Times of Oman - June 13, 2016

MONDAY

June 13, 2016 7 Ramadan 1437 AH

RAMADAN PRAYER TIMINGS

FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

IFTAR

Dhuhr

12.12pm

6.59PM

Asr

3.30pm

Maghrib

6.59pm

FAJR

Isha

8.22pm

3.52AM

Fajr (Tomorrow)

3.52am

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His Majesty receives Ramadan greetings MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has received more cables of greetings on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, KSA Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Heir Apparent of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in the UAE, Dr. Nabil Al Araby, Secretary General of the Arab League and Iyad Amin Madani, Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. >A3

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‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ From time to time Royal Decrees have been issued promulgating laws for this state so that its people’s interests can be protected.

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His Majesty finds place on UN magazine cover DEEBA HASAN

deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: It is a matter of pride for Oman as His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has joined the likes of former King of Saudi Arabia, Queen Elizabeth, and the King and Queen of Belgium to be featured on the cover of the 2016 issue of the United Nations’ magazine ‘Society and Diplomatic Review’.

The social publication of the

UN community, reports on the activities of all ambassadors and those connected to the foreign office, and is extremely popular in New York.

One of the two people who contributed to placing the Sultan on the cover was Tom KenyonSlaney, founder and CEO of the London Speaker Bureau, who reviews the work of former presidents and prime ministers from many countries.

The other decision maker was Gloria Kins, the 89 year-old owner of the magazine.

From his work at the Bureau, Kenyon-Slaneyhas been watching both current and former lead-

ers, as he often travels to his 16 international offices, and has met many senior officials from different countries.

“His Majesty the Sultan is unquestionably an exceptional leader. Not only has he focused on developing his country internally but, equally if not more impressively, has been his handling of both the regional and international affairs in an increasingly uncertain world.”>A2

WORKER TRAPPED ‘IN LIMBO’ There is no one to foot the man’s medical bills as his status is undocumented

CRITICAL: Indian worker Bikku Prasad admitted in a hospital. – Supplied picture

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workers is rising in Oman.

“When they land in trouble after migrating through unofficial channels, they are left alone to struggle,” Kabeer CV, an Indian social worker in Muscat, said.

Bikku, who came to Oman on a visit visa, took up a job without following official procedures. He is now battling for life at a hospital in Muscat without much help.

“On the third day of accepting the job, he fell unconscious. Medics are saying that he has suffered a

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MUSCAT: This is Bikku Prasad, an Indian worker who came to Oman hoping for a new life.

Now, he is clinging to his old one--a man on a ventilator trapped in limbo, he collapsed just three days after getting a job but his papers were under processing.

He was on a visit visa for three months before getting a job.

Without correct papers, he

is also stuck in bureaucratic limbo, with nobody ready to pay his medical bills. Had he come to Oman through proper channels, his hospital treatment would have been covered.

Instead, he came on a visit visa and then found a job. He had not received his labour card when he collapsed at work.

Indian social workers have urged people to take job offers through official channels as the number of undocumented

cerebral stroke and the chances of recovery are remote,” said Kabeer.

“As his documents were under processing, we can say that he is an ‘undocumented worker’ at this stage. He cannot claim any health insurance or is not going to get any compensation,” Kabeer added.

Virendar Prasad, Bikku’s brother, who is also in Oman, said that medics have lost hope in saving his brother. “Now, everything is in the hands of the Almighty. Brother

has family back in India. He came on a visit visa. Now, this has happened. Don’t know what to do,” Virendar said. The Indian government implemented the e-Migrate system in August 2015, to ensure safe migration and welfare of Indian migrant workers.

If a worker uses e-Migrate system, the government of India not only guarantees safe migration but also provides free-ofcharge insurance cover to the worker.>A7

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Call to minimise food waste in Ramadan

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Plans unveiled for major water project

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With the Sultanate’s demand for water growing at 6 per cent per annum, a proposal has been unveiled for building another major independent water project in Muscat-Barka area. OPWP on Sunday floated a tender seeking bids from consultancy firms. >B1

More food is wasted in the Holy Month of Ramadan than in any other month with hotels, resorts and households being the major contributors, campaigners and environmental experts say.

About 26 per cent of the total municipal solid waste in Oman comprises food wastes. >A3

A gunman killed 50 people at a packed nightclub in Orlando, Florida on Sunday and wounded 53 others before being killed by police in the worst mass shooting in US history. The shooter was identified as Omar S. Mateen, a Florida resident who might have had leanings towards IS. >A16

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T O U R I S M FA C I L I T I E S

Vehicle ad on Salalah sparks controversy HASAN SHABAN AL LAWATI

hassan@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Social media users in Oman have urged a recreational vehicle company to pull a Twitter ad that criticised tourism facilities in the Dhofar governorate.

The video ad, uploaded on Saturday, has been deemed “inappropriate” and “insulting” by many activists in the Sultanate.

During the 30-second cartoon

video, an Omani child asks his father to take the family to Salalah for the monsoon season.

Khareef His father tells him, “Khareef Salalah season can’t be missed!

But the accommodation is expensive, food choices are limited on the way and the toilets are a tragedy...”

Later in the advertisement, the father promotes the trailer homes

of Oman MotorHomes Company.

Some Twitter users said the ad has simply “spoken the truth”.

The Ministry for Tourism (MoT) failed to see the funny side of the advert, and commented on it in a series of tweets “to clarify it for the audience”. “Thirty-three 33 hotels and apartment hotels serviced guests at a price range from OMR25 to OMR45 during Salalah monsoon season,” MoT said in one tweet. It said Salalah

hosted more than 540,000 tourists last year during the season.

Washrooms available The ministry said, “There are several eateries on the way to Salalah in petrol stations” and “washrooms are available at all tourism attractions in Dhofar” in two other tweets, and announced the launch of 20 self-cleaning toilets at different locations in the wilayat. >A5

Anantara hires 70 Omanis in the pre-opening team

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PROBE ON

Police search for Indian employee of Ibri fuel station REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Police in Oman are investigating the sudden disappearance of a fuel filling station attendant from Friday night.

Sunaina John Philip, an Indian fuel station employee at Sunaina near Ibri, some 217 kilometres from Muscat, has been missing since Friday night.

Police are now searching for him after a colleague reported for duty on Saturday morning and found signs of disturbance at the filling station kiosk.

ployed. John hails from the south Indian state of Kerala.

“We met police officials today, also. They are trying their best to locate John,” Kashif said.

No complaint “John was a good person. I knew him for the last nine years. We never had any complaint against him. He was a perfect guy at work.

We are praying for his well-being,” said Kashif Nisar, the manager of the company where John was em-

Night shift “John was on the night duty. His colleague who came on Saturday morning found John missing.

The office was open and money was missing. Some blood spots were found on the floor and even Close Circuit TV cameras were

damaged. The colleague then contacted the nearby fuel station in Hafidh and they informed the police,” John’s fellow worker told Times of Oman.

“The colleague is assisting the police as part of the investigation process,” they added.

Thorough investigation Earlier in the day, a police official confirmed the incident to Times of Oman and said a thorough investigation is being carried out.

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MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 This award is not for one person only. A lot of people have helped me get it, and my husband was my major support. Sadly, he is not here to see this today. I think I was lucky because I came to this country at a time when I could contribute. I love the sunshine here, and this is home Maggie Jeans, Order of the British Empire recipient

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OBE awardee pledges to improve palliative care in the Sultanate A lot of hospital beds are taken up unnecessarily, with people who can’t go home because families don’t have the support they need to look after someone in their own home

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deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Maggie Jeans, a recent Order of the British Empire (OBE) recipient and long-term resident of Oman, made a pledge to her husband on his deathbed last year to improve palliative healthcare services in Oman.

Jeans, 63, came to Oman from Bristol in 1990 with her husband and was awarded an OBE, named on the Queen’s 90th birthday Honours List, which was released recently, for her contributions to Omani-British relations.

“When my husband died, he was at home, and there was an absence of good palliative care in Oman and particularly palliative care at home. So I made a kind of promise to him that I would do something

about that in Oman.

“A lot of hospital beds are taken up unnecessarily, with people who can’t go home because families don’t have the support they need to look after someone in their own home, and that is my next crusade really.”

Although she was happy with her life in Bristol before arriving in Oman, she came to Oman on the condition she’d be able to work.

“My husband came as a professor of radiology (at SQU ), and I came with him---somewhat reluctantly at the beginning, because I was very happy in Bristol and didn’t know very much about Oman. So I came on the condition that I would get a job; I didn’t want to just come and not work.”

A very different place According to Jeans, Oman was a very different place back in 1990 from what it is now. There was no visa on arrival, very little Internet, no mobile devices, a weekly newspaper and people did not speak much English.

“You couldn’t come into the country easily. There was no visa on arrival, and you had to be invited by someone, but we had more opportunities and time to explore the country. We used to have a small boat, and since there weren’t too many hotels in the interiors of Oman, you had to camp out a lot.”

She went on to say the couple enjoyed a mutual fascination with the local people in the interiors.

“They were as fascinated with you as you were with them. So you’d go into these little villages and all the locals would come out and look at you and would be in-

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terested in you. Communication wasn’t easy because of the language gap, but they would still invite you into their homes.”

Well looked after Jeans still recalls the time they arrived in Oman as a happy memory.

“We left England in the snow and came to Oman in January. The weather was lovely, and the university was well organised, so we were well looked after.”

Among other things, Maggie is the partner and director of Al Manahil International LLC and Educational Consultancy, which she set up in 1996. Although the organisation now specialises in wholesaling books, it was previously more of an educational consultancy.

She also worked at Sultan Qaboos University’s (SQU) College of Medicine as an education officer, where she set up the Overseas Elective Programme for medical students. Many of her former Omani students are now heading up departments in hospitals around the Sultanate.

Her husband Professor William Dampier Jeans, a qualified medical doctor, came to Oman after taking an early retirement from Bristol University and helped set up the department of radiology at SQU. However, he died of a sarcoma, an untreatable form of cancer, in November last year, the treatment

of which had prevented the couple from travelling to the United Kingdom for the last two years.

Although she misses her husband enormously, she tries to stay busy with her business and social affairs.

“Keeping busy for me is a way of coping. Importing wholesale books keeps me very busy. I also run the British business forum. I am always doing stuff, and things pop up: visitors come, people write to me asking for help. In the winter months, I enjoy visiting the opera house very much. I like music, and I am pretty social.”

The remainder of her time is occupied by her two year old Saluki dog, ‘Tayyar’ and her two cats.

Jeans doesn’t have any children.

A home Oman is home to Jeans, and she plans to stay here and run her business for the foreseeable future. “I look at Oman as home now, even though we do still have a house back in Bristol. But going back would almost mean starting over.”

To receive her award, Jeans will have to attend an investiture ceremony where she will be notified of the award ceremony and will be honoured by either the Queen herself or another member of the royal family.

As we part, she tells me, “This award is not for one person only.

A lot of people have helped me get it, and my husband was my major support. Sadly, he is not here to see this today. I think I was lucky because I came to this country at a time when I could contribute. I love the sunshine here, and this is home.”

Maggie Jeans, 63, came to Oman from Bristol in 1990 with her husband. -OK Mohammed Ali

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EVENT

Petroleum Development Oman fetes pensioners Times News Service MUSCAT: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has honoured its pensioners at events held across Oman to celebrate their achievements and update them on company developments.

PDO Managing Director Raoul Restucci and External Affairs and Value Creation Director AbdulAmir Abdul-Hussein Al Ajmi reported progress on key objectives, such as the creation of 7,200 job, training and redeployment opportunities for Omanis last year, the drive to raise the oil production plateau to 600,000 barrels per day by 2019 and intensified business efficiency and cost control efforts.

About 500 retirees attended

gatherings in Muscat, Fahud and Marmul, where various topics such as improvements in medical care and financial support for pensioners were discussed.

Restucci said, “The annual gatherings are an excellent opportunity for PDO to thank the pensioners for their contribution – which will never be forgotten – and outline key developments.Many of our pensioners continue to play an active and loyal role in our company and have a wealth of wisdom and insight that can help us with our current challenges.At the same time, we remain as determined as ever to provide them with highquality services and benefits so that they can continue to enjoy healthy, happy and rewarding retirements.”

Man arrested on charges of fraud Times News Service MUSCAT: An Asian national was arrested in Wilayat Diba on fraud charges. An Omani victim of the accused had complained that the man had taken OMR350 to bring him a housemaid, but failed to do so. The accused also confessed his crime.

Royal Oman Police (ROP) officers later found that the man was also wanted for alleged fraud in Khasab. He was arrested and held prior to being sent to the public prosecution.

42 deported In coordination with security and military personnel, ROP arrested 52 infiltrators last week and deported 43 of them after completing legal procedures with their embassies.

Arrested Two suspects were arrested by the Directorate of Narcotics Control in Seeb for possession of drugs with the intent of selling it. 89 psychotropic capsules were found in their possession.

Border control officers at Wadi Al Jizi border arrested two persons wanted in forgery and fraud cases after a computer check indicated they were fleeing the country, officials said.

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a role A1 HM model “There are very few leaders of the world’s who are committed to solving major problems through collaboration in a decent and peaceful manner. The world needs role models. I cannot think of a more suitable place than a major UN magazine in New York to promote HM, his work and, indeed, Oman.”

Besides highlighting His Majesty’s qualities, Kenyon-Slaneyalso appreciated the unique beauty of Oman. “The country is unique to its region and vastly different to its neighbours. Its long tradition of trading has carved out a very special environment. I often tell Americans about Oman’s great landscapes, great locals, great location, and its great leader.”

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687 arrested for Labour Law violation STAFF REPORTER

MUSCAT: Hundreds of expatriate workers who have violated labour laws were arrested in North Batinah in May, the Ministry of Manpower said in a statement.

“In May, 687 expatriate workers were arrested on Labour Law violation charges,” the statement said.

According to Oman Labour Law Article 114, a non-Omani employee who works in Oman without a licence from the concerned directorate, or works with any employer other than the employer who obtained a licence to bring him to Oman, shall be punished.

Recently, a top official at the Ministry of Manpower said government raids to catch expats working with incorrect visas would be intensified.

“The government is aware that the Labour Law violations are a little high, so the inspections are high. The number of expats is growing. Similarly, the violations are growing. So, the inspections will also be increased,” Said Salem Al Saadi, advisor to the Minister of Manpower, said.

Anyone working in a field or occupation different from that listed on the work permit is breaking Omani law and can be sent home.

Those not working for their sponsors are also breaking the law.

About 26 per cent of the total municipal solid waste in Oman comprises food waste and associated matter RISE IN WASTE: It is said an Omani household usually throws away OMR70 worth of surplus food every month.

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babaumar@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: More food is wasted in the Holy Month of Ramadan than in any other month, with hotels, resorts and households being the major contributors, campaigners and environmental experts say.

“Middle East nations are acknowledged as being the world’s top food wasters, and during Ramadan the situation takes a turn for the worse,” Salman Zafar, founder of environmental think-tank EcoMENA, told Times of Oman.

“There is no reliable information on trends in food waste during Ramadan in Oman. In my

opinion, Oman is no different from other GCC nations when it comes to generating food waste.

A steep increase in food waste is witnessed among the local population, as well as expatriates during the holy month,” he said.

About 26 per cent of the total municipal solid waste in Oman comprises food waste and associated matter.

An average Omani family discards about one-third of all food prepared within their household, according to a study released by Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in 2012. It is said an Omani house-

Sohar and Suwaiq sizzle

BLAZING HOT: Muscat witnessed a temperature of 44 degree Celsius on Sunday. – Shabin E

MUSCAT: Sohar and Suwaiq recorded a record temperature of 48 degree Celsius on Sunday, the highest in Oman this summer, brought on by heavy winds, the Oman Meteorology Department tweeted on its official Twitter handle.

“It might be the hottest day in Oman this summer. I felt like I was in an oven,” stated Riju Varghese, who works in a petrol station in Sohar.

In its 24-hour outlook, the Meteorology Department forecast clear to partly cloudy skies along the coastal areas of Dhofar GoverRAMADAN

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of A1 Cables greetings His Majesty also received cables of greetings on this occasion from their highnesses, ministers, advisors, honourable members of the State Council and members of Majlis Al Shura, undersecretaries and Omani ambassadors abroad, as well as ambassadors of the Arab and Islamic countries to the Sultanate, senior officials of the Arab and Islamic world, sheikhs, dignitaries and citizens.

His Majesty the Sultan replied to the well-wishers, thanking them for their sincere greetings and best wishes.

His Majesty wished them good health, happiness and a long life, praying to the Almighty for the return of this occasion on them with welfare and blessings and the Arab and Islamic nations with dignity and progress. -ONA

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Call to cut wastage of food during Ramadan in Oman

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norate and mainly clear skies over the rest of the Sultanate, with a chance of convective clouds developing over Al Hajar Mountains in the afternoon, with isolated rain showers.

Chance of dust “Also, there is a chance of blowing wind raising dust over the deserts and open areas of Al Wusta and South Al Sharqiya governorates,” it said.

According to the department’s website, Muscat witnessed a temperature of 44 degree Celsius on Sunday.

Meanwhile, BBC Weather reported the temperature was

actually 48 degree Celsius.

People in Muscat complained on social networking sites that the temperature was higher than that reported.

Many even posted the temperature readings recorded on their vehicles on social media.

According to the meteorology department’s forecast, Sur and Rustaq will face a high temperature of 46 degree Celsius on Monday.

The department predicted Muscat may see a temperature of 43 degree Celsius, and Salalah’s forecast temperature of 32 degree Celsius is the lowest in the Sultanate.

hold usually throws away 70 Omani riyals worth of surplus food every month.

“It’s not just a waste of food, it’s food that others are deprived of,” green campaigner Nasser alKindi told Times of Oman.

Al Kindi, who is also the founder of Clean Up Oman, a non-governmental organisation, said all religions advise against wasting food.

“In Islam, which is the official religion, wasting food is strictly prohibited, especially when people are suffering from famine, starvation and poverty,”

he said, adding, “We are an arid country and water is a scarce resource. Most of the food can’t be grown here. A lot of drinking water is also wasted, which is part of food waste.”

Al Kindi noted that many hotels are not following their social responsibility policies “efficiently”.

“There are many hotels in the world where they have adopted some type of measures where untouched food is not thrown away, but distributed among the poor.

It’s time that something like this is established in Oman, too,” he said.

A psychological trend?

“It’s psychological, actually. People tend to cook more and they throw a lot of food away during Ramadan. Obviously it is a clear and natural trend. Actually, it could be an interesting study to do in Oman,” Mahad Said Baawain, Director, Center of Environmental Studies and Research, SQU, told Times of Oman.

Some resorts and hotels say they have measures in place to avoid wasting untouched food this Ramadan.

“It is true that there is a large amount of over-production of food in hotels and restaurants during this period, and to combat

this we ensure that all chefs are aware of the projected number of guests we cater for on any specific day or meal period,” Rebecca Platt, Director of Communications, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, told Times of Oman.

She said the resort tries to prepare dishes at the last minute and in smaller amounts to combat excessive wastage, “and which also ensures that guests receive fresh and flavourful food.”

Many hotels and resorts in the Sultanate have launched offers for private Ramadan events or corporate Iftar (post-dusk meal) and Sahoor (pre-dawn meals) parties.

Campaigners fear this triggers massive food waste, unless methods are adopted to reduce food from going into garbage bins.

Grand chefs counselled In some GCC nations, some hotels and resorts deliver untouched food to the poor or labourers.

“In terms of the production of food for the various buffets, we closely monitor guest trends.

Obviously, there are peak times and slower times during the holy month, in terms of eating habits.

So we base our production on this, to which we have minimal waste,” Platt said.

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{ Bolani Stuffed with Pumpkin }

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Dough: 2 cups self-raising flour (or 2 cups plain flour with 2 teaspoon baking ng powder) ½ teaspoon salt Water

P LAC E OF WORSHI P 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, this month, take time to pay a visit to one of Muscat’s architectural monuments of faith.

{ Jama’a Al Bait }

Pumpkin filling: 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin pureee (or roast half a small pumpkin, peel and seed) 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ cup walnuts, finely ground or crushed with a mortar and pestle 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushed d Salt, to taste Oil, for frying Plain yoghurt, for serving PREPARATION

Make your dough: Measure flour and salt into a large bowl.

Gradually add water with one hand while mixing with your other hand. Continue until a ball of dough forms, then continue kneading for several minutes more until it is smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl and let it rest for at least 20 minutes while you make the filling.

Al Bait Mosque is a six-year-old concrete beauty located on Al Inshirah Street in Madinat Sultan Qaboos. The modern classic exterior is graced with grainy, light maroon tiles that cover the entire building, complementing the slender green-tiled pillars in the front of the structure. The real show-stopper of this mosque is its distinctive, dark wooden door, embellished with delicate carvings and silver finishes. Inside you will find a gigantic sculpture of the Holy Quran hanging from the wall of the prayer hall.

The body loses water and salt through urine, sweat, and breathing during fasting. Dehydration may lead to fatigue, lethargy, headache, muscle cramps, giddiness, and sharp dips in blood pressure. It is of utmost importance that those who fast stay fully hydrated by consuming a minimum of two-litres of water per day, consumed slowly from Iftar until the Fajr prayer.

W HE RE TO S P E ND YOU R Z A K AT 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.

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With Al Afu, all memory of the wrong is erased in a perfect embodiment of the grace and mercy of Allah.

Make your filling: Place chopped onion in a bowl with pumpkin puree (roasted pumpkin grated into a bowl), chopped garlic, crushed walnuts, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and coriander seed. Mix well and add salt to taste.

Assemble your bolani: Separate dough into tennis-ball sized pieces. Roll each into a ball. Scatter flour on your counter top and roll each ball flat while maintaining a circular shape.

Continue to roll and stretch gently with your hands until the circle is about 10 inches in diameter. Spread a spoonful of filling evenly on one side of the dough circle with the back of a spoon; fold the other half over the top of the mixture to form a semi-circle and crimp the edges with your fingers.

Fry your bolani: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet.

Place the bolani one or two at a time in the pan, flattening them a bit more with your fingers. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, flipping with a spatula, until golden brown all over.

Drain on paper towels and serve with plain yoghurt.

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New tariff aims to cut avoidable electricity use The strategy seeks to encourage consumers to use electricity at nonpeak times, when the cost of producing it is lower

COUNTING COSTS: It would be cheaper to operate a washing

machine, say, at 11pm than it would be to turn it on at 3pm. – File photo

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babaumar@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: A new electricity tariff strategy will enable consumers to manage their power costs by notifying them about when it’s cheaper to use power, senior officials of the Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER) say.

The strategy seeks to encourage consumers to use electricity at non-peak times, when the cost of producing it is lower. Peak time power would be charged at higher rates, under the scheme.

The “restructuring strategy” seeks to offer incentives to customers to use less energy and will help them to minimise costs, use energy when it is less expensive and help government reduce subsidies, officials said.

That means it would be cheaper to operate a washing machine, say, at 11pm than it would be to turn it on at 3pm, when demand for power is at its peak.

“By restructuring the tariffs we will ensure that price signals are given to consumers to aid in a more efficient use of energy. At this point of time, when we give a flat tariff one can use it at 3pm or 12 at night and it doesn’t matter. But in actuality it does matter, because producing electricity at 3pm is more expensive than producing electricity at 10 or 12 in the night,” Qais Saud Al Zakwani, Executive Director of AER, told Times of Oman.

‘A N N O Y I N G E X P E R I E N C E S ’

‘Advert not meant to offend Salalah’ When contacted, a ministry official told the Times of Oman that they were communicating with the company to discuss a “better approach” in tourism marketing.

Support He said the ministry supported small and medium-sized enterprises in the Sultanate and “wishes the people behind the company the best”.

“We hope that advertisements reflect a positive side of the ministry’s efforts in developing tourism in Dhofar so that people don’t misunderstand the message behind them,” the spokesman said.

Problems The company replied on its Twitter account, saying that the advert was not meant to offend Salalah, and that it just showed the “annoying experiences” that tourists faced during their stay there.

“The company was established to enhance tourists’ experience in Oman,” Oman MotorHomes said.

He noted that by giving a person a flat tariff, the government is not providing incentives for the public to manage energy or use it efficiently.

The total electricity subsidy for 2016 is approximately OMR500 million, with over 70 per cent directed to the residential sector.

“If we’re giving them the right price signals by notifying them that at 3pm it’s more costly, at 5pm it gets less and at 7pm it goes even lower, a customer at least has those signals to manage the way they use electricity. Right now, they don’t have those signals,” he said.

Reallocating subsidy Al Zakwani said the restructuring attempt is “reallocating a subsidy” to the people who need it the most.

“That’s the objective of this exercise,” Al Zakwani said, adding “It’s restructuring from an energy-efficiency perspective. That’s how we are approaching it. Our aim is to send price signals that would, hopefully, drive more efficient uses of electricity”.

The AER official said that tariffs in Oman have not changed since 1987 and, in fact,have gone down.

“It’s a fact. They have not even been inflation-indexed. So, in real terms, the tariff has gone down,” he said. He added that from an economic perspective, price signals play a key role in people’s consumption of any goods.

“If prices are going to remain

where they are right now, they are not going to reflect the actual economic costs of providing that service. So there is a big gap between what the cost is and what the revenue coming in is. Differences in costs are paid as subsidies by the government,” Al Zakwani said.

Cost-reflective tariffs The new tariff, which is costreflective, will be implemented first for the large government, commercial and industrial users of electricity. A change to residential tariffs is not being considered at this point, Al Zakwani said.

He added that the introduction of cost-reflective tariffs will remove subsidies for large government, commercial and industrial customers “which will save money on the overall subsidy bill for the sector.”

“In accordance with the law, any changes to electricity tariffs must be made by the Council of Ministers and the Authority is required to provide its opinion on any changes,” Al Zakwani explained.

He said the authority is of the view that subsidies should be allocated to the people who need them the most.

“How this is done is something we are currently working on,” he said. Asked if there is a deadline the regulator is following, he said, “There is no specific time frame yet. But the sooner we adopt a more efficient and targeted allocation of subsidies, the better.”

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Flow of investments from Oman to Sri Lanka rising Times News Service MUSCAT: A large number of Omanis are turning to Sri Lanka to invest in property, infrastructure development and the farming sector, officials said.

Speaking to Times of Oman, Anselm Perera, CEO of Business Process Outsourcing Services LLC (BPOS) Oman, who coordinated one such delegation, claimed Sri Lanka became a good place for investors after the civil war ended on May 18, 2009.

“Since then, we have seen a surge in investors from around the globe,” he noted.

The team coordinated by Perera was led by Saeed Saleh Saeed Al Kiyumi, chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Besides investing in farming, Omanis are also buying property in Sri Lanka. “The Omani delegation which visited Sri Lanka also held discussions with reputed high-rise

People are investing as they can expect rental yields of 8 to 10 per cent and capital gains of more than 10-12 per cent in luxury apartments

residential development agency Altair about buying some apartments,” he added.

“People are investing as they can expect rental yields of 8 to 10 per cent and capital gains of more than 10-12 per cent in the luxury apartment sector in Sri Lanka,”

Perera said. Further, investors receive capital gains on the resale of apartments, which in some cases are tax free for foreign nationals.

Designed by architect Moshe Safdie, Altair is offering 400 apartments with 1.5 million square feet of living space supported by 40,000 square feet of retail space.

The building is scheduled for completion in 2017.

Interestingly, tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka from Oman have also been increasing in recent years.

“Besides business travel, we are expecting around 20,000 tourist arrivals from Oman in 2016,” said Deepal Pallegangoda, Country Manager Oman, Mihin Lanka, said.

In 2015, 14,216 tourists from Oman visited Sri Lanka. “Because of the economic crisis, many people are shunning holidays in Europe and looking for cheaper options, like Sri Lanka, where they can get greater value for their money,” travel agents stated.

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MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 In line with Anantara’s ongoing commitment to the local community in each of its destinations, our goal is to provide long-term employment and development opportunities for the residents of Al Jabal Al Akhdar and Oman. We have recognised that it is vital to attract and retain talent from the local pool after all no-one else has a better knowledge of the local culture as well as a desire to aid the region’s future growth Darren Darwin, General manager of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar

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QBG employees donate blood in new campaign Times News Network MUSCAT: Employees of Qurum Business Group (QBG) have participated in a blood drive following calls for donations during Ramadan over the past few weeks.

In a statement on Sunday, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Hosni, Vice Chairman and Group Managing Director said, “Blood banks are in constant need of donors because plasma can only be stored for a limited time. As such, all those who are able and healthy should donate to prevent shortages and save lives.”

Al Hosni said that the impact of

such donations cannot be “understated, as it can contribute to saving the lives of several people.”

“There truly is no gift as precious as the gift of life, and it is our hope that today’s blood drive will remind everyone to share that gift more often,” he was quoted as saying.

Vital supply of plasma Officials said the blood donation drive, organised at the group’s headquarters, was aimed to provide blood banks in the Sultanate with a vital supply of plasma.

Oman is observing World Blood Donor Day on June 14.

Anantara gave jobs to more than 70 Omanis Set to be the highest five-star resort in the Middle East, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar aims to employ over 95 Omani employees in the coming years, which will represent 35 per cent of the 291-strong team, the resort said in a statement

Staff Reporter MUSCAT: Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar has employed over 70 local Omani nationals to make up the pre-opening team, the resort said in a statement.

“Set to be the highest fivestar resort in the Middle East, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar aims to employ over 95 Omani employees in the coming years, which will represent 35 per cent of the 291-strong team,” the statement added.

Led by Director of Human Resources, Sami Al Balushi, an Omani, the resort works closely with government entities such as the Oman Tourism College and National Hospitality Institute to recruit newly graduated Omani citizens looking to learn the art of hospitality.

Recently, in cooperation with the Ministry of Manpower, the resort held a successful career fair at the Nizwa Ministry of Manpower Hall, where candidates were selected and sent to be trained at the Oman Tourism College, before joining the resort.

“The resort will be employing Omanis to fulfil hospitality roles across all functions from house-

TOURISM BOOST: Led by Director of Human Resources, Sami Al Balushi, an Omani, the resort works

closely with government entities such as the Oman Tourism College and National Hospitality Institute to recruit newly graduated Omani citizens looking to learn the art of hospitality. — Supplied photo

The resort will be employing Omanis to fulfil hospitality roles across all functions from housekeeping and concierge to sales, marketing and HR departments, the resort’s statement said

keeping and concierge to sales, marketing and HR departments,” the statement added.

To support the ongoing development of Omani employees, Anantara has also plans to offer the team the chance to attend training programmes across their resorts in Thailand, providing them with the chance to hone

their skills and immerse themselves in to the brand.

Last April, Sami Al Balushi attended an HR conference in Bangkok, where he received training on Anantara’s work and employee development programmes.

“In line with Anantara’s ongoing commitment to the local community in each of its destinations,

our goal is to provide long-term employment and development opportunities for the residents of Al Jabal Al Akhdar and Oman.

We have recognised that it is vital to attract and retain talent from the local pool after all no-one else has a better knowledge of the local culture as well as a desire to aid the region’s future growth,” Darren Darwin, general manager of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, said.

The resort has 115 rooms and villas with 82 Premier and Deluxe Rooms and 33 Pool Villas, each offering views of dramatic canyon or tranquil garden. Six restaurants and lounges will cater to every requirement, whilst impressive facilities include the cliff-edge infinity pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre, tennis court and worldacclaimed Anantara Spa.

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Cruise tourists don’t spend while visiting Muttrah Souq HASAN SHABAN AL LAWATI

hassan@timesofoman.com

MUSCAT: A majority of cruise tourists spend less than OMR5 at Souq Muttrah, while 40 per cent do not spend anything, recent research revealed.

“They are tourists, but without money”, said a well-established Indian shop owner in the Souq, while another vendor from the harbor street complained, “Tourists are just looking, they do not buy anything. Only those who come by airplane buy here”.

Tourists’ spending behaviours change due to many reasons, according to researcher Manuela Gutberlet, PhD candidate in Cultural Geography at RWTH Aachen University (Germany) and PR Manager at GUtech.

“Low quality products, large crowds of tourists and the similarity of merchandise prevent visitors from buying anything,” she explained, adding that, during one of her surveys the number of tourists entering the Souq exceeded the number of locals by 88 per cent.

“There are more tourists than locals” Manuela Gutberlet said, adding that the majority of German-speaking tourists coming mainly from Switzerland, Austria and Germany, arrive off of the mega cruise liners and buy small and less expensive souvenirs, most of them not locally made.

Some 43 per cent had bought pashmina scarves (usually replicated pashminas made in China and sold for OMR1), followed by Omani frankincense (22.3 per cent), postcards (21.8 per cent) and other small items (16.5 per cent), including belly dancing dresses, dates, oil lamps, perfume oils, medicine from the pharmacy,

JUST LOOKING Nothing

40.3%

Expenditure in the Muttrah Souq

Less than 2 (OMR)

5.1%

2.1 - 4.5 OMR

10.5%

4.6 - 8.7 OMR

17.1%

Most bought

9 - 13 OMR

9.7%

Pashmina scarves

14 - 17 OMR

43.0%

5.4%

18 - 21 OMR Omani incense Postcards

22.3% 21.8%

5.5% Small items

16.5%

22 - 43 OMR

4.6%

44 - 65 OMR

1.4%

More than 65 OMR

0.3%

Graphics

key-chains, magnets, ashtrays and T-shirts.

Typical Omani products that are also bought by locals, such as a dishdasha and turbans (6.5 per cent), gold and silver (7.3 per cent), or khanjars (2.0 per cent), were rarely purchased by those cruise tourists surveyed.

Due to the rising demand, the

number of shops selling inexpensive, imported items has increased inside the “tourist bubble”. “‘Unfortunately, they are selling pashminas and elephants from Thailand. It has become like a textile souq. We see more T-shirts with ‘I Love Oman’ or Indian saris”, complained an Omani tour guide.

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was the rise in the number of pensioners in the private sector

TA NJ O R E A R T

E-GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Indian artist dedicates her work to Oman MOBIN MATHEW BLESSON

an art form that dates back to about 1600 A.D., a period where the Nayakas of Tanjavur encouraged this art. Tanjore paintings are created on solid wood planks, referred to as “Palagai Padam.”

mobinmathew@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Kavitha Ramakrishna, a practitioner of the ancient Indian art form of Tanjore painting, has prepared an exhibit of her unique paintings, which will be displayed at the Ministry of Tourism in August.

The art forms blend the cultures of Oman and India and pay a tribute to the people of the Sultanate.

“I wanted to dedicate my works to the people of the Sultanate, to whom I owe a lot for my success,” said Kavitha Ramakrishna, who has lived in Oman for the last decade, as she explained the reason for this unique work.

“I have completed some Tanjore works which portray three important aspects of the Islamic religion: a mosque, the Holy Kaaba and the Holy Quran,” she told Times of Oman.

“This unique creation is dedicated to all the Muslim brotherhood and signifies the friendship that exists between the two

BLEND OF CULTURES: The art forms blend the cultures of Oman

and India. – Supplied picture

cultures,” she added.

The exhibition will feature close to 50 of her Tanjore art works.

Also, Maitha bin Saif Al Mahrouqi, undersecretary at the Ministry of Tourism, will preside at the opening of the exhibition, said Ramakrishna.

The show will highlight some of the recent paintings completed

by Ramakrishna that portray Omani jewellery, as well as commemorating the 44th National Day of the Sultanate, and will be dedicated to the health and wellbeing of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

Tanjore painting is an important form of classical South Indian painting, native to the town of Tanjavur in Tamil Nadu. It is

Rich colours Gold sheet and semi-precious stones are key materials used in this art. The rich vibrant colours, dashes of gold and semiprecious stones add beauty and culture to a variety of surroundings and decors.

For Ramakrishna, art is an exciting pursuit. “Anything that is artistic attracts me, especially drawings and paintings. From childhood, I have been fascinated by the arts,” Ramakrishna said.

The ancient art-form from Tanjore is being popularised by Ramakrishna, who has been practicing this art for more than 10 years.

She also had a rare opportunity to display her art at the Indian Embassy in Oman, with the support of the ambassador, and received much publicity and admiration for it.

7% increase in public sector pensioners The total value of their pension benefits rose from OMR315 million in 2014 to OMR357 million last year

MUSCAT: Public sector pensioners in Oman increased to 77,540 in 2015 compared to 72,424 in 2014, making an annual growth rate of 7.1 per cent.

The total value of their pension benefits rose from OMR315 million in 2014 to OMR357 million last year, logging an annual

growth of 13 per cent, according to the latest data published by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

Also, last year, males represented 88 per cent of the total number of pensioners in the public sector.

On the other hand, the number of pensioners in the private sector who are registered with the pension funds increased 11.7 per cent to 14,191 over the period while their aggregate pension entitlements grew to over OMR49.83 million in 2015 from OMR39.99 million in 2014.

The data showed that last year the major reason for termination of employment in the public sector among males was reaching the retirement age with 31,365 employees (43 per cent of the total male retirees) terminating employment while resignation was the main reason behind female service termination with

3,198 females (34 per cent of female retirees).

In the private sector, the main reason for service termination among males was death, with as many as 5,026 employee deaths (making 39 per cent of male service terminations) reported last year.

Retirement However, among female employees, reaching normal retirement was the key reason for service termination, and their numbers stood at 794 females (50 per cent of the total female pensioners) in 2015.

In 2015, 761 insured employees were transferred to the civil service employee fund and 88 employees were transferred out of it. As many as 654 male employees were transferred to the civil service employees fund while the number of females who were

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‘Use e-Migrate system’

Indian ambassador Indra Mani Pandey said that the e-Migrate system is aimed at protecting the rights of Indians working abroad.

“I appeal to Indian nationals, who want jobs abroad to follow the process under e-Migrate system,” the ambassador said.

Another social worker in Muscat said that this is not the first case.

“Many times, we come across such cases. Indian embassy will also be in a difficult situation to

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handle such cases. We always advise migrants to follow official channels but they fail. It is like ignorance is bliss for them,” Shaji Sebastin, an Indian social worker, said. Rafeeq Ravuther, an Indian migrants’ rights activist, said people taking up jobs abroad via unofficial channels should be sternly dealt with.

“The Indian government has a safe migration system in place, but many try to bypass it. This is a serious issue,” Rafeek , direc-

tor at Centre for Indian Migrant Studies, said.

“I know two cases of Indian women migrants being moved to Oman through unofficial channels. The cases are with the Indian embassy now. People should refrain from taking up jobs through unofficial channels.

When they land in trouble, they will not get any help. Their status in host country will be in confusion and at sending country it will be illegal,” Rafeek added.

transferred stood at 107.

The number of insured employees transferred from the Public Authority for Social Insurance (PASI) last year was 3,204, compared with 63 employees transferred to PASI. The total number of Omanis working in the GCC countries and registered with the pension funds stood at 6,740 last year. UAE topped the list with 72 per cent of Omani workers whereas Bahrain had the lowest percentage of Omanis at 1.9 per cent.

The Pension funds in the public sector include funds at the Civil Service, Diwan of Royal Court, Royal Oman Police, Royal Guard of Oman and Central Bank of Oman while private sector pension funds comprise funds at the Public Authority for Social Insurance, Petroleum Development Oman and Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Co. -ONA

Registration for Sultan Qaboos Award starts today MUSCAT: Registration for the 5th edition of Sultan Qaboos Award for Excellence in e-Government Services will start on Monday.

The award is organised and supervised by the Information Technology Authority (ITA).Targeting government and private institutions, including small and medium enterprises, the award aims to encourage them to develop electronic services and honouring the outstanding projects in the provision of electronic services.

11 categories The award this year includes 11 categories, of which eight categories are for the government institutions, namely Best Public Service - Government to Employee , Best Public Service - Government to Citizens, Best Mobile Service - Government to Employee , Best Mobile Service - Government to

Citizens , and Best Whole of Government Service.

New sections Three new categories were added, Best Service Supporting Doing Business Best e-Participation for Decision-Making and Best eTransformation Achievement.

Three categories were allocated to private enterprises, two of them for large organisations, namely Best Private Sector Service and Best Private Sector Mobile Service, and one category to small and medium enterprises, namely Best SME Service.

The registration will continue until August 21. It will be followed by internal evaluation stage from August 21 to August 31. The panel is scheduled to meet in October, whereas the final results will be announced at the awards ceremony in December. -ONA

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MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016

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INDIA

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US Senate moves to give India global strategic partner status The amendment urges the president to strengthen the effectiveness of the US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative and the durability of the ‘India Rapid

DEEPENING TIES: Given the bipartisan nature of support to India

Reaction Cell’ of

US defence ties and that it has been introduced by Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee John McCain himself, the legislation is expected to be passed. – AFP file photo

the Department of Defence

WASHINGTON: Asserting that the US and India face mutual security threats and a robust defence partnership is in the interest of both countries, a top Republican Senator has moved a legislation asking the president to recognise India as America’s “global strategic and defence partner”.

Seeking necessary modifications to defence export control regulations, the legislative amendment to the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) 2017 was introduced by John McCain, who is Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

The move came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to a joint session of the Congress called for greater defence cooperation between the two countries. As per the Senate Amendment 4618, it is the sense of the Congress that the US and India face mutual security threats, and a robust defence partnership is in the interest of both countries.

Amendment The amendment says that the relationship between the US and India has developed over the past two decades to become a multifaceted, global strategic and defence partnership rooted in shared democratic values and the promotion of mutual prosperity, greater

economic cooperation, regional peace, security and stability.

As such it asked the president to such actions as may be necessary “to recognise the status of India as a global strategic and defence partner” of the US through appropriate modifications to defence export control regulations.

“The commitment of the president to enhancing defence and security cooperation with India should be considered a priority in advancing the interests of the United States in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific region,” it said.

The NDAA 2017 is slated to come for voting in the Senate next week. The Republican Party has a majority in the Senate.

The amendment urges the

president to strengthen the effectiveness of the US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative and the durability of the “India Rapid Reaction Cell” of the Department of Defence.

It also asks the US president to approve and facilitate the transfer of advanced technology in the context of, and in order to satisfy, combined military planning with the India military for missions such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter piracy and maritime domain awareness.

It asks for resolving issues impeding defence trade, security cooperation, and co-production and co-development opportunities between the US and India.

Defence technology Under the legislation the US president is asked to collaborate with India to develop mutually agreeable mechanisms to verify the security of defence technology information and equipment such as tailored cyber security and enduse monitoring arrangements.

The Administration is urged to promote policies that will encourage the efficient review and authorisation of defence sales and exports to India, including the treatment of military sales and export authorisations to India in a manner similar to that of the closest defence partners of the US. Seeking to pursue greater government-to-government and commercial military transactions between the US and India, it asks the president to support the development and alignment of the

export control and procurement regimes of India with those of America and multilateral control regimes. It urges the US president to encourage coordination with India on an ongoing basis to develop and keep updated military contingency plans for addressing threats to the mutual security interests of both countries.

The legislative amendment asks the president to work toward actions and joint efforts such as significant contributions to ongoing global conflicts, that would allow the US to treat India the same as its closest partners and allies with respect to American laws and regulations.

On an ongoing basis the president will carry out an assessment of the extent to which India possesses capabilities to execute military operations of mutual interest between the US and India.

The Congress, as per this amendment, feels that the defence partnership between the US and India is vital to regional and international stability and security, and that the national security interests of America can be furthered by advancing the goals of the framework for the US-India Defence Relationship and the effective operation of the US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative.

Given the bipartisan nature of support to India US defence ties and that it has been introduced by McCain himself, the legislation is expected to be passed.

A similar legislative move has been made in the House of Representatives too. - PTI

R E - I N V E S T I G AT E

SIT to reopen 75 anti-Sikh riot cases NEW DELHI: The Centre-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) will re-investigate around 75 cases of anti-Sikh riots in Delhi and some other states, a decision that comes months ahead of the assembly elections in the north Indian Punjab state, a Home Ministry official said.

A total of 3,325 people were killed in the riots.

Delhi alone accounted for 2,733 deaths while the rest occurred in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and other states. Delhi Police had closed 241 cases citing lack of evidence.

The Justice Nanavati Commission had recommended reopening of only four of the 241 cases closed by police but BJP wanted re-investigation of all the other 237 cases.

CBI had reopened and re-investigated only four cases.

In two of them, the probe agency had filed a charge sheet and in one, five persons, including a former MLA, were convicted.

The SIT was setup on February 12, 2015 following a recommendation by Home Ministryappointed Justice (retd) G. P. Mathur committee.

The three-member SIT comprises two Inspector General rank IPS officers and a judicial officer, a Home Ministry official said.

At the time of formation of the SIT about one-and-a-half-years ago, the government had said it would submit its report within six months.

However, it is not known why the SIT’s work got delayed and now it has decided to re-investigate only the 75 anti-Sikh riot cases. - PTI

HIERARCHICAL SHAKE-UP

SMUGGLING BID FOILED

Border Security Force personnel display the arms, ammunitions, and packets of narcotics and heroin seized from smugglers who were apprehended in Fazilka sector of northern Indian state of Punjab on Sunday. Two smugglers were killed and another injured as BSF troops fired at them to foil an attempt to smuggle drugs from across the Indo-Pak international border in Abohar sector of Fazilka district of Punjab. A rich haul of drugs, arms and ammunition was seized. - PTI

Shah attacks SP government over violence in Mathura He insisted that the BJP’s “foremost commitment” was to UP’s development but made it clear that the Akhilesh Yadav government’s law and order failures be it in Mathura or Kairana were a matter of deep concern.”We don’t speak about communalism but about national interest.”

BJP president Amit Shah expressed confidence that the party will return to

Two die in downpour in Tamil Nadu, north India awaits rain

power in UP in 2017 and the Centre in 2019 as well

Kanyakumari district.

A 25-year old contract engineer of a private hospital was swept away in flash floods while taking bath in Rajakamangalam Panri Vaykal (channel). In another incident in the district, a 10-year old boy was swept by floodwaters after he fell into a channel while playing near here house in Marungoor.

The district, adjoining Kerala, where the south-west monsoon is active, received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds and thunder. Kulasekaram and Tiruvattar towns were inundated.

Several low-lying areas in the town were flooded, cutting off traffic and movement of vehicles.

The authorities sounded flood alert in Kuzhithurai and Sitraru as both rivers were in spate.

WATERLOGGED: Two-wheelers semi-submerged in a water logged area at G.S Road after the down pour in Guwahati on Sunday. -PTI

PWD officials said various dams, including the Pechiparai Dam, were fast filling up.

Heavy monsoon rains lashed Kerala, leaving many low lying

areas waterlogged. Piravom in Ernakulam district recorded 11 cm of rainfall while Nedumangad in the state capital 8 cm.

Kollam, Vaikom and Kanjirap-

pally in Kottayam district recorded 7 cm of rains each.

In Mankada in Malappuram district, a portion of a school building collapsed under the impact of heavy rains, but a major disaster was averted, on account of it being a Sunday.

In the North, heat wave continued in parts of Rajasthan with Kota recording the highest temperature at 42.2 degree Celsius.

Kota was followed by Jaipur and Jaisalmer, where maximum temperature was recorded at 41.2 degree Celsius and 41 degree Celsius, respectively. In the north Indian Uttar Pradesh state, hot weather conditions persisted in Allahabad, Varanasi, Kanpur, Bareilly, Jhansi, Faizabad and Lucknow.

Banda was the hottest place

at 46 degrees. Some parts in the East, however, witnessed moderate rains and thundershowers. Day temperatures hovered near normal level in Punjab and Haryana.

Ambala was the hottest in the two states at 40.4 degrees.

Residents in the east Indian Bihar state were troubled by sultry conditions despite light showers in Patna (18mm) and Purnea (9.2mm). Patna had a high of 40.2 degrees and humidity touched the 98 per cent mark.

Gaya was the hottest place in the state at 43.4 degrees.

In the north Indian Punjab state, Amritsar and Ludhiana’s maximum settled at 40.1 degrees, while Patiala had a high of 40 degrees.

Hisar in Haryana recorded the maximum at 38.5 degrees. - PTI

Kamal Nath incharge of Punjab, Haryana; Azad of Uttar Pradesh NEW DELHI: Preparing for assembly polls in the north Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, the Congress on Sunday brought in veterans Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kamal Nath as general secretaries incharge of the two states in a hierarchical shake-up as the party seeks to revive itself in the Hindi heartland after a string of electoral reverses.

Azad, Congress’s Muslim face, takes charge of the party affairs in the key battleground state at a time when it is making attempts to woo the minorities and possibly work for an alliance with Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party with which the leader has good relations.

Azad, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has been general secretary incharge of Uttar Pradesh twice before.

SOUTH-WEST MONSOON

NEW DELHI: Heavy monsoon rains on Sunday lashed the south Indian state of Kerala, flooding low-lying areas in the state, while floods claimed two lives in Kanyakumari district of the southeastern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

The north Indian states, however, continued to reel under heat wave conditions with Banda in Uttar Pradesh sizzling at 46 degrees.

It was another sultry day for Delhiites with rains eluding the city. The maximum temperature was recorded at 39.6 and the minimum at 26.9 degrees.

The weatherman has predicted overcast conditions on Monday.

Rains and floods claimed two lives in Tamil Nadu, while a flood warning was issued for people living on the banks of two rivers in

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NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEET: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP

ALLAHABAD: With the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls on his mind, BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday attacked the Samajwadi Party government over the “atmosphere of violence” in the north Indian state, citing recent Mathura clashes and “migration” of Hindus from a western UP town to target it.

In his inaugural speech at the party’s two-day national executive, Shah also stressed on the challenges before the party in 2017, when elections are due in UP, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, as he exhorted the party workers to rise to the occasion by taking the

President Amit Shah, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani during the party’s national executive meet in Allahabad on Sunday. - PTI

Modi government’s “successes” to the masses.

With the entire party leadership, including the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, present, he also trained guns on the Congress, saying it is “increasingly weakening” and its “atrophy is growing at an alarming pace due to its policy of repeatedly obstructing the government’s path to development”in the last two years. He also expressed confidence that the party will return to power in UP in 2017 and the Centre in 2019 as well.

Briefing reporters about Shah’s speech, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the National Executive will not name any chief ministerial candidate for the UP polls, noting that such a decision can be taken only by the party’s Parliamentary Board, its highest decision-making body.

Prasad also faced a barrage of questions on whether the saffron party was attempting at “communal polarisation” with Shah raking up issues like migration of Hindus from Kairana, a contention he vehemently denied.

Migration Prasad quoted Shah as saying, “the migration happening in Kairana due to violence is a matter of serious concern. There is an atmosphere of violence.

“The lack of development and the lack of governance in the biggest state of India that is Uttar Pradesh is becoming a matter of serious concern.”

The party president also referred to the highest civilian honours accorded on Modi by two prominent Islamic countries, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan, in a clear message to Muslims who continue to be wary of BJP due to its Hindutva agenda. Shah referred to the Modi government’s foreign policy achievements and made a special reference to the “unique thing” of the two Islamic countries awarding him with their highest civilians honours.

“While some people are running a campaign against Modi, this is an evidence of his interna-

tional image as all Islamic countries where he visited spoke in one voice against terrorism and recognized India as a source of stability in Asia,” Prasad said when asked if Shah’s mention of these awards was an attempt to reach out to Muslims.

The national executive on its first day and Shah in his speech did not refer to the party’s core issue of Ram Temple with Prasad saying that it was not necessary to take it up in every meeting but it was a matter of “faith not elections” for the party.

Hindutva bodies affiliated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghhave been clamouring for an early construction of the temple in Ayodhya. The party chief described its win in the recent Assam assembly polls and rise in vote share in states like Kerala and West Bengal as “happy beginning for a good future”.

He spoke about the party’s focus on increasing its strength in Coromandel states like Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Tamil Nadu besides Bengal.

BJP had not won many Lok Sabha seats from these states in 2014 and Shah has focused on them with 2019 Lok Sabha polls in mind. The gateway to the northeast has opened to BJP, he said while referring to the Assam victory. - PTI

Kamal Nath will look after Haryana apart from Punjab, party General Secretary Janaradan Dwivedi said.

Madhusudan Mistry, who was hitherto looking after Uttar Pradesh, will be the new general secretary incharge of Central Election Committee, while Shakeel Ahmed, incharge of Punjab and Haryana, has been relieved of the charge, Dwivedi said.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi effected the changes a day after the biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha which saw cross voting by some party MLAs in Uttar Pradesh and alleged deliberate faulty marking by its 14 legislators in Haryana which led to their votes being declared invalid and resulted in the defeat of Congress-backed candidate R. K. Anand. - PTI L O A N D E FA U LT

No legal basis for ED action, says Mallya NEW DELHI: A day after the Enforcement Directorate attached assets worth Rs14.1 billion of Vijay Mallya and one of his companies, the Indian business tycoon on Sunday said there is “no rationale nor any legal basis” behind such action and alleged that government agencies are pursuing a “heavily biased investigation” against him.

Reacting to the ED action, Mallya said “The assets purportedly attached under PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) date back to several years prior to the launch of Kingfisher Airlines.

There is no rationale nor any legal basis for the series of actions initiated by the ED which is now making it more difficult to raise resources to pay the banks.”

In a statement, he said, “Purely civil matters such as loan recovery are being connected with criminal allegations without any basis whatsoever.” He said “media reports and a tweet from the ED suggest that the ED has attached various properties belonging to myself and United Breweries Holdings Ltd which is a public Company and not even the subject of any ED investigation”.

Mallya said the ED’s latest move seems to be “to approach the PMLA Court to declare me a proclaimed absconder for reasons that I cannot understand”. - PTI

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US Senate moves to give India global strategic partner status The amendment urges the president to strengthen the effectiveness of the US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative and the durability of the ‘India Rapid

DEEPENING TIES: Given the bipartisan nature of support to India

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US defence ties and that it has been introduced by Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee John McCain himself, the legislation is expected to be passed. – AFP file photo

the Department of Defence

WASHINGTON: Asserting that the US and India face mutual security threats and a robust defence partnership is in the interest of both countries, a top Republican Senator has moved a legislation asking the president to recognise India as America’s “global strategic and defence partner”.

Seeking necessary modifications to defence export control regulations, the legislative amendment to the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) 2017 was introduced by John McCain, who is Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

The move came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to a joint session of the Congress called for greater defence cooperation between the two countries. As per the Senate Amendment 4618, it is the sense of the Congress that the US and India face mutual security threats, and a robust defence partnership is in the interest of both countries.

Amendment The amendment says that the relationship between the US and India has developed over the past two decades to become a multifaceted, global strategic and defence partnership rooted in shared democratic values and the promotion of mutual prosperity, greater

economic cooperation, regional peace, security and stability.

As such it asked the president to such actions as may be necessary “to recognise the status of India as a global strategic and defence partner” of the US through appropriate modifications to defence export control regulations.

“The commitment of the president to enhancing defence and security cooperation with India should be considered a priority in advancing the interests of the United States in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific region,” it said.

The NDAA 2017 is slated to come for voting in the Senate next week. The Republican Party has a majority in the Senate.

The amendment urges the

president to strengthen the effectiveness of the US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative and the durability of the “India Rapid Reaction Cell” of the Department of Defence.

It also asks the US president to approve and facilitate the transfer of advanced technology in the context of, and in order to satisfy, combined military planning with the India military for missions such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter piracy and maritime domain awareness.

It asks for resolving issues impeding defence trade, security cooperation, and co-production and co-development opportunities between the US and India.

Defence technology Under the legislation the US president is asked to collaborate with India to develop mutually agreeable mechanisms to verify the security of defence technology information and equipment such as tailored cyber security and enduse monitoring arrangements.

The Administration is urged to promote policies that will encourage the efficient review and authorisation of defence sales and exports to India, including the treatment of military sales and export authorisations to India in a manner similar to that of the closest defence partners of the US. Seeking to pursue greater government-to-government and commercial military transactions between the US and India, it asks the president to support the development and alignment of the

export control and procurement regimes of India with those of America and multilateral control regimes. It urges the US president to encourage coordination with India on an ongoing basis to develop and keep updated military contingency plans for addressing threats to the mutual security interests of both countries.

The legislative amendment asks the president to work toward actions and joint efforts such as significant contributions to ongoing global conflicts, that would allow the US to treat India the same as its closest partners and allies with respect to American laws and regulations.

On an ongoing basis the president will carry out an assessment of the extent to which India possesses capabilities to execute military operations of mutual interest between the US and India.

The Congress, as per this amendment, feels that the defence partnership between the US and India is vital to regional and international stability and security, and that the national security interests of America can be furthered by advancing the goals of the framework for the US-India Defence Relationship and the effective operation of the US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative.

Given the bipartisan nature of support to India US defence ties and that it has been introduced by McCain himself, the legislation is expected to be passed.

A similar legislative move has been made in the House of Representatives too. - PTI

R E - I N V E S T I G AT E

SIT to reopen 75 anti-Sikh riot cases NEW DELHI: The Centre-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) will re-investigate around 75 cases of anti-Sikh riots in Delhi and some other states, a decision that comes months ahead of the assembly elections in the north Indian Punjab state, a Home Ministry official said.

A total of 3,325 people were killed in the riots.

Delhi alone accounted for 2,733 deaths while the rest occurred in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and other states. Delhi Police had closed 241 cases citing lack of evidence.

The Justice Nanavati Commission had recommended reopening of only four of the 241 cases closed by police but BJP wanted re-investigation of all the other 237 cases.

CBI had reopened and re-investigated only four cases.

In two of them, the probe agency had filed a charge sheet and in one, five persons, including a former MLA, were convicted.

The SIT was setup on February 12, 2015 following a recommendation by Home Ministryappointed Justice (retd) G. P. Mathur committee.

The three-member SIT comprises two Inspector General rank IPS officers and a judicial officer, a Home Ministry official said.

At the time of formation of the SIT about one-and-a-half-years ago, the government had said it would submit its report within six months.

However, it is not known why the SIT’s work got delayed and now it has decided to re-investigate only the 75 anti-Sikh riot cases. - PTI

HIERARCHICAL SHAKE-UP

SMUGGLING BID FOILED

Border Security Force personnel display the arms, ammunitions, and packets of narcotics and heroin seized from smugglers who were apprehended in Fazilka sector of northern Indian state of Punjab on Sunday. Two smugglers were killed and another injured as BSF troops fired at them to foil an attempt to smuggle drugs from across the Indo-Pak international border in Abohar sector of Fazilka district of Punjab. A rich haul of drugs, arms and ammunition was seized. - PTI

Shah attacks SP government over violence in Mathura He insisted that the BJP’s “foremost commitment” was to UP’s development but made it clear that the Akhilesh Yadav government’s law and order failures be it in Mathura or Kairana were a matter of deep concern.”We don’t speak about communalism but about national interest.”

BJP president Amit Shah expressed confidence that the party will return to

Two die in downpour in Tamil Nadu, north India awaits rain

power in UP in 2017 and the Centre in 2019 as well

Kanyakumari district.

A 25-year old contract engineer of a private hospital was swept away in flash floods while taking bath in Rajakamangalam Panri Vaykal (channel). In another incident in the district, a 10-year old boy was swept by floodwaters after he fell into a channel while playing near here house in Marungoor.

The district, adjoining Kerala, where the south-west monsoon is active, received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds and thunder. Kulasekaram and Tiruvattar towns were inundated.

Several low-lying areas in the town were flooded, cutting off traffic and movement of vehicles.

The authorities sounded flood alert in Kuzhithurai and Sitraru as both rivers were in spate.

WATERLOGGED: Two-wheelers semi-submerged in a water logged area at G.S Road after the down pour in Guwahati on Sunday. -PTI

PWD officials said various dams, including the Pechiparai Dam, were fast filling up.

Heavy monsoon rains lashed Kerala, leaving many low lying

areas waterlogged. Piravom in Ernakulam district recorded 11 cm of rainfall while Nedumangad in the state capital 8 cm.

Kollam, Vaikom and Kanjirap-

pally in Kottayam district recorded 7 cm of rains each.

In Mankada in Malappuram district, a portion of a school building collapsed under the impact of heavy rains, but a major disaster was averted, on account of it being a Sunday.

In the North, heat wave continued in parts of Rajasthan with Kota recording the highest temperature at 42.2 degree Celsius.

Kota was followed by Jaipur and Jaisalmer, where maximum temperature was recorded at 41.2 degree Celsius and 41 degree Celsius, respectively. In the north Indian Uttar Pradesh state, hot weather conditions persisted in Allahabad, Varanasi, Kanpur, Bareilly, Jhansi, Faizabad and Lucknow.

Banda was the hottest place

at 46 degrees. Some parts in the East, however, witnessed moderate rains and thundershowers. Day temperatures hovered near normal level in Punjab and Haryana.

Ambala was the hottest in the two states at 40.4 degrees.

Residents in the east Indian Bihar state were troubled by sultry conditions despite light showers in Patna (18mm) and Purnea (9.2mm). Patna had a high of 40.2 degrees and humidity touched the 98 per cent mark.

Gaya was the hottest place in the state at 43.4 degrees.

In the north Indian Punjab state, Amritsar and Ludhiana’s maximum settled at 40.1 degrees, while Patiala had a high of 40 degrees.

Hisar in Haryana recorded the maximum at 38.5 degrees. - PTI

Kamal Nath incharge of Punjab, Haryana; Azad of Uttar Pradesh NEW DELHI: Preparing for assembly polls in the north Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, the Congress on Sunday brought in veterans Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kamal Nath as general secretaries incharge of the two states in a hierarchical shake-up as the party seeks to revive itself in the Hindi heartland after a string of electoral reverses.

Azad, Congress’s Muslim face, takes charge of the party affairs in the key battleground state at a time when it is making attempts to woo the minorities and possibly work for an alliance with Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party with which the leader has good relations.

Azad, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has been general secretary incharge of Uttar Pradesh twice before.

SOUTH-WEST MONSOON

NEW DELHI: Heavy monsoon rains on Sunday lashed the south Indian state of Kerala, flooding low-lying areas in the state, while floods claimed two lives in Kanyakumari district of the southeastern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

The north Indian states, however, continued to reel under heat wave conditions with Banda in Uttar Pradesh sizzling at 46 degrees.

It was another sultry day for Delhiites with rains eluding the city. The maximum temperature was recorded at 39.6 and the minimum at 26.9 degrees.

The weatherman has predicted overcast conditions on Monday.

Rains and floods claimed two lives in Tamil Nadu, while a flood warning was issued for people living on the banks of two rivers in

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NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEET: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP

ALLAHABAD: With the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls on his mind, BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday attacked the Samajwadi Party government over the “atmosphere of violence” in the north Indian state, citing recent Mathura clashes and “migration” of Hindus from a western UP town to target it.

In his inaugural speech at the party’s two-day national executive, Shah also stressed on the challenges before the party in 2017, when elections are due in UP, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, as he exhorted the party workers to rise to the occasion by taking the

President Amit Shah, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani during the party’s national executive meet in Allahabad on Sunday. - PTI

Modi government’s “successes” to the masses.

With the entire party leadership, including the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, present, he also trained guns on the Congress, saying it is “increasingly weakening” and its “atrophy is growing at an alarming pace due to its policy of repeatedly obstructing the government’s path to development”in the last two years. He also expressed confidence that the party will return to power in UP in 2017 and the Centre in 2019 as well.

Briefing reporters about Shah’s speech, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the National Executive will not name any chief ministerial candidate for the UP polls, noting that such a decision can be taken only by the party’s Parliamentary Board, its highest decision-making body.

Prasad also faced a barrage of questions on whether the saffron party was attempting at “communal polarisation” with Shah raking up issues like migration of Hindus from Kairana, a contention he vehemently denied.

Migration Prasad quoted Shah as saying, “the migration happening in Kairana due to violence is a matter of serious concern. There is an atmosphere of violence.

“The lack of development and the lack of governance in the biggest state of India that is Uttar Pradesh is becoming a matter of serious concern.”

The party president also referred to the highest civilian honours accorded on Modi by two prominent Islamic countries, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan, in a clear message to Muslims who continue to be wary of BJP due to its Hindutva agenda. Shah referred to the Modi government’s foreign policy achievements and made a special reference to the “unique thing” of the two Islamic countries awarding him with their highest civilians honours.

“While some people are running a campaign against Modi, this is an evidence of his interna-

tional image as all Islamic countries where he visited spoke in one voice against terrorism and recognized India as a source of stability in Asia,” Prasad said when asked if Shah’s mention of these awards was an attempt to reach out to Muslims.

The national executive on its first day and Shah in his speech did not refer to the party’s core issue of Ram Temple with Prasad saying that it was not necessary to take it up in every meeting but it was a matter of “faith not elections” for the party.

Hindutva bodies affiliated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghhave been clamouring for an early construction of the temple in Ayodhya. The party chief described its win in the recent Assam assembly polls and rise in vote share in states like Kerala and West Bengal as “happy beginning for a good future”.

He spoke about the party’s focus on increasing its strength in Coromandel states like Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Tamil Nadu besides Bengal.

BJP had not won many Lok Sabha seats from these states in 2014 and Shah has focused on them with 2019 Lok Sabha polls in mind. The gateway to the northeast has opened to BJP, he said while referring to the Assam victory. - PTI

Kamal Nath will look after Haryana apart from Punjab, party General Secretary Janaradan Dwivedi said.

Madhusudan Mistry, who was hitherto looking after Uttar Pradesh, will be the new general secretary incharge of Central Election Committee, while Shakeel Ahmed, incharge of Punjab and Haryana, has been relieved of the charge, Dwivedi said.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi effected the changes a day after the biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha which saw cross voting by some party MLAs in Uttar Pradesh and alleged deliberate faulty marking by its 14 legislators in Haryana which led to their votes being declared invalid and resulted in the defeat of Congress-backed candidate R. K. Anand. - PTI L O A N D E FA U LT

No legal basis for ED action, says Mallya NEW DELHI: A day after the Enforcement Directorate attached assets worth Rs14.1 billion of Vijay Mallya and one of his companies, the Indian business tycoon on Sunday said there is “no rationale nor any legal basis” behind such action and alleged that government agencies are pursuing a “heavily biased investigation” against him.

Reacting to the ED action, Mallya said “The assets purportedly attached under PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) date back to several years prior to the launch of Kingfisher Airlines.

There is no rationale nor any legal basis for the series of actions initiated by the ED which is now making it more difficult to raise resources to pay the banks.”

In a statement, he said, “Purely civil matters such as loan recovery are being connected with criminal allegations without any basis whatsoever.” He said “media reports and a tweet from the ED suggest that the ED has attached various properties belonging to myself and United Breweries Holdings Ltd which is a public Company and not even the subject of any ED investigation”.

Mallya said the ED’s latest move seems to be “to approach the PMLA Court to declare me a proclaimed absconder for reasons that I cannot understand”. - PTI

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Islamabad fails to qualify for Green Climate project funds GCF grants but MoCC has not received an encouraging response from the provinces, sources said.

Green Climate Fund will review eight climate-related project proposals of different countries at its upcoming board meeting

PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD: While the Green Climate Fund (GCF) will review eight climaterelated project proposals of different countries at its upcoming board meeting, Pakistan has failed to sail through even a single proposal to get funding.

The GCF support projects, programmes, policies and other activities in developing countries using thematic funding windows to assist countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.

Of the total 41 proposals with a funding request of $2.4 billion, eight project proposals worth $208 million have been mopped up from GCF’s pipeline.

The eight project proposals have been submitted to the United Nations’ GCF by African, AsiaPacific, Latin America, Caribbean and Eastern Europe countries with a focus on activities ranging

from energy efficiency investments to building coastal resilience in vulnerable areas.

The three-day GCF Board meeting is scheduled to take place on June 28 at its headquarters in Songdo, in South Korea. The GCF is a fund within the framework of the UNFCCC as a mechanism to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.

Global lake outburst floods According to information placed on the GCF’s website, of the eight proposals, five projects aim to boost the capacity of countries to adapt to the adverse impacts of human-induced climate change, two focus on lowering carbon emissions and one focuses on adaptation and reducing emissions.

The Ministry of Climate Change (MoC) has submitted a $35 million project for address-

COUNTERING CLIMATE CHANGE: The Green Climate Fund is a

fund within the framework of the UNFCCC as a mechanism to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. – File

ing the mounting risk of global lake outburst floods in Pakistan’s north where average temperature continues to rise and cause glaciers to melt at a much faster rate. But the project has yet to be included in the list of 41 projects lined up for GCF’s consideration.

According to Pakistan Metrological Department, Pakistan’s north is home to over 3,000 glacial lakes and 52 of them on the verge of outburst.

At a meeting held at the MoCC

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on February 24, the National Climate Change Policy Implementation Committee (NCCPIC) was informed that except one, all provinces, ministries and divisions have failed to come up with action plans to tackle climate change issues under the National Climate Change Policy.

During its first NCCPIC meeting on April 23, provincial governments were asked to submit their project concept notes regarding submission of proposals for the

Lack of capacity Senior officials at the MoCC said that the provinces’ lack of capacity to hammer out climate changerelated project proposals were the main cause of the country’s failure to qualify for the GFC funds.

During the second NCCPIC meeting chaired by Climate Change Minister Zahid Hamid, the meeting was informed that the ministry had received 27 concept notes from federating units on irrigation sector, coastal areas, public engineering, and field intrusion of sea water. But except for one proposal from the AJK government, almost all the concept notes were turned down for not being up to the GCF’s criteria.

Sources in the MoCC said that the ministry equally lacks the technical know-how to extend help to the provinces to come up with concrete proposals to meet the GCF criteria. — The Express Tribune

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Sindh gives top priority for education KARACHI: Education seems to be the top priority of the Sindh government this year, with a lion’s share of the budget for the fiscal year 2016-17 being allocated for education.

A total of Rs160.7 billion, or 28 per cent of the total budget, has been allocated for education, with an Annual Development Programme (ADP) allocation of Rs17.2 billion for 225 new schemes in all four sections of education – higher education, technical education, special education and medical education.

This year’s allocations show an increase of 11.2 per cent from last year’s allocation of Rs144.5 billion. The allocation for salaries has been increased by 7.4 per cent, while non-salary expenditure has been increased by 23.8 per cent.

The ADP 2015-16’s allocation was Rs13.2 billion with four subheads – Rs 10 billion for the education and literacy department (ELD), Rs200 million for special education, Rs1 billion for Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Stevta) and Rs2 billion for universities and boards.

Stevta used 52 per cent of its budget, universities and boards 37 per cent while 0 per cent of the special education budget was spent. - Express Tribune

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arrowing the global gender gap would have huge potential economic benefits. According to the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), if every government helped its citizens catch up to the country in its region that has made the fastest strides toward gender parity, the total annual payoff in additional GDP could reach $12 trillion in 2025.

Gender parity is also a moral imperative, recognized in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were adopted by 193 countries in 2015. Together with the aggregate economic payoff, investing in women and girls would transform millions of lives for the better.

The question, then, is how to realize these enormous gains. Achieving economic gender equality is not possible without working toward social gender equality. The two need to be tackled together.

An important part of the answer, it turns out, lies in improving access to essential services such as education and family planning. MGI estimates that the additional annual investment required to deliver essential services to those who need them is between $1.5-2 trillion in 2025. This compares with estimated spending of $6.3 trillion on these services in 2014. In other words, the potential economic payoff in 2025 would be 6-8 times the spending required.

In six areas – education, family planning, maternal health, financial inclusion, digital inclusion, and assistance with unpaid care work – improved access to services could unlock women’s economic potential and help to meet the SDGs’ genderequality targets. Assistance with unpaid care work represents one the biggest opportunities for improvement worldwide, but there is broad scope for improvement in financial and digital inclusion in South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa is greatly in need of advances in maternal health.

In order to meet the path set by the SDGs, 58 million more girls and 60 million more boys will need to be enrolled in schools. Some 224 million more women will need to gain access to formal financial services to close the gender gap completely. And roughly 445 million people will need improved access to safe water supplies – part of reducing the unpaid care work carried out by women in developing countries.

This ambitious agenda will not be delivered effectively without action from governments working in concert with the private sector and nongovernmental organisations. It will require additional investment, the creation of job opportunities for women, and the introduction of measures to help women move into more productive work.

MGI identified several interventions around the world that could easily be deployed more broadly.

Measures proven to improve access to education include building more secondary schools, ensuring that girls are provided with sanitation facilities in the places where they study, and creating financial incentives – including cash transfers – to raise enrolment and keep girls in school.

When it comes to family planning and maternal health, the main priorities are to expand the number of health workers and develop emergency services and maternal-health services in rural areas.

One of the most effective ways to reduce the amount of time women spend on unpaid care work is expanding the provision of childcare, whether government-subsidized, employer-assisted, or self-funded. Digital technologies can help more women gain access to financial services, but only if countries expand their infrastructure and help enhance women’s digital and financial literacy.

These measures will, of course, have to be funded; but MGI has found that 60 per cent of countries can generate the additional funds from taxes on the incremental GDP growth that empowering women will deliver. In places where such tax revenues may not be sufficient, private investment can be attracted.

Legislation enacted this year by New York State, for example, requires that employers and employees each contribute funds to finance paid family leave. But policy changes will be insufficient if attitudes prevent people from making use of new rights and services.

Even in Sweden, where gender equality has advanced very far, studies suggest that roughly 33 per cent of men take parental leave, compared to more than 75 per cent of women. - Project Syndicate

CLIPPINGS FROM OUR ARCHIVES JUNE 2001 PDO opens exhibition on white Oryx MUSCAT: PDO opens exhibition on white Oryx at its oil and gas exhibition centre, near the Mina Al Fahal industrial site.

Jeroen Peters, exploration director of PDO, said that though simple in set-up, the exhibition is not without significance. Since His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has designated 2001 to be the Year of Environment in Oman, World Environment Day this year has even more significance than usual. The opening of this exhibition to increase the awareness about a singular project being undertaken in Oman is in line with PDO’s aspiration of contributing to the Sultanate’s sustainable development.

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REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES IN THE SULTANATE 2016 (in million rials)

Traded value of property January

February

350.8 45.4%

212.4

Traded value of mortgage contracts

228.3 57%

137.1

1949: Installed by the French, Bao Dai enters Saigon to rule Vietnam.

1979: Sioux Indians are awarded $105 million in compensation for the 1877 US seizure of the Black Hills in South Dakota.

1983: Pioneer 10, already in space for 11 years, leaves the solar system.

Traded value of sales contracts

119.2 7.6%

73.8

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REGION Thousands flee Falluja using safe exit route secured by Iraqi army The new exit route, known as Al Salam (Peace) Junction, was secured on Saturday, southwest of Falluja, Joint Operation Command spokesman BrigadierGeneral Yahya Rasool told Reuters

BAGHDAD/ERBIL: The Iraqi army said on Sunday it had secured the first safe exit route for civilians to leave IS’ besieged stronghold Falluja, and a Norwegian aid group said thousands of people had already used it to flee in the first day it was open.

While it pressed on with its offensive in Falluja, the army also launched a fresh advance in the direction of the northern city of Mosul, IS’ de facto Iraqi capital, under cover of airstrikes from a U.S.-led coalition.

The assaults by the Iraqi army are taking place at the same time as advances against IS by US-backed fighters and Russian-backed Syrian government forces in Syria, at the opposite end of the territory held by the militants.

Fighting on a range of fronts in both Iraq and Syria in recent weeks amounts to some of the biggest pressure on the militants since they swept across much of Iraq and Syria in 2014.

In Iraq, the government launched a major operation last month to recapture the IS bas-

LUCKY TO BE ALIVE: Displaced Iraqis who were evacuated from their villages by Iraqi government forces south of the besieged IS group bastion of Falluja help a wounded man as they arrive at a safe zone in Subayat during a military operation to retake territory from the extremists on Sunday. — AFP

The Al Salam Junction route was secured after troops dislodged insurgents from districts located on the western bank of the Euphrates river, opposite Falluja’s city centre on the east bank, said Rasool.

He did not give a number for the civilians who were able to flee so far using it. tion of Falluja, an hour’s drive from Baghdad.

Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi has said troops are delaying advances to protect civilians.

The United Nations fears for the fate of up to 90,000 people believed trapped inside Falluja with little food or water.

The new exit route, known as Al Salam (Peace) Junction, was secured on Saturday, southwest of Falluja, Joint Operation Command spokesman Brigadier-Gen-

eral Yahya Rasool told Reuters.

“There were exit routes previously, but this is the first to be completely secured and it’s relatively safe,” said Rasool.

About 4,000 people had fled the city over the past 24 hours through the Al Salam Junction, said Karl Schembri, a spokesman in Iraq for the Norwegian Refugee Council, which has been assisting people who escape the city. “We expect thousands more to be able to leave in the coming days,” he said.

RELIEF FOR SYRIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN

Syrian refugee children receive gifts as volunteers entertain them inside a housing compound in Sidon, southern Lebanon on Sunday. — Reuters

UNAUTHORISED DRONE ACTIVITY

22 flights diverted Dubai airport shut for over an hour DUBAI: Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport for international travel, closed its airspace for 69 minutes due to unauthorised drone activity on Saturday, causing 22 flights to be diverted, aviation authorities said.

Government-owned Dubai Airports, which operates Dubai’s two main airports, said in a statement the closure lasted between 11:36am and 12:45 pm (06390745 GMT), and Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths said thousands of passengers suffered disruption to their journeys.

Sixteen of the diverted flights went to Dubai World Central, Dubai’s other main airport, a Dubai Airports spokesperson said. “This is a very serious incident and we obviously take the safety of our customers and our staff extremely seriously,” Griffiths told Dubai’s Dubaieye 103.8 radio. “As you can imagine, this is the busiest international airport

Government-owned Dubai Airports said in a statement the closure lasted between 11:36am and 12:45 pm (0639-0745 GMT) in the world and there was major inconvenience to thousands of passengers ... There are very clear restrictions and no fly zones around all airports in the UAE, saying that this type of activity is actually illegal.”

The flying of drones is prohibited within 5km (3 miles) of airports, helipads, landing areas or

manned aircraft in the UAE. Around the world the use of civil drones, whether for commercial purposes or just as a leisure activity, is rising. That popularity has led to increasing reports of near-misses with commercial aircraft, such as when a Lufthansa plane was approaching Warsaw airport last month.

Drones Aviation concerns focus on smaller drones, operated like model planes and flown for recreation, because their users are often not familiar with the rules of the air.

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority issued a warning in July 2015 after seven incidents where drones had flown near planes at different British airports in less than a year. Recognising the threat, the European Commission conceded in 2015 that “drone accidents will happen”. — Reuters

May 23 offensive More than 20,000 people have managed to flee the city and its surrounding area since the Iraqi army began the offensive on May 23, the United Nations said on June 8.

But the lack of secure routes made their escape extremely difficult and dangerous.

At least a dozen people were reported to have drowned while crossing the Euphrates.

Those who managed to reach

SURVIVOR: A displaced Iraqi man who was evacuated from his

villages by Iraqi government forces south of the besieged IS group bastion of Falluja is pushed in a wheelchair as he arrives at a safe zone in Subayat during a military operation to retake territory from the extremists on Sunday. — AFP

government-held lines said they walked for days to avoid sniper fire and explosive devices planted by IS insurgents along roads to delay the army’s advance.

A government official said the militants were putting up a tough fight defending the city, long an insurgent bastion where US forces fought the heaviest battles of their

own 2003-2011 occupation.

The army is receiving air support from the US-led coalition and ground support from regional militias and tribal fighters. The Falluja campaign veers from Washington’s battle plan, which sees the main fight looming in Mosul, the biggest city in either Iraq or Syria under IS control. — Reuters

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China wants more talks on nuclear export club BEIJING: China said on Sunday that more talks were needed to build a consensus on which countries can join the main group controlling access to sensitive nuclear technology, after a push by the United States to include India.

China is seen as leading opposition to the US move to include India in the 48-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), but other countries, including New Zealand, Turkey, South Africa and Austria also oppose Indian membership, according to diplomats.

The NSG aims to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons by restricting the sale of items that can be used to make those arms.

India already enjoys most of the benefits of membership under a 2008 exemption to NSG rules granted to support its nuclear cooperation deal with Washington, even though India has developed atomic weapons and never signed the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the main global arms control pact.

‘Large differences’ ‘Large differences’ remain over the issue of non-Non-Proliferation Treaty countries joining the NSG, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said in an online statement.

“With regard to what to do on the issue of non-NPT signatories joining (the NSG), China consistently supports having ample discussion on this to seek consensus and agreement and come to a unanimous decision,” Hong said.

“The NPT is the political and legal basis for the entire international non-proliferation system,” Hong said, adding that China would support the group in further talks to come to a consensus at an early date.

Opponents argue that granting India membership would further undermine efforts to prevent proliferation. It would also infuriate India’s rival Pakistan. - Reuters

INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE: Outgoing Philippines President Benigno Aquino hailed the transformation of the Philippines during his term from being the ‘Sick Man of Asia’ to one of the fastest growing economies. – AFP

President warns Philippines about spectre of martial law In his last Independence Day speech before stepping down on June 30, Benigno Aquino appealed to Filipinos to defend their freedom and democracy and remain vigilant

MANILA: Philippines President Benigno Aquino on Sunday appealed to Filipinos to defend their freedom and democracy and remain vigilant as he warned the horrors of martial law under the late Ferdinand Marcos could happen again.

In his last Independence Day speech before stepping down on June 30, Aquino hailed the transformation of the Philippines during his term from being the ‘Sick Man of Asia’ to one of the fastest growing economies. He said such progress came without disregard

SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND

for the rule of law, due process and human rights.

As the Southeast Asian nation prepares for a change in leadership, some people fear Aquino’s successor, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, who is the Davao City mayor, could take a more authoritarian path.

Assassination Part of Aquino’s speech was a video presentation about how his father and namesake and the entire family suffered during the martial law years. His father was assassinated in 1983 at Manila’s international airport, three years before a mass uprising that toppled Marcos. “If we are not going to be vigilant, it could happen again,” Aquino said

after the video presentation at the palace event attended by diplomats, top government officials and business executives.

Duterte remains hugely popular despite his comments about extrajudicial killings. His latest controversial comment saying journalists were “not exempted from assassination” raised concerns, though he later clarified that he does “not condone nor tolerate killing of journalists, regardless of the motive of the killers, or the reason for their killing.”

Duterte has also said he would allow the burial of Marcos at the Philippines’ heroes’ cemetery, despite strong opposition led by the Aquino family.

Marcos’ son and namesake said

ELECTION

DIFFERENCES: Part of the unveiled scale model of the future Shanghai Disneyland at a news confer-

ence, in Shanghai. China’s attitude to Disney is ambivalent, reflecting a clash between nationalistic sentiment and the desire for US-style consumption among the growing middle class. – Reuters

Mickey takes on locals with Disney’s $5.5b Shanghai bet SHANGHAI: As the opening of the $5.5 billion Shanghai Disneyland draws near, Walt Disney has a challenge. The hold of rival Asian characters such as China’s homegrown Boonie Bears or Big Big Wolf means seven-year-olds like Li Yixuan have less time for Mickey Mouse and Friends.

As Li Yixuan settles on the living room floor for 15 minutes of cartoons before homework and bed, Disney doesn’t get a look-in this time, as his favourite animated hero, Ultraman Ace from the hit Japanese series, does battle with space dinosaurs.

And as the number of competing theme parks in China soars, it will become even harder to win the hearts of Chinese children — and open the wallets of their parents — to fuel long-term traffic after the turnstiles start clicking on June 16.

“When we get kids now to write down their favourite cartoon character, very few put down Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck,” said Song Lei, Hong Kong-based director at Animation-ComicGame Group, the organiser of Asia’s biggest annual fair for comics, anime and games.

“Instead it’s what is being broadcast on television, what

they’re seeing in their day-to-day,” he said. That means the Boonie Bears duo and mischievous, super-powered pig GG Bond, he said. That’s not helped by a ban on imported cartoons during the late afternoon ‘golden hour’ peak viewing time for children.

American-style China’s attitude to Disney is ambivalent, reflecting a clash between nationalistic sentiment and the desire for American-style consumption among the growing middle class.

China’s military-linked PLA Daily warned of what it said was ‘invisible propaganda’ in Disney’s Zootopia. Yet chief executive officer Bob Iger got a presidential welcome from Xi Jinping in May, and Disney has been granted ‘special’ trademark protection. And Disney is still enjoying a banner year at the box office in China.

Zootopia, Captain America: Civil War, The Jungle Book and Star Wars: the Force Awakens are among the 10 most-watched movies of 2016, reaping more than $690 million in ticket sales, according to Box Office Mojo.

Characters from those films will feature at the Shanghai resort.

“There are people that love

Disney and those that don’t, for a variety of reasons,” said Chris Yoshii, Asia-Pacific vice president for AECOM and a member of the Themed Entertainment Association. He predicts China’s theme park market will overtake the US in the “not too distant future”.

But that’s by no means all Disney.

About 2,500 parks are planned in China, including Japanese brand Hello Kitty, and there is already a Dwarf Empire in Yunnan.

Local tastes DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.’s $2.4 billion DreamCenter and Six Flags Entertainment’s park slated to open in 2019 are among Disney’s US competitors.

Domestic rivals include Haichang Ocean Park, which plans to open the nation’s biggest marine park next year, and billionaire developer Wang Jianlin’s Dalian Wanda Group, which aims to unveil 15 in China by 2020 and five overseas.

Wang says Disney will be no match for his ‘wolf pack’ of parks.

Disney did not immediately respond to request for comment, but it is betting on its years of experience running the world’s most successful parks, supported by its suite of movies, TV shows and merchandise. - Reuters

Ethnic minorities The multi-ethnic Barisan Nasional coalition led by UMNO has lost support among the Southeast Asian nation’s ethnic Chinese and Indian minorities because the controversy, leaving the embattled premier desperately trying to shore up his Muslim Malay votebank.

Last month, UMNO convinced parliament to allow members to debate a bill submitted by the PanMalaysian Islamic Party (PAS) — which has stayed outside the anti-Najib alliance — for the introduction of hudud, the Islamic penal code that sets punishments

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Mahathir hounds Najib Razak in by-poll campaign KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s veteran former leader Mahathir Mohamad campaigned against his old party over the weekend, seeking to turn voters against scandal-tainted Prime Minister Najib Razak in two by-elections being fought next week.

Mahathir, who led the country for 22 years until his retirement in 2003, quit the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) earlier this year in disgust over Najib’s grip on the party despite allegations of massive corruption.

The feisty 90-year-old has teamed up with old foes in the Pakatan Harapan opposition alliance to remove Najib, his onetime protege.

“If the people want to see this country being robbed by the prime minister, who has now passed a law that makes him stronger than even the Agong (King)... If that’s what the people want, they’ll get what they deserve,” Mahathir told a news conference while campaigning.

Najib, who denies any wrongdoing, has seen his popularity sink to all-time lows because of a multi-billion dollar graft scandal at the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) state fund and reports that around $1 billion were deposited in his personal bank account.

on Saturday his father’s body, which remains in a glass coffin in a mausoleum in his hometown Ilocos Norte, would be transferred to the heroes’ cemetery possibly in September.

Marcos, who ran and lost the vice presidency in the May 9 election, said he and Duterte discussed the burial plans and the possibility of a cabinet position for him in the new administration in a meeting in Davao City over the weekend. - Reuters

Mahathir Mohamad. – Bloomberg News

like amputation and stoning.

The constituencies being contested on June 18, midway through the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, are largely Malay, and the only runner that the anti-Najib alliance has in the race is a new moderate party that splintered from PAS. The by-elections at Sungai Besar and Kuala Kangsar will show how well support for Najib is holding up, with an eye to a national election due in 2018.

Mahathir on Saturday carried his anti-Najib message to Sungai Besar, a coastal town amid the paddy fields, coconut groves and palm oil plantations on the western side of the Malaysian Peninsula. He called on voters to rally behind the candidate from the newly-formed National Trust Party, known as Amanah.

“It doesn’t matter what party, these are parties for the people against Najib because he has committed a lot of corruption, including misappropriating up to 50 billion ringgit ($12 billion) that cannot be explained,” Mahathir said, referring to the troubles at 1MDB, whose advisory board had been chaired by Najib until recently. - Reuters

Bangladesh arrests 85 militants in crackdown DHAKA: Authorities in Bangladesh have arrested at least 85 militants as part of a broad crackdown after a wave of brutal attacks on minorities and liberal activists, police said on Sunday.

A total of more than 5,000 suspected criminals have been arrested since law enforcement agencies began a week-long drive on Friday to halt a series of targeted killings.

All arrests were made on specific charges, national police chief A.K.M. Shahidul Hoque said, relating to firearms, narcotics and other offences. “We will have to prevent the emergence of militancy collectively as a whole nation,” Hoque said.

In the past week, an elderly priest, a monastery worker and a shopkeeper were hacked to death in attacks for which IS claimed responsibility. The wife of a key counter-terrorism police official was also stabbed and shot dead.

Militants have killed more than 30 people in Bangladesh since early last year, with bloggers, liberal academics, rights campaigners, foreign aid workers, members of minority sects and other religious groups among the victims.

IS has claimed responsibility for 21 of the attacks since its first claim in September last year and Al Qaeda has claimed most of the rest, according to Site Intelligence Group, a United States-based monitoring service.

The government denies that either group has a presence in Bangladesh and says that home-grown radicals are responsible.

Last month junior foreign minister Shahriar Alam said the IS was trying to ride a wave of radicalisation by falsely claiming killings and said there was enough evidence implicating domestic militant groups.

Police said that two homegrown groups — Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen and Ansarullah Bangla Team — were behind the attacks as part of their campaign to impose strict law on Bangladesh. - Reuters

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WORLD U S C A M PA I G N

Democrats want ‘major role’ for Sanders: Survey NEW YORK: Bernie Sanders may have lost his bid to become the Democratic nominee for the White House, but party members don’t want the US senator from Vermont to step off the stage.

More than three-quarters of Democrats say Sanders should have a “major role” in shaping the party’s positions, while nearly two thirds say Hillary Clinton - who beat him for the nomination should pick him as her vice-presidential running mate, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

In a sign that Democrats hope their party can unite after a fierce primary season, two-thirds also said that Sanders should endorse Clinton, a former secretary of state and senator who appears bound for a showdown with Republican Donald Trump in November’s presidential election. Sanders, a self-described Democratic socialist, managed to turn his long-shot run into a mass movement with hard-line proposals to combat

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A Common Seal named Stan Lee is released on Courtown beach from Seal Rescue Ireland wildlife sanctuary where two rescued and rehabilitated seals are released back into the sea after months of care in Wexford, Ireland, on Sunday. — Reuters

wealth inequality, increase access to health care and education, and defend the environment.

His challenge to Clinton lasted far longer than expected, as he racked up strong results in a number of state nominating contests and stayed in the race even when the delegate count seemed to spell his doom, and yielded record numbers of small donations to his campaign. Sanders so far has not conceded defeat, even though Clinton recently clinched the nomination and won endorsements from President Barack Obama and US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts - a favourite of the same left-leaning voters who supported him.

Sanders has said he will continue to push for a liberal agenda heading into the Democratic National Convention in July though he has hinted he does not want his presence to hurt the Democrats’ chances of keeping the White House. — Reuters

‘In’ vote in referendum to boost Britain’s position in EU: Cameron what? The point is we have a floating currency and it will be good for exports,” he told the BBC. Farage, who has previously said the issue of Britain’s EU membership would not be resolved if the result is a close vote for “In”, said he thought momentum was moving towards “Out” but the referendum was likely to be the only chance to leave.

One poll published late on Saturday gave a two-point lead to supporters of ‘Remain’ and the

tion (for improved EU membership terms), hold a referendum and then people will know that the British agenda... is going straight to the top.”

The referendum will be a decision with far-reaching implications for politics, the economy and trade in Britain and well beyond.

other showed those in favour of Brexit were one point ahead BRINKMANSHIP: Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron appears on the Marr Show on the BBC, in London, Britain, on Sunday. - Jeff

LONDON: Britain’s influence in the European Union will be stronger if it votes to remain in the bloc in a June 23 referendum, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday with the latest polls showing Britons almost evenly split over whether to stay or go.

One poll published late on Saturday gave a two-point lead to supporters of “Remain” and the other SHANGHAI AIRPORT

Five hurt as man sets off home-made explosive SHANGHAI: A man set off a home-made explosive at a terminal in Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport on Sunday, the city’s government said, injuring five people, including himself.

The explosion occurred near the airport’s Terminal Two ticketing area at about 2:20pm and the people who were injured were taken away for medical treatment, the Shanghai government said in a short statement on its official microblog.

“According to an initial police investigation, a man took selfmade explosive materials in a beer bottle out of his backpack and threw it at ticketing counter,” the government said.

After the bottle exploded, he took out a knife and slashed his own neck, it said, adding that efforts to treat his “serious” injuries were underway.

Another four people were lightly injured by exploding glass, it said. The incident was under investigation and only the three flights in that ticketing area had been affected.

Unverified pictures on China’s Weibo microblog showed a person on a gurney being wheeled away by medical attendants and a pool of blood on the floor. — Reuters

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showed those in favour of Brexit were one point ahead. In an interview on BBC television, Cameron - whose “In” campaign has been branded as scaremongering by pro-Brexit supporters for warning of the risks of quitting the 28-nation EU - highlighted the advan-

tages of staying.

“If we wake up on June 24 and we are in, Britain’s authority within the EU will be stronger,” he said.

Renegotiation “No other country has done what we have done, hold a renegotia-

Pension cuts Cameron also reiterated a warning made in a newspaper interview published on Sunday that pensions and the publicly funded National Heath Service could face cuts after a vote for Brexit. Rejecting accusations of scaremongering, Cameron said it was his job to talk about the potential dangers of pulling out of the EU but that there was a “strong, bold, patriotic, posi-

tive case” for staying in.

“If we vote In, I think there will be actually a wall of investment,” he said.”Companies that are responsible for employing people in this country and making things in this country will want to do more, employ more, make more... if we vote out, it is a decade of uncertainty.”

Warnings on economy Nigel Farage, the leader of the anti-EU UK Independence Party, decried the “In” camp’s warnings over Britain’s economy - Europe’s second biggest and its most influential financial centre.

“These are ludicrous scare stories that are being put up.

Even if sterling were to fall a few percentage points after Brexit, so

Pretty slim “If the Leave side was to narrowly lose, the chances of parliament giving us another referendum in the short term is probably pretty slim, so I do view this as the one great opportunity,” he said.

The spiritual leader of the Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, said on Sunday he would vote in favour of Britain remaining in the EU, hailing the bloc as a force for peace and reconciliation.

Britain’s pound weakened by as much as 1.2 per cent against the US dollar immediately after an ORB poll for the Independent newspaper published on Friday showed a sharp swing toward a Brexit outcome on June 23. — Reuters

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Worst shooting in US history as 50 killed, 53 wounded in Florida The shooter was identified as Omar S. Mateen, a Florida resident who a senior FBI official said might have had leanings towards IS militants

ORLANDO: A gunman killed 50 people at a packed nightclub in Orlando, Florida on Sunday and wounded 53 others before being killed by police in the worst mass shooting in US history.

The shooter was identified as Omar S. Mateen, a Florida resident who a senior FBI official said might have had leanings towards IS militants.

Officials called the rampage a “terrorism incident,” but cautioned that the suspected extremist connection required further investigation.

Massacre at Virginia Tech Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said the attack was the deadliest single US shooting incident, eclipsing the 32 people killed in the 2007 massacre at Virginia Tech university.

“Today we’re dealing with something that we never imagined and is unimaginable,” Dyer said, more than doubling an earlier estimate that about 20 bodies were found in the Pulse nightclub.

A police officer working as a security guard inside the club, which has operated in downtown Orlando since 2004, exchanged fire with the suspect at about 2 a.m.(0600 GMT), police officials said.

A hostage situation quickly developed, and three hours later SWAT team officers used armoured cars to storm the club before shooting dead the gunman.

Time of killing not known It was unclear when the gunman killed the victims.

One officer was injured after he was hit in his helmet while exchanging fire with the gunman, police said.

“Do we consider this an act of terrorism? Absolutely,” said Danny Banks, special agent in charge of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.”Whether that is domestic terrorist activity or an international one, that is some-

CARNAGE: Friends and family members embrace outside the Orlando Police Headquarters during the investigation of a shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, US on Sunday. — Reuters

Over the next couple of days they’re going to be looking to see where this individual was inspired to carry out this horrifying act of terrorism. I think we’re going to be talking about a very different kind of case here soon Marco Rubio

US Senator

TARGET: This handout photo provided by the Orlando Police De-

CRISIS MANAGEMENT: Orlando police officers seen outside a

partment on June 12, 2016 shows police cars outside a Night Club in Orlando. - AFP PHOTO/ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT

nightclub after a fatal shooting and hostage situation on Sunday in Orlando, Florida. — Gerardo Mora/Getty Images/AFP

thing we will certainly get to the bottom of.”

Asked if the FBI suspected the gunman might have had inclinations toward militancy , including a possible sympathy for IS, Ronald Hopper, an assistant FBI agent in charge, told reporters: “We do have suggestions that the individual may have leanings toward that particular ideology.

But right now we can’t say definitively.”

The FBI said it was still trying to pin down whether the mass shooting was a hate crime aor a terrorist act. US Senator Marco Rubio of Florida told CNN he understood that the gunman had worked for a security company and so would have undergone some background checks.

“Over the next couple of days they’re going to be looking to see where this individual was inspired to carry out this horrifying act of terrorism,” Rubio said.”I think we’re going to be talking about a very different kind of case here soon.”

President Barack Obama ordered the federal government to provide any assistance needed to

Florida police investigating the shooting, the White House said in a statement.

The attacker was carrying an assault rifle and a handgun, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said.

He was also carrying an unidentified “device”, Orlando Police Chief John Mina said earlier.

Javer Antonetti, 53, told the Or-

lando Sentinel newspaper he was near the back of the dance club when he heard gunfire.”There were so many (shots), at least 40... it was constant, like ‘pow, pow, pow,’,” he said.

Video footage showed police officers and civilians carrying some injured people away from the club and bending over others on the ground.

Dozens of police cruisers, ambulances and other emergency vehicles could be seen in the area.

It was the second deadly shooting at an Orlando night spot in as many nights.

Christina Grimmie Late Friday, a man thought to be a deranged fan fatally shot singer Christina Grimmie, a former contestant on “The Voice”, as she was signing autographs after a concert.

— Reuters

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Suicide bomber hits field hospital near Sirte TRIPOLI: A suicide bomber killed three people at a field hospital for forces fighting IS in their Libyan coastal stronghold of Sirte on Sunday, a security source said, and medical staff appealed for help in treating the wounded.

The bomber also wounded seven others and caused extensive damage to the hospital, about 50 km from the front line, the source said. Two other attempted suicide bombings just outside the centre of Sirte did not cause casualties, he said.

Brigades aligned with the UN-backed Government of National Accord have made rapid advances over the past month.

This week they entered Sirte, engaging IS militants in street battles keeping up air strikes against them. The brigades, made up mainly of fighters from the western city of Misrata, have faced suicide bombings, snipers and mines. At least 120 brigade members have been killed and more than 500 wounded, security and hospital officials say.

IS took advantage of political chaos to expand into Libya from late 2014. It has launched attacks at numerous sites along Libya’s Mediterranean coastline but Sirte is the only city under it’sn full control. — Reuters

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MUSCAT: With the Sultanate’s demand for water growing at 6 per cent per annum, a proposal has been unveiled for building another major independent water project in Muscat-Barka area.

Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), the country’s sole procurer of new electricity generation and water desalination capacity, on Sunday floated a tender seeking bids from consultancy firms to provide financial and commercial advisory services for tendering to build

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Haya Water plans sewage treatment facility in Liwa Times News Service MUSCAT: Haya Water is currently evaluating the bids for Liwa STP construction tender approximate capacity of 10,000 cubic metres per day. The sewage treatment plant (STP) is designed to fulfill the needs of the residents of Liwa for wastewater services taking into consideration the population growth and development that will be witnessed by this wilayat in the future, according to a press release.

The project will also include the establishment of an irrigation network with total length of about 63 kilometres. This network will be utilised for irrigation and other commercial and industrial usages.

“Haya Water has already floated the tender for constructing Liwa STP and its facilities.

The tender is currently under evaluation and we hope to commence the works of this project

by December 2016. The construction of Liwa STP is expected totake two years. Haya Wateranticipates that this project will add a great value to the area by protecting groundwater, enhancing public health, pre-

serving the environment and providing treated wastewater for plantation,productive agricultureand other industrial and commercial purposes,” said Eng. Said bin Rashid Al Asmi, projects general manager in Haya Water.

“We are delighted to take this step which is part of other projects that Haya Water is implementing outside the governorate of Muscat to provide advanced wastewater system.Haya Water has also floated consultancy service tenders for constructing wastewater networks and STPs in wilayat in Diba and Madha in the governorate of Musandam,” he added.

Haya Water started executing these projects based on the Ministers Council Decision in 2014 to expand the scope of work of Haya Water to cover all governorates of the Sultanate, except Dhofar.

Haya Water signed an agreement with Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources on July 15, 2015. The agreement stated that Haya Water will be responsible for the management, operation, maintenance and supervision of all wastewater facilities in the governorates of Oman except Dhofar.

AL YUSR ISLAMIC BANKING

OAB starts Islamic window operation in Al Buraimi Times News Service MUSCAT: Al Yusr Islamic Banking, the Sharia-compliant window of Oman Arab Bank, has opened its first dedicated branch in Al Buraimi Governorate.

As part of its efforts to ensure its products and services are within reach of the largest number of people across Oman, the new branch comes only weeks after Al Yusr announced opening a flagship branch in Athaiba.

“Ever since Al Yusr was launched, we have been diligently moving forward in our expansion plans and, today, we are delighted

to announce that Al Yusr now has branches in all major cities across the Sultanate,” said Abdul Qader Al Balushi, general manager of Al Yusr Islamic Banking.

“We also plan on expanding further to other strategic locations to meet the high demand for our innovative Islamic finance products and services,” he further added.

The Al Buraimi branch is located in Al Sa’araa Al Jadeeda.

With this recent addition, Al Yusr now has seven branches in high footfall locations in Muscat, Al Buraimi, Sohar, Ibra, Nizwa and Salalah.

additional water desalination capacity, in the range of 225,000 to 325,000 cubic metres per day (50-72 million imperial gallons per day), to serve residents of the Muscat-Barka area in 2021.

“This procurement will be carried out using the current established procurement process and contract structure,” OPWP stated in its tender announcement. The tender documents are available from June 7 to 16, while the last date for submitting bids for commercial and financial advisory services is July 17. Also, in an attempt to enhance water supply contingencies in an effective manner,

OPWP is considering procurement of barge-mounted desalination for temporary deployment along the coast, which is called ‘Rapid Deployment Seawater Desalination Facility.’Further, the agency is looking at the possibility of portable land-based plants for assuring a temporary supply of water, and a tender for an expression of interest was floated last week.

Meanwhile, Yaqoob bin Saif Al Kiyumi, the chief operating officer of OPWP, said in April that the proposed water project in Muscat seeks to meet the demand for potable water, which is growing at 6 per

cent per annum.

Additionally, Oman plans to build two independent water projects in Duqm and Khasab,as well,to meet the growing demand for potable water in the interior regions. The early workon these projects has already been started, which is part of a series of small and large water projects planned in different parts of the country.

The proposed Duqm desalination project will have a capacity to produce 60,000 cubic meters of water per day and a request for a proposal will be issued this year.

The project, which is planned within the special economic zone

in Duqm, is expected to start operations in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the annual report of the OPWP. Likewise, the Khasab independent water project, with an envisaged capacity of 16,000 cubic meters per day using reverse osmosis technology, is expected to begin operating during the fourth quarter of 2019.

Request for proposals to develop two other projects in Salalah and Sharqiya have already been floated, after completing a pre-qualification process. These two projects, which are expected to begin operating in 2019, will be awarded by the end of 2016.

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MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016

MARKET MSM index ends lower

OMAN STOCKS

MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ....................................... 5,886.06 ...............5,867.29 ....................5,868.41 ...................5,886.06.................-17.65 .................. -0.30 Financial Index ..................................... 7,507.61 ...............7,452.82 ....................7,455.99 ....................7,519.49................-63.50 .................. -0.84 Industrial Index ....................................7,368.38 ...............7,342.07 ....................7,343.13 ................... 7,368.38................-25.25 .................. -0.34 Services Index .......................................3,275.31 ...............3,267.54 ................... 3,267.54 ................... 3,274.81...................-7.27 .................. -0.22 MSM SHARIAH INDEX....................... 887.95 .................. 887.56 .......................887.57 .......................887.83..................-0.26 .................. -0.03 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 13,171,202 .................. 2,007,448 .....................397 ................17,075,257,598 ...................1 ......................18 .................... 19 .........................38

Global Financial Investment was most active in terms of volume as well as turnover, while Oman Cement was the sole gainer on Sunday.

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 12 ISIN ......................................SECURITY NAME ..................................................................VOLUME..... TURNOVER............TRADES ......OPEN PRICE......HIGH ............. LOW ........ CLOSE PR. ...PREV. CLOSE...DIFF (RO).........DIFF % .............LAST PR.....LAST BID .............LAST OFFER ........MARKET CAP.PAR VALUE

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

MUSCAT: In a dull trading session, the MSM30 Index declined by 0.30 per cent to close at 5,868.41 points. The MSM Sharia Index ended at 887.57 points, down by 0.03 per cent.

Global Financial Investment was most active in terms of volume as well as turnover. Oman Cement, up by 0.43 per cent, was the sole gainer on Sunday, while Oman & Emirates Holding was the top loser, down by 4.76 per cent.

As many as 397 trades were executed on Sunday, generating turnover of OMR2 million with 13.1 million shares changing hands. Out of 38 traded securities, one advanced, 18 declined and 19 remained unchanged.

Omani investors were net buyers for OMR132,000 while foreign investors were net sellers for OMR101,000 followed by GCC and Arab investors for OMR31,000 worth of shares.

Financial Index retreated by 0.84 per cent to close at 7,455.99 points. Oman & Emirates Holding, Global Financial Investment, Al Sharqia Investment, Gulf Investment Services and HSBC Bank Oman declined by 4.76 per cent, 4.26 per cent, 4.11 per cent, 2.50 per cent and 1.94 per cent, respectively.

Industrial Index closed at 7,343.13 points, down by 0.34 per cent. Oman Cement, up by 0.43 per cent, was the only gainer on Sunday. Galfar Engineering, Construction Materials and Al Jazeera Steel declined by 4.31 per

cent, 3.03 per cent and 1.42 per cent, respectively.

Services Index declined by 0.22 per cent to finish at 3,267.54 points. Al Jazeera Services, National Gas, Phoenix Power and Renaissance Services fell by 3.06 per cent, 2.25 per cent, 1.27 per cent and 0.66 per cent, respectively.

Dubai stocks drop Dubai stocks led a retreat across Gulf Arab equities, tracking declines in emerging markets as investors brace for a series of key global events including this week’s Federal Reserve meeting and MSCI Inc.’s annual marketclassification review.

The DFM General Index retreated 1 per cent, the steepest drop since June 2. Emaar Properties PJSC, the developer with the largest weighting on the benchmark index, was the biggest contributor to the gauge’s loss. Traders exchanged 110 million shares, about 40 per cent less than the 20-day average. “Global markets are feeling the heat of uncertainty,” said Talal Touqan, head of research at Abu Dhabi-based Al Ramz Capital LLC. “The United Arab Emirates’ stock markets are not immune to changing sentiments, at least not in the short run.

MSCI’s reclassifications, Brexit, and the Fed’s meeting represent this month’s main events.” MSCI will this week decide whether to include Chinese mainland shares, so-called A shares, in its international indexes.

OM0000001749 ............OMAN CEMENT ............................................................12,000 ...............5,660........................3 ........... 0.470 ........... 0.472 ...........0.470........... 0.472 .............0.470 ........... 0.002............. 0.426 ................0.472..............0.472...................0.490 ................. 156,171,919 ........0.100 OM0000001319 ............NATIONAL ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS ................. 1,500 .................. 363........................2 ........... 0.245 ...........0.245 ...........0.240 .......... 0.250 .............0.250 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.240 ............ 0.240...................0.245 ...................8,392,863 ..........0.100 OM0000001418 ............RAYSUT CEMENT ........................................................ 17,000 ............ 22,610........................2 ............1.330 ........... 1.330 ...........1.330 ........... 1.330 .............1.330............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.330 ..............1.330...................0.000 ................ 266,000,000 .......0.100 OM0000001525 ............OMAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE.............. 399,641............ 80,483......................16 ........... 0.200...........0.202 ...........0.200 .......... 0.201 .............0.201 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.202 ............ 0.202...................0.203 ................. 40,200,000 ........0.100 OM0000001707 ............OMAN CABLES INDUSTRY............................................350 .................. 637........................1 ............1.820 ........... 1.820 ...........1.820........... 1.820 .............1.820 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................1.820..............1.820...................1.850..................163,254,000 .......0.100 OM0000002028 ...........GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS ................ 1,400 ...................351........................2 ............0.251 ........... 0.251 ...........0.251 ............0.251 ............. 0.251............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.251 .............. 0.251...................0.254 ................... 5,271,000 ..........0.100 OM0000002374............UNITED FINANCE ............................................................... 16 .......................2........................1 ............0.139 ........... 0.139 ...........0.139 ........... 0.154 .............0.154............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.139 ..............0.140...................0.154...................50,250,691 .........0.100 OM0000003000 ...........ALMAHA PETROLEUM PRODUCTS MAR. ............ 600 ..................840........................2 ............1.400 ........... 1.400 ...........1.400........... 1.500 .............1.500 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................1.400..............1.450...................1.550..................103,500,000 .......0.100 OM0000003141 ............ACWA POWER BARKA ................................................. 3,295 ...............2,307........................2 ........... 0.700 ........... 0.700 ...........0.700........... 0.700 .............0.700 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.700..............0.700...................0.760..................112,000,000........0.100 OM0000003661 ............VOLTAMP ENERGY ...........................................................856 ...................361........................2 ........... 0.422 ...........0.422 ...........0.422........... 0.420 .............0.420 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.422..............0.422...................0.440 ..................25,410,000 .........0.100 OM0000003968 ...........OOREDOO...............................................................................699 .................. 526........................1 ............0.752 ........... 0.752 ...........0.752 ........... 0.752 ............. 0.752............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.752 ..............0.700...................0.752..................489,510,061 ........0.100 OM0000004933 ...........AL SUWADI POWER .....................................................15,461 ...............3,324........................3 ............0.215 ........... 0.215 ...........0.215 ............0.215 ............. 0.215............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.215 .............. 0.215...................0.218..................153,597,363 ........0.100 OM0000005005 ...........ALMAHA CERAMICS ................................................ 376,388 ......... 169,497.....................20 ........... 0.450 ........... 0.456 ...........0.450........... 0.450 .............0.450 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.456..............0.456...................0.458...................23,625,000.........0.100 OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 591,782 .......... 138,896..................... 55 ........... 0.234 ........... 0.235 ...........0.234........... 0.235 .............0.236 ...........-0.001 ........... -0.424 ...............0.234..............0.234...................0.235...................35,267,625 .........0.100 OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT .............................................................. 14,750 ............... 5,753........................3 ........... 0.390 ...........0.390 ...........0.390........... 0.390 .............0.392 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.510 ...............0.390..............0.390...................0.394 .................973,537,601 ........0.100 OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES .......................................65,000 .............19,650........................7 ........... 0.306 ...........0.306 ...........0.300 .......... 0.302 .............0.304 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.658 ...............0.300 .............0.292...................0.300 .................. 87,776,608 .........0.100 OM0000001087............OMAN UNITED INSURANCE .................................41,500 .............10,667........................4 ........... 0.259 ...........0.259 ...........0.256........... 0.257 .............0.259 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.772 ...............0.256..............0.250...................0.255...................25,700,000.........0.100 OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................ 475,000 ........... 85,525......................11 ............0.181 ........... 0.181............0.180........... 0.180 .............0.182............-0.002 ........... -1.099................0.180.............. 0.179...................0.180..................288,809,881........0.100 OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ........................ 341,571 ............ 70,985..................... 27 ........... 0.208...........0.209 ...........0.205........... 0.208 ............. 0.211............-0.003 ........... -1.422 ...............0.205..............0.205...................0.208 ..................25,978,776 .........0.100 OM0000003281............TAAGEER FINANCE .................................................. 44,550 ...............5,634........................5 ............0.128 ........... 0.128 ...........0.126........... 0.126 .............0.128............-0.002 ............-1.563................0.128 ..............0.122...................0.128...................31,952,340 .........0.100 OM0000001962............AL MADINA INVESTMENT ................................... 105,000 .............. 6,510........................8 ........... 0.062 ...........0.062 ...........0.062........... 0.062 .............0.063 ...........-0.001 ............-1.587................0.062..............0.062...................0.063...................12,843,386 .........0.100 OM0000001517 ............HSBC BANK OMAN .................................................... 200,000...........20,298........................5 ............0.101 ........... 0.102 ...........0.101 ............0.101 .............0.103............-0.002 ........... -1.942 ...............0.102.............. 0.101...................0.102..................202,031,592 .......0.100 OM0000001160 ............NATIONAL GAS ........................................................... 188,225 ........... 98,227......................12 ........... 0.534 ...........0.534 ...........0.520........... 0.522 .............0.534 ...........-0.012 ........... -2.247 ...............0.520..............0.510...................0.520 ..................28,710,000 .........0.100 OM0000002820 ...........GULF INVESTMENT SERVICES ......................... 120,000 ........... 14,040........................3 ............0.117 ........... 0.117............ 0.117 ............0.117 .............0.120 ...........-0.003 ........... -2.500 ...............0.117 ...............0.117...................0.124....................6,884,656 ..........0.100 OM0000002226 ...........AL JAZEERA SERVICES ............................................ 25,619 ...............5,686........................5 ........... 0.220...........0.222 ...........0.220 .......... 0.222 .............0.229 ...........-0.007 ........... -3.057 ...............0.222............. 0.222...................0.231................... 13,587,349 .........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING ........... 182,701 ............ 25,599......................17 ............0.141 ........... 0.141............0.140........... 0.140 .............0.146............-0.006 ............-4.110................0.140..............0.140................... 0.141 ...................12,600,000.........0.100 OM0000003125 ............GLOBAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ................ 6,060,000 .....818,280........................6 ............0.138 ........... 0.138 ...........0.135 ............0.135 ............. 0.141............-0.006 ........... -4.255 ...............0.135 ..............0.130...................0.135 ...................27,000,000.........0.100 OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 2,106,303 ......234,687...................105 ............0.115 ........... 0.115............0.109............0.111.............. 0.116 ............-0.005 ........... -4.310 ...............0.109..............0.109...................0.110 ................... 32,187,851 .........0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING........... 310,000 ............43,510......................13 ............0.141 ........... 0.141............0.140........... 0.140 ............. 0.147............-0.007 ........... -4.762 ...............0.140.............. 0.137...................0.140...................17,062,500 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 11,701,207.....1,890,906................343 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......29........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000001053 ............OMAN TEXTILE HOLDING .....................................41,000 ............ 13,940........................4 ........... 0.340...........0.340 ...........0.340 .......... 0.340 .............0.340 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.340..............0.330...................0.360 ...................2,040,000..........1.000 OM0000001566 ............OMAN FISHERIES ..................................................... 242,970 ............14,855......................14 ........... 0.062 ...........0.062 ...........0.061 ........... 0.061 ............. 0.061............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.062..............0.061...................0.062 ................... 7,625,000 ..........0.100 OM0000003265 ...........NATIONAL DETERGENT ........................................... 1,000 ..................648........................1 ........... 0.648 ...........0.648 ...........0.648........... 0.652 .............0.652 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.648..............0.640...................0.652................... 11,092,150 .........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 1,090,147 ......... 81,761..................... 25 ............0.075 ........... 0.075 ...........0.075........... 0.075 .............0.075 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.075..............0.075...................0.076..................112,500,000........0.100 OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK..................................................4,830 .................. 285........................1 ........... 0.059 ...........0.059 ...........0.059........... 0.059 .............0.059 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.059..............0.058...................0.059...................59,000,000.........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ........................................................ 16,801 ...............2,625........................4 ............0.156 ........... 0.157 ...........0.156 ............0.156 ............. 0.158............-0.002 ........... -1.266 ...............0.157 .............. 0.157...................0.158..................228,165,828........0.100 OM0000001368 ............CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IND. .................... 71,700 ...............2,273........................3 ........... 0.032 ...........0.032 ...........0.031 ........... 0.032 .............0.033 ...........-0.001 ........... -3.030 ...............0.032.............. 0.031...................0.032 ...................2,720,000 ..........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 1,468,448 .......116,387..................... 52 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........ 7........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000004867 ...........BANK MUSCAT C C B 4.5 .................................................805 .....................84........................1 ............0.104 ........... 0.104 ...........0.104........... 0.106 .............0.106 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.104..............0.104...................0.000 ..................33,882,124 .........0.100 OM0000005971 ............B.MUSCAT COMPL. CONVR. B.B.3.5 ...........................742 .....................71........................1 ........... 0.096 ...........0.096 ...........0.096........... 0.100 .............0.100 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.096..............0.096...................0.100................... 32,416,161 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: .......................................................................................1,547 ...................155........................2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........2........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

- United Securities/Bloomberg News

SAUDI ELECTRICITY CO.

Saudi utility plans two solar projects in first global tender DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s state electricity utility is seeking bids from international developers to build two solar-power plants in the Kingdom’s northern region.

The plants will each generate as much as 50 megawatts using photo-voltaic technology, which produces power directly for solar cells, according to a tender announcement that Saudi Electricity Co. posted on its website. The utility is asking international companies to submit expressions of interest for the projects

by June 20. The plants will be located at Al Jouf and Rafha, Saudi Electricity said.

International partners The tender is the first by Saudi Arabia to seek international partners to cooperate in building and operating renewable-energy facilities, according to the Middle East Solar Industry Association. The country is scaling back its ambitions for renewable energy and currently seeks to generate 9,500 megawatts by 2030 from sources such as solar and wind power.

An earlier proposal called for more than $100 billion in spending through 2040 to build 41,000 megawatts of capacity.

Saudi Arabia is developing renewable energy to take advantage

CLEAN ENERGY: Saudi Arabia is developing renewable energy to take advantage of its ample sunlight and to diversify energy supply amid rising demand. — Bloomberg file picture

of its ample sunlight and to diversify energy supply amid rising demand. Yet renewable resources will only account for about 10 per cent of total power capacity compared with the previous target of about 50 per cent, Energy Minister Khalid Al Falih said last week during a presentation of the kingdom’s long-term strategy to

overhaul the economy. The government is now counting on increased output of natural gas to help cut its reliance on crude oil.

HSBC Holdings Plc’s Saudi unit is acting as financial consultant for the tender, DLA Piper is legal adviser, and DNV GL is technical consultant, Saudi Electricity said.

— Bloomberg News

MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016

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MARKET

Omantel builds new network connection The real-time connectivity solution provided

by Omantel enables PACA to improve early warning detection of developing weather systems, and give the relevant authorities advanced warning of any potentially severe weather events as early as possible.

Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel), the Sultanate’s leading provider of telecommunication services, has joined hands with the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) to provide an advanced network connectivity for a series of weather monitoring radar stations currently being deployed across the Sultanate. This enables meteorologists to analyse realtime weather data from the PACA Meteorological Centre located at Muscat International Airport.

The real-time connectivity solution provided by Omantel enables PACA to improve early warning detection of developing weather systems, and give the

relevant authorities advanced warning of any potentially severe weather events as early as possible, allowing for faster response times and improved levels of readiness.

The new weather radar stations will be positioned across the country at sites including Muscat, Salalah, Ras Al Hadd, Duqm and Fuhod and will be continuously operated and maintained

by PACA. The radar network will enable PACA to monitor in realtime the latest meteorological data includingwind speed and direction, precipitation and barometric trends in order to predict and report on forecast weather conditions. The new network provided by Omantel will link the 5 weather radar stations through

the high performance Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network solution.

Commenting on the collaboration, Omantel’s Vice-President, Corporate, Todd M. Dick said, “Given our geographical location and topography, here in Oman we are sometimes susceptible to weather systems bringing heavy rains and tropical storms. In the event of such weather it is crucial that the concerned authorities have up-to-date information as early as possible so they can act accordingly.

Omantel’s advanced network connectivity at the PACA monitoring stations will ensure that the most accurate and up-to-date information can be fed to the appropriate authorities seamlessly and instantaneous. This project is yet another example of the high level of reliability and security that Omantel network enjoys, given the sensitivity of the data that will be transferred through the network.”

“As part of our new strategy ‘Omantel 3.0’, we endeavour to be the digital partner for public and private sector organisations across the nation. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality service and innovative solutions for our trusted partners.

The fact that Omantel is the chosen partner for authorities such

as the PACA is a true reflection of the confidence and trust placed in the company by the market, as well as our leadership position in the sector. We have worked hard to establish that trust and look forward to continuing to provide innovative and customised services to the most prominent brands and entities in the country,” Todd added.

It is worth mentioning that Omantel is providing fixed telecommunications and advanced connectivity solutions to the whole aviation sector in the Sultanate, which proves that Omantel solutions enjoy a high level speed, trust, and security that such a vital sector requires.

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

Omantel is the Sultanate’s first and leading integrated telecommunications services provider, enabling the digital society to flourish, allowing new ways of doing business and delivering a world of information, news and entertainment.

Today, Omantel boldly innovates to deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction, the broadest and most reliable nationwide network while investing for Oman’s future development.

O U T D O O R FA C I L I T I E S

Oman LNG unveils ‘Al Harah’ initiative Times News Service MUSCAT: A key agreement was signed between Oman LNG and Sur Municipal Committee. Oman LNG will raise the ante in their community engagement efforts through the ‘Harah’ project; funding the establishment of three multipurpose outdoor facilities for the Wilayat of Sur and neighbouring communities. Through the project, Oman LNG aims to provide a better quality of life for the people living in the area.

The agreement will see the funding of the ‘Harah’ project which involves establishing a multipurpose playground for children in three locations in Sur. The playground will also include equipment designed specifically to suit the disabled. The project aims to provide children and youth with ample opportunities to develop talent in an ideal environment. The additional locations will also serve as a meeting place to engage in gainful activities for the community.

Sheikh Musallam bin Said Al Mahrooqi, Wali of Sur, signed the agreement with Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Massan, Chief Executive Officer of Oman LNG Development Foundation.

“This agreement is in line with the company’s robust efforts to promote and upgrade social welfare for different segments of the society. This, in turn, encourages the building of a strong and vibrant

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society that values and cares for its people,” said Khalid Al Massan, CEO of Oman LNG Development Foundation.

Oman LNG has an ambitious vision and dedication towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) through the Oman LNG Development Foundation. The Foundation addresses many areas of social development in Oman, but in general comprises a Community Fund targeting initiatives related to the Sur Community where its world-class, three-train liquefaction plant is located; a National Fund that covers a wide swath of the company’s social development programmes across the nation; a Reserve Fund to address the sustainability and continuity of the company’s CSR programmes; and finally a Centre of Excellence to develop lasting CSR initiatives through partnering, knowledge sharing, funding and investments.

ENERGY INDUSTRY

Iran’s new draft oil contracts still need revisions: Oil minister

Bijan Namdar Zanganeh.

— Bloomberg file picture

TEHRAN: Iran’s new model oil contracts, designed to lure billions of dollars in foreign investment for its energy industry, still need revisions and the government is confident the first deals will be signed within months, Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said.

Regulators in Iran and the country’s oil ministry reached a “partial consensus” on language in the contracts that were sent to the government’s cabinet for approval two weeks ago, Zanganeh said in an interview published on Saturday by Seda Weekly magazine and Khabar Online news site.

Zanganeh dismissed suggestions the contracts had been de-

layed, saying “signing oil contracts takes time. It needs negotiation.”

He said he expected the first contract with a foreign company to be signed “in the next two or three months or maybe sooner.”

Economic sanctions With economic sanctions lifted in January after Iran pledged to use its nuclear programme for peaceful purposes, the government is hoping to draw as much as $50 billion of foreign investment a year from major oil companies such as Italy’s Eni and France’s Total. The oil ministry spent the past two years on a new model contract.

Iran is seeking to boost output by 600,000 to 700,000 barrels a day over five years from fields in an area west of the Karoun River along the Iraqi border, Zanganeh said.

It plans to increase production from these fields by 90,000 barrels this year, the oil ministry’s Shana news agency reported on May 23, citing a letter Zanganeh wrote to National Iranian Oil Co. Managing Director Roknoddin Javadi.

The country has added 700,000 barrels a day in new output in 2016 so far, and it produced 3.53 million barrels a day in May, data compiled

by Bloomberg show.

Zanganeh said changes in the investor-contract language so far

involve mostly “legal issues.” The ministry removed a clause that would let the National Iranian Oil Co. offer an alternative, similar field for exploration if a foreign company failed to make a discovery in its initial site, according to the interview published by Seda and Khabar Online.

Domestic reserves The text was revised after regulators sought to make clear domestic reserves belonged to the state, Zanganeh said. Changes also were made to reflect demands that major decisions by the managerial committee of any joint venture be approved by the national oil com-

pany. At a Tehran conference in November, officials identified the oil fields Iran intended to offer to foreign operators under the terms of the new agreements while also announcing their general terms.

Final contracts The final contracts have been delayed since first announced in February 2014, as Iran has sought feedback from potential foreign partners and government regulators.

They were originally scheduled to be introduced at a London conference that was postponed indefinitely last month after several delays. — Bloomberg News

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FEATURE LUXURY BRANDS’ CHINESE BINGE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF SLOWING

The culprit is the Chinese consumer, who is starting to rein in spending at home and abroad. The effect will be no less severe - expect more closures to come. Hugo Boss has already announced plans to close 20 of the 131 stores it directly owns on the mainland.

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loomberg Intelligence's Patrick Wong says rent reductions of as much as 50 per cent are possible in some locations in Hong Kong. But demand remains strong for space in premium malls, limiting the scope for discounts.

IT's already happened to middle-of-the-road stores across high streets and main streets. Now the world's biggest luxury stores are starting to shutter outlets.

The culprit is the Chinese consumer, who is starting to rein in spending at home and abroad.

The effect will be no less severe: expect more closures to come.

Over the past decade, Chinese

consumer demand and new store openings together turbo-charged luxury sales. New store space accounted for 55 per cent of global luxury revenue growth over the past eight years, according to analysts at Mainfirst.

As for Chinese nationals, they powered about two-thirds of luxury market's growth over the past decade, according to Exane BNP Paribas.

Now both of these forces are running out of steam.

Given the slump in Hong Kong and the slowdown in China, stores there are the main focus of attention.

Hugo Boss has already an-

nounced plans to close 20 of the 131 stores it directly owns on the mainland. It's reviewing as many as 20 of its least-profitable 430 stores globally.

The company is in talks with its landlords, so not all of these outlets will close — but it expects to announce a sizeable number of exits later this year.

Prada won't say where its selective store cuts might fall, but as it expanded aggressively in Asia, it’s a good bet that some will be there.

And last week, Richemont, maker of Cartier jewellery and Jaeger-LeCoultre watches, said it was also reviewing its retail net-

work in Hong Kong and Macau.

This could include closures, moving to cheaper premises or lease renegotiations.

Indeed, seeking rent reductions is an alternative to outright closure.

Bloomberg Intelligence's Patrick Wong says rent reductions of as much as 50 per cent are possible in some locations in Hong Kong. But demand remains strong for space in premium malls, limiting the scope for discounts.

In mainland China, tenants have most bargaining power in new malls, particularly in second-tier cities, hit by a slump in demand and plentiful new supply,

Wong notes.

While the most attention might be on China, globally, brands are focusing on making their existing stores work harder. Rather than planning large scale openings, existing outlets are being refurbished.

The luxury groups are right to halt their dizzying expansion, and start to cut back. As they do, there could be opportunities for more niche upmarket brands to expand. Kering's Saint Laurent, LVMH's Givenchy Fendi and Celine, and Swatch's Harry Winston could all open stores at more attractive rents.

Pandora, the affordable luxury

chain, is one retailer that is still growing its store base, including in China. And here's another trend that mirrors what is happening on high streets and main streets.

As mid-market brands retrench, discount players enter.

Pandora is hardly the same as Primark (its jewellery can cost 60 pounds ($87) rather than six pounds at its less upscale cousin). But the Danish jeweller offers cheaper, more accessible luxury.

That's still a winning formula in China, whether it is LVMH's cosmetics and fragrance brands — or Pandora's charms.

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INTEL GETS CHIP ORDER FROM APPLE

Apple’s next iPhone will use modems from Intel, replacing Qualcomm chips in some versions of the new handset, a move by the world’s most-valuable public company to diversify its supplier base.

Apple has chosen Intel modem chips for the iPhone used on AT&T’s US network and some other versions of the smartphone for overseas markets, said people familiar with the matter. — Bloomberg News

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Google’s Street View plans for India rejected by Home Ministry India’s Home Ministry has rejected Google’s plan to include photography of the country’s roads, tourist attractions, rivers and mountains in its free Street View mapping service.

A panel consisting of security agencies and defence forces concluded Alphabet’s Google could not offer the 360-degree imagery to users due to security concerns, said a government official who asked not to be named because the information has not yet been made public. Google India had no comment, and spokesman Gaurav Bhaskar said the company had received no communication from the government. The officials are said to have cited the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks where attackers used photographic reconnaissance to identify and target locations. Google’s cameramounted cars were to roam the cities collecting images from roads and public locations for its free Street View service. It would have resulted in more detailed street-level photography than the limited selection currently available on the service for India, such as the areas around the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Red Fort in Delhi and the Gateway of India in Mumbai. India’s security agencies and defense officials have been cautious of allowing Google to have a free run to capture imagery as the country has had multiple terrorist incidents based on attackers extensively photographing their targets in advance. — Bloomberg News

Samsung plans to supply batteries to Tesla Energy

right time, Schmidt said. Google has developed an artificially intelligent system it calls “The Assistant” that will make suggestions inside a new Allo messaging service and from a Home device that will talk to people in their living rooms.

Alphabet is using this technology for other products too, such as the YouTube video service, and plans to expand it, Schmidt said.

For example, a scientist may be close to a discovery and the Assistant would suggest areas of focus or new avenues to research based on its analysis of data. Alphabet hopes for “a true partnership” between computers doing things they are really good at and humans doing what they’re good at, Schmidt said. “This will be transformative for our company,” he added.

The highlight of a recent meeting was Chairman Eric Schmidt’s list of Alphabet’s top areas of interest.

The company is not involved in all these fields, but thinks they are important Eric Schmidt. — Bloomberg News

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lphabet, the owner of Google, is using its computing prowess to branch out into a dizzying array of new areas, from medical diagnoses to “transformative” partnerships between humans and artificial intelligence (AI), laying out its ambition at the company’s annual shareholder meeting.

Alphabet Chairman Eric Schmidt on Wednesday also disclosed that the company’s Fiber fast Internet service has new wireless technology that will cut the cost of hooking up homes because it won’t have to dig up people’s gardens to lay fibre optic cables. This may make build-outs cheaper and is probably part of the reason Fiber is expanding to 22 cities across the US. Schmidt’s comments on the web service, in response to a shareholder question, came at an upbeat gathering at the company’s Silicon Valley headquarters that was typi-

cally sparsely attended. Sundar Pichai, the Google chief executive officer, attended, along with Ruth Porat, who’s been chief financial officer for just more than a year. David Drummond, chief legal officer, also turned up, but no Larry Page or Sergey Brin, the co-founders of Google. Alphabet’s multiple share structure, which gives Page, Brin and Schmidt voting control, meant all shareholder proposals that management didn’t like were quickly dispensed with.

The highlight of the meeting was Schmidt’s list of Alphabet’s top areas of interest. The company isn’t involved in all these fields, but thinks they are important, he said.

Search to suggest The most profound new technology, where Alphabet has spent most of its time, is the move from helping people search for information by asking questions to suggesting the right information for them at the

Nerds over cattle Alphabet is interested in ways to make meat from plants and other cellular organisms, sometimes known as meatless meat. The company isn’t a direct player in this new sector, but there are start-ups already pursuing this technology, which has promise, Schmidt said. Schmidt called it “nerds over cattle.”

3-D printing Not regular 3-D printing, which is so 2005. Schmidt said whole buildings may be made using threedimensional printing, which could mean quicker and cheaper construction while retaining dynamic designs. Such methods could reduce building costs by a factor from two to five, he said.

Virtual reality Virtual reality (VR) is too expensive and Google is trying to do it cheaper so more people can use the technology. The company is developing a suite of products that could generate “a very large future

revenue stream from entertainment, sports and gaming,” Schmidt said. Google’s augmented reality (AR) efforts will provide information to people in the context of their real surroundings. Glass, the failed wearable computer, was a first attempt, but there’s “much more” coming from the company here, the executive said.

Medicine Schmidt spent the most time talking about Alphabet’s research and development in medicine and health care, a suggestion of its importance at the company. Mobile phones and related devices, such as wrist bands, will monitor people’s health more often, potentially saving lives. Alphabet’s Verily business is still pursuing a contact lens that measures glucose levels for diabetes sufferers, Schmidt said.

He reeled off at least three other medical projects and said Alphabet’s computing, data analysis and artificial intelligence expertise may be able to improve diagnoses and the research of new treatments for cancer and other diseases.

Self-driving cars Schmidt said autonomous vehicle technology is ready for public roads and regulation is holding it back. The consensus inside the company is that this is years, not decades, away and it should happen quickly because it could reduce road deaths by thousands per year, Schmidt added.

Education Several start-ups are using a type of AI called machine learning to help human teachers craft more individualised classes for students.

Teachers remain crucial, but students could get better results with a combination of human and computer instruction, Schmidt said.

— Bloomberg News

Tesla Motors may get batteries for its energy unit from Samsung SDI Co., Elon Musk, chief executive officer of the electric-car company, said on Twitter. After reports emerged over the past week that Samsung’s batteries might supply Tesla’s electric vehicles, Musk tweeted that Panasonic, a longtime investor in the youngest publicly held US automaker, will be the exclusive provider of batteries for the upcoming Model 3 small car, as it is for the Model S large sedan and Model X sport utility vehicle. Asked on Wednesday if Samsung might supply Tesla Energy, Musk replied “yes.” Samsung SDI declined to comment. “We can neither provide further confirmation or comment on this issue,” the company said.

Tesla Energy is the business unit that provides stationary batteries for homes, known as the Powerwall, and for businesses and utilities, known as the Powerpack. In the first quarter, it delivered more than 2,500 Powerwalls and almost 100 Powerpacks in North America, Asia, Europe and Africa, Tesla said last month. Tesla and Panasonic have a strong partnership. The Japanese electronics maker invested $30 million in Tesla in 2010 — now worth more than $300 million — and the two companies have a supply agreement for 1.8 billion cells through 2017, for both the Model S and the Model X. — Bloomberg News

Dan Gilbert, AT&T each bid $5 billion for Yahoo, patents Dan Gilbert, the founder of Quicken Loans and owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team, and AT&T each bid about $5 billion for Yahoo’s core business, patents and real estate assets, people with knowledge of the matter said. Verizon Communications made an offer between $3.5 billion to $4 billion for only Yahoo’s core business, according to two people familiar with that situation, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. Verizon didn’t bid on the intellectual property and real estate because Sunnyvale, California-based Yahoo told the company it wished to sell them separately, one of the people said. Verizon is willing to buy both the patents and real estate, the person said. Yahoo is planning to sell more than 3,000 patents, according to a statement earlier this week. The New York-based telecommunications company expects to be given a chance at the end of Yahoo’s sale process to match or top any superior bid, two of the people said. While Yahoo has discussed eliminating Verizon before the last round, according to those people, Yahoo’s board hasn’t met yet to decide which ones to leave out, another person said. The board will meet soon to discuss the proposals, the person said. Gilbert, whose bid is backed by Warren Buffett, isn’t looking for more outside financing, said one of the people. — Bloomberg News

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ROUND-UP Special offers on Infiniti QX50, QX60 and QX70

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alizz holds 1st monthly draw for Bushra account

Infiniti Oman’s Ramadan package is designed for a new generation of premium buyers to enjoy more value during the holy month

MUSCAT: Infiniti Oman is offering a new generation of premium crossovers for buyers who appreciate category-defying design inside and out during Ramadan.

Suhail Bahwan Automobiles, the exclusive dealer of Infiniti in the Sultanate, has announced a special offer on Infiniti crossovers QX50, QX60 and QX70 till July 31.

The crossovers with highly sculpted exterior, unique crossover stance and asymmetric cabin design exemplify Infiniti’s designled approach to product development. Infiniti Oman’s Ramadan package is designed for a new generation of premium buyers to enjoy more value during the holy

month, says a press release.

A senior spokesperson at Infiniti Oman, said, “We are offering attractive prices for our premium customers looking to buy Infiniti vehicles.

These deals also come with added benefits. In tune with the spirit of the season, we make sure the customers get outstanding value when they buy crossover product range during the offer period.”

“Infiniti in Oman recently unveiled two new premium crossovers highlighting our ongoing commitment to developing and expanding our product portfolio. We urge our high-end luxury buyers to take advantage of exceptional offers during Ramadan,” he added.

Terms and conditions The scheme is applicable for all customers purchasing Infiniti QX50, QX60 and QX70 for their personal use only.

Assured gifts All customers purchasing Infiniti

QX50, QX60 and QX70 during the scheme period are eligible for a Fredrick Constant Men’s and Women’s watches. This is not applicable for rent a car/ taxi/ driver trainer segment.

Assured cash gift An assured cash gift of OMR1,500 on QX50 3.7 V6, QX60 3.5 V6, QX70 3.7 V6 and QX70 5.0 V8. This is not applicable for rent a car/ taxi/ driver trainer segment.

Periodic maintenance Customers will get free periodic vehicle maintenance for three years or 60,000km (whichever is earlier).

This offer excludes battery, and wear and tear components. This is not applicable for rent a car/ taxi/ driver trainer segment.

Free registration Customers will be eligible for free first year vehicle registration. This is not applicable for rent a car/ taxi/ driver trainer segment.

Warranty QX50, QX60 and QX70 purchased during the scheme period will have an extended six years/ unlimited mileage warranty. This is not applicable for rent a car/ taxi/ driver trainer segment.

Free insurance Will be eligible for free first year vehicle insurance (for Oman and UAE). This is not applicable for rent a car/ taxi/ driver trainer segment.

AAA/ Road assistance card Free AAA/ Road Assistance card will be given on the purchase of Infiniti crossovers. This will be for the first year only and as supported

by AAA in Oman and UAE. SBA commitment SBA is largely committed to supporting Infiniti Oman’s growth in the Sultanate through major emphasis on customer satisfaction and by providing world-class after-sales services in Oman.

MUSCAT: alizz Islamic bank, the Sultanate’s most innovative bank, conducted the first Shariacompliant Bushra Savings Account cash prize monthly draw last week. All cash prizes are gifted from shareholders’ funds, says a press release.

The bank offers weekly (OMR1,000), monthly (OMR25,000) and quarterly (OMR50,000) prizes as well as a year-end grand prize (OMR100,000). One person will be selected for the monthly cash prize, three for the weekly, one for the quarterly and another for the grand prize at the end of the year. Bushra Savings Account is based on the Sharia principle of ‘Mudaraba’ whereby the bank invests customer savings in Sharia-compliant financing in order to generate the best possible returns and profits. The customer acts as a capital provider while the bank as ‘Mudarib’ or entrepreneur. All customer funds along with the bank’s own capital will be pooled and invested in Sharia-compliant investment

vehicles; with the profits split with the bank and customers according to predetermined ratios.

To qualify for the programme, the minimum opening account balance required is OMR100. To facilitate and expedite their daily transactions, customers should apply for a free debit card. In order to be eligible to for the prize element, a weekly minimum balance of OMR 100 must be maintained. The bank will additionally give quarterly profits to the savings account holders.

The account is yet another innovative product that the bank has launched to provide its customers with products that cater to their respective financial needs. It comes with different features and facilities including quarterly profits, a free debit card, online and mobile phone banking services and short text message alerts.

So far, 21 winners have been given awarded weekly cash prizes since the Bushra Prize Savings Account was launched.

LUXURY SEDAN

2017 Cadillac CT6 features highly-advanced aluminium-intensive architecture MUSCAT: The Cadillac CT6 is one of the world’s lightest and most agile full-size luxury sedans, with dimensions and spaciousness on par with best-selling competitors in the segment.

The 2017 model is also lighter than the smaller Cadillac CTS as well as other competing models from the same sub segment and this is primarily, thanks to its highly-advanced aluminium-intensive

structure that also enables ‘bank vault’ levels of quietness.

In addition, these high-pressure aluminium die castings in the lower body construction reduce complexity and are significant contributors to the architecture’s low mass.

A proof of this is the fact that the CT6 is approximately 99 kilograms lighter than a comparable vehicle using predominantly high-

architecture – which incorporates 11 different materials to achieve strength, performance and efficiency thresholds practically unmatched among the world’s elite luxury performance sedans, says a press release.

More specifically, the all-new Omega architecture, which debuts on the CT6, features 13 high-pressure aluminium castings in the body structure, creating a stiffer

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strength steel.

Remarkably, to perfect the new architecture, engineers conducted 50 million hours of computational analysis – including 200,000 structural simulations – generating 21 patents.

OTE Group is the exclusive dealer for Cadillac in Oman offering excellent sales and aftersales service support on par with global standards.

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A’Saffa ‘Khayrat’ range provides appetising vegetarian savouries

Seeb branch customer wins Nissan’s OMR1,000 fuel card MUSCAT: Nissan Oman’s Seeb branch customer who purchased a Nissan Altima MY 2017 has won OMR1,000 worth fuel card as part of the ongoing ‘Season of Rewards’ offer launched for Ramadan period.

Mohammed Khalfan Naseer Al Jabri became the first customer to win a free fuel of OMR1,000 as part of the Ramadan scheme, says a press release.

In the ‘Season of Rewards’ offer, customers buying any Nissan vehicle get a scratch card which will entitle them to two assured gifts - free fuel up to OMR1,000 (minimum assured of OMR50) and free periodic maintenance service upto lifetime of the car (minimum assured 1 year/ 10,000km PMS; offer includes new service intervals of 10,000km). Expressing happiness over winning the high-worth fuel card Al Jabri said, “I would like to thank Nissan Oman for coming up this great offer. Customers purchasing Nissan vehicles stand to benefit a lot through the Season of Rewards offer.”

Apart from fuel card and free periodic maintenance service package, Nissan Oman is also offering attractive cash gift ranging upto OMR2,500 varying across models, free registration, six years extended mileage warranty on select models and also a chance to participate in a grand raffle.

There are additional benefits on purchase of second vehicle in family as well as a part of loyalty scheme.

Congratulating the winner, a senior official of SBA said, “We are happy that our customers appreciate the offer that we have put together for this season.

At Nissan Oman, every Ramadan we constantly try to go that extra mile to deliver the best possible value with amazing offers and value propositions in a very effective transparent manner.”

lect models), 6 years unlimited mileage extended warranty (on select models), loyalty card benefits among others.

Assured cash gift Under the ‘Season of Rewards’ offer, customers can avail assured cash gift ranging from OMR500 to OMR2,500 varying model-wise.

Grand raffle Nissan patrons have a chance to win two X-Trails 2.5S 7STR CVT 16 MY in the “grand SMS and win raffle draw” that will be held on June 20 and July 18, 2016 at Qurum showroom. Anybody can SMS to 90466 to enter the contest.

Giving more benefits than ever before, ‘Season of Rewards’ offer will go on till July 14. The exciting offer is valid on all models purchased for personal use.

Scratch & win assured gifts Customers buying any Nissan vehicle will get a scratch and win card which will entitle them for two assured gifts comprising of free periodic maintenance service upto lifetime of the car (minimum assured 1 year/ 10,000 km PMS; offer includes new service intervals of 10,000 km) and free fuel up to OMR1,000 (minimum assured of OMR50).

Extra benefits Buyers can enjoy extra benefits such as free registration (on se-

Additional benefits Loyal customers stand to enjoy additional benefits on purchase of a second Nissan vehicle in the family.

To avail additional benefits under the scheme, the second car can be purchased either in the name of existing Nissan owner or his/her immediate family members (wife/husband/son/daughter/brother/sister).

Suitable financing options SBA has designed some easy and convenient financing options to ease the convenience of owning a Nissan model. Flexible EMIs can also be tailor made for any individual requirement from in-house Auto Finance team.

MUSCAT: A’Saffa Foods, Oman’s largest fully integrated poultry producer and the leading processed food producer, has an extremely healthy and delectable range of vegetarian delicacies under the brand name ‘Khayrat’.

The brand’s cheese samosa, vegetable samosa, vegetable spring roll, vegetable burger and other vegetarian savouries are extremely versatile and easy to prepare, and serve as the perfect appetiser, snack or entrée at meal times, says a press release.

Commenting on the products, Sidhartha Lenka, head of Marketing and Sales, A’Saffa Foods, said: “The name ‘Khayrat’ means ‘the finest of crops’ or the ‘best quality ingredients’ and this is what A’Saffa Foods strives to provide for customers in everything that the company produces. Khayrat’s range of vegetarian products have been extremely well-received as

they are superior in taste, purity and freshness; and are also extremely convenient to prepare. The entire range has been produced in keeping with our sole objective to serve our consumers with fresh, pure, tasty, and healthy products.”

He continued, “Our Khayrat range of processed foods provide the ease of creating great tasting meals and prove that eating vegetarian doesn’t have to be bland or boring. It is hence eating well made easy. Even for a vegetar-

ian family looking for a natural, healthy and delectable product for their children in particular, our Khayrat value-added snack food products are ideal.”

A part of the A’Saffa Foods brand umbrella - the Khayrat range celebrates the memorable meals and mutual values families and friends share during Ramadan. The brand knows that great food begins with the ingredients, and at A’Saffa Foods purity of ingredients is of prime importance.

SHOPPING MALL

Mall of Joy opens outlet in Kerala KERALA: Fashion, special occasions, fun for the whole family and delectable dining, more than 2,00,000 sq. ft of premium retail space spread across ground plus 5 floors, this in a nutshell is the mix of the world-class mall experience that the jewellery Joyalukkas brings to the city of Kottayam in Kerala, India.

Conveniently located at Baker Junction with three basement car parking space, Mall of Joy, opened for residents recently.

Kottayam has historic significance to the Joyalukkas Group as it is the location of the first Joyalukkas Jewellery showroom in India. “When I was deliberating the site of our first showroom in India in 2002, my heart told me Kottayam is the best choice,” said Joy Alukkas, group chairman and MD. “Now, 14 years later, we’re paying tribute to the place

that blessed us with growth to most parts of India and has made us a 120 showroom chain spread in 11 countries around the world.

Mall of Joy is our way of thanking and commemorating the people of Kottayam for all their love and support.”

According to Joy Alukkas, Mall of Joy has been created with the objective of changing the lifestyle and shopping habits of the people

of Kottayam, and its prominent location at Baker Junction is to make it convenient for all Kottayam residents.

“We are spreading the name and fame of Joyalukkas across the world but Kottayam will always have a special place in my heart. Our next big step after this world-class mall in Kottayam are four Joyalukkas showrooms in USA,” added Joy.

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Generous benefits on Ford this Ramadan Ford customers can benefit from ‘Season of Generosity’ offer MUSCAT: Waiting for the right opportunity to own a dream car?

Arabian Car Marketing (ACM) presents the ‘Season of Generosity’ offer where customers have so much to benefit from. Customers can also search for ‘Ford Ramadan’ online to know more about the Season of Generosity.

Great cars, futuristic technologies and amazing offers like cash gift of up to OMR2,500 up to five years / 100,000km free service, free insurance, and free gift are in store (Conditions apply), says a press release.

Owning a Ford is one of greatest joys anyone can experience and when coupled with generous offers like free service, one can rest as-

sured of no vehicle service worries for a long time. Generous cash gifts empower customers to top up their down payment for their favourite Ford, easing out the financial worries associated with new vehicle buying.

According to a spokesperson from ACM, “Many people eagerly wait for this season to make the most of what is on offer. At Ford we realise the importance of understanding the demands of our customers and passionately work towards helping them achieve their dreams. That is why through this offer we are sure many fans of Ford will not only benefit with

RECRUIT QUOTES What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step. It is always the same step, but you have to take it.

— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry In understanding freedom one understands also what discipline is.... Freedom and discipline go together, they are not two separate things.... Discipline does not mean suppression and control, nor is it adjustment to a pattern or an ideology; it means a mind that sees ‘what is’ and learns from ‘what is’.

— Jiddu Krishnamurti

QUOTES Give thanks for what you are now, and keep fighting for what you want to be tomorrow.

— Fernanda Miramontes-Landeros Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace.

— Victor Hugo

advanced technology that is a hallmark of Ford but also gain with the bunch of offers.”

Ford Motor Company has in its range some of the most technologically advanced, segment-first and feature-packed vehicles in the world. These include cars like Ford Focus, Taurus and Mustang.

The 1.5L Focus powered by an EcoBoost Engine is an ideal choice for the younger generation. It is fun to drive both to work and for weekend fun. This compact front-driver features an international design pedigree and introduces numerous class-exclusive technologies,

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including a host of premium-level comfort, convenience and safety touches. The Focus is one of the highest selling sedans in the world.

The Ford Taurus is a large sedan ideal for customers who desire exceptional space and comfort. It is increasingly being preferred by customers for its power and technologies and a huge sense of safety which will surround you the moment you comfortably seat yourself in it. The Ford Taurus is available with a 3.5L engine.

The Ford Mustang is the largest selling sport coupe in the world.

The Mustang has throughout history remained an icon for those who prefer to be different. Preferred by customers across age groups, the Mustang is loaded with interesting features and technologies that allow it to make every drive outstanding. The Mustang is available in a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and a 5.0L engine.

Customers interested in the Focus, Taurus or Mustang are encouraged to make the most of Ford’s Season of Generosity offer by visiting the Ford showroom.

FUN EVENT

Interactive session held for CSE children MUSCAT: The Centre for Special Education (CSE), in association with Khimji Training Institute (KTI) held a unique fun and interactive session for the children of CSE. The event held on Indian School Muscat premises recently saw all the differently abled children of the centre come together in a festive atmosphere, says a press release.

Coordinated as part of their social responsibility project by Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM-KTI) students, the event was attended by the children of CSE, their parents along with volunteers, teachers and CSE staff. The event started off with an exciting magic show that indulged the kids and captured their imagination. As the event progressed, creatively en-

gaging the children with gifts, specially designed games, and other activities, there was enthusiastic and joyous participation by the children.

Baby Sam Samuel, director incharge of CSE, Analpa Paranjpe, principal-CSE and Alex C Joseph, assistant education adviser were present on the occasion and addressed the gathering.

15 high-end tablets were handed over to the centre by SIBM-KTI Batch VIII students to enable interactive learning for the children.

Set up in 1992 by a small dedicated band of volunteers, CSE has grown multi-fold in the last 25 years under the aegis of board of directors of the Indian schools and is doing a remarkable job for children with special needs.

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Riyada, Bank Muscat join hands to host al Wathbah The 3-day Ramadan Souq is aimed at giving wings to the business dreams of women entrepreneurs

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate and Riyada - the Public Authority for SME Development, have joined hands to organise al Wathbah Ramadan Souq, an exhibition showcasing products and services promoted

by Omani women entrepreneurs, at the bank’s head office from June 16 to 18.

AbdulRazak Ali Issa, chief executive, will inaugurate the annual exhibition which comes as part of ‘Ramadan Al Khair’ cultural and

social events lined up by the bank during the holy month of Ramadan, says a press release.

In line with the bank’s ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and values of partnership and accountability, the 3-day souq is aimed at giving wings to the business dreams of women entrepreneurs. The exhibition will promote a wide range of home-made products, including clothes, accessories, food items, home decorations and much more. Offering a unique shopping experience to

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visitors, the souq is open to the public from 8:30pm to 12pm.

Fatma Al Maskiry, AGM – SME Credit and Marketing, said: “In pursuance of the private sector role in the economic development of Oman, Bank Muscat, in association with Riyada, is proud to host the annual Ramadan Souq in support of SME development in Oman. Bank Muscat has launched various initiatives to support and encourage women entrepreneurs at different stages of their business growth. This event particularly targets entrepreneurs that pursue home-based business activities.

The bank from time to time organises and supports events with the aim of creating unique opportunities to market their products and become financially independent.”

The initiatives launched by the bank in support of women entrepreneurs include al wathbah Businesswomen’s Forum facilitating development of key business relationships. The online platform provides leadership development opportunities and vital connec-

tions that help them advance and succeed in their businesses.

The innovative networking service is dedicated to assisting businesswomen of all ages. The members enjoy benefits such as live accelerated networking events and workshops.

In recognition of SME development initiatives by women entrepreneurs, the bank also introduced the annual al wathbah Businesswomen’s awards.

Bank Muscat imparts the required skills and guidance for entrepreneurs drawn from diverse fields to embark on successful SME business ventures through workshops, advisory services and training through al Wathbah Academy programmes in Muscat, Sohar and Salalah.

These initiatives mark a clear progression of the well-defined strategy pursued by the bank in line with the directives of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said to support the SME sector and strengthen its role in the economic development of Oman.

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H E A LT H C A R E AWA R E N E S S

Kims offers special Ramadan health check-up package MUSCAT: As part of its social responsibility and in order to increase healthcare awareness, Kims Oman Hospital (KOH) grants its patients with a special Ramadan health check-up package which includes several medical tests along with a free internist and dietician consultation. The offer will be valid until July 31.

Ramadan health check-up package features more than 77 tests and screenings at an incredible price, which includes liver profile, lipid profile, renal profile, electrolytes profile, and thyroid profile. Moreover, the special offer also includes diabetic screen, vitamin profile, arthritis profile, cardiac risk management, iron deficiency, and many more, says a press release.

“Kims Oman Hospital has put forward these exclusive packages as part of its keenness to encourage the community members to check their health before and after Ramadan and help them keep a varied and balanced diet,” said Dr

Ramadan health check-up package features more than 77 tests and screenings at an incredible price

Hussam Akoum, chief operating officer at KOH. “I highly recommend everyone to make use of this exceptional opportunity, and enjoy a healthier life style,” he added.

In order to provide the best care for its patients and gain their utmost convenience, Kims Oman offers extended timings during the holy month of Ramadan.

The working hours will be from 9am - 1pm and 6:30pm – 10:30pm on Saturday to Thursday, while 6:30pm to 10:30pm on Friday.

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

Dar Al Atta’a concludes 17th edition of Small & Medium Entrepreneurs Forum Ramadan benefits on select Audi cars MUSCAT: Generous benefits from Audi Oman are available this Ramadan on select Audi cars.

For 2016, customers have the opportunity to own an Audi with complete peace of mind with the ‘Audi Extra’ promotion.

Audi Oman, represented by Wattayah Motors, has introduced a range of premium and exclusive offers during the holy month of Ramadan, to give their customers extra benefits, extra value and extra peace of mind, says a press release.

Cash gift The Audi Extra campaign offers customers cash gift benefits, a complimentary five year service package, a complimentary three year warranty package with unlimited mileage, complimentary registration and complimentary insurance. This exclusive combination of offers is available on

selected Audi models only which include; the Audi A3, A4, A6 and A5saloon cars and the AudiQ3 and Q7 SUV models.

Faisal Nawaz, marketing manager of Audi Oman, said: “We are pleased to announce the launch of this new campaign during the holy month, which will not only enable new Audi owners to drive home in an exceptional car but also to take advantage of unbeatable offers.”

“We, at Audi Oman, continuously strive to add value to our customers in every way and the ‘Audi Extra 2016’ campaign is dedicated to understanding their requirements. Our focus is on sales benefits together with after-sales service so that we continue to connect with customers even after their initial purchase,” he added.

The Audi Extra promotion is available from now until July 15.

MUSCAT: As part of its annual Ramadan initiative, Dar Al Atta’a Association (DAA) organised the 17th edition of Small & Medium Entrepreneurs Forum at Al Noor Hall in Madinat A’Sultan Qaboos recently.

In this year’s forum, almost 68 entrepreneurs participated with a wide selection of mothers and kids items. An entry fee of OMR1 was charged and the proceeds of this forum will be utilised for the Kiswat Al Eid (Eid clothing) programme for the underprivileged, says a press release.

This is the only forum that Dar Al Atta’a arranges annually. The testimonials by the participants and guests say that this is one of the most successful exhibitions that takes place in the Sultanate annually and that’s why spaces are sold out within just few hours from opening the registration.

At the forum one might find annually repeated participants because they know this would be the best platform for them. New participants also take part in order to showcase innovative and creative local talent and products which range from designer clothes, accessories, bags, traditional outfits and lots more, all under one roof.

Starting with Maitha Al Harthy, owner of Methany Boutique which offers abayas, jalabiyas, accessories and bukhour stated that this is her 7th annual participation in the forum. Though she owns a store she wouldn’t miss an opportunity to join this forum every Ramadan because of this being a successful platform due to the huge turnout of visitors. She commended DAA’s care that was extended to the participants before and during the forum. Maitha said that marketing and networking is her aim at this forum and she requested DAA to hold two instead of one forum.

Faisal and Shaima from Salalah participated for the first time in the forum with their Cafe, The

Chocolate Room, which is located at Salalah Gardens Mall because their aim is to reach out to the market and create exposure to their cafe. They said that they participated after hearing positive feedbacks from previous participants.

Being it in the holy month they also loved to join as part of the company’s CSR, since the proceeds of the forum will be utilised to provide a necessity to those less fortunate.

Manal Sultan Al Battashi, another participant, said: “This is my first visit ever, I really loved the set-up and the variety of items, all under one roof, makes shopping easier.” She suggested that DAA can have it next year at a bigger venue due to the huge crowd.

Ghadeer Abdullatif Al Lawati said: “I make sure I visit it yearly as I know I can find here what I am looking for, be it an outfit, an accessory or make-up and it also gives us a chance to see the items in reality after seeing them on Instagram. I like the fact that the place is so organised, which makes shopping easier and also wish that in the coming years it will be held in a bigger venue.” Dar Al Atta’a appreciated the officials and partners for making this a successful event.

Finally, for those who did not get the chance to attend and would like to donate can do so by donating through www.donate.om/daralatta or by donating to its Bank Muscat account 0315003966850024.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Ooredoo begins its Goodwill Journey MUSCAT: The 2016 Ooredoo Goodwill Journey received a warm send-off from crowds of well-wishers as it set out on its annual 2,000 kilometre mission of care, compassion, and community support.

Starting out from Salalah in the Governorate of Dhofar, a team of 22 goodwill ambassadors are now en-route north to stops in the wilayats of Shlaeem and Hallaniyat Islands, Al Jazir, Mudhiabi, Sur, Bausher and Quriyat, says a press release.

Dedicating its resources to ensure sustainable impact, the Ooredoo family members will donate essential equipment, supplies and educational materials, amongst other items, to local organisations and associations to help boost education and entrepreneurship opportunities for women and young peo-

ple. In addition, the volunteers will hold a variety of events that will celebrate the true spirit of the holy month.

“We are exceptionally proud to see this 12th Ooredoo Goodwill Journey begin. The cornerstone of our community engagement and a key event in our annual calendar, it is much admired and well-loved and followed by people across Oman,” said Kumail Al

Moosawi, Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer at Ooredoo.

“Building on previous journeys, this year will also see a focus on developing long-term initiatives to support the welfare, well-being and future prosperity of the communities and people at each wilayat we visit, sustainably contributing to their development and progress and helping them enjoy a better tomorrow.”

RECOGNITION

Al Ain United gets coveted certification MUSCAT: Al Ain United Group was awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality, ISO 14001:2015 Environment and OHSAS 18001:2007 Health & Safety Management System Certification by BSCIC, says a press release.

Speaking on the occasion, Mahesh Maran, certification manager - BSCIC India, applauded the efforts of the whole team for the excellent documentation and

practical implementation at all stages of operations.

Ali Al Harthi and Biju Oommen, general manager received the certificates from Maran in the

presence of Simon Joseph, GM, Al Wadood Training Centre (local ISO consultants) at a glittering ceremony held at Majan Continental Hotel, Muscat, recently.

Al Harthi congratulated the company staff on their achievement and reminded them that this was only a beginning and that quality was an ongoing commitment.

Biju Oommen thanked the company staff, patrons and well-wishers for their continual support.

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Inspirational playmaker Modric put Croatia in front with a fine volley from 25 metres that bounced in front of diving Turkey goalkeeper Volkan Babacan shortly before halftime of a tense affair at Parc des Princes

PARIS: Croatia needed a touch of Luka Modric magic to beat Turkey 1-0 in their Euro 2016 Group D opener on Sunday, gaining a measure of revenge after their bitter quarterfinal elimination by the same opponents at Euro 2008.

Inspirational playmaker Modric put Croatia in front with a fine volley from 25 metres that bounced in front of diving Turkey goalkeeper Volkan Babacan shortly before halftime of a tense affair at Parc des Princes.

The Real Madrid midfielder, who missed the opening penalty for Croatia in the 2008 shootout, made amends with an impressive display, organising his side with calm authority before being named man of the match.

“Luka really deserves to be talked about, especially after this

FAN JOINS PARTY: A fan enters onto the pitch to celebrate with

Croatia’s midfielder Luka Modric and his teammates after Modric scored the team’s only goal. - AFP

match, one of his best for Croatia,” said Croatia coach Ante Cacic. “He really played well, he was our leader, he scored a magical goal, and it was the only goal.”

A cloud of smoke after the goal suggested flares had been launched from a section of the stadium packed with Croatia fans and a supporter invaded the pitch to join the goal celebrations before being pushed out by security. A smoke bomb was later thrown in

behind the Croatia goal.

Police reported some arrests after a few scuffles outside the stadium before the match but there was nothing like the ugly scenes that marred Saturday’s match between England and Russia in Marseille.

Tough group Technically the better side, the Croatians, who had one foot in the last four eight years ago until they fell to Turkey on penalties,

G R OU P C M AT C H R E P O R T

Milik strikes for Poland NICE: A second-half winner from Arkadiusz Milik steered Poland to a 1-0 victory in Euro 2016 Group C on Sunday as Northern Ireland’s first appearance at a major finals for 30 years ended in disappointment.

Making their debut in the competition, the Irish were unable to cope with an attacking Polish outfit that dominated most of the opening match of the group to clinch their first win in three appearances in the finals.

After a goalless first half, a Jakub Blaszczykowski cross found Milik in the penalty area in the 51st minute and the forward blasted his left-foot shot through defender Craig Cathcart’s legs and into the net.

It was Northern Ireland’s first game at a major finals since they lost 3-0 to Brazil at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, exactly 30 years ago to the day.

Despite a late rally from the industrious Irish, Poland never looked likely to lose.

“We gave it our all but it was not good enough,” Irish captain Steven Davis said. “It’s a learning curve for us and hopefully we can learn from it.”

Poland, who had failed to win their previous six games at European Championship finals, dominated the first half but were una-

ON TARGET: Poland’s forward Arkadiusz Milik (No. 7), left, cel-

ebrates with teammates after scoring the winner during their Group C match against Northern Ireland at the Stade de Nice. – AFP

ble to turn the pressure into goals.

They had a chance to go ahead after 32 minutes when Milik found himself unmarked on the left of the box but his left-foot shot flew over the bar.

Seven minutes later a fierce drive from Bartosz Kapustka from just inside the penalty area forced goalkeeper Michael McGovern to make a superb save.

The Poles were rewarded for their industry six minutes into the second half when Milik took

one touch from the cross and fired home. The goal helped them to relax while the Irish were forced to play more attacking football.

Substitute Conor Washington forced Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to race off his line to save in the 72nd minute.

The Irish, however, did not create enough chances to earn a draw and now need a better result against Ukraine in Lyon on Thursday to have a chance of reaching the last 16. - Reuters

U E FA WA R N S

Russia and England could be expelled if violence persists PARIS/MARSEILLE: European soccer’s governing body warned the English and Russian soccer associations on Sunday their teams could be disqualified from Euro 2016 if there was more of the fan violence that has injured several dozen people.

UEFA’s threat came after it began disciplinary proceedings against the Russian federation on Sunday following ugly scenes inside Marseille’s Stade Velodrome stadium at the end of Saturday’s match

between England and Russia.

Masked Russian fans charged at England supporters, punching and kicking them. Some England fans had to scramble over barriers to escape. UEFA said it would also investigate allegations of racist behaviour and the throwing of missiles and fireworks.

UEFA said it was “disgusted” and would not hesitate to impose sanctions, including “the potential disqualification of their respective teams from the tourna-

ment, should such violence occur again”. It said a decision on sanctions against Russia would be made on Tuesday.

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve called the fans’ behaviour barbaric and said it was “absolutely necessary that national federations whose supporters create incidents of this nature be penalised”. Cazeneuve was not calling for Russia and England to be punished, but rather supporting UEFA’s stance. - Reuters

kept alive their hopes of surviving k a tough group also featuring holdeers Spain and the Czech Republic, who face each other in Toulouse on Monday.

Turkey, who had failed to qualify for a major tournament since their impressive Euro 2008 campaign, now face a struggle to reach the knockout stages.

“We will do our best and keep fighting ... but unfortunately we never start well in those big tournaments,” said Turkey coach Fatih Terim, whose team put up a brave challenge in the first half but then ran out of steam.

Turkey looked nervous in the opening stages and Croatia dictated the pace, with Modric and Ivan Rakitic pulling the strings in midfield. The game was lively but with no clear chance for either side until Croatia midfielder Milan Badelj offered the first shot on target with a volley from 20 metres that failed to surprise Babacan.

Seconds later, Turkey threatened for the first time with a header by Ozan Tufan from a fine Gokhan Gonul cross.

The game became scrappy with quite a few fouls, notably from Turkey, and Croatia defender Vedran Corluka had to play most of the match with a bandaged, bleeding head after being elbowed by striker Cenk Tosun while fighting for a high ball.

Croatia looked in command after the break and created a few opportunities, notably when captain Darijo Srna rattled the crossbar from a free kick after Rakitic was brought down outside the box.

Playing a major tournament in France brings back sweet memories for Croatia, who lost in the semifinals of the 1998 World Cup to host nation France before beating the Netherlands to finish third.

- Reuters

MATCH HERO: Croatia’s midfielder Luka Modric celebrates scoring a goal during the Euro 2016 Group D football match against Turkey at Parc des Princes in Paris. – AFP

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History seekers face the Czechs Goalkeeper David De Gea has been dragged into an offpitch scandal while Spain have also had a troubled build-up on the pitch, leaving the champions with much to prove in their first Group C match

TRICKY MATCH: A combination of two file pictures shows Spain’s defender Sergio Ramos, left, and Czech Republic’s midfielder and captain Tomas Rosicky. – AFP

TOULOUSE: Holders Spain’s hopes of recreating the atmosphere that led to continental success four years ago has been tested ahead of their Euro 2016 opener with Czech Republic though the players remain confident.

Goalkeeper David De Gea has been dragged into an off-pitch scandal while Spain have also had a troubled build-up on the pitch, leaving the European champions with much to prove in their first Group C match in Toulouse on Monday.

Spain, who will also face Turkey and Croatia in a tricky section, were dominating international football when they became the first side to claim two consecutive European titles by winning Euro 2012 two years after a maiden

World Cup win. But that came to an abrupt end at the 2014 World Cup when they crashed out in the group stage, never recovering from a 5-1 demolition by the Netherlands in their opener, and they have endured some mediocre results ahead of this tournament.

However, forward Pedro says they are even more determined to do well after their poor display at the World Cup in Brazil as they chase an unprecedented third European title in a row.

“The mood reminds me of those of four years ago,” he told reporters at Spain’s headquarters on the Ile de Re on Saturday. “The group have a different mentality, they want to do something great and have a successful tournament.”

“We’re motivated. Maybe it’s because we didn’t have a good World Cup and we want to turn that situation around.”

A 1-0 friendly defeat by Georgia in their final warm-up game raised questions of Vicente del Bosque’s selection policy after he left a swathe of big names out of his Euro 2016 squad including Juan Mata, Paco Alcacer and Fernando Torres.

He also had to wait for the late arrival of the Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid players in the squad following their participation in the Champions League final.

De Gea has vehemently denied allegations in the Spanish media linking him to a prostitution case and he has the backing of his team mates. - Reuters

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Belgium’s Hazard shoots to stardom but fails to shine

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elgian midfielder Eden Hazard erupted onto the scene as one of football’s rising stars, but the Chelsea player has been dogged by injury during the past year, prompting questions about whether he has the potential to make it to the very top.

Ahead of the Euro 2016 in France, Hazard saw the championship as a chance to cast aside the shadows of his disappointing season at Stamford Bridge.

“I want to be the man of this Euro. I think that all of Belgium hopes for it,” Hazard said in a television interview six weeks before the competition started.

“I want to try to win this tournament,” he added, in quotes carried by the Sudpresse newspaper group.

Hazard was born in 1991 into a footballing family. His mother Carine played for the Belgian Women’s first division, right into her pregnancy with Eden, while his father Thierry spent most of his career at a semi-professional level.

Hazard and his three brothers — including fellow Chelsea player Thorgan Hazard — grew up just metres away from a football training ground, where the boys honed their skills from a young age.

In 2005, aged 14, Hazard joined French first division club Lille.

He rose through the ranks, helping his team win the league and the cup in 2010-11 and twice earning himself France’s Player of the Year award.

Chelsea signed Hazard in June 2012 for a reported 32 million pounds ($46.5 million). Expectations were “understandably high” when he moved to Stamford Bridge, the club wrote on its website.

He did not disappoint at first, scoring 13 goals during his debut season. The following year, Hazard was the club’s top scorer and in 2014-15 he won the Premier League title with Chelsea, as well as the Professional Football Association’s Player of the Year award.

At the time, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho hailed Hazard as “one of the top three players in the world.”

But then his fortunes changed.

A persistent hip injury put Hazard out of action for part of the season and dented his confidence.

“It is not serious, but when the pain manifests itself it is stabbing,” Hazard’s father told Belgian daily Le Soir, comparing the sensation to “knife cuts.”

Hazard’s performances over the past year have been described as listless, while rumours have been circling about his possible departure from Chelsea.

“Last year everything was beautiful and this year everything has been dark for him, so the contrast is huge,” the club’s interim manager Guus Hiddink said in mid-April.

Later in the month, Hazard’s skill came to the fore again as he helped Chelsea beat Bournemouth, scoring his first Premier

Much rides on the Euro 2016 championship for Belgian 25-year-old midfielder Eden Hazard. Tipped as one of football’s future greats, his performance has been disappointing over the past year. Is injury holding him back, or has Hazard already reached his peak?

League goals in almost a year.

Hazard, who wears the Number 10 shirt for Chelsea, is valued for his creativity and speed with the ball, which he controls equally well with his left and right foot.

“Eden is technically gifted and very fast. He will be a major star in the future,” the former French football star Zinedine Zidane was quoted as saying in 2010, when Hazard was just 19.

He represented Belgium in youth squads before being called to the senior team in 2008, aged 17.

Hazard’s first international goal was in 2011, against Kazakhstan, but that year he also made negative headlines with the socalled Burgergate scandal: During a match against Turkey he was

seen outside the stadium eating a burger with his family, after being substituted.

During the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Hazard assisted in two goals for the Red Devils, helping them to reach the quarter finals where they were eliminated by Argentina.

But he failed to score and later admitted he was disappointed with his own performance, telling Sudpresse that “things didn’t work out as hoped.” Even then, however, he expressed hope of redemption at future internationals.

“I hope to shine at the Euro 2016 in France; and then maybe I will still have the opportunity to play two or maybe even three more World Cups,” Hazard said. - dpa

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Italy’s Conte banking on ‘energy’ to outfox Belgium in Group E tie Ireland, Sweden seek redemption

The Euro 2016 Group E match comes ahead of tough encounters against Ireland and Sweden giving neither side much respite should they lose the first game in Lyon

BATTLE READY: Belgian coach Marc Wilmots, left, speaks with Radja Nainggolan, centre, and Simon Mignolet during their training session. On right are Italy’s forwards, Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne and Citadin Martins Eder pictured at Montpellier. – Reuters, AFP

LYON: Plagued by injuries to his creative midfielders and without a talisman up front, Italy coach Antonio Conte is banking on a workmanlike team full of energy to outfox Belgium’s exciting young forwards when they meet on Monday.

The Euro 2016 Group E match comes ahead of tough encounters against Ireland and Sweden giving neither side much respite should they lose the first game in Lyon.

Once famed for their “catenaccio”, a tactical system with an emphasis on a strong defensive unit, Italy come to the tournament with arguably their weakest team for years and conceding goals particularly against top teams.

They face a Belgium side with a talented squad tipped by some to go one better than the golden generation that finished as tourna-

ment runners up in 1980. Despite opening the scoring, the Italians were beaten comfortably 3-1 by Belgium in a November friendly.

Conte, who joins Chelsea after the tournament, is known for his motivational skills, team unity and tactical flexibility, although a tendency to tinker has led to mixed results since 2014.

“You need to sacrifice yourself for the team,” Conte recently said in an interview. “The team isn’t a single person.”

His best midfielders Marco Verratti and Claudio Marchisio are both ruled out through injury.

Without the magic of Andrea Pirlo, pulling strings in the heart of midfield, old heads Thiago Motta and Daniele de Rossi alongside Marco Parolo will try to stop the supply lines to creative Belgium attackers Eden Hazard, Yannick

Carrasco and Kevin de Bruyne.

Conte is hoping winger Alessandro Florenzi flourishes after an encouraging season with club AS Roma and inspirational veteran goalkeeper and captain Gianluigi Buffon will also need to galvanise his troops.

No killer instinct Yet the lack of a killer instinct among Italy’s strikers, notably target man Graziano Pelle, could make it difficult should Belgium score first and force the Italians to chase the game.

In contrast, the Red Devils appear spoilt for choice in attack having scored an average of more than two goals per game over their last 10 matches.

After a terrible season at club level for Chelsea, Hazard has hit form. Atletico Madrid’s Carrasco

has turned games on their head and could be one of the stand-out performers of the tournament.

De Bruyne is likely to be deployed in the playmaker role while any one of Belgium’s four central strikers Michy Batshauyi, Christian Benteke, Romelu Lukaku and Divock Origi, could be chosen to lead the line.

Coach Marc Wilmots, however, has not had things all his own way in the build-up after losing defensive rock Vincent Kompany and fellow centre back Nicolas Lombaerts.

He looks set to play Tottenham pair Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen in the heart of defence, but a lack of cohesion was exposed in their three warm-up games.

Tightening up that defence may well be key to whether Belgium can overcome a well-drilled Italian team. - Reuters

PARIS: Ireland and Sweden meet in the Euro 2016 Group E opener at the Stade de France on Monday where a win would go a long way to redeeming their past failures in the championship and getting them to the knockout stage.

Drawn in a tough section with Belgium and Italy, a victory is of paramount importance to both sides’ fortunes.

“The team that wins this game has a very good chance of progressing,” Sweden coach Erik Hamren said recently. “Even if we win or lose we still have a chance to go through but it’s a lot smaller.

It’s a real key game.”

Both teams also have a point to prove following dismal showings at Europe’s flagship tournament four years ago. Ireland scored one goal and conceded nine to become the first team eliminated from Euro 2012, while the Swedes threw away the lead twice in losing their first two games, to Ukraine and England, packing their bags shortly after the Irish.

As ever, Sweden will rely on their enigmatic 34-year-old captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has spent the last four years banging in goals in the French capital for Ligue 1

side Paris Saint Germain, but who is now leaving on a free transfer.

Strongly linked to a reunion with his former Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho, now at Manchester United, Ibra was allowed to leave the Sweden camp on his days off to finalise a move, but all talk of his next club will be on ice when the action starts.

Ibrahimovic’s burgeoning partnership with winger Emil Forsberg is likely to cause problems down Ireland’s right flank, where full back Seamus Coleman should be partnered by combative Jon Walters who looks to have got over an Achilles problem.

Walters is among the survivors from the Giovanni Trapattoni-led side that performed so dismally four years ago, and he will be keen to erase the memories of a tournament in which the Irish failed to showcase their famous fighting spirit.

“Ireland and ourselves are the underdogs in our group, and we’re quite close to one another in the rankings. With regard to who is going to win or lose, it’s quite open,” Hamren told Reuters. Sweden are 35th and Ireland 33rd in the FIFA rankings. — Reuters

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India eye another win in Zimbabwe Dhoni’s men, who will be hoping for a

South Africa not helping Zimbabwe, says Ntini

clean-sweep, will eye another fine outing against Zimbabwe on Monday

HARARE: A resounding opening win setting the tone perfectly for them, the new-look Indian cricket team will look to continue in the same vein and take another step towards a potential whitewash of Zimbabwe when the two sides clash in the second cricket ODI here on Monday.

It was a clinical display by India as they outclassed Zimbabwe in all departments in a lop-sided opener of the three-ODI series and Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men will eye another fine outing on Monday.

If it was young seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who shone with the ball with a four-wicket haul to shoot out the hosts for a modest 168, opener Lokesh Rahul helped the team chase down the target with an unbeaten century on his debut ODI. Rahul, who will also be boarding the flight to West Indies for the Test series in August, will look to accumulate as many runs as possible to boost his confidence ahead of the series. Ambati Rayudu too did his job perfectly, playing second fiddle to Rahul with an unbeaten 120-ball 62 which was studded with five boundaries.

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is not helping their neighbour Zimbabwe, according to former Proteas paceman Makhaya Ntini, who has been appointed head coach of the Zimbabwe national squad just four months after serving as bowling coach.

Ntini told the weekly Sunday Times that CSA had turned a blind eye to their struggling neighbours.

“The first thing I asked when I got here was what help CSA is doing and I picked up that South Africa is not keen on visiting here and they don’t want much to do with Zimbabwe. It was sad to hear that, along with the fact that that I was told they nearly didn’t want to come to Zimbabwe for the tri-series they played with Zimbabwe and Australia two years ago,” Ntini said.

The innings must have helped him regain his confidence, especially after being dropped from the team following the home series against South Africa last year and he will look to continue the good work.

In the past, India have registered back-to-back whitewashes

“I’d like to find out why they nearly pulled out of that series and also ask why they don’t want to support Zimbabwe, (especially since) they are the only other good cricketing nation on the continent.”

Dismissing the epithets of being the first Black player in the Proteas and the first Black South African serving as an international coach, Ntini said these were “irritations” to him. But he said being Black would help him in his task with Zimbabwe. - PTI

against Zimbabwe -- 5-0 and 3-0 in 2013 and 2015 respectively.

Dhoni’s men will eye another clean-sweep and would look to take another step in that direction on Monday. In the bowling department, India have shown discipline with all the five bowlers figuring among the wickets. — PTI

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The six-appeal of Rahul

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hen India needed just two runs from 46 balls to register a nine-wicket victory against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club ground on Saturday, the opening game of the threematch One-day International series was on course for a predictable, uninspiring end. Then, a fleeting moment of excitement that was completely out of the picture until then transformed the mood of the sparse crowd in the stands.

Without that single stroke of delight from Kannaur Lokesh Rahul, who sent the third ball from Hamilton Masakadza in the 43rd over of the Indian innings flying over the longon boundary for the only six of the match to post a century on his ODI debut, there would have been nothing much to talk about the Testmatch-like proceedings of the day.

The beauty of the moment was that until it really happened there was no hint of it coming. At the end of the 39th over, Rahul was on 87, and India, at 156 for the loss of one wicket, were 13 runs short of the target. Rahul faced five deliveries of the next over to score one run, managed two more from the following over to move on to 90, and two more in the next to reach 92.

That was when Masakadza walked to the top of his run-up to try if he could hold India back from scoring four runs at least until the next over. And when Rahul flicked the second ball of the over to fine leg to add two more runs to his account, it was the perfect time to hit a six, but few among the sparse Indian crowd gathered in the stands may have been ready for the moment. By then they were so used to the slow, singles way forward chosen by Rahul and Ambati Rayudu that hoping for a big hit off probably the last ball of the match was as unnatural as asking MS Dhoni if he would retire from cricket after the Zimbabwe series.

The 168-run total posted

by Zimbabwe was too small even for the second-string Indian team, but the way the less-celebrated guys went about the task was painful. Rayudu took eight balls to open his account, scored just nine runs from his 36 balls, was beaten three times in the 12th over bowled by Chamu Chibhabha, stayed cool without trying even once to

express his frustration in any aggressive, rash intent, and waited till the 17th over to post his first four, which was off the 37th ball he faced. There could have been nothing more frustrating for Makhaya Ntini than the slow killing delivered by the inexperienced Indians who he had threatened before the start of the game with an under-the-carpet deal.

While all this was cool for skipper Dhoni to watch from the dressing room, the small crowd at the stadium was disappointed. There was nothing for the home fans to cheer about in the morning as the Zimbabweans failed to tackle the Indian bowlers, and, in the afternoon, as Rayudu and Rahul went about the task leisurely, the kids who came with vuvuzelas looked bored having watched nothing inspiring to blow the plastic trumpets.

Midway through the game, fan frustration got to a stage where they settled for anything that came their way to cheer themselves up, so when Rayudu hit a four in the 22nd over, the Zimbabwean crowd shook their hips as if he reached some milestone. Of course, a four, under the circumstances, was quite big.

Rahul was the hero of the day. At 24, he’s a babe, still at an impressionable age, and the influence senior guys like Dhoni and Virat Kohli have on him is visible in the way he confesses his love for tattoos or his desire to play around with his hair. Nothing wrong with that, but if he is ready for a bit more of the maturity needed to transform himself into a bigger bloke, now is the time. The IPL offered him the opportunity to share space with Kohli and AB de Villiers, arguably the best in the business at the moment in all the three formats of the game, and now that India are looking for new stars to take the team forward, he is the right man at the right time.

The writer is a freelance contributor based in India.

All the views and opinions expressed in the article are solely those of the author and do not reflect those of Times of Oman

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Murray, Lendl to work together LONDON: World No. 2 Andy Murray is reuniting with his former coach Ivan Lendl and the two will work together at Queen’s Club on Monday, the Scot said in a statement.

“Ivan’s single-minded and knows what it takes to win the big events,” Murray added.

“I had two very successful

years working with him. I’m looking forward to Ivan joining the team again and helping me try and reach my goals.”

The two parted company in March 2014 after a successful relationship during which Murray won the 2012 Olympic gold, the 2012 U.S. Open and the 2013 Wimbledon title. - Reuters

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LONDON: Sri Lanka’s openers confidently negotiated an awkward session at the end of a raininterrupted fourth day at Lord’s on Sunday, setting up the prospect of a fascinating finish to the third and final Test against England.

Set 362 to win after Alex Hales had narrowly missed out on his

dismissed for 94 on the fourth day of their third Test match against Sri Lanka at Lord’s in London on Sunday. – Reuters

maiden Test hundred for England, who are 2-0 up in the series, Kaushal Silva and Dimuth Karunaratne took the visitors to 32 without loss by the close.

It leaves Monday’s extended final day nicely poised with Sri Lanka facing the tallest of orders to score the runs that would secure a consolation victory.

After the morning session and part of the afternoon’s play were lost to rain, England resumed on 109 for four and opener Hales was the picture of disappointment when he ended up falling six runs short of his first test ton.

With Alastair Cook, back in action after missing the start of the second innings with a bruised knee, also looking to push on towards a declaration at the other end, Hales was trapped lbw for 94 when trying to turn Angelo Mathews into the leg side.

He reviewed umpire Rod Tucker’s decision but was left dismayed when the video replay showed the ball would have clipped the top of leg stump. Cook, in the unusual position of batting at number seven, enjoyed himself, following up his first-innings 85 by helping himself to a six in an unbeaten 49.

Declaring on 233 for seven, Cook then gave his attack 12 overs to make a breakthrough but Silva and Karunaratne, who shared a hundred stand in the first innings, had few alarms against two of the world’s top three pacemen, Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson. - Reuters

Bosher Olympic Centre (BOC) is all set to send its 11-member cricket team to south Indian city of Bangalore for a training camp from June 20 to July 4. The BOC has arranged the camp thanks to a tie-up with ‘Just Cricket Academy’ Bangalore. The team also includes a girl – Shreya Dhuri. — Supplied photo

England 1st innings: 416 Sri Lanka 1st innings: 288 England 2nd innings N. Compton c Chandimal b Eranga 19 A. Hales lbw Mathews 94 J. Root b Pradeep 4 J. Vince b Pradeep 0 J. Bairstow b Pradeep 32 S. Finn lbw Eranga 7 A. Cook not out 49 M. Ali c Herath b Eranga 9 C. Woakes not out 0 Extras (b-6, lb-4, nb-8, w-1) 19 Total (7 wkts decl, 71 overs) 233 Fall of wickets: 1-45, 2-50, 3-50, 4-101, 5-120, 6-202, 7-224.

Did not bat: S. Broad, J. Anderson Bowling: S. Lakmal 13-2-45-0; S. Eranga 14-1-58-3 (nb-3, w-1); N. Pradeep 155-37-3 (nb-3); R. Herath 20-2-63-0; A. Mathews 9-3-20-1.

Sri Lanka 2nd innings D. Karunaratne not out 19 K. Silva not out 12 Extras (lb-1) 1 Total (no loss, 12 overs) 32 Bowling: S. Broad 5-2-15-0; J. Anderson 4-1-5-0; C. Woakes 2-1-7-0; M. Ali 1-0-4-0.

Asfandyar XI win at NMC Cup MUSCAT: Asfandyar XI defeated Ruwi Kings by four runs in the first match of the NMC Independence Cup floodlit Ramadan cricket tournament organised by Oman Indo-Pak Friends.

The tournament is sponsored

by National Metal Cans (NMC).

In a match played at the Al Rifa Ground in Al Athaiba, Asfandyar XI batted first scored 62 for the loss of five wickets in eight overs.

Surabh Khan top scored with 24 runs while Matiullah and Ghazanfar contributed 13 and 10 runs respectively.

Pradip of Ruwi Kinds claimed one wicket.

In reply, Ruwi Kings were restricted to 58 for seven in eight overs. Midhin scored 18, Nitin

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PSC’s Ramadan tourneys off to exciting start MUSCAT: The Omantel Ramadan cricket tournaments, organised by the Pakistan Social Club (PSC), got off to exiciting start at the Pakistan School Muscat ground during the weekend,.

The softball tournament was declared open by Ambassadordesignate of Pakistan to Oman, Ali Javed in the presence of Omantel and Pakistan Embassy officials and the members of the Pakistani community. In the first match of the tournament, Ali Javed played a key role in Wasim XI’s 54-run victory over Oman Wings.

Meanwhile, in the tape ball tournament, OCT Seeb, Oman Engineering, Bisya Lion and Sher XI started their campaign with contrasting victories.

Results: Softball tourney: Wasim

XI 127 for 3 in 8 overs (Tanveer 60, Nadeem 27) bt Oman Wings 82 for 7 (Amir 35; Faisal 3/10, Tanveer 3/24 runs).

Tape ball tourney: OCT Seeb 114 for 4 in 8 overs (Issa 38, Shuaib 25) bt

Barka XI 110 for 6 in 8 overs (Assem 35, Shuaib 3/15) . Oman Engineering 108 for 4 in 8 overs (Sufiyan 39) bt Mavericks 67 for 5 in 8 overs (Harish 27).

Khan XI 67 for 1 in 8 overs (Usman 33,

Touqeer 15) lost to Bisya Lion 68 for 2 in 2 overs (Irfan 44, Ihsan 18). Checkwal Striker 78 for 6 in 8 overs (Bilal 32, Shameer 30) lost to Sher XI 79 for 1 in 6 overs (Ijaz 43 n.o).

Sports ministry to host cricket camp at Al Hail School of Cricket

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Shetty and Rashid made 13 and 10 respectively. Fazal and Aziz took two wickets each while Matiulla bagged one. Matiullah of Asfandyar XI was named man of the match.

Al Hail School of Cricket official Moula Baksh Al Baluhi

MUSCAT: As part of the 2016 Summer Sports Programme, the Ministry of Sports Affairs will organise a cricket training camp at Al Hail School of Cricket in Mabellah.

Al Hail School of Cricket official Moula Bakhsh Al Balushi said: “The Ministry of Sports Affairs has launched some path breaking initiatives to introduce various sports activities during summer.

Under this programme, cricket has been chosen as one of the main stream sports to be introduced.

“The Ministry has chosen the Al Hail School of Cricket to undertake and lead the cricketing initiative, which is a huge honour and recognition for the academy.”

“This is for the first time in the Sultanate’s cricketing history that such an initiative is being undertaken. It is even more significant that the responsibility of implementing such an important initiative is being given to an Omani club.”

The first phase of the camps for both seniors and juniors will start on July 17 and run until August 18 while the second phase will be organised from August 5 to August 31.

“Boys aged between five to 19 years can attend the camp. The camp is open to all but restricted to 400 students per week.”

For further details contact Al Hail School of Cricket at 95998056, 99623536 or email at alhailcricketteam@yahoo.com

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Great features, outstanding design, cool customised version of Android, and the best camera, the HTC 10 is not only the best from HTC till date, but one of the top contenders in the premium Smartphone segment as well.

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ver since the launch of the One M8, some two years ago, nothing really substantial came out from the HTC stable – the 2015 One M9 was nothing special, and the A9 was chided for being too identical to the iPhone 6.

Once a powerful force in the Smartphone market, HTC lost significant ground over the last two years with a series of uninspiring models.

Come 2016 however, and the brand is back with a bang with its latest top-end Smartphone, capable of unsettling the best in business out there. It carries no remnants of the brand’s former series — no One, no M; it’s labelled as just the 10.

Marking the start of a new chapter for HTC, the 10 makes up on any and every shortcoming the brand’s handsets have had previously (seems HTC took the user feedbacks seriously this time), pitching itself boldly as an entirely new, high-end device with fresh intriguing set of features.

Inventors of metal body on the Smartphone, HTC has created yet another superb specimen of design and craftsmanship with the 10. The allmetal uni-construct body, encompassing the entire rear panel and the sides looks amazing, with a new laser bevelled shiny rim perfectly complementing the matte back panel.

The new design makes the phone very comfortable to hold with curved back panel that fits well in the palm. The polycarbonate antenna bands have so creatively been incorporated into the design that they equally add to the visual aesthetics

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as well. The slightly raised camera module looks surprisingly good too.

Solid looks are accompanied by solid new features like fingerprint scanner and USB Type-C. The camera, that had so far been a major put-off on HTC devices, has been totally revamped with a new 12-megapixel sensor, a wide f/1.8 lens, and optical image stabilisation. Other notable upgrades are the new 5.2-inch 1440p LCD and the top-end Snapdragon 820 chipset.

The front-facing BoomSound speakers are gone this time to accommodate the fingerprint sensor, which also doubles as a physical home button.

But worry not, the 10 still delivers superb stereo sound, as the bottom speaker is used in conjunction with the in-call speaker above the display while playing audio.

However the two speakers aren’t weighted evenly — the bottom speaker being more powerful; which makes the audio more pronounced on one side, especially when the handset is placed in a landscape orientation.

The fingerprint sensor is very responsive and more accurate than the one on itss Korean rival. Though I personally would d have preferred the sensor to be located on n the backside, as it is handier to use there.

The power and volume buttons are located comfortably on the right side of thee device. The cleverly textured power button is easily distinguishable from the volume adjuster even without looking, which h makes it very easy to hit the power button n every time you want to.

HTC has also included a USB-C portt (USB 3.1 support) on the bottom of thee 10, for faster data transfer speeds and d

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improved power-delivery over USB connections. The HTC 10 is also an extremely fast charger thanks to Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. A full charge through the included charger takes a little over an hour and a half. Charging from 20% to 80% takes only 40 minutes.

The 10 is HTC’s first flagship Smartphone to feature a 1440p display. The 5.2inch Super LCD 5 display on the 10 has a resolution of 2560 x 1440, equating to a pixel density of 564 ppi. The biggest improvement however, is the camera.

Finally paying heed to the endless complaints about its Smartphone cameras, HTC has induced a high-end camera system featuring a 12.3-megapixel Sony Exmor IMX377 CMOS sensor on the back of the 10. The 1/2.3” sensor having 1.55 um pixels is paired to a wider f/1.8 lens, along with optical image stabilisation (OIS), laser-assisted autofocus, and dual-LED two-tone flash. The camera is capable of 4K recording.

For selfie buffs, the 10 packs a 5.0-megapixel 1/4” sensor with 1.34 um pixels, paired to an f/1.8 lens with optical image stabilisation – perhaps a first for selfie cameras. The inclusion of OIS and a wide lens could significantly prevent blurry selfies especially during night.

Various shooting modes give control over white balance, ISO and exposure. The Zoe mode (short video snippets with each image capture) is back on HTC10. Along with RAW image option, there are also the basic panorama, slow motion video, and hyperlapse modes.

No doubt this is the best Smartphone camera ever from HTC, but it is still not the best. The images are highly accurate

(more than the Samsung Galaxy S7), but the colour vibrancy is still not on par with the best.

On the hardware front, the HTC 10 rubs shoulders with the best, packing the latest Snapdragon 820 quad-core Kryo CPU processor. The processor is split into two clusters: one clocked at 2.15 GHz and the other at 1.59 GHz (3.75 GHz combined). The memory department is also one of the healthiest, with 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM, and 32/64 GB ROM expandable to a whopping 2TB. HTC is one of the very few Android OEMs to produce an actually decent custom software offering. The skin they’ve applied to Android 6.0.1 doesn’t include some of the frustrations present with the competitors.

What HTC 10 provides on the software front is very refreshing, particularly the lack of bloatware. There’s just one browser (Chrome); one gallery app (Google Photos); and just one app store (Play Store).

The duplicated softwares and apps are absent, presenting the user with a very clean and indulging interface.

Even the home screen news app BlinkFeed can be turned off, to keep matters at simplest best. A special mention must be made of the stock keyboard too. The predictive software HTC uses with their keyboard is excellent, which makes for an amazingly immersive typing experience.

The bevy of compelling features of the HTC 10 make it the Taiwanese giant’s best Smartphone till date: a true competitor to the Samsung Galaxy S7 and a great choice for those in the market looking for a high-end device.

— faisal@timesofoman.com

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T

he subwoofer is the most loved and sought after component in anyone’s audio set-up, whether the person is a movie buff or a music lover. It is one component that makes or breaks a set-up.

A properly configured sub could create perfect low frequencies, filling your room with fuller, meatier yet crispy bass, while a not so tuned one could mean bloaty boomy bass; more of a noise than being it. There are two types of subwoofers: Active and passive. Depending on your requirements and expertise, each has its pros and cons.

Passive subwoofers are powered by an external amplifier. Subwoofers need more power than other speakers to reproduce low frequency sounds. The amplifier or receiver needs to be able to output enough power to sustain bass effects repro-

duced by the subwoofer without exhausting itself on the power supply.

To tackle the power and compatibility issues, powered subwoofers (also known as active subwoofers) are utilised. This type of subwoofer is a self-contained speaker or amplifier configuration in which the characteristics of the amplifier and subwoofer are optimally matched and both are encased in the same enclosure.

Another benefit of the powered sub is the hassle free single cable connection to the home theatre receiver or surround sound preamp.

Powered subs substantially shed the power load off the receiver, allowing efficient power to the midrange speakers and tweeters.

However, whether a subwoofer is passive or active isn’t at all a parameter of its performance and quality.

It is all about convenience and accuracy. For a sound system to sound

The quintessential to any nice sound set-up are subwoofers, delivering all that punchy bass. How you connect a subwoofer to your sound setup depends on whether it is active or passive.

at its best, it is a must to set it up perfectly, and that is where the active ones score over passive.

Setting up a passive sub means you must have the exact knowledge of its power and frequency range to connect it to a compatible external amplifier.

A mismatch could result in blowing up the entire effort. However, if you do know how to set things right, then a passive sub could prove to be much better than active; giving you a better control of the power and frequency calibration.

Powered subwoofers have their own built-in amplifiers and do not depend on any limitations of external receiver or amplifier, which makes them very easy to use with home theatre receivers.

Almost all home theatre receivers come equipped with either one or two subwoofer pre-amp line outputs

specifically designed to connect to a powered subwoofer.

Also, using a passive subwoofer is an expensive proposition compared to the active one.

Passive sub requires a dedicated external amplifier, which in most cases is more expensive than the subwoofer itself.

When purchasing a subwoofer to use with your home theatre, check to see if your home theatre, or AV receiver has a subwoofer preamp output (often labelled as Sub Pre-Out, Sub Out, or LFE Out). If so, then you can use the powered subwoofer.

To check if a subwoofer is passive or active, see whether or not it has a subwoofer line input. If it doesn’t, and rather only has speaker connections, means the subwoofer is passive. Having subwoofer line input means the sub is active. Rock it your way.

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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

Office for rent in Al Ansab near bank Muscat. Contact: 99466173

For rent 1BHK flat in Wadi Kabeer 160/-R.O. Contact: 99376454

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 1000.00M2 Industrial plot compound wall & two room at Misfah I/A. Contact: 99342733 1BHK new bldg with A/C curtains near Khimji mart MBD. Contact: 99061408/99024039 1000 Sqmtrs industrial land for rent in Ghala suitable for warehouse workshop etc.

Contact 24700120 /92584715 2 Bed rooms flat with hall, 2 bathrooms in Darsait near Muscat Municipality.

Contact: 92584715/ 24700120 2 BHK flat near Indian school Wadi Kabir. Contact: 24714625 /91173997 Office / showroom with area approx.80m2 at Qurum prime location. #: 24714625 / 91173997 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.

Sharing is allowed ro.500/-.

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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 Ruwi office space for rent, Saravana Bhava Building.

Contact: 95729549 Double bedroom flats and shops available in Honda road, Ruwi and Mabela. Please contact24833972/24833974 -99367448 2 Bedroom centrally air conditioned flat in CBD near central Bank. Contact: 24714625 / 99053493 Athaiba 2 bed, 1 bath room, sitting, kitchen with split AC behind Zubair Showroom rent 310 R.O. Contact: 99879939 Ghubra & Al Khuwair, 1 bed room, hall. Contact: 90991079

Deluxe two bedroom flat at Mumtaz area, two bathrooms, good size living/dining room, modern kitchen and a guest bathroom.

Contact 99310375

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

Athaiba 2bed, 2 bathroom, sitting, kitchen with Split a/c behind Zubair show room rent 350/-R.O. Contact: 99879939

4 BHK villa Qurum R.O 550/-.

Contact: 92144045 1BHK Al Khuwair R.O 220/-.

Contact: 99138696

Wadi Kabeer Industrial 80 sm show rooms for rent 400/- R.O. Contact: 99879939

1 BHK Ghubra R.O 275/-.

Contact: 92144045

Flat for rent in Al Qurum, 3 rooms & hall. Contact: 91763660

1,2 BHK Mumtaz.

Contact: 92144045

Flats for rent in Mumtaz, 2 bedrooms , hall Way no 3352 building no. 3447 & 3668. Contact: 90991079 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 Apartment 2 bed room + sitting room with split A/C at Al Ansab heights R.O 300 monthly.

Contact: 93993354

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Contact: 92144045 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 Flat for rent 2 BHK in Darsait North near Indian School about 200 mtrs, rent RO 300/-.

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Fully Furnished apartments in Boucher (35). Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Offices and flats in Ghala.

Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Offices & Showrooms in Al Khood.

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Contact 94051789-97201688

Flat for rent in Al Mawaleh South 3, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, hall, kitchen & store with air condition.

Contact 98575157 One bedroom detached unit Al Hail South includes room, modern kitchen, sitting & laundry R.O 175/Monthly including water, negotiable. Contact: 99207840 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 2000 sqft land with p/cabin, toilets at YETI. Contact 99221683 / 92830110 Flat for rent in Ruwi Al Mumtaz area 300/- R.O 2BHK, sitting room, hall, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with A/C. Contact: 99268676

Flats in Al khuwair. Contact 94051789-97201688

2BHK Wadi Kabir behind Pioneer Hotel Apartment.

Contact: 99261522

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

Villa in Al Khuwair, 6 rooms, living room & hall.

Contact: 91153933 Flat for rent in Darsait 1BHK. Contact: 99357586 / 97500025 / 97500021

3000 sq mtrs land in Rusayl.

Contact 99792181 3 BHK flat at Azaiba, Opp. Sultan Centre. Contact 99261522 Shop for rent at Wadi Kabir Industrial area. Contact: 99888390

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FOR RENT 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 in Seeb market. Contact: 24182000 / 95250300/ 99110600 Flat for rent in Al Khuwair 33.

Contact: 92277419 Flats, shops & store for rent in MBD area Ruwi, Mumtaz area.

Contact: 97293708 / 92433127

1BHK at Hamriya near Muscat Pharmacy & 2 BHK at Mawaleh near Mosque Sadiq Al Amin.

Contact: 99224748 / 99332297 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 Bed room, sharing K& T, R.O 100, 2 bedrooms , sharing K& T R.O 200/- in AL Khuwair.

Contact: 95154331 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 For rent New flats at Darsait Al Sahail. Contact: 99777351 Villa for rent in Al Khoud, 6 rooms, hall. Contact: 91763665 2 bed rooms flat with hall, 2 bathrooms in Darsait near Muscat Municipality.

Contact: 92584715/ 24700120

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1 BHK and 2BHK Flats available near Lulu Darsait (Main road, Opp. to Min. of Defense).

Contact : 93202733 02 BHK residential flat opposite to Al Nahdha hospital.

Contact: 99342733 /99795241 5 BHK Villa in Al Khuwair, for Staff Accommodation. Contact 99792181 2 & 3 BHK Flat in Al Khuwair & Ghubra. Contact 99792181

For sale land in Barka Saqsooq industrial 1050 SQ with room inside the land for more information .Contact: 98826915

1700 sqr mtrs open Land + small store + garage for Rent in Ruwi.

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Family restaurant for sale in Heart of Wadi Kabir party hall for 120 pp.

Contact: 99321792

4 BHK Villa in Bowsher Heights.

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3 BHK flats for sale/ rent at Greater Muttrah, Dar AL Maha.

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Flat for Rent 2 bed room Near ISM muscat Indian Scoole Dar sate Tel : 00 968 95158570

Show room for sale in Al Ghubra prime location. Contact : 91317523

Furnished office (61M2) for sale / rent Al Khuwair near Zawawi Mosque. Contact: 95611569

Luxury Apartments in Boucher (35) / Ghala / Qurum. Contact 95056808 / 97201688

2BHK Big Size Flat Behind Bank Muscat, Wadi Kabir. Near ISWK. 97826454, 24815012.

Shop for sale opp Towell Service Center, Wadi Kabir.

Contact 99221683

2BHK split A/C for rent Muttrah near Oman House.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232

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

FOR SALE Dental chairs for sale sparingly used dental units for sale.

Contact Mr. Ansari 92616343.

Kumar 99570284 LLC Company for sale with one investor visa approval.

Contact : 98532470 Email: ttchvac01@gmail.com Expat Leaving, Electronics and Furniture for sale - Excellent Condition, LG TV 60” 3D Smart, Onkyo Receiver, A Show Case, Full length designer curtains, Dishwasher Siemens, Samsung Fridge, Washing Machine Samsung, portable table for TV, Inflatable beds and camp, sofa cum bed.

Contact Rajesh 99145246

Shop for sale near Oman House, Muttrah. Contact 99024362.

Shop for sale at Ruwi high street.

Contact: 98787853 Furnished office at Ruwi near Sheraton Hotel. Contact: 93993897 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

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FOR SALE SHUTTERING PLYWOOD SIZE : 4’ X 8’ X 18MM GSM: 92835445,93205253,93205423

Double Shutter 80 sq mtrs corner textile shop in Seeb Souq for sale.

Contact 99326339 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 Working beauty parlor for sale Al Ghubra. Contact: 98178135 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 Book Shop in a busy shopping mall for sale, interested parties please contact 99851255

FOR SALE 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.

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

ACC. AVAILABLE Executive lady room & bathroom in Wadi Kabir & room, bathroom for executives in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 99336206 Separate entrance attach bath for exertive bachelor.

Contact: 93231403 /93324458 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

WANTED SALES ENGINEER A REPUTED TRADING COMPANY DEALING WITH AGENCY PRODUCTS IN OIL & GAS, PETROCHEMICALS AND POWER SECTORS, IS LOOKING FOR A

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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

SALES ENGINEER HAVING AN EXPERIENCE OF 2-3 YEARS IN DEALING WITH PIPING MATERIALS, VALVES, INSTRUMENTATION ITEMS, CABLES, FLARE PACKAGES ETC.

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

HAVING VALID OMAN DRIVING LICENCE AND CANDIDATES WHO CAN GET A NOC FROM THE CURRENT EMPLOYER MAY APPLY TO :

saleseng2016@gmail.com

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

ARCHITECT Construction Company looking for Architect with experience in Oman. Contact 97192707

ACCOUNTS 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 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

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 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

DOMESTIC HELPER House maid cooking cleaning experienced with babies required immediately. Contact: 95584060 / 98920399 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

ENGINEER/MECHANIC. Building materials company need Sales Engineer with engineering graduate Omani driving license good experience, speak English ďŹ&#x201A;uently. Please send the CV through below mail homam_980@hotmail.com Testing / Protection Engineer with minimum 05 years of experience and should have Oman DCRP license, Interested candidates send resume to krishivan@gmail.com

IT Required Shop Sales man + Hardware Technician for IT Company with minimum 2 years experience.

Contact: 98825806 / 98825806, Email: info@rns-group.com

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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

Air Conditioning company required experienced Sales Executive with driving license. Send CV to nationalhvac.mep@gmail. com , Fax: 24799442

Urgently required Pharmacist for a Pharmacy in Barka.

Contact: 99452755 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 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 Required candidates for following posts: Accountant, Storekeeper, Foreman Building Maintenance, Van-salesman (water), Helpers.

Candidates with Omani driving license preferred.

Contact 99273774/99202278

SKILLED / UNSKILLED Required Indian Mason â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 nos., eligibility (minimum 5 yrs experience in road construction ďŹ eld).

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SALES / MARKETING 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 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.

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Require Salesman with D/L for construction, Ind materials, hydraulic hoses & ďŹ ttings.

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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 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

SITUATION SIT. WANTED ACCOUNT. & FINANCE Indian 50 years, B.Com MBA Finance Manager 26 years Gulf experienced English, Arabic speaking driving license with NOC. Contact: 95588565 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.

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Contact: 90190648 Young Indian male 28 years CA Final ďŹ rst group completed MBA ďŹ nance BBM 3 years CA training experience looking for suitable placement currently in visiting visa.

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Contact: 93356490 / 93672954 Email: princettthomas@gmail.com

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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Contact: 96976240 ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in ďŹ nance.

Contact: 99284193 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 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. Contact: 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

CATERING Filipino Cabin steward / Linen vallet is looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: +968 91065438 or email: blonglive@gmail.com

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.

Autocad works freelance, MEP, Civil works, Interior, 2d/3d, BOQ etc.

Contact 97103168 Revit, Autocad D/man, expected salary 200 OMR PH :92279784

DESIGNER/DRAUGHTSMAN Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman.

Please Contact: 96489798, (+974) 66653780.

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Contact: 98053733 Looking for driving job.

Contact: 93650209 Looking job L/Driving. Contact: 98726383 Driver with car Subaru 2008 model.

Contact: 99640986 Looking for driving job.

Contact: 99518533 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 Civil Engineer fresh Graduate with Omani driving license looking for job in any construction company.

Contact: 91745797 / 99190898 Email: alio_abdo@hotmail.com 8 years experience electrical engineer have knowledge MEP project have driving license can join shortly.

Contact: 96535204 Civil Engineer (QS) 2 yrs exp seeking job UAE D/L. Contact: +96895641991 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 Indian, B.Tech Civil Engineer, fresh, seeking suitable job.

Contact 99105402 / 91426175, Email : vairavi07@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer 2 years experience as HVAC design & drafting, CAD, MEP Engg.

Contact: 90150913 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 Automobile Mechanic ITI 3 years experience marine mechanical ďŹ tter 2 yrs experience.

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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

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. 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 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 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 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 Civil Engineer with 6+ years in Supervision designing & Q.C expert in much civil softwares, NOC available. Contact: 90719263 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 Mechanical Engineer (Sudanese) 3 years experience : Fire ďŹ ghting, HSE, Design, Production.

Contact: 93642704 Email: mohamedfdl87@gmail.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 Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.

PH: 93837973

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 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 Civil Engineer (Indian male) 5 years experience in Oman with valid Omani driving license & NOC looking for suitable opportunity.

Contact: 93101283 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 male, Structural Engineer looking for job in structural design ďŹ eld. Having 6 years of experience in design ďŹ eld. Residing in Muscat.

Contact: 91176187 syam036@gmail.com Electrical Engineer Indian male 30 years having 5 years of experience in industrial automation & utility maintenance in India, holding valid Oman D/L. Contact: 92789995 mail: akhilabrahamlktr@gmail.com Electrical Engineer with 16 years experience in switchgear / transformer / over head lines & trading, looking for sales / procurement & project planning & Execution with NOC & D/L. Contact: 95994727 Email: qurm340@gmail.com Sr. Electrical Engineer with17+ yrs of exceptional exp in spear heading strategic planning and project management initiatives & executing various high rise residential & commercial building as well as roads and highway project with proďŹ ciency in installation, seeking a challenging position in a dynamic organization.Contact 96570891

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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

MISCELLANEOUS

SALES / MARKETING

Indian male GYM instructor ďŹ tness trainer on visit visa looking for a suitable job. Contact : 92802307

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

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 Indian male 28yrs Bcom 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)

IT

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Filipino Male: 35 yrs, with 3yrs Technical & Customer Service, 2yrs Online Ad Serving, 1yr dministrative work experiences looking for suitable job. Contact 97852816

Indian male 33 yrs, having 10 yes GCC experience (Oman, Qatar, UAE) in business development with driving license seeks suitable opportunity. Contact: 98260607 Email: amrish.sukumar@gmail. com

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 SAP Business Objects / Data Warehousing professional. 10 years experience with top 5 IT global companies (HP and Accenture) in team leading roles. Oman family visa. Looking for jobs in Muscat. Phone: 91487199 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 Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact: 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com 3 years experience in IT Software ďŹ eld, seeking suitable jobs.

Contact: 96350234, Email : greeshmavkannan@gmail.com 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,03 yrs experience in F&B services at 5 star hotel Dubai, 05 yrs in American 06 star cruiseliner has butler. Has oman driving licence.

Contact No 99859150.

MISCELLANEOUS

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

Indian Female, 25 Years - MSc Biotechnology, 1yr exp. in Microbiology, Looking for suitable job.

Mobile: 92619048, Email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com

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

BS in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 years(Power Plants).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com

MEDICAL Indian female staff nurse seeking job for nurse with 6 years experience in India with visit visa passed with 57% Oman parametric.

Contact: 99561826 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 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 D- Pharm Pharmacist 17 years experience Ayurvedic Panchakarma Masseurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3 years experience.

Contact: 93672452 Staff Nurse seeking job for nurse with 2 years experience in India with visit visa, passed with 51% Oman prometric. Contact: 91451935

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 Secretary coordinators 16 yrs experience Indian male 42 yrs owing Oman driving license release available. Contact: 98358897

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. Contact 97900338 Indian male 5+ years of experience as a sales & marketing executive with valid Oman D/L. Contact: 95434902 Indian driver with car or car or without needs jobs as a driver or sales with good command of Laurence and familiar in market.

Contact: 98103829 Indian male 25, brought up in Oman, with MBA from UK & 2yr W/E in Oman. Valid Oman D/L & readily available to join. Presently in visit visa. Looking for suitable placement. Contact: 99513132 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 Sales 2 years B.Com male 24 yrs, Indian. Contact: 00968 94212636 naveed.ahmeed315@gmail.com 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

MISCELLANEOUS Indian Male, 23, BBA Graduate, Fresher, on visit visa looking for job in sales/marketing.

Contact - 94032041; Email azzamsiddique1@gmail.com Sudanese male. Bachelor geology and mining with 2 years experience in MUD LOGGING & Training in Soil Investigation.

Tel: 92956848 Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 4 years of experience in Office Administration (admin) looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact: 93979084 / 97351786 E-mail: mohammednsr126@gmail.com Indian male, 30.System administrator/desktop support professional.5 years of GCC exp.

Visa status: visit (Dubai) mob: 00971565598176/ aneeshngr@gmail.com Indian male, 26 years 3 Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 ďŹ eld 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 ďŹ eld 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 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 ďŹ eld.

Contact 94068969

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

Call: 95244761

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

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

Indian male 37 years MBA graduate in marketing with 9yrs of experience in UAE in ďŹ eld of brand promotions & marketing with UAE D/L on a visit seeking suitable position. Conatct 95792820

Indian male Electrician(EEE ).

Two years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail id ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Name; Antony Ajin.

G : 918148336160 /918300136160

Indian Male, MBA marketing 5 yrs exp. in sales & 4 yrs in FMCG sector, looking for best opportunity. NOC available.

Contact: 96001877

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

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 Graduate with 18 years of Marketing experience presently in Oman on family visit visa, looking for best opportunity.

Contact: 96168687 Email: dhibupaul@gmail.com

Indian male, 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

SALES / MARKETING

5 years experienced (Front office & Banking), Indian Male (28 years. Hotel Management graduate), searching for suitable position. English, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic ďŹ&#x201A;uent. Noc available. Contact:91383167

Female Architect on visiting visa, two yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience, graduated from School of Planning and Architecture (under MHRD). ProďŹ cient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup and creative visualization. Email saatvika.frozenmusic@gmail.com.

Contact 00968-94057427.

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SITUATION WANTED MISCELLANEOUS 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.

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, 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 ,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

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

Pakistani Male, Land Surveyor with work experience in Dubai Seeks suitable job in Oman.

Contact: 94347288

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 Accountant male Indian, 2 years experience, doing accounts in tally & excel seeks suitable job.

EMAIL – regin1690@gmail.com, Contact +91 7373387282 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

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

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

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.

B.E. (Mechanical) 12years industrial sales one year Muscat experience, Presently in India, Immediately ready to join.

Contact :917338899372 , email id : ganesh2008sep@gmail.com

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

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 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 male with 5 year Oman Sales Experience with valid Oman D/L, looking for suitable position.

Mobile:97221624, Email:saileshpkhanna@gmail.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

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

Male, 23, with experience in UAE & India, looking for job in sales / marketing. Contact: 94032041

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

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

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 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 Filipino I.T. with 5 years experience looking for suitable job in Oman.

Contact: +968 91183514 or email delarama_ryan_t@yahoo.c om

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Indian male electrician(EEE ).

Two years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail antonyajin15@gmail. com, : Contact; 918148336160 / 918300136160 Indian male with 10+ years of working experience (security solutions, event management) on visit visa seeks suitable placement. #97945269, hkkrishna@gmail.com 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, CSWIPBGAS 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. #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

ACC. AVAILABLE Room available for family / bachelor opposite to o.K. Center, Ruwi. Gsm 942-888-63 Sharing accommodation (furnished & with A/C) with kitchen facility available near Al Falaj hotel in Ruwi. Contact 92704439 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

AVAILABLE Party & Wedding equipment rentals. Full line, from Tables, Linen & Skirting, Chairs & Chair covers, Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, Chafing Dishes, Ice Sculptures, to Large Sound Systems and spectacular lighting. Call Andrea 9606 2222 for Catering and Croyden 9623 5555 for Sound & Light. ww.tunesoman.com, E-mail: info@tunesoman.com

BUYING Used office house furniture & electronic items.

Contact: 99834373 / 96642500 Bobcat available for rent.

Contact 97623299 Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090 *Classified Advertisement space booking with text, should be done till 12.00 noon for next day’s publication. * Subject to space availability

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

WANTED Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each.

Contact: 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 / 93203778 IELTS Coaching (academic) required nearby wadi Kabir area.

Please call on mobile or msg on Whats up. Mobile no: 92927880/ 99012165

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

FOR LADIES Offer!! Treading Gold Facial & Pedicure just for 10 RO, Home service available, (Threading, facial, waxing, Head massage) R0. 20.

Contact 99619409 (watsup) Al Doom Parlour Ruwi:

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TOURS

SITUATION WANTED BUSINESS ONE STOP SHOP BUSINESS SERVICES Public Relation Service (PRO) Document Clearance, Business setup, Formation new Companies, LLC Companies, Investor Visa, Legal Services.

Dolphin Watch, Dhow Cruise with Buffet, & Land Tours Al- Ainain Marine Tours contact 98029602, 92808636 We arrange tours & accommodation at all the beautiful places in Oman. Contact 99839898

DRIVING

RENT A CAR

Contact Saleh:

96723485

TRANSPORTATION

INVESTOR PARTNER REQUIRED For a successfully Catering Restaurant Investor cum Partner is required. *OWFTUPS XJUI Ä&#x2022; YFE SFUVSOT BMTP XFMDPNF

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&NBJM muscatcoffeeshop@gmail.com Omani investor has a real estate company in Shatti Al Qurum, looking for a ďŹ nancial investor to participate in the real estate company. For more details contact me by 00968 96225852 Email: aburashid94dd@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTMATRIMONIAL Parent of Thrissur based Hindu Ezhava girl aged 20, Slim,Atham star, Studying for B. Pharm seeking alliance from well employed Graduates, preferably in Engineering Contact :96425102 Malankara Catholic Male Nurse (28) from Thiruvalla working in Nizwa Private Co. Alliance invites parents/nurses working in Oman.

Contact 968 98267338, 0091 9287215726 Kerala Christian male 28, working as Admin & Support in MNC Muscat. Contact: 95826707

WEB, ERP and Business Intelligence (BI) creation and management at rock bottom price.

Contact: http//webviewoman

MATRIMONIAL Parents of 28 yrs, Indian Boy from Mumbai, ACCA working as a senior accountant in Muscat, seeks alliance from an Indian Sunni Muslim family. Contact no.(parent): 96408642 email id: khaledaoman@gmail.com Nair boy, MBA, 28/173 cm, Rohini, Pathanamthitta (district) working in Oman, seeks suitable alliances, Contact: 93722512/90651920 Ezhava male, 31yrs, height 5.6, star Magham, B. Tech aeronautical, administrative professional, parents in Oman, native Aluva (ekm).

Mob-99550870 Ezhava male, 31yrs, height 5.6, Star Magham, B-Tech Aeronautical, administrative professional, parents in Oman, native Aluva (Ekm). Contact 99550870 Indian male Roman Catholic 40yrs divorcee working in Muscat.

Seeks suitable alliance from widow/ divorcee/ single.Contact 96059801.

Transportation available Ruwi to Al Khuwair, Ghubra & Azaiba.

Contact: 91103909 Transportation available Al Khuwair, Ghobrah, Azaiba, Al Hail & Al Khoud. Drop & pick.

Contact - 95250161 Transportation.

Contact:96538078 Transportation. Contact 94510847 Transportation. Contact 99508282 Transportation. Contact 92015894 Transportation required from Qurum to WadiKabir at afternoon only 1 PM. Contact - 99012165

MV SALE Toyota Yaris, 2008 model, full automatic 1, 50,000km, RO 2.200.

Contact: 91013604 Nissan Qashqai 2013 Kms 30,000 VGC comprehensive Insurance UAE / Oman.

Contact: 96995430 Prado 2011. Contact: 99336093

Ambulance available for rent (2015 model), MOH & PDO approved. Contact 96721709 *ClassiďŹ ed Advertisement space booking with text, should be done till 12.00 noon for next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s publication. * Subject to space availability

25 - 50 seater bus with PDO & BP speciďŹ cation for monthly rent & small car with driver. Contact 99839898 Al Ibtisama rent & leasing.

Contact: 91374879 / 96627562/ 99382001/ 24751177/ 24751188

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SITUATION WANTED COMPUTER/WEB./ EDUCATION/CLASSES

Spoken Arabic class for Non Arabic Speakers & English class for Malayalam Speakers

in Azaiba and Ruwi earn in two months

tion guaranteed

Tel: 95244310 Karate and self defense classes at Azaiba 18 Nov Street. RO 10 per month twice a week Monday and Tuesday 6. 30 TO 7. 30. PM. Contact: 98294551

SITUATION WANTED SERVICES

SITUATION WANTED SERVICES

SERVICES

WE SERVE OMAN

We Provide Cleaners, Kĸ ĐĞ ďŽLJƐ͕ ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ͕ General cleaning etc. ů DƵĚĂŬŚŝƌ EĂƟ ŽŶĂů Ɛƚ͘ >> Contact : 94277020

Pest control & Building cleaning all kinds of pest control ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͘ ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ Ɵ ůĞƐ ͬ MĂƌďůĞ ƉŽůŝƐŚŝŶŐ ŵŽŶƚŚůLJͬ Yearly contracts available. ŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ϵϴϴϭϰϳϯϯ ͬϵϴϴϭϰϳϰ0 Al Husn Cleaning L.L.C Window & split unit A.C servicing & repairing. Contact: 99557080

Al farzdaq Al Fedi Trad and Cont Maintenance services electric, plumbing and A/C. Contact: 96524904 /94285064

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

Split unit A/C & window unit A.C servicing & maintenance.

Contact: 96236476

House shifting & transporting.

Contact 92490422

Split unit & window unit A.C servicing & maintenance.

Contact: 93769089 / 95323517

Split & window A/C servicing, repairing, installation ducted, package etc. Contact Abbas : 98667326

CAD drawings Archi/ MEP CAD – comply BIM. Contact: 91233975

All Maintenance and services electric, CCTV Camera, Plumbing A/C service and gas installation, painting tiles. Contact: 96524904 / 94285064

Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & anti-termite treatment, general cleaning painting,Plumbing, Electrical, shifting. Contact Mundhir Al-Rizaiqi trading. L.L.C. Contact: 24810137, 99450130

Pest control Gulfa international.

Contact: 92326955

A/C servicing maintenance.

Contact: 92279370 Water proofing ABUQABASContact 99320217/24788722

House Shifting Packing.

Contact: 99657644 / 98518013 A/C Maintenance & Servicing, Fridge, Washing machine & Dish washer repairing, Painting & Cleaning services, Electrical & plumbing.

Contact 99447257 / 97014234 / 24504281 MARBLE CRYSTALLIZATION restore the original shine of your marble. Contact 24793614/ 99314807 Marble crystallization & grinding, Ocean center LLC Contact: 99344723

Pest control treatments, Ocean center LLC Contact 99344723 House shifting. Contact 99708138 Marble Restoration, Mosaic tiles polishing, carpet shampooing, maintenance. Contact ABU QABAS99320217 /24788722 Marble crystallization & grinding, cleaning & carpet shampooing.

Ocean center LLC. Contact 99344723

MANPOWER

AMENDMENT OF LEGAL STATUS Khamis AL Muhajri and his partner, for trading company limited parted partnership which is registered at the commercial register under the number 4091159 in Sur town, the above mentioned company is intending to modify its legal status from limited partnership company to general partnership company in accordance to the article number (13) (2) from the commercial companies law No 4/74 and its amendments and also to modify its commercial name to, Rubo Jalan AL Aalamiyaha general partnership. Therefore those who have objection against this modification can submit reasons for their objection to the general directorate of commerce and industry in south AL Sharqiyah governorate within two months from the date of publishing this announcement.

LOST Marie Nduwimana has lost Burundi Passport No. OP 0068029.

Finder please handover to ROP