Times of Oman - June 14, 2016

TUESDAY

June 14, 2016 8 Ramadan 1437 AH

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FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

IFTAR

Dhuhr

12.12pm

7.00PM

Asr

3.30pm

Maghrib

7.00pm

FAJR

Isha

8.22pm

3.52AM

Fajr (Tomorrow)

3.52am

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His Majesty the Sultan sends condolences to Saudi Arabia MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on the death of Princess Al Jawhara bint Fahad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan has expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to King Salman, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased’s soul in peace and grant her family patience. -ONA

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MIST ENVELOPS SALALAH AS MUSCAT SWEATS

Malls get set for Eid

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Malls are expecting increased foot traffic as the first week of Ramadan ends. >A3

While Muscat has been gripped by sweltering heat, people in Sarfait region of Salalah are enjoying cool weather. The current temperature recorded by the Oman Meteorology Department in Salalah is 30 degrees Celsius.

People in Salalah have reported cooler temperatures, and even fog.

Temperatures in the north hit 50 degrees Celsius yesterday, according to weathermen. >A5

WORLD

US probes killings

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US authorities are probing whether anyone helped the Orlando gunman . >A16

MARKET

Dip in trade volume

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A declining trend in traded volumes is seen on the MSM. >B1

THE GHOST WORKERS OF OMAN They queue daily for illegal jobs despite the law and the poor pay

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Paying huge sums to traffickers, these workers land in Oman to earn a fortune but many become undocumented and if caught, are repatriated home empty-handed

MUSCAT: No proper documents. No proper job. No proper protection. A daily struggle just to find food.

They pay huge sums of money to “agents” back home and come to Oman at any cost, even through unofficial channels.

They are illegal immigrants, but their efforts underpin Oman’s economy and Omanis hire them for their cheap labour.

They are the ghost workers of Oman, and even with the

odds stacked against them, they still come.

For many, it can all go wrong very quickly. Like Bikku Prasad, an Indian worker, who is battling for his life in a hospital after just three days at work, with no help or medical cover, as he is ‘undocumented,’ or the hundreds arrested daily during the course of labour law violation raids.

These workers risk everything to migrate because they can earn 10 times as much as they do back home. That money is then sent home to their families in some of the poorest parts of the world.

GONE MISSING

1,000 expat workers were caught in a raid in Hamriya last year but still thousands gather there in search of potential customers every day

A year ago, 1,000 expatriate workers were caught in a raid in Hamriya, Muscat. Last week, thousands gathered at the same spot waiting to be hired for daily slave wages. Nothing has changed.

The raids seem to have made little difference in the cheap labour market.

Social workers and the Bangladesh Embassy have called for an amnesty so that workers can legalise their documents.

Hamriya is the go-to place if you want to hire cheap labour.

The migrants know it, and so do

the Omani businessmen, who hire this cheap labour.

Even though hundreds of ‘free visa’ workers are arrested every week all over Oman, by 5am the streets of Hamriya are packed with hundreds of desperate workers queuing up to get picked to work on building sites around Oman. On average, nine out of 10 workers are looking for agents to do work that is not listed on their labour cards. While some know they are breaking the law, others don’t think they are.

SAHAM

Duped traders count mounting losses

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MUSCAT: Relatives and friends of John Philip, the missing fuel station employee, are increasingly concerned, as there is no trace of him since he disappeared on Friday night.

“We are worried. Police officials have given us no updates. However, his colleague was taken into custody this morning (Monday).

Our company owner, who was out of Oman, returned today. He is also worried about missing of John,” said Kashif Nisar, the manager of the company where Philip was employed.>A6

MUSCAT: Two Omani businessmen allegedly duped by an Indian in Saham said they expect to have lost more money than they had estimated initially.

Ahmed Al Fasari and Ibrahim Al Fasari told the Times of Oman (TOO) that day-by-day the amount lost has been increasing and it may now have crossed OMR200,000 as fresh claims of duping mount.

“We are getting new claims.

More bounced (cheques) are coming to us. We don’t know what can

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be done. We trusted him. He has ruined us. Both of us are under pressure. Answering calls and explaining in detail what has happened itself is tiring us,” the businessmen said.

RV, an Indian company official, is missing since May 26, after defrauding the Omani traders of OMR200,000 in Saham.

“He was trading building materials and electrical equipment. He bought goods on credit by producing company cheques and his personal cheques. He was reportedly selling them at a lower price and had collected money,” the businessmen said. >A6

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TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016

OMAN Oman has just six interpreters for 15,000 hearing impaired people The Oman Association for the Hearing Impaired has sought public support and called for public interaction with the hearing impaired

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babaumar@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman has the second largest number of hearing impaired population in the Gulf Cooperation Council region after Saudi Arabia and has just six sign language interpreters to aid them, officials from the Oman Association for the Hearing Impaired (OAHI) said.

“Saudi Arabia has a hearing impaired population of 88,000 and we have 15,000 according to our test survey. There could be more in the far away villages, where we haven’t reached yet,” Yahya Al Barashdi, member of OAHI told the Times of Oman (TOO).

He said most of the hearing impaired population is concentrated in the Al Batinah region in the north (5,000) and Muscat (4,000).

In April, Oman hosted the 41st Arab Deaf Week under the slogan “Make the Pen and Book the Deaf’s Friends” during which a number of programmes were organised.

Sign language interpreters OAHI, which was established in 2013, has also announced the launch of Oman’s first sign language training centre.

“The Communication Institute of Training will train normal people, including bank executives, school authorities, employees of many departments for interpretation and sign language,” Hassan Ali, a sign language interpreter and special needs coordinator told TOO. Ali, who is associated with OAHI, also confirmed the presence of a mere six interpreters in Oman and said “we must create more such teachers to address

Saudi Arabia has a hearing impaired population of 88,000 and we have 15,000 according to our test survey. There could be more in the far away villages, where we haven’t reached yet, said Oman Association for the Hearing Impaired member Yahya Al Barashdi

the needs of this huge population of deaf.”

He said some employees of Bank Nizwa have received some training and “we look forward to training more employees.”

Difficult “It’s very difficult for them to get jobs. Problem is they can’t communicate and the normal people aren’t trained to handle them,” said Ali, who also teaches at the Al

Amal School for the Deaf.

He added, “In the schools too, they don’t have hearing equipment. If they don’t have hearing aid, they fail.”

The association has sought public

support and called for public interaction with the hearing impaired.

“Otherwise they feel ignored.

They feel cut off from the rest of the population,” OAHI’s Al Barashdi added.

LABOUR

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A1 Caught in a cleft stick, these workers take unwarranted risk “We know that it is illegal, but we have come here after paying a huge amount of money for the visa back in our home country by pledging land and taking loans. We have to clear them and take care of our family. We are always under fear that we may be caught at the workplace, but there are no other options,” Shanthi Das, a worker from Bangladesh, said.

Das, like many others, had paid agents back in Bangladesh around OMR1,500 to get a visa, which he considers as his passport to wealth.

“In my labour card, my designation is that of a salesman. But, I am not getting that job. Sponsors have told me that I am free to do any kind of job. I know electrical work. I go for that. However, it is not regular. I get work for around 15 to 20 days per month,” he added.

Das earns around OMR7 daily, out of which he has to buy food, pay rent, remit money to pay his loan and also pay his sponsor for the ‘free visa.’

Das, like many of his friends, pays OMR20 to his sponsor. “We can say that around 90 per cent (of

workers) here are doing a different job than what is mentioned on their labour cards,” he added.

Mohammed Hassan, a friend of Das, who is also in Oman on a ‘free visa,’ said he cannot afford to default in the payments made to the sponsor.

“If we do, the sponsor will file an absconding case and we will land in trouble,” Hassan added.

Mohammed Shajid, in his 20s, Kamal Hassan, Amir Hassan, in his 40s, Ahmed Babar, in his 20s, and Hussain Muqbal, in his 30s, also narrated similar stories.

Afraid of raids “We are afraid of raids, but we have landed here. We have to find work and earn some money,” Shajid said.

He was lucky to find a job the day the Times of Oman (TOO) interviewed him.

Last week, a senior official from the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) told TOO that government raids to catch expats working with incorrect visas will be stepped up.

“The government is aware that the Labour Law violations are a lit-

tle high, so the inspections are more frequent too. The number of expats is growing. Similarly, the violations are increasing. Sothe inspections will also be increased,” said Salem Al Saadi, an advisor to MoM. Stabilising the market According to the official, the government wants to stabilise the market with legal workers.

Article 114 of the Oman Labour Law states that 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.

Additionally, any employer who wilfully allows any of his employees to work with another employer will also be punished.

Shahswar Al Balushi, chief executive officer, Oman Society of Contractors, said theTOO investigation has revealed that some are misusing the system.

“The existence of such a system persuades employers to hire cheap labourers,” Al Balushi said,

adding that the association is in the process of classifying construction companies in Oman to regulate the industry.

“The process to categorise the companies is underway. It’s with the Commerce Ministry. We are expecting that by the end of this year it will be approved,” he said.

According to Al Balushi, by categorising the companies, they will be able to pinpoint who has a project and how many visas they need.

“This will streamline the procedure, rectify the system and clamp down on the ‘free visa’ system, which is also a threat for Omani job hunters,” he added.

Advice for workers Meanwhile, a senior official from the Bangladesh Embassy in Oman said they have advised migrant workers to listen to the government, and not to their friends, on visa related issues.

“We always say to them that there is no such thing as a ‘free visa,’ but they fail to listen to us and eventually put their job prospects and future at risk,” Zahed

Ahmed, the senior official from the embassy, said, adding that workers should perform only the job that is mentioned in their contract.

Mohammed Sanaulla, a Bangladeshi social worker in Oman, said although some people are coming through the proper channels, it is very unfortunate that many blue collar workers from Bangladesh come to Oman on a ‘free visa.’

“We would like to suggest to them to verify proper job details/ job agreement before taking steps to come here in order to avoid severe consequences later, which may include jail terms, deportation, an absolute economic breakdown for their families, risking their life, as well as risking future of their family back home,” Sanaulla said.

Amnesty Sanaulla added that it would be a blessing for the workers if the government announces an amnesty allowing the workers to correct their job status.

“It would be a blessing for workers and at the same time, announcing an amnesty would allowwork-

ers to correct their job status, and will help streamline the job market too,” Sanaullanoted.

“When hundreds are arrested in raids for working illegally, I feel that announcing an amnesty is the need of the hour,” he added.

In a 2015 amnesty, around 7,300 Bangladeshis out of 23,186, who were registered during a sixmonthlong amnesty scheme, did not make use of the offer for amnesty.

Recent government data shows that as many as 130,511 expatriates are not registered.A monthly report from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) also revealed that Oman’s population registered a growth of 2.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2016.

At the end of April, the 2.6 per cent rise in population from the same period last year, boost the Sultanate’s population to 4,428,946.

Expatriates constituted 45.5 percent of the total population.

The total number of expatriates at the end of April rose by 4.5 percent to 2,014,348, up from 1,927,938 at the end of December last year.

GUTECH

Workshop on sustainable tourism MUSCAT: A workshop on green sustainable tourism will be organised by German University of Technology (GUtech), The Research Council and the Ministry of Tourism today.

The theme of the workshop will be “Green Tourism: An Integrated Economic Approach to Sustainable Tourism Development in the Sultanate”.

It will review the preliminary results of a survey conducted by a research team at the Department of Logistics, Tourism and Service Management at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of GUtech.

The survey’s aim was to identify legislative structures, regulatory frameworks, incentive packages and laws as well as government companies to support the foundation of sustainable tourism development and its economic, environmental, cultural and social elements.

The survey included more than 20 government and quasigovernment institutions, meetings with those involved identify the most important challenges in applying sustainability principles in the tourism sector.

The study focused on areas of water, electricity, waste, employment, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and tourism sector, which can play a pivotal role in achieving the goals. -ONA

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Hotel helps future Omani hospitality leaders pick right skills

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deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman’s future leaders are being trained for industry through a management scheme at one of the city’s leading hotels.

At the Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz Carlton hotel, management have addressed Oman’s shift to diversifying its economy and boosting tourism, with a training scheme tailored for the tourism and hospitality sector.

The first set of 13 students at the hotel’s culinary academy recently graduated to become full-time chefs in the hotel’s kitchen.

Melanie Dorange, communications director at the hotel, said one of the most important roles taken on by the company is the training and development of Omanis, and they hope to raise the Omanisation figure at the hotel in the coming years by employing more welltrained Omanis.

“We focus on Omani manpower, and today the hotel’s Omanisation rate is close to 50 per cent. We want to train the Omani staff to become future managers.”

Handpicked Fatma is one of the graduates of the programme, who was handpicked by the National Hospitality Institute and recruited by the hotel’s culinary academy.

DOING IT RIGHT: The first set of 13 students at the Al Bustan Palace hotel’s culinary academy recently graduated to become full-time chefs in the hotel’s kitchen. – Supplied photo

“I always wanted to work in hotels. I always thought you can learn so many things in hotels, which you cannot learn in other fields or in government positions”, she said.

Fatma had to quit her studies after high school because her grades were not good enough to allow her to attend college, so she thought of doing something different and the hotel industry became one of her options.

Although she is living her dream now, she did face some initial opposition from her family.

“My family did not exactly (want to) see me working in hotels. My mother, especially, was reluctant.

I guess she wanted her daughter to join a government institution, in a safer and more comfortable place.

However, my father always sup-

ported me in my decisions.”

Fatma lives in a ‘Shabi’, a traditional Omani house with her family, in Al Seeb. She is the oldest daughter and has set her goal to become head chef at the hotel one day.

“I want to be head chef, this is what I have in mind and, step by step, I will get there. I want to learn a lot.”

Excited She also plans to travel abroad and learn more about food and cooking, and is very excited about an upcoming trip to Munich.

“Travelling and seeing different places will help me gain more knowledge and extend my horizons.

I am very excited to go to Munich, since (this is) for the first time I will be travelling to Europe,” she noted.

Currently, the hotel offers employees the opportunity to enroll in its three-year Culinary Academy Programme. The programme includes the 11-month Omani Leadership Programme, and 18-month Voyage Management Training programme.

According to Melanie, the hotel is now planning to train Omanis in other fields linked to hospitality.

Zuweina is another Omani woman who was taught by Al Bustan Ritz Carlton’s training department to work in the guest relations department. Her story is particularly fascinating, as she was married at the age of 12 as the fourth wife to her husband, and had to overcome many hurdles before reaching her current position.

Born in Sinaw, she was raised by

Indian minister comes to aid of ailing worker Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted that Bikku will be flown back to India if medics permit

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Bikku Prasad, the undocumented Indian worker battling for life at a hospital in Oman, will be flown home by the Indian government if medics say it is safe to do so.

India’s Minister of External Af-

fairs, Sushma Swaraj, responding to messages about Bikku’s plight on her Twitter feed, said he will be flown home for treatment if his doctors say it is safe to do so and the Indian government will pick up the tab.

The Indian authorities acted less than a day after the Times of Oman revealed Bikku’s plight.

Responding to a tweet by Times of Oman reporter, the Indian minister had tweeted that Bikku will be flown back to India if the medics permit. “If Doctors permit travel we will contact his family and bring Bikku Prasad back to India,” the Indian minister tweeted on her official twitter handle.

Times of Oman reporter about Bikku on Monday’s edition (http://timesofoman.com/ article/85879/Oman/Health/ Undocumented-Indian-workerlanguishes-in-Oman-hospital).

Bikku had come 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 get-

Sushma Swaraj, Minister of External Affairs, India.

ting a job but his papers were under processing. He was on a visit visa for three months before getting a job.

Ill-advised move 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.

Meanwhile, a senior official from the Indian embassy said that they will be visiting Bikku and lend help tomorrow.

Kabeer CV, the social worker who brought the pathetic condition of Bikku to people’s attention, expressed his thanks to Times of Oman and the Indian government for acting promptly.

“Good to hear that the Indian minister has taken up the case.

Thanks a lot,” Kabeer added.

On the third day of accepting the job, Bikku fell unconscious.

Medics are saying that he has suffered a cerebral stroke and the chances of recovery are remote.

As his documents were under processing, it can be said that he is an ‘undocumented worker’ at this stage and he cannot claim any health insurance or is not going to get any compensation.

According to Oman government statistics, there are around 650,000 Indians working in Oman.

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

Malls ready for more footfalls by Eid time that would normally happen.”

She added that the current economic situation in the Sultanate is also a contributing factor to the reasons why people are not spending as usual.

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MUSCAT: Malls are expecting increased foot traffic as the first week of Ramadan ends and are looking forward to the coming weeks to boost their sales.

Earlier, Muscat’s mall managers said they expect 80 per cent jump in sales during Ramadan but since the holy month started things are off to a slow start.

“The first week is very slow; people are still getting in the mood of fasting. There is not much happening during the first week,” said Aruna Tavarkhed, deputy manager at the Panorama Mall.

“It picks up from the second and third week and the fourth week is the highest,” she added.

Avenues Mall’s Manager, Ben Watson, also said that during the first few weeks, visitors are fewer than towards the end of the month.

“For me, one indicator is foot traffic; so during the first one or two weeks of Ramadan the traffic is a little bit less and then during the last two weeks of Ramadan and Eid, the traffic is very high,” said Watson.

AWAITING THE SALES SPIKE: During the first few weeks, visitors

are fewer than towards the end of the month. – File photo

As people prepare for Eid-AlFitr celebrations, the managers expect a high number of visitors and sales to go up towards the end of the month, particularly during the last week before Ramadan ends and during Eid celebrations.

Jasmine Edward Nother, senior operations manager, Vivid Superdry - Desigual, a fashion store, said the first week of Ramadan is slow, but it picks up as the month progresses.

“When Ramadan begins, towards the beginning of the week

people tend to adjust into the (routine of ) fasting; so usually sales are very low during the morning, but they gradually pick up during the evening,” said Nother, adding that customers and sales do not increase before the fifth or sixth day of Ramadan.

When asked whether sales go up towards the end of Ramadan, she said, “They do. I don’t know about this year because Omanis have been very conservative with their purchases. If we compare with last year, we will tell you yes,

Frequently bought Tavarkhed said fashion items, beauty products and bukhoor (frankincense) are the most frequently bought items during the Holy Month. “The food joints after Iftar really come alive and they do quite well,” said Tavarkhed, explaining that food outlets in the mall are successful.

Watson said, “During Ramadan, you’ll find our food and beverage outlets doing quite well because of the Iftar menus and all kind of things... whereas the standard apparel brands and all of those guys will certainly benefit from the later parts of Ramadan and Eid.” When asked about Ramadan spending in comparison with other months, Watson noted, “Sometimes during Ramadan, spending is high and certainly during Eid spending is very high; so if you put the two together, spending is higher than usual.”

her oldest sister and stopped going to school soon after being married.

Following her husband’s brother’s death, his children were automatically brought under her care.

She added that she later divorced and married a loving husband.

Urge to work Shortly after this marriage, she felt the urge to work and remain active. Initially not able to speak English, she found a job as a telephone operator and went on to impress her colleagues with her desire to learn.

Later, supported by her husband and family, she applied to work at a three star hotel. After working there for a number of years, she was hired by the Al Bustan Ritz Carlton.

She was initially trained in the housekeeping department, after which she gained experience in the hotel’s business center, before she moved to the souvenir shop.

Transformation Finally, she joined the guest relations team where she still works, welcoming guests to the hotel with her warm smile and open arms.

Today, she has been transformed from a shy woman who was once disheartened by the troubles surrounding her life, to an active person who is independent, while also working to guide her children.

She offers tea and coffee to the hotel’s guests with a smile,while wearing beautiful traditional attire, and proudly introduces guests to the Omani art of hospitality.

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

New fees announced for foreign vehicles entering Sultanate FAHAD AL GHADANI

fahadnews@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Foreign land transport vehicles, including heavy trucks and buses, will now have to pay a new fee to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, according to a decision announced by the Ministry of Legal Affairs on its official website.

Last year, the Ministry of Transport and Communications had imposed a fee on empty foreign land transport vehicles entering the Sultanate.

The new decision bans foreign land transport vehicles from undertaking any commercial transport activities between two points inside the country without prior permission from the concerned authorities, and directs them to pay a fee of OMR10 too.

The decision states that the violators of this rule will have to pay a fine of OMR300.

Last year, a ministry decision had forbidden foreign land trans-

port company vehicles and their crews from staying in Oman for more than seven days unless they had obtained a permit from the Ministry of Transport and Communications in coordination with the Royal Oman Police, however the new decision adds OMR10 fee for every day.

The decision states that violators will have to pay OMR50 as a fine if they fail to obtain the proper permit for overstaying in the Sultanate for more than a week.

The decision excludes gulf country citizens and other nationals from countries, which have signed agreements with the Sultanate.

The decision also bans the entry of foreign land transport vehicles heading to another country rather than the one it is registered in unless it has obtained a permit from the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Such vehicles will have to pay an OMR10 fee for each land transport trip and will have to pay OMR50 of found violating the directive.

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TODAY ’ S VE RS E

And be dutiful to your parents.

(17:23, Surah Al-Isra)

WORD

Prayer Beads/ Misbahah Misbahah, called tasbeeh in Iran and South Asia, literally mean “praise God,” and these strands of beads are aptly used as devotional tools for Muslims. They are thought to have originally been pebbles held in the hand, and have since evolved into strands of beads made of wood, amber, stone, or plastic. Typically strung with 33 beads, divided into three sections of 11 beads each, or 99 beads divided into sets of 33, they represent the 99 names of Allah and are often used after prayers to repeat Subhan Allah (glorious is God) 33 times, Alhamdulillah (all praise be to God) 33 times, and Allahu Akbar (God is great) 33 times.

P LAC E O F

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

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

We hope these charitable spotlights will help you decide.

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 Muhalab Bin Abi Sufrah } This majestic mosque is located in the hilly area of Madinat Al Ilam, near the Royal Oman Police base.

The building shines from a mile away with its glittery exterior and reflective tiling. Inside, it boasts airy, honey-coloured tiled hallways, which form a spacious square that leads to the main prayer hall. The mosque is filled with gentle, lovely touches, like whitewashed wooden chairs that are perfect for sitting and catching up after prayers. There is also a large hall for events and celebrations a few steps away from the main building.

{ Spotlight: Islamic Aid}

*This mosque has a Ladies’ Prayer Hall H

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WHAT THEY DO:

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Islamic Aid is helping to provide children with quality education that is free of fear and on their door-steps.

They have established Islamic Aid in the US and continue to expand their support to vital projects in parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe.

WHE R E :

O M AN OM A N ’ S N EI G GHBO HBOURLY URLY I F TARS In neighbourhoods across Oman, before the sun sets during the Holy Month, neighbours begin exchanging delicacies from their kitchens with one another, making for deliciously diverse Iftar spreads. This tradition began to ensure that anyone in need had good food to eat, and has since evolved into a beloved tradition of generosity. “Neighbours” often include friends who live miles away, or even strangers who are known to be in need.

FA STING FITNE SS The best time to workout is two hours after Iftar.

Stick to weight-lifting to boost your metabolism and light cardio. Be sure to hydrate throughout your workout.

Islamic Aid has been helping tens of thousands of children in parts of Asia, Africa, US, and Europe to access quality education and health care and give their parents the skills and means to earn a decent living.

They are registered with the Charity Commission under Charity Registration Number: 1078489 US 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organisation (EIN 27-0500129).

FIND OU T MOR E A ND DONAT E :

Online: islamicaid.com Email: mail@islamicaid.com Phone: 0300 111 3001

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Mist rolls in to Salalah as Muscat and Suwaiq melt, feel the heat

Basil Peter, a Salalah Port official, said that Salalah experienced a drizzle on Sunday.

Meanwhile, in Muscat the temperature hovered around 46 to 47 degrees Celsius, while Suwaiq recorded 50 degrees Celsius

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: While Muscat has been gripped by a sweltering heat wave, residents of Sarfait in Salalah are enjoying cool weather.

The current temperature recorded by the Oman Meteorology Department in Salalah is 30 degree Celsius.

“People in Salalah have reported cooler temperatures, and even fog.

Temperatures in the north hit 50 degrees yesterday,” according to weathermen.

Khareef season It feels like the Khareef season,” Bader Ali Al Baddaei, the administrator of www.rthmc.com, a local web-based forum that discusses weather in Oman, told the Times of Oman.

Basil Peter, an official at the Salalah Port, said they are blessed to have such a pleasant climate.

“On Sunday evening, we experienced a drizzle in Salalah,” Peter said, adding that the temperature has been dipping every day.

According to the Oman Mete-

Contrasting weather Muscat °C

Sat 11

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Sun 12

Tue 14

Wed 15

Thu 16

39°

39°

Fri 17

Sat 11

Sun 12

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Tue 14

Wed 15

Thu 16

Fri 17

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Siddique Hassan, a businessman from Suwaiq, said it had been unbearably hot and nearby areas and workers were seen struggling with the situation.

“Workers outside were struggling a lot. Even at around 5pm, it was like being in an oven,” Hassan added.

According to global meteorologists, temperatures have risen on average around 1.5°C (2.7°F) above the pre-industrial average— a threshold that’s being considered

by international negotiators as a new goal for limiting warming.

While an exceptionally strong El Niño weather phenomenon has provided a boost to temperatures in recent months, the primary driver has been the heat that has built up due to decades of unabated greenhouse gas emissions.

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Hydrocarbon gas tech seminar organised MUSCAT: An introductory seminar on “Hydrocarbon Gas Technology” was held at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) on Monday to highlight the importance of the use of hydrocarbon gas technology as an alternative to Chlorofluorocarbon Gas, which is used in most air conditioning and refrigeration, heating and other equipment operating under pressure gas systems.

The seminar was organised by the Manar al Noor Company, in cooperation with OCCI. The opening ceremony was sponsored by Mohsen bin Khamis Al Balushi, advisor to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, who said the seminar explained the use of Hydrocarbon Gas Technology as an alternative to Chlorofluorocarbon Gas, which is less expensive and has fewer environmental side effects than the use of hydrocarbon gas.

Al Balushi also pointed out that international organisations concerned with the environment have fixed 2020 as the latest year for replacing Chlorofluorocarbon Gas with Hydrocarbon Gas Technology. He explained that some countries have begun using

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Hydrocarbon Gas Technology during the transition period and that a full replacement with this technology will take 15 years.

Nidhal bin Mansour al Masharafi, director general of the Manar al Noor Company, said Chlorofluorocarbon Gas is harmful for health and requires constant service and maintenance, adding that some countries had found an alternative nearly 16 years ago and used it as an alternative, noting that the goal of the Manar al Noor Company is to bring this technology to the Sultanate and to educate users about its benefits.

Australian experts also lectured at the seminar. They said Chlorofluorocarbon Gas, which is used mostly in air conditioning and refrigeration, heating and other equipment operating under pressure gas systems, is a chemical toxic gas and is harmful to health as it can cause skin cancer and some respiratory diseases and is harmful to the environment and the ozone layer.

The seminar was attended by Said bin Saleh Al Kiyoumi, chairman of OCCI, and a number of stakeholders from government and private agencies. — ONA

Gold sales see only marginal decline despite economic slowdown in Oman MOBIN MATHEW BLESSON

mobinmathew@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Gold sales in the Sultanate have experienced a slight dip since the economic downturn began, according to jewellers.

There has been a marginal drop in sales of jewellery outlets in the Sultanate, compared with previous years, an official from an outlet confirmed.

“There is a small drop in sales, but we are getting normal business during the festive periods and during some promotional time,” Rajesh Govindan of Liali Jewellery told the Times of Oman.

“We are normally focusing on local customers as our outlet has modern ornaments and branded jewellery,” he added.

According to Govindan, demand for gold among the Asian community has fallen slightly.

“Asian expats have developed some sort of fear while spending their money on gold because of issues, such as job losses etc,” he added.

He also said people no longer consider gold as an investment. “People are not thinking of it as an investment metal. Some say it is a dead investment,” Govindan asserted.

UNEXPECTED: There is a small drop in sales, but we are getting

normal business during the festive periods and during some promotional time, said Rajesh Govindan of Liali Jewellery.

Speaking about their customer’s interest in buying gold, he said, “Customers are looking for ornaments nowadays and they are not that interested in buying coins and bars.”

“Some people who go for vacations may choose a couple of bars, but other than that the majority of our customers opt for jewellery,” Govindan said.

According to Anto Ignatious,

country manager for jewellery brand Joy Alukkas, the chain is not facing any sales issues, owing to austerity in the economy.

“We are getting normal business at our outlets and we are expecting more sales during Ramadan,” he said.

“As we have a lot of options to suit the needs of our customers we haven’t felt the drop in our sales,” Ignatious asserted.

“People are afraid of the slowdown but that has not affected our sales so far,” he added.

Joy Alukkas currently has a good sale on for jewellery, coins and even in bars, he pointed out.

“We are registering strong sales for ornaments, as well coins and bars,” Ignatious said.

Speaking about their diamond business, he said, “Most customers prefer gold jewellery; people choose diamond ornaments for some occasions so the sales are comparatively less, when compared with gold.”

He also said the gold business always experiences fluctuations.

Another outlet official, who was unwilling to be quoted, said his sales have not been affected at all by the slowdown in the economy as they are mainly focusing on the Arab segment.

“Every year we used to buy gold but this year we have to think twice before buying some because the family expenditure has increased as petrol and food prices have also increased,” a homemaker said.

Jewellery outlets are expecting good sales across the country as Eid Al Fitr approaches in three weeks.

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OMAN M O N T H LY S TAT I S T I C S

41 embraced Islam in Oman last month MUSCAT: The monthly statistics of the Islam Orientation Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs pointed out that 41 embraced Islam in Oman last month and were given certificates of the same by the Ifta’a office.

They include eight women and a man from the Philippines, seven

women from Uganda six women from Sri Lanka, Two men and two women from India, five women from Tanzania and 10 persons from other nationalities also embraced Islam.

The Islam Orientation Department organises events for introducing Islam to new Muslims. -ONA

Boost investment for growth: Majlis panel The members of the committee gave their inputs and remarks which include encouraging investment, revising some of the laws to regularise the labour market and reconsider some

AUGUST HOUSE: Majlis Al Shura Committee for studying economic crisis and its effects on the

Omani society held its 12th meeting yesterday. -ONA

government projects

MUSCAT: Given the task of studying economic crisis and its effects on the Omani society, the Majlis Al Shura committee has come out with a number of recommendations.

The members of the committee gave their inputs and remarks which include encouraging investment, providing investment friendly environment, revising some of the laws to regularise the labour market and reconsider some government projects.

Majlis Al Shura Committee for studying economic crisis and its effects on the Omani society held its 12th meeting yesterday under the chair of Tawfiq bin Abdul Hussain Al Lawatia.

The Committee discussed the draft report prepared by it.

The report includes a number of recommendations and proposals that are likely to alleviate the financial burden on the general treasury and the rationalisation of the public expenditure.

The report covers the study on

the measures taken by the government in response to oil price dip in the world market, the effects on the state budget and the viable options for the government in case of continuous oil price dip.

The report reviews the outcomes of hosting a number of officials including Executive President of the Central Bank of Oman, the Deputy Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Planning and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development.

At the end of the meeting, the Committee approved its final report . The report will be submitted to Majlis Al Shura for discussion in the coming sessions.

Distribution of land Meanwhile, Shura held its 21st regular meeting of its 1st annual sitting of its 8th term under its chairman Khalid bin Hilal Al Ma’awali..

The meeting reviewed a number of topics including the reply of the Council of Ministers on the request to discuss with the Minister of Housing the mechanism folMEETING

Role of PACP cadres praised MUSCAT: Praising the great role played by the cadres of Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP) who helped in protecting the rights of consumers, the officials commended the efforts made by the organisation in the past and its achievements in extending consumer protection to all the governorates. The Board of Directors of PACP yesterday held a meeting under its Chairman Dr. Said bin Khamis Al Kaabi.

They said that the PACP contributed significantly to control the market and reduced the negative practices that hurt consumers.

The meeting stressed the importance of creating an economic environment that supports a balanced national economy and discussed a number of issues relevant to PACP activities, follow up of the external controller and other relevant topics.

The officials called for concerted efforts among all service organisations to achieve the results and praised the coordination among the government agencies and the importance of intensifying efforts and tightening penalties relating to commercial fraud issues. -ONA

lowed in the distribution of land plots allocated for fuel stations on Muscat Expressway.

The Council of Ministers reply pointed out that getting land plots for petrol stations on Muscat Expressway will be through tenders, as per the provision of sub article 3 of article 1 (bis) of the Governmental Land Entitlement System.

As for the approvals, some of them were given in response to the royal orders as compensation for some individuals for equivalent land plots.

Omani Penal Law The meeting also discussed the report of the joint committee with the State Council on the draft Omani Penal Law. The office decided to invite Majlis Al Shura to hold a session on June 19 to discuss the articles highlighted in the joint committee meeting.

The meeting also reviewed the circular sent by the chairman of the Arab Parliament to Majlis Al Shura at which he thanked members of Shura for their sincere ef-

forts during their participation in the main and sub-committees of the Arab Parliament.

Food, water security panel Food and Water Security Committee at Majlis Al Shura held its 12th meeting of the 1st annual sitting of the 8th term under the chair of Hilal bin Said Al Yahya’ee, Head of the Committee.

The Committee completed its final report on review of mechanism related to subsidising food commodities and their availability to the consumer.

The committee, through the study, hosted several government agencies that oversee the subsidy process for food and fodder and the companies that receive subsidy of about OMR35 million each year of the 9th five-year plan.

The Committee also reviewed the general and specific recommendations of the report for each of rice, sugar, flour and fodder.

The Committee discussed the preparations for themes of the ministerial statements of the 2nd annual sitting. -ONA

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“All of a sudden, he disappeared on the pretext that he was going to the airport to see off his brother-in-law, who was travelling to India,” the businessmen added.

Clearing the debt According to Sajil Kumar, a senior official at the same company, the onus of clearing the debt has fallen on him.

“I introduced RV to the sponsors. We trusted him. I even gave him thousands of rials on credit to run the business. I even bought him a new car for his business needs. That car is also missing. It seems he had plans to run away,” Kumar said.

Big amount “OMR200,000 is a big amount for us. Now, I am stuck. I cannot do the same to Omani businesses as RV did. I trusted him, but…,” Kumar trailed off while attending to calls from customers and other company officials, who were demanding that their debt be cleared.

“RV has defaulted on payments of OMR31,000 and OMR20,000 at two big companies in Muscat.

Moreover, the banks are calling us in relation to cheque bouncing cases,” Kumar added.

The company has filed a case with the Royal Oman Police (ROP) and has also lodged a complaint with the Indian Embassy to track down RV. Interpol “ROP officials are probing the case. If they find that RV has left Oman, then we will approach the Interpol. Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy also has assured us that they will to connect us with the authorities back in India,” Kumar added.

In 2015, at least a dozen companies were duped by a trading firm in Muscat, which was owned by an Omani and run by an Indian manager.

The defrauded companies claimed they had suffered a loss of at least OMR1 million.

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Philip has been missing since Friday night from a fuel station where he was working in Sunaina near Ibri, some 217 kilometres from Muscat. Philip hails from the south Indian state of Kerala.

Nibu Areeparambu, a relative of Philip, said the Kerala state government has been requested to provide help in finding him.

“We have approached the Kerala state government to find John. Oommen Chandy, a member of the state legislative as-

sembly, is helping us to learn about updates. Also, letters have been sent to the Indian embassy in Muscat,” Nibu told Times of Oman from India.

“John’s wife has been informed about the incident. She is disturbed. However, we have not yet told John’s father and mother,” Nibu added.

Philip was on night duty on Friday when he went missing. A colleague who arrived on Saturday morning found Philip to be gone

from the office, said officials.

Officials have reported that the oil field office was open and money was missing on Saturday morning. Further, blood was found on the floor and close circuit TV cameras were damaged.

After finding Philip missing, the colleague contacted the nearby fuel station in Hafidh and employees contacted the police.

According to Kashif, between OMR4,000 and 5,000 was missing from the fuel station.

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REGION LINKED TO PKK REBELS

Iran forces kill five Kurdish separatists DUBAI: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards killed five members of a Kurdish separatist group involved in assaults last month in the northwest of the country, state media said on Monday.

The five were responsible for the killings of two members of the Revolutionary Guards in Sardasht last month and an engineer working there, the Guards said in the statement. It did not say when the five were killed.

“A five-member team of the terrorist group PJAK were identified in a region near Sardasht... and were all killed by the Revolutionary Guards army,” Tasnim news agency reported, citing the Guards’ statement.

Outlawed PJAK Party of Free Life of Kurdistan, or PJAK, is an outlawed group that seeks self-governance for Iran’s Kurds and has links to Turkey’s militant Kurdish Workers’ Party.

A ceasefire between the government and PJAK was signed in 2011, when Iran said it would suspend executions of Kurdish political prisoners if PJAK stopped its attacks. Both sides regularly violated the deal, but in recent months the number of clashes has climbed.

Iran’s seven million Kurds make up around 10 per cent of the population. — Reuters MOROCCO

Italian with links to IS arrested RABAT: Moroccan authorities have arrested an Italian national who was planning to carry out attacks on targets in the kingdom, the interior ministry said in a statement on Monday.

The suspected Italian militant, who lives in Belgium, was arrested on June 8 when landing in the eastern city of Oujda, based on intelligence showing that he had ties to the IS group and was involved in a plan to attack targets in Morocco, the statement said.

In 2014, he tried to travel to Syria or Iraq but failed, and returned to Belgium, it said. — Reuters

IMF deal ‘on track’ as Iraq cabinet approves reforms Meanwhile, Iraq said it had made arrests as it investigates allegations that militiamen helping the army retake Falluja had executed dozens of men fleeing Falluja, which is held by IS. Iraqi authorities “are following up on the violations and a number of arrests have been made,” government spokesman Saad Al Hadithi said after a regional governor said 49 men had been executed after surrendering to a militia faction.

The OPEC member has sought budget support to help it cope with a collapse in oil prices over the past two years.

BAGHDAD: Iraq has approved measures requested by the International Monetary Fund in order to unlock loans that should help overcome a cash crunch caused by declining oil revenue, a senior government official has said.

The agreement, reached last month between Iraq and the IMF, “is on track”, Mudher Salih, an adviser on financial policy to Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi, told Reuters late on Sunday.

Among the measures approved are settling by the end of the year all arrears owed to foreign oil companies operating in Iraq, Salih said. He did not say how much was owed.

The OPEC member has sought budget support to help it cope with a collapse in oil prices over the past two years. The drop in revenue that resulted caused the public deficit to widen and delayed payments to foreign oil producers.

The IMF in May agreed to provide $5.4 billion over three years.

But the funds are conditional on Iraq’s implementing measures to cut spending, increasing nonoil revenue, and settling several billion dollars in arrears to oil companies.

The Iraqi government approved the measures at a meeting last week and informed the IMF, Salih said in an interview. Baghdad expects the IMF board to approve by the end of June or early July the disbursement of a first tranche of about $600 million, he added.

The reforms include a tax increase, higher electricity fees and better banking supervision to fight corruption and money laundering, Salih said.

There were also plans to streamline state-owned compa-

BLEAK TIMES: Iraqi Abu Abdul Razzaq, 74 years old, sits on a street in the Dahanna neighbourhood of the capital Baghdad, as he sews a handmade blanket on Monday. —AFP

CIVIL WAR: Iraqi government forces and elite counter-terrorism fighters patrol the outskirts of Fallujah’s southern Shuhada neighbourhood during a military operation, backed by air support from the US-led coalition, to regain control of the area from IS on Monday. — AFP

nies and audit the bloated public payroll to purge so-called “ghost employees” who do not show up to work.

Global oil prices plunged just as Iraq needed more resources to fight IS, the ultra-hardline group that seized vast tracts of the north and west, displacing about 4 million people.

Salih said a recent increase in

oil prices, to $50 a barrel from below $30 earlier this year, would not delay the reforms.

The agreement with the IMF should unlock a total of $18 billion in international assistance over three years, Finance Minister Hoshiyar Zebari has said.

He cited the World Bank and the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations as donors, along

with the IMF. Zebari said Iraq expects to sell $2 billion in eurobonds in the last quarter of this year, when international aid starts coming in, helping to lower its cost of borrowing.

Iraq last sold international debt in 2006, when it issued about $2.7 billion of bonds due in 2028 with a coupon of 5.8 per cent.

Iraq hopes that international support will bring the bond yields down to 5 or 6 per cent, from about 10-11 per cent now.

Iraq’s existing bonds have been appreciating steadily since early May, when the understanding with the IMF was being worked on.

“We believe this is just a bit of profit-taking after the price had risen steadily since early May when the agreement in principle with the IMF was reached,” said Alan Cameron, an economist at Exotix in London.

Oil prices and the IMF deal continue to be the main factors driving Iraqi bond prices, he said.

Credit positive Moody’s and Fitch Ratings last month said Iraq’s IMF deal was credit positive. Fitch rates Iraq’s long-term credit at B-, below investment grade.

Fears of killings Sohaib Al Rawi, governor of Anbar province where Falluja is located, said on Sunday that 643 men had gone missing between June 3 and June 5, and “all the surviving detainees were subjected to severe and collective torture by various means.”

The participation of militias in the battle of Falluja, just west of Baghdad, alongside the Iraqi army had already raised fears of killings.

Iraq’s Defence Minister Khalid Al Obeidi said four military personnel were arrested after video footage showed them abusing people displaced from Falluja.

He pledged on Twitter to prosecute any serviceman involved in such acts.

“Harassment of IDPs (internally displaced persons) is a betrayal of the sacrifices of our brave forces’ liberation operations to expel Daesh (Islamic State) from Iraq,” he said.

In the north of the country, troops fought with IS militants in the village of Haj Ali for the second day in a row, an Iraqi officer taking part said.

Haj Ali is near the Qayyara, a town under IS control which has an airfield that Baghdad’s forces seek to use as a staging ground for a future offensive on Mosul, about 60 km (40 miles) north. “Strict orders were issued to protect the civilians,” government spokesman Hadithi said, adding that these instructions were also given to the Hashid Shaabi, or Popular Mobilisation Forces. — Reuters

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DUBAI: Bahraini police detained Nabeel Rajab, a prominent rights activist, his wife said on Monday on her Twitter account, nearly a year after he was freed from prison.

Sumaya Rajab said security forces searched the family house before they arrested her husband.

No reason for the arrest was given, the Arabic language Al Wasat newspaper reported her as saying, and there was no immediate comment from authorities.

Rajab was jailed in May 2012 on charges of organising and participating in illegal protests and released two years later.

Insult In January 2015, he was sentenced to six months in jail over remarks deemed insulting of the kingdom’s security establishment.

He appealed against the verdict but an appeals court confirmed the ruling in May 2015. — Reuters

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Government says working to secure release of woman abducted in Kabul NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Monday said it is working round the clock to secure the release of Judith D’Souza who has been abducted in Afghanistan even as her family wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to do his “utmost” in ensuring that she is reunited with them at the earliest.

“This is a very delicate matter. Human life is at stake. We are working round the clock. I cannot share details,” tweeted External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj while responding to a question on what steps government has taken to rescue the 40-year-old woman from Kolkata.

The Indian Embassy in Kabul has been in constant touch with the Afghan authorities. Official sources said government was in constant touch with Afghan authorities and they are making all efforts to trace and ensure her release. Meanwhile, keeping the hope alive that Judith will be home

soon, her family on Monday wrote to the Prime Minister, urging him to do his “utmost” in securing her release. Her father Denzil D’Souza, mother Gloria D’Souza, brother Jerome D’Souza and sister Agnes D’Souza wrote a common letter to Modi, whose copies were sent to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress MP from the east Indian state Derek O’Brien.

Appeal In the letter, the family members have said the “brave, thoughtful, generous and compassionate” Judith had been working in Afghanistan for the well-being of the Afghan people and “as an ambassador of goodwill from India’s people, participating in the developmental programmes of that country”.

Describing her as a “proud Indian”, the family said, “as you can imagine, the news of Judith’s kid-

CONCERNED: Father of Judith D’Souza, who is kidnapped in Af-

ghanistan’s capital Kabul talking to media at their residence in Kolkata on Friday. - PTI

napping has shocked and stunned us. It has placed a shroud upon our family.” They added, “We were eagerly awaiting her arrival home on vacation in a week from now, and do hope she will be back with us soon.”

Judith, working for an international NGO Aga Khan Foundation as senior technical adviser, was kidnapped by suspected militants in the heart of Kabul three days back. She was scheduled to return to India this week. The family

members said the government has reached out to them in “our time of need and anxiety” and the External Affairs Minister as well as an official of the ministry had spoken to them in the past two days.

“However, we still await concrete details,” they said. “Sir, we appeal to you in your capacity as the leader of our great country and as the custodian of the wellbeing of our citizens, to please do your utmost to get dear Judith back home, among her family, her friends and her people. Please commit all levers you can bring into play to successfully reunite our family,” the family wrote in the letter to the prime minister.

The letter from Judith’s family members noted Modi’s remarks earlier that ‘Afghanistan’s success is a deeply-held hope and desire of every Indian’ and said it is so critical to India’s engagement with the neighbouring country. “...we seek your active support under this noble sentiment as well.”

BJP accuses Congress, Left of ‘negative politics’; lauds Modi The party said it deeply acknowledged Modi’s steps towards the provision of an accountable and transparent governance environment and the timely initiation and completion of schemes RALLY: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Minister Rjanath Singh, BJP President Amit Shah and other senior leaders during ‘Parivartan Rally’ at Parade Ground in Allahabad on Monday. - PTI

ALLAHABAD: The National Executive of the BJP on Monday showered encomiums on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for setting new dimensions for government’s transparent functioning even as it accused Congress and Left of resorting to “petty” and “negative’’ politics, “This National Executive of the BJP congratulates our Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central Government on achieving incredible success and fulfilling public aspiration within the first two years in power.”

The party said it deeply acknowledged Modi’s steps towards the provision of an accountable and transparent governance environment and the timely initiation and completion of schemes.

“The Central Government, keeping in mind the interests of all the classes of society has, through

aims for inclusive progress and objectives of national interest increased the respect for the social and cultural symbol of the values of an Indian life. It is due to this that the nation is progressing towards a qualitative change,” the party said in its political resolution passed at the two-day meet.

Training guns on the main Opposition party, it said that in the light of such inclusive progress, the protests by Congress have been unfortunate.

“Diverse political ideologies and views should help in strengthening of the country and in the evolution of new and better policies but the Opposition has not been able to get above petty political issues and views which are affecting the country’s development and better and just distribution of its resources.

“Congress party has not honoured the decisive mandate of the people of this country and the Left is also propagating negative policies along with the Congress party,” the resolution said.

Lauding the government’s initiatives in different spheres like opportunities and progress for the poor, making villages prosperous, cleanliness, it said that the BJP has laid the foundations of a historic and futuristic India through good governance, innovations and a reformist vision.

The resolution also lauded the prime minister for adding respect in the country’s image in the world through his visits.

Reaching out to Dalits, which are in sizeable number in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, the resolution said that it is worth mentioning that the

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Court gives wings to ‘Udta Punjab’, overrules CBFC MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court set a strong precedent on Monday by allowing drug-themed Bollywood film Udta Punjab take flight, overruling the censor board’s suggestion of 13 cuts.

The Hindi film fraternity hailed the judgment as a victory of democracy and freedom of expression in the country.

A division bench of Justice S. C. Dharmadhikari and Justice Shalini Phansalkar-Joshi directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue an ‘A’ Certificate to the film, which will hit the screens as scheduled on June 17. “The court has set aside the 13 cuts demanded by the CBFCs’ Revising Committee and cleared the film for release with one cut -that of the hero shown urinating in public — which we had already agreed to cut earlier,” said lawyer Amit Naik for the film producers who had filed the case.

The film has to carry three disclaimers: “We do not promote the

CONTROVERSY: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt with ‘Udta Punjab’ film actors Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt speaks at a press conference organised by Indian Film and Television Directors Association (IFTDA) in Mumbai on Wednesday. - PTI

use of drugs”, “We do not promote the use of cuss words”, and “We are not attacking any particular state” — and a reference to Pakistan, which the filmmakers have agreed to comply with.

Soon after the judgment, Udta Punjab co-producer Anurag Kashyap, who has been at the forefront of the fight against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), tweeted: “Thank you

to the honourable Judge, thank you all for the faith and support.

Time to get back to work.”

A story based in Punjab, Udta Punjab tells the story of the drug menace in the state.

Assembly elections are due in Punjab next year, and the opposition has made the drug abuse in the state a major campaign issue, upsetting the ruling Akali DalBJP coalition. - IANS

prime minister also presented the human values of Ambedkar during his speeches in the United Nations and the American Congress.

Seeking to present the government as pro-poor, the resolution said that the poor, the labourer and the farmer of the country were now getting a sense of security and of being in the mainstream of development while the youth was now getting more confident.

Goods and Services Tax Bill Indicating that the long-pending Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill can see a forward movement in the next session of Parliament, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley expressed confidence that “legislation activity” can proceed at a faster face with the increase in strength of those parties which support bills in the Rajya Sabha

and do not “obstruct”.

“The fact is that BJP and NDA and a lot of other parties which support legislation and do not obstruct have increased their numbers. I am hopeful legislation activity can proceed much more now,” he told reporters.

He was asked about the implications of results of the recent Rajya Sabha elections that saw a dip in Congress numbers, and the prospect of the GST Bill, blocked by the main opposition party seeking amendments, which the government is not keen on.

Jaitley parried questions over Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan, whose continuation has been strongly opposed by BJP MP Subramanian Swamy, and said “We do not discuss these matters through media.” - PTI

The family had words of praise for West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee government. “In Kolkata, where we have lived our lives and where Judith was born and educated, the community, our peers and the government, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, have left us overwhelmed with our warmth and solidarity in this hour of crisis for our family,” they said.

Earlier, the family members had said on Sunday that the Centre was doing its best to bring Judith back. “There has been lot of communication from MEA and the Union government. A joint secretary level officer is coordinating with us. We have full faith on the Indian government and the MEA, they are doing their best to bring my sister back. We have also spoken to the organisation my sister was working for,” Judith’s brother Jerome said on Sunday.

Swaraj had called up Judith’s family and assured them of making all-out efforts to bring her back. - PTI JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Terrorist, woman killed in gunfight JAMMU: A terrorist was on Monday gunned down after he targeted a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp on the JammuSrinagar national highway, about 170 km from here, police said, adding a woman was also killed in the incident while two other civilians were injured.

The terrorist, whose identity was not known yet, was travelling by a State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) bus which was stopped by a joint team of CRPF and local police for checking at Kud in Udhampur district. The bus was on its way from Kashmir Valley to Jammu and as soon as checking started, the terrorist opened fire at the security personnel and a CRPF camp nearby.

“Police and CRPF were frisking all the Jammu-bound vehicles at Kral Nallah area in Kud when they stopped an SRTC bus and during its checking, an unidentified suspected militant opened fire at them this evening,” Director General of Police (DGP) K Rajendra Kumar said.

In the cross-fire, one militant was killed and one AK-47 rifle and one pistol were recovered from him. Two women and a child were injured in the incident, police said, adding one of the ladies succumbed to her injuries on way to the hospital. The state police chief said it seems only one militant was travelling in the bus. “It was just the random checking of the vehicles when the police and the CRPF team were attacked, while the militant was gunned down, three civilians including two women and a child were injured in the firing,” the DGP said. He said while it seems that the attack was carried out by one militant, the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a combing operation to ensure that no other suspected militant was involved in the attack. - PTI

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Terrorism must be eradicated by collective efforts: Pranab President Pranab Mukherjee said India has been a victim of terrorism for three decades and shares Ghana’s concern that it has become a global menace

WARM GREETINGS: President Pranab Mukherjee received by the President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama on his arrival at Flagstaff House in Ghana on Monday. - PTI

ACCRA: Terrorism is a scourge that knows no borders and it must be eradicated through the collective efforts of the civilised world, President Pranab Mukherjee has said while pledging India’s support to Ghana for combating the menace.

Mukherjee, who is here on a two-day visit — the first by an Indian president — said India has been a victim of terrorism for three decades and shares Ghana’s concern that it has become a global menace. In his address at the banquet hosted by Ghanaian

President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday, Mukherjee said, “It is a scourge and knows no borders; it has no ideology except the ideology of wanton destruction. It must be eradicated through the collective efforts of the civilised world.

India is in solidarity with you as you confront this challenge.”

Mukherjee’s visit is a part of India’s outreach to Africa.

While Mahama quoted Mahatma Gandhi and recalled the bond shared between Ghana’s first President Kwame Nkrumah and India’s first Prime Minister

Jawaharlal Nehru, both founding fathers of the Non-Aligned Movement, Mukherjee quoted a poem of Rabindranath Tagore titled ‘Africa’ in his address.

“Today the world order demands global governance structures that are consistent with the new challenges that confront the global community. It is a serious anomaly that India, home to every sixth citizen of the world and Africa, a vibrant hub of the global economy, still remain out of UN Security Council,” Mukherjee said.

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Indian companies in Ghana, the President said Indian business groups understand the potential and would be happy to invest if the right opportunities are given to them.

“The people of India fondly remember Dr Kwame Nkrumah, a great son of Ghana and a visionary leader of pan-Africanism. He embodied Africa’s dignity, and inspired the peoples and the governments of African countries to claim their rightful place in global affairs,” he said.

The elaborate banquet which saw traditional African dishes with Bollywood numbers playing in the backdrop was hosted at the flag staff college which has been constructed by a noted Indian builder.

Mukherjee presented to Mahama a photograph of India’s first President Rajendra Prasad meeting Nkrumah in Rashtrapati Bhavan as he stressed that government of India seeks Ghana’s continued support in fulfilling the vision of the Indo-African Forum Summit held in New Delhi last year.

Lauding Ghana’s efforts in reducing poverty levels to almost half and crossing the threshold to become a low income country, Mukherjee said India will con-

tinue to extend the hand of cooperation as it marches on the path of prosperity.

Meanwhile, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday condemned the worst mass shooting incident in the US that killed 50 people and said India condemns terror in “all its forms and manifestations” while calling for immediate collective action to check the scourge of terrorism.

In a condolence message to President Barack Obama, Mukherjee, who is here in Ghanaian capital on the first-leg of his six-day visit to three African nations, said the attack was yet another “grim reminder” that the world must come together to address, comprehensively and urgently, the scourge of terrorism, its perpetrators and also those who support or harbour them.

“I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the deadly attack against innocent civilians in Orlando earlier today. I offer my deepest sympathies to all those who have been affected by this terrible tragedy.

“India condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

We believe that there can be no justification for such senseless acts of violence,” he said in his message. - PTI

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High food prices push India’s retail inflation up NEW DELHI: Rising for the second month in a row, retail inflation shot up to 5.76 per cent in May due to rise in prices of food items, including vegetables.

The rise may make it difficult for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to lower the interest rates.

The retail inflation measured on Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April has been revised upwards to 5.47 per cent from the earlier 5.39 per cent, government data showed on Monday. It was 5.01 per cent in May 2015.

Inflation in the vegetable basket more than doubled to 10.77 per cent in May as compared to 4.82 per cent in the previous month.

Similarly, the rate of price rise was sharp in protein rich eggs at 9.13 per cent as compared to 6.64 per cent in April.

Overall food inflation moved up to 7.55 per cent in May as against 6.32 per cent in the previous month, the data showed.

Cereal and related products, meat and fish, milk and its products, and fruits were dearer in May as compared to the previous month.

As per the data, inflation in the fuel and light segment was marginally down in May from the previous month. - PTI

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he series of seemingly random, yet targeted, killings over the last four years in Bangladesh has exposed a deep sociological fault line which, if left untreated, could have serious consequences for the country and the region.

The terms random and targeted may come across as contradictory but the fact remains that the killings are just that. Random in the sense that there does not seem to be a reason for a particular individual to be the victim, at least in some of the cases. Targeted, meaning the victims are either secular or from among religious minorities.

Since February 2013, at least 39 people have been killed using guns, bombs and machetes.

These killings have almost always occurred in broad daylight, amidst large crowds and the killers have invariably got away. While this clearly shows the brazenness of the killings, what is significant is the absence of popular anger. Yes, there have been sporadic protests and mid-sized rallies -- but not enough to stop the killings.

The pyrrhic response is in contrast to the mammoth pro-secular Shahbag street rallies in February 2013. In fact, these rallies triggered off the spate of killings by extremists that show no sign of abating.

The 2013 rallies were in support of the death sentences handed out by the courts to those who had worked against the independence of Bangladesh in the events leading up to the war of liberation against what was then West Pakistan in 1971. The extremists in Bangladesh had protested against the spate of judicial orders against the accused. Retaliating, the secular groups had organised what was called the Shahbag movement, supporting the government’s move to punish the collaborators, who belonged to the Jamaat and other extremist groups. Bangladesh adopted secularism in its constitution and has a small number of Hindus and Christians. Until 2013 the schism between the secular groups and extremists was more often than not under the surface. But 2013 seemed to have caused a rupture in relations between the two opposing mindsets. That the targets have expanded beyond the initial victims, secular bloggers, religious minorities and foreigners, is an indication that the killers have grown in impunity and are able to strike at will. In fact, since April,

there has been an upsurge in the killings. Five were killed in April, four in May and three so far in June.

These have included an activist, an academic, a Christian grocer, a Hindu priest, the wife of a police superintendent and an elderly Japanese man.

Some commentators, however, counter the widespread perception of a break between the extremists and secularists by saying Bangladesh has always had a history of killings, violence and attacks on minorities and the current crop of murders are part of the same narrative. Talha Ahmad, in Aljazeera, characterises the perception of a clash between extremist puritanists and liberal secularists as a false dichotomy. He goes on to argue that it is a western perception of the situation in Bangladesh. Contradicting this, top Bangladesh police official Monirul Islam, quoted in the New York Times, says after investigations they have found that two groups – Ansar Al Islam and Jama’atul Mujahedeen Bangladesh – may be involved in the killings.

The sequence of events involving these two groups cannot but be traced to 2013, after the court-ordered life imprisonment and deaths to top leaders like Dilawar Hussein Sayeed and Motiur Rahman Nizami. A month after the February 2013 rally, the first killing occurred -- that of Ahmed Rajib Haidar, one of the organisers of the protest rally. The police traced the killing to the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami.

By all accounts, it is undeniable that the spate of killings since then has engendered a climate of insecurity with the potential to destabilise intra and inter-community relations that threaten to worsen. The leader of the ruling Awami League and the country’s prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has promised to nab the culprits and end the climate of insecurity. Reports quoting her say that the government view is that the killings paint Bangladesh in poor light and affect its progress. Beyond the rhetoric, the police have made arrests in some cases. The job, however, requires a far more intense introspection than merely treating the killings as any run-of–the-mill crime. Sheikh Hasina and her government would do well to work out a strategy that effectively deals with the situation before it reaches a point of no return. - Exclusive to Times of Oman The writer is an independent journalist based in Bangalore, India

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70% of Pakistan is ‘urban in terms of population density’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is now predominantly urban.

“About 70 per cent of today’s Pakistan is urban in terms of population density,” concluded urbanist Reza Ali in a study based on satellite imaging.

Officialdom, however, continues to believe that 36 per cent of the population lives in cities and towns. This anomaly is attributed to a definitional problem – as the census definition of ‘urban area’ was changed between 1971 and 1998 – limiting it to just places administratively incorporated as municipalities of some kind.

According to the World Population Review 2016, there are eight cities in urbanised Pakistan with a population of over 1 million.

There are about seven cities with a population of 500,000 to 1 million and there are around 51 cities with a population between 100,000 and 500,000.

Elsewhere in the world cities

any element of self-governance.

with population of over 100,000 are powerhouses of growth and employment. In such cities, commerce and industry thrive. They are like a magnet to the poor, providing them with an opportunity to enter middle-class employment.

But not so in Pakistan; here we examine why not. Pakistani cities are identity-less as they are like

marla plots. There is no space for larger show rooms or department stores. City managers do not even have a concept of a warehouse. Not surprisingly, warehouses continue to be created in historic townhouses in the old city of Lahore.

ple of years. For historical reasons, the other half of our cities is run by an army general, who too, like the bureaucracy, knows nothing of city management.

The people have no say in running their own cities. Nor is there any scope for visionary city management ever shaping the economy of these large powerhouses of growth.

Thus, our cities never attain their destiny. We argue they are an historical anomaly in that they provide no opportunity to anyone.

City managers – both bureaucrats and generals – have favoured city designs that have no zoning for commerce, entrepreneurship, entertainment, public space, education and even poverty.

All Pakistani cities have been zoned only for single family homes with negligible space for activities like education, entertainment, public space, offices and poor housing.

Retail is forced into tiny three-

Inexperienced civil servants Half of each city is bureaucratically run by young, inexperienced civil servants who neither have the background to run such large cities nor the commitment to learn about their management, since their average tenure is about a cou-

Housing in Lahore In Lahore, for example, the housing units with single-family dwelling units constitute as much as 54 per cent of the city; roads take 25 per cent parks 7 per cent, public schools/buildings 5-10 per cent, commercial 5 per cent and graveyards 2 per cent.

Till 2010, Lahore planners gave equal land to death and life – as graveyards and commercial areas (shopping, offices, entertainment, leisure, hotels) occupied same proportion of the city area. But the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) now occupies as much as one-third area of the metropolitan Lahore that caters to only 150,000 residents.

Pakistan, Afghanistan troops clash at Khyber Pass border One Afghan soldier was killed and six were wounded in clash at Khyber Pass border. Both countries blamed each other for starting the fighting

TORKHAM: Pakistani and Afghan soldiers clashed overnight at the main border crossing at the end of the Khyber Pass, officials said on Monday, with at least one killed and several wounded, further straining relations between the neighbours.

One Afghan soldier was killed and six were wounded, an Afghan official said. The Pakistani army said one of its soldiers was wounded in the fighting at the Torkham Gate crossing in the mountainous region of northwestern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan.

Both countries blamed each other for starting the fighting, which broke out at roughly 9pm local time on Sunday and continued into the night.

“We currently have agreed on a ceasefire with #Pakistan.

We hope this problem will end through the work by diplomatic addresses,” the Afghan government’s chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah, said on Twitter. “The current fight Pakistan started doesn’t help anyone’s interest.”

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Artist wins award in Istanbul ISLAMABAD: Pakistani artist Ghulam Mohammad has won the prestigious Jameel Prize 4 award for his works in contemporary Islamic art.

In a ceremony held at the Pera Museum in Istanbul, Mohammad, who uses words and language as a medium to create paper collage, was awarded for his five works of paper collage – four untitled and one titled Gunjaan (2014).

The judges felt that Mohammad’s work stood out for its excellence of concept and execution.

The prize was presented by Ayşe and Ece Ege, founders of Turkish fashion label Dice Kayek and winners of Jameel Prize 3. Mohammad, who lives in Lahore, works for almost 20 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Jameel Prize is an international award for contemporary art and design inspired by Islamic tradition. It aims to explore the relationship between Islamic traditions of art, craft and design and contemporary work.– Express Tribune

ON GUARD: Afghan border policemen take their positions after overnight clashes with Pakistani forces on the border between

Afghanistan and Pakistan in eastern Nangarhar province on Monday.

Relations between the neighbours have been strained in recent months. Kabul has accused Pakistan of harbouring militants seeking to topple the Afghan government, including the Haqqani network, blamed for high-profile attacks in the capital.

Pakistan denies supporting militants and said it was constructing a border gate near Torkham, a Pakistani town close to the frontier, to prevent militants crossing from Afghanistan into Pakistan.

Illegal movement “In order to check movement of terrorists through Torkham, Pakistan is constructing a gate on its own side of the border as a necessity to check unwanted and illegal movement,” Pakistan’s army said in a statement. “Pakistani security forces responded to Afghan firing effectively.”

Ayub Hussainkhil, border police commander in eastern Afghanistan, said the fighting at the Torkham Gate stopped at 5am on

– AFP

Monday. “We have received reinforcement and are ready to defend our country until the last drop of blood in our bodies,” he said.

The Pakistan-Afghanistan border has long remained porous and disputed. Afghanistan has blocked repeated attempts by Pakistan to build a fence on sections of the roughly 2,200-km (1,370mile) long frontier, rejecting the contours of the boundary.

Last month, Pakistan build a border post between Pakistan’s

South Waziristan and Afghanistan’s Paktika province and handed it over to Afghan officials.

Hours later, Afghan authorities shut the post, saying that the actual border lay about a kilometre inside Pakistani territory. - Reuters

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City space is required for all manners of activity as that is how people earn a livelihood and feed themselves. Employment needs retail, schooling, offices and public spaces. City centres with thriving commerce is a dire economic need of our country. Yet, our city managers continue to plan for cars, rich single family houses while completely ignoring the economic needs of our people.

Recently, the Supreme Court directed Islamabad to end the practice of using houses for anything other than residences. The court blamed the businesses that were using houses and imposed a cost on them. They now have to move out and incur the loss of operating from a poor environment.

The court should have taken expert testimony and forced city administration to change their obsession with rich housing. In essence, the city managers are subsidising rich housing. - Express Tribune RARE EDICT

Clerics declare ‘honour killing’ against Islam LAHORE: A group of Pakistani clerics has issued a fatwa, or religious ruling, declaring ‘honour killing’ over perceived damage to a family’s reputation against the teaching of Islam, and anyone who carries out such an attack a heretic.

The ruling by the Ittehad Council, in Pakistan which includes more than 100 prominent clerics, comes after a string of particularly shocking killings.

“It seems we are moving towards an age of barbarism,” the council said in its fatwa issued on Sunday, a rare edict on the problem in the country of 190 million people.

Punjab province The council is affiliated with the Barelvi sect, the largest sect in Pakistan, and it holds significant influence in Punjab province, where half of Pakistanis live.

“Considering any killing in the name of honour to be justified is heresy,” the council said in a press release.

Last year, more than 500 men and women were murdered in such cases, according to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. The toll this year, as of Monday, was 233, the group said. Most suspects in honour killings are never prosecuted.

Religious council The religious council called on the government to amend laws that allow family members to ‘forgive’ perpetrators in killings over honour, which means charges are often dropped.

In February, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif praised an Oscarwinning Pakistani film on honour killings, raising hope among activists that long-pending legislation on the issue would be passed. However, no progress has been made. — Reuters

KARACHI

Daunting task of identifying city’s unclaimed bodies KARACHI: The Edhi Foundation and the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) have undertaken the daunting task of identifying the city’s unclaimed bodies.

Since the Edhi morgue in Sohrab Goth – the largest in the city with a capacity to hold up to 300 bodies — receives an average of 10 bodies a day, it is nearly impossible for Edhi workers to identify the unclaimed bodies and contact the families. So they bury nearly six of such bodies every day in their graveyard in Mawach Goth.

These bodies would have been left on the streets had it not been for the Edhi Foundation, the country’s largest charitable organisation. Save for small morgues present inside a few health facilities, a city as violent as Karachi only has Edhi’s morgue at Sohrab Goth to fall back on.

Under this new project, the charity organisation and CPLC officials will use the National Database and Registration Authority’s (NADRA) biometric data to identify unclaimed bodies.

For this purpose, a special desk was set up by the CPLC ata the Edhi morgue in October last year.

the morgue for five days on average before being buried. If families were looking for their loved ones, they would visit the morgue and identify their loved ones from the photos. With the new biometric identification process, Edhi volunteers now approach the families first.

“An Edhi volunteer came to our house and informed us about the death of my brother,” said Aslam, the brother of Javed whose body was found from Landhi.

CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS : The government has failed to address the issue of unclaimed bodies, forcing charitable organisations to take up this task. – File photo

So far, the officials have been able to identify over 1,500 bodies and managed to contact the families.

Old ways The officials are hopeful this project will help the police identify the suspects killed in encounters with law enforcers.

The government has failed to address the issue of unclaimed bod-

ies, forcing charitable organisations to take up this task. In the last 24 years, over 80,000 unclaimed bodies have been buried at Edhi’s graveyard in Mawach Goth.

The traditional procedure was for the morgue administration to take snaps with available details of the bodies and keep it in their album, before burying the bodies.

Usually, the bodies were kept at

Not an easy job Even after the biometric identification, the officials find a hard time identifying the bodies, admitted Edhi spokesperson Anwar Kazmi. “The biggest problem is the unavailability of computerised national identity cards (CNICs) as most of the deceased persons are drug addicts who died of natural deaths and don’t have CNICs or any record with NADRA,” he said.

The system is only effective as long as the deceased person has proper fingerprints and a CNIC. “It will not work in cases, such as bomb blasts and fires, as the victims lose their fingerprints,”

explained CPLC chief Zubair Habib. “[Otherwise] it is an easy process,” he said. “After obtaining the fingerprints, we send them to NADRA for verification or identification and it takes only a day.”

Habib pointed out that the CPLC will continue this exercise at other morgues in the city.

Families’ refusal Sometimes, the families of the deceased person do not receive the body or approach the Edhi administration, even after knowing their loved ones have died.

“Sometimes, we see that the relatives or family members refuse to take the bodies of their loved ones even after identifying them,” he added.

He gave the example of Bilal Ali Shah, whose body was found from Lyari’s Kalakot area. Even after his identification through the biometric system, his family refused to take the body.

He was later buried in the Edhi graveyard. Ashraf Jafar’s family also refused to take his body for burial when Edhi officials approached them. He was a drug addict and his body was found in Soldier Bazaar. – Express Tribune

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matadors, blood, or betting when bulls lock horns in Fujairah’s ring, but a winning beast might capture the hearts of traders and bring its owner a small fortune. While believed to have been passed down from 16th-century Portuguese conquerors, bullfights in the Gulf emirate are more similar to those which take place in parts of Asia, pitting two bulls against one another. – AFP

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BELGIUM: A young boy talks with the robot Pepper next to a nurse during a press conference on Tuesday at the CHR Citadel hospital centers of Liege in Belgium. The CHR Citadel hospital centres of Liege and AZ Damiaan of Ostend will welcome next week a humanoid robot intended to guide and to inform the visitors who appear in their entrance hall. The new robot on which these hospitals decided to buy, conscript Pepper, is more tall (140cm), more mobile and more adapted to the missions of hospitality. It was adapted to the specific expectations of the healthcare professionals to support the teams ready in the posts of reception. – AFP

FRANCE: A customer smells a truffle (Tuber Melanosporum) on Tuesday in Sainte-Alvere, near Bordeaux southwestern France at the opening of the annual summer market. – AFP

INDIA: Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik puts the finishing touches to a sand sculpture at Puri Beach some 65km east of Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, following an attack on a nightclub in the United States city of Orlando. Law enforcement authorities have lowered the death toll from the weekend massacre at a nightclub in Orlando to 50, the deadliest mass shooting in American history, explaining that the shooter had been counted in the original tally. – AFP

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Taiwan opposition decries travel ban on Ma to Hong Kong TAIPEI: Taiwan’s opposition Nationalist Party slammed the selfruled island’s new government as “suppressive” for barring former president Ma Ying-jeou from travelling to Chinese-controlled Hong Kong on the grounds of national security.

Ma’s China-friendly Nationalists lost landslide elections in January to President Tsai Ing-wen and her Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which has traditionally leant towards independence from China.

They said barring Ma from visiting the former British colony of Hong Kong was “completely unhelpful for Taiwan’s internal political reconciliation and social harmony”.

“This suppressive style of the just-sworn-in DPP government is naked to all the people,” it said.

Give speech Tsai’s administration said on Sunday it had barred Ma from travelling to Hong Kong where he was due to give a speech at a Society of Publishers in Asia media awards ceremony on Wednesday.

INTERNATIONAL ALBINISM AWARENESS DAY

Albino people walk at a clinic run by the NGO, Standing Voice, on Ukerewe Island in Tanzania’s Victoria Lake during International Albinism Awareness day on Monday. Albinism affects the development of human eyes so eye checks are a vital service needed by Albinos. Ukerewe island is home to many albinos. Many of the first albinos to live on the island were taken there and abandoned by their families as children or fled from violence they had faced on the mainland. Ukerewe island is now seen as a safer place for Albinos to live and integrate. — AFP

“Based on the international situation faced by Taiwan and in consideration of national security and interests, Hong Kong is a highly sensitive area (when it comes to) maintaining our national security,” the Presidential Office said in a statement, adding that it would be difficult to control the risks of such a visit.

It also said Taiwan and Hong Kong authorities had had no time to coordinate on preparations.

Wary of China The DPP has traditionally been more wary of China than Ma’s Nationalists.

Its caution comes after a group of Taiwanese were forcibly deported from Kenya to China for suspected fraud in China in April, a case that enraged Taiwan.

Some comments on Taiwan social media at the time questioned whether a precedent was being set of Taiwanese abroad being “taken away” by China, drawing a parallel with the case of five booksellers in Hong Kong who temporarily went missing in mysterious circumstances. — Reuters

Netherlands’ Rutte urges ‘seafaring’ UK to stay in EU Dutch GDP by 1.2 per cent by 2030 due to lost trade.

Rutte, one of Cameron’s closest allies in the EU, also said he was “totally” against the concept of holding national referenda after his country passed a law last year making it easier for Dutch citizens to launch such popular votes.

Britain is a free market economy facing outward, just like the Netherlands.

We are both seafaring nations, used to trading and working with open borders.

It’s of importance that a country with that kind of makeup remain, the Dutch premier said

AMSTERDAM: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Monday he hoped British voters would decide in a June 23 referendum to stay in the EU, saying the bloc needed such a strategically important country with its strong trading and “seafaring” traditions.

The chances that Britain will vote to leave the EU increased sharply on Monday to 36 per cent, the highest level since the British Prime Minister David Cameron announced the refer-

PLEA: Dutch premier Mark Rutte delivers a speech during the closing Conference of the European Affairs Committees, called COSAC conference, on Monday at the Ridderzaal (Knight’s Hall) in The Hague. — AFP/ANP/Bart Maat

endum four months ago, according to betting odds.

“Britain is a free market economy facing outward, just like the Netherlands. We are both sea-

faring nations, used to trading and working with open borders.

It’s of importance that a country with that kind of makeup remain,” said Rutte, whose country holds

the European Union’s rotating presidency.

“We see a lot of instability in the world. If one of the largest economies in the world from Europe leaves, that would lead to a lot of popping champagne corks in many capital cities outside Europe. I don’t want that,” said Rutte, speaking on the sidelines of an event in The Hague.

A study published last week by the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB) found that a Brexit would reduce

Vote on ties with Ukraine Anti-EU activists promptly gathered enough signatures to force a national vote on an EU treaty for closer ties with Ukraine.

Dutch voters rejected the treaty in an April referendum.

That rejection has given Rutte’s centre-right government a big headache as the treaty had already been negotiated and approved by all 28 EU member states -- including by both houses of the Dutch parliament.

“I am totally against referenda.

And I am totally, totally, totally against referenda on multilateral agreements,” Rutte told a meeting with EU lawmakers in The Hague.

Rutte has said his government will need time to figure out how to honour the outcome of the Ukraine treaty referendum, perhaps by negotiating an exemption to parts. The Dutch cabinet is widely expected to present its plan only after the British referendum. — Reuters

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Vote for Brexit needed to stop atrocity like in Orlando LONDON: A group campaigning for Britain to leave the European Union urged voters on Monday to back a British exit from the EU, or “Brexit”, to prevent what it called “an Orlando-style atrocity”, a message condemned by rival campaigners.

Posted on the @LeaveEUOfficial Twitter account run by Leave.

EU, a day after 50 people were killed in the Florida shootings, was a poster-style advertisement.

The @LeaveEUOfficial Twitter account is linked to the Leave.

EU’s website.

The poster disappeared from the Twitter feed about an hour after it appeared.

Several calls to representatives of Leave.EU, founded by insurance tycoon and supporter of the antiEU UK Independence Party Arron Banks, went unanswered.

An email asking for comment and to clarify that the campaign had posted the advertisement also went unanswered.

The Orlando gunman, Omar Mateen was shot and killed by police who stormed the club early Sunday morning a a threehour siege.

The official “Vote Leave” campaign, which has distanced itself from Leave.EU, disassociated itself from the poster. Former London mayor, Boris Johnson, one of the leaders of Vote Leave, told reporters his campaign had nothing to do with the Leave.EU message and it was “very, very important” not to make political capital out of the shooting. — Reuters

TRADE TIES

Deals worth $15b signed as Li, Merkel play down tensions BEIJING: China’s leader told Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday he did not want trade tensions with the European Union, a vital market for a huge economy facing falling exports, to descend into a trade war.

Merkel has already said she favours, in principle, granting China market economy status at the World Trade Organisation, and Beijing hopes she can encourage more sceptical EU voices to accept the move.

“China has already fulfilled its obligations on joining the WTO. What’s needed now is for the other parties to fulfill the matching obligations they had promised,” Premier Li Keqiang told reporters in Beijing on Monday alongside the German leader.

“We don’t want to fight a trade war because this will benefit nobody,” he said, echoing a similar comment Merkel made on Sunday.

The European Commission is set to accept the WTO switch

subject. I am convinced that we can find a solution on the lines of what was promised 15 years ago.”

SEEKING COMMON GROUND: German Chancellor Angela Merkel,

centre left, attends a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, centre right, in Beijing, China, on Monday. — Reuters/Wang Zhao/Pool

that will mean China is no longer treated as a state-controlled market, making it easier for Chinese exporters.

But the EU executive also wants to strengthen Europe’s ability to defend itself against heavily subsidised Chinese goods.

That reluctance to give up a method to defend against cheap imports has set up a looming dispute at the WTO and the prospect of broader trade friction.

Merkel, on her ninth trip to China as chancellor, said: “It does not help us to emotionalise the whole

Liberalisation She also pressed China on liberalising its banking industry in return for giving more access to the sector in Europe.

“We will certainly pay even more heed to reciprocity in the financial sector than in classic industry,” Merkel said, adding that German banks were restricted by a 20-percent limit on the size of stakes they can buy in Chinese banks. “Germany has always presented itself as an open investment market,” Merkel said.”We expect reciproc-

ity also from the Chinese side.”

“In the banking sector, we are at the start of a cooperation,” she said. Li said there were informal barriers in Europe for Chinese banks, which were disadvantaged compared to European and US competitors.

“We need to talk more about how both sides will be treated equally,” he said.

Merkel said during a trip to China last year that Germany favoured granting China market economy status in principle but that Beijing still had work to do, including further opening its public procurement markets.

Heads of the European Com-

mission are expected to debate the issue in late June or July, at a time of heightened trade tension after global rivals accused China of dumping cheap steel exports after a slowdown in demand at home.

Li said trade protection measures would not help resolve the problem and that low-end steel was not something China wanted to produce or sell and was committed to phasing out.

Delegates at a Sino-German cooperation conference on the sidelines of Merkel’s visit agreed 96 deals valued at $15 billion, according to China’s official news agency, Xinhua.

Airbus Helicopters finalised an agreement to build an assembly line on a Sino-German business park in China and to sell 100 helicopters to a Chinese consortium.

Daimler AG and its Chinese partner, BAIC Motor, pledged to jointly invest 4 billion yuan ($608 million) to expand engine production. — Reuters

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US probes whether gunman in Orlando club massacre had help Omar Mateen, the 29-year-old son of Afghan immigrants, was shot and killed by police who stormed the club early Sunday morning with armored cars after a three-hour siege

ORLANDO: US authorities on Monday were investigating whether a gunman who killed 49 people at a nightclub in Orlando and declared his allegiance to IS militants had received any help in carrying out the massacre.

The FBI and other agencies were looking at evidence inside and in the closed-off streets around the Pulse nightclub, where New Yorkborn Omar Mateen perpetrated the deadliest mass shooting in US history, and the worst attack on US soil since September 11, 2001.

Mateen, the 29-year-old son of Afghan immigrants, was shot and killed by police who stormed the club early Sunday morning with armoured cars after a three-hour siege.

Law enforcement officials were looking for clues as to whether anyone had worked with Mateen on the attack, said Lee Bentley, US Attorney for the Middle District of Florida.

“There is an investigation of other persons, we are working as diligently as we can on that,” Bentley said at a news conference.”If anyone else was involved in this crime, they will be prosecuted.”

Officials stressed they believed there had been no other attackers and had no evidence of a threat to the public.

Mateen’s rampage began around 2am on Sunday (0600 GMT) when the club was packed with some 350 revelers.

Many fled as the gunman raked the crowd with bullets from an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle and a pistol.

An initial wave of officers charged into the club and trapped Mateen in a bathroom, Orlando Police Chief John Mina told reporters.

That action allowed many pa-

MOURNING: Flags at the Washington Monument fly at half staff to honour those killed in last weekend’s shootings at a club in Orlando, Florida, in Washington, US on Monday. — Reuters

that the gunman seemed to have been inspired by extremist ideas.

“It appears that the shooter was inspired by various extremist information that was disseminated over the internet,” Obama told reporters at the White House. “It does appear that at the last minute he announced allegiance to ISIL (IS), but there is no direct evidence so far that he was directed.”

TRIBUTES: People write messages of support as they attend a vigil

for the victims of the Orlando shooting in Florida, in Hong Kong on Monday. — AFP

trons to flee the club, though others were trapped in the restroom with Mateen, leading to the standoff.

“We were able to save and rescue dozens and dozens of people,” Mina said.

Police negotiated with Mateen for about three hours before breaking a hole in the wall, which allowed hostages to escape.

Mateen also emerged from the hole and was shot dead by officers, police said.

Officials said on Sunday the death toll was 50.

On Monday they clarified that the figure included Mateen.

Some 53 people were wounded and 29 remain hospitalised at Orlando Regional Medical Center, the hospital said on Twitter.

By Monday morning, all but one of those killed had been identified and about half the families of the dead had been notified, officials said.

Other family members were desperate for news about their missing loved ones.

Julissa Leal, 18, and her moth-

HELPING HAND: A technician prepares to take a plasma donation from Tiffany Stephens at the Oneblood blood centre on Monday in Orlando, Florida. — AFP

er drove to the Florida city from Lafayette, Louisiana in search of her brother, 27-year-old Frank Hernandez.

They knew he was at the club with his boyfriend, who lost him in the chaos.

“We haven’t heard anything, don’t know anything,” Leal said, fighting back tears.”I’m going to see him again. I’m going to see him again.”

Mateen called emergency services during the shooting and pledged allegiance to the leader of

the militant IS group, officials said.

Mateen’s father said his son was not radicalised.

His ex-wife described him as mentally unstable and violent toward her.

IS reiterated on Monday a claim of responsibility.

The group’s claim of responsibility does not mean it directed the attack, as it offered nothing to indicate coordination with the gunman.

President Barack Obama denounced the attack as an act of terror and hate and said on Monday

Sharp point of disagreement The attack reignited the debate over how best to confront violent extremist militancy, and immediately became a sharp point of disagreement in the campaign for the November 8 presidential election.

Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, speaking on MSNBC, said the United States should walk a fine line in bolstering security without demonising Muslims, and also called for tougher gun safety measures.

Trump, in interviews with CNN and Fox News, criticised the US Muslim population for not reporting suspicions to authorities, and reiterated his call for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the country.

The carnage early on Sunday occurred in the heart of Orlando, about 15 miles northeast of the Walt Disney World Resort. — Reuters

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

Forex rates vs OMR1* US Dollar ................................. 2.58 Euro ............................................ 2.28 Pound ............................................1.81 Indian Rs .............................. 173.91 Pak Rs ...................................266.88 Bangla Taka.......................201.49

Indian Rs ...................................174.30 Pakistan Rs .............................270.30 Sri Lanka Rs .................................. N/A Bangla Taka........................... 203.50 Phil Peso .................................... 119.55

Muscat 24ct per gm (OMR) .......16.30

Oman Crude............. (Spot) ........$46.03 Dubai Crude ............. (Spot) ........$45.83 Murban Crude ........ (Spot) ........$48.85 Arabian Light ......... (Spot) .........$46.18 N.Sea Brent............... (Spot) ........ $49.70 West Texas Int ....... (Spot) ........ $48.27

Traded volumes tumble on MSM Average daily turnover of the market fell by 29 per cent so far this month to OMR3.36 million, from OMR4.74m daily turnover in May

Times News Service MUSCAT: A declining trend in traded volumes is seen on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) this month as investors keep away from the bourse on lack of trigger factors that prop up sentiment.

The average daily turnover of the market fell by 29 per cent so far this month to OMR3.36 million, from OMR4.74 million daily turnover in May. There were eight trading session so far this month, against 22 trading sessions in May. “The first quarter results were good and crude oil also started

picking up to touch $50 per barrel. After the first quarter results, there was no additional trigger factor in the market,” said a market analyst, who does not want to be named. This led to poor liquidity in the stock market and less participation of foreign investors. Now, the stock market investors are waiting for the second quarter results. Sources also said that technically, the market is positive.

In fact, foreign investors were net sellers in the last couple of weeks. The foreign investors were net sellers to the extent of 3.9 per cent for the week ending June 2, while it was 19.47 per cent in the following week.

Market sources believe that a better than anticipated result in the second quarter will result in higher participation from both retail and institutionalinvestors, which could prop up trading volumes on the bourse. The second quarter results are expected in the second week of July.

In fact, market volumes were low in 2015 as investors kept away from bourse. The average daily turnover or investor participation was down by 39.7 per cent to OMR5.6 million in 2015 from as high as OMR9.29 million in 2014. The Muscat bourse posted a turnover of OMR1,389.65 million on a turnover of 5733.82 million shares last year.

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‘Oman looking to foreign market for additional funds’ Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman’s government is turning to alternative funding sources, such as procuring a $5 billion to $10 billion loan from the international market, said Hamoud Sangour Al Zadjali, executive president of the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), in an interview with the Oxford Business Group (OBG).

Draining liquidity The additional funds will be used to avoid draining liquidity from the local banking system.

The Sultanate had last week raised $2.5 billion from its first international bond sale in almost

two decades as it sought to plug a budget deficit caused by crude’s decline. The Sultanate sold $1 billion of five-year notes at a yield of 245 basis points over a benchmark mid-swap rate and $1.5 billion of 10-year bonds at a spread of 320 basis points, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Al Zadjali told Oxford Business Group that the drop in state deposits amidst the downturn in oil prices has led to a moderate liquidity squeeze in the banking sector.

The central bank chief was talking to OBG as part of the group’s research for “The Report: Oman 2017,” the firm’s forthcoming report on the Sultanate. > B4

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Muscat 22ct per gm (OMR) .......15.65 Dubai 24ct per gm (Dh) ............154.25 Dubai 22ct per gm (Dh) .............145.00 * Rates as of June 13 Source: Malabar Gold & Diamonds

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MARKET Iran planning refinery expansion worth $14b Iran will raise capacity to about 3.2 million barrels a day by 2020 from 1.85 million currently by building five plants.

One refinery will open in March

TEHRAN: Iran plans to increase its refining capacity for crude and condensate by more than 70 per cent within the next four years as it works to improve the quality of fuel sold on the domestic market and wean itself off imported petrol.

Iran will raise capacity to about 3.2 million barrels a day by 2020 from 1.85 million currently by building five plants, Abbas Kazemi, managing director of National Iranian Oil Refining & Distribution Co., said in an interview in Tehran.

The country also needs about $14 billion in investment to upgrade units at five existing refineries to produce gasoline that burns more cleanly than grades currently available in the country, he said on Wednesday.

Iran, OPEC’s third-largest oil producer, is boosting energy out-

TIER I NOTES

Qatar National Bank raises $2.75 billion DUBAI: Qatar National Bank (QNB), the country’s biggest bank, raised QR10 billion ($2.75 billion) from capital-boosting perpetual notes in the single largest such issue in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

The privately placed Tier I notes will help strengthen the group’s capital adequacy ratios and support growth across the group, the Doha-based lender said in an emailed statement on Sunday. The securities were the first issue of perpetual notes by the bank, according to the statement.

QNB agreed to buy National Bank of Greece’s Turkish unit for 2.75 billion euros ($3 billion) in December as part of its expansion plans across the Middle East and Africa. The perpetual notes add to several rounds of fundraising the bank has carried out this year, including a 2.25 billion-euro three-year syndicated loan last

month and the $1.1 billion raised in April from a private placement of two-year floating rate notes listed in Taipei and London. Excluding Monday’s issue, the bank has already raised $3.14 billion from privately placed bond issues this year, according to data compiled

by Bloomberg.

Bank liquidity has tightened in Qatar after oil prices halved over the past two years and lending increased, worsening banks’ loanto-deposits ratio to 130 per cent in April from 125.7 percent in March, according to central bank data.

The country, the world’s biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas, raised $9 billion from the region’s biggest bond sale last month to help bridge this year’s budget deficit. QNB had a Tier I, risk-based capital ratio of 15.8 per cent at the end of March, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

CLOSE WATCH: Iran has restored oil production near to pre-sanctions levels and raised output of

natural gas at the offshore South Pars field, part of the world’s largest deposit. — Bloomberg file picture

put after international sanctions curbing its access to oil markets were eased in January.

Since then, Iran has restored oil production near to pre-sanctions levels and raised output of natural gas at the offshore South Pars field, part of the world’s largest deposit.

One of the new refineries, the 360,000 barrel-a-day unit, is scheduled to start operating by March, Kazemi said. The refinery will process condensate, the light oil found in gas deposits. Iran is seeking to use its condensate to make gasoline or naphtha for use in chemical plants.

New refineries Private companies are developing the Siraf condensate refinery complex at the southern port of Assaluyeh. The planned complex of eight units, each with a capacity of 60,000 barrels a day, will process condensate from South Pars into naphtha.

“The only product they’re short is gasoline,” Tushar Tarun Bansal, an oil analyst at consultant FGE in Singapore, said on Thursday.

Transforming condensate into gasoline will help Iran cut imports starting in the second quarter of 2017, he said.

The refineries to be upgraded

with $14 billion in investment are at Isfahan, Tabriz, Tehran, Bandar Abbas and Abadan, Kazemi said. The government will pay for Abadan plant’s modernisation and is seeking investors to fund the others. It’s in talks with contractors from South Korea and Japan to participate, he said.

Iran plans also to build three new refineries: the 300,000 barrel-a-day Bahmangenoo plant at the port of Jask, a 150,000 barrela-day facility at Anahita in western Kermanshah province, and the Pars refinery, which will process 120,000 barrels a day of condensate. — Bloomberg News

Qatar National Bank. — Bloomberg file picture

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Trading floors go quiet across Asian bourses HONG KONG: Even by the boombust standards of Asia’s equity business, it’s been a turbulent 12 months. At this time last year, the industry was riding high as China’s stock market soared, volumes jumped to records and some of the biggest names in finance boosted hiring. Now, turnover is shrinking at the fastest pace since at least 2006 and banks are under growing pressure to either downsize their Asian equity desks, or exit parts of the business altogether.

Investors and issuers Investors and issuers are retrenching after Chinese shares crashed, the Federal Reserve tightened monetary policy and divisive political debates from the US to Britain weighed on sentiment.

Revenue from trading stocks in China and Hong Kong could fall 30 per cent to 50 per cent in the first half from a year earlier, according to senior executives at four firms who spoke on condition of anonymity. Equity derivatives sales in Asia are on track to drop at least 50 per cent, while prime brokerage is down roughly 20 per cent, two of the executives said.

“Because overall revenue is down, further cuts are likely across the industry,” said Taichi Takahashi, Asia-Pacific head of equities at UBS Group in Hong Kong.

Asian equities units could be facing their worst year since 2012, when the European credit crisis roiled markets, according to two of the executives interviewed for this story, who asked not to be identified because global banks don’t break out results for regional equities operations. — Bloomberg News

Bank Muscat becomes only Omani firm in Forbes list The bank becomes the only Omani company to be ranked in Forbes Top 100 Companies in the Arab World 2016

Times News Service MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate, has achieved the unique distinction of being the only Omani company to be ranked in the Forbes Top 100 Companies in the Arab World 2016.

The Forbes rankings featur-

ing listed companies across Arab countries were based on their financial performance as of December 2015, according to a bank release.

The Forbes Top 100 Companies awards celebrated the region’s corporate success and their contribution towards economic development of the region. Najah Al Sulaiman, chief executive officer (CEO) of Bank Muscat’s Kuwait branch, received the award at a ceremony held in Kuwait in the presence of top corporate leaders of the region.

“As a forward looking financial institution, Bank Muscat strives to establish its leadership role in all realms of activities and is immensely proud to be ranked in the Top 100 Companies in the Arab World. The recognition endorses the bank’s unrivalled position in Oman, as well as the region, established by the global best practices pursued by the bank,”

tional soils. The Top 100 ranking also endorsed their resilience and passion to emerge as formidable corporations in the region.

“Time and again, the performance of Bank Muscat receives global recognition, reflecting

Addleshaw Goddard makes two new appointments Times News Service MUSCAT: Addleshaw Goddard has strengthened its offering in Oman with the appointment of Oliver Stevens and Jamie Kellick.

The pair who were originally based in the firm’s Dubai office, join at a significant time for the Oman office as it looks to continue to grow its corporate and

litigation offerings. Oliver joins as Head of Corporate for Oman and has worked in the region since 2012. With over twelve years’ experience, he advises companies on the regional and international aspects of mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments and general corporate governance matters.

Jamie, who will relocate to

Oman signs deals with three ship classification societies Times News Service

Small vessels These pacts will authorise thethree classification societies to supervise small ships that are not abiding by the international treaties in order to ensure their navigational validities, as well their compliance with maritime safety requirements in accordance with the provisions of small ships not complying with international treaties regulations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),

said AbdulRazak Ali Issa, CEO of Bank Muscat.

The Top 100 Companies in the Arab World were recognised for contributions to diversification of economies in the region and carrying that success to interna-

MANAGEMENT CHANGE

MARITIME DEAL

MUSCAT: Oman’s government on Monday signed three agreements with ship classification societies for small ships that do not abide by international treaties.

The agreements were signed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications with the British (Lloyds Register of Shipping), Italian (Rina) and Emirati (Tasneef ) ship classification societies.

Saeed bin Hamdoon bin Saif Al Harthy, undersecretary of Ports and Maritime Affairs, signed the deals on behalf of the ministry and the chief executive officers and regional directors represented the classification societies.

The authorisation includes conducting a technical survey on ships holding the Omani flag, as well as the issue of international certification regarding maritime safety and the safety of life at sea, ships’ safety certification, maritime pollution caused by ships and hazardous material avoidance certification, collision avoidance certification, load lines certification, tonnage certification and other internationally required certifications.

AbdulRazak Ali Issa, chief executive of Bank Muscat.— Times file picture

the consistency and innovative strategies, which have cemented the bank’s reputation in a tough market. Year-on-year, the bank adopts new initiatives to stretch its operational excellence,” added AbdulRazak Ali Issa.

As the flagship bank in Oman, Bank Muscat aims to deliver reliable, dynamic and innovative banking services.

The bank draws on its expertise to provide the best banking products and services to customers. A multi-award winning organisation, Bank Muscat holds the rare distinction of being consistently voted the ‘Best Bank in Oman’ by all leading local, regional and global institutions.

Bank Muscat posted a net profit of OMR43.8 million for the three months ended March 2016, compared with OMR43.3 million reported for the same period in 2015, reflecting an increase of 1.1 per cent.

STRATEGIC AGREEMENT: The inking of these pacts with the international classification societies came as a compliance to the Omani maritime law as well the international maritime agreements regarding navigation safety. - Supplied picture

which the Sultanate has approved under a ministerial decision.

Navigation safety Al Harthy also added that the inking of these pacts with the international classification societies is part of compliance under Omani maritime law, as well the international maritime agreements regarding navigation safety.

He also stated that the Emirati (Tasneef ), British (Lloyds register of shipping) and Italian (Rina) ships classifications will be able to examine and inspect, on behalf the ministry, the small ships not complying with international

agreements. They will also be able to issue technical certificates for such ships.

The undersecretary noted that work is in progress to sign pacts with other international ships classification societies, thus providing more options for shipowners in this matter.

This authorisation is part of the International Maritime Organisation decision and its amendments, as well articles for a set of IMO agreements, which demands the technical certificates for ships by a recognised classification society, which are approved by the maritime authorities of Oman.

Oman in 2017, specialises in commercial disputes advising government entities, local companies and foreign investors on construction law, project disputes, fraud and regulatory matters.

Head of the Oman office, Roger Byrne stated: “I am delighted to welcome both Oliver and Jamie.

Their appointments significantly bolster our capabilities in Oman

and this latest investment by us into two growth areas is a further commitment of our intent to deliver the best for our clients in this market. “Oman continues to be a destination for foreign investment, with an emphasis on diversifying its economy away from the oil & gas sectors and with an increase in infrastructure and development projects, we are well

positioned to advise clients and local businesses on large-scale, high profile and value transactions that will continue to help drive Oman’s local economy.”

AG in Oman provides quality legal services in association with Nasser Al Hasbi & Saif Marmari Law Firm, which is a fully integrated practice forming part of the wider AG group.

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RESIDENTIAL RENTS: Since the peak, home rents in Dubai have fallen at a compound monthly rate of 0.3 per cent. — Bloomberg file picture

Dubai rents plunge most since 2014 as crude oil price rout threatens jobs DUBAI: Residential rents in Dubai, where the majority of the population is foreigners, declined the most on a monthly basis since the property peak of two years ago, according to Phidar Advisory.

“Landlords are finding it more difficult to rent homes, especially larger and more expensive ones,” according to Jesse Downs, managing director at Phidar, an advisory firm specialising in real estate.

That is mostly due to “recent job losses and a decline in job-growth rates.” Home rents fell by 1.3 per cent in May, the biggest drop since May 2014, Downs said in a phone interview on Sunday. Since the

peak, home rents have fallen at a compound monthly rate of 0.3 per cent. The decline signals further weakness in rents and prices ahead, Downs said.

Dubai is experiencing a delayed economic impact to the collapse in oil prices that has led some companies to reduce spending and trim their workforce.

Many of those who lost their jobs, such as some banking and oil services employees, chose to remain in the city until the end of school year, she said.

“I’d be surprised if rents dropped by 10 per cent to 15 per cent between now and September, as that

would suggest the impact of job cuts in Dubai was more aggressive that we thought,” said Asjad Yahya, the Dubai-based head of research at Shuaa Capital. Rents will probably drop another 5 per cent over the summer months, he said.

While confidence in the economy and clients’ willingness to spend improved in May compared with previous months, employment growth was modest, according to an Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index published on June 9.

Firms continued to cut prices to secure new work even as costs rose, putting profit margins under

pressure, according to the report.

Home rents and prices could start rising in the fourth quarter if there isn’t a sudden spike in the US dollar’s value or another sharp decline in oil, Shuaa’s Yahya said. Dubai’s currency, the United Arab Emirates dirham, is pegged to the dollar.

The bottom limits of asked residential rents dropped by 4.1 per cent by the beginning of June compared to the same week in the previous month, according to Phidar.

“This is a significant shift in rent trends and is an indicator the housing market is about to get significantly more affordable,” Downs wrote. — Bloomberg News

The central bank’s drive to closely monitor and increase the flow of liquidity was explored by Al Zadjali in a wide-ranging interview with OBG. Al Zadjali said CBO emphasises on the importance of banks playing a larger role in project financing. “Due to the limited impact that local banks have on project financing, funding for large projects is expected to come from overseas through international banks or initial public offerings,” he said.

During the interview, the central bank’s chief also discussed the Sultanate’s commitment to maintaining a fixed peg with the dollar, despite speculation that it could be dropped.

The publication contains a detailed, sector-by-sector guide for investors, along with contributions from dignitaries and leading personalities, including His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said; Reggy Vermeulen, chief executive officer (CEO), Port of Duqm;

Hamoud Sangour Al Zadjali.

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Andre Toet, CEO, Port of Sohar; David Gledhill, CEO, Port of Salalah; Khalifa Al Barwani, CEO, National Centre for Statistics and Information; and Pankaj K Khimji, Director, KhimjiRamdas.

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Opec predicts global oil market balancing LONDON: Opec predicted that the global oil market will be more balanced in the second half of this year as demand rises and rival supplies falter, echoing views expressed by ministers at the group’s meeting this month.

The Opec kept estimates for world supply and demand in 2016 unchanged in its monthly market report. Disruptions in Nigeria re-

duced the group’s output to 32.36 million barrels a day last month, a little below the 32.6 million average required to satisfy estimated demand in the second half.

“The expected improvement in global economic conditions should result in a more balanced oil market toward the end of the year,” the organisation said in a report. — Bloomberg News

OMAN STOCKS

MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ........................................5,867.99 ...............5,847.40 ................... 5,847.44 ................... 5,868.41................-20.97 .................. -0.36 Financial Index .....................................7,448.33 ...............7,436.95 .................... 7,441.61 ................... 7,455.99................-14.38 .................. -0.19 Industrial Index ....................................7,343.13 ...............7,309.65 ....................7,309.70 ....................7,343.13................-33.43 .................. -0.46 Services Index .......................................3,266.51 ............... 3,251.91 ................... 3,253.29 ................... 3,267.54................-14.25 .................. -0.44 MSM SHARIAH INDEX....................... 887.03 ..................885.06 .......................885.06 .......................887.57.................. -2.51 .................. -0.28 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 7,656,945 .....................2,031,795 .................... 454 ................17,052,935,312 ...................1 ......................13 .................... 18 .........................32

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR MONDAY, JUNE 13 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 .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

OM0000001517 ............HSBC BANK OMAN ......................................................23,250 ............... 2,371........................2 ............0.101 ........... 0.102 ...........0.101 ........... 0.102 ............. 0.101.............0.001 .............0.990 ................0.102.............. 0.101...................0.103..................204,031,905 .......0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING...............5,000 .................. 695........................2 ............0.139 ........... 0.139 ...........0.139 ........... 0.140 .............0.140 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.139 .............. 0.138...................0.139...................17,062,500 .........0.100 OM0000001962............AL MADINA INVESTMENT ................................... 168,346 ............10,474......................12 ........... 0.062 ...........0.063 ...........0.062........... 0.062 .............0.062 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.063..............0.062...................0.064 ..................12,843,386 .........0.100

Muscat Securities Market. – Times file picture

OM0000002200 ...........AHLI BANK ............................................................................143 .....................25........................1 ............0.172 ........... 0.172 ...........0.172 ............0.172 ............. 0.172............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.172 ..............0.166...................0.172..................245,106,217 ........0.100 OM0000002226 ...........AL JAZEERA SERVICES ............................................35,000 ................7,761........................4 ........... 0.222...........0.222 ...........0.221........... 0.222 .............0.222 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.221..............0.223...................0.229 .................. 13,587,349 .........0.100

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OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING ........... 138,226 ............19,326......................21 ............0.139 ........... 0.142 ...........0.137 ........... 0.140 .............0.140 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.140..............0.140................... 0.141 ...................12,600,000.........0.100 OM0000002572 ...........OMAN OIL MARKETING ............................................2,500 ...............4,750........................1 ........... 1.900 ........... 1.900 ...........1.900........... 1.880 .............1.880............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.900..............1.880...................1.905.................. 115,197,000 ........0.100 OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 970,459 .........378,479..................... 23 ........... 0.390 ...........0.390 ...........0.390........... 0.390 .............0.390 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.390..............0.388...................0.392..................973,537,601 ........0.100 OM0000002820 ...........GULF INVESTMENT SERVICES ............................27,871 ............... 3,261........................5 ............0.117 ........... 0.117............ 0.117 ............0.117 ............. 0.117 ............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.117 ...............0.115................... 0.118 ....................6,884,656 ..........0.100 OM0000003661 ............VOLTAMP ENERGY ............................................................. 55 .....................23........................1 ........... 0.420 ...........0.420 ...........0.420........... 0.420 .............0.420 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.420..............0.420...................0.428 ..................25,410,000 .........0.100 OM0000003711 ............SOHAR POWER................................................................... 840 ..................244........................1 ........... 0.290...........0.290 ...........0.290 .......... 0.304 .............0.304 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.290..............0.296...................0.316................... 67,187,040 .........0.100 OM0000004669 ...........SHARQIYAH DESALINATION ......................................388 ............... 1,746........................1 ........... 4.500...........4.500 ...........4.500 .......... 4.700 .............4.700 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................4.500 ............ 4.500...................4.700................... 45,967,015 .........1.000 OM0000005005 ...........ALMAHA CERAMICS .................................................... 5,648 ...............2,542........................8 ........... 0.450 ...........0.450 ...........0.450........... 0.450 .............0.450 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.450..............0.450...................0.454...................23,625,000.........0.100 OM0000001160 ............NATIONAL GAS ........................................................... 565,020 ........ 294,006..................... 45 ........... 0.520 ...........0.532 ...........0.520........... 0.520 .............0.522 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.383 ...............0.524..............0.520...................0.528...................28,600,000 ........0.100 OM0000002028 ...........GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS ..............10,000 .............. 2,500........................1 ........... 0.250 ...........0.250 ...........0.250........... 0.250 ............. 0.251............-0.001 ........... -0.398 ...............0.250..............0.250...................0.254 ...................5,250,000 ..........0.100 OM0000003968 ...........OOREDOO....................................................................... 243,500 ......... 182,134........................3 ............0.748 ........... 0.748 ...........0.740............0.748 ............. 0.752............-0.004 ........... -0.532 ...............0.748 ..............0.748...................0.760................. 486,906,284 .......0.100

HSBC Bank, up by 0.99 per cent, was the only

OM0000001418 ............RAYSUT CEMENT ....................................................... 20,000 ............26,400........................1 ............1.320 ........... 1.320 ...........1.320........... 1.320 .............1.330............-0.010 ........... -0.752 ...............1.320.............. 1.310...................1.320................. 264,000,000 .......0.100 OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION ........................ 138,564 ......... 223,743......................12 ............1.620 ........... 1.620 ...........1.610 ............1.615 ............. 1.630............-0.015 ........... -0.920 ............... 1.615 ...............1.615...................1.620................ 1,211,250,000 ......0.100

gainer on Monday while Al Madina Takaful was the top loser, down by 3.95 per cent.

OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................ 1,588,116 .......282,685......................41 ............0.178 ........... 0.178 ...........0.178 ............0.178 .............0.180 ...........-0.002 ............-1.111 ................0.178 .............. 0.176...................0.178 ..................285,600,883 .......0.100 OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ........................ 105,000 ............21,567......................14 ........... 0.205 ...........0.206 ...........0.205........... 0.205 .............0.208 ...........-0.003 ........... -1.442 ...............0.206..............0.205...................0.207 ..................25,604,082.........0.100 OM0000001525 ............OMAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE................87,000 .............17,252..................... 10 ........... 0.200...........0.200 ...........0.198 ........... 0.198 .............0.201 ...........-0.003 ............-1.493................0.199 ..............0.198...................0.199...................39,600,000.........0.100 OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 1,583,524 ......366,557...................144 ........... 0.232 ...........0.233 ...........0.230............0.231 .............0.235 ...........-0.004 ............-1.702................0.233..............0.231...................0.233...................34,667,325 .........0.100 OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES .......................................55,000 ............ 16,290........................6 ........... 0.300...........0.300 ...........0.292........... 0.296 .............0.302 ...........-0.006 ........... -1.987................0.297..............0.292...................0.297...................86,032,702.........0.100

MUSCAT: Trading activity remained muted with the MSM30 Index closing at 5,847.44 points, down by 0.36 per cent. The MSM Sharia Index declined by 0.28 per cent to close at 885.06 points.

Bank Sohar was most active in terms of volume, while Bank Muscat led in terms of turnover.

HSBC Bank, up by 0.99 per cent, was the only gainer on Monday while Al Madina Takaful was the top loser, down by 3.95 per cent.

As many as 454 trades were executed on Monday, generating turnover of OMR2 million with 7.6 million shares changing hands. Out of 32 traded securities, one advanced, 13 declined and 18 remained unchanged.

Oman investors remained net buyers for OMR186,000 while foreign investors were net sellers for OMR128,000 followed

by GCC and Arab investors for OMR58,000 worth of shares.

Financial Index retreated by 0.19 per cent to close at 7,441.61 points. HSBC Bank, up by 0.99 per cent, was the only gainer on Monday. Al Madina Takaful, Al Anwar Holding and Bank Sohar declined by 3.95 per cent, 1.70 per cent and 1.11 per cent, respectively.

Industrial Index ended at 7,309.70 point, down by 0.46 per cent. Galfar Engineering, Oman Fisheries, Al Jazeera Steel, Raysut Cement and Gulf International Chemicals declined by 3.60 per cent, 1.64 per cent, 1.44 per cent, 0.75 per cent and 0.40 per cent, respectively.

Services Index fell 0.44 per cent to close at 3,253.29 points.

Renaissance Services, OIFC, Omantel, Ooredoo and National Gas declined by 1.99 per cent, 1.49 per cent, 0.92 per cent, 0.53 per cent and 0.38 per cent, respectively. - United Securities

OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 498,017 ........... 53,248..................... 45 ............0.109 ........... 0.109 ...........0.106........... 0.107 ............. 0.111 ............-0.004 ........... -3.604 ...............0.107 ..............0.107...................0.108...................31,027,928 .........0.100 OM0000004768 ...........AL MADINA TAKAFUL.............................................. 22,800 ...............1,664........................2 ........... 0.073 ........... 0.073 ...........0.073........... 0.073 .............0.076 ...........-0.003 ........... -3.947 ...............0.073..............0.073...................0.074...................12,775,000 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 6,294,267 ...1,919,743...................406 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......25........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000001368 ............CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IND. ......................5,000 .................. 160........................1 ........... 0.032 ...........0.032 ...........0.032........... 0.032 .............0.032 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.032.............. 0.031...................0.032 ...................2,720,000 ..........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 538,411 .............40,381..................... 10 ............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................................................10,000 .................. 590........................2 ........... 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 OM0000004776 ...........TAKAFUL OMAN INSURANCE ..............................74,000 ...............8,880........................2 ............0.120 ........... 0.120 ...........0.120........... 0.120 .............0.120 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.120..............0.120...................0.125...................12,000,000.........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ...................................................... 186,457............ 29,087..................... 10 ............0.156 ........... 0.156 ...........0.156 ............0.156 ............. 0.156............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.156 .............. 0.155...................0.156..................228,165,828........0.100 OM0000001566 ............OMAN FISHERIES ..................................................... 548,400 ............32,912.....................22 ........... 0.060 ........... 0.061 ...........0.060........... 0.060 ............. 0.061............-0.001 ............-1.639................0.061 ..............0.060...................0.061....................7,500,000 ..........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 1,362,268 .......112,010..................... 47 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........ 6........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000004867 ...........BANK MUSCAT C C B 4.5 .................................................410 .....................43........................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 .............................................SUM: ..........................................................................................410 .....................43........................1 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. .........1........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Ramadan offers make Pajero more attractive The great bundle of benefits includes free service, free registration, cash gifts and more until the offer ends on July 24

MUSCAT: General Automotive Company, the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Oman, is providing its customers with attractive offers on the legendary Mitsubishi Pajero throughout the holy month of Ramadan.

The great bundle of benefits includes free service, free registration, cash gifts and more until the offer ends on July 24.

The offer allows all potential Mitsubishi Pajero buyers to benefit from a six years unlimited mileage

warranty, six years roadside assistance, up to a six years/100,000km service package, free registration, free insurance for the first year, and a cash gift of up to OMR3,000 together with a special Ramadan gift, says a press release.

Commenting on the new Ramadan offer for the Pajero, Manoj Ranade, general manager of GAC, “Our Pajero has always been one of our most popular models, offering practicality and comfort together with immense off-and on-road capability. It represents the very best in power, reliability and performance that Mitsubishi

vehicles are known for. This combined with its competitive pricing and the wide-ranging benefits of our Ramadan offer makes it a very attractive SUV for any Mitsubishi fan this Ramadan.”

In its latest iteration, the 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero offers a modern look with a revised front grille and an aggressively shaped bumper with integrated LED daytime running lamps. The legendary vehicle is packed with features that make it a pleasure to drive both on the road and off. From the power of its 3.5 or 3.8 litre MIVEC engine through to a comprehensive suite

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of safety features, the Pajero was designed from the ground-up to cope with any kind of driving condition. Whether highway cruising, urban driving or more challenging off-road adventures in the wadis and dunes of the Sultanate, the Pajero has proved its mettle time and again.

“In addition to the Pajero, our Ramadan offer also extends to our Lancer EX, Attrage, Outlander, L200 and the new Montero Sport models; each of which represent the very best in performance, comfort and reliability in their respective classes. Furthermore, we are also offering trade-in bonuses of up to OMR500 on select models through our Diamond Approved Used Cars division,” added Manoj.

Additionally, for five weeks, with the first draw already held on June 6, anyone who test drives a Mitsubishi will be entered into a weekly draw with a chance to win a brand new iPhone 6S. Furthermore, any customer who visits the showroom during the holy month of Ramadan will be entered into a separate weekly cash prize draw.

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

OAD acknowledges Khimji Ramdas for its continuous support MUSCAT: The Oman Association for the Disabled (OAD) acknowledged the KR Group for contributing care packages of food and daily essentials during Ramadan – a tradition that the company has been following each year. The association has launched successful aid drives across the country, thanks to the assistance and generosity of willing corporates such as the KR Group.

Commenting on the company’s

support, Mohammed Al Kalbani, OAD’s Projects and Funding Committee chairman said, “We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the KR Group for their unconditional support of our initiatives, especially during the holy month of Ramadan when we bond together in unity and sharing. This goes a long way in supplementing our efforts at integrating differently abled individuals into mainstream society.”

R E WA R D I N G C U S T O M E R S

MHD launches Ramadan campaign for all-new Volvo XC90 MUSCAT: Paying special heed to customer rewards, excellent deals and beneficial campaigns, Mohsin Haider Darwish (MHD) recently announced a special Ramadan campaign for the all-new Volvo XC90 till July 9.

Along with being packed with numerous features, the XC90 also comes with a whole lot of rewards from MHD. The Ramadan campaign for the XC90 will ensure a 50% guaranteed buy back that plays a key factor to many car buyers. The Ramadan campaign also entitles XC90 buyers to the latest iPhone 6S 64GB and will also get an Akai 50” TV as a complimentary gift. Taking note of factors that are crucial when buying a new car, MHD will also be awarding customers with a free 1 year vehicle registration and three years unlimited warranty, says a press release.

“The XC90 is an excellent luxury SUV that combines technology, innovation and style,” said Vasudev Rao, director, Automotive Products, Engg. Products & Commercial Vehicles Division. “To complement the XC90s exclusivity, we are giving away special gifts on purchase of this grand SUV. The Volvo XC90 Ramadan campaign was launched keeping the interests of our customers in mind. We took this month as an opportunity to reward our customers for their faith, loyalty and support which has helped us come so far. So this Ramadan, they will not only walk away with a magnificent car but also an assortment of gifts that will definitely be beneficial for them,” he concluded.

With a rich history of continued innovation through the years, the first Volvo was produced in Gothenburg way back in 1927. Today the

brand has manufacturing units in Europe, USA and Asia producing a premium range of cars that includes sedans, estates, sports wagons, cross country cars and SUVs which have all received much acclaim throughout the world.

Its newest addition to the line, a luxury SUV, the Volvo XC90 has set a new benchmark in its segment

based on factors including innovation, comfort, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for money. With an eye on detail, this SUV is designed to make driving simpler, more enjoyable, and less stressful. Uncompromising on luxury, this SUV delivers power and excellent drivability along with fuel efficiency and low CO2

emissions. Equipped with individual drive modes, like ‘Comfort’ and ‘Off-road’, it lets the driver choose an experience that suits perfectly.

Each element is made from the finest materials with unique details like a crystal gearshift lever and ventilated front seats inspired by the human form. The Volvo XC90 features an all new platform, power-train and semi-autonomous driving technologies that set a new standard for the luxury SUV segment. All XC90s feature Volvo’s award-winning Sensus Infotainment System, which centers on an intuitive, tablet-like touch screen that puts all of the vehicle’s systems and functions at the driver’s fingertips. Volvo City Safety, which includes Pedestrian Detection with Automatic Emergency Braking, automatically applies the brakes should a collision be immi-

nent, has also become a standard.

The available Pilot Assist semiautonomous driving system controls vehicle speed and direction at speeds up to 40 km/h.

With features so advanced, the Volvo XC90 has earned significant recognition in different categories. The Automobile Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC) announced the year’s 'Best New' category winners for the 2016 Canadian Car of the Year Awards and winning the 2016 Best New SUV CUV, over $60k, category was the 2016 XC90.

Stylish in all aspects, the Volvo XC90 also bagged the title of the Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year for the second time.

Earlier in the year, The XC90 was recognised as the Best SUV/ Crossover by Doubleclutch.ca at their Annual Awards.

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SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS

Zubair SEC member opens renovated silver crafting shop in Khabourah MUSCAT: Mahfoutha Ahmed Al Baloushi, member of Zubair Small Enterprises Centre (Zubair SEC), launched a renovated silver crafting shop in Khabourah with a new look and feel of the place.

The shop was inaugurated by Khalid Muhammad Al Zubair, managing director of The Zubair Corporation and attended by members from the local community and executives and representatives from The Zubair Corporation and Zubair SEC, says a press release.

As member of Zubair SEC’s Direct Support Programme for year 2015, Mahfoutha shared with the centre’s team of advisers the challenges she used to face in attracting customers to her old shop that did not deliver the required impression and image that is up to the fine silver craft works she offered through the shop. The team hence put an image management strategy for Dar Al Khabourah which started with the design and launching of a new corporate identity and logo last year, and followed by a full design, restructuring and renovation work of the shop that

reflects the new brand and image. The renovation work was fully funded as part of Mahfoutha’s membership privileges as winner of the Direct Support Programme for year 2015.

Dar Al Khabourah offers exquisite superbly crafted silver works including daggers, swords, and men and women’s silver accessories. Over the past few years, Dar Al Khabourah has gained immense popularity in the Sultanate as well as in other GCC countries. While the brand preserves a tradition of creativity and breathtaking crafts-

manship, it makes it a point to keep every design distinctive, and each creation a piece of art.

What makes Dar Al Khabourah exceptional is that, through her business the founder Mahfoutha achieved remarkable social impact. She has enabled and trained local women on crafting silver thereby trying to uphold a skill and craft that has been part of the tradition and custom of the wilayat.

Expressing delight at the opening of the new Dar Al Khabourah, Mahfoutha said, “It has been my long term aspiration to refur-

bish my shop. With the support of Zubair SEC, I have been able to make my silver craft shop more appealing and attractive. I wanted the products to be displayed in a better ambiance. I am certain that visitors and tourists who come to Al Khabourah will be impressed to see what is on offer now.”

She added, “This has been possible because of the support of Zubair SEC during the last two years. They have helped me in every way possible. They have supported me through funds, strategic advice, logistical support and consultancy services.”

Lauding Mahfoutha’s efforts, Khalid Muhammad Al Zubair said, “It gives us immense pleasure to see Omani entrepreneurs making an effort to sustain our culture and tradition through their business.

Such businesses need to be supported and empowered as they have a mission beyond profit generation and that is of cultural preservation and promotion. Young Omanis need to take forward the rich tradition of the country so that it is preserved for future generations.”

Badr Al Samaa conducts CME MUSCAT: Badr Al Samaa Sohar and Falaj organised a Continuing Medical Education Programme (CME) in Crowne Plaza recently, as part of their commitment to update the medical fraternity in academic advancements.

The topic on ‘An Approach to a patient with Chest pain’ was presented by Dr Benny Panakkal, senior consultant interventional cardiologist and group medical director of Badr Al Samaa Group of Hospitals, says a press release.

Dr Benny in his presentation stressed upon the ‘history taking’ in patient’s own words to be considered the first warning signal in diagnosing chest pain.

He reiterated that history alone reveals around 70% of the disease. In the examination part, he suggested to take note of dissecting aneurysm and tension pneumothorax which can alter

the peripheral pulses. He also presented a video of Cath Lab Angiogram, in which he demonstrated the narrowed right circumflex artery branch block which was corrected by radial artery catheterisation angioplasty.

Manoj Kumar, branch manager, Badr Al Samaa, Sohar welcomed the gathering and Dr Benny, the main speaker was introduced to the audience by Dr Preetha, dentist, Badr Al SamaaSohar. It was attended by doctors from various specialities practising in around Sohar. Aneesh Mohan, branch head, Badr Al Samaa - Falaj, pulled the banner down with his vote of thanks.

It was an interactive CME and when the session was opened for queries. Following the presentation, Dr Benny Panakkal was given a memento by Dr Kausalya, Dr Sajeevkumar and Dr Danish.

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‘THE ART OF PERFORMANCE’

The promotional

Jaguar partners with Yas Marina Circuit

scheme offers an extremely attractive interest rate of 3.29% coupled with an extended seven-year payment period, while a zero percent interest rate has been announced for loans up to two years

MUSCAT: Hyundai has announced its highly attractive Ramadan scheme for the festive period.

The promotional scheme offers an extremely attractive interest rate of 3.29% coupled with an extended seven year payment period- while a 0% interest rate has been announced for loans up to two years. The promotion also of-

fers cash as gift of up to OMR2,000 which can be used as part of the down payment, along with benefits including warranty of up to 2 years / 30,000 kilometres, complimentary insurance coverage for first year, AAA roadside assistance package, as well as a high value gift of LG Sound Bar, says a press release.

Promotion elements may vary for different models and exact details are available at all Hyundai showrooms.

Hyundai’s well recognised Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy has given a new dimension to the aesthetics and sophistication of its cars. It is the combination of refinement, sophistication, technology and high performance that together craft the Hyundai experience. Every Hyundai represents a treasured space for its owners- a

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space where brilliant moments are created and precious moments are shared between the customers and their family.

Hyundai’s range offers a wide choice to customers, starting from compact cars and sedans to robust SUVs and luxury sedans.

With a diverse range of models to suit different lifestyles and needs of customers, Hyundai’s reputation for cutting-edge design, robust build-quality and featurepacked offerings have made it a clear favourite among the discerning automobile enthusiasts.

Hyundai has a strong presence in the passenger vehicles category in Oman with its wide range of sedans and SUVs offered with various engine options and trim options.

The company recently launched

the all new 2016 Elantra, the newest edition of the brand’s best-selling model in the region. The 6th generation of this compact sedan combines dynamic styling and high quality materials at a highly attractive price point.

Hyundai offers a full array of sedans in Oman including: Accent, Elantra, Sonata and Azera. Cars like the Hyundai Veloster&Veloster Turbo caters to special niche audiences while its ‘i’ series comprising the compact cars from the Hyundai stable. The Hyundai SUV range features the Tucson, Santa Fe & Grand Santa Fe. The premium cars, Centennial and Genesis in the luxury car segment have also carved a niche for themselves and won the hearts of analysts and customers alike.

ABU DHABI: British luxury performance brand Jaguar is celebrating ‘The Art of Performance’ with the announcement of a new strategic partnership with the world famous Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE to offer car enthusiasts a unique and thrilling Jaguar Experience.

The collaboration, the first of its kind for Jaguar in the Mena region, will bring four of Jaguar’s stunning F-Type S Coupés, to one of the most artistic, adrenaline fused and performance-driven tracks in the world, Yas Marina Circuit, says a press release.

Whether they choose to be passengers or pilots, the Jaguar Experience will offer guests the chance to experience the sophisticated track that plays host to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Jaguar’s powerful, agile, and utterly

distinctive sports car, the awardwinning Jaguar F-Type S Coupé.

Chris Wilde, brand director at Jaguar Land Rover Mena said: “The award winning Jaguar FType S Coupé is engineered for high performance and responsive handling to deliver an exhilaratingly instinctive driving experience, and we are proud to be able to share this with Yas Marina Circuit’s visitors.”

Al Tareq Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit, said: “We are delighted to announce this prestigious partnership with Jaguar and look forward to a long future of collaboration. This alliance means that visitors to the Circuit now have even more choice of premium driver and passenger experiences. We look forward to welcoming guests to experience our most exciting new additions to the Yas Racing School fleet.”

PA R T N E R S H I P

Delma named official timekeeper for Ocean Masters New York Vendee Race

Engie Stomo, ACWA Power, Nomac Oman join hands to clean Barka beaches MUSCAT: Reinforcing their commitment to the environment, and true to the high global standards they uphold, leading plant operators Engie Stomo (an affiliate of Engie), ACWA Power Barka and Nomac Oman came together in partnership with the Barka Municipality and local schools to organise a campaign to clean the beach adjoining the sites of the Barka I &II Power and Desalination Plants & the Barka III Power Plant, says a press release.

With the enthusiastic support of the management of both Engie Stomo and ACWA Power Barka/ Nomac Oman and of the respective plant owners, a 300-strong team comprising staff from the two projects, and external stakeholders representing the Barka Municipality and young students from three schools in the Wilayat of Barka set out recently for a big beach clean-up.

Speaking on the occasion, representing Engie Stomo, Abdullah Al Rawahi, plant manager, Barka II; Tomaz Guadagnin, plant manager, Barka III; and representing ACWA PowerBarka, Ahmed Al Subhi, CEO, and representing Nomac, Hamoud Al Amri, plant manager, jointly said, “We are truly excited by the remarkable turnout to the campaign, and the support we have received from all stakeholders and the community for our initiative. In the past, the companies individually have recognised and acted on this social

responsibility that is aimed at making a difference to the community we operate in.

“But this is the first time that we are combining forces to make a bigger impact. Both Engie Stomo and ACWA Power Barka/ Nomac Oman have secured the ISO 14001 Environment Management System standard, which is an internationally recognised environmental management framework. The ‘Save the Beach’ campaign is an extension of our commitment and social responsibility.”

Salim Alsyiabi representing the Barka Municipality said, “It is exciting to see the shared enthusiasm between the organisers, students and other stakeholders in protecting one of the many beautiful beaches of Oman. We appreciate the efforts made by Engie Stomo and ACWA Power Barka / Nomac Oman in this regard and for their partnership with the Barka Municipality and the student community. Our best wishes to their teams, and thanks to all who took part in the initiative.”

The clean-up team braved the heat and spent over four hours collecting plethora of waste and debris from the sands. Bushra Mahmood Mohammed, Remas Faisal Saif Al Shabibi, and Ahmed Amaar Al Rayamia, students involved in the activity said, “This is exciting work and we are very proud to be involved.”

MUSCAT: IMOCA Ocean Masters announced Swiss watch brand Delma as the official timekeeper for the New York Vendee Race presented

by Currency House and SpaceCode.

Founded in 1924, Delma has been manufacturing high-quality, mechanical ladies’ and gents’ timepieces in Lengnau, Switzerland for 92 years. As one of the last independent Swiss watch manufacturers specialising in chronographs and diver’s watches, Delma is committed to blending traditional craftsmanship, contemporary design and functional complications.

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Delma watches in Oman. All the new collections are available at the stores in Muscat City Centre, Muscat Grand Mall and Sabco Centre.

In 1975 Delma elevated its col-

lection to new heights with the introduction of the Delma Shell Star, its first professional diver’s watch.

The Shell Star proved to be a landmark for the company and a legacy for diver’s watches produced to date, brought to culmination with the Delma Santiago Blue Shark that features a water-resistance to 3000 meters. The 2016 collection pays tribute to the heritage of the original Shell Star and Delma’s diver’s watch tradition with the relaunch of the Delma Shell Star and the Santiago Blue Shark II. Andreas Leibundgut, Delma head of Marketing commented:

“We are proud to partner with the IMOCA Ocean Masters as the official timekeeper for the New York Vendee Race. Offshore sailing is adventurous and a true test for man and material, an undertaking where great skill, precision and robustness are the essentials for success. These attributes perfectly embody the spirit of the Delma brand and its watch models.”

Unique IMOCA Ocean Masters branded Delma Shell Star Automatic watches will be presented to the podium finishers, as well as the winner of the Delma 24hrs Speed Record for the race.

PROMOTION

Ramadan benefits on Renault Symbol MUSCAT: Reflecting its commitment of offering customers an unmatched buying experience, Renault Oman, from the house of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles, has announced special Ramadan offers on Renault Symbol. The Renault Ramadan promotion will go on till July 21.

As part of its strategic focus to enhance ownership experience, Renault Oman has put together unlimited offers for the customers of Renault Symbol.

Customers buying Renault Symbol, the status-enhancing yet affordable family sedan, will be entitled to receive free registration, free unlimited warranty period of up to 6 years/ unlimited mileage, AAA road side assistance card and assured cash gift, says a press release.

A senior official for SBA said, “Renault Symbol is the perfect sedan for families looking for value for money along with status and style. We are pleased to offer unlimited benefits to the customers who want to own a Renault Symbol.”

Those looking to purchase Renault Symbol during the scheme

will also get a AAA Roadside Assistance card for the first year and as supported by AAA Oman.

Customers purchasing any of the Renault models during the scheme period will be eligible to participate in a raffle draw and stand a chance to win five Renault Symbols throughout the offer period.

Suhail Bahwan Automobiles has designed the Ramadan scheme in such a way that buyers can avail easy financing option with attractive interest rates which in turn offers hassle free way to own a Renault Symbol. period are assured of a cash gift of OMR500.

All customers purchasing Renault Symbol are entitled to a scratch and win card through which they can win any one of the products comprising Apple iPhone 6s, Dell Laptop-Intel Core i5 or LG 32-inch LED TV. Customers of Renault Symbol are entitled to a scratch and win card through which they can win an assured service package. Customers will be eligible to win an assured service package gift up to

100,000 km Periodic Maintenance Service with minimum assured service package of 30,000km Periodic Maintenance Service. The other service package they are eligible to are 80,000km PMS, 60,000km PMS, 50,000km PMS or 40,000km PMS. Customers purchasing Renault Symbol this season are entitled for warranty of six years or unlimited mileage. Renault Symbol customers will be eligible to receive free registration for first year for Oman only.

Customers of Renault Symbol

SBA commitment SBA is largely committed to supporting Renault Oman’s growth in the Sultanate through major emphasis on customer satisfaction and by providing world-class after-sales services in Oman. With a national network of more than 80 outlets – showrooms, service centres and parts outlets, SBA has further built upon its legacy of trust, excellent customer service and providing value for money to each of its customers.

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Bank Dhofar and GBSA launch Oman roundtables, seminars The inaugural roundtable took place recently at Grand Hyatt Muscat Hotel under the auspices of Abdullah bin Salem Al Salmi, executive president of the Capital Market Authority

MUSCAT: In partnership with BankDhofar, the Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association (GBSA) has launched its first industry working group in the Sultanate to support the growing interest among

Omani companies to tap into capital market financing.

The inaugural roundtable took place recently at Grand Hyatt Muscat Hotel under the auspices of Abdullah bin Salem Al Salmi, executive president of the Capital Market Authority (CMA), and was attended by senior government officials and representatives of the Sultanate’s leading banks, investors, legal firms and private

companies, says a press release.

Al Salmi said, “The CMA fully supports this initiative taken by the market players as a vibrant fixed income market is essential to the development, financial stability and diversification of the regional economy including Oman.

This is also an integral part of the overall strategy of the CMA to enable the capital market to play its vital role as an alternative fund-

Mercedes-Benz launches service week in Salalah

“Leading the way in automotive safety, Mercedes-Benz Oman recognises the vital role regular vehicle inspections have to play in safe driving.

“With this in mind, we have developed our Service Weeks as part of our uncompromising and on-going commitment to the comfort and security of our drivers and their passengers. ” Available exclusively at Mercedes-Benz Oman in Salalah, the meticulous complimentary inspections are carried out by skilled and experienced factory trained Mercedes-Benz technicians using state-of-the art facilities, equipment and technology.

Following the checks, should any repairs or maintenance be requested by the owners, only Mercedes-Benz precision manufactured and thoroughly tested Genuine Parts will be installed.

Due to the popularity of Mercedes-Benz Service Weeks, it is advised to book appointments in advance.

Salalah Service Week is the latest in an extremely successful series of Mercedes-Benz initiatives, developed for customers of the leading automotive brand as part of its rigorous prioritisation of safety and continuing commitment to delivering the Best Customer Experience.

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Bank Sohar supports Al Noor Association MUSCAT: Marking its 4th donation within the framework of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities for the year 2016, Bank Sohar recently extended its support to the Al Dakhiliya Branch of the Al Noor Association for the Blind.

The latest donation will go towards the purchase of Braille Sense devices and provide oneon-one training for members of the association to operate the new devices, says a press release.

Designed specifically for visually impaired users, the innovative Braille Sense devices connect with a PC or Mac, incorporates word processor and spreadsheet functionality, and can also connect users to the internet to chat or message with friends and family. Bank Sohar has been support-

raising platform for companies in the economic development of Oman.”

Abdul Hakeem Omar Al Ojaili, acting chief executive officer of BankDhofar, said: “We are proud to support this initiative as an increasing number of companies worldwide are taking advantage of bond and Sukuk markets to extend their liability profiles and diversify their investor bases.

The GBSA Oman roundtables and seminars will definitely contribute to the growth of the local market following the new Sukuk Regulation by CMA that provides more certainty and improves the prospects for companies to fund in the capital market.”

On his part, Michael Grifferty, president of the GBSA, also added: “We are delighted to offer a platform that assists the growth of the Sultanate’s market. With these working groups we aim to bring together the top leaders of regional credit markets to create a more collective voice on key issues affecting the financial industry.”

BankDhofar has been a leader in the Sultanate’s financial industry, supporting initiatives that contribute to the growth and development of the sector. Today BankDhofar is one of the fastest growing banks in Oman, with a strong presence in personal and corporate banking, project finance and various initiatives that pack the growth of the national economy and overall development across the Sultanate.

TRAINING

Workshop on WordPress MUSCAT: Oman Advertising Agency (OmanAd), Seminar and Conference Division said that a 4-day hands-on workshop and training on WordPress, one of the most powerful software in webdesigning, will take place in July, says a press release.

The course will be conducted

by Lalit Singh, senior corporate trainer and India’s only Android ATC Certified Application Engineer with plenty of experience and who has conducted similar training workshop worldwide. This will be an excellent opportunity for the government, public and private organisations to train and update the employees with the latest practices in WordPress along with individuals and students who wish to enhance their career.

The workshop will be covering in-depth details on topics like: First post, functional overview, code overview, tour of the core, the loop, data management, plug-in & theme development, content aggregation, crafting a user experience, statistics, scalability, security, and spam, WordPress as a content management system, WordPress in the enterprise, migrating to WordPress, WordPress developer community.

MEETING

KHAREEF SEASON SPECIAL

MUSCAT: Continuing to set the standard for safe driving in the Sultanate, Mercedes-Benz Oman has launched service week in Salalah to help customers prepare for the challenges of driving during the Khareef season.

From June 12 to 16, MercedesBenz owners in the Dhofar Governorate will be offered free-ofcharge vehicle safety inspections and exclusive deals on repairs including a discount on parts and labour. Marking the launch of the Salalah Service Week, MercedesBenz Oman organised a special ceremony in spirit of the holy month of Ramadan.

“The Salalah edition of our highly popular Service Week Series has been carefully timed to bring our drivers and their passengers an extra level of reassurance and peace of mind and to ensure superior vehicle performance, optimum comfort, and the highest level of safety and reliability whatever road conditions the Khareef Season may bring,” commented Clive Hammond, CEO of Zawawi Trading Company-Automotive.

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ing the Al Noor Association since 2009 and has in the past also extended their support to the association’s branches in Sohar, Salalah and Muscat.

The donation cheque was handed over at Bank Sohar’s Nizwa Branch to Hamed Khalfan Said

Al Rashdi, chairman of Al Noor Association – Nizwa Branch, by Mazin Mahmood Al Raisi, AGM & head of Marketing and Customer Experience at Bank Sohar, in the presence of Juma Masaaod Al Dawudi, Senior Bank Sohar Branch Manager Nizwa.

Indian school principals review CBSE results MUSCAT: A meeting of principals, vice principals and assistant viceprincipals of Indian schools was held at Indian School Muscat recently to recognise the contributions of the Indian schools teaching community in achieving excellent results for the CBSE X and XII exams.

The meeting also aimed at reviewing the results and drawing up plans for achieving greater academic heights in their respective schools. The meeting was organised under the auspices of the Board of Directors (BoD), Indian schools in the Sultanate of Oman, says a press release.

Wilson V. George, chairman, Board of Directors appreciated the hard work put in by the teaching community in overall development of the students. He also acknowledged the efforts and enthusiasm by the students and the parents which helped the Indian schools in Oman to improve the academic results year by year. He

stated that the performance of the Indian schools in Oman in CBSE examinations stands among the top in comparison to other regions.

Dr. C. K. Anchan, chairman of the Academic Committee in the Board congratulated the principals on their significant achievement in raising the standards of education and said that the board would leave no stone unturned in giving the best education to the children of Indian schools. Dr Anchan lauded the hard work put in by the principals, vice-principals and teachers whose tireless efforts were paid off in the recently announced Board results.

Mathew Abraham, education adviser, addressed the audience and briefed on the objectives of the meeting in his welcome speech.

Principals of different schools presented the results with specific reference to the salient aspects such as improved class averages, over-all uplift of low achievers and increasing number of high achievers vis-à-vis the results of past two years. They also reviewed the grey areas and put forward their action plan for the current academic year.

The meeting was also attended by the Board Members Mohammed Faizi, P. J. Mani, Baby Sam and Sridhar Chitale.

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Toyota Prado comes loaded with attractive benefits this Ramadan Toyota Prado is available with ‘Biggest Excitement Ever’ benefits from now until July 21

MUSCAT: The Prado has been a favourite among the Toyota enthusiasts for decades and continues to be so. Powerful, tough and stylish, Toyota’s Prado has lived up to its reputation of being legendary. No wonder its customer base has continued to witness rising numbers year after year.

Toyota Prado is available with ‘Biggest Excitement Ever’ benefits from now until the July 21

(Thursday). These include 1 year insurance (Oman only) on 16YM models and assured cashback of OMR1,100. A gift voucher for shopping at a prominent local mall is also included in the benefits package and a grand raffle with four Toyota Prius E to be won, says a press release.

In lieu of benefits, a customer can ask for cashback (except Lulu voucher, 0% interest for 2 years and grand raffle) of OMR600 for 2.7 litre models and OMR700 for 4.0 Litre models. These benefits are applicable for all purchases except government organisations and ministries. Other conditions may apply.

This is the best time indeed, to own a Prado, a proven performerboth on-road & off-road. This is the 4WD about which an independent automotive writer said, “The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is an incredibly impressive vehicle that reflects its off-road heritage.

A versatile interior and powerful four-wheel drive performance combine to make sure the Land Cruiser Prado is equipped to meet the needs of modern drivers.”

Prado’s thrilling power and performance are complemented by its class leading-features. These include 7-inch display audio with 6 speakers, steering-mounted audio, Bluetooth and MID controls, Optitron meter with TFT info display and Cruise control.

Its safety features include a rear view camera and driver, passenger, curtain, side (front) + knee (driver) airbags. Indeed, the Prado stands apart – and looks quite bold doing so! An imposing grille and bumper guard adorned with LED headlamps and clearance lamps add to its macho stance.

Packed with a host of high-end luxury features, the Prado features leather upholstery, Woodgrain panelling, chrome-coloured side

protection moulding; muffler-cutter; chrome rear-lamp garnish and impressive alloy wheels. Prado’s interior is not just refined but also has plenty of room to easily accommodate up to seven occupants.

Cushioned seats offer wonderful under-thigh support. Secondrow seats fold in a 40:20:40 split, offer enhanced utility with a slide function and walk-in accessibility for facilitating easy ingress and egress for the third-row seats.

The third-row seats, fold in a 50:50 split. The Prado also offers steering angle display, active headrest, electric tilt & telescopic steering column, side step with illumination, smart entry & start/ stop system, parking sensors and retractable outer mirrors (with turn signal).

A reassuring combination of active and passive safety systems ensures optimum protection for occupants in a Prado. DAC (Downhill Assist Control), HAC (Hill-

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start Assist Control), Airbags, VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) and ATRC (Active Traction Control) are some of its advanced protection systems. Prado’s strong chassis offers excellent impact protection while the long wheelbase and wide wheel track give excellent handling and stability.

Prado’s unparalleled prowess is apparent on smooth as well as rough terrain. It has the power to hold its own and the performance to make its own path. In short, not much stands in the way of a Prado both on the road and off.

All specifications listed above are standard Toyota equipment.

Safety kit (fire extinguisher, warning triangle, tyre pressure gauge & first aid kit) is a dealer installed non-Toyota item provided on Toyota models as standard equipment.

In Oman, the nationwide parts and service network of Saud Bahwan Automotive supports Toyota’s outstanding product quality.

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BankDhofar launches Iftar campaign MUSCAT: Reiterating its support to the community and extending its social responsibility initiatives during the holy month of Ramadan, BankDhofar has announced the launch of the Iftar campaign in collaboration with the Oman Charitable Organisation (OCO). Sami Omar Al Zadjali, executive manager at BankDhofar, said: “This initiative comes within the framework of our concentrated efforts to cement BankDhofar role as a responsible organisation.

We are committed to contribute to the development of the community through various channels, hence we joined hands with a number of organisations to make it accessible for people to donate through BankDhofar platforms. Our CSR initiatives are ongoing throughout the year and we have seen a growing re-

sponse from the public in the holy month of Ramadan.”

Iftar meals The Iftar campaign allows customers to contribute to the programme through BankDhofar various channels, including internet banking, mobile application, CDM network and also via direct cash deposit to account number 01040609090001 at any of the bank branches across the Sultanate. The programme provides Iftar meals for families and individuals who need support of the community during the holy month.

In another initiative, BankDhofar joined hands with the Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs to give the opportunity to those who would like to pay their Zakat to deposit to account number 01041226295001 via internet banking, mobile application,

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CDM network and direct cash deposit at all BankDhofar in all parts of Oman.

BankDhofar strongly believes in supporting the local community and works to promote such initiatives among its employees and customers. The bank provides a platform for those who would like to contribute to the wellbeing of the society via voluntary work or by donations.

ODC takes part in ISM education fair MUSCAT: Oman Dental College, the only higher education institute dedicated to the field of dentistry in the nation, participated in the 9th annual ISM Higher Education Fair and Guidance Seminar.

Such seminars are vital to ODC’s goal of encouraging expatriate enrolment at the college and furthering the profession of dentistry nationwide. ODC’s student body comprises 18 nationalities.

Oman Dental College was one of several prestigious higher education institutions invited to participate in guiding the next generation of business leaders in the nation.

Partnership It has partnered with a number of pro bono organisations in different parts of the Sultanate, including: Dar Al Atta’a, Oman Association for the Disabled, Oman Charitable Organisation, Association of Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities, Environment Society of Oman, Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs, etc.

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Exciting Ramadan incentives for Nissan Maxima customers Travel Point organises trip to Nasa for Indian School Muscat students MUSCAT: Vacations, the outbound leisure division of Travel Point, Oman’s largest travel and hospitality consortium, has organised a trip to Nasa for the Indian School Muscat students from June 9-21. The group consists of 70 students accompanied by nine teachers.

The touring students will undertake a five-day programme at the Kennedy Space Center and NASA and travel to Miami, Washington and New York City. Along with the program at Nasa, the students will also visit popular tourist attractions like ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not’ Museum, Magic Kingdom, Sea World, Universal Studios, the Smithsonian Museum, the Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist steamboat, Liberty Island and Battery Park and take guided tours of New York City and Washington.

Sunil Prabhakar, CEO commented, “Travel Point has been extremely happy and excited to organise this educational trip for the students of Indian School Muscat.

The itinerary is fun-filled and our local ground partners in the USA are proficient. We hope the students benefit from this trip and also enjoy themselves as they travel and have this novel experience.”

Vacations by Travel Point has over 10 years of experience in organising such guided educational tours for students to many other

Travel Point has been extremely happy and excited to organise this educational trip for the students of Indian School Muscat. We hope the students benefit from this trip and also enjoy themselves as they travel and have this novel experience Sunil Prabhakar CEO, Travel Point

countries worldwide. They have also been successful in organising Fixed Group Departures for families to various destinations for their holidays.

MUSCAT: Nissan Oman from the house of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles (SBA) is offering a wide range of rewards for the patrons of Nissan Maxima.

Assuring its customers of a special buying experience, Nissan Oman has worked out attractive bargains that customers of Nissan Maxima are guaranteed to find interesting.

The ongoing ‘Season of Rewards’ offer ensures that customers can enjoy attractive cash gift, free periodic maintenance service package, fuel card, free registration and extended mileage warranty. With unlimited benefits on offer, this is the right season to book a Nissan Maxima known for its comfort quotient, smoothness and power.

Under the ‘Season of Rewards’

offer, customers can avail an assured cash gift of OMR1,000 on buying Nissan Maxima.

Customers buying Nissan Maxima will get a scratch and win card which will entitle them to two assured gifts comprising free periodic maintenance service upto lifetime of the car (minimum assured 1 year/ 10,000km PMS; offer includes new service intervals

of (10,000km) and free fuel up to OMR1,000 (minimum assured of OMR50).

Nissan Maxima patrons can enjoy extra benefits such as free registration, 6 years unlimited mileage extended warranty and loyalty card benefits among others.

Loyal customers stand to enjoy additional benefits on purchase of a second Nissan vehicle in the fam-

ily. 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.

Customers can avail a special EMI rate of OMR174 (terms and conditions apply) on Nissan Maxima. SBA has designed some easy and convenient financing options to ease the convenience of owning a Nissan Maxima. Flexible EMIs can also be tailor-made for any individual requirement from inhouse auto finance team.

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.

PROMOTION

3 lucky winners walk home with Toyota Corollas from Geepas mega ‘Shop & Win’ MUSCAT: Geepas, leading consumer electronics brand, concluded the 3-month-long mega ‘Shop & Win’ promotion that ran all across Oman.

The final raffle draw took place on Sunday at Nesto Hypermarket, Mabelah, Oman. Three lucky winners walked home with three brand new Toyota Corollas, says a press release.

The lucky winners of the Toyota Corollas are: Ibrahim Salih Al Balushi, coupon number: 15044, Rashis Al Habsi, coupon number: 185616 and Jameela Al Balushi, coupon Number: 37712.

The grand raffle draw was held in the presence of Usuf Al Ghabri, key official from Ministry of Commerce and Industry, along with

Sajeer KTK, country managerGeepas, Haris, director of Nesto Hypermarket, among other key officials and representatives.

More than 60 winners walked away with brand new Geepas washing machines, televisions, refrigerators, cooking ranges and much more exciting prizes. Group brands, Royalford, providing pre-

mium tableware & kitchenware, and Clarkford, exclusive brand of fashionable watches also teamed up together to be a part of the Mega ‘Shop &Win’ Promotion.

Customers entered the promotion by purchasing products from ranges across all three brands i.e.

Geepas, Royalford & Clarkford.

With every spend of OMR10, cus-

tomers got a chance to get one coupon to enter the ‘Shop & Win’ Promotion raffle draw, and stand chances to winning three brand new Toyota Corollas along with top-of-the-line range of Geepas refrigerators, televisions, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners etc.

Nizar T. N, director of Operations, Western International Group, parent company of Geepas said, “The Mega ‘Shop & Win’ promotion was immensely successful. We have connected very well with our loyal customers and we are happy to have given back to them in such grand fashion. I am sure this will maximise the brand performance and growth in the years to come.”

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cross to give Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech no chance after he had made several fine saves to put Czech Republic within sight of an unlikely draw

STAR OF THE DAY: Spain’s defender Gerard Pique (front) is congratulated by Spain’s defender Jordi

Alba following his goal during the Euro 2016 Group D football match against Czech Republic. – AFP LOOKING AHEAD

TOULOSE: Reigning champions Spain left it late but Gerard Pique’s 87th-minute header earned them a deserved 1-0 victory over a dogged Czech Republic in their Euro 2016 Group D opener on Monday.

Pique headed in Andres Iniesta’s “incredible” cross to give Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech no chance after he had made several fine saves to put his side within sight of an unlikely draw.

Cech reacted well to deny Alvaro Morata and David Silva in the first half while Czech defender Roman Hubnik deflected Morata’s shot against his own post.

Spain were given a fright when a stretching Hubnik forced a save from David de Gea and Cesc Fabregas made a goalline clearance to keep out Theodor Gebre Selassie’s header.

But Pique’s late intervention ensured the champions began with a victory to join Croatia on three points, a result which delighted King Felipe VI who congratulated the players after the match.

“We struggled a bit during the first half and we’d already had a lot of chances,” Pique told journalists.

“In the second half, we were lucky to score,” he added, before paying tribute to his brilliant team mate with the observation: “Iniesta’s pass was incredible.”

Czech Republic started aggressively, but Cech was kept busy during the first half, setting the tone of the match with stops from Morata

TOULOSE: If bookmakers introduced a bet on who would be named official man-of-the-match at tournaments, Andres Iniesta would be a short-priced favourite in every Spain match at Euro 2016. Given that honour in the World Cup final of 2010, he is still going strong six years later, with more than 30 major trophies for club and country.

The 32-year-old midfielder was again named for the individual honours after Spain’s 1-0 win over the Czech Republic in Group D on Monday, earned by his precise cross for Gerard Pique to head in a late winner.

As an integral part of the side who won the last two European Championships either side of that World Cup triumph, he now bears even more responsibility as the main midfield cog since Barcelona club mate Xavi Hernandez retired from international football.

and Silva, who was making his 100th appearance.

Spain’s rhythm improved as Czech intensity dipped, and while coach Pavel Vrba’s ploy of employing two full backs on the right flank to deal with Jordi Alba was initially successful, the left back began to find space.

Both Alba and Silva forced stops from Cech, while Tomas Necid struck a shot at De Gea before half time. “I think we played well,” Pique continued. “We controlled the match but the ball just didn’t want to go in.”

“We took the initiative throughout the match,” added Spain coach Vicente del Bosque. “We dominated.”

The Czechs swapped their aggressive approach for more disciplined containment after the

Not that it appears to be taking any great toll, judging

by Monday’s performance.

“I always try to have high responsibility,” he said.

“That’s how I’ve always done it. It’s all about a collective game and we all have to give that bit of ourselves.”

After so many big games for Barcelona and Spain he was hardly going to be surprised that the Czechs defended in numbers and attempted to stop the quick passing through the middle that has opened up defences down the years.

“It’s not the first time we’ve had that kind of game,” Iniesta added in his understated way.

“It means opponents have a lot of respect for the way we play. You have to be calm and keep going forward. They had chances, but that’s the way we play. It’s a question of patience.

We had a tough first game but we’re very happy to start with three points and we’ve taken a step forward.” - Reuters

break, although Morata’s cross forced Hubnik into a deflected error which beat Cech but bounced back off the post.

Vrba’s side also served warning that they were capable of extending their opponents’ miserable run of failing to win any of their opening tournament matches since 2008 with Hubnik and Gebre Selassie going close.

Ladislav Krejci was on hand to make a superb last-ditch tackle on substitute Thiago Alcantara as a Czech defence that conceded 14 during the qualifiers kept Spain’s wealth of attacking talent at bay.

Del Bosque introduced Aritz Aduriz for Morata, but it was an unlikely candidate, Pique, who ultimately secured the winning start for the champions. - Reuters

G R OU P E M AT C H R E P O R T

Ireland own goal hands Sweden opening draw

MOMENT OF JOY: Germany’s midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, right, celebrates with coach Joachim Loew, left, after scoring. – AFP

Hard work starts now, says Loew LILLE: Germany coach Joachim Loew said his team would need work hard in order to suppress the attacking threat of Poland when the two sides meet in Euro 2016 on Thursday in a match likely to determine the winner of Group C. Germany won their opener 2-0 against Ukraine on Sunday thanks to a 19th-minute header from stand-in centre back Shkodran Mustafi and stoppage-time goal from Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Yet they relied on three fine saves from keeper Manuel Neuer and a goal line clearance by Jerome Boateng to take the points.

“We have both won,” Loew said of his side and Poland, who beat Northern Ireland 1-0 thanks to an Arkadiusz Milik goal. “So the game is really important for the future of the group. I think we will really have to put in some work.”

Germany and Poland played each other twice in the tournament’s qualifying competition, winning one match each.

“Poland are in any case a strong

team. We’ve played them twice and of course we lost once. With (Robert) Lewandowski they are strong in attack. Like Ukraine a little, they have dangerous players going forward.”

Toni Kroos, who was man of the match, admitted Germany had come under pressure in the final 15 minutes of the first half when Ukraine laid siege to their goal.

“We weren’t so strong and we couldn’t have complained if we had conceded,” he said.

“I can’t think of any chances in the second half. We are not at the level we want to achieve but it’s a good start,” he added.

Germany survived until halftime, when coach Loew was able to help restore order. “It’s normal that there’s a phase when you’re not so in control,” Kroos said. “He said that we needed to get back to the point when we started.”

Loew was also full of praise for Schweinsteiger. “I’m very pleased that after all he’s been through, the weeks and months, he has made a real comeback.” - Reuters

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PARIS: A Ciaran Clark own goal earned Sweden a fortunate 1-1 draw against a spirited Ireland side in their Euro 2016 Group E opener at the Stade de France on Monday.

Returning to the scene of Thierry Henry’s infamous handball for France that crushed their 2010 World Cup qualifying dreams in an unforgettable playoff, Ireland were the better side for most of the game.

They were rewarded for their domination three minutes into the second period when Wes Hoolahan scored with a splendid half-volley.

However, they then lost their composure under Swedish pressure and centre back Clark headed a Zlatan Ibrahimovic cross into his own net in the 71st minute.

“The boys were unlucky but we’ll take the point. We created a lot of chances,” said Hoolahan.

“In the first half we were excellent and at the start of the second as well. The boys should be proud of themselves, it’s a great point in the end.”

Drawn in a tough group that also features Belgium and Italy, who meet in Lyon later on Monday, the two sides now face a battle to reach the last 16.

After both were eliminated in the first round at the 2012 European Championship, Sweden and Ireland had a point to prove.

The Irish had the first clear chance in the 10th minute when Jeff Hendrick’s attempt from just outside the box was saved by Andreas Isaksson.

LUCKY DRAW: Sweden’s players celebrate a goal helped in by Ireland defender Ciaran Clark (not in

picture) during the Euro 2016 Group E football match at the Stade de France stadium. – AFP

John O’Shea, in front of an open goal, then missed the ball by millimetres after Clark headed on a corner.

Misplaced passes Sweden were toothless in attack and misplaced several routine passes.

Ireland came close again on the half hour, Robbie Brady’s missile from 18 metres shaving the bar.

Three minutes later Hendrick’s curled effort smashed against the

woodwork as Ireland built some momentum but they could not make their domination count.

They continued to push forward after the break and in the 48th minute half of the Stade de France roared with joy as Hoolahan produced a delightful shot from Seamus Coleman’s centre.

It spurred Sweden into action and Ireland defended stoutly until Ibrahimovic broke down the left, a rare foray by the striker, and his cross

was nodded into the net by Clark.

With 10 minutes left Irish coach Martin O’Neill sent on Robbie Keane for Hoolahan as his men refused to settle for a draw.

Ibrahimovic then went close in the 83rd minute, failing to connect with Martin Olsson’s cross.

Sweden, who remained unbeaten against Ireland in seven competitive matches, next face Italy on Friday. Ireland take on Belgium on Saturday. - Reuters

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WALES’ HENNESSEY HOPES JAB WILL GET HIM FIGHTING FIT FOR ENGLAND

Hungary’s Kiraly to become oldest player at Euro The balding keeper is universally recognised by his trademark jogging bottoms, first worn to protect his knees from rough surface

BORDEAUX: Hungary’s Gabor Kiraly, one of the great goalkeeping eccentrics, is poised to become the oldest player to appear at a European Championship in Tuesday’s opening Group F fixture against Austria.

Aged 40 and two months, he will overtake German Lothar Matthaeus’s record, set at Euro 2000.

The balding keeper is universally recognised by his trademark jogging bottoms, first worn to protect his knees from rough surfaces.

Forced one day to change from black ones to grey, he has kept the colour ever since as one of numerous superstitions.

Playing against his country’s longstanding rivals will revive

happy memories for Kiraly, although his mind will have to delve back a long way.

It was 18 years ago that he made his international debut against the Austrians and saved a penalty from Toni Polster after just four minutes. Despite a three-year gap between 2006-09, he has slowly added to his tally of international appearances, becoming the most capped Hungarian with 103 and seeing off challengers for the jersey with heroic performances in the two playoff victories over Norway.

Meanwhile, he has appeared for three German clubs and five in England before coming full circle and returning to his first Hungarian team, Haladas.

Aged 40 and two months, Gabor Kiraly will overtake German Lothar Matthaeus’ record, set at Euro 2000

Having finished only third in their qualifying group behind Northern Ireland and Romania, Hungary are one of the countries to have benefited from UEFA’s expansion of the finals to 24 teams, enabling them to reach a first major tournament since the 1986 World Cup. Austria, in contrast, surprised many observers by strolling through their group.

Nine wins and a draw even propelled them into the top 10 of FIFA’s world rankings for June, although they benefited from playing some modest opposition.

Narrow home wins against Malta and Albania and home defeats

by Turkey and the Netherlands since qualifying may have dented some of the initial optimism but Swiss coach Marcel Koller is expected to persevere with his hightempo pressing game.

They will use the versatile Bayern Munich defender David Alaba as a midfielder with licence to go forward in support of Marc Janko, the lanky striker who scored five goals in qualifying. - Reuters B R AV E C O A C H

England do not lack ‘passion or desire’ LENS: England manager Roy Hodgson has hit out at critics who have questioned his team’s patriotism and desire ahead of their European Championship clash against Wales in Lens on Thursday.

Wales striker Gareth Bale last week said his team had “more passion and pride” than England, who “big themselves up before they’ve done anything”.

Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev also labelled Hodgson’s men the weakest seeded team in the Euro 2016 prior to Saturday’s draw with England.

“I’ve been in the game sufficiently long to know every opponent has got an opinion,” Hodgson told reporters.

“The other day it was Akinfeev saying we were the worst seeded team and now it’s Gareth Bale.

They can have those opinions but I don’t have any doubts personally about our patriotism or desire and that’s the important thing.”

England midfielder Eric Dier, who scored the opener in Saturday’s draw, said the match against Wales was identical to a Premier League game. “I think it might be a bit less like an international game and a bit more of an English game, especially with the players involved,” said the Tottenham Hotspur player.

“It might be a bit different to all the other games you’ve seen in the tournament, so I think that’s good for the spectators as well. It’s a massive game for them and for us.”

STAYING FOCUSSED: England’s Roy Hodgson instructs players during training session. – Reuters

England, who are bidding for their first major international title since the 1966 World Cup, will end their Group B campaign against Slovakia on June 20.

‘Kane not good enough’ Harry Kane’s performance against Russia was not good enough and he could have no complaints if Jamie Vardy replaced him for England’s Group B clash with Wales in Lens on Thursday, former England striker Alan Shearer said.

The Tottenham Hotspur striker, the Premier League’s leading scorer last season, failed to shine in England’s opening match and, according to Shearer, lacked energy.

Leicester City’s title-winning striker Vardy had to kick his heels

on the bench in Marseille where England were held 1-1. “(England coach) Roy Hodgson would be within his rights to tell Harry Kane that his performance in Saturday’s draw against Russia was not good enough and he has to improve or he will change things up front — and rightly so,” Shearer told the BBC. “I am a huge fan of Kane, and he has had another fantastic season for Tottenham, but he looked very leggy and tired against Russia on Saturday.”

Shearer still expects Kane to lead England’s line against Wales, but says he needs to step up.

“I would not alter anything about England’s starting XI or the system they played in Marseille for their next game against

Wales,” he said.

“I would tell Kane — and also Raheem Sterling, whose final ball was yet again very poor — that, although I am going to stick with you, if you do not do better then I will make those changes during the Wales game. It is up to them to respond.”

Kane played as the central prong in a three-man attack against Russia with Adam Lallana impressive on the right and Sterling less so on the left despite plenty of the ball.

Kane only touched the ball once in Russia’s penalty area.

“Just because you have one bad game does not mean you are a bad player and Kane will be looking to Hodgson to give him another opportunity,” Shearer said. — Reuters

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RONALDO, PEPE DESERVE ACTING OSCARS, ARS, SAYS ICELAND COACH LAGERBACK

PORTUGAL’S NEW OPTIMISM Quaresma, Ronaldo would make Portugal one of most entertaining teams in the tournament

ST ETIENNE: The resurgence of mercurial forward Ricardo Quaresma has raised Portugal’s hopes for Euro 2016 even though it is still far from certain whether he will start against Iceland on Tuesday. Quaresma was given a rare start in the final warm-up match against Estonia on Wednesday and responded with a virtuoso performance, even overshadowing Cristiano Ronaldo, as Portugal hit seven goals without reply.

There was a “trivela”, a “rabona” and a stunning dinked

FOOTBALL

England can beat Wales, says Beckham LONDON: England will beat Wales in their Euro 2016 Group B clash in Lens on Thursday if they match the team spirit of Chris Coleman’s side, according to former captain David Beckham.

Wales top the group after their 2-1 victory over Slovakia at the weekend while England were held 1-1 by Russia in Marseille.

“It’s a big game,” Beckham said in a BBC interview.

“I think we will win but I don’t think it’s going to be easy. Chris Coleman has done such a great job and Wales have a great team spirit. It’s going to be a challenging game.”

Beckham, at London’ Queen’s Club for the traditional grasscourt warm-up ahead of the Wimbledon tennis championships, said England’s players would go into the match buoyant despite conceding a stoppagetime equaliser against Russia.

“We played well and the performance was great but the goal at the end was unfortunate,” said Beckham, who captained England at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups and 2004 European Championship.

“If we had scored the second goal, we would have raved about

Former England captain David Beckham encourages team

the performance. But they played with the passion the fans want to see and the energy and didn’t seem to care too much about being on the big stage. So that was good to see.”

England will be wary of Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale for a match that many predict will be like a Premier League tussle.

“It will be a great match to watch,” Beckham said.

“Bale has had a great season and scored a great goal (against Slovakia).” - Reuters

goal and his exuberance rubbed off on his team mates as Portugal played with a verve that was missing from their qualifying campaign when they ground out seven successive wins by singlegoal margins.

Coach Fernando Santos must now decide whether he wants to throw the always unpredictable Quaresma into the Euro 2016 fray, which would almost certainly be at the expense of former Manchester United forward Nani.

An attack featuring Quaresma and Ronaldo would make Portu-

gal one of the most entertaining teams in the tournament but Santos, the wily former Greece coach, was making no promises even after the win over Estonia.

“It’s not a case of Quaresma plus 10, it’s Quaresma and another 22. There are 23 players in the squad and all have equal chances of playing but it’s an excellent headache to have,” he said.

Nani, who in complete contrast to Quaresma often suffers from a lack of self-confidence, remained unruffled as his place came under threat. “I’ve never

had a guaranteed place,” he said.

“I’m always prepared to fight for my place. It’s not a good sign when you don’t have to fight for your place. Our aim is to win the title and we have to believe in all the players.”

Portugal will need all the creative talent they can muster in the Group F match in St Etienne against an Iceland side who are making their debut in a major tournament and are notoriously hard to break down. Quaresma was raised at the Sporting Lisbon youth academy at the same

time as Ronaldo and many felt then that Quaresma was the more likely of the pair to set the football world alight.

Instead, Ronaldo went on to become three-times world player of the year while Quaresma’s misfortunes have included being kicked out of Turkish club Besiktas for indiscipline and missing out on three successive World Cups.

He has, though, always been a crowd pleaser and Portuguese fans will hope that he will finally get a chance. - Reuters

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S P O R S CRICKET

England recall Bairstow for one-dayers LONDON: England recalled Jonny Bairstow to their One-day International (ODI) and Twenty20 squads on Monday following his outstanding form in the Test series win over Sri Lanka.

The wicketkeeper-batsman scored 387 runs, including two centuries, and was named man of the series after the final Test at Lord’s ended in a draw.

“I’m delighted to be back in the limited-overs squads. I feel like I’m striking the ball well,” Bairstow told reporters.

The five-match one-day series against Sri Lanka starts in Nottingham on June 21. The one-off Twenty20 game is in Southampton on July 5.

ODI squad: Eoin Morgan (captain), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Steven Finn, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Moeen Ali, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, James Vince, David Willey, Chris Woakes.

T20 squad: Eoin Morgan (captain), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Tymal Mills, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, James Vince, David Willey. - Reuters

Rain frustrates England and Sri Lanka at Lord’s SCOREBOARD

England 1st innings: 416 Sri Lanka 1st innings: 288 England 2nd innings: 233 for 7 declared Sri Lanka 2nd innings D. Karunaratne not out 37 K. Silva lbw Anderson 16 K. Mendis not out 17 Extras (b-1, lb-6, nb-1) 8 Total (1 wkts, 24.2 overs) 78 Fall of wickets: 1-45.

Bowling: S. Broad 11-4-27-0 (nb-1); J. Anderson 9-2-27-1; C. Woakes 2-1-7-0; M. Ali 2-1-4-0; J. Root 0.2-0-6-0.

Sri Lanka, chasing 362 for victory, went from 32 for no wicket to 78 for one between the showers but neither side had any chance of forcing victory and England won the series 2-0

LONDON: The third and final Test between England and Sri Lanka ended in a draw after persistent rain allowed only 12.2 overs of play on the last day at Lord’s on Monday.

Sri Lanka, chasing 362 for victory, went from 32 for no wicket to 78 for one between the showers but neither side had any chance of forcing victory and England won the series 2-0.

England fast bowler James Anderson trapped Kaushal Silva lbw for 16 with an excellent inswinging delivery to claim the only wicket. Dimuth Karunaratne finished unbeaten on 37 with Kusal Mendis on 17.

Mendis hit the last ball of the match by Joe Root for six before the rain returned.

Jonny Bairstow was named man-of-the-match and England’s man of the series. Bairstow made a Test-best 167 not out in the first innings at Lord’s and in the series as a whole scored 387 runs at an average of 129, including two hundreds.

Bairstow has been in superb batting form since making 150 not out his maiden Test century, against

DESERVING WINNERS: England’s Jonny Bairstow, left, and Alastair Cook pose with the winners’ trophy

at Lord’s on Monday. – Reuters

South Africa in Cape Town in January. The Sri Lanka series also saw wicket-keeper Bairstow hold 19 catches, although doubts about his glovework persisted after he grassed a couple of routine chances.

England won the first Test at Headingley by an innings and 88 runs, before defeating Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second Test at the Riverside. Kaushal Silva was Sri Lanka’s man-of-the-series.

Silva, who made a stylish 79 in the first innings of this match, said: “I’ve missed out on a hundred at Lord’s three times, hopefully I’ll get another chance next time.”

Sri Lanka resumed on Monday on 32 without loss. Karunaratne was 19 not out and Silva unbeaten on 12. In overcast conditions, staying at the crease against the Eng-

land new-ball duo of Broad and Anderson was going to be a tough task for Sri Lanka, let alone reaching a target that would set a new record for the highest fourth-innings total to win a Test at Lord’s, surpassing the West Indies’ 344 for one against England in 1984.

Monday’s first over saw Silva edge Broad just short of England captain Alastair Cook at first slip.

But Anderson, England’s all-time leading Test-wicket taker, struck when Silva, padding up after failing to pick an inswinger going against the Lord’s slipe, was lbw for 16.

No sooner had Silva been dismissed then the umpires took the players off the field for rain. But the weather relented for play to resume after tea.

New batsman Mendis was fortu-

KARTING

nate when, trying to evade a Broad bouncer, a top edge sailed over wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow’s head for four.

Sri Lanka to complain Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Cricket president Thilanga Sumathipala has said they will lodge a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against an “unacceptable” reprieve for England batsman Alex Hales in the third Test.

Nuwan Pradeep clean bowled Hales, then on 58, in England’s second innings on Sunday but it was adjudged a no-ball by umpire Rod Tucker, even though replays suggested a fraction of the paceman’s shoe was behind the popping crease. Hales capitalised on the reprieve to score 94 before he

was finally dismissed but his reprieve prompted the visitors to briefly unfurl a Sri Lankan flag from the balcony in a perceived mark of protest.

“The management on tour is very sad about that decision and it will be reported to the ICC,” Sumathipala, who termed it “unacceptable”, said.

Coach Graham Ford, who complained to match referee Andy Pycroft after Sunday’s play, played down the unfurling of the flag by the team, who have already surrendered the three-test series after crushing defeats in Leeds and Durham.

The SLC chief, however, saw it differently.

“The flag is a symbol,” Sumathipala said. “It is a mark to say we are not happy with the decision. (It was unfurled) To show solidarity and fight back.”

Ford said Tucker had apologised for the mistake and the coach was of the view that front-foot no-ball calls should be taken out of the onfield umpire’s hand.

England paceman James Anderson was reprimanded for “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game” during the match, the ICC said in a statement. - Agencies

TENNIS

Al Rawahi wins third place at WSK Night races in Italy Oman tennis players to train in France

MUSCAT: Young Abdullah Al Rawahi of Oman Karting Team clinched third place in the WSK Night Edition races at Adria International Raceway in Italy on Sunday night.

Abdullah Al Rawahi’s success which came in the KZ2 category is his first major karting achievement of Oman in Europe. Italys’s Alessandro Pelizzari won the race while Russia’s Ivan Chubarov settled for the second place.

After the race, an elated Abdullah Al Rawahi said: “The participation in a such championship was a big challenge as the competition has attracted the best kart drivers from different countries.”

Coach Hamad Al Wahaibi, said: “Abdullah Al Rawahi’s achievement in a top European karting championship is a source of pride to the Sultanate.”

Al Rawahi will now be heading to Germany for another inter-

national karting championship, which will be followed by the World Karting Association Championship in Belgium and the world championship in Sweden.

He is also expected to participate in the second round of the World Karting Association Championship in the coming months and is expected to represent the Sultanate in the finals of the Karting Championship scheduled for November in Italy.

MUSCAT: Oman national tennis players will undergo a training camp in France as part of their preparations for the Davis Cup Group Four competition to be organised in Jordan.

According to a statement issued by the Oman Tennis Association (OTA) on Monday, the national teams committee, headed by Siddique Al Hashmi, has decided to send the team to France for a training camp from June 25 to July 9.

Al Nabhani brothers Mohammed and Khalid will be the key players for the Sultanate’s squad while the committee has decided to have a competition among the other players who have been

called up for the camp to decide who will join Al Nabhani duo.

After a series of matches, the top two will join the national team for the Davis Cup duty.

The list of players called up for the camp include Abdullah Al Barwani,Younis Al Rawahi, Abdulrahman Al Hajri, Zakariya Al Suleimani, Fawaz Al Mandhari, Abdulmalik Al Aufi and Amran Al Balushi.

The Davis Cup Group Four competition, which takes place in Jordan from July 12 to 16, will see participation of teams from Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen and Tajikistan.

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SPORTS Chahal stars as India rout Zimbabwe SCOREBOARD

ZIMBABWE H. Masakadza c J. Bumrah b B. Sran 9 C. Chibhabha lbw D. Kulkarni 21 P. Moor lbw B. Sran 1 V Sibanda c K. Jadhav b Y. Chahal 53 Sikandar Raza c K. Jadhav b Y. Chahal 16 E. Chigumbura lbw Y. Chahal 0 R. Mutumbami c MS. Dhoni b J. Bumrah 2 A. Cremer not out 7 T. Chatara b D. Kulkarni 2 T. Muzarabani lbw A. Patel 5 S. Williama absent hurt Extras (lb-4, w-5, nb-1) 10 Total (all out; 34.3 overs) 126 Fall of wickets: 1-19, 2-21, 3-39, 4-106, 5-106, 6-107, 7-112, 8-115, 9-126.

It was a dominant performance yet again from India whose bowlers first skittled the hosts for 126 in 34.3 overs and the batsmen hardly broke a sweat to

Bowling: B. Sran 6-1-17-2, D. Kulkarni 9-131-2, J. Bumrah 6-0-27-1, A. Patel 7.3-0-22-1, Y. Chahal 6-2-25-3.

INDIA L. Rahul b Chibhabha 33 K. Nair lbw Sikandar Raza 39 A. Rayudu not out 41 M. Pandey not out 4 Extras (lb-1, w-9,nb-2) 12 Total (2 wkts, 26.5 overs) 129 Fall of wickets: 1-58, 2-125.

Bowling: T. Chatara 8-1-40-0, T. Muzarabani 3-1-13-0, C. Chibhabha 9-1-31-1, A. Cremer 3-0-17-0, E. Chigumbura 2-0-20-0, Sikandar Raza 1.5-0-7-1.

achieve the target in just 26.5 overs

HARARE: A clinical India clinched the three-match One-day International (ODI) series against Zimbabwe, pulling off another fine all-round show to crush the minnows by eight wickets for an unassailable 2-0 lead, here on Monday.

It was a dominant performance yet again from the new-look Indian side whose bowlers first skittled the hosts for a lowly 126 in 34.3 overs and the batsmen hardly broke a sweat to get past the target in only 26.5 overs.

If India manage a ‘whitewash’ by winning the third ODI on Wednesday, then it would be a hat-trick of series wins for the Indian teams, maintaining a clean slate in the Af-

DOMINANT DISPLAY: India’s Axar Patel, right, makes an appeal against Zimbabwe’s Taurai Muzarabani during their second ODI at the Harare Sports Club on Monday. – AFP

rican nation after their victories in 2013 and 2015.

If young leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (three for 25) broke the backbone of the Zimbabwe middle-order, it was Ambati Rayudu who hit 41 off 44 balls to finish the game with a flourish.

With the target hardly posing any challenge, last match’s centurion KL Rahul (33) added 58 runs in company of Karun Nair (39 off

68 balls) for the opening stand.

The Rayudu-Nair pair added 67 runs for the second wicket. Nair, on his part, got much-needed confidence with some runs under his belt but the manner in which he played was more about self preservation on a slightly tricky track.

When Nair was finally gone trying to sweep a straight delivery from Graeme Cremer, India needed only two runs which Manish Pan-

HOCKEY

dey completed with a boundary. But it was Rayudu, who hit a flurry of boundaries -- seven in all to finish the match with 23.1 overs to spare.

With ball darting around a bit, the Indian batsmen were cautious and Nair for one was lucky to get a reprieve when he edged one off Tendai Chatara only to find that the bowler had overstepped.

He celebrated his charmed life with a down the ground hit off

the very next ball. Nair also drove and pulled Chatara for a couple of boundaries to settle down into a good rhythm. Chatara was also handed some rough treatment from Rahul who got a couple of boundaries with a cover drive and a cut shot. He also got a couple of boundaries off seamer Taurai Muzarabani.

Rahul looked solid for at least another half-century but he dragged one from Chamu Chibhabha onto his stumps. He had four boundaries in his 50-ball knock.

Rayudu, who was unusually subdued during his half century in the first game, started with a couple of boundaries off Chatara followed by a couple of fours each off Elton Chigumbura and Chibhabha.

When Rayudu came into bat, Nair was on 22 but was on even keel with his junior partner by the time they reached the mid-30s score.

In the end, it was another lopsided contest that went India’s way with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni not needing to even wear his leg guards for the second time in a row.

Earlier, Chahal scalped three wickets as India produced another professional bowling effort to dismiss a fragile Zimbabwe batting line-up for 126.

Zimbabwe lost their last seven wickets for 20 runs to be bundled out in 34.3 overs. Indian pacers Barinder Sran (two for 17) and Dhawal Kulkarni (two for 31) performed their duties early on before leggie Chahal joined the party.

Zimbabwe chose to open with Hamilton Masakadaza (9) and Chamu Chibhabha (21) this time but the move did not work as lack of application from the top-order left them struggling at 39 for three in 10 overs. - PTI

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Belgium edge India, Britain rout Korea, Australia down Germany LONDON: Indian captain PR Sreejesh’s lacklustre show under the bar saw the team succumb to a 1-2 defeat by Belgium in the 36th Champions Trophy at the Lee Valley Hockey Centre here on Monday.

Sreejesh would be disappointed to concede two goals through his pads against the dominant Belgians, resulting in India’s first loss in three outings of the ongoing Champions Trophy.

Alexander Hendrickx converted a penalty corner in the 25th minute and India equalised through Devender Walmiki five minutes later, but Jerome Truyens won the day for the Belgians through his field goal in the 44th.

This loss leaves India on four points from three outings. They will now play South Korea on Tuesday. This was the first win for Belgium in three outings. They join India and hosts Great Britain on four points each from three matches.

Britain outplayed South Korea

4-1 for their first win in the tournament, while world champions Australia consolidated their position atop the standings with a 4-3 victory over Germany. Australia are now on seven points, while Germany are at the bottom with just two points. South Korea have logged three points in as many games.

Goals from German captain Florian Fuchs in the 12th minute and Tobias Hauke in the 14th gave Germany a two-goal lead in the first quarter before Australia’s strikers got into action.

Glenn Turner (17tth) and Tristian White (22nd) made flash strikes for Australia in the space of five minutes to draw parity, but an open play goal by Fuchs put the Germans ahead in the 30th minute.

In the fast-paced encounter, a part of which was played in rain, Australia gradually seized the initiative. Blake Govers restored parity at 3-3 with a penalty corner conversion in the 40th

minute, and the match-winner came through a field goal by Aran Zalewski in the 51st minute.

The loss seems to have dashed Germany’s hopes of making the final as they now have just two points from three games. David Condon scored two goals for Great Britain, who opened the scoring through a seventh minute penalty stroke conversion by Ashley Johnson. The stroke was awarded because of an obstruction committed on captain Barry Middleton in the goalmouth by goalkeeper Hong Doo-pyo.

Condon leaned forward to deflect a cross from left for Britain’s second goal in the 18th minute, but the Koreans shot back with a penalty corner conversion by You Seung-ju four minutes later.

Alistair Brogdon got into goalscoring action in the 33rd minute on a penalty corner and Condon rounded off the scoring with another field goal in the 46th. - PTI

Young Star and Asfandyar XI win at PSC Ramadan tourney MUSCAT: Young Star and Asfandyar XI advance to next round of Pakistan Social Club-organized Omantel presented Ramadan tape ball cricket tournament.

In the matches played on Sun-

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Mark tops Volkswagen PowerPlay qualifier MUSCAT: The Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club recently conducted the eighth and final qualifying round of the Volkswagen PowerPlay 2016 Series, a unique golfing tournament exclusively sponsored by Volkswagen Oman, represented by Wattayah Motors.

The recent game marks the end of the qualifying events of the 2016 tournament and saw Mark Evans, Puli Sharma, and Nick Lewis as the top scorers with 52, 51 and 49 points respectively. As with the previous qualifiers, this latest event saw the participation of over 40 talented golfers from across the capital. The Grand Final is to be played in October 2016.

Andrew Squires, the General Manager of Volkswagen Oman, said: “The Volkswagen PowerPlay

FIRST PLACE: Mark Evans receives his first prize. – Supplied photo

tournament is easily one of the most unique and technical golf tournaments in Oman, offering players a unique risk versus reward mechanism that adds a new layer of depth to the game. Launched in 2014, the Volkswagen PowerPlay Series has grown in popularity over the past two years and has emerged as one of the must-play golf tournaments in the country.”

“On behalf of Volkswagen Oman, I would also like to congratulate the winners of each of the qualifiers so far, as well as wish the very best of luck to all the players in the upcoming Grand Final,” he added.

The Volkswagen PowerPlay series sees players enjoy an innovative format of gameplay, which is unique in the Sultanate. The for-

mat for the Grand Final will see all Order of Merit contestants offered the chance of additional risk holes, with unlimited PowerPlay options available across all 18 holes in the final. This exciting format of golf adds another dimension to the game, which makes it dramatic and intensely competitive, with winners more often than not being decided on count backs.

Now that all eight Volkswagen PowerPlay qualifying rounds have concluded, each player’s best four rounds will be collated, which will then produce a Grand Final Order of Merit. Through this unique format, any player within the top 30 stands a chance of winning the Grand Final, which will consist of up to 60 players in the main field in October 2016.

day night, Young Stars recorded a seven-wicket victory over Omar Al Khayyam while Asfandyar XI eased to 16-run win over IT Work.

Results Omar al Khayyam 78 for 5 in

8 overs lost to Young Star 79 for 3 in 7.3 overs. Asfandyar XI 107 for 3 in 8 overs (Suhrab Khan 62 n.o.) bt IT Work 91 for 5 in 8 overs.

Man of the match: Suhrab Khan of Asfandyar XI.

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Bon Appétit with Butter Chicken Story Swati Dasgupta

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t is said taste travels faster than anything else in this world. I had to experience it to believe in it. Years back while I was on my first single sojourn to Paris, I had almost everyone telling me that even before I visit the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre Museum I must taste the authentic French cuisine, globally renowned for its finesse and flavours.

And so I did. For the next few days I immersed myself fully in France’s culinary culture. I had a generous share of baguettes found in many flavours, Pain au Chocolat that is croissant filled with soft and smooth liquid dark chocolate, and some finest French cheese.

I also got a chance to try the traditional steaks, soufflés, and tarts of France. But then suddenly my taste buds grew homesick if not the heart and I pined for something that was familiar

to my palate.

And so began my quest for some warm buttery naan, spicy curries, and in short everything that was Indian. On a lazy afternoon while walking on the cobbled streets of Paris, my eyes fell on a signage that nearly made my heart skip a beat —The Gandhi Ji’s, Indian Restaurant.

Totally perplexed and also filled with curiosity to know what connection there could be between Indian history’s iconic leader and Indian cuisine, I walked inside the restaurant.

The smell of tandoori and the familiar names of Indian dishes were proof enough I had finally reached the place where I yearned to be. But what really surprised me was to see that the restaurant had a real tandoor and the dishes were prepared in authentic Indian way.

A sneak peek at the menu and I made up my mind. That afternoon

it would be nothing more than a plate of butter chicken accompanied by Indian bread.

The mildly spiced curry was made even more milder keeping in mind the local palate.

The rich, creamy and satisfyingly spicy butter chicken turned out to be a real delight.

True it wasn’t like the one that we get to eat in India but when food is cooked to suit different tastes it doesn’t lose its soul and that’s how it transcends the geographical and cultural borders. Having its strong roots in Northern India, butter chicken that is also known as murgh makhani has truly traversed the world and has made its home everywhere, from the Swiss Alps, Berlin, and Austria to Malaysia and Indonesia. The waiter at The Gandhi Ji shared with us little details on how the Indian restaurants remained crammed with locals and tourists who

came specifically asking for butter chicken, palak paneer, and curries on weekends. This delicious restaurant-style dish can also be made at home with simple ingredients. Here we go with an easy butter chicken recipe.

Ingredients Ċ 4 onions, sliced in thin strips Ċ 2-3 tablespoons butter Ċ 2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes Ċ 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped Ċ 1 tablespoon of garlic, finely chopped Ċ 1 cup tomato puree + 1tbsp tomato sauce Ċŗŗ1/2 teaspoon salt Ċ 2 teaspoons lemon juice Ċ 2/3 cup cream Ċ 1/4 cup plain yoghurt Ċ 1 tablespoon garam masala Ċ 1 teaspoon chilli powder Ċ 1 teaspoon ground cumin Ċ 3-4 tablespoons fresh

coriander leaves Ċ 1/4 cup slivered almonds Preparation Cook the onion in butter until they are limp and soft, about seven minutes. In the meantime, cut the chicken in cubes. Remove the onions from the pan when they are cooked, leaving as much of the butter as possible.

Turn up the flame a bit and add the chicken. When the chicken is cooked well add the spices, ginger and garlic and stir for a while. Add a few tablespoons of water and the pureed tomato. Put the sautéed onion back into the pan and set to simmer. Squeeze in the lemon juice.

In a separate bowl take one tablespoon of tomato sauce in a bowl and mix it with the cream and the yoghurt. Add garam masala, chilli powder and ground cumin. Stir in the coriander leaves. You can also gar-

nish with almond slivers.

Serve with steamed rice or any Indian bread.

Muscat Palate In Muscat this all time favourite Indian dish, is served in most of the Indian restaurants. The best ones are at: Omar Al Khayyam Alauddin, Branch MQ +968 2460 0667 Grand Hormuz, Seeb +968 2435 0500 Begum’s, Al Khuwair +968 2448 2299 Trishna, near (ABA) +968 9651 3841 Copper Chimney, CBD area +968 2470 6420 Jashn, Al Khuwair +968 2448 8521 Taste of India +968 2449 0034 —swati@timesofoman.com

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T U R NIP A root vegetable that is white on the bottom and

light purple on top, turnips are known for their sweet flavour.

Bake or boil it, add it to your stews, soups, and stir-fries, there are many ways to enjoy this tasty root.

Braised Turnip Take 1kg chopped turnip and blanch in boiling salty water for 2-3 minutes. Drain the turnips and in a large skillet, sauté 1/2 cup shredded chicken. In another wok take 2 tablespoons butter and add 1/2 cup onion and cook until soft. Add the turnips, 1/2 cup chicken stock, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover it and let it cook for 15-minutes till the liquid dries. Add the cooked chicken, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, lemon juice of 1 lemon, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss the mixture well and serve.

Turnip Soufflé Take 500g turnips and cook until tender. Drain and mash. Melt 4 tablespoons butter, blend in 1 tablespoon flour, stir in 1/3 cup cream and slowly add to turnips.

Cook for 5 minutes, add salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon grated onion. Beat 4 egg yolks and stir in hot turnip mixture. Beat egg whites and add to mixture. Bake for 25 minutes at 200 degrees C.

Turnip Fries Take 8-10 turnips, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon powdered paprika. Cut the turnips. Preheat oven to 200 degree C. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. In a sealable plastic bag combine cheese, onion powder and paprika and add the turnips. Place them on a baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes or until turnips are tender and golden.

Turnip Pancake Take 1 cup mashed turnips, 2 cups mashed potatoes, 6 tablespoons flour, 1/2 cup mashed carrots, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 2 eggs, unbeaten, salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 can of tuna, and 1 cup corn flakes. Mix all these ingredients well. Take a skillet and sprinkle little oil. Take a ladle full of the mixture and pour on it.

Flatten each cake with back of the ladle and shape into pan cakes.

Fry to a deep, golden brown on each side.

Turnip Soup Heat 4 cups of milk. Do not boil.

Add 2 tablespoons chopped onion, 2 cups finely grated turnip, and salt and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Separately take 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon flour and blend well. Add this mixture to the milk and cook on simmer until the soup gets a thicker consistency. Stir in white pepper and sprinkle chopped parsley leaves.

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Contact: 92144045

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 Flats for rent near Indian school in Wadi Kabir. Contact 99777122 Room for rent with sharing, kitchen in Al Khuwair behind Burger King. Contact: 92994415 Shop, store for rent in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 95455181 2 Bedroom villa with hall , 2 toilets , parking in Mawalah near City Center , 1 bedroom ,1 toilets , Kitchen & hall. Contact: 93930352 Double bedroom flats and shops available in Honda road, Ruwi and Mabela. Please contact24833972/24833974 99367448

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

2 Bedroom centrally air conditioned flat in CBD near central Bank. Contact: 24714625 / 99053493

Two bedrooms flat behind German Embassy near to Al Nahda Hospital. Contact: 99209354

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 Athaiba 2bed, 2 bathroom, sitting, kitchen with Split a/c behind Zubair show room rent 350/-R.O. Contact: 99879939 Wadi Kabeer Industrial 80 sm show rooms for rent 400/- R.O. Contact: 99879939 Flat for rent in Al Qurum, 3 rooms & hall. Contact: 91763660 Flats in Muttrah. Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Flats for rent in Mumtaz, 2 bedrooms , hall Way no 3352 building no. 3447 & 3668. Contact: 90991079

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 4 BHK villa Qurum R.O 550/-.

Contact: 92144045 1BHK Al Khuwair R.O 220/-.

Contact: 99138696 1 BHK Ghubra R.O 275/-.

Contact: 92144045 1,2 BHK Mumtaz.

Contact: 92144045 1,2 BHK Darsait.

Contact: 92144045

Flats in Darsait.

Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Flats in Wadi Kabir. Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Flat for rent 2 BHK in Darsait North near Indian School about 200 mtrs, rent RO 300/-.

Contact: 94101134 Fully Furnished apartments in Boucher (35). Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Offices and flats in Ghala.

Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Offices & Showrooms in Al Khood.

Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Flats in Qurum. Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Flats in Ghobrah. Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Brand new villas in Al Ansab.

Contact 94051789-97201688

Flat for rent in Al Mawaleh South 3, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, hall, kitchen & store with air condition.

Contact 98575157 5 BHK villa in Al Khuwair.

Contact 99792181 2 BHK flat in Ghubra.

Contact 99792181 One bedroom flat for rent near Indian School Darsait. Contact: 99322363 / 95453813 Villa in Al Khuwair, 6 rooms, living room & hall.

Contact: 91153933 Flat for rent in Darsait 1BHK. Contact: 99357586 / 97500025 / 97500021 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

Flats in Al khuwair. Contact 94051789-97201688

Flat for rent in Ruwi Al Mumtaz area 300/- R.O 2BHK, sitting room, hall, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with A/C. Contact: 99268676

2BHK Wadi Kabir behind Pioneer Hotel Apartment.

Contact: 99261522

Flats, shops & store for rent in MBD area Ruwi, Mumtaz area.

Contact: 97293708 / 92433127

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FOR RENT Contact 96177505

In

MSQ. Near ABA school one villa for rent 6 rooms + 4 bathrooms+ house maid room +AC split unit + swimming pool

One flat in CBD 2 bedrooms + sitting room + 2 bathrooms + Kitchen

One flat in Qurum 29 – two rooms + AC split unit + 2 bathrooms + Kitchen

In Al Hail one office space – (Near Main Road) one room attach with bathroom and kitchen.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE SHUTTERING PLYWOOD SIZE : 4’ X 8’ X 18MM GSM: 92835445,93205253,93205423

FOR RENT 2 & 3 BHK new flat in Wadi Kabir.

Contact 99792181

Flat for rent in Al Khoud, 2 rooms & hall. Contact: 917633665

1 BHK furnish flat for rent in Hamriya roundabout. Contact 99792181

2BHK split A/C 200/- Monthly & 1BHK spilt A/C 150/- monthly new building good location Barka Market. contact 99342661

1 & 2 BHK flat in AL Khuwair.

Contact 99792181 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 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

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 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

Shop in Seeb market. Contact: 24182000 / 95250300/ 99110600

1700 sqr mtrs open Land + small store + garage for Rent in Ruwi.

Contact 99792181

Flat for rent in Al Khuwair 33.

Contact: 92277419

4 BHK Villa in Bowsher Heights.

Contact 99792181

1BHK at Hamriya near Muscat Pharmacy & 2 BHK at Mawaleh near Mosque Sadiq Al Amin.

Contact: 99224748 / 99332297

Flat for Rent 2 bed room Near ISM muscat Indian Scoole Dar sate Tel : 00 968 95158570

Villa for rent in Al Ghubrah, 5 rooms, hall. Contact: 91763665

Furnished office (61M2) for sale / rent Al Khuwair near Zawawi Mosque. Contact: 95611569

FOR SALE 2BHK Big Size Flat Behind Bank Muscat, Wadi Kabir. Near ISWK. 97826454, 24815012.

ACC. AVAILABLE

2BHK split A/C for rent Muttrah near Oman House.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232

Executive lady room & bathroom in Wadi Kabir & room, bathroom for executives in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 99336206

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 For sale land in Barka Saqsooq industrial 1050 SQ with room inside the land for more information .Contact: 98826915 Family restaurant for sale in Heart of Wadi Kabir party hall for 120 pp.

Contact: 99321792 3 BHK flats for sale/ rent at Greater Muttrah, Dar AL Maha.

Contact: 99321792 Show room for sale in Al Ghubra prime location. Contact : 91317523 Luxury Apartments in Boucher (35) / Ghala / Qurum. Contact 95056808 / 97201688 Shop for sale opp Towell Service Center, Wadi Kabir.

Contact 99221683 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 Book Shop in a busy shopping mall for sale, interested parties please contact 99851255

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

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 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

Separate entrance attach bath for exertive bachelor.

Contact: 93231403 /93324458 Sharing room at Ruwi for RO 50/-.

Contact: 99385287 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

ACC. AVAILABLE 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 Room available for family / bachelor opposite to o.K. Center, Ruwi. Gsm 942-888-63

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

LOST Roseline Machoka Araka has lost Kenyan Passport No. A 1871261.

Finder please handover to ROP

CHANGE OF NAME

Steel Scrap materials for immediate sale. Contact 99273774/ 99202278

Independent room in Qurum / Hail. Contact: 95529970

Space for printing press available at wadikabir with or without machinery. Contact 99328430

Furnish bedroom with attach bathroom for executive bachelor.

Contact: 97704794

Almost new beach/ garden lounge chairs /bar stools/ counter.

Photos can be sent 95865457

1 BHK appartment for rent in Al Khoud Shabiya near mazoon mosque for rent (next to alkhoud medical center and squ) MOB: 93913224

I KunhAbdulla Kannadi Poyil (holder of Indian passport No. G2361117) Son of Mohammed Kannadipoyil having permanent residence in Kothchalih Narath Kannadi Paramba, Kannur Dt. Kerala ( complete postal address in India ) and presently P.B No. 141 PC 112 Ruwi (complete postal in Oman) intend to change my name from Kunhabdulla Kannadi Poyil (old name) to Abdulla Poluppiyil ( new name) for all practical purpose. Any objection towards my name change may please be communicated to Embassy of India, Muscat, diplomatic Quarters, AL Khuwair, P.Box No, 1727 postal code 112, Ruwi, Sultanate of Oman.

Room with attached bathroom and sharing kitchen available for Executive bachelor or small family at wadikabir.

Contact 93049849

*Classified Advertisement space booking with text, should be done till 12.00 noon for next day’s publication. * Subject to space availability

Single colorful Bed and Sofa for Sale at Al Khuwair. Contact 92881849 / What`s up No 97290565

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.

Room available for Executive bachelor at Al Hail.

Contact 96234708

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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

Excellent grade construction company requires the following for its building material showroom Procurement Manager Sale Manager/B2C Expertise Marketing Manager/ B2B Expertise Showroom Manager Store Manager Warehouse Assistant Graphic Designer Cashier Kindly check conditions on our website & upload your CV in career page

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SALES ENGINEER

SITUATION WANTED URGENTLY REQUIRED ZĞĐĞƉƟ ŽŶŝƐƚ ;KŵĂŶŝ EĂƟ ŽŶĂůͿ ,ĂǀŝŶŐ ^ĞĐŽŶĚĂƌLJ ĞƌƟ Į ĐĂƚĞ ǁŝƚŚ Minimum 2 years experience good ĐŽŵŵĂŶĚ ŽǀĞƌ ŶŐůŝƐŚ Θ ƌĂďŝĐ͘ ^ŚŽƵůĚ ďĞ ĐĂƉĂďůĞ ŽĨ ŚĂŶĚůŝŶŐ Ăůů ƚLJƉĞ ŽĨ ĐŽƌƌĞƐƉŽŶĚĞŶĐĞ Θ ƌŽƵƟ ŶĞ Žĸ ĐĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ŝŶĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶƚůLJ͕ ĂŶĚ ŐŽŽĚ ƐŬŝůů ŝŶ D^ͲKĸ ĐĞ ŝƐ ŵƵƐƚ͘ /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚĞĚ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞƐ ŵĂLJ ƐĞŶĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ sƐ ƚŽ

Fax # 24600217 or ĞŵĂŝů ŽŶ͗ ŚƌΛƐƚĂƌƐůŝŐŚƚůůĐ͘ĐŽŵ Θ njĞĞƐŚĂŶΛƐƚĂƌƐůŝŐŚƚůůĐ͘ĐŽŵ

URGENTLY REQUIRED PROJECT MANAGER

HAVING AN EXPERIENCE OF 2-3 YEARS IN DEALING WITH PIPING MATERIALS, VALVES, INSTRUMENTATION ITEMS, CABLES, FLARE PACKAGES ETC.

for a Construction Company.

The candidate should be a

HAVING VALID OMAN DRIVING LICENCE AND CANDIDATES WHO CAN GET A NOC FROM THE CURRENT EMPLOYER MAY APPLY TO :

Civil Engineer Graduate with minimum 10 years Oman experience with valid driving license. He should have a proven track record in the field.

Please send CV to -

saleseng2016@gmail.com

ARCHITECT

jobsteel85@gmai.com Construction Company looking for Architect with experience in Oman. Contact 97192707

SITUATION SIT. WANTED

ACCOUNTS ACCOUNT. & FINANCE An Omani Audit firm is seeking audit partner to join the firm, the candidate should be completed any certificate course CIA,CPA, CA, ACC, and 4 years’ experience, interested candidates to submit their CVs to : auditbureau2016@gmail.com An Omani Audit firm is seeking audit partner to join the firm, the candidate should be completed any certificate course CIA,CPA, CA, ACC, and 4 years’ 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 fluently. 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

Indian 50 years, B.Com MBA Finance Manager 26 years Gulf experienced English, Arabic speaking driving license with NOC. Contact: 95588565

MEDICAL

SALES / MARKETING

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

Urgent Required, Outdoor sales 3-5 years of experience in spare part. - Store Keeper 2 years experience. -Accountant 2-3 years experience.-4 Store labors.

All Candidates should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

Email: Muscat.supply13@gmail. com Fax: 24504723

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 Dataflow & 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 – 5 nos., eligibility (minimum 5 yrs experience in road construction field).

Contact: 99882127 Email: georgymv@yahoo.com Urgently required operator for a new stationary block factory. Send CV to alomranmcpllc@yahoo.com Contact: 97092070

IT SALES / MARKETING Required Shop Sales man + Hardware Technician for IT Company with minimum 2 years experience.

Contact: 98825806 / 98825806, Email: info@rns-group.com

Required female person to work at the retail shop/Marketing.

Please send your CV on e mail: zeyanaalharmaly@yahoo.com

Air Conditioning company required experienced Sales Executive with driving license. Send CV to nationalhvac.mep@gmail.com , Fax: 24799442 Require Salesman with D/L for construction, Ind materials, hydraulic hoses & fittings.

Contact 99221683 / 92830110 Branch Manger required to manage entire Business. ftt@futuretarget.net 99110080 A Building material company is looking for GCC experienced wood / false ceiling products sales person. Contact: hr.pccoman@gmail.com A Building material company is looking for GCC experienced hardware products sales person.

Contact: hr.pccoman@gmail.com Wanted Salesman for an elevator company 3 yrs exp English language must. NOC required.

Send resume to pioneersoverall.operation@gmail. com Contact: 968 94496661 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 Required marketing / PR manager for a modern restaurant group in Oman , proficient in illustrator & Photoshop charismatic , proactive , creative & flexible excellent writing / Editing skills degree in relevant area fluent 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.

Apply with photograph to E-mail: salesjobds@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED ACCOUNT. & FINANCE Qualified banking & Accounts management profesional seeking suitable job opportunities.

Currently working in India with ICIC Bank.

Email: sheemoljohn@rediffmail. com Contact# 919755550181

Indian male Chartered Accountant 2 years experience in Oman having Oman driving license looking for suitable placement in finance or audit field 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 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

ACCOUNT. & FINANCE

ADMIN

5 Years experienced front office & Banking, Indian male 28 yrs, hotel management Graduate. Searching for suitable position, English, Hindi, Malayalam & Arabic fluent.

NOC available. Contact - 91383167

Indian Female, MBA-HR having 8+ experience in Administration/ HR, Customer Support, Office Coordinator with good Computer skill, Now on Visit Visa,looking for suitable position. Contact: 90196235

Indian (Male) 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

Indian female MBA / HR, 2.5 experience seeking suitable job.

Contact: 99257214

Indian male age 26, Accountant one year experience in accounts looking for suitable job. Contact Email: Anishkhan991867@gmail.

Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415 Qualified 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/ finance field. On visit visa. Immediately available.

Contact 92836216 / muhammad.tausif623@gmail.com Accountant 8Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact 97712084 Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394 Chief Accountant well experienced with reputed group.

Contact : 98803439 / 97413784.

Indian male 36 yrs B.Com having 10 yrs experience (5 yrs in K.S.A) with valid GCC License accounting (Tally) & Marketing looking for suitable placement available in Oman visit visa.

Contact: 95352176 Email: shences1980@gmail.com

Indian male 27 yrs, MBA finance with 4 years experience currently in Muscat on visit visa seeking suitable placement in finance / admin. Contact: 90921724

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

Qualified banking & Accounts management profesional seeking suitable job opportunities. Currently working in India with ICIC Bank.

Email: sheemoljohn@rediffmail.com Contact# 919755550181

Part time accounting workers up to finalization, on monthly basis & yearly finalization works.

Contact : 96247295

Indian male 43 yrs accountant presently on tourist visa looking for suitable placement in a company 18yrs experience in managing finance in Indian and abroad.

Contact: 90190648 Young Indian male 28 years CA Final first group completed MBA finance BBM 3 years CA training experience looking for suitable placement currently in visiting visa.

Contact: +968 99782750 Email: mohammedsabeer2317@gmail.com Indian male 25 yrs Bachelor degree computer science with 1 year experience accountant & System Administrator presenting visiting looking for suitable placement Software project management office and field.

Contact: 93356490 / 93672954 Email: princettthomas@gmail.com Accountant Indian male, 6 years experience up to finalization in tally with reporting knowledge & good knowledge of payroll, having Oman D/L, NOC. Contact: 92540313 Accountant , female , 1 &half years experience up to finalization in tally, good knowledge in reporting, pursuing ACCA, valid D/L. Contact: 95373751 Chief Accountant/Finance Manager – Indian male, CA Finalist, having 20 years’ 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 finance with 8 years experience on a visit visa.

Contact: 968 91736849 28/male/MBA - finance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement. Contact 90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.com

B.Com Graduate 10 years experience in Accounts & Auditing up to finalization, Tally ERP with valid driving license. NOC available. Contact: 95716128 Email: jaiganesh.ganesh@gmail.com Indian male with good experience in Admin, Accounts, Tally ERP 9, looking for a suitable position. NOC available. Contact: 94834687 Well experienced Account M.Com available with NOC, Tally & ERP. Contact : 99035707 Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNC’s currently in Muscat seeking suitable placement in Finance / Admin.

Contact: 94743790 Indian male 34 yrs, M.Com – Finance with 5 yrs experience in Accounts in India, presently in visiting visa looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 93671785 Email: jeyan903@gmail.com Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement. contact 94879615,Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com Sudanese Accountant, Alexandria University Graduate bachelor of commerce Diploma of Marketing professional photographer worked in PR and social media for 2 years looking for a job in public relations media, social media or marketing.

Contact: 96976240 ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in finance.

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

Indian female, 27, MCA, 2 yrs experience in Administration and HR in India & Oman. Currently in family visa seeking suitable jobs preferably in Muscat.

Contact.99417993 Indian/ 23yrs female/ 5yrs GCC experience with NOC looking for a suitable position in HR/Admin/Accounts/BD. Contact: +96890656997 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 field. 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 Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman. Please Contact: 96489798, (+974) 66653780.

DRIVER Driver with light duty license 10 yrs exp. Contact: 94566432 13 years experience driver.

Contact 95068976 Experience driver 12 years experience in GCC, seeks suitable placement. Contact: 93722881 Search job for light driver, experience 3 years, language Hindi, English & Arabic. Contact: 92458526/ 97941771 Looking for job heavy license P.D.O. Contact: 92073175 / 95606146 Looking for driver job (private).

Contact: 98053733 Looking for driving job.

Contact: 93650209

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9 years experience in Dubai/London/ Mumbai in Management Consulting, Sales & Marketing, Business Development for Real Estate/Banking seeks similar placement with D/L.

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Looking job L/Driving. Contact: 98726383 Driver with car Subaru 2008 model.

Contact: 99640986

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Looking for driving job.

Contact: 99518533

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. 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. Contact: 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 Mechanical Engineer, B.Tech (Post Graduate) looking for suitable placement. Contact: 99576846 Email: rajeevt@modern-irrigation. com Civil Engineer holder three years, exp UAE & Oman 9 years, I want job in civil work civil site Engineer.

Contact: 95714327 Email: zafarullah727@gmail.com Indian Mechanical supervisor (diploma) 17 yrs experience in petrochemical construction (fabrication frection in all steel structural and suitable placement.

Contact: 90924467 Email: pnpraveen@yahoo.co.in Mechanical Engineer (B.Tech) Indian male with 1 year experience on visit visa looking for job, qualification in QA-QC, HVAC& piping engineering.

Contact: 90510800 Email: muhammedjaseem07@gmail.com Highly experienced mechanical/ steel structural fabrication Engineer looking for suitable placement. NOC available. Contact: 99860714, Email: hussain20173@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, fluent 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 Indian male 24 ,B.E ( E.C.E ) graduate with 3 years of experience in the fields of BMS and Low current systems and has good knowledge about Electronic Security Systems, currently working in Oman, NOC Available. Contact:-94737033/ mohdmuhafez45@gmail.com

Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrsexp seeks suitable position ina reputed company. NOC available.

Contact 96789711 Civil Engineer 8 years experience Structural buildings marine.

Available NOC release.

Contact: 92451323.

Email: zubairali134@yahoo.com Indian male Electrical Engineer, having 6 years gulf experience in designing, assembling, commissioning execution etc having valid GCC license too looking for a suitable.

Contact: 00968-98052942 Email: azamjeelani78@gmail.com HSE Engineer (B.E Mech+Diploma Safety+NEBOSH+OSHA) over 10yrs. Exp, (Visa Release Letter (NOC) available), seeking suitable placement, Mob:97061817, Email:jayanammu1977@gmail.com Civil Engineer (B.Tech), Indian male 24 years with 1+years Indian experience,(Certified 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 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 fitter 2 yrs experience.

Contact 93674847 Mechanical Engineer 7 years experience HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, metal formation, fluency 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 Certified, on visit visa, looking for a suitable opening in networking domain.

Contact: 99243214 / 99135638, Email: rassalshaji@yahoo.com 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 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

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 – 90164912 Young Indian, Engineering in Bio-technology, Bio-chemical and Chemical, looking for a challenging placement in Oman.

Contact 97607000. Email: sivasankarjayakumar@gmail.com Instrumentation Engineer, Indian male 25 years having over 2 years experience in calibration, testing and maintenance of field 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 Mechanical Engineer (Sudanese) 3 years experience : Fire fighting, 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 Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.

PH: 93837973 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 field. Having 6 years of experience in design field. 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 proficiency in installation, seeking a challenging position in a dynamic organization.Contact 96570891 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 Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784

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 B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 33 with 6+ years experience in GCC in MEP building construction field (execution and design of HVAC,firefighting,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

EDUCATION/TRAINING Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact : 99739415 / 92091528 Indian male, M.Tech Graduate in Chemical Process Control Engineering looking for lecturing jobs, currently in Oman. Contact : 98352288 Indian male in English, M.Phill, B.Ed with 5 years experience in College teaching & good administrative skill is looking for a suitable placement in Education Institutions or offices.

Contact: 98260529 / 97297939 Email: samsundarlit@gmail.com

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.

IT Indian female M.Sc Computer Science seeking suitable placement in Muscat area.

Contact: 98660672 Filipino Male: 35 yrs, with 3yrs Technical & Customer Service, 2yrs Online Ad Serving, 1yr dministrative work experiences looking for suitable job. Contact 97852816 Indian female MCA having 3 yrs experience in teaching looking for any suitable job in reputed organic station on visit skilled in programming language VB, JAVA ,C,C,TT & also WEB development.

Contact: 90595322 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, configuring 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 Certified, 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

IT 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 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 field, 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

MANAGER/SUPER. Chief Accountant/Finance Manager – Indian male, CA Finalist, having 20 years’ 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 Indian male 33 yrs, having 10 yes GCC experience (Oman, Qatar, UAE) in business development with driving license seeks suitable opportunity. Contact: 98260607 mail: amrish.sukumar@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Indian Female, 25 Years - MSc Biotechnology, 1yr exp. in Microbiology, Looking for suitable job.

Mobile: 92619048, Email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com BS in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 years(Power Plants).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com Indian male GYM instructor fitness trainer on visit visa looking for a suitable job. Contact : 92802307 Indian male, 28, post graduate, 6+ yrs exp in Oman in sales (back office) & credit control with valid Oman D/L looking for suitable lacements. NOC available.

Contact: 92066 523 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)

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 Indian female Dentist (BDS) having MOH license & completed data flow 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 Masseur’s 3 years experience.

Contact: 93672452

MEDICAL Staff Nurse seeking job for nurse with 2 years experience in India with visit visa, passed with 51% Oman prometric. Contact: 91451935 Veterinary Doctor 7 years experience Indian male wife in MOH with family visa need job.

Contact: 98107162 Email: drnmpvet4u@yahoo.com

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 Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment.

Call: 95244761 Looking for part time job Secretarial / Data Entry / Documentation available every day after 5:00 pm Friday / Saturday full day area preferred Ruwi/ CBD/ MBD / Al Khuwair. Contact: 90414827

SALES / MARKETING Filipino Male, 28 years Old. Looking for job, Have experience in Rent a Car/ Cargo & Logistics / Real Estate/ Customer Care Executive / Sale Executive & Marketing/ Shop In- Charge. Hard working w/ good computer and communication skill. GSM: 97761075 Indian female having D/L with 12 years experience in corporate / retail sales & B/D. Looking for a suitable job in training / IT / Education companies.

Contact: 91751077 Email: alamelusara@hotmail.com Sales & Marketing executive MBA with 3 years exp , 6 months exp in Oman with NOC , looking for suitable placement. Contact: 91345727 Indian female, BSC, Bed, MBA (Marketing) 3years experience, seeks suitable in the marketing section.

Contact: 95041134 Email: divya.vini@gmail.com Sales & Marketing Executive Indian national with valid Omani D/L with good command of languages, 18 yrs exp in Middle East. Looking for suitable placement. Contact - 98103829 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

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SITUATION WANTED SALES / MARKETING 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 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 Looking for job Executive purchase logistics 10 years experience with NOC & d/license.

Contact: 91432512 Indian male 5 yrs exp in sales / marketing seeking for job.

Contact: 98427473 27, Indian female B.Com Graduate with 4 years experience in procurement and purchases on family visa looking for immediate and suitable placement. Contact: 95828986 Indian 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 Indian male 37 years MBA graduate in marketing with 9yrs of experience in UAE in field of brand promotions & marketing with UAE D/L on a visit seeking suitable position. Conatct 95792820 Indian Male, 26 M.Com with 4 yrs of Experience in Accounting & Administration in a Financial Company in India, seeks suitable job, Currently in India.

Contact: India:-+918907212253 Akhil:-93626288, Email: Sumeshpsmkr1989@gmail.com Indian Male, MBA marketing 5 yrs exp. in sales & 4 yrs in FMCG sector, looking for best opportunity.

NOC available. Contact: 96001877 Indian male Graduate with 18 years of Marketing experience presently in Oman on family visit visa, looking for best opportunity.

Contact: 96168687 Email: dhibupaul@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Indian Female 23 Years, Post Graduated in Sanskrit (language), Seeking for Suitable Jobs, (Teaching or Clerical), Knowledge in MS Office, Good Communication Skill #96141317, 94614317, E-mail: sou93madam@gmail.com Indian male electrician (EEE), 2 years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail id ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Contact; 918148336160 / 918300136160 Indian male 33 years, B.Com, having 6 years experience in Oman.

Tally & ERP looking for suitable placement. Mobile no :98492921

Email: dailyguide@timesofoman.com classifieds@timesofoman.com Tel.: 24726666 Ext: 413 / 430 /431 / 456 / 461 Fax: 24812624

MISCELLANEOUS Indian male 33 yrs, MBA- HR, worked on Recruitments,Training,Site-HR, Omanisation and development plans of nationals ,10 yrs exp.

Seeking a job.NOC avl. Contact saiprasad_18@yahoo.com 94179499 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 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures Aware of int. Standards, B tech in Mech Engg. Contactrahulkunnath23@gmail.com Mob-00917350860889 Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 4 years of experience in same field looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact : 93979084 / 97351786, E-mail : mohammednsr126@gmail.com Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 2 years of experience in same field looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact : 93979084 / 97351786, E-mail : mohammednsr126@gmail.com Indian female, B.Tech Computer Science with 3 years experience seeking full time job in IT support, Teaching, HR. Contact: 95933507 / 97485997 Indian male 26 yrs (MBA) Specialized in Marketing have 2 yrs heavy equipment sales experience, have GCC driving license looking suitable job in Oman.

Contact: 99180369 Email: khajaaftab@gmail.com Indian female, 31 years (B.A., D.Ed) having 6 yrs of teaching experience in CBSE schools in India well versed with electronics devices teaching, good computer knowledge presently on visit visa looking for suitable job.

Contact: 97135319 Email: nk.lucky1@gmail.com Indian male Electrician(EEE) 2 years good working experience searching for suitable job. mail ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Contact;918148336160 / 918300136160 Female, 31 yrs Accounts Assistant (MBA Finance), 5 yrs experience in Accounts field.

Contact 94068969 5 years experienced (Front office & Banking), Indian Male (28 years. Hotel Management graduate), searching for suitable position. English, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic fluent. Noc available.

Contact:91383167

Indian male Electrician(EEE ).

Two years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail id ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Name; Antony Ajin.

G : 918148336160 /918300136160 Economics Specialist: Female , MA & M.Phil/PhD_ in ECONOMICS .

10 years experience Banking/Lecturer/Customer Service/Trainer currently Looking for job Contact cell:97457248 Female Architect on visiting visa, two years’ experience, graduated from School of Planning and Architecture (under MHRD). Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup and creative visualization. Email saatvika.frozenmusic@gmail.com.

Contact 00968-94057427.

Indian 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 Sudanese male, 5 years experience in supply chain (warehouse management, logistics and procurement) Contact : 90644186 Indian female , M.B.A, 8 Yrs of Experience in Oil and Gas industry, Trading & contracting companies. working as an Unit Manager for MNC, HR Coordinator and Office admin for local companies. seeking suitable placement immediately. Contact 99179709.

Indian male, 44 Years, Plumbing Supervisor, holding Omani Driving license, having 14 Years of experience in Oman and 8 years in India.

Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 95154414 Email- pthariff@yahoo.com Regin Accountant male Indian, 2 years experience doing accounts in tally and excel searching for suitable job.

EMAIL – regin1690@gmail.com, Mobile No : +91 7373387282 Indian Female Electronics System Eng. UK Graduate. Programmer Micro Controller Robot, Eng. Analysis, Instrumentation & Control, Eng. Projects, Integrated Circuit Eng., Electrical and Fluid Drives, Analogue Electronics, Wireless Systems, seeking suitable post, on Visiting Visa. Contact: 97848075, s.dinesh1508@gmail.com Indian male (B.E) Quality Controller and Supervising. 3 year good working experience. Better knowledge in quality control technique.

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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, 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 Pakistani Male, Land Surveyor with work experience in Dubai Seeks suitable job in Oman.

Contact: 94347288

Spoken Arabic class for Non Arabic Speakers & English class for Malayalam Speakers

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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

SIT.WANTED 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, 24, B.Com Graduate with 1 year experience in Oman looking for a job in accounting.

Contact – 96619348 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 Skilled multilingual individual with 33years of excellent experience in management and banking at a nationalized bank; seeking better job opportunities with challenging responsibilities.

E-mail: leena3857@yahoo.com, call : 97848075 Sri Lankan female, 27 years, qualified English Language professional with 6 years of lecturing, managerial, marketing experience, seeking suitable position in education industry. Contact (+968) 93017330, (+968) 98445287 Email: wijayawardane.bhagya@gmail.com.

Indian male 24 ,B.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 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

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Contact: 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 / 93203778 IELTS Coaching (academic) required nearby wadi Kabir area.

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Indian Male, 23, BBA graduate, fresher on visit visa, looking for a job in sales. Contact: 94032041 Mail: azzamsiddique1@gmail.com

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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.

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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

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Email: muscatcoffeeshop@gmail.com Omani investor has a real estate company in Shatti Al Qurum, looking for a financial investor to participate in the real estate company. For more details contact me by 00968 96225852 Email: aburashid94dd@gmail.com

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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.

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MV SALE Prado 2011. Contact: 99336093

25 - 50 seater bus with PDO & BP specification for monthly rent & small car with driver. Contact 99839898 Al Ibtisama rent & leasing.

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