, Malhotra turned a columnist for various publications and offered deep insights into India’s political history through his writings, most notably through his column ‘Rear View’.

Malhotra, a recipient of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Award (Lifetime Achievement), also authored few books including former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s biography, Indira Gandhi: A Personal & Political Biography (1989).

Malhotra’s cremation will be held around 11am at Lodhi Road electric crematorium on Sunday.

He leaves behind his son Anil while his wife, Rekha Malhotra, a former classical dancer, died in 2007. - PTI

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Government of Sindh unveils Rs869b budget ISLAMABAD: Sindh government on Saturday presented a deficit budget with a total outlay of Rs869 billion for the fiscal 2016-17 reflecting a rise of 15 per cent as compared to the previous fiscal year.

Finance Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presented the budget during a Sindh assembly session following its approval by members of the provincial cabinet.

Economic uplift Shah emphasised that their focus in the budget was improving lives of people of the province, facilities being provided to them and economic uplift and stability. In the budget, the largest allocation was made for education amounting to Rs150 billion while Rs55 billion was reserved for the health sector.

Further, Rs70 billion were allocated for the home department and police, whereas Rs10 billion, termed a special package, was set aside for the provincial capital Karachi.

Meanwhile, Sindh government failed to utilise its development funds as it could spend only Rs86 billion out of Rs162 billion on the sector, with several development projects awaiting to see the light of day.

Sales tax The provincial government expects to receive Rs561 billion from the Centre as ‘federal transfers’ and Rs78 billion from sales tax on services which is supposed to be recovered by provincial government itself.

The announcement comes a week after federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar unveiled Rs4.42 trillion “pro-agriculture budget,” which also appeared to strike a balance between fiscal consolidation, imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and some incentives for the industrial sector. – Express Tribune

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2 European envoys caution minister against new taxes companies, is in the process of due diligence to acquire a majority stake in Engro Foods. The estimated cost of this transaction is about $500 million.

Ambassador of Switzerland, Marc George and Charge d’Affaires and Embassy of Netherlands Renate Pors jointly met Dar to convey their concerns about the proposed changes in DAIRY PRODUCTION: A Switzerland company has 61 per cent stake in Nestle Pakistan – the largest

dairy sector’s tax

market player, and a Dutch company is in the due diligence process to acquire 51 per cent stake in Engro Foods – also a big market player. – Bloomberg News

ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented move, two European ambassadors have jointly cautioned Finance Minister Ishaq Dar that the proposed 17 per cent sales tax on inputs of the dairy sector could threaten both the existing as well as planned $500 million foreign investment in the sector.

Ambassador of Switzerland, Marc George and Charge d’Affaires and Embassy of Netherlands Renate Pors jointly met Dar to convey their concerns about the proposed changes in dairy sector’s tax structure, according to officials of the Federal Board of Revenue.

The diplomats met Dar just hours before finance minister’s planned departure to the United Kingdom where he would discuss the final budget with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in light of the recommendations received from various quarters.

The companies of these countries have direct stakes in Pakistan’s top two dairy firms. A Switzerland company has 61 per cent stake in Nestle Pakistan – the largest market player, and a Dutch company is in the due diligence process to acquire 51 per cent stake in Engro Foods – also a big market player.

In the budget for 2016-17, the government has announced taxing the inputs of the dairy sector at 17 per cent standard rate by with-

drawing the zero-rating regime with effect from July 1. It has also proposed to slap additional 25 per cent regulatory duty on imported powdered milk, which will increase overall duty on the product to 45 per cent.

Fourth largest producer Despite being world’s fourth largest milk producer, Pakistan is still milk deficient country.

The decision to charge 17 per cent sales tax on inputs of milk,

butter and other dairy products is being taken to hide the inefficiency of the FBR that has been showing the sector’s about Rs8 billion annual sales tax refunds as part of its revenues.

The change in tax structure will have two striking implications. The Pakistan Dairy Association – the representative body of milk producers – has indicated increasing the packaged milk prices by Rs8 per litre that will affect every household, as the milkman will also increase the price of loose milk.

This will force the consumers to pay extra Rs250 billion in the next fiscal year alone.

Sources said the Dutch charge d’affaires cautioned the finance minister that his country’s company may reverse the decision of investing in Pakistan. Friesland Campina, one of the leading global

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ADB okays $100m loan for M-4 motorway ISLAMABAD: Asian Development Bank (ADB) will loan $100 million to Pakistan for the construction of the Gojra-Shorkot section of the M4 motorway.

The board of directors of the Manila-based lending agency approved the loan on Friday, marking its first co-financing venture with the newly established Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which will provide another $100 million for the project.

The AIIB board will decide on the loan later this month.

Britain’s Department for International Development (DFID) has also committed a $34 million grant for the project. The ADB will act as the lead financier and administer both the AIIB loan and the DFID grant.

“This is a historic milestone for ADB and AIIB as we jointly aim to meet the pressing infrastructure needs in Asia and Pacific region,” said ADB President Takehiko Nakao after the approval of the loan by the board of directors of the Manila-based lending agency.

He said that the project has strategic value to Pakistan as it supports north-south connectivity, new trade, and business opportunities, which will boost jobs and cut poverty. The project is also an integral part of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) corridors.

The ADB and the AIIB have been preparing projects for co-financing since last year. Nakao and AIIB President Liqun Jin signed

Under pressure The sources said Switzerland ambassador also stressed that the Swiss company may also review its decision to work in Pakistan.

Nestle has 61 per cent stake in Nestle Pakistan, followed by 26 per cent stake of Syed Baber Ali family and 10 per cent stake of Sultan Chawla family.

The sources said the finance minister apprised the European diplomats that he was under pressure from various stakeholders to change the tax regime of the dairy sector. Dar promised to review the possibility of giving a relief but did not make a firm commitment.

Over three-dozen parliamentarians have joined hands and were pushing the government to change the tax regime, as the proposed changes would directly benefit them.

The European ambassadors discussed with the finance minister the current investment portfolio as well as future investment plans of Swiss and Netherlands companies in Pakistan, according to an official hand-out issued by the finance ministry.

“The minister assured Marc George and Mrs Renate Pors all possible support to the companies from the Netherlands and Switzerland in setting up their business ventures and investment in Pakistan,” it said. — Express Tribune

CO-FINANCING VENTURE: The board of directors of Asian Development Bank approved the loan on Friday, marking its first co-financing venture with the newly established Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. – Bloomberg News

a memorandum of understanding for collaboration at the time of ADB’s annual meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, in early May. The project constitutes a key part of the 1,800-kilometre CAREC transport corridor linking Karachi in the south, to major primary production and population centres, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Peshawar, and on to Torkham on the north-

ern border with Afghanistan.

The M-4 Motorway will have four sections. The 58-kilometre Faisalabad-Gojra section has been opened for traffic.

The project was completed by borrowing $170 million from the ADB. The Gojra-Shorkot section will be completed by November next year, the NHA chairman told diplomats on Thursday while briefing them on Pakistan’s infra-

structure plans.

Once the M-4 is completed, it will link southern parts of Punjab with the north through already established networks of motorways.

The M-4 Motorway will extend the already completed M-1, M-2 and M-3 motorways southward and shorten the distance between Multan and the twin cities of Islamabad-Rawalpindi.

Upon completion, the M-4 Mo-

torway will provide a four-lane access controlled alternative to the existing narrow and congested routes notably in the heavily trafficked Faisalabad and KhanewalMultan-Muzaffargrah areas.

M-4 is also a step towards positioning Pakistan as a transit artery for goods moving between Karachi and Torkham through the country’s major business and population centres. —Express Tribune

Telenor Pakistan given 4G licence for $395 million KARACHI: Pakistan has awarded a $395 million 4G licence to Norwegian telecom giant Telenor, as it seeks to capitalise on a booming domestic mobile market some two years since broadband Internet arrived in the country.

In 2014, Pakistan auctioned its first 4G broadband licence to China’s Zong for $210 million, along with 3G licences to Zong, the UAE’s Warid, and Pakistan’s domestic Mobilink. The total raised in the auction was $1.2 billion.

In the first quarter of 2015 smartphone shipments to the country soared by 123 per cent, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s annual report, one of the fastest growth rates in the developing world.

Since then broadband use has exploded, with the number of users growing to around 29 million from a mere 1.9 million – a higher percentage than India, Nepal and Bangladesh.

Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) had auctioned the license to local and international telecom companies, with Telenor winning the bid. “The licence for 850MHz band will be awarded on base price of $395 Million in accordance with the schedule,” an internal statement from PTA said.

“The licence will be awarded to Telenor within 30 days of payment,” it added. Telenor Pakistan is 100 per cent owned by Norway’s Telenor Group. - Express Tribune

CONTROVERSY

Is Shahbaz running the show in Nawaz Sharif’s absence?

Shahbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif is ‘unofficially’ at the helm of affairs at the Centre in a bid to iron out serious differences between federal ministers over running the federal government in the absence of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Sometime back, a group of PMLN lawmakers requested Shahbaz to unofficially take charge of government affairs until his elder brother was back in office in view of differences among powerful members of the federal cabinet.

The premier is currently recu-

perating in London after an open heart surgery. On account of his speedy recovery, he has been discharged from the hospital and shifted home. Last month, the ruling PML-N deliberated on different options to run government affairs in his absence.

However, the scenario hardly left space for any minister to function as the premier’s temporary replacement.

Subsequently, Shahbaz was requested to intervene and take charge till his elder brother was back in business. Before he left

for London, the prime minister delegated his authority to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar but the decision did not go down well with some powerful members of the cabinet, who reportedly hold grudges against one another.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, one of these legislators from Rawalpindi said that Shahbaz was found to be the only agreeable name in the scenario.

“Nobody except him was acceptable as a replacement of the PM, not even on a temporary basis,” he said. According to him, the matter

was taken up with Shahbaz prior to the premier’s surgery.

When asked Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah, a trusted confidante of Shahbaz, if the younger Sharif was playing any informal role at the Centre, he dismissed these reports, saying the chief minister was too busy in Punjab to get occupied elsewhere.

“Speculations have no limit.

Reality is otherwise. The Sharif brothers are our leaders and we give them utmost respect. They work in well-defined spheres of authority within the ambit of the

Constitution of Pakistan. Nobody thinks of crossing the limits.” Regarding internal differences between federal ministers, Sanaullah said: “Every political party has issues. They are sorted out internally. If there are some issues in our party, they will be well sorted out. There is no need to make a mountain out of a molehill.”

Constitutionally, a chief minister cannot look after the issues of federation, which is why Shahbaz was advised to manage things at the Centre while working backstage. — Express Tribune

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Farage says UK, Italy to launch EU’s disintegration a 10 percentage point lead to the ‘Leave’ side, for which Farage is a prominent campaigner.

“We can’t lose this referendum ... there will be a Big Bang of British politics: nothing will remain the same,” Farage said.

UKIP’s Nigel Farage told Italy’s ‘Corriere della Sera’ on Saturday that David Cameron should resign even if the ‘Remain’ camp won by a narrow margin in the June 23 referendum FUTURE AT STAKE: A ‘Vote Leave’ campaigner wearing a placard around his neck hands a leaflet to a

member of the public in Manchester, UK, on Saturday. — Bloomberg

MILAN: The European Union will start disintegrating after Italians pick the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement candidate as mayor of Rome on June 19 and Britons vote to leave the EU four

days later, the leader of the UK Independence Party was quoted as saying.

UKIP’s Nigel Farage told Italy’s Corriere della Sera in an interview

published on Saturday that British Prime Minister David Cameron should resign even if the ‘Remain’ camp won by a narrow margin in a June 23 referendum

on EU membership.

Bookmakers still predict Britons will vote to stay in the EU, while opinion polls have seesawed - though one on Friday gave

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Rome mayor He said he would “destroy the old EU”, together with 5-Star leader Beppe Grillo.

“On June 19 the 5-Star movement elects the mayor of the capital and changes Italy. On June 23 Britain leaves the EU and changes Europe. We will trigger a domino effect. After us, other northern European countries will leave, starting with Denmark,” he said.

“The EU is about to collapse, disintegrating in several pieces.”

Municipal elections in Italy last Sunday put 5-Star candidate Virginia Raggi, 37, in the lead to become mayor of Rome ahead of the candidate from Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s centre-left Democratic Party (PD).

The race will be decided by a run-off vote on June 19. — Reuters

C I V I L WA R

IS rebels kill police chief in Afghanistan KABUL: IS militants attacked a police compound in eastern Afghanistan early on Saturday, killing a police chief, government officials and insurgents said.

At around 2 am militants attacked the police headquarters in Dih Bala district of Nangarhar province, said Attahullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the provincial governor. Five police officers, including the district police chief, were killed and six wounded, he said. At least 13 militants were killed and 7 wounded, Khogyani said.

IS’ Khorasan Province branch claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement online and said it killed the police chief and 13 officers. Nangarhar, a volatile province that borders Pakistan, is where militants claiming allegiance to IS have made their greatest inroads in Afghanistan.

Earlier this year American forces were given the green light to conduct more air strikes against IS in Afghanistan, wading into a fight being waged by Afghan troops and Taliban insurgents competing for influence in the area. — Reuters

FOR CHARITY

Anti-drone protest at US Air Force base BERLIN: Several thousand demonstrators formed a human chain along the perimeter of a US Air Force Base in southwest Germany on Saturday in protest against drone operations by the United States.

The demonstration was organised by the alliance “Stop Ramstein - No Drone War”, which says the Ramstein base transmits information between operators in the United States and unmanned drone aircraft in places such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen and Syria.

Police estimated 3-4,000 people had formed the chain close to the base, which serves as the headquarters for the US Air Forces in Europe.

Organisers spoke of 5-7,000 people. No comment was available on Saturday from officials at Ramstein.

The use of drones is highly con-

carrying out surveillance and launching strikes.

Killing of Taliban leader President Barack Obama last month approved a drone strike in a remote area of Pakistan that killed Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour.

US officials said he had been overseeing plans for new attacks on US targets in Kabul.

Critics say drones often miss their intended targets, can only partly relay what is happening on the ground and encourage warfare with impunity, waged by people at computer screens far from danger. — Reuters troversial in Germany, where an aversion to military conflict has prevailed since World War II. Organisers say allowing data for drone deployments to be routed through Ramstein goes against the German constitution and

want the base’s satellite relay station to be closed.

Nearly 15 years after a drone first fired missiles in combat, the US military programme has expanded to become an everyday part of the war machine for

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Unknown bidder pays $3.46m for Buffett lunch NEW YORK: An anonymous bidder agreed at auction to pay $3,456,789 to eat lunch with Warren Buffett, tying the record for the right to dine with one of the world’s most admired investors.

The money will go to Glide, a San Francisco charity that provides food, health care and other services to people who are homeless, poor or struggling with substance abuse.

The five-day auction on eBay

ended on Friday night. The winning bid matched the sum paid by an anonymous bidder in 2012, the most expensive single charity item sold on eBay. Buffett has held 17 annual auctions for Glide, raising about $23.6 million.

The successful bidder and up to seven friends can dine with Buffett at the Smith & Wollensky steak house in Manhattan. All topics are fair game apart from where Buffett will invest next. — Reuters

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‘Challenges before GCC states to meet 2018 deadline for VAT’ The member states cannot finalise their national VAT laws until the GCC VAT agreement is finalised and adopted by all countries. A unified GCC VAT deal should ideally be finalised by the end of June

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businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Several challenges remain before the Gulf states to meet the deadline set for introducing the much-talked about value added tax (VAT) at the beginning of 2018, according to an update on VAT proposals in Oman and other

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries prepared by KPMG. Elaborating on the challenges, the international audit firm said that a unified GCC VAT agreement should ideally be finalised by the end of June 2016. “GCC finance ministries have been having intense discussions over the last few months to thrash out existing differences on areas like intraGCC supplies. The member states cannot finalise their national VAT laws until the GCC VAT agreement is finalised and adopted by all the GCC countries,” said the KPMG statement.

“If a GCC agreement cannot be reached, GCC countries could decide to implement VAT individually. It remains to be seen whether any GCC country would be prepared to take such a step.”

The six member GCC bloc has been debating a common value added tax, which is a tax levied on the import and supply of goods and services at each production and distribution stage, over a decade now. VAT is a consumption tax to be ultimately paid by the end consumer with suppliers (businesses) acting as collecting agents for the tax authorities.

As the unified GCC tax agreement will only be a framework agreement, which sets out the

Gulf must cut deficits to keep currency pegs: IMF DUBAI: Gulf oil exporters must cut spending and narrow their budget shortfalls to keep their currencies pegged to the dollar, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.

While substantial foreign assets have allowed the six members of the GCC to fix the value of their currencies to the greenback, keeping the status quo comes at a price as lower crude prices strain public finances, the lender said in a report titled “Learning to Live with Cheaper Oil.” “When a country faces

main principles to be followed, each country will need its own national VAT law. “Businesses have been promised 12 to 18 months to prepare for VAT implementation putting in place proper systems to collect VAT and pay it to the tax authorities on a monthly or quarterly basis. Each GCC member (state) will also need to issue relevant ex-

prolonged fiscal and external deficits, policy adjustment must come from fiscal consolidation measures,” the IMF said in the report authored by Martin Sommer, deputy chief of its regional studies division.

Maintaining the currency pegs “will require sustained fiscal consolidation through direct expenditure cutbacks and nonoil revenue increases,” it said.

As investors increased bets that currency fixes may become too expensive to maintain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia renewed their commitment to

ecutive regulations,” added KPMG in its update on VAT. Referring to general practice in Oman, KMPG said that decreeing new laws in the Sultanate is a consultative process involving the Majlis Al Shura, the State Consultative Council and other stakeholders. “How long will it take for Oman to decree the VAT law? Can

their pegs — with the latter also said to ban betting against its currency. Gulf oil producers’ budgets swung from surplus to deficit as Brent crude fell by as much as 75 per cent from June 2014 to January this year, before a partial recovery in recent months. Even after cutting spending, the combined budget gap in the GCC region as well as Algeria is expected to reach $900 billion for the 2016-2021 period, and represent 7 per cent of their gross domestic product in the final year, the IMF said. — Bloomberg News

this be achieved by the end of 2016 to give businesses sufficient preparation time so that VAT could be effective from January 1, 2018?”

Yet another challenge is the information technology preparedness. Unlike corporate income tax, where returns are filed only once in a year, VAT requires monthly or quarterly filing of returns and pay-

ments of taxes. The tax authorities will also need to process refunds regularly. “The tax authorities across the GCC will need robust IT systems in place to facilitate efiling and e-communication with taxpayers. A GCC electronic portal will be needed to facilitate tracking of intra-GCC supplies.”

Oman’s tax authorities have recently implemented a new IT system which will enable e-filing of corporate tax returns. Adapting the new IT system to integrate VAT requirements and test the system may take more time. Since VAT is new, the tax authorities in each GCC country will have to recruit and train sufficient staff.

Besides, governance frameworks may also need to be reviewed and updated to incorporate policies, processes and controls that comply with VAT legislation.

Pan-GCC excise duty The GCC states are believed to be working on a unified GCC excise tax, which will be levied on harmful products including tobacco and alcohol, according to KPMG. “As implementing an excise tax is comparatively straightforward, GCC countries could introduce this tax from January 1, 2017,” KPMG said in an update on VAT proposals in Oman and across the GCC.

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The ‘Invest Easy’ portal provides 65 electronic services and most of the investors use these – Times file picture

services through the portal

Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman’s Invest Easy portal reported a 30 per cent jump in the number of new commercial registrations made in April this year, up from the same period in 2015, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The ministry said the number of new commercial registrations

for investors’ services declined by 70 per cent in April from last, as investors were able to use the electronic service and have accepted the change. The ‘Invest Easy’ portal provides 65 electronic services and most of the investors use the services through the portal.

The ministry had continued the connection with many governmental parties who are interested in investing in an easy portal as the ministry seeks to simplify the proceedings and facilitate them.

Therefore, about 80 per cent of the services provided in the front

offices are now provided on the internet through the ‘invest easy’ portal. Invest Easy website aims to facilitate and provide services and advantages for the investor and business sector.

The portal also aims to provide clarity in procedures and the ability to update all data electronically, which saves time and effort, also increasing the investors’ trust.

The project works towards improving the environment for businesses, boosting the diversity of the business environment, and making it easy to start a business.

VITAL RESOURCE: Bloomberg New Energy Finance has forecast that a surplus will persist to 2025,

with supplies exceeding demand by 29 per cent in 2020. — Bloomberg file picture

World is not oversupplied with LNG yet: Shell official SAN FRANCISCO: For months, banks including Citigroup have talked about a massive oversupply in the global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG). The head of natural gas at Royal Dutch Shell, one of the world’s biggest producers of the fuel, would beg to differ.

“There isn’t really yet the kind of oversupply that people talk about,” Maarten Wetselaar, Shell’s integrated gas and new energies director, said on Friday in an interview in Palo Alto, California. For proof, he said, look at Europe, where natural gas demand gained last year and LNG imports from overseas were little changed. Europe is where an LNG cargo lands “if you really can’t find a customer to pay you more than the European gas price,” he said. “It is possible, in the coming years, that supply will move

ahead of demand and we’ll see more LNG ending up in Europe, but it hasn’t happened.”

The absence of more Europebound shipments is a testament to the “genuine LNG buyers” mopping up new LNG supplies from exporters including the US and Australia, Wetselaar said.

Emerging markets and increasing demand from countries including India, Egypt and Pakistan are helping keep a glut at bay.

Bloomberg New Energy Finance has meanwhile forecast that a surplus will persist to 2025, with supplies exceeding demand by 29 per cent in 2020. Citi analyst Anthony Yuen said in a report last month that not even recent signs of potentially stronger demand may “trump the massive LNG oversupply.”

While the world may not be dealing with a glut, Wetselaar

said the US gas market will continue to be plagued by “really low” prices for decades. “You have a very large inventory of gas that can be produced at sort of below $4 to $4.50” per million British thermal units, he said.

“Who knows what happens when you start to export a lot of LNG, you start doing a lot more gas to chemicals, you start exporting gas to Mexico — the market dynamics can start to push it up,” he said. “But I think compared to global gas prices, the U.S. is going to be at the low end of the range for a very, very long time to come.”

— Bloomberg News

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Bank Sohar appoints new acting chief

Transformation

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MUSCAT: Bank Sohar said that the bank’s board has decided to appoint Sasi Kumar, who is presently working as general manager, in the position of acting chief executive officer with effect from June 29, 2016.

This follows the resignation of former acting chief executive officer and general manager Rashad Ali Al Musafir.

won’t achieve much.

Programme suggests that the Saudi diversification

It’s not bold enough in the area that matters most — developing human capital

GENERIC PRODUCTS

Dr Reddy’s Lab. signs $350m deal with Teva NEW DELHI: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has inked a pact with Teva Pharmaceutical and an affiliate of Allergan to buy a portfolio of eight abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) in the US for $350 million in cash.

The portfolio consists of products that are being divested by Teva as a precondition to its closing of the acquisition of Allergan’s generics business, the Hyderabadbased firm said.

The portfolio being acquired is a mix of filed ANDAs pending approval and an approved ANDA and comprised of complex generic products across diverse dosage forms, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said in a statement.

The combined sales of the branded versions of the products in the US is around $3.5 billion, it added.

“This transaction will add strength to our product portfolio, help us be more relevant in the US market and also create new opportunities for growth,” G V Prasad, Co-Chairman and CEO of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said.

The acquisition of these ANDAs is also contingent on the closing of the Teva/Allergan generics transaction and approval by the US Federal Trade Commission of Dr Reddy’s as a buyer. “The acquisition of these attractive ANDAs from Teva will enhance our shortto-midterm aspirations and is consistent with our growth initiatives to identify inorganic opportunities to expand our base business,” Dr Reddy’s, Executive Vice president and Head of North America Alok Sonig said. — PTI

RIYADH SKYLINE: Of Saudi Arabia’s adult population, 22 per cent are college-educated, compared to 19 per cent in Mexico and 8 per cent in Indonesia. — Bloomberg file picture

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s new plan to lessen the Kingdom’s dependence on oil, is making headlines because the country’s name is synonymous with crude exports.

If even the Saudis, with the biggest and most easily extractable oil reserves in the world, are getting serious about diversification, something is changing.

A closer look at the National Transformation Programme (NTP), however, suggests that the Saudi diversification attempt probably won’t achieve much. It’s not bold enough in the area that matters most — developing human capital.

Nobody likes oil export dependence. Countries with diversified exports grow faster, and no government has ever proudly declared, “We are going to export crude oil while we can, and that’s it.” And yet despite all the talk of diversification, few countries

have ever achieved it. According to an analysis by the World Bank’s Farrukh Iqbal, of all the countries “awash in oil” in the 1970s — that is, dependent on crude for at least 50 per cent of exports — only Indonesia, and, to a much lesser extent, the United Arab Emirates have attained notable diversification.

Malaysia and Mexico have also been named diversification successes. One thing these two countries have with Indonesia, though, is that their non-oil development strategies have centered on building up labour-intensive industries, bolstered by an abundance of cheap workers and, in Mexico’s case, free trade with the US. This model may yet work for Nigeria, which has its own “zero oil” plan, much less publicised than the Saudi one but rather ambitious: The country hopes to increase its non-oil exports to $30 billion by 2025 from $5 billion a year today. The program stresses labor-intensive agriculture. Yet for the wealthy Gulf states — and for Russia, Saudi Arabia’s rival for the title of the world’s biggest oil

producer — this won’t work: Their populations aren’t interested in lots of manufacturing or agricultural jobs. They are either too pampered, too tradition-bound or have too many years of education to enjoy that kind of work.

These countries need to develop more sophisticated, higher value-added exports, but somehow they can never quite figure out what to do.

Saudi Arabia is a good example.

Of it’s adult population, 22 per cent are college-educated — compared to 19 per cent in Mexico and 8 per cent in Indonesia. Most locals work in the government sector, and many of these jobs are useless sinecures. About 10 million foreign workers do the actual work. According to the National Transformation Programme, it’s four times more expensive to hire a Saudi national than a foreigner.

Besides, women are artificially kept out of the workforce, making up just 23 per cent of it: They’re not allowed to drive, and tradition frowns upon important roles for them.

The Saudi government has acknowledged all these problems in its Vision 2030, a broad outline of planned reforms. Yet when it came to setting specific targets in the new Saudi programme, the reformers have mostly proved timid.

The government plans to cut the public payroll by 20 per cent, pushing Saudis toward privatesector employment. Wherever the redundant employees go — presumably, mainly to the tourism sector that the kingdom plans to expand — few are likely to end up in the tech industry, which would have been a logical diversification play for a relatively wealthy country like Saudi Arabia. The 2020 target for “rehabilitating” Saudi cadres for information and communications technology (ICT) roles is just an extra 20,000 people. Only about 1.7 per cent of the total workforce work in ICT in the kingdom, far smaller than the 3.6 per cent average for Europe (where employment in the sector has been growing at a rate of about 4 per cent a year). Given that the Saudi plan is based on a lower

growth rate, it seems sure that the country fall even further behind.

There won’t be much improvement for Saudi women either.

The plan is to raise their share in the public sector workforce to 42 per cent from the current 39.8 per cent, and in top positions to 5 per cent from 1.27 per cent. But even the plans to increase women’s share of the general labour force to 28 per cent doesn’t amount to a big step toward gender equality. There is still no plan to allow women to drive; in other words, unlocking women’s potential for making the economy smarter and more diversified is not really on the cards in the next few years.

The Saudi government understands the importance of improving education quality for “smart” diversification, and has ordered a drastic improvement in students’ math and science test scores. But this process can’t be fast, and even the end results the education ministry is supposed to achieve would put Saudi Arabia well below the average for developed countries.

All Gulf states have a long way to go before the quality of education is up to developed world standards, and that undermines their ability to reduce oil dependence.

The Saudi “transformation” will nevertheless be exciting for investors: It relies on an increase in the public debt level to 30 per cent of economic output from the current 7.7 per cent, promises large-scale privatisation (of the port authority, for example) and some potentially exciting government-funded projects, like a switch to e-government or the women’s transportation plan.

The government would like to see the budget’s non-oil revenues grow more than threefold by 2020, and that would require lots of new investment. Yet though money will be borrowed and spent, the unambitious human capital plans are likely to hold up the shift away from oil. — Bloomberg News

TRAINING PROGRAMME

Omantel launches enhanced technician training Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) has launched an innovative customer experience training programme for its contracted network technicians.

This programme is the extension of the ETQAN (etiquette, transparency, quality, appearance, and network) programme for network technicians across all regions of the Sultanate.

The enhanced customer experience training programme was introduced by Omantel to focus on three key areas; customer service, business ethics, and technical skills, in order to provide an enhanced customer experience in-line with the company’s new

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strategy ‘Omantel 3.0’ and its new values ‘ownership, collaboration, simplicity, and passion’.

This ETQAN extension was overseen by Training and Development in collaboration with service delivery. Manal Amur Musallam Al Harthy, senior man-

ager of Training and Development commented: “The objectives of the training are to build a customer-centric mindset through roleplaying activities, recognise local culture, ethics and values and how to adapt with them. We are also aiming to enable the participants

to identify the difference between providing a service and serving customers, as well as to recognise the skills required for business etiquette, identify key tricks of business communication in every situation and how to establish trust and credibility in every interaction with our customers.”

Commenting on the enhanced training programme, senior manager of Fixed Service Delivery Muthla Harith Nasser Al Mahrooqi noted: “To provide the best customer experience it is vital that all Omantel team members and contractors consistently deliver impeccable service, so we are delighted to implement this new training programme for our contract technicians.

Training of this nature is vital as technicians represent the face of Omantel when they deliver servicespersonally to customers.

Enriching lives of people of Oman is at the very core of our strategy and to achieve this we place customer satisfaction at the centre of our operational strategy. Immersive training programmes ensure our team and contractors are equipped with all the necessary tools to exceed customer expectations.”

Investing in the future of the nation, Omantel connects the most remote communities of Oman to each other and rest of the world.

Omantel is the Sultanate’s first and leading integrated telecommunications services provider.

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Americans depend on China for Christmas products JUSTIN FOX

Angela Merkel. — Bloomberg file picture

Germany's chancellor to visit China BERLIN: After a golden decade for economic ties between Germany and China, concerns are growing in Berlin over barriers to foreign firms in China, Beijing’s more muscular foreign policy and its increased authoritarianism at home.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel headed to Beijing on Saturday for the ninth time since taking office amid growing pressure from industry and rights groups to confront the Chinese more forcefully.

The trip comes as she faces criticism at home for failing to speak out more strongly about rights violations in Turkey.

It also comes in the midst of a furious debate over Chinese takeovers in Europe, with some politicians calling for tougher restrictions following a recent offer by home appliance maker Midea for German robotics firm Kuka.

“We have a proliferation and intensification of hidden and open conflicts in the German-Chinese relationship,” said Sebastian Heilmann, head of the MERICS think tank in Berlin.

“We won’t be able to avoid tough conflicts with China in the next months and years. This will be a difficult trip.”

Merkel will be travelling to China with six of her ministers and a large industry delegation that is expected to include the CEOs of blue-chips like Volkswagen, BMW, Siemens, ThyssenKrupp, Lufthansa and Airbus.

She will dine with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday and President Xi Jinping on Monday.

In between, she and Li will attend a meeting with business leaders at which German firms are expected to openly voice their frustrations with conditions in the Chinese market.

On Tuesday, Merkel is due to travel to the northern “rust belt” city of Shenyang to visit a BMW plant.

More than any other European country, Germany has benefitted from the rapid expansion of the Chinese economy over the past decade.

Between 2005 and 2014, German exports to China more than tripled to 74 billion euros. And German companies, notably the big carmakers, benefitted from a surge in Chinese demand that offset weakness in their home European market. - Bloomberg News

NEW YORK: Without imports from China, there would be no Christmas. At least, no Christmas lights or decorations or ribbon or video game consoles to wrap up and put under the tree.

That’s one conclusion you could draw from this table assembled by Caroline Freund of the Peterson Institute for International Economics: So if we shut down trade with China, as the tariffs proposed by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump might do, there’d be no other country standing ready to supply us with our Christmasdecorating needs, rubber boots or wigs — not to mention our laptop computers. As for mobile phones, the biggest US import from China, they don’t make the Peterson Institute list because there are a few other countries that make significant numbers of them (including the US, which exported $10.5 billion worth of cell phones in 2015, according to the UN Comtrade database). But China is still pretty dominant.

So there are a few crucial, expensive products in which China dominates US imports.

There are also some much cheaper ones that are crucial if, say, you need lights for your Christmas tree, but that don’t

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seem all that economically significant. I was a little surprised, actually, at how heavy the Peterson Institute list is on things you might buy at Michael’s. This kind of low-value, low-margin manufacturing does not create many good jobs, and I thought

China was moving beyond it.

When you look at a more conventional list of the biggest US imports from China by dollar value, things are somewhat less surprising. This is from the US Census Bureau, which uses different categories from those

in the UN Comtrade database: Some of the most valuable parts of those cell phones, computers and other tech products imported from China don’t actually come from China.

The raw materials are sourced from around the world, while

key components are made in the US, Japan and Taiwan. Trade is complicated, and it’s also not a zero-sum endeavour in which exports are always good and imports are always bad. Still, it is useful to know what trade flows look like. — Bloomberg News

China urged to tackle ‘high’ corporate debt immediately Corporate debt remains a serious and growing problem that must be addressed immediately and with a commitment to serious reforms, IMF official said

BEIJING: The International Monetary Fund’s second leading official urged China to take immediate steps to tackle rising corporate debt or risk “dangerous detours” during the country’s transition to a consumption-oriented economy.

“Corporate debt remains a serious — and growing — problem that must be addressed immediately and with a commitment to serious reforms,” David Lipton, the IMF’s first deputy managing director, said in the text of a speech to an economics conference on Saturday in Shenzhen, China.

The comments build on other recent warnings from the global crisis lender about China’s debt, including an estimate of a possible $1.3 trillion in loans extended to borrowers that don’t have sufficient income to cover interest

payments. China has accumulated debt faster than any Group of 20 nation over the past decade, climbing to 247 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), according to Tom Orlik, an economist for Bloomberg Intelligence.

Leverage ratios Premier Li Keqiang said in March that the country may use debt-toequity swaps to cut the leverage ratios of Chinese companies. An IMF staff report in April said China’s plan to rid banks of bad loans could backfire, allowing debtladen “zombie” companies to stay afloat and creating conflicts of interest for bankers.

China has made “limited progress” in addressing corporate debt and restructuring, Lipton said. He gave an estimate of total debt at 225 per cent of GDP and corporate

RISING DEBT: China has accumulated debt faster than any Group of 20 nation over the past decade, climbing to 247 per cent of gross domestic product. — Bloomberg file picture

debt at 145 per cent of GDP, “which is very high by any measure.”

“With the rapid increase in credit growth in 2015 and early 2016, and the continued high rates of investment, the problem is growing,” said Lipton, a former US Treasury and White House official. “This is a key fault line in the Chinese economy.

It is surely within China’s powers to address this problem. And

it is important that China tackles it soon.”

In addition to addressing the problem quickly, China must fix balance sheets at companies as well as banks, and improve governance to prevent a new debt bubble, he said. Lipton and other IMF staff members are meeting with officials in China as part of an annual assessment of the nation’s economy.

'Debt is a concern' Macquarie Capital said in a June 8 report that China’s debt is a concern but unlikely to result in a crisis. The borrowing is backed largely by bank deposits instead of other, more volatile funding, and the central bank could intervene quickly if needed, according to the report by Hong Kong-based analysts Larry Hu and Jerry Peng.

— Bloomberg News

US STOCKS

Elusive S&P record looms as investors in US weigh data, Fed NEW YORK: With the S&P 500 again coming close to a record this week before falling back, investors will turn next week to a full slate of economic data and a Federal Reserve meeting in hope of fresh reasons whether to drive stocks to new highs.

The benchmark large-cap index flirted with the current record when a rally to start the week

brought it to its highest in about 11 months. But the run fizzled on Thursday and Friday, making it the latest time the index has climbed above 2,100 before falling back from the May 21, 2015 closing record of 2,130.82.

“Equities are having a difficult time finding a rationale to punch through to a new high,” said Peter Kenny, senior market strategist at

Global Markets Advisory Group in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.

Next week brings the release of important US economic data, including retail sales and inflation.

With the S&P 500 closing south of 2,100 this week after touching 2,120 earlier, Katie Stockton, chief technical strategist at BTIG in New York, sees the move as a failed attempt of a breakout that is set-

ting the index for further declines.

“Tested twice, three times, makes it more obvious to be a strong resistance level,” Stockton said. “There’s pent-up selling pressure there.” After a poor start to the year, the S&P 500 has rallied more than 15 per cent since mid February, helped by a rebound in oil prices to over $50 a barrel.

On Friday, the S&P ended with-

in about 35 points of the record.

But even if the index eclipses the record next week, not everyone is viewing it as an indication that stocks are poised to then shoot higher. “It’s a reassuring sign, but not a bullish green flag that means we’re going on to major gains in the short term,” said Bruce McCain, chief investment strategist at Key Private Bank in Cleveland.

According to the CME Fedwatch website, traders see only a 2 per cent likelihood the Fed will raise rates on Wednesday, and 21 per cent chance it will do so at its July meeting.

Expectations fell significantly after a dismal employment report earlier this month set off fresh concerns about the economy’s strength. — Reuters

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Ramadan benefits on selected BMW models

AHLIBANK’S ANNUAL RAMADAN CAMPAIGN Mohammed Al Kindi, branch manager of ahlibank Nizwa branch presents a cheque to an official from Al Noor Association for Blind as part of the bank’s annual Ramadan campaign. — Supplied picture

Al Jenaibi International Automobiles has announced special prices, financing offers, free insurance and servicing packages on a range of BMW models

MUSCAT: Al Jenaibi International Automobiles, the BMW Group importer in Oman, has announced its annual Ramadan offers.

Running throughout the holy month of giving and designed for

hassle-free ownership, customers can avail from a variety of exclusive offers and benefits on a range of BMW models purchased, says a press release.

In preparation for an exciting summer, all BMW models, including the popular X range and BMW 4 Series and 5 Series, will be available with the BMW Service Inclusive Plus (BSI) package covering all major servicing costs for the first five years or 100,000km (whichever comes first) and a war-

ranty for five years or 200,000km (whichever comes first).

For the first time, the Omani BMW importer will also be offering further benefits for customers looking to buy a BMW M model, with two years of unlimited mileage warranty is provided, encouraging sheer driving pleasure across the Sultanate.

All insurance and registration costs will be covered by the importer on all BMW vehicles, including M Models, ensuring a con-

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venient and hassle-free start to the customers’ BMW ownership. Additional benefits include a 64GB iPhone 6 as a complimentary gift.

Commenting on the seasonal offers, Divyendu Kumar, managing director of Al Jenaibi, said: “This year we have some very exciting offers for our customers, always looking to give our loyal clientele exceptional benefits and the lowest cost of ownership, this has been taken a step further to also include the BMW M range.”

A PA R T M E N T S

Glamz by Danube properties sold out within days of announcement

Orpic kicks off recycling initiative MUSCAT: On World Environment Day, Orpic launched a recycling initiative across its offices in Mina Al Fahal Refinery.

This initiative has been undertaken as part of its core value of putting safety and the environment first. Through this initiative, which is being held in conjunction with Ibn Sarhan United Projects, Orpic aims to nurture a culture of waste segregation and also create awareness on the importance of recycling among employees.

Within the larger national context, Orpic hopes to inspire Omani youth on waste recycling innovations, says a press release.

Over 30 Plasbins (waste segregation bins into five categories of paper, plastics, glass, metal and other waste) will be placed across

various locations in Mina Al Fahal, Muscat. The Plasbin system includes provision and services of Plasbins (Internal Units), Collection Centre (large central outdoor unit), and plastic waste collection services. In order to create greater awareness and garner support, Orpic has nominated Plasbin ambassadors within its offices.

These ambassadors will support the effective implementation of the Plasbin requirements and campaign throughout Orpic. This endeavour is further to Orpic’s commitment to other environmental initiatives like Waste Free Environment (WFE) campaign by Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association (GPCA).

Manoel Fernandes, general manager, Health, Safety and Environ-

ment (HSE), said, “At Orpic, we ensure that we place top priority towards safety and the environment.

Through this initiative, we hope to promote awareness on the importance of preserving our biodiversity, the need to identify problems related to the environment and ways to take corrective action.”

Faisal Al Hajri, senior expert, Polymer Marketing, Orpic, added, “We are happy to launch this initiative on World Environment Day. At Orpic, we place top priority on caring for our people, our plants, our environment and our local communities. We recognise our responsibility towards the environment. We measure, manage and minimise the environmental impact of our operations and this initiative is a step in that direction.”

S A L A L A H I N T E R NAT I O NA L S C H O O L

Al Khaleej’ representing the rich tradition of the GCC countries.

The little ones in their splendid costumes, with their elegant, energetic and enthusiastic performance stole the hearts of the audience and took them on the wings of imagination and fantasy.

The English skit ‘Honesty is the Best Policy’ which conveyed the message ‘Truth always wins’ was the highlight of the day. The tiny tots beautifully decked up in rich traditional costumes took the audience on a world tour displaying the rich cultural heritage of the different countries.

Arabic light dance ‘Hathwa’ was a thrilling visual treat to all. They steered the mega event through the evening as they compered the show with unabated confidence displaying their oratory skills.

Radhakrishnan presented the progressive annual report of the school, highlighting the gamut of the school’s achievements in various fields during the academic year

Almost everyone wants a home of their own and it feels good that we are here to help them in realising their dreams through our affordable offerings Rizwan Sajan

Founder and chairman, Danube Group

based on home-buyers’ feedback and backed our innovative ‘convert part of the living room into a bedroom’ concept’ and launched a second project with similar specifications after astounding success of Starz.”

Glamz is located in Al FurjanDubai next to Discovery Gardens; two minutes away from the proposed metro line; ten minutes away from Al Maktoum International Airport and Dubai Expo

2020 site. Set in 560 acres around Ibn Batuta Mall and adjacent to Discovery Gardens and the Gardens, when complete Al Furjan will feature over 4000- homes.

Danube’s first project Dreamz is well on schedule for delivery whereas other projects- Glitz 1, Glitz 2, Glitz 3, Starz and now the Glamz are all 4-5 months ahead of schedule, and not to mention, every project to date stands 100 per cent sold out.

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

SIS KG students graduate SALALAH: Salalah International School (SIS) celebrated the 6th graduation day of kindergarten section recently with exuberance and ardour. The presence of eminent guests added to the grandeur of the occasion.

Dr Ahmed Ali Al Shahri, assistant dean of students affairs, Salalah College of Technology attended the day as the chief guest. Al Shahri was received and welcomed by Muraleedharan, the chairman, Abdul Aziz Omar Al Shanfari, CEO and S. Radhakrishnan, the principal of SIS. Leen Abu Bakar Omer of KG presented bouquet to the chief guest, says a press release.

The event commenced with the National Anthem of Oman followed by a recitation from the Holy Quran.

The welcome address was delivered by Mohammed Salim Awadh Abdullah Ba Qaweer and Sarah Abdullah Khalfan Said Almaamari in Arabic and English respectively.

Cultural fiesta added gusto to the aura with more than 70 students, dressed in colourful attires staged the celebration with their vibrant performances under the insightful guidance of the dedicated and talented teachers of the school.

The cultural programme started with a spectacular welcome dance by the tiny tots of the kindergarten followed by an Arabic skit ‘Dhual

DUBAI: Danube Properties, a part of Danube Group has announced that all units at Glamz

by Danube have been sold in a few days of the project announcement. The investors lauded the innovation and unique payment plan for the popularity associated with Glamz.

Glamz by Danube, an AED300 million development in Al Furjan area of Dubai near Discovery Gardens offered a selection of 418 studio, one-bedroom and twobedroom apartments, each fitted with built-in modular kitchen; complete bathroom fittings by Milano (Danube’s Italian bath solutions); a bed which can be tucked into the wall during the day, thus creating a larger living room space; furniture and latest in European technology, says a press release.

Rizwan Sajan, founder and chairman, Danube Group asserted, “We thank all who have invested in our success, now and over the years. Almost everyone wants a home of their own and it feels good that we are here to help them in realising their dreams through our affordable offerings.

Today the ‘Stop Renting and Start Owning’ push has grown in status, entirely because of the innovation we deploy, both in terms of features and location without compromising on quality. The launch of Glamz was quite interesting, as we had made an assumption

2015-2016. The first batch of students stepping towards the IGCSE examination in the coming year is the testimony of the achievement of the school within the short span.

Adding yet another golden feather augmenting the glory of the school was the launch of ‘SIS Academia’, the most advanced, one touch academic and administrative online school management system by the chief guest.

As a token of love and affection Radhakrishnan along with Muraleedharan and Al Shanfari presented a memento to the chief guest. The cultural extravaganza concluded with the most important event of the evening, the graduation of UKG students to the primary classes.

The chief along with the chairman and CEO awarded the convocation certificates to 50 upper kindergarten graduates. The tiny graduates walked the ramp adorned in the traditional convocation gowns and caps.

ISG inducts new student leaders MUSCAT: Malak Ahmed Al Shaibani, director general, National Business Centre, Sultanate of Oman, presided over the investiture ceremony of Indian School Al Ghubra (ISG) recently.

Ahmed Rayees, president, school management committee, members of the school management committee, parents, guests and other dignitaries were also present to witness the solemn occasion. Papri Ghosh, principal, extended a warm welcome to the chief guest in an eco friendly way by presenting a potted plant. The student leaders officially took charge as Papri administered the oath of office, says a press release.

Malak in her address stated that she was happy in being a part of such a glorious occasion that brought new leaders into the foray after a well-deserved victory in the student elections. She reiterated some of the major areas each of them need to ponder upon to set an example to others.

Malak urged the new leaders to learn to take up responsibilities and work with a strong sense of commitment to make a difference to others.

The head boys Amartya Jagdish Naik (CBSE) and Amey Arun Desai ( CBSEi) and the head girls Nechal Maggon (CBSE) and Nadha Zainab Aryan Thope (CBSEi) were the first to be initiated into

the new team. Aditya Manjusha Shylesh, vice head boy and Vidya Suresh, vice head girl Rhea Naresh Chandwani, president of the student council, Durva J. Mahale, the vice president and Priyanka Dasgupta, speaker were also invested along with Kavya Kasiraman, president, Round Square International Services. Thejas Sasikumar and Thara Fathima took charge as the games captains for boys and girls respectively.

The prefects from CBSEi comprising Sanif Daniyal-Community Service, Anaiz Nausher -Cultural Activities, Vidhika Paresh Shah - Discipline, Aditya Sachin Kamath- Funds and Contributions, Nafisa Zuhra- Sports and Games, Jiya Rajeev Singh and Anusree Shirish Gupte – Student Council were also administered the oath.

The prefects of CBSE who were officially inducted were Anupama Sureshkumar Pillai, Palandira

Ponnanna Bopaiah, Arvindakshan Rajesh, Sneha Suresh, Aditya Deepak, Aparna Mehta, Abha Abhay Wadjikar, Sarah Hussain, Jumana Habil Bhagat, Ashwin Sankar, Amrita Atul Deshmukh, Yashica Nagendra Jain, Achintya Jayakumar, Febin P. Varghese, Vivek Nair, Adarsh Varghese Mathew, Dipesh Halder, Shivang K. Vyas, Sreshta Chandrasekar, Martin Varkey Aajan, Rujuta J Kelkar, Saad Ur Rahman and Saurabh Pujari.

The house captains for the following houses were also sworn in; Muscat House –Dominica Nettoand Shiraaz Shamsu; Nizwa House - Gail Saldanha and Arsal Usman; Sohar House – Naveena Anna Shybu and Jose Johnylal; Sur House – Anisha Mathew and Antony Babu; Adveteeya Ganti Jupiter House, Wijdaan Masud Rizawi- Neptune House, Sneha K.C. - Saturn House and Mahashwetha Sarkar - Uranus House.

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ROUND-UP TAC launches Geely Emgrand GT 3.5L V6 It offers an excellent package of quality, comfort, design, safety, performance at an unbelievable price

MUSCAT: Towell Auto Centre (TAC) recently launched the flagship model of Geely Auto, the allnew Emgrand GT 3.5L V6, in Oman.

A front wheel drive car, the GT is powered by either a 2.4L or a 3.5L V6 engine with 6 speed automatic transmission. TAC had launched the 2.4L model early this year and it has received an overwhelming response so far. The Emgrand GT 3.5L V6 is available in 2 variants Elegance and Luxury. The 3.5L engine produces a 285 BHP and 326 Nm, says a press release.

As for the feature list, the 2016

Geely Emgrand GT does boast quite a lot. In the Emgrand GT Luxury variant, some high-end features such as knee air bags, 12 parking sensors, head up display, blind spot detection, parallel semiautomatic parking, panoramic moon roof, rear AC controls, VIP seat adjuster, rear windshield sunshade electric adjustment are available. Some of the other features are 4 ways electric steering wheel, dual, side and curtain air bags, reverse camera, electronic parking brake & auto hold, ABS and EBD, alloy wheel 18” inch, electric power steering for better handling, electric folding side mirrors, dual climate control AC,

touch screen radio, USB+AUX, bluetooth and navigation.

A senior spokesperson of TAC commented: “The Geely Emgrand GT 3.5L V6 engine is truly a #supersedan, a perfect example of affordable luxury. It offers an excellent package of quality, comfort, design, safety, performance at an unbelievable price. Much of the technology and safety of the Emgrand GT has been undersigned by Volvo cars, which is the wholly owned subsidiary of the Chinese automaker.

The Emgrand GT meets Geely Total Safety Management System (GTSM) requirements and puts safety at the forefront with regards

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to both passive and active safety systems. This guarantees safety and peace of mind to the drivers at all times.”

Acquirer of the Swedish Volvo brand of Cars and Manganese Bronze Holdings - the manufacturers of the London Black Taxis, the Geely range is known for its global classy appeal, outstanding technology, performance and high-end active and passive safety elements. From the design concept to the manufacturing, all Geely models have been developed in accordance with European standards and by using global technological resources.

By bringing the Geely range to the Sultanate, TAC has reinforced its commitment to provide highquality products and services to its customers in Oman. Moreover, TAC is offering first three years 24hour AAA roadside assistance for added assurance and 3 years/100,000km warranty on purchase of Geely cars.

With a network of 11 showrooms, 13 service outlets and 10 parts outlets spread across Oman, TAC is one of the leading automobile distributors in the region.

SAILING TEAM

Raymond Weil extends support to Realteam MUSCAT: Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil is supporting the Realteam sailing team as its official timing partner for the 2016 season of the D35 Trophy on Lake Geneva and the GC32 Racing Tour internationally.

To mark the occasion, the brand presents a new freelancer watch to accompany the crew throughout all of its adventures. By partnering with this young, professional Swiss team, Raymond Weil is paying tribute to its founder who was a member of the Geneva Yacht Club.

“Watchmaking and sailing share the same values and requirements, such as performance, precision and innovation.

Raymond Weil is delighted to be supporting this dynamic Swiss team boasting an impressive track record. Realteam perfectly embodies the team spirit, know-

how and Swiss excellence that are key principles underpinning our Brand,” stated Elie Bernheim, CEO of Raymond Weil.

Created for this occasion, the powerful yet elegant freelancer has a 42.5mm diameter case, and is available in polished stainless steel or with a black PVD coating, echoing the aesthetics and dynamics of diving watches. This new freelancer will also be able to support the Realteam crew in the most extreme sailing conditions.

PROMOTION

Al Jenaibi launches MINI Ramadan offers in Oman

Shifa Al Jazeera pledges significant amount for philanthropic activities MUSCAT: Shifa Al Jazeera, the premier medical group in the Middle East, distributed financial aid worth more than 2.15 million Indian rupees to different families and individuals as part of the elaborate philanthropic activities of Dr K. T. Rabeeulla, the group chairman.

A recent recipient of the prestigious Pravasi Ratna award instituted by Anand TV, Rabeeulla has pledged INR100 million over the next three years for social and philanthropic activities, says a press release.

The Middle East based businessman hails from East Kodur in Kerala and has adopted his village and making significant contributions to the development of the region.

Rameeza Jahan, the fourth rank holder for the medical entrance exam, received the Al Jazeera education scholarship at a function held at the press club in Malappuram - Kerala.

The group has also extended to FUN ACTIVITIES

Summer camp at Al Falaj Hotel MUSCAT: Al Falaj Hotel will once again organise the summer camp from today to July 19.

The summer camp will offer many exciting activities such as oriental and western dancing, karate, swimming, art and craft, yoga and train on public speaking. A dedicated team of teachers and volunteers will ensure the experience is full of fun and fond memories.

The summer camp will host numerous in-house competitions and field trips, says a press release.

Al Falaj Hotel’s recreation facilities are unmatched as the students are provided with grand hall and the health clubs to conduct many activities in-doors in air-condition comfort. The hotel also provides a choice of two swimming pools for water based activities.

A grand finale is organised at the end of the camp wherein the families and friends can witness the activities learnt by each child.

All registered participants will be entitled to a 20% discount on food and beverages at selected outlets until August 31.

The Middle East based businessman Dr K. T. Rabeeulla, group chairman of Shifa Al Jazeera, has pledged INR100 million over the next three years for social and philanthropic activities

support the future education of Rameeza. Shafeera Begum from Pookotu also received education grant on the occasion. An aid of

100,000 Indian rupees was given to K. P. Jishad who is paralysed and is struggling to make ends meet. Another family who received aid from the Chairman’s Fund was Aneesa who has three children to support and a husband fighting cardiac disease. Rs500,000 was given to the family as a relief.

Vaypur Yathimkhana received 420,000 Indian Rupees for the activities related to the holy month of Ramadan. Dr Anil Pillai the recipient of ‘The Shifa Al Jazeera Excellence’ Award for INR 1 million donated the amount as his contribution towards the philanthropic activities of Shifa Al Jazeera. The amount was given to eligible members towards housing support.

Shifa Al Jazeera group was represented by K. P. Mohammed Kutty, advisory committee chairman (Saudi Arabia), Ashraf Vengat - CEO, Shifa Al Jazeera Riyadh, Mohammed Shakkir (CEO, UAE), Satheesh Eriyalath (corporate communication vice president).

MUSCAT: On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, Al Jenaibi International Automobiles, the BMW Group importer in Oman, has launched its annual offers valid until July 31; with new and exciting offers creating a hassle-free and a host of additional benefits across the entire MINI model line-up.

Customers who purchase selected MINI models during the promotion period will receive a complimentary five years or 200,000km (whichever comes first) warranty. In addition, a complimentary MINI Service In-

clusive XL Service Package covering major servicing for the first three years or 50,000km (whichever comes first). The offer also includes registration and insurance for the first year, ensuring a convenient and hassle-free start to the MINI ownership, says a press release.

Those looking to purchase any of the MINI John Cooper Works models benefit from a two year unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty, and a one year complimentary insurance and registration. All MINI customers will also receive a 64GB Wi-Fi Apple iP-

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hone 6S as a complimentary gift.

Commenting on the promotion, Divyendu Kumar, managing director of Al Jenaibi International Automobiles said: “We continue our promise to our customers to ensure they receive a premium ownership experience with unmatched value for money this Ramadan on our complete MINI model line-up.

In addition to offering our customers exceptional vehicles we have gone the extra mile with a free mobile device as a further thank you for our customers’ loyalty.”

APPOINTMENT

Indian film stars attending IIFA in Spain to experience Qatar Airways’ hospitality DOHA: Qatar Airways is the official airline sponsor of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrations, which recognise the most talented actors within the popular Indian film fraternity. The 17th edition of the awards, which honour excellence in Indian cinema across a global stage, will take place in Madrid between June 23 – 27.

To celebrate this sponsorship, Qatar Airways is offering an exclusive promotion for those travelling to Madrid to attend IIFA 2016.

Special promotional discounts will be offered on flights booked before June 26 for a travel period until July 6. Passengers can benefit from this special discount by making their booking through qatarairways.com/iifa2016-es and by entering the promotional code ‘MADIIFA16’, says a press release.

Qatar Airways’ global network of more than 150 destinations, spanning six continents, puts Madrid and IIFA within easy reach for film fans and travellers from around the globe. The award cer-

emony will be attended by Indian and international movie legends, notable guests and dignitaries from across India as well as the world’s media.

Jonathan Harding, senior vice president Europe, Qatar Airways said: “We are delighted to be partnering with IIFA to promote this event around the world, to every destination we serve. This partnership truly reflects our core brand value of Going Places Together. The popularity of Indian cinema has grown exponentially

over the years, reflected in the scale and extravaganza of the IIFA awards. As one of the fastest growing global airlines, operating two flights a day to Madrid and connecting to more than 150 destinations, Qatar Airways is well-positioned to offer its awardwinning services to those attending the IIFA awards this year.”

Together Madrid and IIFA 2016 are getting ready to present guests with an incredible combination of India and Spain – two of the world’s most richly diverse coun-

tries and cultures.

Popular Bollywood stars Farhan Akhtar and Shahid Kapoor will be hosting the IIFA awards this year, and the event will also feature spectacular performances from leading stars Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha and Tiger Shroff.

Qatar Airways connects 13 destinations in India to Madrid via Doha and also offers seamless connecting flights from countries with large Indian communities such as the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Singapore, Malaysia, USA, UK, Canada, South Africa and Australia.

Passengers travelling to Madrid will enjoy a quick and convenient transfer at Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha, one of the world’s top 10 best airports. Within HIA, Qatar Duty Free offers travellers one of the most diverse travel retail and dining options available globally, combined with unique services such as an airport hotel, swimming pool and spa.

Jet Airways has new GM MUSCAT: Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, announced the appointment of Mannu Anand as its new general manager in Oman.

Mannu, who has been with Jet Airways since 2007, served most recently as general manager – North India based in Delhi. Prior to this he worked at British Airways. In his new role, he looks forward to grow and strengthen the network both to India and beyond, says a press release.

In awe of the beauty of Oman, its rich culture and warm hospitality of its people, one of his key agendas is to promote the country as a tourist destination in India.

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Bank Sohar launches 2 credit card promotions Entitled for all Excel Credit Card Holders, the first promotion is titled ‘Visa Jumeirah Stay Offer’ and the second is titled ‘Visa Wild Wadi Offer’

MUSCAT: Bank Sohar announced the launch of two special credit card promotions for its customers.

Entitled for all Excel Credit Card Holders, the first promotion titled ‘Visa Jumeirah Stay Offer’ provides customers attractive discount rates when booking at selected Jumeirah chain of hotels and resorts in UAE, Kuwait and Maldives. The second promotion titled ‘Visa Wild Wadi Offer’ is being offered to the Bank’s Platinum and Infinite Credit Card Holders and provides special discount rates when purchasing tickets for Wild Wadi Waterpark in Dubai, says a press release.

Highlighting on the new promotions, Sasi Kumar, group general manager of Business at Bank

Sohar commented, “Special offers such as these always provide great value to our Excel Card Holders.

Such offers, together with the wide range of features embedded in our cards make our Excel card products attractive.”

The first of the two offers, the ‘Visa Jumeirah Stay Offer’, comes as part of a partnership with Jumeriah wherein Bank Sohar cardholders will now be able to enjoy a 25% discount on hotel stays in selected Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts across UAE, Kuwait and the Maldives. This offer is valid on all Bank Sohar cards with a minimum of three nights booking on any day up to September 30 and all bookings have to be made before June 30. As an additional benefit, cardholders availing this offer will also be provided with exclusive beach access, complimentary buffet breakfast, complimentary Kids Club access, and complimentary high-speed wireless internet for the duration

of their stay. In addition, anyone booking rooms at Jumeirah hotels in Dubai will also be provided with complimentary unlimited access to the Wild Wadi Waterpark.

The second of the two offers, the ‘Visa Wild Wadi Offer’, provides Bank Sohar holders of Platinum and Infinite cards with a 25% discount on admission fees to the Wild Wadi Waterpark in Dubai.

Valid until September 30, the offer can be availed for both; online and main entrance ticket purchases.

The offer will be calculated on the total General Admission Ticket bill for a maximum of six guests per card.

“The luxurious Jumeirah hotels and the popular Wild Wadi Waterpark are great locations to visit with the family during the summer holidays. These offers make the idea all the more compelling by providing sizeable discounts; which when combined with the benefits and facilities of our Excel Credit Cards, makes for an even

more attractive value added proposition,” added Sasi Kumar.

Bank Sohar Cards Loyalty Programme - ‘Mukaaf’aat Al Mumayaz’ can also be availed through these offers with two of the Bank’s premier credit cards; the Excel Platinum Credit Card and Excel Diamond Infinite Credit Card. This programme allows card holders to accumulate one point for every OMR1 spent using their credit cards. These points can then be redeemed as cash at the rate of OMR1 for every 100 points accumulated.

Furthermore, both these new Visa Card promotions will go hand-in-hand with the bank’s ongoing ‘Credit Card Usage Campaign 2016’. This campaign allows any of the Bank’s Excel Classic, Gold, Platinum, Internet, or Infinite Credit Card users to be automatically entered into a monthly draw on every minimum purchase of OMR20 on their cards. Each draw will see 30 customers win cash back on their winning purchase amounting to a maximum of up to OMR300 each.

With three draws in total, the promotion will see 90 winners once the promotion comes to a close on August 15. Furthermore, customers who spend more than OMR1,000 on a single transaction at any time during the offer period will also have their annual credit card renewal fee waived.

M O R E A D VA N TA G E S

Al Hashar offers more benefits on Tata Xenon pickup MUSCAT: Al Hashar, the exclusive distributor of Tata Motors in Oman, has now added free first year insurance and registration over and above the starting price of OMR4,300 on Xenon Pickup.

The Tata Xenon Pickup is unmatched in its advantages, unbeatable in its performance and unstoppable in its rugged reliability. It is the perfect combination of comfort, performance and looks. The scheme is valid till July 31 and is the perfect time to give your business the Xenon advantage, says a press release.

What makes it such a gainful investment is apparent from the fact that it is highly affordable, yet it offers tremendous advantages that usually come at a much higher price tag! Take a look at its muscular

wheel arches, smart alloy wheels, dominating stance and head-turning looks. The feature packed Xenon comes with keyless entry, power windows, alloy wheels & ABS among many others. It is available

in Single cabin and Double cabin versions. All Xenon pick-ups come with a 3 years/100,000km. Warranty, which is a confident reflection of the reliability and durability of the Xenon.

A perfect blend of performance and economics, the Xenon features a 2.1 litre MPFI offering high fuel economy and strong flat load-body delivering a high payload capacity.

It is also available in Diesel version with a 2.2L CRDI engine.

Tata Motors has a unique position of value, safety and strength.

Its products are built to cater to the toughest of environments and are tested in some of the harshest conditions on the planet.

The pioneering Al Hashar Group sole distributor of Tata Motors in Oman for over four

decades offers a wide spectrum of vehicles that can be customised for local conditions and meet all the standards for quality, environment norms and user comfort.

Tata Motors is the world’s second largest bus manufacturer and fifth biggest Truck maker, having significant worldwide presence in 30 countries and 5 continents.

Every Tata vehicle comes with Al Hashar’s total support of periodic maintenance, high-quality service, availability of genuine parts and the ability as a business partner to propose solutions for any transport need. Al Hashar is one of Oman’s premier trading companies having experience of over four decades in the auto industry and a full fledged presence in major locations across Oman.

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alizz conducts personality development training MUSCAT: alizz Islamic bank recently conducted a one-day personality development training workshop focused on staff members across key divisions of its bank. The workshop, held at Majan Hotel at Al Azaiba, was in line with the bank’s plans focusing on developing and investing in human resources.

Participants were trained on the mechanisms of personality development, the assessment of a personality’s strengths and weaknesses as well as the prioritisation of goals a person has and how to plan them well and accomplish them in the future. Simultaneously, they were also engaged through a questionnaire which sought to find ways for them to play a pivotal in also achieving the bank goals, says a press release.

“At alizz, we spare no effort to support to empower and qualify all employees across the bank’s various divisions,” said Mohammed Al Balushi, chief human re-

sources officer, alizz Islamic bank.

“Our division is always keen to invest in bank staff members who come at the top of our priority list.

Such training sessions reflect the bank’s commitment to develop and improve employee skills and capabilities and equip employees with robust Islamic banking knowledge. We guarantee convenient and high-quality services and transparent transactions to all customers; which is further evident in the successful delivery of these services through our staff,” he explained.

“alizz is committed to honing the skills of all employees and help them be more aware of the products it delivers. Training polishes the skills employees need for dealing with customers more effectively, rendering more effective services and efficient processing of customer transactions,” concluded Balushi, noting that one of the bank’s goals is to attract and qualify staff members who prove to be highly competent and stand out from the rest.

Additionally, alizz currently conducts more training and de-

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velopment programmes targeting newly-appointed staff who will be working at the branches which the bank is planning as part of its expansion plans across the Sultanate.

The long term goal of alizz is to build strong teams that deliver results and create value to our stakeholders – a two-fold goal.

The bank has also earmarked certain amounts of money of its investment to develop human resources and introduce cuttingedge technology in order to provide customers with exceptional and fast services.

RECOGNITION

Geepas awarded Superbrand status DUBAI: Superbrands, the independent authority and arbiter of branding, awarded Geepas the Superbrand status once again for the year 2016 at the annual Superbrands tribute event, which was held at the InterContinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City.

This year, the award was handed over by Mike English, chairman, Superbrands Council to Nizar T. N., director of Operations, Western International Group, parent company of Geepas. Leading brands from the UAE were honoured and awarded the Superbrand status. Geepas claimed the Superbrand award for 2015, and has achieved the prestigious recognition for the year 2016 as well, says a press release.

Speaking on the well-deserved win by Geepas, Nizar said, “It is an absolute privilege to have won the award once again. We are consistently dedicated in offering our customers the best products at the best prices. We are where we are today because of the immense support we have received from our loyal customers, and this time also we are honoured to have had the opportunity to shine again because of our customers. Geepas promises to continue being a Superbrand for years to come and to honour the award by

being the best in the region.”

With a history of over three decades of business behind it, Geepas has become a household name in the field of electronics. Geepas is a constantly evolving brand experience in the field of consumer electronics & home appliances and is a leading provider of a range of high performance quality products at affordable prices. Thriving on its exceptional customer service and offering the widest range of products, Geepas has deserved the distinction of being a ‘Superbrand’ once again in the UAE. This honour demonstrates Geepas consistent reliability and its being the best choice for customers year after year.

This year, Superbrands were voted not only by the Brand Council but also by online voting. Brands are selected under scrutiny by senior management officials which also includes key government officials from the region. Only brands that achieve the level of recognition set by the independent Superbrands Council are eligible for inclusion in the Superbrands book, which traces the history and achievements of each of the brands. Geepas is proud and honoured once again to be featured in this year’s Superbrands book.

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Bank Muscat flags off ‘Tadhamun’ The distributions will be carried out through the holy month along with Eidiyah provided to the beneficiary families as a gift from the bank’s employees

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, flagged off its Tadhamun corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan to support beneficiary homes across

the Sultanate.

Reiterating the bank’s dynamic ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and values of accountability and partnership, AbdulRazak Ali Issa, chief executive, flagged off the Tadhamun convoy of vehicles carrying the bank’s employees and volunteers to distribute basic electronic home appliances to beneficiary families identified by the Ministry of Social Development, says a press release.

The distributions will be carried out through the holy month along with Eidiyah provided to the beneficiary families as a gift from the bank’s employees.

Bank Muscat has lined up a series of programmes under the banner of ‘Ramadan Al Kheir’ to benefit different segments of society during the holy month of Ramadan. In the first leg of Tadhamun programme, basic electronic home

appliances and Eid gift were distributed to beneficiary homes in the wilayats of Barka, Musannah, Suwaiq and Rustaq of South Batinah governorate, providing them with an opportunity for a better quality of life.

The objective of the CSR initiative is to address the requirements of beneficiary homes which do not have basic home appliances.

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mun initiative is a fine example of the public-private partnership launched by the bank in association with the Ministry of Social Development to strengthen the hands of beneficiaries. Through Tadhamun programme, the bank seeks to reiterate its dynamic vision, striving to reach out to different segments and ‘doing more’ for society as a whole.

“Committed to sustainable de-

velopment, the bank utilises every opportunity to reiterate partnership in building the nation by creating opportunities for individuals and communities to grow and prosper. The bank works closely with local communities with the aim of improving living standards in a manner that complements the national economy.”

Bank Muscat is a pioneer of CSR activities in the banking sector in Oman. Over the years the bank has implemented several initiatives benefiting various segments of society. The Tadhamun programme underscores the bank’s commitment to complement the government’s efforts in social responsibility and thereby strengthen the hands of low-income segments across Oman. Reflecting the corporate ethos, the bank seizes every available opportunity to channel resources for creating sustainable, positive changes in communities by investing in their welfare to equip them for a better life.

ACCOLADE

Khimji’s Watches partners with Bank Muscat MUSCAT: Khimji’s Watches, the home of luxury in Oman, has joined hands with Bank Muscat, to launch an easy payment plan with zero per cent interest for the bank’s credit cardholders.

This initiative highlights the commitment of Khimji’s Watches to increase its customers’ happiness and satisfaction.

With effect from May 15, Bank Muscat credit cardholders, on purchasing a product from Khimji’s Watches, can pay in 12 equal instalments every month at zero per cent interest rate, instead of a onetime bulk payment. This plan does not apply to the Corporates and Bank Muscat Meethaq Islamic

banking credit cardholders, says a press release.

Sachin Malhotra, COO - Lifestyle Group at Khimji Ramdas, explained: “We are pleased to announce our joining hands with

Bank Muscat at bringing luxury on your wrists using the easy payment plan with zero per cent interest. Our customers can now be stylish yet economical by simply purchasing a product from Kh-

imji’s Watches with their Bank Muscat credit card and paying a small amount every month for the next 12 months with zero per cent interest. This will ensure our customers greater convenience, ease and flexibility in their payment strategy and will make highvalue purchases more attainable and manageable for them. Today, everyone is looking for a smarter way to shop; consumers want flexible payment solutions that will help them fulfil their desires while maintaining a better control over their budget. We are sure with this easy payment plan, our customers will be able to enjoy luxury at their own budgeted pace.”

R A M A D A N I N I T I AT I V E S

Malabar Gold set to distribute 53,000 Iftar meals MUSCAT: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the leading jewellery retailer, strengthens its CSR activities in the GCC and Far East region this Ramadan, embracing the spirit of giving.

Month-long activities are planned in association with likeminded organisations from the respective countries to benefit the needy. Over 53,000 special Iftar meals will be distributed during this period, says a press release.

In UAE, 24,000 Iftar meals will be provided at Sajaa Industrial area throughout the holy month of Ramadan in an air conditioned tent which is set up with the sup-

port of Sharjah Charity International. Apart from this, Iftar kits will be distributed across the Emirates to the needy.

In Bahrain, the group is planning to provide over 4,500 Iftar meals to the workers at different labour camps located all over Bahrain.

Like in previous years, they will be associating with Discovery Islam, Al Hedaya Centre and Friendship Society for Blinds to carry out such activities in Bahrain.

In Kuwait, the group will provide Iftar meals to over 3,600 labourers in different parts of various governorates in Kuwait.

In Qatar, the group will be pro-

viding Iftar meals to over 1,500 labourers during the time of Ramadan through their tents located in Al Khor & Industrial Area near Asian Town.

In Oman, the group is distributing special Ramadan kit to the under privileged, 300 such kits includes of grocery which will be enough for a person to break the fast for 15 days during Ramadan.

In Singapore, 370 special Iftar kit will be distributed to the under privileged people, one such kit will includes of grocery will be enough for a family to break the fast for a week.

In Malaysia, the group will be distributing 2,500 food kit to the

less fortunate and blind people in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur in association with the like-minded organisations. One such kit includes grocery which will be enough for a family to break the fast for a week.

Since its inception in 1993, Malabar Group has been actively involved in CSR activities with the aim of creating a difference to the community in and around their area of operations. The importance of CSR activities for Malabar Group has grown over the decades and the group sets aside a fixed percentage of its net profit for the benefit of the needy.

Ramniklal B. Kothary bags ‘Best Distributor of Year 2015’ award MUSCAT: Ramniklal B. Kothary & Co. was awarded the ‘Best Global Distributor Of The Year 2015’ award by KRBL India, owners of India Gate brand of basmati rice.

KRBL is the world’s largest rice exporter representing premium rice under brand names of India Gate and Nurjahan.

The award ceremony was held recently at Mirage Hotel in Dubai. The award was handed out

by Anil Mital, chairman of KRBL India to Vishal M. Kothary and Shreyans P. Kothary, directors of Ramniklal B. Kothary along with Ramniklal’s senior management team, says a press release.

13TH OUTLET

Al Basma opens new outlet MUSCAT: Al Basma Electronics opened its 13th outlet in Bu Ali. Mohammed Musthafa, general manager of Al Basma, said that the new branch is the part of expansion plans to serve the people of Oman in each and every part of the country. He stressed the company’s policy of best price and better service. Basma care, the service centre, has also opened along with new showroom.

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Schaer header seals Swiss win over 10-man Albania Switzerland, bidding to reach the knockout stages for the first time, scored in the fifth minute and were given a further boost by a second yellow card for Albania skipper Lorik Cana

LENS: An early goal by defender Fabian Schaer earned Switzerland a 1-0 victory over debutants Albania whose captain was sent off before halftime in the Euro 2016 Group A match on Saturday.

Switzerland, bidding to reach the knockout stages for the first time, scored in the fifth minute and were given a further boost by a second yellow card for Albania skipper Lorik Cana.

The Swiss took the lead when goalkeeper Etrit Berisha rushed out to clear a corner, but could only lunge at centre back Schaer who rose unchallenged to head in.

Cana’s dismissal for a second yellow card after a handball in the 36th minute seemed to have more or less sealed it for the Swiss, whose keeper Yann Sommer had brilliantly prodded out a shot from striker Armando Sadiku five minutes earlier.

After Cana’s exit, Switzerland besieged the Albania goal, also hitting the post, and could have been two or three up at the break.

The Swiss had several chances in the second half kept out by Berisha, notably in the 66th minute when striker Haris Seferovic was put through with only the keeper to beat. With 15 minutes to go, Albania’s Italian coach Giovanni De Biasi threw on Sokol Cikalleshi as a second striker and within a minute Sadiku hit the side netting from a narrow angle.

Albania’s golden chance to equalise came three minutes from time when substitute Shkelzen Gashi sprang the Swiss defence and had time and space to think,

STUNNER: Switzerland’s defender Fabian Schaer, second right, heads the ball to score a goal during their Euro 2016 Group A match against Albania at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium in Lens on Saturday. – AFP

Coach Petkovic demands killer instinct from Switzerland LENS: Switzerland opened their campaign on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Albania but coach Vladimir Petkovic bemoaned his side’s inability to kill off their opponents after they were reduced to 10 men.

“It’s very positive we created a lot of opportunities. We

only for Sommer to expertly parry his over the bar.

It was only the second Euro finals victory for Switzerland and the first one with any meaning as they joined hosts France at the top of Group A.

simply needed to kill off the match,” the Swiss coach told a news conference.

Petkovic said his team started well but did not keep up their early momentum. “We almost took two steps back and slowed down, we weren’t the side we had been in the first 20 minutes.

Brothers as rivals Swiss Granit and Albania’s Taulant Xhaka became the first brothers to play against each other in a European Championship.

The game also featured a host of other players with Albanian roots

DESERVED VICTORY

Bale and Robson-Kanu help Wales to make dream start

DELIGHTED: Wales’ Gareth Bale, second left, celebrates with teammates after their victory over Slovakia in a Euro 2016 Group B match at the Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux on Saturday. – AFP

BORDEAUX: Wales forward Gareth Bale got their Euro 2016 campaign off to a dream start with an early goal and substitute Hal Robson-Kanu struck a late winner as they beat Slovakia 2-1 in the Group B opener on Saturday.

Robson-Kanu fired home from inside the area in the 81st minute following a neat pass by Aaron

Ramsey to secure the three points after Bale had put the Welsh in front in the 10th with a free kick that deceived Slovakia keeper Matus Kozacik. Slovakia, who should have scored after five minutes when Marek Hamsik dribbled past three players only to see his goalbound shot cleared off the line by Ben Davies, equalised

through substitute Ondrej Duda with his first touch on the hour.

But Robson-Kanu popped up to give Wales a deserved victory in their first major international tournament for 58 years after an inspired substitution by manager Chris Coleman who was as delighted as the hordes of Welsh fans at the Stade de Bordeaux. - Reuters

It was our fault that they (Albania) grew into the match.”

Petkovic said it was an emotional match for many of his squad who have Albanian or Kosovo-Albanian roots.

Swiss player Granit Xhaka, whose brother Taurat featured for Albania, said it felt more

who could have opted to play for either side.

Albanian fans were initially the most vocal inside the stadium in Lens, periodically booing midfielders Xherdan Shaqiri, Valon Behrami and others they felt

like an away match given the visible and vocal support for the opposition.

Valon Behrami was the subject of booing but he said it had almost been expected. “I was calm. I knew this game was going to be difficult, I prepared for that for two months.” - Reuters

should have been playing for them.

Albania, who have now failed to beat Switzerland in seven attempts, will travel to Marseille on Wednesday to face hosts France.

Switzerland face Romania the same day. - Reuters

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France ready to roar after easing off pressure PARIS: A draw against Romania in their Euro 2016 opening game on Friday would not have been a disaster for France but the hosts’ lastgasp 2-1 win against their Group A rivals will allow them to play more freely in their upcoming matches.

For at least one half, Didier Deschamps’s team looked crushed under pressure, needing Hugo Lloris’s point-blank save in the fourth minute to avoid a Romania opener that would have made their life much more complicated at the Stade de France.

Olivier Giroud headed home from Dimitri Payet’s cross before the hour for France, only for Bogdan Stancu to equalise from the penalty spot.

Man of the match Payet, however, drove a venomous strike into the top corner one minute from time to give France all three points.

“France had not played a competitive game in two years, there was a lot of apprehension,” fullback Patrice Evra, whose silly foul led to Romania’s penalty, said.

“There was pressure because it was the opening game, because everyone wanted to do well. I liked our mindset. We can’t win like this every time but that was beautiful.”

According to Evra, still a very influential player in the dressing room although he is not captain anymore, Les Bleus are now ready to rumble when they take on Albania on Wednesday in Marseille.

“Now we will be able to come loose against Albania,” he said.

While they seemed to be playing in first gear during the first half, the hosts also showed glimpses of what they are capable of.

They created numerous chances after Anthony Martial replaced the disappointing Paul Pogba.

With Giroud, Payet and Antoine Griezmann at the start and Kingsley Coman, Martial or AndrePierre Gignac on the bench, France have enough firepower and can be devastating up front, especially when playing without pressure.

Friday’s opening game served that purpose. “The players can feel that the crowd are behind them, which is extraordinary, but it gives them obligations, it was not easy to deal with it from a psychological point of view,” said Deschamps.

“The joy of the crowd was nice to see. It will give us more confidence and more serenity.” - Reuters

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Payet gets payback PARIS: Walking off the pitch in tears after scoring a stunning late winner for France against Romania in the Euro 2016 opener on Friday, it was hard to believe manof-the-match Dimitri Payet almost did not make the squad.

The mercurial midfielder, who created the first goal before firing the clincher in the 89th minute in the hosts’ 2-1 Group A win over a stubborn Romania, was until recently a peripheral player in the mind of France coach Didier Deschamps.

“To be here tonight and score is the result of a lot of hard work and a lot of sacrifices,” the 29-year-old Payet said of his long road back from the international wilderness.

“To be honest, compared to some players, I honestly didn’t think I

would be here today at the start of the season,” added the West Ham United player. “There was some pressure arriving at the stadium, but I came to enjoy myself.”

That pressure was the result of a prolonged period in the international doldrums when Payet was ignored by Deschamps and often told he had slipped too far down the pecking order to be worthy of a spot in the squad. Payet made little effort to hide his frustration at being overlooked by Deschamps: “Honestly, I am struggling to understand what he is really asking of me.”

But his persistence paid off and he was finally welcomed back in to the French fold in March, just in time to force his way into the reckoning for the Euros. - Reuters

TEST OF NERVES: Poland’s forward Robert Lewandowski, centre, warms up with teammates during a training session in La Baule. – AFP

‘Horrible’ Northern Ireland to test patience of Poland The Group C match will pit one of the most attack-minded of the 24 teams at Euro 2016 against a team who have made no bones about their intentions

NICE: Poland face a test of patience and their nerves when they open their Euro 2016 campaign against a Northern Ireland side who want to make themselves “horrible” to play against.

Sunday’s Group C match will pit one of the most attack-minded of the 24 teams at Euro 2016 against a team who have made no bones about their intentions.

Spearheaded by the attacking duo of Robert Lewandowski and Arkadiusz Milik, Poland were the highest-scoring team in the qualifying competition with 33 goals, 13 of them coming from Bayern Munich’s Lewandowski.

Coach Adam Nawalka has turned them from a counter-attacking side into one that keeps possession and build attacks carefully. He has also bucked the trend of teams playing with a

DEBUTANTS: Northern Ireland’s warm up during a training session at the team’s training ground in

Saint George de Reneins. – AFP

single, or no, striker, expressly to give Lewandowski more support, a tactic which has worked wonders so far.

The huge expectations back home, however, will put Poland under considerable pressure as they attempt to pass the group stage at the Euros for the first time, and Northern Ireland are just the team to play on their anxiety.

Northern Ireland have limited resources but manager Michael O’Neill clearly knows their place and makes no apologies for a playing style which is likely to prove a

test of endurance for spectators as well as the opposition.

“We are going to have to be horrible to play against,” he said recently. “We are going to be really good without the ball, run further than any other team, drill all the statistics back in their face. Sixtyfive per cent possession? We don’t expect to have that.”

The Euro debutants’ squad includes 13 players based with lower-tier sides in England, five from the English Premier League, four from the Scottish Premier League and one from Australia’s

A-League. None of them play in continental Europe.

Despite this, they conceded only eight goals in qualifying and are unbeaten in their last 12 matches, a run stretching back to March last year and the longest in the team’s history.

“It’s a fantastic achievement to be out here but having achieved that we want to leave our mark on the tournament,” said O’Neill.

“There is a sense of excitement for all of us. This is a new experience for myself (and) for all of the players.” - Reuters

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Coach Loew’s RIGHT START: Croatia’s players attend a training session in

Deauville, ahead of their Euro 2016 match against Turkey. – AFP

Germany team will be without key central defender Mats Hummels, still recovering from a muscle injury, as they kick off their Group C campaign against Ukraine

WE CAN ADVANCE: Turkey’s national team coach Fatih Terim, cetnre, speaks to his wards during a training session in Bandol. – AFP

Croatia out to banish bitter memories of Euro 2008 failure PARIS: Croatia will seek to erase the bitter memories of their Euro 2008 failure against Turkey, described by key players as their most painful defeat ever, when they meet in this year’s Group D opener in Paris on Sunday.

The Croatians had one foot in the last four eight years ago, after taking a 1-0 lead in the final minute of extra-time in an epic quarterfinal clash in Vienna, only to concede with the last kick of the game before they lost in a penalty shootout.

Croatia have not reached the knockout stages of a major tournament since and defender Vedran Corluka, a survivor from the 2008 side, said navigating a tough group was more important than getting revenge.

“The bitter feeling of that loss can only be compensated by winning the European Championship,” the 30-year-old centre back told a news conference in the team’s Deauville base camp in northern France on Friday.

“It’s the distant past and not really in the focus of our preparations but we can push it further back in our minds and, more importantly, make the right start if we beat them at the Parc des Princes.”

Influential playmaker Luka Modric, who missed the opening penalty for Croatia in the 2008

shootout, added: “I cried like a baby that night, it was the biggest setback of my career.”

Turkey have failed to qualify for a major tournament since their impressive Euro 2008 campaign, having been knocked out in the 2012 European Championship playoffs after a 3-0 aggregate defeat by Croatia.

Their coach Fatih Terim, who steered his battling team to the semifinals eight years ago, acknowledged that beating the Croatians was imperative ahead of matches with holders Spain and Czech Republic.

“Winning this game would pave the way for a last-16 berth,” Terim was quoted as saying by Turkish media.

“I believe that if we work hard, we can advance.”

Terim is likely to field the side which beat Slovenia 1-0 in a friendly on Sunday, with scorer Burak Yilmaz set to the lead the line in front of the versatile Arda Turan and gifted 22-year-old playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu.

Croatia’s attacking midfielder Ivan Rakitic singled out his Barcelona team mate Arda as the biggest threat.

“He is a truly outstanding player and pulls all the strings for Turkey, therefore we have to close him down in order to keep a clean sheet.” - Reuters

EVIAN: Germany’s defence will be put to the test in their opening Euro 2016 group match against Ukraine in Lille on Sunday with major questions still to be answered about the world champions’ new-look rearguard.

Coach Joachim Loew’s team will be without key central defender Mats Hummels, still recovering from a muscle injury, as they kick off their Group C campaign.

Hummels’ replacement Antonio Ruediger was ruled out with torn cruciate knee ligaments this week.

Holding midfielder and captain Bastian Schweinsteiger, still working on his comeback from injury, is also absent, further complicating Loew’s defensive conundrum.

Benedikt Hoewedes and Jerome Boateng are the two likely central defenders but both had a long injury break late in the season and are in desperate need of match practice. Jonathan Tah, the 20-yearold who was only called up this week following Ruediger’s injury, is expected to be on the bench.

Toni Kroos, who will shoulder the biggest responsibility of con-

KEY PLAYERS: A combination of two file pictures shows Germany’s midfielder and captain Bastian Schweinsteiger, left, and his Ukraine counterpart Anatoliy Tymoshchuk. – AFP

necting Germany’s defensive and attacking game, is brimming with confidence following his Champions League win with Real Madrid.

Assistant coach Thomas Schneider sounded confident on Friday that the team would quickly find their cohesion at the back.

“In the last few matches we thought a lot about our defensive operation and we came up with a few things, including for defensive set pieces,” he said. “We have worked on that in training and everyone knows their job.”

Ukraine, while outsiders, are certain to test the Germans’ newlook defence with quick wingers Andriy Yarmolenko and Yevhen Konoplyanka capable of inflicting severe damage.

It will be up to Loew’s full backs to neutralise that threat but they must also break down a steely Ukraine defence.

The Germans, eyeing their fourth Euro triumph but first since 1996, have never lost an opening match at the European Championship and are aware a slip-up

could prove costly. “The first game is extremely important and it will determine our run in this tournament,” attacking midfielder Julian Draxler said.

Ukraine managed to keep six clean sheets in 10 qualifiers with coach Mykhailo Fomenko having taken over after the co-hosts’ disappointing Euro 2012 campaign.

They then came out on top against Slovenia in a playoff last year, with the 67-year-old having moulded them into an efficient unit. - Reuters

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Ex-Nigeria coach Amodu is dead LAGOS: Shaibu Amodu, who had nine different spells as coach of Nigeria, has died suddenly, the country’s football federation said on Saturday.

Amodu, 58, was the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) technical director and his death came days after that of former national team captain and coach Stephen Keshi on Tuesday from a suspected heart attack. The NFF said Amodu complained of chest pains on Friday night and passed away in his sleep. - Reuters

Rahul hits ton on debut, India thrash Zimbabwe SCOREBOARD

Chasing a paltry target of 169, the

LOKESH RAHUL

ZIMBABWE Peter Moor lbw Sran 3 C. Chibhabha b Bumrah 13 H. Masakadza c Dhoni b Kulkarni 14 Craig Ervine c sub b Patel 21 Vusi Sibanda c Dhoni b Bumrah 5 Sikandar Raza b Sran 23 E. Chigumbura b Bumrah 41 R. Mutumbami c Rahul b Chahal 15 Graeme Cremer b Kulkarni 8 T. Chatara c Rayudu b Bumrah 4 Taurai Muzarabani not out 1 Extras (lb-3, w-14, nb-3) 20 Total (all out, 49.5 overs) 168 Fall of wickets: 1-8, 2-30, 3-47, 4-69, 5-77, 6-115, 7-140, 8-156, 9-167.

Bowling: Dhawal Kulkarni 10-1-42-2; Barinder Sran 10-0-42-2; Jasprit Bumrah 9.5-2-28-4; Axar Patel 10-1-26-1; Yuzvendra Chahal 10-1-27-1.

INDIA Lokesh Rahul not out 100 Karun Nair c S. Raza b Chatara 7 Ambati Rayudu not out 62 Extras (lb-1, w-3) 4 Total (1 wkt; 42.3 overs) 173 Fall of wickets: 1-11.

Bowling: Tandai Chatara 7-1-20-1; Taurai Muzarabani 6-0-18-0; Chamu Chibhabha 8-1-14-0; Graeme Cremer 10-0-47-0; Elton Chigumbura 4-0-34-0; Sikandar Raza 5-020-0; Hamilton Masakadza 2.3-0-19-0.

100

runs from 115 balls 17 fours, 1 six

Indian batsmen hardly broke sweat as they comfortably cruised home in 42.3 overs

HARARE: It was a dream debut for opener Lokesh Rahul as his attractive 100 not out enabled a new-look Indian team record a resounding nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first One-day International (ODI) of the three match series here on Saturday.

Chasing a paltry target of 169, the Indian batsmen hardly broke sweat as they comfortably cruised home in 42.3 overs.

Playing his first ODI, Rahul completed his coveted three-figure landmark with a huge six over deep mid-wicket off seamer Hamilton Masakadza, when there was only two runs required to win the match.

He found an able ally in Ambati Rayudu (62 not out) as they added 162 runs in 38 overs for the unbroken second wicket partnership even though the Hyderabadi batsman was not at his fluent best.

When he reached 87, Rahul also became the highest individual scorer on debut eclipsing Robin Uthappa’s 86 against England on his ODI debut in Indore, back in 2006. Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s team were in

complete control of the proceedings right from the start as the hosts never looked like putting up a fight during the course of the match, once they were put into bat.

After Jasprit Bumrah (four for 28), Dhawan Kulkarni (two for 42) and Barinder Sran (2/42) made full use of the conditions where there was help for seamers, RahulRayudu pair kept calm as they chased with minimum fuss.

They were effective without

being scintillating as they did not play too many adventurous shots during their partnership.

While Rahul hit seven boundaries and a six in his 115-ball innings, a relatively subdued Rayudu picked up during the second half, hitting five boundaries in 120 balls.

Rayudu, who hit his sixth ODI half-century, also completed 1000 ODI runs during his innings, becoming the fifth fastest to do so in 29 innings. While Rahul was im-

pressive on debut, another debutant Karun Nair (7) could not cash in on the opportunity as he was dismissed cheaply.

With the pitch being a tricky one, the duo needed time before they started playing their shots.

The Karnataka lad, who already has two Test hundreds against Australia and Sri Lanka respectively, hit some attractive cover drives as well as square cuts off both seamers and spinners.

Whenever pacer like Tendai Chatara provided width outside the off-stump, Rahul was equal to his task while skipper Graeme Cremer’s leg-breaks were also treated with disdain. With the target being a small one, building the innings was never a problem as the mediocre bowling attack of the home team hardly proved to be a threat to Rahul and Rayudu.

Earlier, Indian pacers made good use of the conditions to bowl out hosts Zimbabwe for a meagre 168 after Dhoni called it right at the toss. The pace trio of Sran, Kulkarni and Bumrah responded well to their captain’s call by sharing the bulk of the wickets amongst themselves. Even Axar Patel (one for 26) and debutant leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (one for 28) also were impressive.

Zimbabwe, all out in 49.5 overs, would have found it tough to cross the 150-run mark if it was not for the efforts of Elton Chigumbura, who made a gritty 41 off 65 balls in his 200th ODI for his country.

The Zimbabwe innings never got going with their batsmen struggling against the Indian pace battery. It was an early morning start and the ball moved around. Sran, who did well in the IPL, was on the money from ball one. He could have had Chamu Chibhabha lbw on his very first ball the umpire thought the in-swinger did a bit too much.

The left-arm pacer, however, did not have to wait long for a wicket as he caught Chibhabha’s opening parter Peter Moor in front of the stumps with another inswinger.

The batsmen found scoring extremely difficult before Kulkarni had the experienced Hamilton Masakadza caught behind to make it 30 for two in ninth over. - PTI

RIO GAMES

Paes gets Olympic ticket, to team up with Bopanna NEW DELHI: Veteran Leander Paes on Saturday got the nod for his seventh Olympic appearance after the All India Tennis Association (AITA) paired him with Rohan Bopanna for the men’s doubles competition despite the latter’s desire to team up with Saketh Myneni.

Announcing the squad for the Olympics, beginning August 5, AITA chief Anil Khanna said Bopanna will be pairing up with Sania Mirza in the mixed doubles event as had been demanded by the world No. 1 in women’s

doubles. Sania will be teaming up with Prarthana Thombare in the women’s doubles event.

As was expected, the AITA rejected Bopanna’s request for Myneni as his partner, saying that India’s best chance for a medal at Rio lay in him teaming up with Paes, who won the French Open mixed doubles title earlier this month.

“He (Bopanna) has given reasons to selection committee on why he feels Saketh could be a better doubles partner. But he has also made it clear that he wants to represent the nation. It was a well-

meaning letter (which Bopanna wrote yesterday to AITA). Leander and Rohan have played four times in Davis Cup, they have a 2-2 record,” Khanna said. “Committee decided that the best bet for Indian tennis to win a medal at the Olympics would be Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna.”

Khanna then named Bopanna and Sania as the best medal hopes in the mixed doubles category.

“The committee has decided to nominate Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza in the mixed doubles competition,” he said. - PTI

BEST BET: Leander Paes, left, and Rohan Bopanna. – PTI

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India hold ground to clinch 2-1 win over Great Britain

Wickets tumble to leave Lord’s Test in balance England picked up

LONDON: India’s defence held its ground against desperate Great Britain as they clinched a 2-1 victory in the 36th Champions Trophy here on Saturday, putting them at the top of the league standings with four points.

Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh stood his ground against a number of shots at the goal, four of them on penalty corners, as India made use of a breakaway opportunity created by right winger SV Sunil and their defenders covered the angles well to emerge victorious.

Playing deep inside their own territory in the first quarter against early British raids, India scored through Mandeep Singh on their first raid by Sunil in the 17th minute. Harmanpreet Singh then converted a penalty stoke in the 33rd minute, while Britain pulled one back through a penalty corner conversion by Ashley Jackson in the 35th minute.

Allowing Olympic champions Germany to come back to draw 3-3 on Friday, India now have four points from two matches.

Britain have just one point from a draw in their opening match.

Earlier, Olympic champions Germany rallied from a two-goal deficit to secure a 4-4 draw with Belgium in the earlier game, which was disrupted by heavy showers that left the field water-logged.

Play was stopped for half an hour midway through the Germany-Belgium match, until the water on the turf was swept away.

Forcing two penalty corners in the initial three minutes, Great

India now have four points from two matches

five wickets in the morning to bowl out the touring side for 288 but Sri Lanka hit back, claiming three

Britain were denied by goalkeeper Sreejesh as the Indian custodian blocked shots from Sam Ward and Jackson. Indians continued to stay in their own half crowd as Britain strikers repeatedly broke into the scoring zone, but were not able to take a good crack at the goal.

Ward did not succeed in his diving attempt to reach a Jackson cross from left in the 12th minute and David Condon’s shot from top of the circle in the 15th minute went wide to the right.

India took the lead in the 17th minute on their first good move when right winger Sunil’s fine run on the flank saw him break into the circle. Sunil’s cross into the goalmouth scraped past a defender’s stick and went to Mandeep in the goalmouth.

Mandeep capitalised on the chance by pushing it into the goal.

A few minutes later, Mandeep could have again featured in a goal-bearing move when he picked up a through ball deep in the British half. He was in a oneon-one situation with the only defender in front and could have burst forward, but instead misdirected a back-pass. - PTI

quick wickets to give themselves a chance of a consolation win

LONDON: Wickets fell quickly on the third day of the third and final Test on Saturday as England reached the close on 109 for four, 237 runs ahead of Sri Lanka in a fluctuating match at Lord’s.

England picked up five wickets in the morning to bowl out the touring side for 288 and close in on a series whitewash but Sri Lanka hit back, claiming three quick wickets to give themselves a chance of a consolation victory.

Sri Lanka, resuming on 162 for one, lost Kusal Mendis, Kaushal Silva and Angelo Mathews inside the first 40 minutes to an inspired England pace attack led by Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad.

Woakes struck first, trapping Mendis lbw for 25 and Broad forced Silva to edge a catch to wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow without adding to his overnight score of 79.

THREE WICKETS: Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Pradeep celebrates after dismissing England’s Jonny Bairstow during the third day of their third Test match at Lord’s in London on Saturday. – Reuters

Mathews, on three, nicked a rising Woakes delivery to Joe Root at fourth slip to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 169 for four.

Lahiru Thirimanne and Dinesh Chandimal set about repairing the damage in a gritty fifth-wicket partnership of 33 but Steven Finn removed both batsmen before lunch.

The tall fast bowler dismissed Chandimal lbw for 19 and Thirimanne, on 17, drove loosely at a wide delivery and gave Root another catch at third slip.

Kusal Perera and Rangana Herath shared a stubborn seventhwicket partnership of 71 to frustrate England before Broad bowled Herath for 31 and after Perera edged James Anderson to Bairstow for 42 Sri Lanka folded quickly.

England captain Alastair Cook was unable to open the innings after he was struck on the knee by the ball when fielding close to the wicket.

Nick Compton and Alex Hales added 45 for the first wicket without undue alarm before Compton, on 19, edged Shaminda Eranga to

HOCKEY

Coach Al Darmaki calls up 27 players for Oman national hockey team camp

NEW BEGINNING: A file photo of Oman national hockey players during a training session.

MUSCAT: Oman national hockey team coach Ahmed bin Nasser Al Darmaki has called up 27 players for a training-cum-conditioning camp which is scheduled to start at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Sunday.

At the camp, which runs till June 20, focus will be on physical fitness while the coach will also look at the possibility of helping the individual players to develop their skills.

During the camp, the players

will also play practice matches.

The Oman Hockey Association has arranged the camp as part of the team’s preparations for the forthcoming international tournaments, including FIH Hockey World League and Asia Cup qualifiers.

Oman will be competing in the first round of the World League, which will be played in Turky in September.

The qualifiers for the Asian Cup hockey tournament are scheduled for November. - ONA

SCOREBOARD

England 1st innings: 416 Sri Lanka 1st innings D. Karunaratne c Bairstow b Finn 50 K. Silva c Bairstow b Broad 79 K. Mendis lbw Woakes 25 L. Thirimanne c Root b Finn 17 A. Mathews c Root b Woakes 3 D. Chandimal lbw Finn 19 K. Perera c Bairstow b Anderson 42 R. Herath b Broad 31 S. Eranga c Vince b Woakes 1 S. Lakmal c Root b Anderson 0 N. Pradeep not out 0 Extras (b-4, lb-16, w-1) 21 Total (all out, 95.1 overs) 288 Fall of wickets: 1-108, 2-162, 3-166, 4-169, 5-202, 6-205, 7-276, 8-288, 9-288.

wicketkeeper Chandimal, another failure in a poor series that will almost certainly cost him his place in the team. Root was bowled

by Nuwan Pradeep for four, the ball keeping very low, and James Vince shouldered arms to his first delivery and was also bowled.

Bowling: J. Anderson 23-6-61-2; S. Broad 23-7-79-2; S. Finn 18-1-59-3 (w-1); C. Woakes 17.1-5-31-3; M. Ali 14-2-38-0.

England 2nd innings N. Compton c Chandimal b Eranga 19 A. Hales not out 41 J. Root b Pradeep 4 J. Vince b Pradeep 0 J. Bairstow b Pradeep 32 S. Finn not out 6 Extras (b-2, lb-1, nb-4) 7 Total (4 wkts, 38 overs) 109 Fall of wickets: 1-45, 2-50, 3-50, 4-101.

Bowling: S. Lakmal 8-1-32-0; S. Eranga 8-125-1 (nb-3); N. Pradeep 9-2-25-3 (nb-1); R. Herath 9-2-16-0; A. Mathews 4-1-8-0.

Alex Hales and Bairstow steadied the ship with a partnership of 51.

Bairstow continued his rich vein of form to make 32 runs but he played a tired shot at Pradeep and was bowled middle stump. Hales survived to reach the close on 41 with nightwatchman Finn on six. - Reuters

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PANORAMA MALL Te3n (2D) (Hindi | Thriller ) (TBC) VIP LOUNGE Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vidya Balan 9:00PM Te3n (2D) (Hindi | Thriller ) (TBC) Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vidya Balan 11:35PM Love Me Tomorrow (2D)( Comedy| Romance ) (15+) Cast: Amita Piolo Pascual, Coleen Garcia,Dawn Zulueta 9:10PM Me Before You - (2D) (Drama ) (15+) Cast: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer 11:15PM Housefull 3 - (2D) (Hindi | Romantic |Comedy) (PG12) Cast: Nargis Fakhri, Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez 9:00PM Warcraft - (3D) (Action| Adventure | Fantasy) (PG12) VIP LOUNGE Cast: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster 11:30PM

AZAIBA X-Men: Apocalypse (3D) (Action |Adventure | Fantasy) (PG12) Cast: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence 11:15 PM Warcraft (3D) (Action | Adventure | Fantasy) (PG12) Cast: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster 11:45 PM Frog Kingdom (2D) (Adventure | Comedy) (PG) Cast: Belle Thorne, Gregg Sulkin, Dallas Lovato 9:30 PM

LONG DISTANCE BUS TIMINGS (OMAN NATIONAL TRANSPORT COMPANY SAOC) *SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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TO DUBAI VIA FUJIRAH & SHARJAH (ROUTE 204)

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STAR CINEMA Film information 24791641 / 24786776 Website: www.isurf.co.om Jacobinte Swargarajyam (Mal) (Comedy\ Drama) Cast: Nivin Pauly Renji Panicker & Lakshmi Ramakrishna 10-00 pm Cinema Main Iraivi (Tamil) (Comedy\ Drama) Cast: Vijay Sethopathi & Anjali 9-45 PM Cinema-3 Aa.AA (Telugu) (Comedy\Drama) Cast: Nithin & Samantha 9-45 pm Cinema-4 Babruvahana (Kannada) (Drama) Cast : Dr Rajkumar & B.Saroja Devi 9-30pm Cinema-2 Next Change: Kammati Paadam ( Mal); Udta Punjab (Hindi); Gentleman (Telugu)

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Minimum

Frog Kingdom (Animation) Voice Overs: Bella Thome, Greg sulkin, Dallas Lavotta 9.30 p.m.

CP No : 1230 ( PG)

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Warcraft (Action / Adventure / Fantasy) Cast: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster 9.30 & 11.45 p.m.

CP No : 1129 (PG12)

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SOHAR X-Men: Apocalypse PG12 (2D) (Action | Adventure |Fantasy) Cast: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence

Go With Me (Thriller) Cast: Julia Stiles, Alexander Ludwig, Anthony Hopkins 11.45 p.m.

CP No :1136 (12+)

SALALAH Te3n (TBC) (Hindi | Thriller) Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vidya Balan 10:30 PM Warcraft (3D)(PG12) (Action| Adventure | Fantasy) Cast: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster 9:15, 11:45 PM Housefull 3 (2D) (PG12)( Hindi ) (Romantic |Comedy) Cast: Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Ritesh Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri 10:00 PM

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Screen 2 Housefull 3 (2D) (Comedy / Drama) –PG12 Cast : Akshay Kumar , Ritesh Deshmukh , Nargis Fakhri, Jacqueline Fernandez 10.00 PM

SUR Warcraft 3D ( Action | Adventure | Fantasy) ( PG12 ) Cast : Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster 11:45 PM Te3n ( Hindi | Thriller ) ( TBC ) Cast : Amitabh Bachchan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vidya Balan.

10:30 PM Housefull 3 ( Hindi | Romance | Comedy) (PG12) Cast : Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Nargis Fakhri, Jacqueline Fernandez 9:15 PM

Film information 24540856 / Advance Booking 24540855 Website: www.albahjacinemaoman.com

BURAIMI Te3n TBA (Hindi) (Thriller) Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vidya Balan 9:00 & 11:30 PM Housefull 3 PG12 (Hindi) (Romantic |Comedy) Cast: Nargis Fakhri, Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez 10:15 PM Warcraft PG 12 (3D) (Action| Adventure | Fantasy) Cast: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster 11:00 PM

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QURIYAT - SUR - JAALAN (ROUTE 36) Quriyat Sur Jaalan

RUWI Screen 1 Te3n (2D) (Suspense / Thriller) –TBC Cast : Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Nawazuddin Siddiqi 10.00 PM

BAHJA CINEMA

11:45PM Warcraft PG12 (Action| Adventure | Fantasy) Cast: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster 10:15PM Housefull-3 PG12 (Hindi | Romantic |Comedy) Cast: Nargis Fakhri, Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez 10:30PM Me Before You (15+) (Drama) Cast: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer 9:15PM Te3n Hindi | Thriller (TBC) Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Nawaz Uddin Siddiqui, Vidya Balan 11:15PM A. Aa (Telugu | Comedy | Romance) Cast: Nithin K Reddy, Samantha Ruth Prabhu 9:00PM

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PHARMACIES (ROUND THE CLOCK) Al Hashar Pharmacy, Ruwi 24783334 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 International Hospital, Al Ghubra 22004000, 94267068/97049520 Al Hayat Clinic, Al Hail 22009455

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LIFESTYLE

SURVIVE THE SANDSTORM SEASON IF YOU ARE ASTHMATIC

Asthma awareness is crucial when living in the GCC, especially when we live in a climate which has significant environmental triggers such as sandstorms. Several studies conducted in this region with a high rate of sandstorms, confirmed the increased prevalence of asthma. It was also reported that sandstorms frequently cause adverse health effects on the respiratory function and just 15 minutes exposure to smallersize dust particles have a greater potential of asthma. Asthma requires long term treatment; however can be managed if precaution is taken to reduce the severity of the symptoms. Knowing how to control your asthma during sandstorms, can provide asthmatics with a better quality of life. Here are six health and safety tips to survive the sandstorm season.

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Stay Indoors Stay indoors as much as possible during sandstorms and keep windows and doors closed. Reduce exposure to common allergens during the sandstorms that may provoke asthmatic attacks.

Check Weather and Pollution Forecasts It is recommended that asthmatics regularly check daily weather and air quality reports, especially during the sandstorm season. Tuning in to your local weather station can help you plan ahead and manage daily activities.

Clean AirConditioner Vents Dust collection in air conditioning vents can be a harmful trigger if not cleaned and checked regularly. Air conditioning units need to be regularly maintained and cleaned every six months to avoid accumulation of dust in ducts and vents.

Use an Air Purifier An air purifier can help reduce indoor pollution and help you breathe better. Although air purifiers are by no means a cure for asthma, they help to remove the allergens and particles which can trigger symptoms by directing air through a filter.

Consider Wearing a Face Mask Consider wearing a medical face mask or use a wet towel during sandstorms to prevent inhaling the dust particles. Do not forget to regularly change face masks.

Stay Hydrated Fluids are important during sandstorms. Remember to keep hydrated or even spray water on face and eyes if you come in direct contact with dust.

— Courtesy of Mohamed Samir, Regional Medical Director, Mundipharma, Middle East & Africa Region

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Email: dailyguide@timesofoman.com classifieds@timesofoman.com Tel.: 24726666 Ext: 413 / 430 /431 / 456 / 461

FOR RENT

*Tourist visa arranged

Spacious 4BHK with split A/C’S, 4 bathrooms & storeroom, near Church roundabout, Mumtaz area.

Rent:R.O 575, Contact:99349672

Villa for rent at Azaiba, near Al Meera hypermarket, 4 bedrooms, 3 toilets, kitchen, sitting room and dining room, this will include curtains and air conditioners.

RO 520/-. Contact 99469203

Office for rent in Al Ansab near bank Muscat. Contact: 99466173

2000 sqft land with p/cabin, toilets at YETI. Contact 99221683 / 92830110

3 Rooms, 2 Toilets Flat for Rent.

18 November Street. Near Mars Hypermarket and The Chedi.

Ghobrah -Good for Commercial or Residential use. OMR 295/- month.

Call 94477222

Flat for rent in Ruwi Al Mumtaz area 300/- R.O 2BHK, sitting room, hall, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with A/C. Contact: 99268676

Villa flat for rent in Al Khuwair area. Contact: 97298967 / 97871056 Ground flat in Azaiba, 2 rooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with air conditioner. Contact: 97788666 3BR villa Al Khoud with A/C 350 R.O. Contact: 99024730 2 & 3 BR Al Khuwair.

Contact: 99024730 1& 2 BR in C.B.D. Contact: 99024730 Athaiba 2 bed, 1 bath room, sitting, kitchen with split AC behind Zubair Showroom rent 310 R.O. Contact: 99879939 Athaiba 2bed, 2 bathroom, sitting, kitchen with Split a/c behind Zubair show room rent 350/-R.O. Contact: 99879939 Wadi Kabeer Industrial 80 sm show rooms for rent 400/- R.O. Contact: 99879939 Flat for rent in Al Qurum, 3 rooms & hall. Contact: 91763660

Villa for rent in South Mabellah, 3 bedrooms, sitting room, family Lounge, kitchen, three Toilets Contact 92212212 between 10 AM to 5 PM. Office 55SQ.Mtrs & 2B/R at Bausher directly from owner.# 92158031

Just 2 OMR / Sqm, Showroom / store for rent Ground floor & basement, area - 1100 Sqm, location Seh Al Ahmer, 20 km to Rusayl.

Contact: 97714433 / 93437982

Flats for rent at Just RO 160/- 2 Bed room, hall, kitchen , 2 toilets, location Seh Al Ahmer, 20 KM to Rusayl, including AC & roof Garden.

Contact: 97714433 / 93437982

4 BHK villa Qurum R.O 550/-.

Contact: 92144045

Fully Furnished apartments in Boucher (35). Contact 94051789 / 97201688

For rent 1BHK flat in Wadi Kabeer 160/-R.O. Contact: 99376454

Flat for rent 2 BHK in Darsait North near Indian School about 200 mtrs, rent RO 300/-.

Contact: 94101134

5 BHK villa in Al Khuwair.

Contact 99792181

2 & 3 BHK new flat in Wadi Kabir.

Contact 99792181

2 BHK flat in Ghubra.

Contact 99792181

1 BHK furnish flat for rent in Hamriya roundabout. Contact 99792181

One bedroom flat for rent near Indian School Darsait. Contact: 99322363 / 95453813

1 & 2 BHK flat in AL Khuwair.

Contact 99792181

1BHK Al Khuwair R.O 220/-.

Contact: 99138696

Ruwi office space for rent, Saravana Bhava Building.

Contact: 95729549

1 BHK Ghubra R.O 275/-.

Contact: 92144045

Ghubra & Al Khuwair, 1 bed room, hall. Contact: 90991079

1,2 BHK Mumtaz.

Contact: 92144045

Flats for rent in Mumtaz, 2 bedrooms , hall Way no 3352 building no. 3447 & 3668. Contact: 90991079

1,2 BHK Darsait.

Contact: 92144045

Two bedrooms flat behind German Embassy near to Al Nahda Hospital. Contact: 99209354 Villa for rent four spacious bath attached bed rooms, private swimming pool. gymnasium (common) with electrical equipment and free maintenance secured compound at Madinat AL Ilam. Contact: 98027975

2BHK Wadi Kabir behind Pioneer Hotel Apartment.

Contact: 99261522

Deluxe two bedroom flat at Mumtaz area, two bathrooms, good size living/dining room, modern kitchen and a guest bathroom.

Contact 99310375

3 BHK at Al Khuwair.

Contact: 92144045 Flats in Darsait.

Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Flats in Wadi Kabir. Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Flats in Muttrah. Contact 94051789 / 97201688

Offices and flats in Ghala.

Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Offices & Showrooms in Al Khood.

Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Flats in Qurum. Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Flats in Ghobrah. Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Brand new villas in Al Ansab.

Contact 94051789-97201688 Flats in Al khuwair. Contact 94051789-97201688 Apartment 2 bed room + sitting room with split A/C at Al Ansab heights R.O 300 monthly.

Contact: 93993354

Villa in Al Khuwair, 6 rooms, living room & hall.

Contact: 91153933 Flats and shops for rent in Ruwi, MBD area & Mumtaz area.

Contact: 97293708 / 92433127 One bedroom detached unit Al Hail South includes room, modern kitchen, sitting & laundry R.O 175/- Monthly including water, negotiable. Contact: 99207840

3000 sq mtrs land in Rusayl.

Contact 99792181 Flat for rent in Darsait 1BHK. Contact: 99357586 / 97500025 / 97500021 Flat for rent 2 bedrooms in Ruwi Mumtaz area. Contact: 91409667 / 24291500 2 BHK available Mumtaz area Ruwi & Ghubra near Al Maha Hotel.

Contact: 99269751

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FOR RENT 3 BHK flat at Azaiba, Opp. Sultan Centre. Contact 99261522 Flat for rent in Al Mawaleh South 3, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, hall, kitchen & store with air condition.

Contact 98575157 1 B/R Fully Furnished Luxury Apartment @ Al Khuwair 33, 2 B/R Fully Furnished Luxury Apartment @ Al Khuwair 33, 4 B/R Unfurnished Apartment with attached Split A/C @ Azaiba. For Short Term or Long Term lease.

Contact: Atlas Real Estate & Rent A Car LLC : 99249069 / 94617563/ 99436312/ 92888376, Email: info@alshahiintl.com 3000 Sqr mtrs compound land in Misfah. Contact 99792181 Flat for rent 2 BHK 2 split A/C, 2 toilets, Wadi Kabir near Kuwaiti Masjid. Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 House in North Al Hail with 3 rooms, living room, hall, 4 toilets 300 RO. Contact 99738881 / 99439568 Plot at Barka next to Germany College & next to Aramex Company, next to Bahwan Warehouse, next to Omasco warehouse 37,074 SQM2 required 0.250 Baiza per SQM. Contact: 99888390 Flats in Al Khuwair, Al Ghubra, Azaiba, Wadi Kabeer, Darsait, Hamriya, Al Hail & Seeb.

Contact: 24182000 / 95250300 / 99110600 Shop for rent at Wadi Kabir Industrial area. Contact: 99888390 Shop in Seeb market. Contact: 24182000 / 95250300/ 99110600 Flat for rent in Al Khuwair 33.

Contact: 92277419 1BHK at Hamriya near Muscat Pharmacy & 2 BHK at Mawaleh near Mosque Sadiq Al Amin.

Contact: 99224748 / 99332297 Flats, shops & store for rent in MBD area Ruwi, Mumtaz area.

Contact: 97293708 / 92433127

3 Bedroom well maintained flat (villa Type only 2 flats in villa) in Al Khuwair, behind Al Akhtam Restaurant villa No 1841, Way No 3922--- block no 239.

Contact: 99462980 Villa for rent in Al Ghubrah, 5 rooms, hall. Contact: 91763665 Flat for rent in Al Khoud, 2 rooms & hall. Contact: 917633665 2BHK split A/C 200/- Monthly & 1BHK spilt A/C 150/- monthly new building good location Barka Market. contact 99342661 1 BHK and 2BHK Flats available near Lulu Darsait (Main road, Opp. to Min. of Defense).

Contact : 93202733 For rent New flats at Darsait Al Sahail. Contact: 99777351

FOR RENT Contact 96177505

In

MSQ. Near ABA school one villa for rent 6 rooms + 4 bathrooms+ house maid room +AC split unit + swimming pool

One flat in CBD 2 bedrooms + sitting room + 2 bathrooms + Kitchen

One flat in Qurum 29 – two rooms + AC split unit + 2 bathrooms + Kitchen

In Al Hail one office space – (Near Main Road) one room attach with bathroom and kitchen.

Warehouse at Wadikabir - total area 3500 sqm - covered warehouse (500sqm), office, accommodation (1000sqm), open area (2000sqm) please contact: 99273774 - 99202278 Flat in Al Khuwair opp grand mall 4 room 3 toilet + hall kitchen in 3 floor 400.

Contact 99420346

Flat for rent in South AlGhubrah 3 rooms, hall and 3 toilets, kitchen rent 450/-. Contact: 99335580 2BHK Big Size Flat Behind Bank Muscat, Wadi Kabir. Near ISWK. 97826454, 24815012.

2BHK split A/C for rent Muttrah near Oman House.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232

FOR SALE

Villa for rent in Al Khoud, 6 rooms, hall. Contact: 91763665

5 BHK Villa in Al Khuwair, for Staff Accommodation. Contact 99792181

Dental chairs for sale sparingly used dental units for sale.

Contact Mr. Ansari 92616343.

Kumar 99570284

2 & 3 BHK Flat in Al Khuwair & Ghubra. Contact 99792181 1700 sqr mtrs open Land + small store + garage for Rent in Ruwi.

Contact 99792181

Running saloon for sale in Seeb with two clearance. Contact 97199936

Shop for sale, Honda road building materials beside NBO, Ruwi.

Contact: 99018075

4 BHK Villa in Bowsher Heights.

Contact 99792181

LLC Company for sale with one investor visa approval.

Contact : 98532470 Email: ttchvac01@gmail.com

Atlas Copco Explorac R50 Drill Rig suitable to drill 100 mm to 600 mm dia hole mounted on Scania P124, 4x4 HZ 2007 model with 12” class DTH Hammer & 500 mm bit. Atlas Copco Air compressor XAHS 536 (25Bar, 1136 CFM) in good condition, prices negotiable.

Contact: 95244907 / 95229292

1 Bed room, sharing K& T, R.O 100, 2 bedrooms , sharing K& T R.O 200/- in AL Khuwair.

Contact: 95154331

603 sq mtrs residential land in Al Hail North Block 45 NE near Radio station. OMR 95 Thousand.

Tel: 99333479 or 95215360 or 97509955 Running clinic for sale at Samail.

Contact saemomar@gmail.com / 95498105 Shop for sale at Ruwi high street.

Contact: 98787853 Furnished office at Ruwi near Sheraton Hotel. Contact: 93993897 Working beauty parlor for sale Al Ghubra. Contact: 98178135 Running pharmacy for sale on main road in Barka with Pharmacist. Contact: 99452755

1No brand new containerized package type STP 100 m3/ day with blower equipments (suitable for camps). Serious Buyers may.

Contact: 99445367

02 BHK residential flat opposite to Al Nahdha hospital.

Contact: 99342733 /99795241

Furnished office (61M2) for sale / rent Al Khuwair near Zawawi Mosque. Contact: 95611569

Shop for sale near Oman House, Muttrah. Contact 99024362.

Double Shutter 80 sq mtrs corner textile shop in Seeb Souq for sale.

Contact 99326339

2 bed rooms flat with hall, 2 bathrooms in Darsait near Muscat Municipality.

Contact: 92584715/ 24700120

Flat for Rent 2 bed room Near ISM muscat Indian Scoole Dar sate Tel : 00 968 95158570

FOR SALE

Show room for sale in Al Ghubra prime location. Contact : 91317523 Luxury Apartments in Boucher (35) / Ghala / Qurum. Contact 95056808 / 97201688 Shop for sale opp Towell Service Center, Wadi Kabir.

Contact 99221683

Company for sale service& maintenance LLC installation & maintenance of fire fighting systems include ROP license.

Contact: 99433540

Single colorful Bed and Sofa for Sale at Al Khuwair. Contact 92881849 / What`s up No 97290565 Steel Scrap materials for immediate sale. Contact 99273774/ 99202278 Space for printing press available at wadikabir with or without machinery. Contact 99328430 Almost new beach/ garden lounge chairs /bar stools/ counter.

Photos can be sent 95865457 Clinic license for Sale and Pharmacy for lease : specialized Clinic license with Pharmacy license for sale. Send your enquiry: moc.hrd2015@gmail.com Contact: 97092099 / 97253669 Book Shop in a busy shopping mall for sale, interested parties please contact 99851255

Villa for sale in Mabela 6 rooms, living room & hall. #91763665 Urgent sale of steel scrap only serious buyers kindly contact +968 96725423 for viewing the items.

HD Scaffoldings, Shuttering Jacks, Wooden Planks, Shuttering wood assorted, Tower hoist (lift), Concrete Mixer, Bending Machine, Steel Fabrication Machinery (Searing/Cutting, lathe & Welding) including tools for immediate sale: Contact 99273774/ 99202278

BUYING Used office house furniture & electronic items.

Contact: 99834373 / 96642500 Bobcat available for rent.

Contact 97623299 Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090

LOST Abdul Wahab Charud Ali has lost Bangladeshi Passport No. AG 3457898. Finder please handover to ROP

ACC. AVAILABLE Executive lady room & bathroom in Wadi Kabir & room, bathroom for executives in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 99336206 Sharing room at Ruwi for RO 50/-.

Contact: 99385287

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SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT WANTED Female Gynaecologist, Female GP- Two Female Staff Nurse (From India or Pilipino)and One Female Dental Assist and Female Lab Technician.

With MOH Licence and Data Flow for Al Saadi Specilised Medical Centre, Musanna.

Contact # 92025033, Email : dr.srininvas76@gmail.com

ARCHITECT

REQUIRED Real Estate Executive

An Omani Audit ďŹ rm is seeking audit partner to join the ďŹ rm, the candidate should be completed any certiďŹ cate course CIA,CPA, CA, ACC, and 4 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience, interested candidates to submit their CVs to : auditbureau2016@gmail.com

Sales & Marketing Executive Male

With 5 years minimum experience in buying ,selling, renting and maintenance.

Please forward your resume omanjobsdcg@gmail.com

Construction Company looking for Architect with experience in Oman. Contact 97192707

ACCOUNTS

URGENT REQUIREMENT

For a reputed Real Estate company t (SBEVBUF XJUI NJOJNVN ZFBST experience in Real Estate business. t (PPE DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMM t /0$ BOE 0NBO ESJWJOH MJDFOTF BSF must.

Send CV with current picture Email: vacancy299@gmail.com

URGENT HIRING SALES EXECUTIVE For Home Electronics Appliances Distributer Company.

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An Omani Audit ďŹ rm is seeking audit partner to join the ďŹ rm, the candidate should be completed any certiďŹ cate course CIA,CPA, CA, ACC, and 4 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience, interested candidates to submit their CVs to : auditbureau2016@gmail.com

Beauty salon needs lady for henna. Contact: 93336061

CATERING A Muslim house cook required, not more than 40 years old. Please fax your CV to 24953530 or email at assaud@omantel.net.om or Contact 92851558.

Shawarma / grill / Salad / Asian Cook. Contact: 95529970 Wanted Cooks urgently for a Coffee shop, visa ready.

Email : souman7@yahoo.com, GSM : 97158376

DOMESTIC HELPER House maid cooking cleaning experienced with babies required immediately. Contact: 95584060 / 98920399 Wanted experienced Philipino Housemaid with visa release.

Contact: 99466062 House maid for Omani family.

Contact: 99773100

DRIVER Urgently required heavy duty Drivers with licence. Contact 99344112 Wanted a experience Driver for Capital and Interior work.

Gsm : 942-888-63 Required Omani Driver for a restaurant. Contact 95929911 Urgently required Driver & A/C technician. Contact: 94147874 / 24504281/ 97014234 Email: globalaccessunited@gmail.com

EDUCATION/TRAINING A well known bilingual Private School requires English, Mathematics, Science, Kindergarten, ICT, Physics, Chemistry and Biology Teachers. Contact: 96910649 Email: staffing.oman@gmail.com

ENGINEER/MECHANIC. Petrochemical professional with minimum 5 years Oman experience particularly in oil ďŹ eld, chemical supplies required immediately with NOC to lead the activity in front with Oman driving license. Mail C.V to kalashekar@yahoo.co.in Testing / Protection Engineer with minimum 05 years of experience and should have Oman DCRP license, Interested candidates send resume to krishivan@gmail.com Wanted Marine Engineer for yacht in Muscat. Contact Whatsapp 95887572 Email: alibadawy@gmail.com

Required following experienced personnel for a well-established company in Sohar.

1. Marketing Executive/ Sales Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carpentry Joinery work -1 2. Workshop supervisor-01 3. Interior Designer -1 4. Firefighting Engineer -02 Contact: officeinma sohar@gmail.com

SALES ENGINEER HAVING AN EXPERIENCE OF 2-3 YEARS IN DEALING WITH PIPING MATERIALS, VALVES, INSTRUMENTATION ITEMS, CABLES, FLARE PACKAGES ETC. HAVING VALID OMAN DRIVING LICENCE AND CANDIDATES WHO CAN GET A NOC FROM THE CURRENT EMPLOYER MAY APPLY TO :

saleseng2016@gmail.com

Sales & Marketing Executive For a reputed company in Oman. /0$ 0NBO ESJWJOH license is must.

Contact- 99471278 mohsinjaved@live.com ENGINEER/MECHANIC.

MISCELLANEOUS

SALES / MARKETING

Civil Engineer, Masons, Helpers, Shuttering, Carpenters, Steel ďŹ xers with 5 yrs experience in Oman.

Contact: 97491117

Required candidates for following posts: Accountant, Storekeeper, Foreman Building Maintenance, Van-salesman (water), Helpers.

Candidates with Omani driving license preferred.

Contact 99273774/99202278

Sales Representative needed for a printing press. Contact Whatsapp only: 94756618

IT Required Shop Sales man + Hardware Technician for IT Company with minimum 2 years experience.

Contact: 98825806 / 98825806, Email: info@rns-group.com

MEDICAL Urgently required experienced female Lab Technician, with knowledge of histopathology & cytology, with MOH release, for a well-known laboratory in Al Khuwair. Contact: 95271561/98893034 Urgently required Pharmacist for a Pharmacy in Barka.

Contact: 99452755 Dental Surgeon with M.O.H license required for leave vacancy in Ruwi. Contact: 99747481 Wanted a Nurse with MOH or without MOH for work in private clinic in Al Khuwair. Send the CV mariamgamil@hotmail.com Required gynecologist GEN: practitioner lady lab Technician and pharmacologist immediately for a clinic in Suwaiq. # 95081010 Email: umchealthcare@gmail.com Care Medical Centre Al Seeb requires Gynecologist and General Practitioner. Mail CV to: sarita_h23@yahoo.com Wanted Staff Nurse for a dermatology clinic in Muscat .

Must have MOH license and NOC. Attractive salary offered. Email: clinicvacancy2015@gmail.com Require a qualiďŹ ed Nurse to take care of an elderly female.

Contact: 99425200 Urgently required for a Medical Centre (male / female) GP Doctor, Pediatrician, Gynecologist with MOH license, for job or running the clinic. Send your CV moc.hrd2015@gmail.com Contact: 97092099 / 97253669 Orthodontist for Dental Center in Muscat, Specialist Endodontist & General Dentist with MOH license from Oman. Nurses & Marketing female Executive. Contact: akdmuscat@hotmail.com GP doctor needed for reputed clinic. Preferably with MOH license or with DataďŹ&#x201A;ow & Paramatics pass Contact: 95388934

MISCELLANEOUS Wanted Steward / Deckhand for Yacht in Muscat, Housekeeping & Guest service duties. Contact: Whatsapp 95887572 Email: alibadawy@gmail.com

SKILLED / UNSKILLED Required Indian Mason â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 nos., eligibility (minimum 5 yrs experience in road construction ďŹ eld).

Contact: 99882127 Email: georgymv@yahoo.com Urgently required operator for a new stationary block factory. Send CV to alomranmcpllc@yahoo.com Contact: 97092070

SALES / MARKETING Air Conditioning company required experienced Sales Executive with driving license. Send CV to nationalhvac.mep@gmail. com , Fax: 24799442

Required smart, young, dynamic Sales & Marketing Executive having 2-3 years sales experience for a reputed manufacturing company in Oman, having its Head Office in Ruwi. Experience in building materials is an added advantage. Omani Driving License and NOC is a must.

Attractive remuneration package.

Apply with photograph to E-mail: salesjobds@gmail.com

TOURS & TRAVEL Urgently required Travel agent (1 position) with 5yrs experience & command on Sabre and IATA. Applicant must be professional and have expertise in Hajj, Umra & Tourism packages. Sound communication skills in English & Arabic will be given preference. Send CVs : hr.muscat2015@gmail.com

SITUATION SIT. WANTED

Require Salesman with D/L for construction, Ind materials, hydraulic hoses & ďŹ ttings.

Contact 99221683 / 92830110

ACCOUNT. & FINANCE

Branch Manger required to manage entire Business. ftt@futuretarget.net 99110080

Indian 50 years, B.Com MBA Finance Manager 26 years Gulf experienced English, Arabic speaking driving license with NOC. Contact: 95588565

A Building material company is looking for GCC experienced wood / false ceiling products sales person. Contact: hr.pccoman@gmail.com A Building material company is looking for GCC experienced hardware products sales person.

Contact: hr.pccoman@gmail.com Wanted Salesman for an elevator company 3 yrs exp English language must. NOC required.

Send resume to pioneersoverall.operation@gmail. com Contact: 968 94496661 Required female person to work at the retail shop/Marketing.

Please send your CV on e mail: zeyanaalharmaly@yahoo.com Required marketing / PR manager for a modern restaurant group in Oman , proďŹ cient in illustrator & Photoshop charismatic , proactive , creative & ďŹ&#x201A;exible excellent writing / Editing skills degree in relevant area ďŹ&#x201A;uent in English. Send CV to marketingpr2016@gmail.com A company needs an experienced Staff (female or male) for food products marketing. Applicants must be ďŹ&#x201A;uent in English & Arabic, Omani driving license is required.

Send your CV to: abba201541@yahoo.com A new Sanitary ware Company looking for a Salesman who has experience in Oman markets not than 5 years. Send C.V : alkunzite@yahoo.com

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

NOC available. Contact: 92254691/97826674 email: khader2305@gmail.com Indian male 27 yrs, MBA ďŹ nance with 4 years experience currently in Muscat on visit visa seeking suitable placement in ďŹ nance / admin. Contact: 90921724

WANTED SALES ENGINEER A REPUTED TRADING COMPANY DEALING WITH AGENCY PRODUCTS IN OIL & GAS, PETROCHEMICALS AND POWER SECTORS, IS LOOKING FOR A

URGENT REQUIREMENT

BEAUTICIAN Urgently required a Gulf experienced professional hair dresser cum beautician (lady) for a reputed beauty salon. Immediate appointment. Contact: 99816262 / 98557585 Fax: 24796211 Email: skin.hair.makeup@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTED

Indian male Chartered Accountant 2 years experience in Oman having Oman driving license looking for suitable placement in ďŹ nance or audit ďŹ eld NOC available. Contact : 96357827 Email: ubaiskeeran@gmail.com Accountant Having 5 Years experience in reputed companies.

Currently working in Muscat (NOC AVAILABLE) GSM.91367217 Email Shahid0717@gmail.com QualiďŹ ed banking & Accounts management profesional seeking suitable job opportunities. Currently working in India with ICIC Bank.

Email: sheemoljohn@rediffmail.com Contact# 919755550181 Indian male 25 yrs Bachelor degree computer science with 1 year experience accountant & System Administrator presenting visiting looking for suitable placement Software project management ofďŹ ce and ďŹ eld.

Contact: 93356490 / 93672954 Email: princettthomas@gmail.com Indian male 25, brought up in Oman, MBA from UK & 2yrs W/E in Oman valid Oman & readily available to join, looking for placement on visit visa.

Contact: 99513132 Accountant Indian male, 6 years experience up to ďŹ nalization in tally with reporting knowledge & good knowledge of payroll, having Oman D/L, NOC. Contact: 92540313

Having 26 years Gulf experienced Indian Finance Manager B.Com, MBA English, Arabic speaking driving license, NOC available.

Contact: 99811679 5 Years experienced front office & Banking, Indian male 28 yrs, hotel management Graduate. Searching for suitable position, English, Hindi, Malayalam & Arabic ďŹ&#x201A;uent.

NOC available. Contact - 91383167 Indian (Male) having 17+years Experience in Trading & Healthcare seeking senior Position in Accounts (11 years GCC Experience)currently on Resident Visa (NOC Available) and has a valid Omani Driving Licence. Contact: 91335026; skumartp@gmail.com Accountant , female , 1 &half years experience up to ďŹ nalization in tally, good knowledge in reporting, pursuing ACCA, valid D/L. Contact: 95373751 Chief Accountant/Finance Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Indian male, CA Finalist, having 20 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in Finance, Accounts, Audit, Finalization of Accounts, preparation of Project Reports etc., looking for immediate placement. 12 yrs. in Oman in Construction and Consultancy co., have Omani D/L, knows Tally. Contact 94041048, Email : jobmuscat49@gmail.com Accountant MBA ďŹ nance with 8 years experience on a visit visa.

Contact: 968 91736849 28/male/MBA - ďŹ nance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement. Contact 90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.com Accountant 8Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact 97712084 Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394 Chief Accountant well experienced with reputed group.

Contact : 98803439 / 97413784.

Indian male 36 yrs B.Com having 10 yrs experience (5 yrs in K.S.A) with valid GCC License accounting (Tally) & Marketing looking for suitable placement available in Oman visit visa. Contact: 95352176 Email: shences1980@gmail.com Indian male, 34 years, B.Com, experience in Accounts, Marketing & Administration over all more than 9 years of experience in GCC (Bahrain & Oman) is currently looking for suitable job having D/L & NOC. Contact: 99548543 Part time accounting workers up to ďŹ nalization, on monthly basis & yearly ďŹ nalization works.

Contact : 96247295 B.Com Graduate 10 years experience in Accounts & Auditing up to ďŹ nalization, Tally ERP with valid driving license. NOC available. Contact: 95716128 Email: jaiganesh.ganesh@gmail.com Indian male with good experience in Admin, Accounts, Tally ERP 9, looking for a suitable position. NOC available. Contact: 94834687 Indian male 42 yrs M.Com PGDCA Senior Finance Executive 15 years experience in IT & telecom, BPO companies, good experience up to ďŹ nalization, MIS reports budgeting, costing seeks suitable placement from reputed organization.

Contact: 95392251 Indian female, M.Com, DCA having 10+ years experience as Senior Accountant in leading Construction & Trading L.L.C in Muscat seeking suitable job, Oman driving license NOC available. Contact : 91609799 Fresher 24, ACCA Affiliate, Advanced diploma in Accounting and Business seeking suitable placement in Accounts, Finance or Audit with Oman driving license.

Contact - 92430152 Email - raju.rd619@gmail.com

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

Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415 QualiďŹ ed and experienced MBA post graduate with proven work exposure in Middle East & India, having more than 5.5 years of rich experience in accounts , project coordination and administration in (3.5 years UAE experience) oil and gas projects is currently looking for suitable job. Contact 93953613, Email-allen.mathew83@gmail.com Indian male 25 yrs, Graduate in commerce, overall 5 yrs exp in accounts/ ďŹ nance ďŹ eld. On visit visa. Immediately available. Contact 92836216 / muhammad.tausif623@gmail.com Well experienced Account M.Com available with NOC, Tally & ERP. Contact : 99035707 Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently in Muscat seeking suitable placement in Finance / Admin.

Contact: 94743790 Indian male 34 yrs, M.Com â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Finance with 5 yrs experience in Accounts in India, presently in visiting visa looking for a suitable placement. Contact: 93671785 Email: jeyan903@gmail.com ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in ďŹ nance. Contact: 99284193 Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement. contact 94879615,Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com Sudanese Accountant, Alexandria University Graduate bachelor of commerce Diploma of Marketing professional photographer worked in PR and social media for 2 years looking for a job in public relations media, social media or marketing.

Contact: 96976240 Indian, Kerala Male B.COM & B.PE, Currently on Visit Visa. Looking for a suitable job in Accounts, Store Keeper, Sales etc. Ready to join as early as possible. Contact: 96988923 email:- sajith3969@gmail.com

ADMIN 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 female with nearly 10 years of Oman experience in Administration & HR, seeking suitable placement. NOC available.

Contact: 99242841 Indian female 27 yrs MBA / HR 3.6 yrs exp HR/ Marketing / Customer Relation on visit visa.

Contact: 97205038 Email: chandpriya89@gmail.com Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817 Young Omani male have experience 12 years as P.R.O, CLERK Helper Supervisor Admin Supervisor, H.R Manager have diploma in H.S.E, IT and P.D.O license, looking for H.R position or P.R.O part time or full time. Contact: 95933288

ARCHITECT Architect looking for a freelance work in designing am modeling in 3D program and architecture.

Contact: 96041201 Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com Indian female diploma architect 6 years exp in Oman Engineering consultancy, valid Oman driving license. Contact: 96683293 / 97750870 Architect female 5 years experience seeking job. #96146645 Email: anjuovil@gmail.com

ARTIST Artist M.FA having 20 years experience of oil painting, water color, wall picture making & portrait in Oman seeking job with related Arts ďŹ eld. Contact: 92635029

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ENGINEER With 2 years exp in Telecom sector, currently on visit visa, looking for suitable placement.

Contact : 93919943 agneljerin@yahoo.com

Sudanese Male 35 yrs B.Sc Electronic System Engineering with 11 yrs. Experience in Gov/Private.

CISCO (CCNP-R&S) and Ethical hacking Íž , Ç&#x20AC;Ď´Íż Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ć&#x; ÄŽ Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x161;Í&#x2DC; Ć?Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;ŽŜĹ? ĹŹĹśĹ˝Ç ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x161;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E; ŽĨ ĹśÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x161;Ç Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;ĹŹ Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x161;ĹľĹ?ĹśĹ?Ć?Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x; ŽŜ Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; /d services management.

Email: gabaroki2k@gmail.com Mob:+97450475034

DESIGNER/DRAUGHTSMAN Architectural Draftsmen diploma in construction technology with 6 years experience in drafting and detailing as per British standard in Oman with valid Omani license looking for suitable opportunity Noc available. Call 94375897.

Revit, Autocad D/man, expected salary 200 OMR PH :92279784 Autocad works freelance, MEP, Civil works, Interior, 2d/3d, BOQ etc.

Contact 97103168 Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman.

Please Contact: 96489798, (+974) 66653780.

DRIVER Looking for driving job.

Contact: 93650209 Looking job L/Driving. Contact: 98726383 Driver with car Subaru 2008 model.

Contact: 99640986 Light Duty Driver Temporary.

Contact: 94022005 Light Vehicle Driver exp 8 years Omani driving license speak English, Arabic, Hindi, Education B.A. Contact: 98522914 Light driver with car.

Contact: 99141481 Driver light license looking for job.

Contact: 94035746 Looking for driving job.

Contact: 99518533 Driver Pakistani exp 4 years, looking for job. Contact: 94356465 Bangladeshi driver looking for job.

Contact: 97418036 Looking for driving job light 2 years exp. Contact: 91625977

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Indian male 24 years dynamic & professional B.Tech (Mech. Engg) with 1 year experience working on BPCL project in India seeks opening for suitable post, currently in Oman. Contac: 93672286 / 97772272 B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 24 with almost 1 year experience as Production Shift Engineer, has achieved training on HVAC Engineering design and has good hands on software like AutoCAD and HAP.Currently in Oman on a visit visa, looking for a suitable placement.Contact: 95065955 email: mjs.jazeb@gmail.com Quantity Surveyor / Site Engineer 6 years experience in Omani have valid driving license release available looking for immediate placement. Contact: 96394948 Chemical Engineer with MBA & experience looking for job.

Contact: 94908977 A Sudanese Mechanical Engineer Graduate from Malaysia, 6 years of work experience in projects, ďŹ&#x201A;uent in English & Arabic. NOC is available valid Omani driving license.

Contact: 95569340 Civil Diploma Engineer cum Quantity Survey male 7 years experience in Oman valid Oman D/L. Contact: 93356736 Email: jaleelvanimalkp@gmail.com

Email:

bonnythomas007@gmail.com

ENGG. / TECH./MECH.

CATERING Filipino Cabin steward / Linen vallet is looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: +968 91065438 or email: blonglive@gmail.com

Indian male MBA Finance & Marketing 25 yrs IBWJOH ZFBST PG FYQFSJFODF 'JOBODF .BSLFUJOH Contact: 95206140/ 96992013

Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrsexp seeks suitable position ina reputed company. NOC available.

Contact 96789711 Civil Engineer 8 years experience Structural buildings marine.

Available NOC release.

Contact: 92451323.

Email: zubairali134@yahoo.com Indian male Electrical Engineer, having 6 years gulf experience in designing, assembling, commissioning execution etc having valid GCC license too looking for a suitable.

Contact: 00968-98052942 Email: azamjeelani78@gmail.com HSE Engineer (B.E Mech+Diploma Safety+NEBOSH+OSHA) over 10yrs. Exp, (Visa Release Letter (NOC) available), seeking suitable placement, Mob:97061817, Email:jayanammu1977@gmail.com Civil Engineer (B.Tech), Indian male 24 years with 1+years Indian experience,(CertiďŹ ed in Staad Pro/ Quantity Survey/ Auto Cad).

Looking for a Suitable position.

Available In Sultanate of Oman (Muscat) on Visit Visa.

Contact 92835952. E-mail: mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com HVAC / MEP Engineer 10 yrs exp in tendering estimation, installation also have Omani driving license. Contact: 98532470 Email: ttchvac01@gmail.com Civil Engineer, B.Tech, 6 yrs experience with Omani driving license, local release available.

Contact 91693008 Indian female 25years M.E (power electronics) 3years experience in teaching profession looking for suitable job contact no 97003267 & 94214909 laliped106@gmail.com HSE Engineer / Advisor safety Fire Engineering Nebosh, OSHA & PDO HSE courses 15 years exp. NOC available seeking suitable placement. Contact: 94568700 Email: kurianjose2000@hayoo.com Electrical Engineer 1 year experience driving license, NOC available. Contact: 94879092 Mechanical Engineer 7 years experience HVAC, plumbing, ďŹ reďŹ ghting, metal formation, ďŹ&#x201A;uency in Arabic & English, driving license available. Contact: 90933863 Indian male Civil Engg. 11 years experience having Omani driving license, NOC available.

Contact: 95797286 Email: nasim.anzar@yahoo.com Sr. Quantity surveyor B.Tech (Civil Tech) above 8 years (7 years in Oman) having driving license NOC available. Contact: 92324791 QS Civil diploma Indian having 14 years, (4 years in Oman) experience with driving license seeking suitable placement. N.O.C available.

Contact: 93088600 B. Tech Electronics and Communication ENGINEER With 6 months experience in Dell, India, CCNP, CCNA CertiďŹ ed, on visit visa, looking for a suitable opening in networking domain.

Contact: 99243214 / 99135638, Email: rassalshaji@yahoo.com MS Industrial, BSc Mechatronic Engineer 3 years experience of maintenance & management with NOC. Contact: 94887665 Email: mechatron_mt@yahoo.com Civil Engineer, young Indian having almost 2 years experience looking for a challenging position seeks suitable position in Oman/ GCC. Please contact 92718490, Email ID: uvais.pk82@gmail.com

Indian, B.Tech Civil Engineer, fresh, seeking suitable job.

Contact 99105402 / 91426175, Email : vairavi07@gmail.com

Instrumentation Engineer, Indian male 25 years having over 2 years experience in calibration, testing and maintenance of ďŹ eld instruments, looking for a suitable position, available in Oman for visit.

Contact: 91228010

Mechanical Engineer 2 years experience as HVAC design & drafting, CAD, MEP Engg.

Contact: 90150913

Civil Engineer with 6+ years in Supervision designing & Q.C expert in much civil softwares, NOC available. Contact: 90719263

An Iraqi civil with more than 30 years experience in (Iraq and G.C.C) looking for a job, (N.O.C) available. Contact: 96561306 Email: iq.bgd.mnsr@gmail.com Indian male, Mechanical Engineer having 1year experience, on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact:97416564, Email:jovinmathias@gmail.com Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 90164912 Young Indian, Engineering in Bio-technology, Bio-chemical and Chemical, looking for a challenging placement in Oman.

Contact 97607000. Email: sivasankarjayakumar@gmail.com B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 33 with 6+ years experience in GCC in MEP building construction ďŹ eld (execution and design of HVAC,ďŹ reďŹ ghting,plumbing), with D/L, NOC available Contact 96978380, Email: prajithks@gmail.com Diploma Engineering Instrumentation Technician, 2 years experience skills calibration & installation etc.

Contact: 98963344 / 96946408 Email: anfeeranfu4@gmail.com Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961 Indian male Electrical and Electronic Engineer (EEE) (1 year exp) currently on visit visa looking a suitable job skills - Electrical & Construction works. Contact : 98180547 / 99287293 Indian male 24 ,B.E ( E.C.E ) graduate with 3 years of experience in the ďŹ elds of BMS and Low current systems and has good knowledge about Electronic Security Systems, currently working in Oman, NOC Available. Contact:-94737033/ mohdmuhafez45@gmail.com

IT Mechanical Engineer (B.Tech) Indian male with 2 year experience, AREA OF INTEREST Work on Oil Rigs, Work as an QA/ QC inspector, Ultrasonic testing, Radiographic testing.

Contact: +91 9567526566 Email: adujohnson10@gmail.com Procurement Coordinator Indian male 30 yrs B.Com (Computers) 4 years experience in Saudi Arabia Construction Company looking for any suitable position on visit visa till 18 June 2016.

Contact: 0968 98590811 Email: ibrahimhashmi220@gmail.com Indian male, Structural Engineer looking for job in structural design ďŹ eld. Having 6 years of experience in design ďŹ eld. Residing in Muscat.

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Contact 96570891

Mechanical Engineer (Sudanese) 3 years experience : Fire ďŹ ghting, HSE, Design, Production.

Contact: 93642704 Email: mohamedfdl87@gmail.com

Indian male B-tech 8 years experience as senior electrical project engineer / QC engineer on visit visa seeks suitable placement.

Contact 94094543 Email: anwar425@gmail.com

Automobile Mechanic ITI 3 years experience marine mechanical ďŹ tter 2 yrs experience.

Contact 93674847

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

Aeronautical Engineer ďŹ&#x201A;uent in English Nationality Indian, 24 yrs looking for job in Engineering, marketing Sales operations.

Contact : 98071407 Email: vishnumuraly@outlook.com

Pakistani male Diploma Civil Engineer 4yrs exp in Oman bulling & mega projects, valid license Oman.Contact:98921022

Mechanical Engineer experience maintenance of pumping stations production line machinery turbine for power plant good communications skills, planning follow up Engineer projects HSE awareness trained multiple design software looking for job.

Contact 949064473 / 96654019 Pakistan Civil Engineer Diploma having 5 years experience, AutoCAD, Quantity Surveying Diploma looking for job on visit visa.

Contact: 97814095 Civil Engineer fresh Graduate with Omani driving license looking for job in any company. Contact: 91745797 / 99190898 Email: alio_abdo@hotmail.com HSE Officer more than 10 yrs experience in Construction, oil & gas looking for suitable job, NOC available. Contact: 99626821 Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.

PH: 93837973

EDUCATION/TRAINING Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact : 99739415 / 92091528 Indian male, M.Tech Graduate in Chemical Process Control Engineering looking for lecturing jobs, currently in Oman. Contact : 98352288 Indian male in English, M.Phill, B.Ed with 5 years experience in College teaching & good administrative skill is looking for a suitable placement in Education Institutions or offices.

Contact: 98260529 / 97297939 Email: samsundarlit@gmail.com

IT Filipino Male: 35 yrs, with 3yrs Technical & Customer Service, 2yrs Online Ad Serving, 1yr dministrative work experiences looking for suitable job. Contact 97852816

Civil Engineer (Indian male) 5 years experience in Oman with valid Omani driving license & NOC looking for suitable opportunity.

Contact: 93101283

Indian male 3 years experience in IT as Linux Administrator & 1 year experience in Amazon EC2 Cloud at Wipro Technologies Bangalore seeking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 92889678 Email: amalpathikal@gmail.com

Senior Land Surveyor 23 yrs Oman, UAE & Egypt GPS, T.S Construction roads infrastructure oil feed electric works OHL, UGC grid , primary substation processing data. Contact: 95326927 / 92928981 Email: sdsda802@gmail.com

Indian female 30 yrs B.Tech (IT) & MBA 6 yrs work experience in India & Oman experience in conducting video conferencing, conďŹ guring automated solution systems, seeking a suitable placement in Oman. Contact: 92689823 Email: jobymees2014@gmail.com

Indian Male, MCA Graduate, 15 yrs exp in ERP, CSM CertiďŹ ed, seeking suitable role.NOC Available. Contact : GSM : 90189284 Email: meetlibran@gmail.com Indian male Networking Technician having 8 years experience (6 years in Gulf) seeking suitable jobs. Currently on visit visa.

Contact: 98269614 Email: saji.krishnan@gmail.com

MEDICAL Staff Nurse seeking job for nurse with 2 years experience in India with visit visa, passed with 51% Oman prometric. Contact: 91451935

Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact: 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com

Senior female staff Nurse with MOH license, over 25 years experience in Operation Theatre, Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, General , Plastic and reconstructive surgery looking for suitable opportunities in Oman. NOC available.

Call: 92098423

3 years experience in IT Software ďŹ eld, seeking suitable jobs.

Contact: 96350234, Email : greeshmavkannan@gmail.com

D- Pharm Pharmacist 17 years experience Ayurvedic Panchakarma Masseurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3 years experience.

Contact: 93672452

Indian 25 years BCA Graduate with 3 years IT experience (Desktop Support) seeking suitable job. Contact: 94170892

Indian female Dentist specialized Endodontist looking for suitable placement, prometric completed.

Contact: 96410448

4 years as Network Engineer (CCNA- MCTIP) very good in Arabic & English, having valid license.

Contact: 99813988 Indian male 40 years BSc & diploma in logistics, 16 yrs experience (6 yrs in GCC) in logistics, storekeeping & spare parts, seeking suitable placement. NOC available.

Contact: 98966849 IT Support Engineer, Exp 3 years in Oman 2 years in India.

Contact: 94672759 Indian female M.Sc Computer Science seeking suitable placement in Muscat area.

Contact: 98660672

HOSPITALITY Indian male 31yrs old with hotel management degree, 3 yrs experience in F&B services at 5 star hotel Dubai, 05 yrs in American 06 star cruiseliner has butler.

Has Oman driving license.

Contact 99859150

MISCELLANEOUS BS in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 years(Power Plants).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com Indian Female, 25 Years - MSc Biotechnology, 1yr exp. in Microbiology, Looking for suitable job.

Mobile: 92619048, Email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com Indian male GYM instructor ďŹ tness trainer on visit visa looking for a suitable job. Contact : 92802307 Indian male, 28, post graduate, 6+ yrs exp in Oman in sales (back office) & credit control with valid Oman D/L looking for suitable lacements. NOC available.

Contact: 92066 523 3yrs exp. in warehouse operations (including pharmaceutical). Well knowledge in WMS & ERP, looking for suitable job. Ph. 95576686, E: sijofranz@gmail.com (UAE visa holder, currently in Oman)

MANAGER Workshop Manager having 30 years gulf and abroad experience in plants & machineries, heavy duty trucks, readymix batching plants & crushers, water well drill rigs, rock blasting machineries etc. kindly contact @ 97145088.

MEDICAL M.O.H license Dentist, good experience looking for suitable position preferably in Muscat.

Contact: 92522562 Veterinary Doctor 7 years experience Indian male wife in MOH with family visa need job.

Contact: 98107162 Email: drnmpvet4u@yahoo.com Indian female Dentist (BDS) having MOH license & completed data ďŹ&#x201A;ow looking suitable job.

Contact: 98437191

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE Indian, 20 years experience in Oman as personal assistant / office manager / executive secretary / administrator / business development asst. seeks job change. Release available. Contact 99168054.

Indian Female, 25 Years - MSc Looking for suitable job.

Mobile: 92619048, Email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment.

Call: 95244761 Looking for part time job Secretarial / Data Entry / Documentation available every day after 5:00 pm Friday / Saturday full day area preferred Ruwi/ CBD/ MBD / Al Khuwair. Contact: 90414827

SKILLED LABOR Plumber / Electrician 10 years experienced, NOC available.

Contact: 91636185

TOURS & TRAVELS Indian female B.Com (Tourism and Travel Management) & also with IATA / UFTAA Foundation Diploma, fresher, 21 year old, looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 92300931

SALES / MARKETING Filipino Male, 28 years Old. Looking for job, Have experience in Rent a Car/ Cargo & Logistics / Real Estate/ Customer Care Executive / Sale Executive & Marketing/ Shop In- Charge. Hard working w/ good computer and communication skill. GSM: 97761075 MBA - HR. 10+ years of experience (Age:29). Training, Team Management, Client Relationship Management and Customer Service. on visit visa - Sunil Balu 95434193 Indian male 24 yrs Sales cum Driver, 3 years experience in Saudi with valid Saudi D/L, on visit visa.

Contact: 98154352 Experienced Salesman looking for job with Omani D/L. #97900338 Seeking suitable placement in purchase stone with 8 years experience in Oman, now in visit visa.

Contact: 97332401 Indian Male MBA, 5 years Building Materials Project Sales experience in Oman, NOC available, seeking for placement.

Contact - 90655903,99325544 35 years male, Lebanese holding British passport, 10 years of experience in procurement, Omani Government tenders, setup marketing plans & strategies, importing, Organizing events, management, have car, NOC available. Contact 94123939 Email: 002015r@gmail.com B. Com 2 years experience in Sales Marketing Logistics Accounts and Front office Contact 95506048

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B.Com, Sales Executive 30 yrs, 5 years experience with D/L. Contact: 94501264 Email: thajumalur66@yahoo.com / sirajmalurcity@gmail.com Looking for job Executive purchase logistics 10 years experience with NOC & d/license. Contact: 91432512 Indian male 5 yrs exp in sales / marketing seeking for job.

Contact: 98427473 27, Indian female B.Com Graduate with 4 years experience in procurement and purchases on family visa looking for immediate and suitable placement. Contact: 95828986

Indian male Electrician(EEE) 2 years good working experience searching for suitable job. mail ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Contact;918148336160 / 918300136160 Female, 31 yrs Accounts Assistant (MBA Finance), 5 yrs experience in Accounts field. Contact 94068969 5 years experienced (Front office & Banking), Indian Male (28 years. Hotel Management graduate), searching for suitable position. English, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic fluent. Noc available. Contact:91383167 Indian male Electrician(EEE ).

Two years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail id ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Name; Antony Ajin.

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Indian female 29 years Post Graduate with computer Knowledge 2 years of Oman experience in coordinator & 5 years of experience in customer service, client relation officer with excellent communication skill seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 95337665

Economics Specialist: Female , MA & M.Phil/PhD_ in ECONOMICS .

10 years experience Banking/Lecturer/Customer Service/Trainer currently Looking for job Contact cell:97457248

Indian male 33 yrs Graduate 8 years Sales & Marketing experience in Oman looking for suitable placement, D/L & NOC available, Contact 99164461 Email: mskooliyil@gmail.com

Female Architect on visiting visa, two years’ experience, graduated from School of Planning and Architecture (under MHRD). Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup and creative visualization. Email saatvika.frozenmusic@gmail.com.

Contact 00968-94057427.

Indian female BSc, B. Ed, MBA (Marketing) seeks suitable placement in marketing section.

Contact: 95041134 Email: divya.vini@gmail.com Indian male 37 years MBA graduate in marketing with 9yrs of experience in UAE in field of brand promotions & marketing with UAE D/L on a visit seeking suitable position. Conatct 95792820 Indian Male, 26 M.Com with 4 yrs of Experience in Accounting & Administration in a Financial Company in India, seeks suitable job, Currently in India.

Contact: India:-+918907212253 Akhil:-93626288, Email: Sumeshpsmkr1989@gmail.com Indian Male, MBA marketing 5 yrs exp. in sales & 4 yrs in FMCG sector, looking for best opportunity. NOC available.

Contact: 96001877 Indian male Graduate with 18 years of Marketing experience presently in Oman on family visit visa, looking for best opportunity.

Contact: 96168687 Email: dhibupaul@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Indian male, 26 years 3 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures Aware of int. Standards, B tech in Mech Engg. Contactrahulkunnath23@gmail.com Mob-00917350860889 Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 4 years of experience in same field looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact : 93979084 / 97351786, E-mail : mohammednsr126@gmail.com Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 2 years of experience in same field looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact : 93979084 / 97351786, E-mail : mohammednsr126@gmail.com Indian female, B.Tech Computer Science with 3 years experience seeking full time job in IT support, Teaching, HR. Contact: 95933507 / 97485997 Indian male 26 yrs (MBA) Specialized in Marketing have 2 yrs heavy equipment sales experience, have GCC driving license looking suitable job in Oman.

Contact: 99180369 Email: khajaaftab@gmail.com Indian female, 31 years (B.A., D.Ed) having 6 yrs of teaching experience in CBSE schools in India well versed with electronics devices teaching, good computer knowledge presently on visit visa looking for suitable job.

Contact: 97135319 Email: nk.lucky1@gmail.com Indian male diploma in automobiles & MBA in insurance motor claim surveyor and processor, looking for a suitable placement in Insurance company 15 years of experience working in Middle East, Dubai & Saudi Arabia. Contact : 95467981

Room available for family / bachelor opposite to o.K. Center, Ruwi. Gsm 942-888-63

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SALES / MARKETING Sales 2 years B.Com male 24 yrs, Indian. Contact: 00968 94212636 naveed.ahmeed315@gmail.com

ACC. AVAILABLE

Sudanese male, 5 years experience in supply chain (warehouse management, logistics and procurement) Contact : 90644186 Indian female , M.B.A, 8 Yrs of Experience in Oil and Gas industry, Trading & contracting companies. working as an Unit Manager for MNC, HR Coordinator and Office admin for local companies. seeking suitable placement immediately.

Contact 99179709.

Indian male, 44 Years, Plumbing Supervisor, holding Omani Driving license, having 14 Years of experience in Oman and 8 years in India.

Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 95154414 Email- pthariff@yahoo.com Indian male, 24 yrs, B. Com Graduate more than 1 year experienced in accounts planning to come for a family visit in oman seeking for a suitable placement.

Contact : 99334770/ 997 43 709 Regin Accountant male Indian, 2 years experience doing accounts in tally and excel searching for suitable job.

EMAIL – regin1690@gmail.com, Mobile No : +91 7373387282 Indian Female Electronics System Eng. UK Graduate. Programmer Micro Controller Robot, Eng. Analysis, Instrumentation & Control, Eng. Projects, Integrated Circuit Eng., Electrical and Fluid Drives, Analogue Electronics, Wireless Systems, seeking suitable post, on Visiting Visa. Contact: 97848075, s.dinesh1508@gmail.com Indian male (B.E) Quality Controller and Supervising. 3 year good working experience. Better knowledge in quality control technique.

Searching for suitable job. Mail: muthujagadeeshjkm@gmail.com, Contact: GSM : +91 9786418033 / 968 91894487 Indian male electrician (EEE), 2 years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail id ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Contact; 918148336160 / 918300136160 Indian Male, 44 Years, Plumbing Supervisor, holding Omani Driving license, having 14 Years of experience in Oman and 8 years in India.

Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 95154414 Email- pthariff@yahoo.com Indian Male, Post graduate with 10yrs experience in Gulf & 4.6yrs in Oil & Gas experience with SAP and ERP exposure. Finalization, MIS, Auditing, Budgeting, AP &AR, Tax, etc., with Oman D/L seeking suitable placement. NOC available.

Contact: 91743376 Indian male electrician(EEE ).

Two years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail ; antonyajin15@gmail. com. Antony Ajin.G, Contact: 91 8148336160 / 91 8300136160 Indian Male, 23, BBA graduate, fresher, looking for a job in sales (indoor). No driving license.

Contact: 94032041 Mail: azzamsiddique1@gmail.com

Indian male 33 years, B.Com, having 6 years experience in Oman.

Tally & ERP looking for suitable placement. Mobile no :98492921 Skilled multilingual individual with 33years of excellent experience in management and banking at a nationalized bank; seeking better job opportunities with challenging responsibilities.

E-mail: leena3857@yahoo.com, call : 97848075 Sri Lankan female, 27 years, qualified English Language professional with 6 years of lecturing, managerial, marketing experience, seeking suitable position in education industry. Contact (+968) 93017330, (+968) 98445287 Email: wijayawardane.bhagya@gmail.com.

Indian Male, 24, B.Com Graduate with 1 year experience in Oman looking for a job in accounting.

Contact – 96619348 Indian male 24 ,B.E ( E.C.E ) graduate with 3 years of experience in the fields of BMS ,Low current systems and has good knowledge of HV and LV, currently working in Oman, NOC Available. Contact : 94737033, mail : mohdmuhafez45@gmail.com Pakistani Male, Land Surveyor with work experience in Dubai Seeks suitable job in Oman.

Contact: 94347288 Indian male, 25 yrs, more than 5 years experience in Dubai, Looking for a suitable placement for jobs related to sales, marketing, coordination and support. Contact: 95140445, syedfaraz97681@gmail.com Indian Male, Post graduate with 10yrs experience in gulf & 4.6yrs in Oil & Gas experience with SAP and ERP exposure. Finalisation, MIS, Auditing, Budgeting, AP &AR, Tax, etc., with Oman D/L seeking suitable placement. NOC available.

Contact: 91743376 Indian Male, 23, BBA graduate, fresher on visit visa, looking for a job in sales. Contact: 94032041 Mail: azzamsiddique1@gmail.com IT professional, B.E. in IT, CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, 3yrs exp. in IT, valid Omani D/L seeking suitable placement in IT/Network/Server support/ Retail sales. Contact 91496939 Indian female, B.Tech Computer Science, 5 years experience in teaching in India currently on visit visa seeking for a suitable position in teaching, IT or administration.

E mail: rincy87@gmail.com Accountant male Indian, 2 years experience, doing accounts in tally & excel seeks suitable job.

EMAIL – regin1690@gmail.com, Contact +91 7373387282 B.E (Mechanical) 12 years industrial sales, 1 year Muscat experience, presently in India , immediately ready to join.

Contact :917338899372 , email id : ganesh2008sep@gmail.com Indian female B.Com, 1 year experience in Oman, experience in wings account package and knowledge of tally. Looking for Accounting job. Presently in Family visa.

Contact: 93491124 & 92054531 Indian male, M.Com, 7 years Oman experience in the field of accounts and valid oman driving license & NOC. Good knowledge in SAP, Tally, Oracle, MS office and Excel seeks suitable placement.

Contact 92859733 Indian Male, 23, BBA graduate with approx. 2 years experience in India and UAE is looking for job in sales / marketing.

Contact: 94032041; Mail: azzamsiddique1@gmail.com Filipino I.T. with 5 years experience looking for suitable job in Oman.

Contact: +968 91183514 or email delarama_ryan_t@yahoo.c om Male Indian, 8 years of experience doing desktop engineer, software implementation, system admin, searching for suitable job. Email: thiruvazhimarban.ciet@gmail. com, mobile: +919171447997 / +919894357260 B.E. (Mechanical) 12years industrial sales one year Muscat experience, Presently in India, Immediately ready to join.

Contact :917338899372 , email id : ganesh2008sep@gmail.com Looking for a part time accounting job, additional experience in admin & store - purchase. #99196621

ACCA affiliate, B.Sc Degree holder, 3 years experience in audit and finance at Big 6, Male, Looking for suitable placement. NOC release available. Contact:95140445, a.saran891@gmail.com

Part- Time Accountant, well experienced senior accountant ,capable of doing all type of accounting works up to finalization, Budgeting, Bank financing requirements, taxation work etc available. Contact : : 98803439

Indian Male 47 years MBA-Operations Management with total 25 Yrs exp inclusive of 9 yrs in Oil & Gas sector in Oman, having valid Omani D/L & NOC available , seeks challenging position in SCM/ Logistics/ Procurement in any Sector. GSM-94236414.

Mail id – jayamurli@gmail.com

Indian Female seeking a job in Back Office and Accountancy, 8+ years proven experience as a dynamic candidate with excellent Excel & Communication skills.

Quick learner and Team player.

Currently on Family Visa.

Contact 94093154, 91746890, Email: joyjohn_hhh@yahoo.com

Indian male with 5 year Oman Sales Experience with valid Oman D/L, looking for suitable position.

Mobile:97221624, Email:saileshpkhanna@gmail.com

Sri Lankan Male, 31 years. 6 years experience as an Accounts Executive, (Languages can speak Urdu/ Arabic, English written & spoken) .

Contacts: 99782930/ lalindra1st@yahoo.com

Male, Indian, 25, 5 years experience in Dubai; looking for permanent placement in Oman for jobs related to sales, coordination and marketing. Contact: +971563664701 syed97681@gmail.com Male, 23, with experience in UAE & India, looking for job in sales / marketing. Contact: 94032041 Sr. Accountant, WITH Oman D/L & 8.5 yrs exp, 7.5 yrs Oman & 1 yr India in manufacturing, trading & contracting Cos, independently handling all accounting, finance, banking, L/C, import, export & finalization seeks placement, srjob12@gmail.com Procurement/Tender & Contract Procurement /logistics & freight Specialist /Oil Field / petrochemical/Engineer /MBA /SAP certify / 15yrs Rich Experience/ Import &export Specialist / Oil Field experience/ coordinator / World Wide supplier network /Noc available Looking for challenging Position Contact: 97813849, Email Id:vved76@gmail.com Male, 23, with experience in UAE & India, looking for job in sales / marketing. Contact: 94032041 Indian Male Accountant. Completed MBA with 1 year experience, good working knowledge in Tally & Excel. Searching for suitable job. Email : jovin8910@gmail. com, Contact : 919715874548 , 918015907437 BS in Electrical engineering, experience : 6 years in electrical installation and maintenance #99817032, Email : engmmg24@yahoo.com Indian male electrician(EEE ).

Two years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail antonyajin15@gmail. com, : Contact; 918148336160 / 918300136160 Electrical & Electronics diploma Engineer Indian male 23 years, 2 years experience in Electrical field/good experience in Electronics MCU projects currently in visit visa please do not hesitate to Contact; 93047707 Email: adilm89@gmail.com Indian male 30 yrs, holding valid driving license, having 5 years of experience in sales, looking for suitable position.

Contact # 90552942/94355626 Indian male Diploma in Electronics, having 3 years of experience in the hardware and networking field, also worked in construction company Mabela for 6 months as supervisor, trying to get driving license. Contact: - +96897017866.

Business Management Graduate with 12 years of experience in Oman, Worked with catering, medical, IT groups seeks suitable placement in Finance/purchase/ insurance sector, NOC Available.

Email, saima.gangawali@gmail. com, Mob 94258301 Indian male Network Cabling Technician (19-years gulf experience) seeking for suitable placement. mobile no: 0091-8089909265 (India), email: mohithavp@gmail.com Indian female (27 yrs) MBA(IT), BCA,CCNA.2year experience in IT operations in Oman. Graduated from Oman with good analytical, communicating & programming skills, presented in international conference, seeking suitable positions. contact:93672143.e-mail id:fathima. shoukath@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer, Indian, Male,5 years experience in GCC & India, looking for permanent placement in Oman. NOC Release Available. Contact: 00968-95140445; noorullahanas@gmail.com

HSE Engineer, Indian male, 5.5 Plus years experience in Oil & Gas. Working in Shclumberger.NEBOSH, IOSH, & NDT Certified, M Tech in HSE. CONTACT-krish.569@gmail. com Mobile- +91 9867016808 Sri Lankan Male, 31 years. 6 years experience as an Accounts Executive, (Languages can speak Urdu/ Arabic, English written & spoken). #99782930/ lalindra1st@yahoo.com Indian male, M. Com with 3 yr Oman Exp in Accounts with valid NOC & D/L on Visit Visa, available to join immediately . GSM :94744575 B.S.C in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 Years (Power Plant).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com Senior accountant ,NOC available, more than 5 years exp., born & bought up in Oman, Accounting upto finalization, computer skills tally9, Sage ERP accpac 500(6.0A), Vcams , Audit ,valid Oman D/L, languages known English ,Arabic, Hindi. can join immediately. Tel: 96339599, mailahmedmohdkhan@gmail.com Indian male with 10+ years of working experience (security solutions, event management) on visit visa seeks suitable placement. #97945269, hkkrishna@gmail.com Petrochemicals Specialist, Chemical, MBA 18 YEARS EXPERIENC IN OIL FIELDS COM, RAW MATERIAL , polymer, SPACIALISED IN Procurement /COMMECIAL/ PURCHASE / LOGISTICS / SCM/Planning & sound knowledge of technical requirement for any manufacture plant Forecasting, Distribution, Vendors Development, LC opening/ establishment coordination with NOC available. Contact:97813849 SCM / LOGISTICS/ PROCUREMENT - 25 Yrs exp - Indian Male - Oil & Gas, Manufacturing Sector - Having valid Oman D/L & NOC available. Seeks Challenging senior position. GSM-94236414, Email ID - jayamurli@gmail.com 33 year old Filipina with experience in Tele performance, Manila call centre, now working as Waitress in Qatar seeking suitable post.

Local contact 99022484 Indian Male 28 years, Mechanical Engineer (Diploma) with 2 years’ exp., Automobile ITI NCVT, CSWIP-BGAS Painting QC Grade-2, NDT Level-2, ISO Lead Auditor QA (IRCA), Piping QC & Isometric Drawings, WPS & WPQR, available on Visit Visa, seeks suitable job.

Contact: 90653733, libinthomaslt@gmail.com Light Duty Driver, Fluent in English, Arabic. Well knowledge of Oman Areas looking for suitable placement. Contact 97950869 IT Administrator with 6 yrs of GCC experience, now in Dubai (visit visa).seeking suitable placement in UAE. Contact :00971-565598176, email:aneeshngr@gmail.com Indian Male, 24 yrs, looking for any type of job, qualification is Diploma in Electronics with 3 years of experience in the hardware an networking field an also worked in construction company Mabelah for 6 months as supervisor, having valid D/L. Contact : - +96897017866.

Indian Male: 23yrs, MBA in Marketing from UK (United Kingdom), looking for a job, currently in Muscat in visit. No: 97210361 / 95357513, Email: sharanshetty3@gmail.com Highly experienced mechanical/ steel structural fabrication engineer looking for suitable placement. NOC available.Contact 99860714, hussain20173@gmail.com.

Furnished apartment for rent, two rooms, majlis, hall, kitchen.

Near Carrefour al-mawalah.

Contact 99336776 One room available in 2BHK in Al Falaj area for Executive bachelor only. Contact 99131742.

Room for rent in Qurum attached bathroom and kitchen.

Contact: 99664703 Sharing accommodation near ISD. Contact: 99657340 Furnished sharing accommodation available at Walja family / Ex bachelor. Contact: 93223278 Room with attached bathroom for a family in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 97167857 Room available for Executive bachelor at Al Hail. Contact 96234708 Independent room in Qurum / Hail. Contact: 95529970 Furnish bedroom with attach bathroom for executive bachelor.

Contact: 97704794 1 BHK appartment for rent in Al Khoud Shabiya near mazoon mosque for rent (next to alkhoud medical center and squ) MOB: 93913224 Room with attached bathroom and sharing kitchen available for Executive bachelor or small family at wadikabir.

Contact 93049849 Furnished room attached bath for Indian bachelor, Al-Falaj Ruwi & lady Wadi Kabir near Mars hypermarket.

CONTACT 96202458/96761960 Sharing Accommodation available for working ladies opposite Al Nadhah Hospital. Preferably Indians. Room with seperate toilet and sharing kitchen.RO.90.

Contact 96524717 Room available in Mumtaz area 1 room, 1 Bathroom, Kitchen & 1 room, common bathroom. Interested pleasecontact 92680041 Mr. Altaf

ACC. WANTED Urgently required Villa with 8 rooms near Bausher/Ghala/Al Ansab area for accommodation of Staff from a reputed company in Oman. Interested party may contact - Mr. Pramith 99694150

NRI 910 sq ft furnished flat at Qupem Goa. Contact: 97094797 For immediate sale an attractive 3 BHK villa with servant room plus adjoining plot at Lonavala, India.

Contact 91 8308009040

WANTED Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY 2016

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

‘Let us engage deeper in nation building’ I

greet with great pride and joy the entire Filipino nation, including our kababayans overseas, as we commemorate the 118th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.

More than a hundred years ago, Filipinos laid down their lives for the sovereign Philippines of the present.

It was a long bloody struggle as our forebears, through their words and deeds, fought against those who supM E S S A G E O F S E C R E TA RY O F F O R E I G N A F FA I R S

‘Philippines now widely hailed as a dynamic economic hub’

ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN years ago, bound by the desire for liberty, equality and justice, our forefathers valiantly took a collective stand to break free and fight for self-rule, and triumphed with the birth of the Filipino nation and our people’s independence.

To this day, we continue to walk the path of our heroes. Against every difficulty, we have always come together as a people, united by our selfless love for the country and the strong sense of duty to our fellow Filipinos.

In the past six years, the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III has worked tirelessly to deepen the meaning of our freedom to each and every Filipino. Bold structural reforms were taken to successfully deliver on our renewed hopes for better lives.

With the conviction that transparent, open and streamlined processes allow for greater growth, programs were directed to broaden civic engagement and participation in governance, and to fortify the highest standards of integrity, accountability and trustworthiness in the country’s public leadership.

As a result, the Philippines is now widely acknowledged for its steady

rise as a dynamic economic growth hub with sustainable inclusive development, a vital and responsible member of the global community committed to uphold and abide by the rule of law and as a stronghold for democracy with its constituent values that places primacy on the dignity and worth of the human being.

In celebrating 118 years of Philippine Independence, the Department of Foreign Affairs remains resolute and determined to serve, defend, and advance our fundamental interests in the diplomatic frontlines: the peace and security of the nation, the growth of the economy, and the rights and welfare of our people overseas and even those at home.

It has been often said that for us to build the future, we must honor the past. In keeping with this year’s theme of “Kalayaan 2016: Pagkakaisa, Pag-aambagan at Pagsulong,” our celebration of our freedom is a powerful reminder of the true measure of our strength as a country; that is how we can bravely seize the challenges, and together — as one people passionately driven by a shared vision of greatness — we can prevail.

Mabuhay ang Kalayaan at ang Sambayanang Pilipino!

— Jose Rene D. Almendras

pressed our freedom and violated our rights. Our heroes emerged triumphant because of their solidarity, courage, and passion. They broke the shackles of abuse, inequality, and violence that once terrorized our people so that we may all enjoy the liberty, dignity and hope we possess today.

This occasion coincides with our nation’s celebration of another victory: Our journey on the Daang Matuwid has allowed us to reap

the gains of reform. Six years have passed and we are well on our way towards resurgence. I call on all of you to engage deeper in nationbuilding, remain steadfast on the path of morality and justice, and always protect the weak and marginalised, as we transition to the next chapter of our country’s narrative.

Again, may we all have a happy and meaningful Philippine Independence Day. — Benigno S. Aquino III

AMBASSADOR’S MESSAGE

Oman and Philippines continue to strive for closer bilateral relations

For the relations between the Philippines and Oman, it may be recalled that in 2015, we celebrated the 35th Anniversary of the Establishment of Bilateral Relations between our two countries THE YEAR 2016 marks the 118th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.

We celebrate the occasion, which reminds us of the day, 118 years ago, when the Philippines became the first independent republic in Asia, with the first unfurling of our national flag and the first singing of our national anthem, Lupang Hinirang (“Beloved Land”).

Since then, our people have moved forward in establishing and protecting their democratic values.

Thus, the recent national elections are seen as an affirmation of the Philippines’ stability as a democracy. The new leaders of our nation were voted into office in an exercise which local and foreign observers have described as transparent and orderly on the whole.

As the Philippines transitions into its new leadership, the theme for this year’s celebration takes on a deeper meaning: “Pagkakaisa, Pagaambagan at Pagsulong” (Unity,

Participation and Progress). Staying united on key issues will be crucial for our people, and we need to support the incoming government in its move to consolidate the gains of the past administration and increase the share in wealth and power of a greater number of the Filipino people. With the Philippines having become one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, with a sustained average growth of 6.2% in the last six years — 6.9 percent in the first quarter of 2016 — there is much potential for the country to become one of the top-performing economies in the next decade.

In its foreign relations, the Philippines will continue to pursue an independent and principled foreign policy, focusing on attaining national and economic security, and the promotion and protection of the welfare of Filipino nationals in foreign lands. It will continue to engage the international community to attain the common goals

of upholding international law and promoting peace and humanitarian values.

For the relations between the Philippines and Oman, it may be recalled that in 2015, we celebrated the 35th Anniversary of the Establishment of Bilateral Relations between our two countries. With the able and wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, Oman has long been a welcoming host to Filipinos who have come to work in the Sultanate and helped build its economy. We continue to strive for closer relations, not only in the field of labor but in other untapped sectors such as trade, education and culture. Early this year, we held the 2nd Joint Bilateral Consultation Meeting to discuss matters of mutual concern.

We likewise signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cultural Cooperation and are considering a number of agreements in the areas of trade, investments and services.

With daily direct flights between the Philippines and Oman since 2014, these areas are very promising indeed.

I therefore invite the Omani people to visit the Philippines to see for themselves the abundant possibilities for investment and trade, in the areas of tourism, real estate, agriculture and fisheries, manufacturing — including ship-building and pharmaceuticals — IT and business process outsourcing (BPO). I’m sure they will find much to discover and exceed their expectations in my country.

The Philippines clearly has the momentum to sustain its economic growth into the future. With the new administration taking office on June 30, it has already been actively working towards a smooth transition in harnessing the participation of the Filipino people in building a 21st century nation whose promise has come to fruition. — Narciso T. Castañeda

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Philippines ranks 8th in world as top medical tourism destination

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he Philippines was ranked 8th among the top medical tourism destinations in the world in 2015, ahead of countries such as Japan and France, according to a list compiled by the International Healthcare Research Center and the Medical Tourism Association (MTA), a global non-profit association for medical tourism and international patient industry which represents healthcare providers, governments, insurance companies, employers and other buyers of healthcare.

According to the MTA index, Canada emerged as the top medical tourism destination worldwide, providing the most suitable economical, secure and cultural environment, and an acceptable healthcare cost. The UK and Israel came second and third, respectively. Singapore ranked 4th, ahead of Costa Rica (5th), Italy (6th), and Germany (7th).

Clients of the Philippines for medical tourism come from East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan), Sri Lanka, the Pacific Islands (Guam, Palau, Marshall Islands, and Micronesia), Australia, North and South America, Europe and the United Kingdom, and the Gulf states. Filipino expats and overseas Filipino workers likewise prefer to have their medical procedures done in the country.

The Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Health

(DOH) and Department of Trade and Industry-Board of Investments (DTI-BOI) have a joint programme to promote Philippine medical tourism. This informal partnership resulted in a roadmap that identified five major segments in the international medical travel sector: tourists, who come for spa and other wellness services; medical tourists, who avail of low-acuity medical procedures; medical travelers, who purposely come to specifically avail of more complex procedures; international patients, including overseas Filipino workers, expats, and retireers; and accompanying guests, either friends or immediate kin of travelers.

To date, medical tourism in the Philippines caters to approximately 80,000 to 250,000 patients or clients annually. As of the DOT, DOH, DTI-BOI’s latest count, 62 hospitals around the country are now internationally accredited.

To date, five Philippine medical institutions, namely Asian Hospital and Medical Center (Muntinlupa City), Makati Medical Center (Makati City), St. Luke’s Medical Center (Global City and Quezon City), and The Medical City (Pasig City) have been certified as institutions for excellent medical care by the Joint Commission International (JCI), the only patient safety and quality healthcare accreditation and certification body with membership in more than 100 countries worldwide. JCI accreditation is both intensive and

extensive in its standards, and assessment is comprehensive, thus ensuring that a hospital with the JCI seal can provide the care that medical tourists require.

In a 2014 study by renowned medical tourism author Ian Youngman, global health and wellness tourism market is worth $438.6 billion. And Philippine medical tourism was able to generate $66 million and $145 million for 2013 and 2014, respectively.

Among the factors cited in the survey include competitive price of health and wellness services, the warm hospitality and compassion that Filipinos are known for, high standards of healthcare provided in internationally-accredited hospitals by well-educated and English-speaking healthcare profes-

Medical tourism in the Philippines caters to approximately 80,000 to 250,000 patients or clients annually. 62 hospitals are internationally accredited

sionals. The country’s proximity to major international hubs and its tropical climate are also a boon to medical travelers, encouraging healing and relaxation after medical procedures.

DOT Director for Medical Travel and Wellness Tourism, Cynthia Lazo, said it is crucial to have a ‘One Country Package.’

“It has to be a country effort, a collective effort of every medical and wellness facility in the country, for the Philippines to be accepted in the medical and wellness market,” she said, citing it as the game changer in Philippine medical tourism.

“Our value proposition is, time and again, our 7,107 islands which a medical traveler can choose from, while availing of a clinical or wellness procedure in the country,” Director Lazo expounded, citing Cebu-Bohol package which identifies the former for medical and the latter for holiday.

According to Director Lazo, the Philippine medical and wellness tourism market opportunities come from the United States of America/Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Europe, Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, Fiji, and other short-haul markets. The DOT has also been gathering market intelligence that would enable Philippine medical and wellness facilities tap potential markets such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, Qatar, Ethiopia, and Argentina.

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JBCM reviews bilateral ties MUSCAT: The Philippines and Oman held their second Joint Bilateral Consultation Meeting (JBCM) in Muscat on February 2-3, 2016, to review the bilateral relations between the two countries and the areas of cooperation to be strengthened.

Evan P. Garcia, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy, led the Philippine delegation to the JBCM while Ambassador Dr. Ali bin Ahmed Harib Al-Essa’e, Acting Undersecretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led the Omani delegation.

The JBCM reviewed the current status and potential for increased cooperation in bilateral relations.

Investment and trade, particularly in the agricultural sector, and people-to-people exchange in various

Philippine Embassy hosts reception to celebrate Independence Day, 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties ON OCTOBER 6, 2015, the Philippine Embassy in Muscat hosted a diplomatic reception in commemoration of the 117th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence and the 35th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of the Philippines and the Sultanate of Oman.

Around 200 guests from the diplomatic community, Omani government, private sector and Filipino community attended the event at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa in Qantab, Muscat.

Ahmed bin Yusuf Al Harthy,

Undersecretary for Diplomatic Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was the guest of honour. Also present was Mohammed bin Issa Al Zadjali, Chairman of the Muscat Media Group and Editor-in-Chief of the Times of Oman, son of the late Essa bin Mohammad Al Zadjali, former Honorary Consul General of the Philippines.

In his remarks, Narciso T. Castañeda, Philippine Ambassador to Oman, touched on the milestones in the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Oman, particularly the achievements over the past 35 years and the forthcoming 2nd

Philippines-Oman Joint Bilateral Consultation Meeting. He emphasized the cordial labor relations between the two countries, as Oman has more than 33,000 Filipino workers. He also acknowledged the efforts of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) as well as the embassy’s consular section and Assistanceto-Nationals unit in providing assistance to the OFWs, and further recognised the contribution of the Honorary Consulate that attended to the needs of the OFWs prior to the opening of the Embassy in 1992.

The event was highlighted by the outstanding rendition of the

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

national anthems of the Philippines and Oman by the chorale group of the Philippine School in Oman. Selected students also danced the ‘maglalatik’ and ‘tinikling’ to the enthusiastic applause and cheers of the guests.

Philippine cuisine and desserts were also showcased in the event, with items from Palayok and Chowking, Filipino food outlets operating in Muscat. A variety of Philippine beverages from Destileria Limtuaco and Tanduay Distillers, Inc. were also served. Brochures on Philippine culture, tourism and trade were on hand for the information of the guests.

fields are expected to increase.

At the conclusion of the JBCM, Undersecretary Garcia thanked Ambassador Ali bin Ahmed Harib Al-Essa’e for Oman’s excellent hosting of the Philippine delegation during their stay in Oman.

Narciso T. Castañeda, Philippine Ambassador to Oman, welcomed the discussions, which he said should lead to a closer engagement between the two countries. He added that the Philippine Embassy will take up with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the possible cooperation between FSI and Oman’s Diplomatic Institute.

The JBCM discussed regional developments in the Middle East and East Asia, ASEAN, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the West Philippine Sea.

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A prime tourism investment destination in Southeast Asia

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ourism is one of the prime drivers of economic growth in the country through exponential increase in tourist arrivals thus generating a remarkable increase in tourist receipts. In the year 2015, the Philippines saw 5.36 million tourists visiting the country. Tourist receipts, on the other hand, recorded an estimated visitor receipt of $4.95 billion, registering an increase of 5.92 percent from the previous year.

In terms of tourism investments, a total of 19 projects were endorsed to the Board of Investments (BOI) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) for the grants of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives

in 2015. This generated a total investment of $380.3 million. Hotel development has the largest share amounting to $180.50 million, followed by tourism economic zone locators with a total investment cost of $178 million. This opens 1,373 employment opportunities and additional room capacity of 1,895 to cater to the increasing influx of tourists in the country.

Registered enterprises are entitled to the following incentives granted by the national government: Ċ Income Tax Holiday (ITH) for primary enterprises such as hotel, resorts, amusement or theme parks, Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Exhibition (MICE)

facilities, adventure and ecotourism facilities, among others; Ċ Exemption from national and local taxes (in lieu thereof, 5% Gross Income Tax Rate) for PEZA-registered enterprises Ċ Tax and duty free importation of capital equipment Ċ Employment of foreign nationals Ċ Grant of Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV) To further promote tourism investments, the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), also offers more attractive incentives to tourism enterprise zones (TEZ). In addition to ITH, social responsibility programs, among others are some of the advantages of

designated TEZs. As a newly formed investment promotion agency (IPA), TIEZA launches its first Flagship TEZ project in San Vicente, Palawan. The area boasts of 14 kilometers stretch of unspoiled beach which may be the longest shoreline in the Philippines to date. The 883-hectare San Vicente Flagship TEZ will be transformed into a mixed use development from beach to mountain resorts to sports and recreation leisure areas.

The San Vicente airport is already on its last phase of completion to provide better and easier access to the destination. Several infrastructure projects have already been approved and funded by TIEZA for the

initial development of the San Vicente Flagship TEZ. One of these is the construction of the San Vicente Tourism Information Center and TIEZA Field Office. The groundbreaking of which was scheduled in May 2016. Another project is the tracing access of roads to enhance the movement, ingress and egress of tourists to the beach.

A modular docking facility is already approved to provide an alternative access for boats and yachts to the beach in order to minimize disturbance of tourists who are enjoying the sand and the beach.

Meanwhile, technical studies will be commissioned for the design and construction of a water supply and distribution and sewage treatment

systems in the area.

The Philippine Government is continuously supporting foreign investments in the country by exploring more innovative development projects, opening opportunities outside the metro and providing attractive investments to prospective investors. With the Philippines fast growing tourism industry, international brands such as Accor, Marriott, Conrad, Shangri-La, Raffles and Fairmont have already established their presence in the country. The strong support of both the government and private sectors in promoting foreign investments proves that the Philippines is one of the prime tourism investment destinations in Southeast Asia.

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‘Filipinnovations’ showcase unique Filipino technologies

Congratulations to the Government and the People of Phillipines on the occasion of

WITH its widely lauded economic upswing in recent years, the Philippines, through its Department of Science and Technology (DOST), aims to sustain this stellar growth by maximizing homegrown science, technology and innovation to boost competitiveness in a highly globalising and fiercely competitive marketplace. DOST’s strategy to achieve this is to follow the government’s thrust of partnering with the private sector, particularly though technology transfer, where researchers, inventors and innovators can effectively transfer knowledge, processes and outputs of technologies to its desired end-users.

On April 27, 2016, DOST brought together various businesses, enterprises and industry players at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila for the Department’s first Technology Transfer Day. More than a showcase of ‘Filipinnovations’, the DOST Technology Transfer Day became an interactive venue for companies and investors to seize opportunities to capitalise on proudly Filipino technologies that are ready for adoption in the market.

Banking on the theme “PROMISE: Promoting Research and Outstanding Milestones in Innovation and Science for Entrepreneurship”, the gathering served to bridge business and science communities through technology transfer and build partnerships for innovationdriven industries and ‘technopreneurship’. The event aimed to demonstrate the “immense promise and potential of these technologies in giving local industries the boost they need to compete in a highly globalised market, and delivering breakthroughs relevant to the nation’s quest for inclusive and sustainable development,” according to DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo.

“Through technology transfer, DOST has delivered innovative solutions for businesses and institutions to address technical challenges in improving product or service quality, developing human resources, minimizing costs and enhancing outputs in production, acquiring equipment and facilities, and other operations and manage-

ment-related activities,” Secretary Montejo said during the event’s opening rites.

Aside from the dozens of inquiries on Filipino technologies in the areas of agriculture, industry, countryside development, healthcare, environment and disaster risk management, participating companies also expressed interest to partner with technology developers to try and test their innovations and products in the market.

Among the 70-plus innovations featured at the DOST Technology Transfer Day include nanotechnologies in developing biofertilizers and nano-coating for high-value fruits to extend shelf life after harvest; diagnostic devices for viruses affecting shrimp; product and process development for various Filipino food specialties, including rice, mango, cocoa, cassava, goat meat and highly nutritious snacks; local eco-friendly transport technologies such as the DOST-developed mass transit system and hybrid electric road train, as well as Charging in Minutes (CharM) — a rapid charging system for electric vehicles; machineries and processes for improving products made from local textiles, wood, bamboo and abaca to help spur enterprises in the countryside; locally developed weather

data sensors to help in weather forecasts, climate-smart farming and flood warnings; Eco-Sep or Eco-Friendly Septic System that uses organominerals in wastewater treatment; Axis Knee System, an affordable high-quality knee replacement system; and Biotek-M, a highly accurate diagnostic tool for early detection of dengue.

To esure a government-led technology transfer pathway that is both responsive and proactive, DOST has already set in place policies and programs for protecting and managing Filipino intellectual property and developing commercial potential of local technologies. At the event, DOST, through its Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI), introduced its fast-tracked process for issuing a fairness opinion report — a key requirement for licensing and negotiating financial terms for government-funded technologies. Fourteen licensing transactions at the Technology Transfer Day were evaluated by Fairness Opinion Boards convened by TAPI. Ten of these applications were recommended as “fair” on the same day, while the remaining applications will be further evaluated. More than 20 companies also expressed interest to pursue licensing of technologies in future talks and meetings.