Times of Oman - January 16, 2017 by Muscat Media Group

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January 16, 2017 17 Rabi Al Thani 1438 AH

FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

On the occasion of the Opening of the Council of Oman, 1997

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ A multiplicity of views and ideas which serve the public interest and enrich the development process is one of the main contributing factors in helping to establish a clear vision and a properly deﬁned goal.

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GCC JUDICIARY AUTHORITY

HM issues 7 Royal decrees

PLAN TO CLEAN UP MARKET FOR ILLEGAL MAIDS Minister of Manpower said an option to hire maids by the hour was under consideration to reduce absconding

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MUSCAT: Domestic maids could soon be hired by the hour, according to Oman’s Minister of Manpower. The plan – currently under discussion – could effectively

kill the black market for maids in the Sultanate and help reduce absconding. A “wage-per-hour” system to curb cases of absconding maids across the country is being considered, according to Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Bakri, Minister of Manpower. The new scheme would

mean Omanis and residents could hire domestic maids as and when required. At the moment anyone who wants to hire a maid has to pay up to OMR1,500 in registration fees. “A committee including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Manpower and the Public Authority for Consumer Protection has been formed to ﬁnd solutions to this problem such as establishing a company that can provide a wage-per-hour service,” the minister said. With up to 50 absconding housemaids being arrested weekly in Oman, the Minister of Manpower has also called on citizens to stop hiring them. >A5

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said yesterday issued seven Royal decrees as follows: Royal Decree No. 2/2017 ratiﬁes the articles of association of the GCC Judiciary Economic Authority. Article (1) ratiﬁes the articles of association of the GCC Judiciary Economic Authority (based on the decision of GCC leaders during their 16th Consultancy Summit held in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia on May 31, 2016) in accordance with the version attached to this decree. >A4 TOP THREE INSIDE STORIES

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Eurowings flight from 1 Salalah lands in Kuwait OMAN Muscat Festival 2017 after bomb scare Oman will have a new labour law “in the near future”. >A5

Visitors to the Muscat Festival will have more reasons to cheer. >A6

MARKET

Bank Muscat’s profit

Bank Muscat’s net proﬁt for 2016 rise by 0.6 % to OMR176.56 million. >B1

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: A Eurowings flight from Salalah to Cologne in Germany was diverted to Kuwait following a bomb scare, an official from the airline said. “We can confirm that there had been a bomb threat to the flight. However, detailed inspection revealed that there was no bomb found on the aircraft,” an official from the airline said. According to the official, flight EW117, operated by SunExpress on behalf of Eurowings, on its scheduled route from Salalah to Cologne was diverted to Kuwait as a matter of precaution and in co-ordination with the relevant authorities and the pilot. “The A330 jet landed safely at the Kuwait airport at 6.33am local time. The 287 passengers and 10 crew members disembarked the aircraft and are being taken care of on-site. The onward flight

to Germany will be tonight,” the official added. Quoting Mansour Al Hashemi, a spokesman for Kuwait’s civil aviation authority, Kuwait’s state-run news agency KUNA said an initial search “confirmed the plane was explosivesfree.” “The pilot had requested an emergency landing at the Kuwait City airport after leaving Salalah,” the report added. A Eurowings official said that hotel accommodation has been arranged for all the passengers. “The departure from Kuwait will be at 1.00am local time on January 16, 2017. “The safety of passengers and crew is always our highest priority,” the official added. Oman Air clarified that none of their jets were involved in the scare, despite some earlier reports. The first flight scheduled to Europe from Muscat International Airport is to Frankfurt, Germany at 2 pm local time on Oman Air WY-113.

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Sultanate marks Gulf Child Day

The Sultanate represented by the Ministry of Social Development marked the Gulf Child Day which falls on January 15 every year. This celebration manifests itself through the Sultanate’s attention to children since early years of childhood and continues through the later stages in order to build a person who is the centre of development. >A5

Beauty and a beast: The Ford F150 Lariat

Iran will not renegotiate its nuclear agreement with world powers, even if it faces new US sanctions after Donald Trump becomes president, Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday. Trump, who will take office on Friday, has threatened to either scrap the agreement. “There will be no renegotiation and the (agreement) will not be reopened,” said Araqchi, Iran’s top nuclear negotiator at the talks that led to the agreement in 2015, quoted by the state news agency IRNA. “We and many analysts believe that the (agreement) is consolidated. The new US administration will not be able to abandon it,” Araqchi said. >A8

Whether you use the Ford F150 for rock climbing or playing around in the sand dunes, this vehicle is absolutely designed and built for hardcore conditions. It is every adventurer’s dream. >A14

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Note ban shows ‘boldness’ of Modi: French minister Indonesia, Japan discuss security, railway project

Five types of dishdasha – Oman’s male national attire - have been approved by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in a bid to protect the Omani identity and prevent additions being introduced to the national dress. The Common dishdasha, Buraimi, Abu, Shaq, Suri and Bedouin, are the ﬁve types approved by the ministry. Acting on Article Three of Ministerial Decision 270/2015, which states that “it is not permitted to import or design traditional Omani attire or adjust it, which could harm the Omani identity”, the ministry imposed speciﬁc standards that dishdasha tailors must follow. >A4 STANDARD DISHDASHAS Bedouin dishdasha

Buraimi dishdasha

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Indonesia and Japan have agreed to step up maritime security and start discussions on a major railway project to link the Southeast Asian nation’s capital and second-biggest city, the leaders of both countries said on Sunday. Japan has historically been one of Indonesia’s biggest investors, but was dealt a blow in 2015 when President Joko Widodo’s government awarded China a high-speed train project linking Jakarta with the city of Bandung in West Java.>A12

PAKISTAN

China hands over 2 ships to Pakistan Navy for Gwadar security

France has appreciated demonetisation in India, terming it as a “bold” decision which “shows how determined” Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to combat tax evasion, corruption and black money. French Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Jean-Marc Ayrault also hailed the “signiﬁcant reforms” undertaken by Modi to attract foreign investments, saying “they are in the right direction”. >A9

BankDhofar’s net proﬁt grows to OMR48m

WORLD

Jordan king reshuffles cabinet amid challenges

China has handed over two ships to the Pakistan Navy to safeguard the strategic Gwadar port and trade routes under the $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. >A10

There are many car care service centres in Oman, but how do you choose the best? Reﬂexions 44 is one of the ﬁnest car care boutiques in the country as it offers some of the best products to keep your car shiny, clean, and protected. >A16

BUSINESS

Raysut Cement Company sees proﬁts increase

WORLD

Duterte likely to impose martial law if drug problem ‘virulent’ Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he would impose martial law if the drug problem became “very virulent”, just a month after dismissing as “nonsense” any suggestion he might do so. >A11

SPORTS

Oman U-23 coach Azzani calls 26 players for camp Coach Hamad Al Azzani has called up 26 players for Oman under-23 football team training camp, which is scheduled to be organised from January 21 to 28. >C4

SPORTS

Oman fail to win in Desert T20 opener

WORLD

Five Omani dishdasha designs get approval

BUSINESS

BankDhofar said that its consolidated net proﬁt grew by 1.83 per cent to OMR47.62 million for 2016, from OMR46.76 million for the previous year. The bank’s net loans and advances also rose by 9.5% to OMR2,988.59m from OMR2,729.31m during the period under review, according to a disclosure statement posted on MSM website. >B3

INDIA

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LIFESTYLE

Iran will not renegotiate nuclear deal: Araqchi

Jordan’s King Abdullah reshufﬂed his cabinet but retained Hani Mulki as prime minister on Sunday, granting him more scope to tackle the threat of militants and to press ahead with unpopular IMF-mandated reforms. >A12

Raysut Cement Copamny (RCC), the largest cement producer in Oman, has reported a 1.02 per cent growth in net proﬁts of OMR21.17 million for 2016, against OMR20.95 million reached in 2015. The company has noted the growth in proﬁts despite a marginal fall in revenues, along with slackness in the construction sector. >B3

Oman failed to make a winning start in the Desert T20 International Tournament in the UAE as they lost their opening Group B encounter to the Netherlands on Sunday. Batting ﬁrst, Duleep Mendiscoached Oman managed to put up 146 for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. While opening batsman Zeeshan Maqsood was the top scorer with 34 runs, Khurram Nawaz scored an unbeaten 26 and Naseem Khushi contributed 25 runs. However, Oman failed to defend the competitive total despite Bilal Khan’s two-wicket opening burst that reduced the Dutch to four for two wickets in the very ﬁrst over. >C1

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017

Indian embassy to look into issue of Modern School The Ministry of Education has told school officials they can no longer teach an Indian syllabus at the school, a move which affects more than 600 pupils

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Hoping that their children’s studies will not be hampered, the parents of students at the Modern International School in Oman (MISO) are banking on the assurances from Indian embassy officials in Oman. The Ministry of Education has told school officials they can no longer teach an Indian syllabus at the school, a move which affects more than 600 pupils. According to the school, the ministry has stated in a notice to them that the syllabus on offer was an Indian course, not international. “We met the Indian embassy official in Oman to discuss our children’s future. They have promised to take up the matter with the board of Indian schools to resolve the issue,” said a parent who attended the meeting with embassy officials. Parents of some 600 students, studying from Class I till VIII at the MISO, had approached the

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embassy after they received a circular from the school stating it could follow only one programme, which is the American curriculum, and that it will be taught at the new campus. The children were studying Central Board of Secondary Education (International) syllabus at MISO. The circular issued by the school authorities on January 11 states, “Considering the developments of the last couple of days, we would like to inform you of our disappointment in what has happened, and also would like to assure you that we tried our best with the Ministry of Education (MoE) to convince them to let the school continue with the CBSE-I curriculum. But ultimately, they were just not convinced and instructed us to discontinue the curriculum.” “Now, the school circulars say that they will seek another curriculum at the new campus. We are not sure about the new campus. At the current campus, they have put up a “to-let” board. We are afraid our children will not be able to continue studying in the school from the next academic year, onwards. Our only hope is with the Indian embassy and Oman’s Ministry of Education,” another parent mentioned. On Saturday, worried parents had tweeted their grievances to Sushma Swaraj, the Indian External Affairs minister. On Saturday and Sunday, the Indian minister had retweeted the parents’ grievances, bringing the Indian embassy into the tweet loop. Following the parents’ meeting, the Indian embassy tweeted to the minister, “The Embassy has already taken up the matter with the Indian school Board to resolve the issue.”

Meanwhile, the MISO Board of Directors said the Ministry of Education had asked them to discontinue CBSE-I because it is considered an Indian national programme, and not international. “We understand the MoE has given similar instructions to three schools, including our school (two in Muscat and one in Salalah) who are running similar programmes. We also understand the MoE has instructed another international school, which is teaching a Canadian (Alberta) programme, to discontinue on similar grounds,” a representative from the MISO board of directors said. The representative added that as part of transitioning, and to assure parents they had no desire to leave them, the students or teachers in jeopardy, the management had requested the MoE to allow it to conduct the year ending exam in March 2017, so that all students can be promoted to the next grade and a transfer certiﬁcate can be issued, if required. The representative added the Indian School Wadi Kabir has conveyed its interest, in-principle, to take over the MISO, as it is, along with the students (except Omanis) and the teachers, subject to the approval of its board by the MoE. “In any case, the Indian School Wadi Kabir has assured us that it will grant admission to all MISO Indian students,” he added. However, parents said they are not aware of such a decision and have not received anything in writing. “Many may not be willing to send their children to the Wadi Kabir campus, as it is far from Azaiba. We have to wait and see what the embassy will do,” a parent remarked.

PORTING THE NUMBER

Samatel exits mobile services Times News Service MUSCAT: Mobile operator Samatel has announced the termination of its mobile services in the Sultanate from yesterday. “Any Samatel subscribers who wish to keep their Samatel numbers are requested to port their Samatel numbers to the operator of their choice to continue using

their number. “Subscribers may submit a port out request for any valid Samatel SIM in person at our office on the second ﬂoor of Ghubrah Plaza, 18th November Street, Muscat, or by sending a request by email to feedback@teo.om. “Samatel will bear the cost of porting the number to the requested operator, for all requests received to us before February 15,

2017, along with a refund of any previous balance on the SIM,” Integrated Telecommunications Oman (SAOC) said. An official of Samatel said the Samatel mobile numbers will continue to function for the next one month. “Customers will get one month’s time to change to any other operator. We didn’t have many subscribers in Oman,” said the official.

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Five Omani dishdasha designs get approval Implementing

STANDARD DISHDASHAS Bedouin dishdasha

product quality which increases the consumer’s faith in

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Al Siyabi, Head of the Department of Suri dishdasha

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MUSCAT: Five types of dishdasha – Oman’s male national attire - have been approved by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in a bid to protect the Omani identity and prevent additions being introduced to the national dress. The Common dishdasha, Buraimi, Abu, Shaq, Suri and Bedouin, are the ﬁve types approved by the ministry. Acting on Article Three of Ministerial Decision 270/2015, which states that “it is not permitted to import or design traditional Omani attire or compromise or adjust it, which could harm the Omani identity”, the ministry imposed speciﬁc standards that dishdasha tailors must follow. Nadia Al Siyabi, Head of the De-

partment of Chemical Products Standardisation at the Directorate General of Standardisation and Metrology, MoCI, said that the implementing the standards will “enhance Omani product quality, which increases consumers’ faith in Omani products, as well as tackle the increase in demand, which poses a positive impact on other sectors,” adding that it will “create more job opportunities, raise the living quality of workers, improve trade and contribute to the national economy.” Standards in place Al Siyabi explained that the standards are in place for each type of dishdasha, such as the type of fabric used, the main parts of the dishdasha, as well as other embroideries and requirements, to assure the national attire meets all requirements. When asked why there were restrictions on the type of fabric used, Al Siyabi said, “The type of

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the standards will

is the estimated government spending this year with projected revenues of OMR8.7 billion, which would result in a deﬁcit of OMR3 billion.

fabric is suggested for each type of Omani dishdasha, however, the consumer is free to choose which fabric he wants for his attire. The standardisation of the dishdasha is speciﬁc to the design.” She went on to explain, “For instance, the commonly worn dishdasha was suggested to be made from a cotton base fabric. It is permitted to used a mix of cotton and polyester, as well as wool, and the embroideries are made with cotton strings. The Buriami dishdasha, on the other hand, should be made from cotton, and other fabrics could be used, as long as they’re plain.” She added that the Abu Shaq dishdasha can be made of any fabric, since it is tailored by machine, however, the Suri dishdasha must be made from a light fabric, because “it is hand tailored until this day.” Omani dishdashas are known to be made in different shades of colours, and when asked if there will be some limitations on the colours used, Al Siyabi said, “White is the

colour used most of the time and it is permitted to use different colors, as long as the dishdasha is plain.” An Omani national, Nasser, who is originally from Sur, said that it is a good idea to preserve the Omani heritage and identity. “I, personally, don’t wear the Suri dishdasha; it’s too light. However, it is a traditional dishdasha for people of that city, and having it as one of the main dishdashas to identify you as an Omani is a privilege that must be protected.” Another national, who requested to remain anonymous, said that protecting the Omani dishdasha will help in curbing attempts to “customize” the national attire. “There are people who tailor their dishdashas in ways that make you question the legitimacy of our national dress. Making a standard speciﬁcation for the dishdasha will help curb these types of acts,” said the national. Implementation of the rule has not been determined, as it is still in process.

MUSCAT: Some 90 Indian workers stranded in Nizwa have been helped by the Indian embassy in Oman which paid them each a small amount to buy food. The company had left the workers in the lurch, delaying the payment of their salaries for the last six months. “The company management changed thrice in the last few months. Our salaries were not paid for the last six months of 2016 and two months in 2015. The catering people also stopped the food supplies last week, as the company had not paid their dues. We were literally stranded,” a worker said. The company’s 82 workers in the Nizwa camp and 11, including three engineers in Muscat, are facing a tough time. “The company had more than 120 workers. A few had gone on leave. We have asked them to not return until the conditions improve,” another worker added. “On Friday, the Indian embassy officials visited the camp and released funds for the workers to help them buy food,” the worker said. The workers in Nizwa camp will be going to court for the ﬁrst hearing in this case, and while workers in Muscat will be going to the labour dispute department in Muscat. Hundreds of workers have

been left in the lurch as companies are facing difficult economic time due to a slump in oil prices. Trade union leaders in Oman have expressed their concerns over lay-offs across sectors. ‘Act responsibly’ “We are aware that this is happening in different places in Oman. Sometimes in big numbers and sometimes in small. Employers should act responsibly. They should not leave workers in the lurch without food and shelter,” Mohammed Khaldi, a trade union leader, said. On January 1, Oman released its State Budget showing a smaller deficit, but maintained tight curbs on spending because of the low oil prices, which are depleting state revenues. Government spending this year is estimated at OMR11.7 billion ($30.4 billion), with projected revenues of OMR8.7 billion, which would result in a deficit of OMR3 billion. The government’s original budget plan for 2016 was OMR11.9 billion in spending, OMR8.6 billion in revenues and a deficit of OMR 3.3 billion. The actual deficit turned out to be much higher than expected last year. It was OMR4.8 billion in the first 10 months of 2016, according to the official data, hinting that the Omani economy will take longer to recover from the oil price crisis.

SUCCOUR: Indian embassy officials visited the camp and released funds for the workers to help them buy food. – Supplied photo

R O YA L D E C R E E S

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Article (2) states that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced on its date of issue. Royal Decree No. 3/2017 promulgates the system (bylaw) of the Public Authority for Stores and Food Reserve. Article (1) stipulates that the system (bylaw) attached to this decree shall apply to the Public Authority for Stores and Food Reserve. Article (2) states that the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Stores and Food Reserve shall issue the regulations and decisions necessary for the implementation of this law. Till such a time, the regulations and decisions in force shall continue to be applied without prejudice to the provisions of the above-mentioned system. Article (3) cancels all that contravenes this decree or contradicts with its provisions. Article (4) states that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and takes effect from the day following its date of publishing. Royal Decree No. 4/2017 ratifies the agreement on cooperation in the field of civil defence between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed in Abu Dhabi City on September 6, 2016. Article (1) ratifies the above-

mentioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) states that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced on its date of issue. Royal Decree No. 5/2017 approves Oman’s joining the 1995 Grains Trade Convention (GTC). Article (1) approves the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the 1995 GTC in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) instructs the departments concerned to deposit the document pertinent to the abovementioned agreement in accordance with its provisions. Article (3) states that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced on its date of issue. Royal Decree No. 6/2017 ratifies the agreement on avoidance of double taxation and prevention of income tax financial evasion signed by the Sultanate of Oman and Hungary in Muscat City on November 2nd, 2016. Article (1) ratifies the abovementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) states that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and takes effect from its date of issue. Royal Decree No. 7/2017 ratifies the agreement on mutual

waiving of visas for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports signed by the Sultanate of Oman and the Tunisian Republic in Muscat City on December 14, 2016. Article (1) ratifies the abovementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) states that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced on its date of issue. Appointments Royal Decree No. 8/2017 appoints some non-resident ambassadors. Article (1) appoints Saleh bin Sulaiman bin Ahmed Al Harthy, Oman’s Ambassador to Kenya, as the Sultanate’s non-resident Ambassador to Uganda and Rwanda. Article (2) appoints Sheikh Hamad bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Rawahi, Oman’s Ambassador to India, as the Sultanate’s non-resident Ambassador to Singapore, Afghanistan and the Seychelles. Article (3) appoints Mubarak bin Salim bin Ali Al Zakwani, Oman’s Ambassador to South Africa, as the Sultanate’s non-resident Ambassador to Zimbabwe and Angola. Article (4) states that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced on its date of issue. -ONA

E D UC AT I O N

Disabled students in higher education MUSCAT: There were 247 students with special needs in higher education institutes in Oman during the 2014-15 academic year, according to Statistics Department at the Higher Educa-

tion Admission Centre data. Sixty-six per cent of these students were males while 92.3 per cent were Omanis. 89.1 per cent studied for bachelor degree, 10.5 per cent for diploma and 0.4 per

cent for masters degree. Thirty four per cent of these students study at the Gulf College, 19.8 per cent at Sultan Qaboos University and 6.1 per cent at Sohar University. -ONA

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New labour law likely soon, says Al Bakri The ﬁgures for November 2016 showed the Omanisation rate in private companies in Muscat stood at 8.6%

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complishments in providing Omanis with jobs. The minister will hold his second public session to discuss the Ministry’s statement on Monday. In his statement, Al Bakri revealed there are 228,070 Omanis working in private companies, making up 11.7 per cent of the total employees in the sector. Responding to a question about the lack of Omanis in senior positions in the private sector, Al Bakri noted, “This is a challenge. It’s the responsibility of the company owners and our sons (Omani nationals) to prove themselves in the competitive market.”

MUSCAT: Oman will have a new labour law “in the near future,” according to Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Bakri, Minister of Manpower. “The new labour law is in the advanced stage, and I am expecting it to be released in the near future,” he said, stating the delay in forming the law helped decision makers to take into account recent economic changes. This was highlighted during a heated Majlis Al Shura session in which members questioned the minister about his ministry’s ac-

Al Bakri mentioned he was expecting Omani employee numbers to increase following the introduction of the ministry’s development programme. The ﬁgures for November 2016 showed the Omanisation rate in private companies in Muscat stood at 8.6 per cent. Al Dakhiliyah governorate has the highest percentage of Omanis working in private companies, with a 24 per cent rate of Omanisation. The Omanisation rate in Dhofar was the least among all governorates, at 6.6 per cent. “Of the total 214,000 Omanis working in the private sector, 16,856 have bachelor’s degrees and 15,622 are higher diploma graduates,” Al Bakri noted. These ﬁgures make up only 14 per cent of the local workforce in the private sector. “An average of 120,000 expatriate employees join the Omani labour market every year, most of them in the construction sector and real estate,” the Minister of Manpower told the members. “Such sectors are temporary and the numbers will go down when the infrastructure is complete,” he explained, adding that half of the CEOs in the Omani private sector

were Omanis, at 175 out of 309. Further, the members complained about cases where expats were earning higher salaries than Omanis. “It’s illegal to give a higher salary to an expat if his degree and experience are equivalent to his Omani colleague,” Al Bakri replied, urging people to report such cases to the government. A few members also mentioned how many Omanis were suffering because of delays in receiving their salaries. Al Bakri said it was illegal to delay payment after the ﬁrst seven days of the next month. “Owing to the ﬁnancial issues faced by companies, the ministry has cooperated with them, so far,” he stated. Shura member Ahmed Al Barwani added, “I think the delay in drafting the labour law will help address the crisis which started two years ago.” The minister observed that some Omanis preferred “more secure” government jobs to private sector jobs, even if they were less lucrative. Al Barwani has encouraged companies to start providing a career path review to new employees, along with better job security, in a bid to attract them towards working in the private sector.

JANUARY 15

Sultanate marks Gulf Child Day MUSCAT: Oman, represented by the Ministry of Social Development, marked the Gulf Child Day (GCD) which falls on January 15 every year. This celebration manifests itself through the Sultanate’s attention to children since early years of childhood and continues through the later stages in order to build a person who is the centre of development. The Sultanate has seen since the Blessed Renaissance led by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said great interest in children and the family, and the government works hard to provide full care for these elements. This interest is shown in the establishment of Child Care Centre in collaboration with the private sector in recognition of their rights to citizenship that is guaranteed by the Basic Law of the State and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Sultanate is keen on activating this occasion and to highlight the importance of children, their personality development, preparing them for the future, strengthening the linkages and relationships to instill the concepts that stem from the traditions of the Gulf society and urge

to hold on to the Gulf identity. The Sultanate has been providing all forms of support, rehabilitation, and care for children through the establishment of programmes that protect them from all forms of violence and abuse, and to clarify the proper mechanism to deal with victims of domestic violence. The Ministry of Social Development has developed preventive plans and programmes and curative care, in cooperation with the competent authorities, including receiving and addressing complaints and reports from individuals and government, civil and private authorities about any violations of the rights of children and cases of their exposure to violence or abuse. -ONA

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A1 Shura members express concern over high cost of hiring maids During Sunday’s Majlis Al Shura session, members protested the “high cost” of hiring a housemaid in the Sultanate and the lack of “insurance” in cases of absconding. Three in every 100 expatriate workers in Oman run away from their jobs, according to the minister. “Society is also responsible in encouraging domestic workers to abscond as they tend to hire them later,” said Al Bakri. “The ministry arrests between 300 and 500 violating labourers including 30 to 50 female housemaids every week,” he stated. “We don’t have the ability to hire an inspector for each worker here,” he said. He said that between 19,000 and C R E D I T/ D E B I T C A R D S

Health ministry introduces e-payment Times News Service MUSCAT: e-payment system has been implemented in all its establishments by the Ministry of Health. “The Ministry of Health (MoH) has recently started the implementation of e-payment services (credit/ debit cards) for the clients of the MoH’s health establishments,” it said. However, the it added that the cash payment will continue until further notice. DECEMBER

Traded real estate value 175 million MUSCAT: Traded contracts value during December 2016 stood at 175,754,317 while the collected fees amounted to OMR5,099,515, according to Abdullah bin Salim Al Mukhaini Secretary of the Real Estate Registry at the Ministry of Housing. He added that the real estate activity involved 25,935 transactions that included sale, grant, inheritance, exchange, mortgage and mortgage redemption, usufruct and division transactions. Al Mukhaini said that the total value of sale contracts stood at OMR74,731,299 through 3,774 sale transactions at the level of the Sultanate’s governorates while the fees collected hit OMR2,841,965. He said the Governorate of Muscat recorded the highest number of sale contracts compared to other governorates. -ONA

22,000 workers who were found violating the Omani Labour Law are being arrested every year. However, the minister said that the government is not responsible for compensating nationals in case a domestic worker leaves their job. The maid should not pay for it either, according to Al Bakri. “When we ﬁnd an absconding worker, sometimes they do not even have one rial in their pockets,” he said. “One of the studies and solutions to this,” Al Bakri suggested, “is to address insurance companies to be involved in insuring domestic workers.” According to a Shura member, families pay an initial payment that can reach OMR1,500 to hire a housemaid and then pay him/

her a salary that can reach up to OMR140 per month. “I have seen such trends happen in other countries and so I feel it is only a matter of time when it happens in Oman. The demand for such workers is very high so there has to be such services to make it easier for people in the country,” said Tarik Ali, organiser of the recently held exhibition on cleaning and facilities management. Plans are in the pipeline to allow residents to hire maids and cleaners on a rental basis from cleaning companies, according to Ali. “I think it’s a good idea and more workers and households should be given such opportunities. Sometimes people are not in need of resident housemaids, for example for some small families, but they

still need to have someone to take care of their houses, so they can have temporary workers. It’s good especially for small families for house chores, and government organisations, where they just come, do the work and go.” Currently, many residents resort to hiring domestic workers illegally on an hourly basis. Residents have voiced concerns over low supply of such workers due to high expenses. Ahmed, a resident of Ruwi, told his ordeal of hiring a worker to clean his car and help in domestic work. “I struggled to bring a worker from India due to high costs and paperwork involved. Failing to get one, I hired a person on monthly basis to do household work, however, he was arrested for illegal

work and now again I have to look for someone,” he said. He added that it is important to have a legal system where workers can be hired on an hourly basis. Several startups that target this market have successfully established themselves around the world, however, the GCC region does not seem to have such a system yet. Ali added: “The potential is huge. People need these workers to help them. I have seen it happening in other countries and it will just take some more time but it will come up.” Saud Salmi, a trade unionist who focuses on domestic workers’ issues, said that it has been discussed in the past also. “However, if the government is

seriously going to implement it, then it would be a good move. This can help the employer to look for better service options rather than just hiring a domestic worker who may not be able to perform the duties,” the trade unionist said. “If an employer wants to employ a domestic worker on temporary basis, then this system could help,” he added. Rafeek Ravuther, an Indian migrants’ rights activist, said that it is a good initiative and it can eradicate the current bad practices up to an extent. “However, wage factor should be discussed and ﬁxed fairly. Hiring on an hourly basis should not harm the current wage system deals signed with sending countries,” Rafeek added.

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Gaurav’s long-term plan is to enter the teaching profession full-time. He is currently volunteering at his alma mater, where he serves as a teacher’s assistant, helping students in history and physics

CABLE

His Majesty sends condolences to Saudi Arabia King 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 Prince Mohammed

bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan has expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased’s soul in peace and grant his family patience. -ONA

DECEMBER 2015 FIGURES

Number of job seekers crosses 43,000 mark MUSCAT: According to the statistics of the Public Authority for Manpower Register the number of job seekers as of the end of December 2015 crossed 43,000 most of which are university degree holders. This was stated by Mohammed bin Salim Al Busaidi, Head of Majlis Al Shura’s Youth and Human Resources Committee, at a press statement. The number of jobs added by the private sector during 8th ﬁve-year development plan was only about 14,865. In the 9th ﬁve-year plan, 6,600 new job opportunities will be added by the private sector.

This means that the private sector will not be able to absorb all job seekers without radical restructuring of this sector. “During the previous ﬁve-year plan, the private sector managed to save a large number jobs but most of them went to expatriates, therefore we need to address this problem very urgently, he added. He highlighted the need to streamline efforts related to the employment of national manpower through a national sector for employment; one of the outputs of the national diversiﬁcation program ‘ Tanfeedh’. — ONA

Muscat Festival 2017 set to mesmerise Oman This year, the event is scheduled to begin on January 19, and continue until February 11

Times News Service MUSCAT: Visitors to the 2017 Muscat Festival will have more reasons for cheer than in the past. With exciting events lined up, organisers of the Muscat Festival say it will be better than in the past. During the 24-day festival there will be events and performances throughout the Sultanate of Oman. This year, the festival starts on Thursday, January 19, and continues until February 11. The festival will be held in Naseem Gardens and Al Amerat Park, and will feature activities such as touring a tropical rain forest, paintball, ﬁreworks, an open theatre, performances of folklore and bands, and a plaza to host a variety of performances, such as a ﬂame show, African show and airtrampoline shows. Besides this, there will be acrobatic events, educational programs, contests and recreational programs for children, cartoon characters and a large number of food courts for visitors at both venues.

Amerat Park The Heritage Village at Amerat Park provides a glimpse of the traditional Omani lifestyle, with a historic look at life in Oman and its culture. A tour of the Village helps visitors view a picture of life from Oman’s past, as well as the well-maintained traditions Oman is known for. Naseem Park The Tropical Rainforest - A tropical forest with its natural components and effects, including plant collections and waterways. Amerat Park will also host a heritage village, which provides a glimpse of the traditional Omani lifestyle. Since it began in February 1998,

Muscat Festival has invented and reinvented itself, becoming a major entertainment spectacle, plus a carnival and a shopping wonder, all rolled into one.

Tour Of Oman The Tour of Oman is scheduled to take place between February 16th and 21st. It contains six stages, and passes several landmarks in Oman.— Photos by Shabin E

AL ANSAR LABOUR CAMP

Quebec student volunteers to teach labourers English GAUTAM VISWANATHAN

Gautam@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: While most of us enjoy sleeping in on Friday mornings, Gaurav Selvaraj is teaching English to labourers at the Al Ansar labour camp in Ghala. The 21-year-old, who completed his schooling at the American British Academy in 2013, is back in Oman on a gap year from Bishop’s University in Quebec, Canada, where he is studying for a degree in Political Science. But now he teaches English to some 15 to 20 people from 9:30 to 11 every Friday. This began when his mother put him in touch with people who were volunteering to teach English, in coordination with the Indian Social Club, when he returned to Oman in October. “We started out with things that were really basic, like spelling, sentence structure and grammar, to build up their conﬁdence a little bit,” he said. “It is just a really good group of people and I

enjoy helping them out. Despite the initial difficulties he had in communicating to the camp residents, Gaurav soon found a way to interact with them. “My Hindi is atrocious, and most of them only knew a few words of ‘Hinglish’, that is mostly Hindi with a few words of English thrown in,” he said, speaking exclusively to Times of Oman. “They mostly understood my tone. For example, if I were talking about food, my tone would indicate whether I liked this food or not. “I taught them largely by describing through pictures,” added Gaurav. “They’re people from all

over India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, so I would get someone who spoke their regional language and understood what I say, so he could explain it to them, and he would then explain it to two or three more people, and they would explain it to the rest.” While quite a few of the camp residents work in furniture shops, others are employed as foremen, office boys, carpenters, steel workers and in construction. People are also bussed in from other camps if they wish to learn English from him. Although he has only been teaching at the camp for about three months, Gaurav can already see progress. “They now come to me and ask me for help openly, because earlier they were shy, as they didn’t understand and didn’t want to make themselves look stupid in front of their peers,” he revealed. “Now they come to me and ask me questions, and keep pushing me for an explanation until they’re satisﬁed with the response.”

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Agreement for privatisation of slaughterhouses

Mantheri receives NDC delegation MUSCAT: Dr. Yahya bin Mahfoudh Al Mantheri, Chairman of the State Council received at the council’s headquarters yesterday a delegation from the National Defence College (NDC). Dr. Al Mantheri stressed the council’s keenness in extending bridges of cooperation with the society and activating partnership through various channels, including lectures and seminars, as well as organising visits for official military and civil delegations to the council. Familiarising On his turn, Maj. Gen Salim bin Musallam Qatan, NDC Commandant said that this visit aimed at familiarising the delegation with the nature of work in the council, its tasks and prerogatives. He valued the important role of Majlis Oman in general and the State Council in particular in conducting studies, which assist

in implementing the development plans and programs, besides ﬁnding appropriate solutions for the economic and social obstacles and presenting studies and suggestions to serve the community and achieving goals of the state. Presentation The visiting delegation watched a presentation on Majlis Oman, its importance and the progress of Shura march in the Sultanate in light of the attention accorded by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said in developing the Shura march and enhancing it to keep pace with aspirations of the Sultanate’s people in each developmental stage of the Blessed Renaissance stages. The NDC delegation also toured various utilities of the Council. The meeting was attended by Dr. Sheikh Al Khattab bin Ghalib Al Hinai, Deputy Chairman of the State Council and some honourable members. -ONA

ROHM marks inauguration by HM MUSCAT: Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) marked its inauguration by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Council of Ministers and Chairman of the ROHM High Committee received yesterday the maestro and tenor Placido Domingo, who was conferred by

Khareef tourists spend 30% more The average expenditure by Kuwaitis was the highest at OMR285 per person, followed by Qataris with OMR279 per person. The average expenditure of Asians was the lowest at OMR62.8 per person

MUSCAT: Khareef Salalah visitors spent OMR65,663,911 in 2016, a growth of 30 per cent over OMR50,421,425 they spent in 2015, according to the bulletin issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information. The bulletin added that the expenditure on leisure constituted 91.3 per cent or about OMR60 million of the total expenditure compared to 4.9 per cent on business tourism. As per the same bulletin, the expenditure on accommodation constituted 35.8 per cent of the total compared to 22.9 per cent on food and beverage and 21.8 per cent on transportation, leisure and shopping. The average expenditure by Kuwaitis was the highest at OMR285 per person, followed by

Qataris with OMR279 per person. The average expenditure of Asians was the lowest with OMR62.8 per person. Withdrawals The statistics of the Central Bank of Oman showed that the cash withdrawals through ATM during the Khareef season increased by 7 per cent during July 2016 to hit OMR70.9 million compared to OMR66.2 million in June 2016. The number of withdrawals transactions during July, August and September 2016 stood at OMR687,000, OMR752,000 and OMR612,000 respectively. The number of visitors increased by 26.8 per cent to 652,986 compared to 514,777 during 2015 season. The Omani visitors constituted

70.5 per cent or 460,345 of the total number of visitors, followed by the Gulf visitors with 17.5 per cent or 114,107 and the Asian 55,904 and other Arab 17,333. The number of visitors from European nationalities stood at 3,499 compared to 798 non-European foreign visitors. In all, 93.9 per cent of the visitors visited Salalah for leisure to enjoy the charming weather in the Governorate of Dhofar during Khareef season. 2.8 per cent of the visitors came for business and 2.7 per cent for visiting family and friends. As much as 78.7 per cent of the visitors came through the land point compared to 83.9 per cent during 2015 season with Omanis on top of the list of users for the land point (89.8 per cent) followed by persons of Asian nationalities (8.5 per cent). Eighty-eight thousand visitors came through Oman Air domestic flights and 51,000 visitors used international flights. The petrol stations’ sales increased by 78.7 per cent with the demand for petrol staying at 203 million liter of fuel. The hotel revenues reached the peak in September 2016 to hit OMR1.8 million. The inflation rate for hotels and restaurants during July stood at 12.8 per cent. -ONA

His Majesty the Sultan with the medal of honour in the celebration that took place under the patronage of His Majesty at ROHM on that occasion, in honour of the artist for his achievements at the international level. During his current visit to the Sultanate, Placido led the Royal Symphony Orchestra of Oman in a glittering show that illustrated S I X T H PAC K AG E

Expressway section opens SHINAS: The sixth package of the Al Batinah Expressway was opened to traffic yesterday by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the Wilayat of Shinas. The new section of the expressway runs from Al Aqr – Al Wajajah intersection up to Khatmat Milaha for 18 km. The four-lane expressway in each direction is supported by four bridges to ensure smooth movement from and to mountainous villages and to Al Batinah road. A truck weighing station is also installed on the road to maintain road safety and its users, besides lighting poles, traffic and guidance signs, metal and concrete barriers. -ONA

the high-class and international level of this orchestra, thanks to the patronage given by His Majesty for culture and arts. Placido also sang in another concert some of the world’s most famous operas. Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, praised Placido Domingo and his global reputation, during which he won many precious prizes. -ONA

MUSCAT: An agreement was signed by the Muscat Municipality yesterday with Oman Livestock Company to manage and operate municipal slaughterhouses in the Wilayats of Al A’mirat and A’Seeb for a period of ﬁve years, subject to renewal. Eng. Mohsen bin Mohammed Al Sheikh, Chairman of Muscat Municipality and Eng. Ammar bin A’mer Al Sulaimani, Director General of Oman Livestock Company signed the agreement. To ensure business continuity in both slaughterhouses and providing services to the public, the agreement included the operation of the slaughterhouses seven days a week, with the necessity of providing the necessary human resources during seasonal periods in which the number of slaughtered livestock increases, such as the month of Ramadan, holidays and vacations, with a commitment to operate the slaughterhouses in Ramadhan, during daylight hours. -ONA

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017

REGION Iraqi forces sweep Mosul University for militants

Sudan extends ceasefire by six months KHARTOUM: Sudan said on Sunday it would extend a unilateral ceasefire in fighting with rebels in the country’s warring regions to six months, state news agency SUNA reported. The move comes after the United States said on Friday it would lift a 20-year-old trade embargo against Sudan, but would wait 180 days before doing so to see whether Sudan acts further to improve its human rights record and resolve political and military conflicts, including in warring regions such as Darfur. Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al Bashir asked the government at a special cabinet meeting on Sunday to prepare procedures to “accommodate for the positive impact of the United States lifting sanctions,” SUNA reported. Al Bashir on January 1 had already extended the ceasefire, in place since October, by just one month. The United States said on Friday it would also unfreeze Sudan’s assets and remove financial sanctions as a response to Khartoum’s cooperation in fighting IS and other groups.

Iraqi troops had also taken another area along the eastern bank of the Tigris river, in gains that are bringing more of IS’ last major stronghold in the country under Iraqi forces’ control

BAGHDAD: Iraqi special forces swept through the campus of Mosul University on Sunday to clear it of any remaining IS militants after taking full control of the area, a spokesman said. A military statement said troops had also taken another area along the eastern bank of the Tigris river, in gains that are bringing more of IS’ last major stronghold in the country under Iraqi forces’ control. Counter-terrorism service (CTS) troops drove the militants back inside the strategically located university complex and seized clusters of buildings including colleges on Saturday, a crucial advance towards recapturing all areas of Mosul east of the river. “The university is completely liberated and forces are sweeping the complex for any hiding militants,” CTS spokesman Sabah Al Numan told Reuters by phone on Sunday. “Most buildings are booby-trapped so we’re being cautious.” “We’re not stopping,” he added, saying the CTS was working to

WA R R I N G R E G I O N S

FLEEING FOR SAFETY: Displaced people, who ﬂed IS militants, cross the bridge in Al Muthanna of Mosul, Iraq, on Sunday. – Reuters

push into areas next to the university. Parts of the sprawling campus overlook neighbouring districts in eastern Mosul and towards the river. Taking the entire east bank of the Tigris, which bisects Mosul from north to south, will allow Iraqi forces to begin assaults on the city’s west, which IS still holds. On Saturday elite rapid response units of Iraq’s federal police recaptured large areas in the southeast, securing a stretch along the bank. Loss of Mosul could spell the end of the Iraqi side of IS’ self-

styled caliphate, which it declared from the city after sweeping through vast areas of Iraq and Syria. Iraqi forces say they are close to recapturing the entire eastern bank. They are backed by US-led air power in an offensive launched in October to retake the city. The campaign involves a 100,000-strong force of Iraqi troops, Kurdish ﬁghters and militias. Forces have made rapid advances since the start of the year, aided by new tactics and improved coordination, military ofﬁcials say. Meanwhile, in some parts of

Mosul, you can almost forget that a war is being waged over the city between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants who still control more than half of it - at least momentarily. Cars clog the streets, stalls are heaped with fresh produce and bicycles weave through the traffic, as the city slowly emerges from more than two years under the iron grip of IS. As Iraqi forces prise away more and more of the militants’ largest urban stronghold, a semblance of normality is returning to eastern districts that were retaken in the

early stages of a campaign that began nearly three months ago. But reminders of the conflict and the militants’ legacy are never far away. “We are trying to forget,” said 19-year old Wisam, slicing meat off a skewer to serve a customer in the Zuhour neighbourhood. “It will take time - some things have got inside our heads.” Around his stall, the market was bustling with people enjoying the freedom to walk around undisturbed by the Hisba, which enforced Islamic State rules and punished infractions with fines and flogging. — Reuters

Latest outbreak The latest outbreak of fighting between the army and rebels in Kordofan and Blue Nile broke out in 2011, when adjacent South Sudan declared independence. Conflict in Darfur began in 2003 when mainly non-Arab tribes took up arms against Sudan’s Arab-led government. Sudan previously announced short-term truces in these regions in June and October 2016, which were followed by a fall-off in fighting in the southern Blue Nile and Kordofan regions but continued clashes in Darfur. Sudan’s economic problems have been building since the south seceded in 2011, taking with it three-quarters of oil output, the main source of foreign currency and government income. — Reuters

DEVELOPMENT

Iran’s parliament passes five-year economic plan DUBAI: Iran’s parliament passed a five-year economic development plan on Sunday that includes a sharp rise in foreign investment, though Tehran may not achieve that while US presidentelect Donald Trump is in office. The plan lets the government arrange up to an average of $30 billion of foreign financing each year, in addition to $15 billion of annual direct foreign investment in Iran, and up to $20 billion of foreign investment conducted with local partners. Such volumes of foreign investment would mark a big increase from levels seen in the past few decades. Since 2000, net inflows of foreign direct investment rarely exceeded $4 billion, according to the World Bank - a small amount by the standards of major emerging markets. Investment has been deterred by red tape and restrictive regulation, and more recently by international sanctions. Many though not all of those sanctions were lifted last January after Tehran signed a deal with world powers limiting its nuclear programme. Trump has threatened to either scrap the nuclear agreement or seek a better deal. At the very least, tighter enforcement of remaining sanctions by Washington could make companies around the world more cautious about trading with or investing in Iran. Foreign capital Iranian officials have said they want foreign capital and technology to modernise a wide range of industries, estimating the key oil and gas sectors need about $180 billion of funds for expansion and maintenance during the next decade. The development plan, many details of which have yet to be published, calls for efforts to create jobs and curb inflation, which the government of President Hassan Rouhani has brought down to single digits from over 40 per cent a few years ago. But as part of the plan, lawmak-

CALL FOR INVESTMENT: The ﬁve-year development plan calls

for efforts to create jobs and curb inﬂation. – AFP File

Iran will not renegotiate nuclear deal, says Araqchi DUBAI: Iran will not renegotiate its nuclear agreement with world powers, even if it faces new US sanctions after Donald Trump becomes president, Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday. Trump, who will take ofﬁce on Friday, has threatened to either scrap the agreement, which curbs Iran’s nuclear programme and lifts sanctions against it, or seek a better deal. “There will be no renegotiation and the (agreement) will not be reopened,” said Araqchi, Iran’s top nuclear negotiator at the talks that led to the agreement in 2015, quoted by the state news agency IRNA.

ers earlier approved expanding military spending to 5 per cent of the annual budget from almost 2 per cent previously. This would include developing Iran’s longrange missile programme, which Trump has pledged to halt. The development plan also features aspects of a “resistance

“We and many analysts believe that the (agreement) is consolidated. The new US administration will not be able to abandon it,” Araqchi told a news conference in Tehran, held a year after the deal took effect. “Nuclear talks with America are over and we have nothing else to discuss,” he added. “It’s quite likely that the US Congress or the next administration will act against Iran and imposes new sanctions.” Under Iran’s agreement with the United States, France, Germany, Britain, Russia and China, most UN sanctions were lifted a year ago. — Reuters

economy” promoted by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has called for Iran to make its economy more self-sufficient so that it can resist outside pressure. The plan has to be approved by the Guardian Council, which vets legislation passed by parliament, before it takes effect. — Reuters

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Note ban shows ‘boldness’ of Modi: French minister Appreciating the ‘Make in India’ initiative, French Minister for Foreign Affairs said that France ‘wishes to be a major partner, thanks to its experience, expertise and recognised technologies’

NEW DELHI: France has appreciated demonetisation in India, terming it as a “bold” decision which “shows how determined” Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to combat tax evasion, corruption and black money. French Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Jean-Marc Ayrault also hailed the “signiﬁcant reforms” undertaken by Modi to attract foreign investments, saying “they are in the right direction”. Appreciating the ‘Make in India’ initiative, he said in an interview that France “wishes to be a major partner, thanks to its experience, expertise and recognised technologies”. At the same time, he said “joint

HAILED REFORMS: French Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Jean-Marc

Ayrault hailed the ‘signiﬁcant reforms’ undertaken by Modi to attract foreign investments, saying ‘they are in the right direction’. - PTI

efforts” should be made between the European Union and India to reduce trade barriers and pitched for reforms in India with regard to easing the import-export regime and improving the predictability and stability of regulations. “I am impressed by the boldness of this decision. It shows how determined Prime Minister Modi is to combat tax evasion, corruption and black money. It’s also a measure aimed at modernizing the economy by accelerating the transition to a digital economy,” Ayrault, who was here on a fourday visit, said when his views were sought on demonetisation. “We are following these developments with keen interest,” he added. He said “The Indian

economy is full of promise for entrepreneurs and we trust the government’s resolve to support the country’s economic development.” Bilateral economic ties The French minister, who was here primarily to attend Vibrant Gujarat, said the bilateral economic ties “are being ceaselessly strengthened”. Pointing out that French companies have a very strong presence in India, he said they “invest, innovate and make in India”. About 1000 French entities are spread all over the Indian territory, employing almost 350,000 skilled workers, and the general feeling is that this is a land “full of opportunities”, he said.

However, bilateral trade remains at a “more modest level”, which is also due to French companies fully adopting the ‘Make in India’ policy. “But we must continue our joint efforts, between the European Union and India, to reduce trade barriers,” he said. Reminding that the EU, of which France is a member, is India’s top exports destination, Ayrault said, “It will remain so despite Brexit”. The French minister said Modi has undertaken “significant reforms” to attract foreign investments, and “they are in the right direction”. These efforts, he said, “are yielding fruit, with FDIs spiralling over the past few years”. He said

France, which is one of India’s main foreign investors, intends to play a major role in these developments. “Our companies are fully aware of the prospects open to them in a vast variety of fast-expanding sectors, like renewable energy or sustainable urban development, which Prime Minister Modi has declared to be a priority, and in which our companies have great expertise and can offer innovative technology,” he said. He noted that French companies already account for 10 per cent of India’s installed solar capacity. With regard to ease of doing business in India, Ayrault said, “What’s sure is that the Indian market is attractive for our companies, which are gearing up for success. They are in India for the long haul.” He said the French companies continued their investments regardless of the global economic situation. “And they innovate in India. They have thus shown that they can prepare for the future and are conﬁdent of India’s future,” he said, adding the reforms “have played and are playing a very positive role in this respect.” There are “other areas in which reforms could be pursued, for example, with regard to easing the import-export regime, or improving the predictability and stability of regulations,” the minister said. On ‘Make in India’, he said the French companies have “fully incorporated” it in their policy and wish to make the most of the opportunities it presents. “There are so many wonderful examples of success,” he said. - PTI

WEST BENGAL

5 Ganga Sagar pilgrims die in stampede KOCHUBERIA (West Bengal): Five Ganga Sagar pilgrims, including a woman died in a stampede at a jetty at Kochuberia in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Sunday. District officials said two pilgrims died on the spot and three, including the woman in the hospital. The stampede occurred at around 6pm when there was a huge rush of pilgrims to board vessels to reach Kolkata, the officials said adding all of them were middle aged and are yet to be identiﬁed. A search has been launched by naval divers to ﬁnd out anybody who might have fallen into Buriganga river during the stampede, they added. A total 1.6 million pilgrims took their holy dip in two days on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at Ganga Sagar, West Bengal Public Health Engineering and Rural Development Minister Subrata Mukherjee said. - PTI BLAST IN ENGINE

BEST bus gutted in ﬁre MUMBAI: A Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus was gutted in a ﬁre, triggered by a blast in the engine, at Chakala in suburban Andheri on Sunday, an official said. None of the bus passengers were injured in the incident. “The incident took place around 1.50pm, when the municipal bus (route number - 396) was going to Andheri from Mulund bus depot. Near Chakala church, the bus driver heard some sound from the bus engine,” the official said. - PTI

P U N JA B A S S E M B LY P O L L S

Sidhu joins Congress, may contest from Amritsar-East seat NEW DELHI: Ending the suspense, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday joined the Congress after meeting Rahul Gandhi and the party said it would be “immensely strengthened” in poll-bound Punjab with his presence. Fifty-three-year-old Sidhu is likely to contest from Amritsar East Assembly seat, party leaders said. Sidhu had resigned from Rajya Sabha and quit BJP following which his wife Navjot Kaur had joined Congress on November 20. Punjab Congress Chief Amarinder Singh had said sometime back that Sidhu joining the party was only a matter of time. “Known for straight talking, ide-

ological commitment to the cause of nationalism as also wit and humour, we are certain that Congress party will be immensely strengthened in Punjab and elsewhere with the entry of Sidhu,” party spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said in a statement. Sidhu was earlier member of Lok Sabha from Amritsar and was apparently not happy when in the last Lok Sabha polls, he was replaced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who was subsequently defeated by Amarinder Singh. BJP’s ally Akali Dal, which has had frosty ties with Sidhu, was quick to hit out at the former Amritsar MP, saying he has joined the “party and family” which had “at-

tacked Darbar Sahib” (Golden Temple). Taking a dig, Punjab’s Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal asked why Sidhu had come to the state “20 days before the elections” and said that he should come clean on the “bargain”. “U left BJP saying @ akali_dal_ did not let U enter Punjab. Where were you since last ten months? Come clean and tell Punjabis (sic),” he said on twitter. The Shiromani Akali Dal chief also targeted Amarinder, asking him if he has been replaced by Sidhu as the chief ministerial candidate. “Please clear the air, Are you in favour of making Navjot Sidhu the face of Punjab Congress as done by Rahul Gandhi recently? “Please

clear the air, Are you in favour of making Navjot Sidhu the face of Punjab Congress as done by Rahul Gandhi recently? (sic),” he said. Amarinder, meanwhile, spoke to Sidhu on phone to welcome him into the party fold, saying it was “great news” and his joining would further strengthen the Congress in Punjab in the run-up to the state assembly elections. “Besides being the party’s choice for contesting the Amritsar East seat, Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is known for his wit and humour besides being strongly nationalist, is the star campaigner in the Punjab assembly polls for the Congress,” Amarinder Singh said in a statement. - PTI

HIGH-LEVEL INQUIRY ORDERED

Patna boat tragedy toll rises to 24, FIR ﬁled PATNA: As the toll in boat tragedy in river Ganga here climbed to 24, the opposition on Sunday blamed alleged mismanagement and negligence at a government organised event for the incident even as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ordered a high-level inquiry. An FIR was ﬁled with Sonepur police station against persons running an entertainment park at Sabalpur diara and boat operators for illegally ferrying passengers between Saran and Patna districts after the boat capsized on Saturday near NIT ghat as it was apparently overcrowded with revellers returning from a kite festival organised by tourism department on occasion of Makar Sankranti festival. However, BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi alleged that there was an attempt to cover-up the “negligence” of state government. He claimed that there were inadequte number of boats to ferry the people for the event. But after the FIR has been lodged, it seems that the incident took place only because of the entertainment park, which had not even started, he said, adding “to hide their incapability the government has given a new twist to the incident”. State Tourism Minister Anita Devi rejected suggestions that adequate arrangements had not been made by the department for the event and sought to blame private boat operators for the tragedy. “We had made all arrangements and informed local authorities in writing. But there were some pri-

RESCUE OPERATION: National Disaster Response Force team carrying out rescue work after a boat

capsized in the river Ganga, in Patna on Sunday. - PTI

vate boat operators,” she said. “We are saddened by this terrible tragedy and are with the families in this hour of grief. The chief minister has announced exgratia.... He has ordered a high level probe into the incident and directed that strict action should be taken against those responsible for any lapses,” the Tourism Minister said. Principal Secretary (Disaster Management) Pratyaya Amrit told PTI that four more bodies were recovered on Sunday, taking the death toll to 24. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chief

minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs200,000 and Rs400,000 respectively to the kin of those killed in the incident. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Md Ali Ansari said the FIR was ﬁled by the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Anuj Kumar late on Saturday night. Raids were being carried out to nab the boatman identiﬁed as Ashok Rai other accused, he said. Rai is a native of Chaharan Mohalla of Sabalpur village. The boat, which had about 40 people on board was returning to Ranighat in Patna from Sabalpur

diara (riverine area), was retrieved from the river. In the wake of the tragedy, a programme to mark the start of redevelopment work of Mahatma Gandhi Setu in Patna which the PM was to address on Sunday via video conferencing was also postponed. The boat tragedy has also led to cancellation of other engagements including ‘dahi-chura’ feast that JD(U) unit president Bashistha Narayan Singh was scheduled to host on Saturday. The four-day kite festival which started on Saturday will not continue in the wake of the tragedy. - PTI

ELATED: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi welcomes former

BJP leader Navjot Singh Sidhu into the party at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday. - PTI

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PAKISTAN China hands over 2 ships to Navy for Gwadar security China handed over the two ships to the Pakistan Navy on Saturday for joint security along the sea route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Dawn News reported

KARACHI: China has handed over two ships to the Pakistan Navy to safeguard the strategic Gwadar port and trade routes under the $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. China handed over the two ships to the Pakistan Navy on Saturday for joint security along the sea route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Dawn News reported. The Gwadar port in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province has been developed under CPEC linking western China through Pakistan with the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

PROTECT SEA-LANES: The ships — named after two rivers Hingol and Basol near Gwadar — were

received by Commander of the Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Arifullah Hussaini. - File photo

The ships -- named after two rivers Hingol and Basol near Gwadar -- were received by Commander of the Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Arifullah Hussaini. Recently built in China and equipped with state-of-the-art guns, the ships will be part of Pakistan Navy and also used to protect the sea-lanes in the Arabian Sea.

A ceremony was held in Gwadar where Chinese officials, who reached Gwadar aboard the ships, handed them over to their Pakistani counterparts. Director General of the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Rear Admiral Jamil Akhter, Commander West Commodore Mohammad Waris and top naval and

civilian officials were present on the occasion. “The Chinese ships have become part of the Pakistan Navy from today,” Vice Admiral Hussaini said, adding that the navy would become stronger with the induction of the ships. He termed the induction of the Chinese ships into the Pakistan

Navy as a “historic moment” and said the ships would be deployed for the security of the Gwadar port and the sea route of the CPEC. The Chinese government will provide two more ships to Pakistan Navy which have been named Dasht and Zhob after two districts in Balochistan. China is extending help and cooperation to Pakistan for security along the CPEC’s land and sea routes. Pakistan has already raised a new division of the army to ensure security along the CPEC route and in and around the Gwadar port. Security of Gwadar city has been handed over to the army’s new division raised during the tenure of former army chief General Raheel Sharif. In the past, China has shied away from saying that it plans to deploy its naval ships in Gwadar, a move which could raise alarm in the US and India. China has not only rebuilt the Gwadar port but also has its operational control. It is also building a network of roads and railways to link up its remote western region to Gwadar for easier access to the Arabian Sea. The revamped Gwadar port became operational in November last year after two cargo ships laden with containers set off for Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the UAE and EU. — PTI

PETITION

135 Pakistan fishermen in Indian jails, says report ISLAMABAD: At least 135 Pakistani fishermen are currently detained in Indian jails, the Foreign Office said in a report submitted to the Supreme Court. The apex court had ordered Foreign Office in October to give details of the fishermen languishing in Indian jails, The Express Tribune reported on Sunday. The court is adjudicating a constitutional petition filed by the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum and the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research, through their counsel Advocate Raheel Kamran Sheikh regarding the repatriation of detained Pakistani fishermen, the paper said. The petitioners requested that steps should be taken to obtain information about the presence of Pakistani fishermen in Indian jails, details of charges against the prisoners, and court judgements on the sentences handed down to them, it said. The Foreign Office in its one page reply stated that according to the information provided by the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, at present 135 fishermen are currently detained in India. “Out of these 135 fishermen, 98 are awaiting consular access, two prisoners are awaiting their repatriation to Pakistan and 35 are awaiting their national status to be confirmed,” the FO said. — PTI

E X T R A F I V E -Y E A R TA X H O L I D AY

Punjab considering another tax break for cinema owners LAHORE: With the recent emphasis on and revival of the country’s cinema industry, the Punjab Excise and Taxation department is looking to give an extra fiveyear tax holiday to the province’s movie screening business in a bid to maintain the flow of investments in the sector. In addition to giving yet another tax holiday to new multiplexes, a proposal of flat tax for old cinemas is also under consideration, though nothing has been finalised yet. “We have crafted a few proposals for imposition of entertainment duty tax in Punjab, but the final decision will be made by Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif,” said provincial minister of Excise and taxation Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman. Till date we have not collected any tax from cinema owners, Rehman added. He further said that entertainment duty tax has been reduced to 20 per cent from 65 per cent in Punjab, which is currently levied on theatres. “In case tax is implemented and CM refuses to give further tax breaks, then it will be a flat rate. We won’t follow Sindh or cantonment board models, which charge Rs10 to Rs30 per seat”, Rehman said. He added that per-seat tax collection can possibly open up an-

MERRIMENT

A general view of people visiting the Hanna Lake after a snowfall on the outskirts of Quetta, Pakistan, on Sunday. — Reuters

other avenue of corruption so it is better to charge cinemas Rs2,000 to Rs4,000 tax per show. As per cinema owners, the industry desperately needs another tax break followed by screening of Indian content to have better footfall in cinemas. The recent tax breaks have encouraged many investors who have poured billions of rupees to modern multiplex screens. A single multiplex screen costs almost Rs50 million and currently around 105 multiplex screens have been set up all over Pakistan out of which around 85 are in Punjab. Investors are now moving towards second-tier cities to capture their markets but the ban on Indian content followed by the end of the tax holiday are potential hindrances. Additionally, many have terminated almost 30% of their workforce and shut down half of existing screens to sustain. Super Cinema Co-founder Ramzan Sheikh told The Express Tribune that this tax break has allowed the cinema culture to flourish in an entertainment-starved country. “Taxation is one aspect, the flow of investments is helping in reviving the local film industry and their supporting staff and departments, which in turn is generating massive economic activity,” Sheikh said. — Express Tribune

ENERGY RESOURCES

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has 16t cubic feet of gas deposits FAISALABAD: Pakistan is producing only 96,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), far lower than its demand for 400,000 bpd, which can mostly be met by energy-rich Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) that has huge hydrocarbon reserves, says a high official of the province’s energy company. “Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has reserves of 16 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 1.1 billion barrels of oil,” disclosed Nouman Akbar, Director General Human Resources, Corporate Affairs and Marketing of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Oil and Gas Company Limited (KPOGCL). Speaking to members of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), he said K-P was catering to 57 per cent of Pakistan’s crude oil production and contributing 15 per cent to the

Nouman Akbar said Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa was catering to 57 per cent of Pakistan’s crude oil production and contributing 15 per cent to the demand for natural gas. In addition to these, it accounts for 25 per cent of the liquefied petroleum gas production in the country

demand for natural gas. In addition to these, it accounts for 25 per cent of the liqueﬁed petroleum gas (LPG) production in the country. Akbar said KPOGCL had been set up to step up work and explore the untapped oil and gas resources in order to make Pakistan self-reliant in energy production.

The government has allocated ﬁve blocks to the company, of which exploration work on the Lucky block is in full swing. “The Potohar region is rich in hydrocarbon resources and in many cases gas is oozing out of the soil,” he said. Similarly, shallow digging also

leads to the discovery of oil reserves. At least, 26 spots had been identiﬁed where oil and gas reserves were present in abundance and Akbar emphasised that efforts should be expedited in collaboration with the private sector to tap the resources. He was of the view that at least

$110 million were required from the private sector for development of the five exploration blocks. The amount could be made available in the form of shares, which could also be purchased by small investors, he said. The K-P government has finished geological mapping of the province and is setting up a technical testing laboratory in Peshawar in a bid to conduct analysis of the soil data collected from various sites. Earlier, soil samples were sent to laboratories of other countries that charged a fee in dollars, but now these tests could be conducted in the country with a nominal fee. “Plans are also on the cards to establish a most modern refinery for the processing of crude oil. This refinery, expected to be operational within four years, will be able to cater to the needs of the

country,” Akbar said. Responding to a question about the safety of investment, he suggested that a separate fund management company could be created to address the ﬁnancial issues. He pointed out that exploration work was going on at a slow pace because of the lethargic licensing and taxation processes. Listing them among the most discouraging factors, he said all provinces should make a collective representation to the federal government, proposing the abolition of tax at the initial stage of geological surveys and drilling. — Express Tribune

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Barrow arrives in Senegal after talks fail DAKAR: Gambia’s Presidentelect Adama Barrow has left the country for neighbouring Senegal, a coalition member and local media said on Sunday, a day after West African leaders failed to persuade President Yahya Jammeh to step aside. Barrow, a former real estate agent, won a December 1 election in the former British colony by a slim margin. Long-ruling Jammeh conceded defeat but then changed his mind, plunging one of West Africa’s tourist hot spots into crisis and dimming hopes for democracy in a region accustomed to coups and autocratic rule. Barrow, backed by the West and the African Union, is due to be inaugurated on January 19, although Jammeh is seeking to block this pending a Supreme Court ruling on his legal challenge to poll results. “He (Barrow) is in Dakar. He will be back for the inauguration and we are mobilising the whole country for that,” said Isatou Toure, a member of Barrow’s coalition. A spokesman for Senegal’s government was not immediately able to conﬁrm his arrival which was also reported by state-owned news agency APS. Toure did not say why Barrow had gone to Dakar, although other supporters said he felt vulnerable given a lack of security. The regional mediation mission to Banjul on Saturday, led by Nigeria’s President Buhari Muhammadu Buhari and Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, was seen as the last attempt at a diplomatic resolution to the political impasse. — Reuters

WORLD

Thailand ﬂood toll rises to 40 as more rain expected Flooding occurs in Thailand regularly during the rainy season but January is traditionally sunny and clear, and a high season for the tourist industry

BANGKOK: Thailand faces more hardship from unseasonable ﬂoods that have killed 40 people in its south, with more rain expected in the major rubber-producing and tourist region in coming days, a top disaster agency official said on Sunday. Persistent heavy rain well into what should be the dry season has triggered ﬂoods across the south, cutting road and rail links, threatening crops and affecting about 1.6 million people, said Chatchai Promlert, head of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department. “The worst isn’t over. We’re expecting more rain this week while clean-up efforts are underway in places where the waters have subsided,” Chatchai told Reuters. The Meteorological Department said on its website more rain was expected on Monday. The rainy season in Thailand

DESTROYED: Residents of a small village in the province of Nakhon Si Thammarat look at ﬂood damages to nearby buildings on Janu-

ary 12, 2017. Persistent heavy rain well into what should be the dry season has triggered ﬂoods across the south, cutting road and rail links, threatening crops and affecting about 1.6 million people. – AFP

normally takes place from June to November. The ﬂoods, which began on January 1, have followed unseasonably heavy rain. Thailand is one of the world’s most important producers of natural rubber and the national rubber authority said on Thursday output in 2016-2017 would be about 10 per cent lower because of the

ﬂoods. Global rubber prices have spiked on concern about the impact. Flooding occurs in Thailand regularly during the rainy season but January is traditionally sunny and clear, and a high season for the tourist industry. The country saw its worst ﬂooding in half a century in 2011, when heavy rain beginning in July that

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then civilian government was criticised for what many saw as lacklustre disaster efforts. The army, which seized power in a 2014 coup, has again been playing a major role in helping with relief efforts. The Federation of Thai Industries said last week the southern ﬂoods would have little impact on economic growth. — Reuters

China’s chief justice warns courts on judicial independence BEIJING: China’s courts must ﬁrmly resist the western idea of judicial independence and other ideologies which threaten the leadership of the ruling Communist Party, the country’s top judge was reported as saying by staterun Chinese News Service. People’s Courts at all levels must disregard erroneous western notions, including constitutional democracy and separation of powers, Chief Justice Zhou Qiang was reported by the news agency as saying at a Supreme People’s Court meeting on Saturday.

THE CHALLENGE: An ice swimmer attends a carnival at the Lake Orankesee in Berlin, Germany, on

Saturday. – Reuters

NARCOTICS

Duterte to impose martial law if drug problem ‘virulent’ MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he would impose martial law if the drug problem became “very virulent”, just a month after dismissing as “nonsense” any suggestion he might do so. Duterte has made a brutal war on drugs a central pillar of his administration since he took office in the middle of last year. Since July, more than 6,000 people have been killed in the anti-drug campaign, in both police operations and unexplained killings by suspected “vigilantes”. More than 1 million drug peddlers and users have been arrested or have surrendered to authorities. Duterte, speaking to members of a chamber of commerce in the southern city of Davao late on Saturday, said he has sworn to protect the country against all threats, including drugs, which he said has affected about 4 million people. “If I wanted to, and it will deteriorate into something really very virulent, I will declare martial law,” he said. “No one can

year over northern regions led to six months of inundations, including in the central plains, where industrial estates have replaced rice ﬁelds in many places. The ﬂoods submerged a third of the country, killed more than 900 people and crippled industry. The army played a major role in relief efforts in 2011 while the

ERRONEOUS WESTERN NOTIONS

Swimmers dive into frosty waters to become ‘Ice King of Chiemsee’ PRIEN (GERMANY): Some 30 swimmers braved the frosty waters of Germany’s Chiemsee over the weekend, racing to be crowned “Ice King” of the famous lake near Munich. In driving snow, with air temperatures around freezing and water temperatures around 4 degrees Celsius, men and women competed in several disciplines such as breast stroke and freestyle in a 50m course off the town of Prien. The lake is known for its beautiful scenery and for a palace on one of its islands. Begun but never completed by Ludwig II of Bavaria, the palace was meant to the king’s own Versailles, but he stayed only a few nights at the palace before his premature death in 1886. Competitor Mirko Roever told Reuters TV he enjoyed the challenge. “Ice swimming is one of those things where you ask yourself: Why are you doing this? Well, for the health, the stamina,” Roever said. — Reuters

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ADAMANT: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship launch at SMX Convention Centre in Davao city, southern Philippines, on Sunday. – Reuters

stop me,” he said, referring to the Supreme Court and Congress. “My country transcends everything else, even the limitations.” The Philippines endured a decade of martial law from the early 1970s and memories of campaigns to restore democracy and pro-

tect human rights are fresh in the minds of many people. Last month, Duterte appeared to rule out any possibility he might declare martial law. “That’s nonsense. We had martial law before, what happened? Did it improve our lives now? Not at all,” he said. — Reuters

Legal reforms China has in recent years unveiled legal reforms such as those aimed at giving judges more independence and limiting local ofﬁcial’s inﬂuence over courts, but courts are not independent and ultimately answer to the party leadership.

Since he took office in March 2013, President Xi Jinping, who has a doctorate in law, has vowed to put “power within the cage of regulations” and called for judicial independence under the party. Zhou’s comments on Saturday come after the country’s antigraft watchdog said that a mechanism independent of the Communist Party to keep officials in check cannot exist in China. Pledge At an annual meeting earlier this month, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) pledged to create a national supervisory commission and a corresponding national law, as part of a move to reform the oversight system for thousands of party officials. But the reforms would stop short of placing power outside the party, CCDI officials said at a brieﬁng on January 9. — Reuters

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Notre-Dame de la Garde and Marseille’s Old Port can be seen in the background as ice skaters compete on a track during the “Redbull Crashed Ice”, the Ice Cross Downhill World Championship, in Marseille, France, on Saturday. — AFP

Bahrain executes 3 for bomb attack on policemen DUBAI: Bahrain on Sunday executed three men convicted of killing three policemen in a 2014 bomb attack, the ﬁrst such executions in over two decades, drawing condemnation from foreign officials in the region and beyond. Activists in Bahrain reacted with rage to the move, calling it a “black day” for the kingdom’ and posting images of protestors clashing with police on social media. Reuters was unable to verify the protests. The executions came less than a week after the country’s highest court conﬁrmed the punishment against Abbas Al Samea, 27, Sami Mushaima, 42, and Ali Al Singace, 21, found guilty of killing one Emirati and two Bahraini police officers. Reckless Iran called the punishments “reckless”. “Bahrain’s government has demonstrated that it does not seek a peaceful resolution and a way out out of the crisis,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi, quoted by the official news agency IRNA. Such executions are extremely rare in the kingdom. The last similar case involving a Bahraini occurred in 1996. — Reuters

BOOSTING TIES

Indonesia, Japan discuss maritime security, rail project BOGOR (INDONESIA): Indonesia and Japan have agreed to step up maritime security and start discussions on a major railway project to link the Southeast Asian nation’s capital and second-biggest city, the leaders of both countries said on Sunday. Japan has historically been one of Indonesia’s biggest investors, but was dealt a blow in 2015 when President Joko Widodo’s government awarded China a high-speed train project linking Jakarta with the city of Bandung in West Java. Tensions around railway deals seemed to have eased on Sunday, when Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said after meeting Widodo in Bogor, south of Jakarta, that Japan will cooperate with Indonesia to build infrastructure in the railway and other sectors. New level of threat The two leaders also discussed North Korea, with Abe saying its development of nuclear capability and missiles has reached “a new level of threat”. North Korea said last week it can test launch an intercontinental ballistic missile at any time from any location set by leader Kim Jong Un, adding the United States’ hostile policy was to blame for its arms development. On South China Sea, Abe said that Japan asserts the importance of the principle of upholding the law and solving a dispute peacefully. “The issue of South China Sea has drawn the attention of the international community and directly affects the peace in the region,” Abe said. Maritime security cooperation

is of utmost importance for fellow maritime nations, Japan and Indonesia, he said. “Japan will actively encourage cooperation in maritime security and the development of the remote islands in Indonesia.” China claims almost the entire South China Sea, through which about $5 trillion worth of trade passes each year. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims to parts of the sea. While Indonesia is not part of the dispute over claims in the South China Sea, it objects to China’s claim to waters around the Natuna Islands. At an estimated cost of $5.5 billion, the Jakarta-Bandung line was seen in 2015 as a coup for China, which is vying for inﬂuence in the region under its “One Belt, One Road” policy and has ambitions to be a global train supplier. The roughly 600-km (400mile) Jakarta-Surabaya project is likely to cost less than the Jakarta-Bandung rail as the speed of the trains is slower and most of the land has been secured, according to Indonesia’s transport minister. The minister told Reuters in October that the government had invited Japan to work on the Jakarta-Surabaya project, which is aimed at slashing journey times between the capital and the East Java city by more than half to around ﬁve hours. Japan and Indonesia also plan to develop the Masela gas block in Indonesia’s Maluku Province and Patimban port in West Java, Widodo said on Sunday. — Reuters

Jordan king reshuffles cabinet amid challenges Jordan has stepped up its role in the US-led military campaign against IS in the region and risks being drawn into a prolonged conﬂict with the militants

AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah reshuffled his cabinet but retained Hani Mulki as prime minister on Sunday, granting him more scope to tackle the threat of militants and to press ahead with unpopular IMF-mandated reforms to cut spiraling public debt. The reshuffle, the second since the business-friendly Mulki was appointed last May, comes at a time of sluggish economic growth, poor business sentiment and concerns over Jordan’s political stability following a series of security lapses. Jordan has stepped up its role in the US-led military campaign against IS in the region and risks being drawn into a prolonged conﬂict with the militants. The ﬁve new ministers entering the cabinet include Ghaleb Zubi, a former police chief, as interior minister and Ayman Safadi, a long-time adviser to the royal fam-

BID TO EASE CRISIS: Jordanian King Abdullah II, right, leaves following a meeting at the Jordanian Royal Palace in Amman on Sunday. - AFP

ily, as foreign minister, according to a palace statement. Safadi has strong ties to the Gulf countries and has been critical of President Bashar Al Assad in neighbouring Syria. Safadi, whose appointment was a surprise, replaces Nasser Joudeh, who has served as Jordan’s chief diplomat since 2009. The outgoing interior minister, Salamah Hamad, had narrowly avoided a vote of no-conﬁdence in parliament over his handling of an IS attack in the southern city of Karak last month in which at least nine people, including a Canadian tourist and members of the security forces, were killed.

In another major security lapse, a Jordanian guard shot dead three members of the US special forces at an airbase last November, an incident that tarnished the image of the country’s security forces and shook the conﬁdence of its Western backers in its ability to handle security threats. Diplomats say the security lapses raise concerns over the possible radicalisation of some members of Jordan’s military and security apparatus. Jordan is among the closest allies of the United States in the Middle East region. In Sunday’s reshuffle, Finance Minister Omar Malhas kept his job, in which he is overseeing

a tough three-year programme agreed with the International Monetary Fund that aims to cut public debt to 77 per cent of national output GDP by 2021 from 94 per cent now. Politicians and economists say the tough ﬁscal consolidation plan, which includes raising taxes on basic food and fuel items in the coming months and cutting subsidies, will worsen the plight of poorer Jordanians. Removing subsidies has triggered civil unrest in the past. Jordan’s economy is expected to have grown by 2.4 per cent last year, below an IMF target of 2.8 per cent. — Reuters

DAMASCUS

Syria fighting threatens deal to fix damaged water station BEIRUT: The Syrian army and allied militia clashed with rebels in Wadi Barada near Damascus on Sunday, threatening to disrupt planned repair works to a pumping station that supplies most of the capital’s water, a war monitor said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the army and the allied Lebanese militia Hezbollah had made some gains against rebels in the Wadi Barada area. Heavy fighting reached the outskirts of the Ain Al Fija town, where the water springs are located, the British-based war monitor reported. Artillery shelling by government forces killed seven people and wounded several others in the

nearby Deir Qanoun village, it said. Wadi Barada, a mountainous valley northwest of Damascus, has become a major battlefront in the Syrian war, and the damage to the pumping station has caused severe water shortages in the capital since the beginning of the year. The governor of the Damascus Countryside province said on Friday that engineers had entered Ain Al Fija to repair the pumping station, as part of a wider agreement that included the departure of some rebels from Wadi Barada and a settlement with others who would remain there. But the plan was derailed on Saturday evening, after armed men killed the head of a negotia-

tion team who was overseeing the agreement and repairs, the Observatory said. A military media unit run by Hezbollah said the army captured some positions overlooking Ain Al Fija on Saturday, after taking two nearby villages in recent days and edging closer towards the water facility. The water spring was knocked out of service in late December. The United Nations has said it was damaged because “infrastructure was deliberately targeted”, without saying who was responsible, leaving four million people in Damascus without safe drinking water supplies. The UN warned the shortages

could lead to waterborne disease outbreaks. Rebels and activists have said government bombardment damaged the spring. The government said insurgent groups polluted it with diesel, forcing the state to cut supplies. Wadi Barada has become the main focus of ﬁghting between forces loyal to President Bashar Al Assad, backed by Russia and Iran, and rebel groups seeking to oust him, after the government took full control of Aleppo city last month. Fighting in Wadi Barada has tarnished a shaky nationwide ceaseﬁre that began on December 30, brokered by Russia and Turkey, which is one of the main supporters of many rebel groups. — Reuters

SETBACK: A handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on January 11, 2017 shows civilians living in the villages of the rebel-held Wadi Barada area of rural Damascus waiting to have their documents checked by government officials before being granted safe passage out of the area. — AFP/SANA/HO

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hen Donald Trump won the United States’ presidential election in November, he had a lot of Chinese fans. But Trump’s popularity has since plummeted, owing to his statements – often via Twitter – on contentious issues, such as Taiwan and the South China Sea. This isn’t the ﬁrst time China’s view of a US leader has deteriorated rapidly. The abrupt change in Chinese sentiment toward Trump is reminiscent of what happened to US president Woodrow Wilson after his reelection a century ago. At the time, many Chinese intellectuals, including the young Mao Zedong, admired Wilson, a political scientist and former president of Princeton University. Then, in 1919, Wilson backed the Treaty of Versailles, which transferred control of former German territories in Shandong Province to Japan, rather than return them to China. Wilson quickly lost his lustre in China. The shift was similar – but the reasons are very different. A century ago, China was driven to support Wilson, and then to loathe him, by its own weakness. Today, it is China’s strength that is guiding its view of the US president. In 1916, the year Wilson was elected to his second term, China was in terrible shape. While the republic established in 1912 was ostensibly a single entity, it was actually highly fragmented. Military strongmen controlled different regions, while foreign powers, through bribes and bullying, seized large swaths of China’s territory. For Chinese intellectuals, Wilson offered a bookish contrast to thuggish warlords. But Wilson’s appeal in China went beyond image. In 1918, Wilson’s popularity soared – and not just in China – following an address to Congress calling for national “self-determination.” Overlooking Wilson’s support of Jim Crow in the US and the invasion of Haiti on his watch, intellectuals in imperialism-ravaged countries from Egypt to Korea took his declaration to heart, and began to view him as a savior and champion of the oppressed. Chinese patriots, in particular, hoped that, under Wilson’s leadership, the US might deepen its involvement in Asia in ways that would help protect China from the predations of Imperial Japan. For them, Wilson’s support of the Treaty of Versailles constituted a profound betrayal. The China of 2016 is unimaginably different from the China of 1916. It has leap-frogged even advanced countries in the global economic hierarchy. It is uniﬁed under a strong and focused leadership. And it is very big, including nearly all the territories that were part of the Qing Empire at its peak. A rare ex-

ception is Taiwan, but the “one China” diplomatic fiction sustains the fantasy that someday, somehow, the democratic island and authoritarian mainland will be reintegrated. In short, China no longer needs US protection. Instead, it wants a US president who is occupied largely with domestic issues, and is not much concerned with constraining China’s rise, as Barack Obama was. That way, China could get to work reshuffling power relationships in Asia for its own benefit, without having to worry about American interference. Before the election, Trump was already known to level wild accusations at China, typically related to economic issues like trade. But his apparent lack of interest in foreign policy was very appealing for Chinese leaders. He seemed far more likely than his opponent, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, to leave China alone. His suggestion that he would be less committed than his predecessors to supporting traditional US allies in Asia, like South Korea and Japan, was music to Chinese nationalists’ ears, much as his questioning of American commitments to NATO was music to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s. Like Wilson, Trump also gained some fans simply by virtue of a personality that is atypical for a politician. Of course, Trump is no bookworm. But many people liked that he seemed to say (or tweet) whatever he felt, offering “straight talk” that contrasted sharply with the approach of more polished politicians, including President Xi Jinping, who watches his every word. A similar desire for “authenticity” has fuelled – albeit in a very different way – the popularity of another US official, Gary Locke, who became the US ambassador to China in 2011. Photographs of Locke carrying his own daypack and buying coffee at Starbucks – humble acts that high-ranking Chinese officials would have underlings do – spurred a flurry of online posts celebrating him as a virtuous public servant. How different America must be, his fans claimed, from China, where corrupt officials and their pampered offspring indulge in luxurious lifestyles reminiscent of the imperial families of dynastic times. It is hard to imagine that particular US-China contrast carrying weight now, as photos of Trump’s garish Manhattan penthouse and opulent Mar-a-Lago parties continue to emerge. And while Trump’s communication style remains striking, particularly in comparison to Xi’s, it becomes far less appealing when one is the target of his blunt comments on touchy topics. Just as a weak China was not able to count on Wilson’s protection, a strong China will not be able to count on Trump to get out of its way – at least not without throwing a few elbows. - Project Syndicate

READERS’ FORUM Government should start intervening in labour disputes This refers to the story Court to speed up resolution of labour disputes (January 14). The unpleasant incidents witnessed herein are not only pitiable but they cast aspersions on the whole state of affairs of the employment sector of the Sultanate. This is equally disastrous for others who are working or will be working in Oman. But, Oman as a nation and Omanis as children of the soil should not fall prey to the blame game. As a matter of fact, there exists no problem without solution. However, the solution can not always be at the hands of the court of justice. The troubleshooter is right Scan this QR code in the custody of the troublemaker himself. to send letters to the Nonetheless, it is time for the government Readers’ Forum, in Oman to come forward and start directly containing not more than 200 words with intervening in all recruitments as well as full name, address repatriations to ensure the goodwill of the and telephone Omani job market! — Gautam Ghoshnumber, may be sent Dastidar, Muscat by e-mail (akhtar@

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JANUARY 2002 His Majesty gives audience to US official MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said gave an audience at Bait Al Barakah yesterday evening to William Berns, US assistant secretary of state for the Near East. They discussed bilateral relations and ways of boosting them in addition to matters of common concern. The audience was attended by Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, minister responsible for foreign affairs and the charge d’affaires for the US in Oman.

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e-payment should be an option This refers to the story Ministry of Health introduces e-payment system in Oman(January 15). Government should do this as an option, not mandatory as I went yesterday they asked me for debit card instead of cash. They said next time they won’t. - Shiken Ibrahim, via Facebook

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2016

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1942: Japan’s advance into Burma begins. 1945: The US First and Third armies link up at Houffalize, effectively ending the Battle of the Bulge. 1975: The Irish Republican Army calls an end to a 25-day cease ﬁre in Belfast. 0

1979: The Shah leaves Iran.

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FORD F150 LARIAT Story Felicia Campbell

Photography Mehdi Taghavi

he Ford F150 is absolute designed and built for hardcore conditions, whether rock climbing, for which it has greater torque with the 3.5L V6 Ecoboost than it did with previous V8 conventional engine, or playing in the sand dunes, for which it has a great new feature ‘neutral tow mode’ that allows a driver to completely deactivate the automatic transition in situations in which the truck needs to be pulled, thereby protecting the transmission from damage. It also has an anti-overheating technology, which cuts the A/C and reduces the number of active cylinders in the case of a hot engine or transmission so the driver can safely make it to a service station, even if he or she is out in the middle of nowhere. We thankfully didn’t need to make use of those particular safety features on our test drive which included a 1,000km road trip over long desert highways, up rocky inclines, and over sandy beaches. After testing this beast on the road, I can conﬁdently report that the F150 can handle anything you care to throw at it, on or off road. This did not come as a total shock, considering the company is wellknown for building powerful, rugged vehicles. What was surprising, however, was just how comfortable it was. We were fortunate enough to enjoy driving the Lariat trim, a fully-loaded option that included the trappings of a premium vehicle, from heated and cooled multiadjustable seats (and pedals and steering wheel) to a fantastic entertainment system and driver assistance technology. Inside, it felt like driving a luxury sedan. Well, a luxury sedan with more muscle than almost any other vehicle on the road. The second row seats are more spacious that those in the second row of most cars and also include comforts like heated seats and climate control. If you don’t have any passengers, the seats fold ﬂat against the back wall of the truck, providing a huge bonus of in-cab storage for your luggage, leaving the bed empty for your camping or barbeque gear. The little things, like comfort-

able seats and booming speakers and all the cup holders and storage compartments your heart could desire, is what makes all the difference on a long-haul drive. With a cool box in the centre console, iced coffee in my cup holder, a heated seat relaxing my back muscles, and great music vibrating around me, I barely felt the 12 hours of continuous driving we undertook to get down to Masirah Island, which was truly remarkable. On the freeways, we enjoyed the smooth ride and in-cabin amenities, but once we arrived on the remote island, it was time for the muscle of this machine to take centre stage. We began the off-road portion of our trip with a turn off the main highway and onto the beach. Cruising over the pitted, well-worn tyre tracks was about as smooth as driving on the highway. We continued on, alternating between the solitary paved road that runs along the coast of the entire island and gravel goat paths that lead us to rocky ledges overlooking the crashing waves. Barely a grumble, and no tyre stipage, even on steep inclines. Then we diverted back to the beach, onto an abandoned stretch of sand between the jagged mountains and the sea. It was almost too easy as the truck climbed effortlessly, so we decided to try to push the limits a bit, accelerating hard and attempting to drift through banks of softpacked sand. We simply plowed right through. Even with our taxing antics, the entire journey required less than a tank each way, thanks to the ecoboost engine. That’s quite an achievement for a massive vehicle packing this much power. While the size might seem intimidating at ﬁrst (it does tower above the rest), once inside the cushy cocoon of the interior, you’ll soon forget about everything else. –felicia@timesofoman.com

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2016 Ford F150 Lariat Highlights (Available Trims: F150 XLT and Lariat (reviewed)) Engine: 3.5L V6 EcoBoost 385 HP @ 5000 rpm, 464 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm Transmission: Automatic 6-speed with tow/haul mode 4x4 Electronic-shift-on-the-ﬂy (ESOF Neutral Towing capability (so you don’t spoil your automatic transmission if you need to be pulled) AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC) Alluminum body (military grade, super-strong body that is rustresistant and lighter than steel) 20” Chrome wheels Foldable pick-up box extender (easy to use and folds away into the side of the truck bed when not in use) Twin Panel Moonroof Heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescope Leather, heated, cooled 10-way power seats. Remote Start and remote tailgate release system Auto high beam and rain sensing wipers (the former came in really handy on the back roads of Sharqiyah) Super sound system Great-looking led lights 360 degree cameras More cup-holders and around-seat storage than you’ll known what to do with (our mini-cooler ﬁt INSIDE the centre console. Totally awesome.) Great ground clearance that absolutely dominated every terrain we took it on without so much as a whimper Great gas mileage (we went about 500 km on less than one tank of petrol) Starting Price: OMR 15,400

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f you want to make everyday cooking fun, download this easy and interesting app. It is the perfect cooking community app, where home cooks can share their own recipes and also look for something of their interest. Before you get started, though, remember to choose the language you’d prefer in the app. You can search for recipes either on the basis of ingredients or the type of food, and a plethora of recipes will appear for you. Those who want to save the recipes for future can deﬁnitely do so and for those looking to publish their own recipes, they need to click on the Create Recipes button and follow the instructions accordingly. Why to Download Now: Earlier known as Allthecooks and later rebranded as Cookpad, its new avatar has more than 150,000 recipes to choose from and there are new additions every day. This app gives you the option of sending direct messages to the author of the recipes for any clariﬁcation you might have. The most appealing feature is its availability in various languages. — swati@timesofoman.com Launched: 2013 ( English Version) Available for: iOS, Android Languages: English, Arabic, Indonesian, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese Permisisons: Contacts, accounts, USB, Location (if required)

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New Bentley Continental Supersports: The World’s Fastest Four-Seat Car

Bentley has announced its fastest and most powerful production model to date: the new Bentley Continental Supersports. A top speed of 336 km/h and a 0-100 km/h time of just 2.2 seconds make the new Continental Supersports the world’s fastest and most powerful luxury four-seat car. Similarly, its soft-top sibling, the Continental Supersports Convertible, is the fastest fourseat convertible in the world, despatching the sprint to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds on its way to a 330 km/h top speed. Bentley’s mighty W12 engine, redeveloped for the Supersports with new high-performance turbos and engine hardware, and a torque vectoring system create a Continental Supersports, as agile as it is powerful. Meanwhile, unique styling cues inside and out give the new model a sharpened athletic appearance highlighting its performance potential. As well as offering supercar pace and a highly focused driving experience, there is no compromise in the refined nature of the Continental’s ride quality. This fusion of extremes in luxury and performance make the Supersports the ultimate iteration of a model that has come to define and dominate the grand touring genre. Extreme Power and Torque A bespoke drive train featuring Bentley’s W12 engine combines extreme power and torque to offer exhilarating performance. Extensive engine revisions result in an increase of 79 bhp and 217 Nm over the 2009 Supersports model — a 10 per cent power-to-weight and 25 perc ent torque-to-weight ratio improvement. The top speed rises by eight km/h. The Supersports also benefits from a new torque converter which locks up faster allowing the car to make best use of the enhanced torque figure of 1,017 Nm (750 lb. ft.), and accelerate from standstill even

more rapidly. In order to rein in this immense performance the new Supersports is fitted with high-performance carbon ceramic brakes with enhanced cooling. The brake discs are the largest of their type in the world, providing excellent performance with minimal fade under extreme conditions. The brakes sit behind lightweight 21” forged alloy wheels, together offering a 20kg weight saving in unsprung mass. A further 5kg weight-saving is offered via an optional titanium exhaust system. The new Supersports is the lightest-ever iteration of the current Continental GT and lighter than the 2009 four-seat Supersports model. Enhancing the driver experience still further, the exhaust system has been redesigned to breathe more freely and provide an unmistakeable Bentley soundtrack, with down-shifts eliciting a riflefire crackle. Ultimate Handling and Luxury Refinement This performance is matched by athletic handling. The Supersports has a specifically calibrated and updated version of the torque vectoring system first introduced on the Continental GT3-R. This dynamic system brakes individual front and rear wheels during acceleration out of corners to increase performance, whilst maintaining full power to unbraked wheels, and brakes the inside rear wheel on turn-in to improve agility. It also has a bespoke, less intrusive stability control calibration for a more precise chassis response. The new Supersports retains the rear-biased torque split of Bentley’s all-wheeldrive system, sending 60 per cent of the engine’s power to the rear wheels as standard for a better balanced, more sporting character, but with the ability to adjust the frontrear power split depending on available traction. — lifestyle@timesofoman.com

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Protect your Car with Style Story Nishad Padiyarath INVESTING in a new car brings about a sense of pride, admiration, and care. But after several months, the car paint starts to fade, and acquire swirl marks and stone chips owing to many reasons. So how can you protect your car? There are many car care service centres in Oman, but how do you choose the best? Reﬂexions 44 is one of the ﬁnest car care boutiques in the country as it offers some of the best products to keep your car shiny, clean, and protected. Do you want to protect your vehicle interior from high heat and UV fading? Do you want to protect the paint, fabric, or leather of the car? Do you want a simple elegant sticker to differentiate your car

from others? Or a minor body fix? Does it have a paintless dent that needs to be repaired? Do you want to restore the beauty of your car, the wheel rim, or the headlight? All these will be answered at Reflexions 44. Run by a group of qualified professionals, Reflexions 44, has already become a household name among car lovers in Oman. “There is no other pleasure than the joy of a simply clean and protected car”, said Khalid Said Al Wahaibi, managing director of Reflexions 44. According to Jonathan Heinsen, master retailer at Reflexions 44, the car boutique follows systematic approach to detailing. “With so much competition and false

promises in the market, it’s hard to stand out, so I made sure my work speaks for itself,” said Jonathan, who is a popular name in GCC. “My secret is consistency, that’s why I created a 44 stage systematic approach to detailing from the ﬁrst step to the last step. This formula works on every car. Most of all it delivers masterpieces every-time. “If you ever had your car detailed you will know what I mean when I say that a perfectly clean car can satisfy all your senses,” he explained. “We not only take care of premium cars but also other brands as well. We do not shy away from any work. People these days do not worry about spending on car care. They want to see their cars in their

best look. So as soon as they buy a new car or in need of car care services, they can just drive to Reflexions 44 for complete protection and detailing,” he said. According to Siddiq Ahmed Khan, business manager at Reflexions 44, detailing a car can be done anywhere. “Quality and trust matters, intention and the use of products alone are not enough to produce good results. “It requires the correct procedure and the application of special care techniques is what leads to the desired outcome. “We have confidence in our expertise, knowledge, experience, and our products such as Swissvax (Swiss), Modesta (Japan), Bodyfence (France), and

Huper Optik (USA), the world’s best brands. Most of our products come with a life-time warranty,” Siddiq said. Jonathan, who comes with years of experience in car detailing, had the honour of working with the world’s most elite cars. “I love cars and I started my career as a technician in USA. “Dubai is where I gained most of my experience. I have picked up many skills along the way, took a lot of risks, and made my way to the top of the detailing industry,” he said. Reﬂexions 44 and its team offer expertise to customers based on their driving style and other conditions. “Most of the people do not know what they need for their car so we lead them in the right direction.

“We recommend services based on their driving style and other conditions, from that we formulate a package.” “We detail and protect your car according to your needs because not everyone likes shiny tyres or a shiny dashboard. So we pick and choose what you need. Our smart repair technology helps those people who have lost interest in car care simply because of a dent or other damage on the car. We ﬁx these things on affordable rates. It’s a question of style,” he added. — nishad@timesofoman.com (Reﬂexions 44, is in Azaiba next to the Ferrari showroom. Contact Jonathan at + 968 2413 9340; +968 9068 9852.)

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About 44 airports across the country have “high potential” for better activity under the ambitious ‘regional connectivity scheme’ for civil aviation, UDAN, according to a report brought out by FICCI has said. – PTI

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CURRENCY RATES*

DRAFT RATES (OMR1)*

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

Forex rates vs OMR1* US Dollar ................................. 2.58 Euro ............................................. 2.41 Pound ............................................2.11 Indian Rs ..............................176.74 Pakistan Rs ........................267.59 Bangla Taka....................... 203.17

Indian Rs ...................................176.25 Pakistan Rs .............................272.00 Sri Lanka Rs .................................. N/A Bangla Taka............................ 204.15 Phil Peso ................................... 129.25

Muscat 24ct per gm (OMR) .......15.35

Oman Crude............. (Spot) ........$53.80 Dubai Crude ............. (Spot) ........ $53.53 Murban Crude ........ (Spot) ........$55.89 Arabian Light ......... (Spot) ........ $52.79 N.Sea Brent............... (Spot) ........ $55.45 West Texas Int ....... (Spot) ........$53.32

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Kuwait stocks gain as bank shares weigh on UAE market DUBAI: Kuwait’s main stock gauge, the Middle East’s best performer this year, rose for an eighth day, while shares in the United Arab Emirates fell as investors bet banks will boost provisions for bad loans. Kuwait’s SE Price Index advanced 1.9 per cent to the high-

est level since August 2015 as 107 of the measure’s 182 members gained, the most in more than two years. Traders exchanged 722 million shares, more than any other day since September 2013. Emirates NBD, the UAE’s biggest bank, will probably post its 2016 earnings this week.

The Dubai-based lender declined one per cent. Fourth quarter “Normally banks during the fourth quarter increase their provisioning — that is cyclical,” said Ali Adou, an equities money manager at The National Investor in Abu

Dhabi. “Banks across the region will take the opportunity to clean as much as they can in terms of provisions, as it was a very difficult year.” This year’s outlook should be better if oil prices maintain current levels, he said. Dubai’s DFM General Index declined 1.1 per cent, Abu Dhabi’s

Bank Muscat’s 2016 net profit edges up Times News Service

Bank Muscat’s net interest income from conventional banking and income from Islamic ﬁnance grew by 5.2 per cent to OMR274.15 million for 2016, from OMR260.51 million in the previous year.

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the leading financial institution in Oman, said the bank’s net profit for 2016 edged up by 0.6 per cent to OMR176.56 million, from OMR175.45 million for the previous year. The bank’s net interest income from conventional banking and income from Islamic finance grew by 5.2 per cent to OMR274.15 million for 2016, from OMR260.51 million in the previous year, according to the preliminary results posted by the premier bank on MSM website. Non-interest income However, non-interest income at OMR142.03 million was lower by 3.5 per cent, against OMR147.23 million for the previous year. Also, operating expenses of the bank at OMR174.08 mil-

lion was marginally higher by 1.8 per cent as compared to OMR171.06 for the same period in 2015. The bank’s impairment for credit losses for 2016 edged down to OMR70.29 million from OMR71.98 million in the previous year, while recoveries from impairment for credit loss was OMR35.51 million for 2016 as against OMR35.88 million for

OMR174m Was the operating expenses of the bank, which was marginally higher by 1.8 per cent compared to OMR171.06 for the same period in 2015.

the same period in 2015. Share of income from associates for the year of 2016 was OMR1.73 million against OMR2.56 million for the same period in 2015. Also, net loans and advances from conventional operation increased by 6.1 per cent to OMR7,102 million as against OMR6,695 million by the end of December 2015. Customer deposits of the bank from the conventional operations edged down by 0.6 per cent to OMR6,695 million as against OMR6,738 million by the end of December 2015. Islamic ﬁnancing receivables amounted to OMR855 million by the end of December 2016 compared to OMR635 million in the same period of 2015. Islamic banking customer deposits of the bank amounted to OMR763 million by end-December 2016 compared to OMR625 million reported in December 2015.

ADX General Index decreased 0.1 per cent, while Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index fell 0.2 per cent. Egypt’s EGX30 Index, which is having its best start to a year since 2006, advanced 0.9 per cent. Most investors will look for signs Qatar National Bank’s board will consider changing limits to

foreign ownership, said Julian Bruce, the head of institutional trading at EFG-Hermes UAE in Dubai, a unit of the biggest publicly traded Arab investment bank. The bank recommends a dividend of 3.5 riyals per share for 2016, and one bonus share for every 10. — Bloomberg News

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MARKET OMAN STOCKS

MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ........................................5,762.23 ...............5,742.14 ................... 5,744.05 ................... 5,762.48................ -18.43 .................. -0.32 Financial Index ..................................... 7,897.18 ...............7,858.42 ....................7,859.98 ...................7,872.34................-12.36 .................. -0.16 Industrial Index ....................................7,505.00 ............... 7,437.09 ....................7,461.95 ................... 7,474.90................-12.95 .................. -0.17 Services Index ...................................... 2,993.62 ...............2,989.41 ...................2,993.62 ...................2,992.91.................... 0.71 ...................0.02 MSM SHARIAH INDEX.......................868.54 ................. 864.28 ...................... 864.36 .......................867.79.................. -3.43 .................. -0.40 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 15,771,439 ..................2,884,835 .................... 844 ................17,448,587,139 ................ 13 ..................... 10 .................... 17 .........................40

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 ISIN ......................................SECURITY NAME ..................................................................VOLUME..... TURNOVER............TRADES ......OPEN PRICE......HIGH ............. LOW ........ CLOSE PR. ...PREV. CLOSE...DIFF (RO).........DIFF % .............LAST PR.....LAST BID .............LAST OFFER ........MARKET CAP.PAR VALUE

Muscat Securities Market. – Times ﬁle picture

MSM index ends lower

REGULAR MARKET ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... OM0000004768 ...........AL MADINA TAKAFUL............................................. 1,868,427 ...... 145,339................... 101 ........... 0.077 ...........0.080 ...........0.077........... 0.078 .............0.073 ........... 0.005............. 6.849 ................0.078..............0.077...................0.078...................13,650,000 .........0.100 OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ........................ 2,767,522 ...... 741,628................... 158 ........... 0.257 ........... 0.276 ...........0.257........... 0.268 .............0.255 ............0.013 ............. 5.098 ................0.275..............0.271...................0.275...................33,472,653 .........0.100 OM0000001962............AL MADINA INVESTMENT ................................... 275,999 .............15,711......................12 ........... 0.056 ...........0.058 ...........0.056........... 0.057 .............0.055 ........... 0.002............. 3.636 ................0.057..............0.056...................0.057................... 11,807,629 .........0.100 OM0000003661 ............VOLTAMP ENERGY ......................................................37,571 ............. 18,747......................16 ........... 0.490 ...........0.500 ...........0.490........... 0.498 .............0.490 ........... 0.008............. 1.633 ................0.500..............0.500...................0.510...................30,129,000 .........0.100 OM0000001525 ............OMAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE.............. 1,682,144 ...... 351,433......................51 ........... 0.207 ........... 0.212 ...........0.207........... 0.209 .............0.206 ........... 0.003............. 1.456 ................0.211 ..............0.210................... 0.211 ...................41,800,000.........0.100 OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES ..................................... 186,152 .............38,179......................17 ............0.199 ........... 0.210 ...........0.199 ........... 0.205 .............0.203 ........... 0.002............. 0.985 ................0.210..............0.210...................0.240 ..................61,249,423 .........0.100 OM0000001087............OMAN UNITED INSURANCE ............................... 214,576 ............77,247........................8 ........... 0.360 ...........0.360 ...........0.360........... 0.360 .............0.360 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.360..............0.360...................0.368...................36,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000001160 ............NATIONAL GAS ............................................................... 4,074 ...............2,322........................3 ........... 0.570 ...........0.570 ...........0.570........... 0.570 .............0.570 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.570..............0.568...................0.570...................31,350,000 .........0.100 OM0000001707 ............OMAN CABLES INDUSTRY........................................2,500 ...............3,925........................1 ............1.570 ........... 1.570 ...........1.570 ............1.570 ............. 1.570............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.570 ............. 0.000...................1.570..................140,829,000 .......0.100 OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 325,320 ........... 60,852......................31 ............0.187 ........... 0.188 ...........0.187 ............0.187 ............. 0.187............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.187 .............. 0.187...................0.188...................32,725,459 .........0.100 OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 129,561 ............ 60,856......................11 ........... 0.470 ........... 0.472 ...........0.468........... 0.470 .............0.470 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.468..............0.468...................0.470.................1,173,237,621.......0.100

The top gainer was Oman Fisheries, up by 10 per cent, while Al Anwar Ceramics was the top loser, down by 7.22 per cent.

OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION .......................... 15,369 ............22,442.....................22 ............1.460 ........... 1.475............1.460........... 1.460 .............1.460............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.475 ..............1.460...................1.475 ................1,095,000,000......0.100 OM0000003711 ............SOHAR POWER....................................................................950 ...................215........................2 ........... 0.230 ...........0.230 ...........0.225........... 0.230 .............0.230 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.225..............0.225...................0.230 ..................50,832,300.........0.100 OM0000004925 ...........AL BATINAH POWER................................................ 166,479............ 29,800........................2 ............0.179 ........... 0.179 ...........0.179 ............0.179 .............0.180 ...........-0.001 ........... -0.556 ...............0.179 .............. 0.176...................0.185..................120,804,850 .......0.100 OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................. 42,929 ................6,811........................2 ............0.159 ........... 0.159 ...........0.158 ............0.159 .............0.160 ...........-0.001 ........... -0.625 ...............0.158 .............. 0.156...................0.159..................255,115,395 ........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ........................................................79,593 .............11,650......................12 ............0.147 ........... 0.148 ...........0.146 ........... 0.146 ............. 0.147............-0.001 ........... -0.680 ...............0.146 ..............0.140...................0.145..................213,539,813 ........0.100 OM0000005005 ...........ALMAHA CERAMICS ................................................. 25,000 ............ 12,400........................6 ........... 0.496 ...........0.496 ...........0.496........... 0.496 .............0.500 ...........-0.004 ........... -0.800 ...............0.496..............0.460...................0.496...................26,040,000 ........0.100 OM0000001483............NATIONAL BANK OF OMAN ................................. 711,361 ...........171,654.....................42 ........... 0.240...........0.245 ...........0.238........... 0.241 .............0.244 ...........-0.003 ........... -1.230 ...............0.238..............0.238...................0.240 .................355,422,287 .......0.100

MUSCAT: Local trading dominated Sunday’s trading session with investors reacting to results announcements. The MSM30 Index closed at 5,744.05 points, down by 0.32 per cent. The MSM Sharia Index declined by 0.40 per cent to close at 864.36 points. Oman & Emirates Holding was the most active in terms of volume, while Al Jazeera Steel led in terms of turnover. The top gainer was Oman Fisheries, up by 10 per cent, while Al Anwar Ceramics was the top loser, down by 7.22 per cent. A total number of 844 trades were executed on Sunday, generating turnover of OMR2.88 million with 15.77 million shares changing hands. Out of 40 traded securities, 13 advanced, 10 declined and 17 remained unchanged. Foreign investors were net buyers for OMR51,000 while GCC and Arab investors switched to net sellers for OMR44,000 followed by Omani investors for OMR7,000 worth of shares. Financial Index ended at 7,859.98 points, down by 0.16 per cent. National Finance, Al Madina Takaful, Oman & Emir-

ates Holding, Al Madina Investments and Al Batinah Investment Holding gained 6.87 per cent, 6.85 per cent, 5.07 per cent, 3.64 per cent and 3.13 per cent, respectively. HSBC Bank Oman, NBO and Bank Sohar lost 2.31 per cent, 1.23 per cent and 0.62 per cent, respectively. Industrial Index retreated 0.17 per cent to close at 7,461.95 points. Oman Fisheries, Al Jazeera Steel, Construction Materials and Voltamp Energy increased by 10 per cent, 5.10 per cent, 3.33 per cent and 1.63 per cent, respectively. Al Anwar Ceramics, Galfar Engineering, Gulf International Chemicals and Al Maha Ceramics declined by 7.22 per cent, 2.33 per cent, 1.02 per cent and 0.80 per cent, respectively. Services Index was stable at 2,993.62 points with marginal gain of 0.02 per cent. OIFC and Renaissance Services gained 1.46 per cent and 0.99 per cent, respectively. Phoenix Power, Al Batinah Power and United Power declined by 0.68 per cent, 0.56 per cent and 0.15 per cent, respectively. – United Securities

OM0000002168............AL ANWAR CERAMIC TILES ............................... 1,358,826 ...... 227,166................... 110 ............0.175 ........... 0.175............0.163 ............0.167 .............0.180 ...........-0.013 ........... -7.222 ...............0.164 .............. 0.163...................0.164...................49,467,685 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 9,894,353 ...1,998,374...................607 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......19........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

PARALLEL MARKET ................................................................................................................................................................................. OM0000001566 ............OMAN FISHERIES ..................................................... 420,397 ............32,371......................11 ........... 0.077 ........... 0.077 ...........0.077........... 0.077 .............0.070 ........... 0.007............10.000 ...............0.077..............0.077...................0.000 ...................9,625,000 ..........0.100 OM0000002648 ...........NATIONAL FINANCE .................................................50,005 ............... 7,001........................4 ............0.131 ........... 0.140 ...........0.131 ........... 0.140 ............. 0.131 ............ 0.009............. 6.870 ................0.140.............. 0.135...................0.000 .................. 37,957,551 .........0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING........... 3,030,290 .....438,589..................... 85 ............0.138 ........... 0.150 ...........0.138 ............0.145 ............. 0.138............ 0.007............. 5.072 ................0.149 ..............0.148...................0.149....................17,671,875 .........0.100 OM0000002366 ...........AL BATINAH DEV. INV. HOLDING ....................... 80,000 ............... 7,910........................5 ........... 0.099 ...........0.099 ...........0.098........... 0.099 .............0.096 ........... 0.003............. 3.125 ................0.099..............0.097...................0.099....................2,970,000 ..........0.100 OM0000004776 ...........TAKAFUL OMAN INSURANCE ................................ 8,383 ............... 1,495........................2 ............0.176 ........... 0.180 ...........0.176 ............0.178 ............. 0.173............ 0.005.............2.890 ................0.180.............. 0.176...................0.180...................17,800,000 .........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING ........... 157,725 .............23,212......................21 ............0.156 ........... 0.156 ...........0.145 ............0.147 .............0.143............ 0.004............. 2.797 ................0.147 ..............0.146...................0.147...................13,230,000 .........0.100 OM0000001319 ............NATIONAL ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS .................2,000 ..................360........................1 ............0.180 ........... 0.180 ...........0.180........... 0.180 .............0.180 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.180..............0.180...................0.190.................... 6,042,861 ..........0.100 OM0000001400 ...........OMAN FLOUR MILLS ............................................... 125,672.............89,981........................6 ............0.716 ........... 0.716............0.716 ............0.716 ............. 0.716............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.716 .............. 0.716...................0.728..................112,770,000 ........0.100 OM0000002275 ...........SHELL OMAN MARKETING ...................................12,960 ............ 25,920........................6 ........... 2.000...........2.000 ...........2.000 .......... 2.000 .............2.000 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................2.000 ............ 2.000...................0.000 ................ 190,000,000 .......0.100 OM0000002549 ...........BANK DHOFAR .............................................................. 27,897 ................6,751........................3 ........... 0.242...........0.242 ...........0.242 .......... 0.242 .............0.242 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.242............. 0.242...................0.248 .................459,606,739........0.100 OM0000003000 ...........ALMAHA PETROLEUM PRODUCTS MAR. ............ 200 ..................322........................1 ............1.610 ........... 1.610............1.610 ............1.595 ............. 1.595............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.610 .............. 1.510................... 1.610 ..................110,055,000 ........0.100 OM0000003281............TAAGEER FINANCE ...................................................41,563 ............... 5,195........................2 ............0.125 ........... 0.125 ...........0.125 ............0.125 ............. 0.125............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.125 ..............0.123...................0.125................... 31,698,750 .........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 743,288 ............64,871..................... 26 ........... 0.087 ...........0.089 ...........0.087........... 0.087 .............0.087 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.089..............0.087...................0.089..................130,500,000 .......0.100 OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK.................................................. 6,700 ..................482........................1 ........... 0.072 ...........0.072 ...........0.072........... 0.072 .............0.072 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.072..............0.072...................0.074...................72,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000004735 ...........SEMBCORP SALALAH.................................................. 1,000 .................. 233........................1 ........... 0.233 ...........0.233 ...........0.233........... 0.233 .............0.233 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.233..............0.233...................0.243 .................222,415,264 .......0.100 OM0000001822............UNITED POWER ...........................................................10,347 .............33,578........................4 ........... 3.200...........3.250 ...........3.200 .......... 3.245 .............3.250 ...........-0.005 ........... -0.154 ...............3.250..............3.250...................3.300 ...................2,596,000 ..........1.000 OM0000002028 ...........GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS ............ 134,310............ 38,945......................14 ........... 0.290...........0.290 ...........0.289........... 0.290 .............0.293 ...........-0.003 ........... -1.024 ...............0.290............. 0.290...................0.292 ...................6,090,000 ..........0.100 OM0000001517 ............HSBC BANK OMAN .................................................... 590,600 ........... 75,002......................15 ............0.130 ........... 0.130 ...........0.126............0.127 .............0.130............-0.003 ........... -2.308 ...............0.127 ..............0.126...................0.127..................254,039,724........0.100 OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 370,480 ............30,971.....................24 ........... 0.085 ...........0.085 ...........0.080........... 0.084 .............0.086 ...........-0.002 ........... -2.326 ...............0.085..............0.083...................0.085...................24,358,374.........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 5,813,817....... 883,189...................232 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......19........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

COMMODITY PRICES

Coal recovery too good to resist for world’s biggest exporter JAKARTA: Indonesia will exceed its coal production target for another year as miners cash in after prices recovered from a ﬁveyear collapse. The world’s biggest exporter will produce about 489 million metric tonnes this year, 18 per cent above the governmentmandated target, according to energy ministry forecasts. That’s up from last year’s output estimated

at 434 million tonnes and would be at least the third year in a row that the nation has produced more than it planned. Southeast Asia’s largest economy has been trying to cap its coal output in an attempt to preserve resources for future generations of Indonesians. That is proving a challenge as resurgent prices tempt producers to maximise out-

put from new and existing mines to meet demand at home and abroad. “Actual annual production will generally be higher than targeted because prices are now higher,” Bambang Gatot Ariyono, the director general of coal and mineral resources at the energy and mineral resources ministry, said on January 5. “It compensates for previous losses,” he further added.

Coal more than doubled in 2016 after tumbling to the lowest in almost a decade as efforts by China to reduce excess supply pushed prices higher and faster than anyone anticipated. The recovery is breathing new life into an industry hammered by overcapacity and shrinking demand, reviving share prices of miners around the world, from

Indonesia’s PT Bumi Resources to Australia’s Whitehaven Coal. A gauge of Indonesian mining companies surged more than 70 per cent in 2016, dwarﬁng the 15 per cent advance in the Jakarta Composite index. The gauge slumped 41 per cent in 2015, its worst year since 2008. Bumi Resources expects to mine more than 90 million tonnes this

year, compared with 86 million tonnes in 2016, corporate secretary Dileep Srivastava said in an email. PT Adaro Energy, operator of the country’s largest mine, didn’t provide estimates for 2017 but the company said in e-mail that it “will continue to maintain production discipline and improve efficiency to grow the company sustainably in the long term.”— Bloomberg News

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017

MARKET O PA L - T R AC E Z M OU

New training programme for local engineers launched Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman Society for Petroleum Services (Opal) and Tracez Training Services Oman have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver the Employability Enhancement Programme (EEP), an internationally accredited training programme for newly graduated engineers in Oman. The EEP, designed and developed by Tracez and Opal, will enhance the employability of engineers and help them ﬁnd employment with various establishments in Oman. EEP is an exclusive programme for engineers that helps bridge the knowledge and skill gaps of engineering graduates in line with employer expectations. EEP transforms an

TRAINING PROGRAMME: The EEP will enhance the employability of engineers and help them ﬁnd employment with various establishments in Oman. - Supplied picture

engineering degree holder to a real engineer who can deliver more at work, according to a press release. The duration of the EEP is three months, which includes two months’ classroom study and one

PERFORMANCE

BankDhofar’s proﬁt rises to OMR48m Times News Service MUSCAT: BankDhofar said that its consolidated net proﬁt grew by 1.83 per cent to OMR47.62 million for 2016, from OMR46.76 million for the previous year. The bank’s net loans and advances also rose by 9.5 per cent to OMR2,988.59 million from OMR2,729.31 million during the period under review, according to a disclosure statement posted on MSM website. Deposits from customers surged ahead by 11.30 per cent to OMR2,885.19 million in 2016,

from OMR2,592.37 million in the previous year. Operating income of the bank was up by 10.52 per cent to OMR127.35 million in 2016, while operating expenses increased by 10.88 per cent to OOMR56.77 million. Total assets BankDhofar said its total assets of the bank also rose by 9.99 per cent to OMR3,952.04 million by end-December 2016. The ﬁnancial results are unaudited and subject to the approval of the board, Central Bank of Oman and shareholders.

Raysut Cement’s proﬁt increases MUSCAT: Raysut Cement, the largest cement producer in Oman, has reported a 1.02 per cent growth in net proﬁt at OMR21.17 million for 2016, against OMR20.95 million reached in 2015. The company has noted the growth in profits despite a marginal fall in revenues, along with slackness in the construction sector. Total revenue of the company fell by 2.2 per cent to OMR92.59 million in 2016, from OMR94.68

These shortcomings are seen in, among other areas, engineering applications in industry, effective communication, basics of safety and health practices in industries, industrial culture, and basic skills to organise, manage time and work in teams. These skills are a prerequisite for engineers before taking up employment with any organization. The EEP initiative will improve the employability of our Omani engineers and help industries to recruit and deploy them from the get go,” added Abdullah Al Sinani, HR Executive Manager of Opal. “The EEP is the ﬁrst comprehensive training programme in Oman, delivering advanced engineering, basic HSE practices and essential soft skills training for enhancing the basic capabilities

million in 2015, according to preliminary results posted by the company on the MSM website. The cost of sales of the company edged up by 3.3 per cent to OMR61.13 million in 2016, from OMR59.18 million in 2015. The company’s basic earnings per share stood marginally higher at 106 baisas by end-December 2016, against 105 baisas in the same period in 2015. These results are preliminary and have not been reviewed by the audit committee and external auditors, and have also not been approved by the board of directors.

C A P I TA L M A R K E T AU T H O R I T Y

With its $2 trillion exports declining, China wants the present global trade system to continue and apprehensive that Trump’s pro-America policies to revive job growth and boost its exports has raised global concerns

Chinese President’s decision to attend the meeting was largely seen as an attempt by China to make a strong case for globalisation,

it to emerge as the second largest world economy. Chinese President Xi Jinping. — Bloomberg ﬁle picture

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping was on Sunday headed for Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos where he is expected to make a strong case for globalisation and counter US Presidentelect Donald Trump’s assertion to pursue America-centric protectionist policies. Xi accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan and high power delegation left Beijing for a four-day visit to Switzerland. Chines President Xi will pay a state visit to the European country from January 15 to 18.

During his stay in Switzerland, Xi will attend the 47th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos on January 17 at the invitation of Professor Klaus Schwab who is Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum. He would be the ﬁrst Chinese President to attend the Davos summit. He was expected take the centre stage at the Davos ahead of Trump taking over the office on January 20. His decision to attend the meeting was largely seen as an attempt

by China to make a strong case for globalisation which beneﬁtted it to emerge as the second largest economy of the world, second only to the US. With its $2 trillion exports declining, China wants the present global trade system to continue and apprehensive that Trump’s pro-America policies to revive job growth and boost its exports has raised global concerns that it would lead to more protectionist policies upsetting the globalisation. Wang Yiwei, a professor at Renmin University of China at the de-

T H R E E - D AY E V E N T

cisive moment of the turning point of the international community, Xi’s attendance is to boost conﬁdence in globalisation, and guide the process towards more open, inclusive, balanced direction that will beneﬁt all parties. It is expected that China will offer perspectives and proposals and exert active efforts to drive economic globalisation toward more inclusive development, and all parties will have an objective and in-depth understanding of China’s economy, state run Xinhua news agency said in a commentary here on Sunday. — Bloomberg News SHIPPING

Al Hassan Engineering warned by regulator

Mining and mineral forum to discuss several vital issues

Times News Service

MUSCAT: Oman’s market watchdog Capital Market Authority has issued a disciplinarywarning to Al Hassan Engineering for the company’s failure to disclose its unaudited third quarter (2016) results. The third quarter was ended in September, 2016. This is pursuant to the provisions of Article 280 of the Executive Regulation of the Capital Market Law. The article provides that the issuers of securities must disclose the unaudited quarterly results immediately after preparation and within 15 days from the end

MUSCAT: A major conference and exhibition on minerals and mining sector — Oman Minerals and Mining Conference and Exhibition — will begin on Monday at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. The three-day event is organised by Oman Expo and Awtad Geological Consulting, in cooperation with the Public Authority for Mining (PAM). The conference aims to attract international companies operating in the mining sector with a view to showcase experience and expertise owned by

of the quarter. CMA said that all companies and investment funds listed on the MSM will have to comply with the disclosure rules. This is to provide fairness for all the participants of the market in obtaining timely material information to take sound and informed investment decisions.

of graduate engineers. The basic foundation received as part of EEP will also help the candidates develop their professional growth with the support of the employers. EEP is designed to focus on the deliverables of an engineer corresponding to the requirements of the labour market in Oman. More focus is given to the development of ‘must have’ capabilities rather than the ‘nice to have’ skills. The overall capability and conﬁdence level of young engineers developed via EEP will be appreciated by employers and also contribute to the improvement of Omanisation,” said Subramanian, Director of Tracez Training Services. In operation since 2009, Tracez Training specialises in providing training and competency development support to industries.

China to counter US protectionist policies

which beneﬁtted

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month ﬁeld-based training. Advanced engineering modules delivered as part of EEP are tailored to the candidate’s engineering discipline and completely focus on the practical applications of

engineering. EEP also provides opportunities for young engineers to interact and learn from highly experienced professionals from various industries and disciplines. “We are delighted to work with Tracez in rolling out this farreaching initiative to help our Omani engineering and technical professionals close any skills gap necessary for their employers to perform at the top of their game. This is in line with Opal’s mandate to support and enhance the professional development of Omanis across all manner of technical disciplines,” said Musallam Al Mandhari, chief executive officer of Opal. “Engineers of the current generation have very high potential and enthusiasm but unfortunately lack a few essential capabilities.

these companies, inviting the participants from ﬁnancial, investment, trade and regulatory sectors at the local and international levels share ideas and proposals, as well as the development of sustainable investment programmes that will develop the mining sector in the Sultanate and support its economy. New technologies The conference also aims to serve as a venue to introduce and discuss new technologies being used to uncover signiﬁcant mineral deposits throughout Oman, best practices, emerging opportunities, present case studies and ad-

dress issues and challenges facing the sector. The conference will discuss many topics of interest to the Sultanate, which include mining sector’s role in the contribution to the development of national economy, unlocking value in mineral resources development to enhance project economics, expediting the development of mining in Oman and funding issues.

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Oman Charter signs contract MUSCAT: Oman Shipping Company (OSC) on Sunday announced that its subsidiary, Oman Charter Company (OCC), has entered into a contract of affreightment (COA) with Shell International Eastern Trading Company (Shell) for three years. The contract grants Shell access to the Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) operated by Oman Charter Company for Crude oil cargo transportation requirements and provides OCC with the cargo base it needs to support its commercial operations. “We are pleased to associate ourselves once again with Shell.” Said Tariq al-Junaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Shipping Company. — ONA

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017

FEATURE MAKE INFRASTRUCTURE GREAT AGAIN If you look at public infrastructure spending as a quick and easy way to boost growth and jobs, then you are asking for trouble.

Can

govern-

ment investment in infrastructure fuels the sort of dynamism that propels an economy forward? Today,

T h i s leads us to that second point, about

that is virtually an unquestioned

viewing public infrastructure

truth. Infrastructure spending is con-

spending as economic magic. Consider

stantly cited as the way forward for a stagnating euro zone; in the US, both

the example of China. The country that famously poured more con-

candidates for president promised billions

crete in a few years this century than the US did

of it. When Donald J Trump takes office on

in the entire century that preceded it is now bur-

January 20, that is the one aspect of his eco-

dened by excess - perhaps useless - capacity and

nomic agenda that, it appears, Democrats will

poor returns on its investment. In fact, it is possi-

be able to get behind.

ble that over half of China’s massive buildout has

Yet caution is warranted. Some in the West have

destroyed rather than created wealth.

perhaps forgotten two aspects of public investment in infrastructure. First, it takes ages to have real effects. And second, it creates interest groups that warp public spending for decades thereafter.

Unoccupied ﬂats, empty airports If the numbers do not grab you, the photos will - stunning shots of silent apartment

For evidence of that ﬁrst point, look no further than

blocks and vast, empty airports in small

India - still, according to the most recent growth data,

towns. Last year, as I drove through one

the world’s fastest-growing large economy. Over the

of the most famous “ghost cities” in Chi-

past couple of years, the Indian government has sharp-

nese Mongolia, I could not help thinking

ly increased the money it spends on infrastructure; the

it looked like some sort of odd post-apoc-

last federal budget increased the amount of public in-

alyptic museum. Beijing’s policy mak-

vestment in roads, rail and so on by 22.5 per cent. The

ers know they need to shift the balance of

argument is simple and familiar: India’s short of infrastructure and increased public spending should energise the private sector - which should then invest more, too.

spending. But infrastructure spending, like entitlement spending, is addictive; once an economy gets hooked on the jolt it provides, it is very hard to go cold turkey. Too m a n y

Slowing private investment

powerful people are upset, and no-

But that is not exactly how it is worked out.

body wants the GDP numbers to

In fact, private investment has slowed

suddenly take a turn for the worse.

for several quarters. This year, according to the most recent GDP estimates, the total amount spent on ﬁxed capital in India

My point is not that publicly-ﬁnanced infrastructure is bad. It is just that governments should only invest in infrastructure when and where it is really

will actually fall. It

needed - where that money will clearly en-

turns out that compa-

hance the productive capacity of the econ-

nies care more about

omy. And yes, infrastructure in the US is the

stable

investment

environment and favourable regulations than gov-

oldest now that it has been for decades. There are bound to be places where the government can invest and generate good returns

ernment backing for a few new

for everyone over the long-term. But if you look at

roads and bridges. That does

public infrastructure spending as a quick and easy

not bode well. Better infrastructure might yet transform the Indian economy. But that is far in the future and it depends crucially on getting the spend-

way to boost growth and jobs, then you are asking for trouble. If Trump wants to spend federal money to reward the voters who propelled his victory, there are other and better ways to do so.

ing right. And getting spending right is

While stories about “bridges to nowhere” have vanished

something that is much easier for companies

from the papers, the lesson from India and China is that if

to do than governments, even those that are not burdened by conﬂict-of-interest problems.

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Gadgets that rode the hype to disappointment Some of the top ﬂops from 50 years of the Las Vegas show include Digital Audio Tape players, Apple’s Newton handheld computer and Atari’s Jaguar gaming console. Here are some of the more recent disappointments from CES 2017

onsumer electronics Show (CES) debuted gadget hits like the VCR, CD player and Xbox over the years, but the popular consumer electronics conference also showcases a lot of technology that fails to match the hype. Some of the top ﬂops from 50 years of the Las Vegas show include Digital Audio Tape players, Apple’s Newton handheld computer and Atari’s Jaguar gaming console. Here are some of the more recent disappointments from CES.

3D Printers This was the anointed technology at CES 2013. The CubeX from 3D Systems won a Best of CES for emerging technology that year. 3D printers have made steady progress since then, especially for industrial uses, but they are not in a lot of homes or offices. MakerBot, a pioneer in the sector that had a strong presence in 2013, has cut staff amid declining sales. Stratasys bought MakerBot in 2013, and its share price hit a record in January 2014. The stock is down more than 75 per cent since then. 3D Systems shares are down about the same amount in that period. Lily, GoPro drones Start-up Lily Robotics won a coveted CES 2016 innovation award

Bitcoin tumbled to a one-month low on worries that Chinese authorities are going to tighten their oversight of the digital currency. The price of bitcoin dropped to $752.5 on Thursday, the lowest since December 7, after a decline of as much as 16 per cent in the previous session. — Bloomberg News

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Amazon plans to create 100,000 new jobs in US AMAZON.COM revealed plans to hire more than 100,000 people in the US in the next 18 months, grabbing the spotlight as Presidentelect Donald Trump pushes companies to employ more Americans. The staffing up is not particularly surprising for a company moving into multiple categories from groceries, hardware and video to fashion and cloud services. But the move could appease Trump, who tangled with Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos during the election campaign. “It’s a very powerful headline, and the timing certainly makes Trump look good,” said Ivan Feinseth, an analyst at Tigress Financial Partners LLC. “It’s going to happen in the ﬁrst year and half of his administration. Bezos couldn’t have set him up any better to look good — timing is everything.” Bezos and Trump publicly exchanged hostilities during the presidential campaign, with Bezos joking that he would send Trump to space on one of his rockets and Trump saying that Amazon has a “huge” antitrust problem, and accusing Bezos of using the Washington Post to inﬂuence politicians to help Amazon on taxes. After Trump’s victory, Bezos tweeted: “I for one give him my most open mind.” Bezos was among a group of leading technology industry executives who met with Trump last month in Manhattan to discuss points of concern. Jobs, immigration and China topped the agenda. Since then, several companies -- from IBM to Ford and Alibaba -- have publicly announced hiring sprees, though some of them were re-polishing previously announced intentions. In a call with reporters on Thursday Trump spokesman Sean Spicer said his boss was happy to play a part in Amazon’s decision. — Bloomberg News

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Smart Glasses Google kicked off a wave of optimism about Internet-connected eyewear when it unveiled Google Glass at its developer conference in April 2013. At CES in early 2014, there were a bunch on show, including the Epson Moverio BT200 and Vergence Labs’ Epiphany glasses which let the wearer control drones with hand gestures. As of early 2017, there were no mainstream smart glasses selling in high volumes. Google Glass ﬂopped. Apple is working on the technology, but hasn’t released a product yet.

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APPLE must face consumer claims that it tried to monopolise the market for iPhone apps from 2007 to 2013 in a class-action lawsuit seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. A federal appeals court in San Francisco revived the proposed class-action lawsuit on Thursday after a lower-court judge dismissed it. The three-judge panel concluded the judge erred in ﬁnding that the consumers lacked standing to sue as “direct purchasers” of apps. An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment on the court’s decision. Consumers alleged in a complaint originally ﬁled in 2011 that Apple violated US antitrust law by requiring iPhone apps to be sold at Apple’s App Store and prohibiting third-party app developers from selling the software outside of it. Apple requires iPhone software developers to turn over 30 percent of what they charge for an app, increasing prices and excluding competitors from the iPhone “aftermarket” of apps, according to the suit. — Bloomberg News

for its autonomously steered camera drone. A working version of the gadget was not shown at the conference and shipping dates have been delayed. GoPro founder Nick Woodman took to the stage at the same CES to tease more information about his company’s Karma drone. That gadget ﬁnally went on sale in October, but the company recalled thousands of them after they lost power. GoPro was back at CES this year showing off the Karma and the company said it will relaunch the drone later in 2017. Hoverboards At CES 2016, makers of hoverboards battled over which company came up with the technology and related designs. The electric skateboards were gaining in popularity, thanks in part to celebrities like Justin Bieber posting shots of themselves zipping around on the devices. So there was a lot at stake. But things turned sour when US federal marshals raided the CES booth of a Chinese hoverboard maker. Future Motion, a Silicon Valley startup, said it invented and

patented a self-balancing electric skateboard that looked strikingly similar to the ones the marshals conﬁscated. Less than two months later, Amazon.com and other big retailers stopped selling hoverboards after the US Consumer Product Safety Commission deemed them unsafe, saying they “pose an unreasonable risk of ﬁre” if they didn’t meet voluntary safety standards. No hoverboards on the market met those standards, it added at the time.

Smartwatches At CES 2014, a year after Pebble’s debut, dozens of smartwatches were shown. Google unveiled its Android Wear smartwatch platform a few months later, and Apple announced its Watch in September of that year. The hope was that smartwatches would be the next hot gadget to rival the smartphone. But by the third quarter of 2016, global smartwatch sales were down 52 per cent from a year earlier, according to research ﬁrm IDC.

Pebble Pebble Technology was the belle of the CES 2013 ball when the startup announced its smartwatch would ship in late January. The following year its Pebble Steel model made several Best of CES lists including The Verge’s Best Smartwatch. Alas, the company is no more. Struggling under the weight of its debt, the company sold software assets to Fitbit. last month. Pebble hardware projects are no more and it isn’t actively supporting existing watches. Too bad for buyers wowed by their showing at CES.

Dell Tablet Calling it the thinnest tablet in the world, CES listed Dell’s Venue 8 device among its 2015 Best of Innovation Award Honorees. It was part of an attempt by Intel Corp. to get its components into more tablets and other mobile devices. The tablet featured an Intel RealSense camera and Atom processor. However, last year Dell stopped selling the tablets. Intel managed to sneak a chip into some of the latest iPhones, but the semiconductor giant still hasn’t cracked mobile. - Bloomberg News

Nintendo’s new Switch game evokes lukewarm response NINTENDO’S new Switch gaming console is off to an underwhelming start. The new machine, a tablet-sized device with wireless controllers that can be used anywhere but also connects to TVs, will go on sale March 3 at a price of $300, with a brand-new Zelda game as its launch title. None of that, however, was enough to convince investors that it will be a big moneymaker for the Kyoto-based company, whose shares fell 5.8 per cent to 23,750 yen after Nintendo executives held a presentation in Tokyo on Friday. Nintendo is counting on the Switch to end years of pain at its console division, which released a successor to the popular Wii in 2012, only to see it ﬂop. After shunning the smartphone market for years, its long-awaited foray into smartphone gaming got off to a rough start, with last month’s disappointing debut of Super Mario Run. With Switch, there is not any single distinguishing feature — like the Wii’s motion controllers when that machine debuted a decade ago — likely to lure buyers for the new console and its games. That’s fueling concerns Nintendo may be losing its ability to deliver hit entertainment products. “The pricing and game titles were as expected; the stock was bought up on hopes and sold on the fact,” said Hideki Yasuda, an analyst at Ace Research Institute. “The ﬁrst two weeks of sales will be critical for Nintendo, and they will have to sell the 2 million units they forecast for the quarter. — Bloomberg News

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ROUND-UP seaPearls launches lightweight Spanish jewellery collection The super lightweight jewellery are competitively priced and range between OMR8 and OMR80

MUSCAT: To celebrate elegance and glamour, seaPearls Gold and Diamond Jewellery has launched an exclusive Spanish jewellery collection. seaPearls is Omanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading fashion jewellery brands specialising in gold, diamond, pearl and precious stones. The 18k gold pendants and ear-

rings from the Spanish jewellery collection have been inspired by the passionate and creative culture of Spain. The super lightweight jewellery are competitively priced and range between OMR8 and OMR80, says a press release. Made of the ďŹ nest quality material, customers can choose from a

wide variety of unique and crafted Spanish jewellery. The collection is a seamless personiďŹ cation of graceful charm and categorically make a statement even with their inherent subtlety. A spokesperson for seaPearls said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are delighted to launch the Spanish jewellery collection which stands out for its qualities of subtlety and chic. Reasonably priced, the contemporary and truly stunning collection is sure to interest buyers.â&#x20AC;? He added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are constantly updating our jewellery collection with new styles. We are proud to introduce the Spanish jewellery collection for the beneďŹ t of our customers. As connoisseurs

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of quality craftsmanship, we are dedicated to sourcing the most unique jewellery from around the world. This exclusive collection will certainly cater to customers of different tastes.â&#x20AC;? Contemporary jewellery By introducing the Spanish jewellery collection in Muscat, seaPearls brings a line of contemporary jewellery which is super light in weight and exquisite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is something to suit everyone in this collection. The pendants and earrings are designed to reďŹ&#x201A;ect the personality of the modern day woman. It is certain to appeal for the elegance it portrays,â&#x20AC;? said the spokesperson.

What is unique about this new Spanish jewellery collection is that a customised jewellery collection for children is also available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These jewellery are carefully made keeping in mind children and their tastes in mind,â&#x20AC;? the spokesperson said. The team at seaPearls closely monitors the latest consumer trends and this reďŹ&#x201A;ects in the lines of collection available at the store. Omanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foremost jewellery store have an exquisite collection of jewellery in gold, diamond, pearl, and precious stones created by the ďŹ nest designers. Catering to a cross section of nationalities, seaPearls displays modern and innovative Italian, Turkish, Bahraini, Omani

and Indian designs in its stores. It also houses an array of signature jewellery collections, namely Ishana, Yalmaa, You & Me, Fella, Sol, Nava Graha and Mayoomi. The collections of diamond and gold jewellery range from daily wear - such as light weight necklace sets, chains, rings, pendants, bracelets, earrings and bangles - to more occasion-speciďŹ c and exclusive designs. It has showrooms spread across the Sultanate including in Ruwi (high street), Ghubra (Avenues Mall), Sur (Old Souq), Jaalan Bani Buali (Near Government Hospital), Sohar (Souq), Sohar (Safeer Mall) and Salalah (Al Salam Street).

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ISG students elected to reputable positions at WIMUN 2017

MUSCAT: Siddhant Suri Dhawan, Rupsha Debnath and Aditya Kamath of the Indian School Al Ghubra (ISG) have been elected to prestigious positions at the WFUNA International Model United Nations Conference 2017 (WIMUN). WIMUN is a ďŹ&#x201A;agship Model UN Conference held in New York City that attracts over 1,500 delegates from countries across the globe and is considered to belong to the highest echelons of MUN Conferences held worldwide. Siddhant and Rupsha have been elected chairs of their respective committees while Aditya Kamath

was elected vice-chair, making them the ďŹ rst students from the Gulf region to be elected to these posts, says a press release. They competed against some of the most experienced and competent candidates across the globe and were democratically elected to their positions by students from across the world on the basis of their MUN experiences and leadership qualities. As chairs of their committees, Siddhant and Rupsha will be in charge of directing the proceedings in their committees and upholding the regulations of the UN. The conference will take place

from February 1 to 4 in New York City. The three position bearers as well as the entire ISG delegation attending the conference will be immersed in the world of diplomacy and international relations throughout the four days and will be given an opportunity to interact with youth from across the world and also with the UN diplomats. The students eagerly await the conference and are conďŹ dent that it will prove to be an extremely enriching experience for them. They expressed their gratitude to the ISG family and their parents for giving them this wonderful learning opportunity.

COSTA COFFEE OPENS 25TH STORE IN OMAN

Costa Coffee opened its 25th store in Oman recently at Mazoun Street Oman Oil Filling Station where it will be offering customers wide range of handcrafted coffees and delicious food variety for breakfast and lunch which includes muffins, croissants and sandwiches. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Supplied picture

Maldives â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The tropical paradise for luxury seekers MUSCAT: The Maldives exudes a distinct charm that allures luxury seeker. An archipelago of 1,192 coral islands, it appears to travellers as a fairy-tale story where all the wishes come true and leads to a happy ending. No wonder, it continues to be the favourite spot for lovers, families and newly wedded couples. It offers the best of marine life, the state of the art facilities to pander to the diverse needs of tourists. Since, tourism is one of the essential economic drivers of the Maldives; tourists get a free 30 day visa on arrival, provided that they have a valid travel document. Hassle free transport services are available in and around the archipelago. Public ferries, speedboats, charter speed boats are available. Tourists musts take a ride in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;taxi boatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which generally take them to and from the islands and resort islands. As far as staying is concerned, Maldives is lined with the best of hotels, resorts and home stays to relax and indulge in the epitome of luxury living. Be it the incredi-

mingili Thilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Maaya Thilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lankan Manta Pointâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Banana Reefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Maldives Victoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, etc. Ä&#x160; 2"#& , .#(!Ĺ&#x2014; -/,Ă°(!Ĺ&#x2014; -*).-Ĺ&#x2014; #(clude the famous â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pasta Pointâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sultansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jailbreaksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, etc. found in the North Male Atoll. However, if you wish to stay in a resort and want to catch a good wave, resorts such as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chaaya Island Dhonveli Resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hudhuranfushi Island Resortsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are perfect destinations. Ä&#x160; 0)/,Ĺ&#x2014; ." Ĺ&#x2014; & #0# (Ĺ&#x2014; /#-#( Ĺ&#x2014; Activities to make the most which is a treat for the taste buds Ä&#x160; 2*&), Ĺ&#x2014; ." Ĺ&#x2014; &) &Ĺ&#x2014; ' ,% .Ĺ&#x2014; ( Ĺ&#x2014; of Maldivian experience Swim with the dolphins, gaze shop for antique items. Ä&#x160; % Ĺ&#x2014;* ,.Ĺ&#x2014;#(Ĺ&#x2014;#.-Ĺ&#x2014; /&./, &Ĺ&#x2014;'/-# Ĺ&#x2014; at the majestic Manta Rays underwater, catch a gnarly wave, and dance activities which give a dance the night away at a beach different glimpse of the Maldives, party, indulge on the scrump- typically known for the marine life. Ä&#x160; )Ĺ&#x2014; ),Ĺ&#x2014;." Ĺ&#x2014;& #-/, &3Ĺ&#x2014;(#!".Ĺ&#x2014;Ă°-"tious tropical and multi cultural food on offer or just plain loung- ing affair than big game ďŹ shing. ing on the beach sipping on a re- To sum it all, there is so much to do in Maldives that travellers freshing cocktail. Ä&#x160; & #0 -Ĺ&#x2014; #-Ĺ&#x2014; )(-# , Ĺ&#x2014; .)Ĺ&#x2014; Ĺ&#x2014; have to explore the destination one of the top ďŹ ve destinations in again and again to truly experithe world. The country is home to ence the gem. Journey to the Maldives is a over a thousand beautiful reefs boasting an abundant and diverse soulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inner bliss to ecstasy. Come and experience the sunrange of ďŹ&#x201A;ora and fauna. Famous dive spots include â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mushimas- ny side of life. ble Taj Exotica which is equipped with large rooms with bar and a private pool or the Cocoa Island which offers the pristine sight of white sandy beaches, the tempting location would make you want to fall in love with the hotels. Guests can expect commendable hospitality from the staffs. Pre-booking in famous tourist locations is recommended as they are always in demand.

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GMC leads industry with new rear seat reminder in 2017 Acadia Recent incidents in the Middle East have highlighted the need to remind parents and

This new safety feature makes the 2017 Acadia even more family-focused

pet owners to check the backseat in case they forget they are not travelling solo. The 2017 GMC Acadia has incorporated this new safety upgrade that is an industry ﬁrst and has become a talking point

Virendra Aggarwal CEO – Moosa Abdul Rahman

MUSCAT: The launch of the allnew GMC 2017 Acadia has received great reviews. But what has become a talking point is the new safety upgrade that is an industry-ﬁrst. The rear seat alert system has been designed to prevent the driver from inadvertently leaving children and pets behind in the vehicle that could prove fatal especially when the temperatures soar in the summer in this part of the world.

This has struck a chord with public in general, especially in light of recent incidents that have been reported, says a press release. The rear seat reminder works by monitoring the Acadia’s rear doors. The feature is intended to activate when either rear door is opened and closed within ten minutes before the vehicle is started, or if they are opened and closed while the vehicle is running. Once

the vehicle is switched off, there will be an audible chime and a visual message will be displayed in the centre of the Acadia’s speedometer to check the rear seat before departing. Most important, the rear seat reminder is activated automatically and the driver does not have to remember to turn it on. The main impetus to introduce this feature was to help parents with children. While it seems im-

possible that a parent could forget a child in the back seat, accidents can happen when there is a change in usual routine; parents are fatigued or absent-mindedly, leave the vehicle while talking on the phone. As temperatures in vehicles can quickly rise to dangerous levels in a very short time, realisation of something being amiss can come a bit too late. “This new safety feature makes

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the 2017 Acadia even more family-focused. It serves as an important reminder for busy parents to always check the rear seats before exiting the car, however busy or preoccupied they may be at that moment,” stated Virendra Aggarwal, CEO – Moosa Abdul Rahman and Co. The latest 2017 GMC Acadia is a reimagined crossover offering customers a midsize crossover posi-

tioned between the compact Terrain and full-size Yukon. Available in three distinct trim levels that include SLE, SLT and Denali, the starting price is from OMR13,699. Some of the main highlights of the new Acadia are that it is 318kg lighter that pays dividends with fuel efficiency; its shorter length and narrower width enable greater manoeuvrability; the new standard 3.6L V-6 engine is more powerful and efficient and is plugged in with available phone integration technology through GMC’s available IntelliLink system that makes for easy connect to smartphones. However, the safety features continue to hold the spotlight with front pedestrian braking and surround vision camera along with the standard rear seat alert. The strong feedback on the rear seat reminder has resulted in General Motors considering rolling out the technology in other vehicles as well. Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan & Co. is the exclusive distributor of GMC vehicles in the Sultanate of Oman with branches and a service network that covers all major locations across Oman.

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Volkswagen Oman offers unlimited mileage warranty for six years

The offer will cover all major mechanical and electrical components of new Volkswagen models

MUSCAT: Volkswagen Oman puts the customer at the centre of everything they do. This month Wattayah Motors, the sole distributor of Volkswagen in Oman has introduced unlimited mileage warranty for up to six years on all new models. Customers can now enjoy peace of mind,

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for longer, says a press release. Andrew Squires, the general manager of Wattayah Motors said, “Volkswagen Oman is dedicated to delivering Service Excellence – customer satisfaction is our priority. In 2017 we will continue to roll out new offers and extend after-sales facilities to ensure our

customers can continue to enjoy peace of mind, long after they driven away from our showroom in a new Volkswagen.” Attractive The unlimited mileage warranty, which was previously available up to ﬁve years, is transferable for

future owners, ensuring that new Volkswagen models are covered for all major mechanical and electrical components repairs for up to six years. The Volkswagen Oman warranty means long-term performance, safety and reliability, which are key to ensuring owners can retain the value of their new vehicle.

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Al Namaa Islamic Savings Burjeel Hospital holds Masterclass Account offers expected profit MUSCAT: Al Hilal Islamic Banking Services is offering high expected profit on its ‘Al Namaa Islamic Savings Account’, which is a great investment avenue for depositors who wish to earn high returns on their Sharia Complaint investments. Those who invest in ‘Al Namaa Islamic Savings Account’ can get an expected profit rate of upto 3 per cent per annum which is paid monthly combined with transactional facilities, says a press release. The unique features and benefits of investing in ‘Al Namaa Islamic Savings Account’ is that customers receive profit on every

rial invested. Further, investors also get high profit weightages based on tiers, with profit distributed on a monthly basis. Account holders are given a debit card, cheque book, free ATM withdrawals across Oman, and free Internet and mobile banking facilities. Objective A spokesperson for the head of Islamic Banking said, “It is a great time to open a market driven and customer focused Al Namaa Islamic Savings Account. Through our high profit transactional savings account, customers have a lot to gain. At Al Hilal Islamic

Banking Services, our objective is to serve the needs of customers better and establish our ﬂourishing reputation as a local bank fully dedicated to conserving the values of the community. We are happy that our product ‘Al Namaa’ has done well so far.” Al Namaa Islamic Savings Account also offers advantages such as 100 percent capital investment in a Sharia compliant way; immediate access to funds with no minimum investment period; and day-to-day checking account which offers ﬂexibility of unlimited transactions through ATM/ debit card and cheque book.

MUSCAT: Masterclass is a novel concept to provide high quality training update in various fields of medicine, free at the point of delivery. It is a multimedia training platform in medicine and allied fields, delivered by a faculty of national and international repute. The first course took place on January 14 at Burjeel Hospital, Al Khuwair and was a runaway success, says a press release. Dr Girish Kukade dwelt on intricacies of MRI reading, protocols, planning, positioning and indications in simple terms which can be understood by community physicians. The next Masterclass will be held on February 4 with internationally recognised facul-

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ty at Burjeel hospital, Al Khuwair and shall deal with CT scan-indications and interpretation. “General practitioners, medical students and residents and senior

nurses from Oman can attend and beneﬁt from these intensive Masterclasses which cover wide array of topics,” informed Dr Ashendu Pandey, COO Burjeel Hospital.

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Sohar Islamic sponsors ‘Emergency Medicine Exhibition Day’ organised by Nizwa Hospital

Malabar Gold opens new showroom in Bahrain

MUSCAT: Sohar Islamic, Bank Sohar’s Islamic Banking Window, in line with its commitment towards supporting the Sultanate’s health sector, recently sponsored Nizwa Hospital’s ‘Emergency Medicine Exhibition Day’ event. The event was focused on how to deal with medical scenarios in case of emergencies. The event, which took place recently, was inaugurated under the auspices of Sheikh Ahmed Said Al Hadhrami, Al Shura Council Representative - Wilayat of Nizwa. Attending the event on behalf of the bank was Mohammed Sulaiman Al Gharibi, chief branch manager – Sohar Islamic Firq Branch, says a press release. Commenting on the bank’s sponsorship of the event, Salim Khamis Saif Al Maskry, the DGM and head of Sohar Islamic said, “Knowledge on what the right action to take in case of a medical emergency can make all the difference between life and death and hence have a signiﬁcant positive impact on the wellbeing of the community. Being a community oriented bank that look towards supporting such causes we felt it is our duty to extend support and

Being a community oriented bank that look towards supporting such causes we felt it is our duty to extend support and be part of this important event Salim Khamis Saif Al Maskry

DGM and head of Sohar Islamic

be part of this important event. Furthermore, our participation allowed us to get in direct contact with the community we serve enabling us to get further feedback and input from our valuable current and potential clients.” The ‘Emergency Medicine Exhibition Day’ event was organised at the Nizwa Grand Mall and included several interactive activities, presentations, and workshops on various types of emergencies

that can occur in our day-to-day lives and the best ways in which to deal with them. The event also showcased the various medical facilities and services offered by the hospital. As part of its sponsorship of the event, Sohar Islamic also set up a stall at the event where it showcased the wide range of Sharia Compliant Islamic Banking services it provides to its customers. Launched in 2013, Sohar Islamic - Bank Sohar’s Islamic Banking

Window, has a comprehensive range of banking solutions that cover a wide array of Retail and Corporate financing needs. These include SME Banking, auto finance, term deposits, savings accounts, current accounts, construction and housing finance, Goods Murabaha finance and Service Ijarah finance for the bank’s retail customers. For its corporate clients, Sohar Islamic offers construction finance, asset finance, working capital finance, project finance, trade finance, treasury and investment products. All products and services offered by Sohar Islamic adhere to the highest level of Sharia compliance and are specifically designed to meet certain key criteria including a complete segregation of funds, stand alone and independent branches, separate sales staff, a strong Sharia Supervisory Board and Sharia Audit and Compliance unit, committed management, and the application of the world’s best Islamic banking software. Sohar Islamic assures compliance with the standards of the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI).

BAHRAIN: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the leading jewellery retailer across the globe launched its 161st showroom at Hidd; in ground floor, Lulu Hypermarket in Bahrain recently, thus extending its presence in Bahrain. The grand opening was celebrated exhibiting the finest collection of gold, diamond, platinum, precious gems and pearl jewellery for its customers in Bahrain, says a press release. The 161st showroom at Hidd was inaugurated by Famous Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor in the presence of Shamlal Ahamed M. P., managing director – International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Abdul Salam K. P. – group executive director, Malabar Group, invited guests, media and well-wishers. The outlet unveils a significantly large collection of traditional as well as contemporary designer jewellery. The new showrooms showcases the exquisite collection of gold jewellery in 18K, 22K and 24K alongside diamond, Uncut diamond and precious gem jewellery handpicked for the jewellery lovers in Bahrain. Malabar group offers exquisite and beautiful jewellery as a part of various brands presented at Malabar Gold & Diamonds namely Ethnix - Handcrafted Designer Jewellery, Era - Uncut Diamond Jewellery, Mine - Diamonds Unlimited, Divine- Indian Heritage Jewellery, Precia - Gem Jewellery and Starlet - Kids Jewellery. Malabar Gold & Diamonds has been working towards extend-

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has been working towards extending a strong presence across the globe and continues striving towards being the most preferred jewellery retailer among customers. Presently, Malabar Gold has a strong presence in the Bahrain market having showrooms in Manama, Riffa and Hidd

ing a strong presence across the globe and continues striving towards being the most preferred jewellery retailer among customers. Presently, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has a strong presence in the Bahrain market having showrooms in Manama, Riffa and Hidd. With four showrooms presently and few more to be launched, Malabar Gold & Diamonds will be the largest gold and diamond jewellery retailer in Bahrain. The wide network of showrooms helps the brands stays close to its valued customers in Bahrain.

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Five-star Oman rout Guinea to begin CISM World Cup campaign in style Abdulaziz Al Maqbali and Mohammed Taqi scored two goals each as hosts Oman humbled Guinea in a 5-0 victory

MUSCAT: Star striker Abdulaziz Al Maqbali and Mohammed Taqi scored a brace each as Oman launched their campaign in the second CISM World Cup Football Championship with a 5-0 drubbing of Guinea at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Sunday. The Sultanate squad, who settled for runners-up spot in the last edition of the championship organised in South Korea in 2015, are hoping to go all the way this time around. And the way Oman started their Group A outing shows it will be difficult for the other 15 military teams from around the world to stop the hosts from lifting the trophy on January 28.

OPENING CEREMONY: His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said officially inaugurates the CISM World Cup at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Sunday. Oman’s Abdulaziz Al Maqbali, second left, celebrates with teammates during their Group A match against Guinea.

Though it should be said that Guinea held their own for most part of the ﬁrst session, especially after Abdulaziz Al Maqbali gave Oman the lead in the 22nd minute. With one goal cushion and with the likes of Al Maqbali, Hareb Al Saadi, Qasim Saeed, Mohammed Al Mashri and Mohammad Taqi showing urgency with their attacking play, the hosts went on to

dominate the proceedings. But Guinea defenders stood their ground and managed to thwart danger for the rest of the ﬁrst session. However, the ﬂoodgates opened after resumption when Al Maqbali scored his and the team’s second goal just ten minutes into the session. Four minutes later, fellow international Mohammed Al Mus-

allami made 3-0. Then it was the turn of Mohammed Taqi complete the tally his two goals — the ﬁrst coming in the 64th minute and the second in the 68th minute. Oman play their next Group A match against Bahrain at the same venue on Wednesday. On Monday, Bahrain play their ﬁrst Group A match against France while Group B action will

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see Algeria facing Germany and Iran meeting North Korea. Earlier in the evening, His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Advisor to His Majesty the Sultan, officially inaugurated the championship during an impressive opening ceremony. The inaugural ceremony, the main theme which was peace and harmony, depicted the ‘Om-

ani culture and traditions, and the country’s relations with the other nations and the people’. And it also saw colourful presentations by music bands of Royal Army of Oman, the Royal Navy of Oman, Royal Guard of Oman and the Royal Oman Police as well as shows by Sultan’s Armed Forces and the Royal Cavalry of Royal Court Affairs.

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Khalid Soomar clinches second place in Oman fail to make Sharjah Rally, Al Qasimi third in Group N winning start in Desert T20 tourney SHARJAH: Omani star Khalid Soomar won the second place in the Sharjah Rally, the first round of UAE Rally Championship organised in Sharjah last weekend. Khalid Soomar completed the rally in 30 minutes and 40 seconds, to finish one minute and 30 seconds behind the eventual winner Mohammed Al Qasimi. Meanwhile, Oman’s Hameed Al Qasimi and his co-diver Mohamed Al Mazroui clinched the third place in Group N despite some issues with the engine of his car. The rally comprised of two stages of nine kilometres each and repeated three times each — first stage in Al Dhaid and the second stage at Police Academy. In the first stage, Khalid Soomar clocked five minutes and eight seconds, while Hameed Al Qasimi timed five minutes and seven seconds. At this juncture, Khalid Soomar was working well at this stage trying to catch up with Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al Qasimi even as his compatriot Hameed Al Qasimi was trying his best despite the problems with his car’s engine power. In the second stage at Police Academy, Khalid Soomar tried to close in on Sheikh Mohammed Abdulah Al Qasimi but the latter managed to stay ahead and increase the gap. It was the same story in the remaining four stages and Khalid Soomar had to settle for second place behind Sheikh Mohammed Abdulah Al Qasimi in overall and Group N category. Hameed Al Qasimi finished third place in Group N.

MUSCAT: Oman failed to make a winning start in the Desert T20 International Tournament in the UAE as they lost their opening Group B encounter to the Netherlands on Sunday. Batting ﬁrst, Duleep Mendis-coached Oman managed to put up 146 for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. While opening batsman Zeeshan Maqsood was the top scorer with 34 runs, Khurram Nawaz scored an unbeaten 26 and Naseem Khushi contributed 25 runs.

However, Oman failed to defend the competitive total despite Bilal Khan’s two-wicket opening burst that reduced the Dutch to four for two wickets in the very ﬁrst over. The Netherlands kept their cool achieve their target in 19.2 overs scoring 148 for ﬁve wickets. Wesley Barresi top scored with 48 runs and experienced Michael Rippon made 40 while Roelof van Merwe remained not out on 35. Oman play their next against Hong Kong on Monday.

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EXCELLENT SHOW: Oman’s Khalid Soomar, right, and his co-driver Issa Al Wardi celebrate with their

trophies after the conclusion of Sharjah Rally, the ﬁrst round of UAE Rally Championship. – Supplied photo

A number of rally stars from across the Gulf region, including Sheikh Hamed bin Eid Al Thani of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah Al Qasimi of the UAE and Salim Al Dhuﬁri of Kuwait also took part in the event. After the rally, Khalid Soomar

said: “Thanks to my co-driver Issa Al Wardi, we were able to clinch the second place. I am very happy with this result. I would like to thank Sheida company and its owner Nasser Al Balushi for supporting us. Many thanks to our

main sponsor Target Company.” Hameed Al Qasimi, meanwhile, expressed his delight in the third place but urged the companies to support his team in future ‘as it won’t be possible to compete without sponsorship’.

OMAN Arun Poulose c Cooper b van Meekeren 9 Zeeshan Maqsood run out 34 Aaqib Ilyas c A Malik b van der Gugten 4 Khawar Ali st Barresi b Rippon 17 Ajay Lalcheta run out 13 Khurram Nawaz (not out) 26 Sultan Ahmed lbw van der Merwe 1 Naseem Khushi c Borren b Ahsan Malik 25 Extras (b-1, lb-8, w-7, nb-1) 17 Total (7 wkts; 20 overs) 146 Did not bat: Bilal Khan, Kaleemullah, Mohammed Nadeem Fall of wickets: 1-20, 2-29, 3-53, 4-83, 5-88, 6-89, 7-146. Bowling: MP O’Dowd 2-0-14-0 (w-2); T. van der Gugten 3-0-28-1 (w-1); PA van Meekeren 4-0-21-1 (nb-1, w-1); Ahsan Malik 3-0-34-1 (w-2); MJG Rippon 4-0-15-1l; RE van der Merwe 4-0-25-1.

THE NETHERLANDS SJ Myburgh b Bilal Khan 4 M. Rippon c Aaqib Ilyas b Kaleemullah 40 BN Cooper c Sultan Ahmed b Bilal Khan 0 W. Barresi b Mohammad Nadeem 48 RE van der Merwe (not out) 35 P. Borren c Sultan Ahmed b M. Nadeem 5 MP O’Dowd (not out) 9 Extras (lb-3, w-3, nb-1) 7 Total (5 wkts, 19.2 overs) 148 Did not bat: Ahsan Malik, PA van Meekeren, T van der Gugten, PM Seelaar Fall of wickets: 1-4, 2-4, 3-97, 4-101, 5-129. Bowling: Bilal Khan 3.2-0-33-2 (nb-1, w-1); Kaleemullah 4-0-33-1 (w-2); Ajay Lalcheta 2 -0-23-0; Mohammad Nadeem 4-0-24-2; Zeeshan Maqsood 4-0-18-0; Khawar Ali 2-0-14-0.

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Kohli, Jadhav hundreds help India eclipse England’s 350 PUNE: Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav hit centuries and combined in a 200-run stand to help India comfortably chase down a steep target of 351 against England and win the first One-day International (ODI) by three wickets on Sunday. India’s chase seemed over when England reduced them to 63 for four in the 12th over but captain Kohli and local boy Jadhav turned the match on its head with the hosts reaching the target with 11 balls to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The touring side, who lost a five-match Test series 4-0 before returning home for Christmas, would have felt confident of victory after posting 350 for seven. Half centuries from Jason Roy,

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ENGLAND J. Roy st Dhoni b Jadeja A. Hales run out J. Root c H. Pandya b Bumrah E. Morgan c Dhoni b H. Pandya J. Buttler c S. Dhawan b H. Pandya B. Stokes c U. Yadav b Bumrah M. Ali b U. Yadav C. Woakes (not out) D. Willey (not out) Extras (b-1, lb-11, nb-4, w-6) Total (7 wkts, 50 overs)

73 9 78 28 31 62 28 9 10 22 350

Joe Root and Ben Stokes took England to their highest ODI total against India, who won the toss and opted to bowl ﬁrst. England lost Alex Hales early but opener Roy (73) and

Fall of wickets: 1-39, 2-108, 3-157, 4-220, 5-244, 6-317, 7-336. Bowling: U. Yadav 7-0-63-1 (nb-1, w-3); H. Pandya 9-0-46-2; J. Bumrah 10-0-79-2 (nb-3, w-1); R. Jadeja 10-0-50-1; R. Ashwin 8-0-63-0 (w-2); K. Jadhav 4-0-23-0; Y. Singh 2-0-14-0. INDIA L. Rahul b Willey 8 S. Dhawan c Ali b Willey 1 V. Kohli c Willey b Stokes 122 Y. Singh c Buttler b Stokes 15 M. Dhoni c Willey b Ball 6

Root, who top-scored for his side with 78, added 69 for the second wicket to lay a solid foundation. Roy was given out lbw on 18 off paceman Umesh Yadav but re-

K. Jadhav c Stokes b Ball 120 H. Pandya (not out) 40 R. Jadeja c Rashid b Ball 13 R. Ashwin (not out) 15 Extras (b-1, lb-4, w-11) 16 Total (7 wkts, 48.1 overs) 356 Fall of wickets: 1-13, 2-24, 3-56, 4-63, 5-263, 6-291, 7-318. Bowling: C. Woakes 8-0-44-0 (w-2); D. Willey 6-0-47-2 (w-3); J. Ball 10-0-67-3 (w-4); B. Stokes 10-0-73-2 (w-2); A. Rashid 5-0-50-0; M. Ali 6.1-0-48-0; J. Root 3-0-22-0.

viewed successfully to overturn the decision with replays showing the ball was missing the stumps. Stokes provided the late assault with a 40ball knock of 62, studded with two

fours and five sixes, as India bled 105 runs in the last eight overs. Left-arm seamer David Willey gave England the ideal start with the ball by dismissing Indian openers Lokesh Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan inside the first six overs. Yuvraj Singh, playing his first ODI in over three years, and former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni did not last long either as India were left staring at a heavy defeat. But Kohli, playing his first match as India’s full-time captain across all formats, and Jadhav then took the attack to the England bowlers. Kohli, who was the highest scorer in the recent Test series, was stranded on 99 for three deliveries before he danced down the pitch to hit paceman Chris Woakes for a

six and bring up his 27th ODI hundred, which came in 93 balls. Jadhav, who struggled with cramp towards the end of his knock, guided the same bowler to third man for a boundary to bring up his second ton off 65 balls. Stokes dismissed Kohli after a 105-ball 122, studded with eight fours and ﬁve sixes. Jadhav was out after a 76-ball 120, with 12 fours and four sixes, to fast bowler Jake Ball, the most successful English bowler with three for 67. Hardik Pandya, unbeaten on 40, and Ravichandran Ashwin (15 not out) combined in a crucial eighthwicket stand of 38 at the end to take India home. The second match of the series will be played at Cuttack on Thursday. - Reuters

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017

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Late Bangladesh collapse gives Kiwis sniff of unlikely victory WELLINGTON: New Zealand captured three late wickets on Sunday to give themselves a sniff of an unlikely victory against Bangladesh in the first Test at the Basin Reserve. The visitors were 66 for three in their second innings at the end of the fourth day’s play, with an overall lead of 122 runs. Mominul Haque was on 10 while night watchman Mehedi Hasan was run out for one with three balls left of the day’s play. Mitchell Santner had started the collapse of three wickets for 16 when he bowled Tamim Iqbal for 25, before Neil Wagner had Mahmudullah caught by wicketkeeper BJ Watling for five. Santner then ran Mehedi out with a direct hit to give his side confidence for the final day’s play, with two of Bangladesh’s top-order batsmen under injury clouds. Injured Opening batsman Imrul Kayes retired hurt on 24 after he appeared to suffer a pulled muscle while taking a quick single. Captain Mushfiqur Rahim did not field in New Zealand’s innings of 539 due to suspected broken fingers, though he was seen padded up to bat if required on Sunday. Imrul took the gloves in Mushfiqur’s absence and snared five catches, a record for a stand-in wicketkeeper, in New Zealand’s innings that was anchored by

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Bangladesh 1st innings: 595 for 8 decl (S. Al Hasan 217, M. Rahim 159, M. Haque 64, T. Iqbal 56, S. Rahman 54no; N. Wagner 4-151) New Zealand 1st innings J. Raval c Kayes b Rabbi 27 T. Latham lbw Al Hasan 177 K. Williamson c Kayes b Ahmed 53 R. Taylor c Mahmudullah b Rabbi 40 H. Nicholls c M. Hasan b Al Hasan 53 C. de Grandhomme c Kayes b Roy 14 B. Watling c Kayes b Mahmudullah 49 M. Santner b Roy 73 T. Southee lbw Mahmudullah 1 N. Wagner c Kayes b Rabbi 18 T. Boult (not out) 4 Extras (b-10, lb-3, nb-1, w-16) 30 Total (all out, 148.2 overs) 539 Fall of wickets: 1-54, 2-131, 3-205, 4-347, 5-366, 6-398, 7-471, 8-473, 9-504. Bowling: M. Hasan 37-5-116-0 (w-1); S.

Tom Latham’s career-best 177. Latham, whose previous best was 137 against Pakistan in 2014, had resumed on 119 with Henry Nicholls, who was on 35 and the hosts on 292 for three. Both were untroubled as they took New Zealand to 347 for three before Nicholls was caught at leg slip by Mehedi off Shakib Al Hasan for 53. Watling and Latham then took New Zealand past the follow-on target of 395 but the opener was trapped in front by Shakib shortly after, just when a double cen-

Roy 26.2-6-89-2 (nb-1); T. Ahmed 29-4141-1 (w-2); K. Rabbi 26-4-87-3 (w-1); S. Al Hasan 27-2-78-2; Mahmudullah 3-0-15-2. Bangladesh 2nd innings T. Iqbal b Santner 25 I. Kayes retired hurt 24 M. Haque (not out) 10 Mahmudullah c Watling b Wagner 5 M. Hasan run out 1 Extras (nb-1) 1 Total (3 wkts, 18.3 overs) 66 Fall of wickets: 1-50, 2-63, 3-66. To bat: S. Al Hasan, M. Rahim, S. Rahman, T. Ahmed, S. Roy, K. Rabbi Bowling: T. Boult 4-0-21-0; T. Southee 3-1-12-0; M. Santner 6-0-19-1; N. Wagner 5.3-1-14-1 (nb-1). Umpires: Marais Erasmus, Paul Reiffel TV umpire: Nigel Llong Match referee: Javagal Srinath

tury was on offer. Part-time offspinner Mahmudullah then took two wickets in one over, the ﬁrst from a wide long hop that Watling shaped to smash to bring up his 13th Test half century but succeeded only in nicking to Imrul. Watling trudged off for 49 and was quickly followed by Tim Southee, who was trapped in front for one just four balls later. Santner then made a career-best 73 before he was the last man out, bowled by Subashis Roy. It was his second Test half century. - Reuters

RETIRED HURT: Bangladesh’s Imrul Kayes is taken off the ﬁeld after being injured during the fourth

day of their ﬁrst Test match against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. – AFP

VALUABLE KNOCK: Pakistan stand-in captain Mohammed Hafeez hooks a ball from Australia’s bowling during their One-day International (ODI) cricket match at the MCG in Melbourne. – AFP

Stand-in Hafeez spurs Pakistan SCOREBOARD

Pakistan, who were whitewashed in the preceding Test series and lost the ﬁrst ODI in Brisbane, reached their target with 14 balls to spare

MELBOURNE: Pakistan’s standin captain Mohammed Hafeez hit a fighting fifty to set up a comprehensive six-wicket victory against Australia in the second One-day International on Sunday that levelled the five-match series. Pakistan, who were whitewashed in the preceding Test series and lost the first ODI in Brisbane, reached their target with 14 balls to spare after their bowlers had bundled out the hosts for 220 in the penultimate over of their innings. It was the first win for Pakistan against Australia in Australia across all formats since their victory in an ODI at the WACA in January, 2005. Mohammed Amir was the most successful Pakistan bowler with three wickets for 47 after leftarm fast bowling colleague Junaid Khan, playing his first ODI in over 19 months, put Australia on the backfoot by sending back

AUSTRALIA U. Khawaja c S. Khan b J. Khan 17 D. Warner c Rizwan b J. Khan 16 S. Smith b Wasim 60 M. Marsh c Wasim b Amir 0 T. Head c Rizwan b H. Ali 29 G. Maxwell b Wasim 23 M. Wade b Malik 35 J. Faulkner c Shaﬁq b Amir 19 M. Starc run out (J. Khan) 3 P. Cummins c Rizwan b Amir 0 J. Hazlewood not out 0 Extras (lb-7, w-11) 18 Total (all out, 48.2 overs) 220 Fall of wickets: 1-31, 2-40, 3-41, 4-86, 5-128, 6-193, 7-199, 8-207, 9-212, 10-220 Bowling: M. Amir 9.2-0-47-3 (w-1), J. Khan 8-0-40-2 (w-3), I. Wasim 10-0-37-2 (w-2), H. Ali 7-0-29-1, M. Hafeez 10-0-45-0 (w-1), S. Malik 4-0-15-1

the openers cheaply. Pakistan’s spinners, led by left-armer Imad Wasim (2-37), then bowled tightly on a sluggish Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch to keep Australia shackled. Australia captain Steve Smith top-scored for his side with 60 but a number of other batsmen got out after promising starts. Hafeez, who was not part of the original ODI squad and arrived in Australia as a late addition, was handed the captaincy after regular skipper Azhar Ali was ruled out with a hamstring injury. The right-handed opener struggled against Australia’s pacemen initially and Smith dropped him on nought in the slips off Mitchell Starc.

PAKISTAN M. Hafeez c Hazlewood b Faulkner 72 S. Khan c Wade b Faulkner 29 B. Azam c Hazlewood b Starc 34 A. Shaﬁq c Wade b Starc 13 S. Malik not out 42 U. Akmal not out 18 Extras (lb-6, w-7) 13 Total (for 4 wickets, 47.4 overs) 221 Fall of wickets: 1-68, 2-140, 3-142, 4-195 Did not bat: M. Rizwan, I. Wasim, M. Amir, H. Ali, J. Khan Bowling: M. Starc 10-1-45-2 (w-2), J. Hazlewood 10-2-32-0 (w-1), P. Cummins 10-1-48-0 (w-1), J. Faulkner 9-0-35-2, T. Head 2.4-023-0 (w-1), M. Marsh 6-0-32-0 (w-2) Umpires: C. Gaffaney & P. Wilson TV umpire: C. Shamshuddin Match referee: Jeff Crowe Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets

Hafeez, who survived again on 55, batted ﬂuently after his initial troubles and set up the chase with an opening stand of 68 with Sharjeel Khan (29) before a secondwicket partnership of 72 with Babar Azam (34). Experienced Shoaib Malik, who was given out caught behind off Pat Cummins on 10 but successfully overturned the decision on review, took over the responsibility of getting Pakistan home after they lost Hafeez and Azam in successive overs. Malik remained unbeaten on 42 after adding a crucial 53 for the fourth wicket with Asad Shaﬁq (13). The third ODI of the series will be played in Perth on Thursday. - Reuters

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017

SPORTS OCT Muscat outlast Ooredoo’s challenge Batting ﬁrst, OCT Muscat were all out for 113 in 27.2 overs. In reply, Ooredoo were bowled out for 112 in 23.1 overs

MUSCAT: OCT Muscat overcame the challenge of Ooredoo for a thrilling one run victory in an Oman Cricket-organised A Division match. Batting ﬁrst, OCT Muscat were all out for 113 in 27.2 overs. Jeril Sebastian claimed four wickets for Ooredoo. In reply, Ooredoo were bowled out for 112 in 23.1 overs. Vijeesh Veluni top scored with 54. Akbar Al Balushi claimed four wickets for OCT Muscat. Brief scores: OCT Muscat 113 in 27.3 overs (Jeril Sebastian 4/26) bt Ooredoo 112 in 23.1 overs (Vijeesh Veluni 54; Akbar Al Balushi 4/12). Points: Ooredoo – 0, OCT Muscat – 4.

Sayarti down Mott In a D Division match, Sayarti defeated Mott Macdonald by 32 runs. Batting ﬁrst, Sayarti were all out for 159 in 20 overs. Mohsin Abbas top scored with 36. In reply, Mott Macdonald were bowled out for 127 in 17.2 overs. Parthiban claimed three wickets for Sayarti. Brief scores: Sayarti 159 in 20 overs (Mohsin Abbas 36) bt Mott Macdonald 127 in 17.2 overs (Parthiban 3/29). Points: Mott Macdonald – 0, Sayarti – 3.

Al Fairuz beat Atkins In an E Division match, Al Fairuz recorded a 10-run win over Atkins. Batting ﬁrst, Al Fairuz put on 193 for eight in 18 overs. Franklin top scored with 35. In reply, Atkins were bundled out for 77 in 15.2 overs. Manidkandan claimed three wickets for Al Fairuz. Brief scores: Al Fairuz 193 for 8 in 18 overs (Franklin 35) bt Atkins 77 in 15.2 overs (Manikandan 3/17). Points: Atkins – 0, Al Fairuz – 3.

Abu Maather win In another E Division match, Abu Maather defeated Enhance Falcons by 59 runs. Batting ﬁrst, Abu Maather scored 202 for seven in 20 overs. Parwel and Mazhar scored 63 and 51 respectively. In reply, Enhance Falcons were restricted to 143 for nine in 20 overs. Haneef claimed three wickets for Abu Maather. Brief scores: Abu Maather 202 for 7 in 20 overs (Parwel 63) bt Enhance Falcons 143 for 9 in 20 overs (Haneef 3/27). Points: Abu Maather – 3, Enhance Falcons – 0.

Big win for Aptus In an F Division match, Aptus Infotech defeated Muscat Cricket Coaching Centre (MCCC) by 93 runs. Batting ﬁrst, Aptus Infotech scored 209 for six in 20 overs. Biji and Sherin scored 83 and 55 respectively. Harikeshav claimed

OCT MUSCAT STAR:

Akbar Al Balushi.

KHALSA UNITED HERO:

E DIVISION: Abu Maather celebrate after their win over Enhance Falcons. – Supplied photos

F DIVISION: Aptus Infotech pose for a group photo after defeating Muscat Cricket Coaching Centre.

Arvind Singh.

three wickets for MCCC. In reply, MCCC were restrcited to 116 for seven in 20 overs. Brief scores: Aptus 209 for 6 in 20 overs (Biji 83) bt MCCC 116 for 7 in 20 overs. Points: MCCC– 0, Aptus – 3.

QBG rout Al Rehwan In a G Division match, QBG defeated Al Rehwan by 55 runs. Batting ﬁrst, QBG scored 177 for six in 20 overs. Krishna Antop top scored with 38. Aboo PC claimed three wickets for Al Rehwan. In reply, Al Rehwan were bowled out for 122 in 16.5 overs. Sayed Arshad top scored with 52. Shyam claimed three wickets for QBG.

G DIVISION: NBO after their win over Multi Pumps Engineering.

Brief scores: QBG 177 for 6 in 20 overs (Krishna 38) bt Al Rehwan 122 in 16.5 overs (Sayed 52; Shyam 3/20). Points: Al Rehwan – 0, QBG – 3.

NBO beat Multi Pumps In another G Division match, NBO defeated Multi Pumps Engineering by 45 runs. Batting ﬁrst, NBO scored 165 for ﬁve in 20 overs. Maanas Kapoor top scored with 43. Asjad claimed three wickets for Multi Pumps. In reply, Multi Pumps Engineering scored 120 for seven in 20 overs. Gopakumar top scored with an unbeaten 59. Mozam Shah claimed three wickets for NBO. Brief scores: NBO 165 for 5 in 20 overs (Maanas Kapoor 43) bt Multi Pumps 120 for 7 in 20 overs (Mozam Shah 3/26). Points: NBO – 3, Multi Pumps Engineering– 0.

G DIVISION: QBG players celebrate their win against Al Rehwan.

I DIVISION: Mehul Enterprises who defeated OCT Al Hail B.

Khalsa down Ahli Bank In a H Division match, Khalsa United recorded a 63-run win over Ahli Bank. Batting ﬁrst, Khalsa United scored 178 for four in 20 overs. Arvind Singh and Sushil Kadam scored 76 and 54 respectively. In reply, Ahli Bank were all for 115 in 16.4 overs. Farrukh Jamal top scored with 55. Arvind Singh claimed four wickets for Khalsa.

Easy for Mehul Enterprises In an I Division match, Mehul Enterprises eased to an eight-wicket win over OCT Al Hail B. Batting ﬁrst, OCT Hail B scored 120 for nine in 20 overs. Sachin Mamnani claimed three wickets each for Mehul. In reply, Mehul Enterprises raced to 121 for two in 12.3 overs. Shameel Mohammed top scored with 71.

CCC too good for BOC In a J Division match, Classic Cricket Club (CCC) posted a 65run win over Bosher Olympic Centre (BOC). Batting ﬁrst, Classic Cricket Club scored 179 for seven in 20 overs. Abdul Suhan top scored with 47. In reply, BOC were restricted to 114 for four in 20 overs. Sanjith Raghavan top scored with 38.

Brief scores: Khalsa United 178 for 4 in 20 overs (Arvind Singh 76) bt Ahli Bank 115 in 16.4 overs (Farrukh Jamal 55; Arvind Singh 4/17). Points: Khalsa United – 3, Ahli Bank – 0.

Brief scores: OCT Hail B 120 for 9 in 20 overs (Sachin 3/19) lost to Mehul Enterprises 121 for 2 in 12.3 overs (Shameel 71). Points: Mehul Enterprises – 3, OCT Hail B – 0.

Brief scores: Classic Cricket Club 179 for 7 in 20 overs (Sanjith 38) bt BOC 114 for 4 in 20 overs. Points: Classic Cricket Club – 3, BOC – 0.

TENNIS

Focus on Federer, Kerber MELBOURNE: Roger Federer takes the spotlight on his return to Grand Slam tennis on the opening day of the Australian Open on Monday but those looking for title contenders might be wise to cast their gaze elsewhere. Seeded 17th after six months away from the sport nursing a knee injury, Federer’s ﬁrst round match against Austrian qualiﬁer Juer-

gen Melzer has nevertheless been awarded the prime spot of the ﬁnal match on Rod Laver Arena. Women’s top seed Angelique Kerber opens the night session on the main showcourt as she begins her a ﬁrst Grand Slam title defence against Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko, who pulled out of a warm-up tournament in Hobart last week with a virus. - Reuters

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017

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GAINING MOMENTUM: Members of Al Qabsan Sports Team pose for a group photo at the inauguration of their ﬁeld. – Supplied photo

Bank Muscat presents Green Sports fields to Al Taawin, Al Qabsan teams The 25th Green Sports football ﬁeld was presented to Al Taawin Sports Team in the wilayat of Shinas and the 26th to Al Qabsan Sports Team in the wilayat of Samayil

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, in step with its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and ‘Imprints’ initiative to support youth and promote Oman as a sporting nation, celebrated the inauguration of two football fields developed as part of the Green Sports initiative. The 25th Green Sports football field was presented to Al Taawin Sports Team in the wilayat of Shinas in North Batinah governorate, followed by the 26th football field to Al Qabsan Sports Team in the wilayat of Samayil in Dakhiliyah. Mohsin bin Hamed Al Masroori, Vice-Chairman of Oman Football Association (OFA), was the guest of honour at the ceremony in Shinas attended by dignitaries

and senior bank officials. Addressing the gathering in Shinas, Abdul Rahman Shizawi, Regional Manager – North Batinah, reiterated the bank’s support to develop modern sports infrastructure across the Sultanate, complementing the government efforts in building a sporting nation. “The initiative beneﬁting communities, especially youth, is aimed at contributing to sustainable development and all-round progress in Oman,” he added. Abdullah bin Ali Al Abri, Chairman of Al Taawin Sports Team, said: “We are thankful to Bank Muscat for the Green Sports initiative, which has made vital contributions to creating an environment encouraging Omani sports

GREEN INITIATIVE: Bank Muscat’s Green Sports launched in 2012 has gained momentum with a total of 63 teams beneﬁting from the support till date. – Supplied photo

talents. The unique initiative is a big support for the country’s youth and we are confident that many youngsters will benefit from this programme and become sporting heroes for the country.” HH Marhoon bin Turki Al Said presided over the ceremony in Samayil to inaugurate the 26th football field developed for Al Qabsan Sports Team. Abdullah Al Roshdy, Regional Manager – South Dakhiliyah, in the welcome speech highlighted the bank’s support to

Oman’s youth in achieving sporting excellence for the country. As the nation’s leading ﬁnancial institution, Bank Muscat aims to motivate other corporates to provide the required impetus for youth to excel in all arenas, he added. Mahmoud bin Falah Al Dageshi, President of Al Qabsan Sports Team thanked Bank Muscat and said the Green Sports initiative was a big boon for the development of sports and the game of football in Oman.

The Green Sports initiative launched by Bank Muscat in 2012 has gained momentum with a total of 63 teams across the Sultanate benefiting from the support till date. Marking the sixth year of the unique CSR initiative, the bank will support the development of 15 football fields in 2017. The 2017 Green Sports programme has evoked big response as 86 sports teams have applied seeking support for greening and infrastructure development of football fields. In the coming days, the Green Sports committee will review the applications and make field visits to short-list the 2017 Green Sports beneficiaries. The scope of Green Sports support for sports teams include greening of football fields with natural or synthetic turf, floodlights or water desalination equipment in areas facing problems of water salinity. Ensuring wider representation, the Green Sports support is extended to develop sustainable sports infrastructure in all parts of the Sultanate. The criteria for availing the Green Sports support include that sports teams should have been in existence for three years with a

minimum of 300 members from the local community. The bank recognises that local teams wield immense influence on neighbourhood communities, especially youth, hence teams with modern infrastructure facilities can help raise sporting heroes for the country. The Green Sports initiative has created an ideal platform for social engagement among youth. The football fields developed as part of the Green Sports initiative are serving as a meeting place for children and youth to be engaged in social activities leading to development of strong community bonding and positive character traits. The fields are used to host various activities such as Ramadhan nights, group weddings and other community celebrations. Bank Muscat is committed to its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision for the community and the nation and is proud to have led the way in contributing to sustainable development in Oman with various initiatives. As the nation’s leading financial institution, Bank Muscat aims to provide the impetus for youth to excel in all arenas and thereby contribute to the development and progress of Oman.

FOOTBALL

GOLF

Oman U-23 coach Al Azzani calls up 26 players for camp

ALL WINNERS: Winners in various categories pose for a group photo. – Supplied photo

Chong wins A’Saffa Golf crown MUSCAT: Julian Chong overcame stiff competition to emerge the winner of the third A’Saffa Golf Tournament organised at the Ghala Golf Club here recently. The tournament, organised by A’Saffa Foods, Oman’s largest fully integrated poultry project and producers of fresh, healthy, tasty and natural range of poultry and allied food products, attracted more than 100 avid golfers from across the Sultanate.Julian Chong was declared the champion after an impressive nett score of 44. C. Das scored an incredible 40 to take the ﬁrst runner-up place while Aashwin Chowdhry won the second runner-up spot with 39 points on count back from Steve Blee. Rachael Connor with a nett score of 31 won the top honours in the ladies section while the jun-

ior division was won by Ayman Al Busaidi with a nett score of 38. ‘Nearest to the pin’ award went to Rachael Connor and the ‘longest drive’ to Julian Chong. Dr. Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhy, Minister of Oil and Gas, presided over the prize-giving ceremony and handed over the trophies. Congratulating the winners, Dr. Nasser Al Maawali, CEO at A’Saffa Foods, said: “The A’Saffa brand has been associated with pure, tasty food and healthy living since the time of its inception and the A’Saffa Golf Tournament is our mainstay sporting event, promoting healthy choices through the game of golf. “Based on the positive feedback garnered for the tournament year on year, we are conﬁdent that next year’s edition too will be a suc-

cess and will serve as the perfect playing ground for avid Golfers in Oman. Apart from thanking those who participated and made this year’s event a success, I would also like to thank the Ghala Golf Club for hosting the game at their world-class facility.” “Through this tournament, it is our aim to do our bit towards increasing the scope of the game of golf in Oman, alongside using it as a platform to showcase our range of healthy and tasty savories. As a market leader, it is our promise to provide consumers with food products that are wholesome and processed hygienically from natural, pure, halal, healthy, premium ingredients and aromatic spices,” said Sidhartha Lenka, Head of Marketing and Sales at A’Saffa Foods.

MUSCAT: Coach Hamad Al Azzani has called up 26 players for Oman under-23 football team training camp, which is scheduled to be organised from January 21 to 28. According to a press statement issued by the Oman Football Association (OFA) on Sunday, the camp will be organised as part of the team’s preparations for the football competition of the Islamic Solitary Games to be hosted in

Hamad Al Azzani

Baku, Azerbaijan in May this year. List of players: Bilal Al Balushi, Al Munther Al Alawi (Oman Club), Ibrahim Al Mukhaini, Samir Al Alawi, Omran Al Farsi, Al Mutasim Al Mu-

haijri, Yousif Al Mukhaini (Al Arouba), Amer Al Shibli, Ibrahim Al Sawaﬁ (Bausher), Hasan Al Saadi, Mohsin Al Ghassani (Al Suwaiq), Jumah Al Habsi, Amir Al Hadidi, Iyhad Al Balushi, Ahmed Al Riyami, Murwan Awlad Wadi, Abdullah Al Tamtami (Seeb), Thani Al Rashidi, Omran Said (Al Khaboura), Munis Al Raqadi, Sabri Al Shukairi, Salah Al Yahyaei (Fanja), Abdullah Arafa, Mutaz Abdo Raba (Dhofar), Hasan Al Ajmi and Salim Al Maqbali (Sohar).

CRICKET

Al Hail School congratulates Abdul Ghani MUSCAT: Al Hail School of Cricket congratulated experienced Omani cricketer Abdul Ghani Al Balushi for successfully completing the ICC-Asia Level 2 Coaching Course recently conducted by Oman Cricket. In a press statement, Al Hail School of Cricket said: “Abdul Ghani Al Balushi has successfully attended ICC-Asia Level 2 Coaching Course conducted from December 10 to 14, 2016.” “Abdul Ghani Al Balushi has been imparting cricketing knowledge and coaching young players

Abdul Ghani Al Balushi

in Al Hail School of Cricket on a daily basis, despite have a full-time professional job. He has developed many batting, bowling and ﬁelding drills and practice programmes which are being shared and implemented regularly, and are helping

in improving the all-around skills of the players,” it added. Abdul Ghani Al Balushi is still an active cricketer himself playing in various divisions of Oman Cricket League. “His performances in the past and current season serve as encouragement to his under-studies at the Al Hail School of Cricket. The Al Hail School of Cricket would like to thank the Oman Cricket for their support and encouragement to Abdul Ghani Al Balushi and hope that they will also support him to attend Level 3 course in coaching,” the statement added.

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SITUATION WANTED

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ACCOUNTS

vacancy052016@gmail.com

Indian (m), 35 years B.com (comp) with 9 years exp as an accountant in Muscat looking for suitable position in accounts & ďŹ nance, NOC available, can join immediately, currently on visit. Contact: 97867859 / 92989197

ENGINEER Required Civil Engineer, experienced in road works present in Oman. Contact: 99851443

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Indian (Kerala) male (25yrs) B.com graduated 3 yrs experience as accountant in India well knowledge in tally Exp9 looking for a suitable job. Contact: 91939830 Email: sinanch98@gmail.com Indian Male (B.com, CA- Inter) with 7 years experience (4 years in Oman). NOC available. Contact: 96079076

HR/ ADMIN

CATERING Looking for qualiďŹ ed & well experienced cook -continental with some Arabic style a plus, ďŹ&#x201A;uent in English, to work with a CEO in Govt. service. Salary negotiable. Send CV to: dgpm2003@hotmail.com / 99046569

DOMESTIC HELP Wanted experienced Housemaid / House keeper for reputed house in Qurum. Salary and beneďŹ ts are best in market. Contact: 99466062 Required part time Indian cook in Darsait. Contact: 93322009 Full time Malayalee housemaid required for a Keralite family. Contact: 92103688

DRIVER Driver required with valid Omani driving license, visa available. Contact-24691193. Send CV to:info@gmuco.com Driver required with valid Omani driving license, visa will be provided, subject to NOC. Contact: 94868626 Send CV to sudhakaran@bsalman.com Required a full time driver for an Omani family in Muscat. Interested contact (Gsm). 99417499 Omani light Drivers 2 Nos with PDO driving license passed. Contact: 96269676 Requirement - Omani Drivers for 3T Truck needed immediately for Natural Water Distribution Company with 3to5 years driving experience. Candidates from Muscat/Sharqia is also required. Interested candidates contact: Mobile 99273774/ 99202278/95060390 Reputed Excellent Grade Electrical Company requires the following: Trailer/Heavy Drivers (5) Lorry Crane (HIAB) Operators (5) With GCC driving license. Please send CV to: hv.jobsoman@gmail. com, contact: 95170802 Wanted expert Driver. Contact: 97165972 *ClassiďŹ ed Advertisement space booking with text, should be done till 12.00 noon for next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s publication. * Subject to space availability

Urgently required Science, Math and English Teachers for a bilingual school in Al-Ansab. Applicants should possess qualiďŹ cations of B.Sc/B.A/B.Ed and IELTS band 6 with minimum two years of experience. Forward your CVs to amal73@moe.om, Contact: 92515777

MEDICAL

SALES / MARKETING

Looking for valid MOH license Nurse for Sharqiyah / Fanja / Quriyat. Contact: 99782853 / 92917156 email: alsawaisdcbuali@gmail.com

Sales Executive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cosmetics products. Experience: Minimum 4 - 5 years, Should have knowledge about Oman market, Valid Oman Driving License must. Forward CV to muscatjobs2001@gmail.com

ENGINEER Wanted Indian Civil Engineer BE/ Diploma with experience in tendering, liaison with consultancy and client for a construction company. Salary R.O 300-400. Contact: 99215560 Email: bvcsmuscat@gmail.com Maintenance person driving license + civil works experience. Email: dreamstravel 66@gmail.com

IT Urgently required an SEO professional with experience in optimizing websites and improving organic SE rankings with knowledge of Analytics, keyword research, social media optimization and link building. Email: hr@cityvago.com

MEDICAL Urgently required staff Nurse, Lab tech, Optometrist & Specialist Radiologist Doctor. Preferably Indian for a medical centre in Ruwi Muscat. Cont No.95220350 or bmdcsg@yahoo.com GP Doctors required for clinic. Contact - Email: dreamstravel 66@gmail.com Urgently required GP (MBBS) doctor with MOH license for locum in a reputed clinic. Contact - 99048170 Required female Dentist, Nurses, Pharmacist, Lab Technician for a Polyclinic at Ibra. Contact 71100596, joharaajmal2016@gmail.com Required female Nurse urgently with MOH license. Contact: 97304519 Email: drshehabclinic@gmail.com Urgently required for Doctor, Staff Nurse & Lab Technician with or without MOH license. Contact: 93824902 Urgently needed female dermatologist (priority for Omani) with minimum ďŹ ve years experience. Please send CV to elixirhealthcenter@yahoo.com, P.S details of salary and beneďŹ ts will be sent after submitting the CV.

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Contact - 90372638

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Urgently required Internist, Orthodontist, Physiotherapist & Lab Technician for a reputed medical center in Salalah. Contact 99714300 Email - hrmdimc2010@gmail.com Gynecologist, GP and Radiographer with prometric dataďŹ&#x201A;ow required for Polyclinic Muscat. Kindly send your documents on dsm.reqruitment@gmail.com Required MBBS Doctor for a well established private clinic in Al Hail, Seeb. Contact: 99468166

MISCELLANEOUS Required: -Telecom Engineer/ Technicians. - Accountant - Fiber optical technician.-HSE officer. Email: joboman2017@gmail.com IT Marketing Executive (Required experiences +driving license) Maintenance person with driving license. dreamstravel66@gmail.com Insurance broker looking to recruit commission based sales people if monthly targets achieved,bonus will be paid in addition to commission, If you are interested to work with us , send your name & phone to this email: policysalesmct@gmail.com

MANAGER Marketing Manager: candidates with Chemical / Mechanical Engineering, 10 years experience in marketing oilďŹ eld items, tendering process, MS Office programs and with Omani driving license, may please mil CV: msindco@gmail.com

SALES / MARKETING Speedy Enterprises United LLC Travel/ Tourism and Car Rental required Sales Executive with valid Oman driving license and ďŹ&#x201A;uent spoken written English, experienced candidate will be preferable. Interested candidates send resume to: Anil@speedyoman.com

Sales man with / without Omani driver license. Contact: Whatsapp- 94756618 Required Sales Manager / Sales Man 5 years experience, driver license preferable marble, natural stone. Contact: 95322037 Sales & Marketing Executive for interior design & Con. Co, Oman driving license , basic knowledge in computer). Contact: 92851122 Email: smathousemct@gmail.com Sales Executive (Textiles) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 Nos. Sales Executive (Paints) - 1 No. Sales Executive (Building Materials) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Nos. With valid Oman D/L.Experience of 2 years in selling Textiles or Building Materials in Oman.Degree in any discipline. Mail resume to fashionwear2016@gmail.com for Textiles vacancies and sales.buildex7777@gmail.com for building material vacancies.

Indian female, MBA with 3.5 years experience in Accounting, looking for suitable job. Contact: 94769630 Email: sharlinmathias@gmail.com QualiďŹ ed Chartered Accountant & ACS 10 +years Managerial experience, working in Bank, looking for suitable opening, Open to any GCC, MBL: +968-90788509, Email: kartirevy@gmail.com Experienced indian accountant 24 years,Mcom,BBA and having accounting diploma certiďŹ cate from IAB .Currently on family visa in oman,seeking suitable job opportunities.Contact : 99076506 Email: rebi.rsf@gmail.com Indian (M) MBA (f) more than 6 years of experience in accounts, proďŹ ciency in various A/C software SAP (F1/CO) seeking for suitable placement. Contact: 95920740 Email Id: abdulhameed1527@gmail.com Accountant cum Office staff Role (Male-26Y)-have 04 years experience, ready to join immediately in a month. Ph: 99446487 Indian male, seeking for job MBA in Finance and PGDM in HR, having one year experience, on visiting visa. Contact: 92265303 Email: jovin8910@gmail.com

IT marketing executive, required experiences + driving license. Contact - dreamstravel 66@gmail.com

Accountant (Indian male) B.Com, 12 years (4 years in Gulf) exp seeking job. Contact: 93685995

Wanted Freelance Sales person for a running laundry. A well equipped laundry requires a free lance sales person to get contracts from hotels, serviced apartments, restaurants, labor camps, hospitals etc. good salary n commission guaranteed. Mail resume to: magiclaundryoman@gmail.com or call 9145 8547

Finance Manager, MBA Finance, 21 yrs of MNC contracting experience looking for a job, thorough knowledge in MIS, ext / Int Audit, income tax, budget, trade ďŹ nance treasury system implementation. Contact: 94652975 Email: ramu2587@hotmail.com

Wanted Salesman, Merchandiser with minimum experience 3 years driving license. Contact: 99440252 Looking for an Expat staff, with experience in Oman in real estate ďŹ eld not exceed the age of the employee 28 & Send CV with photos. Email: aburashid94dd@gmail.com

SECRETARY / OFFICE Required Office Assistant with Omani driving license, present in Oman. Contact: 99454425

Experienced Financial Controller / Finance Manager / Audit Manager, CPA ,ACCA , MBA .Expert in ďŹ nancial leadership policies ,procedures, Budgets ,Bank Facilities , Financial strategies & guidance on complex issues with Guaranteed Best Financial Results& ProďŹ ts, Expert in ERPs ,NOC call 94886226 Accountant male 25 India with 3 year experience seeking suitable placement Mob.91425506 Female Indian Accountant 28, CA Inter & MBA (Finance & I B) with 2 years Experience in Muscat available to join immediately. GSM:- 90324530

Chartered accountant Indian currently working in Oman 10+ years experience ms office m SAP oracle, focus. Contact: 94641805 MBA- Finance Indian male 14 years experience in Finance & Accounting (10 years in Oman). NOC available. Contact: 99206781 MBA- Finance Indian male 14+ years experience in Finance & Accounting (9 Years in Oman) Valid D/L, NOC available. Contact: 97628676 Indian female 22 years, B.Com with 1 year experience in India as accountant / Clerk, looking for suitable opening. Now on visiting visa. Contact: 97754830 Indian male 30 years on visit visa, B.Com (Comp) 4 years experience in accounts. Seeks position in administration or accounts assistant. Contact â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 97047327 / shaikmasiuddin430@gmail.com Experienced business development investment consultant with 10 years experience in the ďŹ nancial management ďŹ eld, holds a masters degree in ďŹ nance and management from the UK. Contact: 90157073 Indian male, 6 yrs exp in ďŹ nance, marketing & admin with NOC join immediately. Contact: 90986882/ 99043221 Indian female, 12 years experience in call center banking team management, 1 year exp in Oman as secretary to the G.M, seeking suitable position. Contact: 95166496 M.Com, Indian, Chief Accountant 10 years experience in Oman looking for a suitable position. NOC available. Contact: 96973776. Freelancer / part time Indian CA accounts / Tax / Audit / MIS ďŹ nalization with tax queries answering, above 20 years Oman experience. Contact: 95140332 / 99104151 Accounts & Admin 3 years experience in GCC, BBA graduate, Indian male 29 yrs, looking for suitable placement. Contact: 79103778 Indian female ACCA with 3 years experience in UAE and Oman looking for suitable position in accounting and ďŹ nance. Contact: 91784650 Finance / Account professional 18 yrs Oman experience can work independentor head the division looking for opening. Contact: 92168401 / 92787747 Male Accountant(B.Com) having 2 years exp. Contact: 90357503 Internal audit ACCA (ďŹ nalist) 14years of experience including Gulf in internal audit ďŹ eld, on visit visa. Contact: 95916716 Email: usman.eshaal2016@gmail.com Indian male, age 26, visit visa, B.SC Mathematics 4 years experience as an accountant seeks suitable job. Contact: 98615171 / (Father no) 95374978. Email: worksite.tinson@gmail.com

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ACCOUNTS Accounts Manager looking for job in accounts or finance, 4 years Oman exp with accountancy degree & Omani D/L with NOC available. Contact: 95661169 Email: moshin_zaman4u@hotmail.com MBA Finance Indian 25 Male 2 years experience seeking opportunities in Finance sector. Immediately available.Contact:92498840 sachu_0318@yahoo.com Indian (M), Qualified CPA, CMA, CIA (USA), MBA (Finance) & M.Com, 15 years’ experience in Finance, Accounting & Audit, (3 years in Oman) looking for suitable Senior/Middle level position in Finance/Accounting/Audit. NOC available. E-mail soji_ansu@yahoo.com, MOB – 91595436 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, Emailallen.mathew83@gmail.com Indian male age 26, Accountant one year experience in accounts looking for suitable job. Contact Email: anishkhan991867@gmail. com Mobile: +968 9565 9415 Experienced business development and investment consultant with 10 years experience in the financial management field. Holds a masters degree in finance and management from the UK. Contact : 90157073 Master of Business Administration (finance) Bachelor of Sciencediploma in Islamic banking & finance Somali lady 24 years old, languages known Somali, English and Arabic, one year experience. Contact: + 971527626329 / istabraq66@hotmail.com Accounts part time services available to handle all accounts up to finalization on monthly basis and finalization works. Contact: 96247295 Indian male having long track proven record in all aspects of all management, rich in project management, business development & expansion and finance control, 16 years of experience in GCC and India, looking for suitable managerial post. NOC available. Contact: 95207317 Email: mehulmodha@hotmail.com Indian chartered accountant, well experienced in manufacturing,service & telecom industries in Oman,Oman, as finance manager, seeks suitable placement. Contact: 92221129/ 97400600 Sales & Accounts Manager, Indian male having long track proven record in all aspects of finance, total 9 years experience in GCC, NOC available, Ready to join immediately Mob-97200823 Emaildhirenbapodra@outlook.com Highly Experienced Finance Manager, CPA, ACCA-UK. MBA-USA , Professional of Banking , Audits ,ERPs Sap , Management as Team Leader and Problem Solver call 94 504505 /94403270 Srilankan male Accountant, holder of Diploma Chartered Accountancy Inter have 4 years experience in finance, available at Muscat, join immediately. Contact: 79049355 / 93598736 Indian (M) MBA (f) more than 6 years of experience in accounts, proficiency in various A/C software SAP (F1/CO) seeking for suitable placement. Contact: 95920740 Email Id: abdulhameed1527@gmail.com

Indian female (26) CA Intermediate with 3 years experience (incl. Big 4 Exp) in Accounting and Internal Audit. Worked in Oman for short project. Contact: 93475921/ +91 9167079909 Email: anu.aravindan90@gmail.com Senior Accountant 16 years experience handle accounts up to ﬁnalization MIS cash ﬂow, NOC &, D/L available. Contact: 94117616 Email: praveen78oman@gmail.com Indian female M.Com, having 4 years experience in Accounts looking for Accountant/suitable job. Contact: 98418533 / 99338639 Finance/M.Com Accountant 5+ yrs of exp including GCC seeking for suitable placement. Contact: 91329254 aneeshkrishnan007@gmail.Com Indian female (27), CA Intermediate, B.Com, 3.5 years experience in Audit, 2 years as Accounts Manager, looking for suitable positions. Contact: GSM-94873369, Email : sarikasureshs@gmail.com Part time Senior Accountant 10 yrs exp. Contact: 91126314 Indian Chartered Accountant 14+ years experience in Accounts & Finance working in Muscat looking for suitable change with Oman driving license and NOC Available. Contact: 97728130 Email : vinoth77ca@gmail.com

ADMIN Indian female, MBA HR & Admin with 3years Oman experience in HR, Admin & Procurement, looking for suitable placement, Contact: 99791008 Indian Male, Qualiﬁcation MBA (Marketing), having 8 plus years of experience seeking an opportunity in Business operations and office administration, Customer relation and sales. Contact: 92731075. Email: wahid1985@gmail.com Indian Male Graduate over 15 years Gulf experience, Oman-4 in HR & Admin. With NOC and valid Driving License looking suitable placement. Contact: 71121424 Email: prasanthrn0@gmail.com Omani lawyer & legal adviser experience in Business administration,HR, staff training. Contact: 97243393 Email: mum30033@yahoo.com Administrator B.Com, NIIT New Delhi with D/L & NOC, 19 years in Oman worked as Document Controller, Commercial Executive, Sales Secretary & Supply chain, Contact 92324789 / 97281023 B.Com Graduate with 10+ years experience in Admin & Purchase, looking for suitable positions. Contact 97014673 or maheshsoman.pillai@gmail.com

Indian Male 32 Yrs, MBA, BCA ǁŝƚŚ ϵ͘ϳ zƌƐ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ^ĂůĞƐ Θ DĂƌŬĞƟ ŶŐ͕ ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƟ ŽŶ͕ WƵƌĐŚĂƐĞ͕ /^K Θ Y ͬY ŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƟ ŽŶ͕ ^ƚŽƌĞƐ Θ WƌŽũĞĐƚ DĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ͘ With valid Oman driving license. NOC available. Looking for any kind of desk job in Oman or Dubai.

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ADMIN

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN

ENGG. / TECH./MECH.

Looking for Administrative or clinic administrative job, immediate hire. Contact: 98868692

Free lance / part time autocad works / make boq 2d /3d arch , structural, shop drawings interior drawings. Contact 97103168 mkgroupoman@gmail.com

Indian male BE Mechanical Engineer CSWIP, 4 yrs Gulf experience on visit visa Qatar driving license holder. Contact: + 968 96550807 Email: vishnusohanlal@gmail.com

Free lance Autocad works experienced (arch, struct, MEP, shop drw) rate a0/a1 sheet ( 10-17 OMR) ph : 97103168.

10 Years Cad Civil 3D D/Men highway design 5 yrs experience in architectural and structural drafting D/L available. Contact: 93935786

7 years experienced in Administration & Sales with valid Oman driving license searching for a suitable job. Contact: 93347156 Young Omani male have experience 12 years as P.R.O, CLERK Helper Supervisor Admin Supervisor, H.R Manager have vocational M.B.A diploma in H.S.E, IT and P.D.O license, looking for H.R position or P.R.O part time or full time. Contact: 95933288

ARCHITECT

DRIVER Light driver job 3 yrs exp. Contact: 95939050 Looking for jobs light vehicle license 5 years experience with Toyota Corolla car. Contact: 97034500 Light driver, 8 yrs exp. Contact: 94214212

Indian Female Architect NIT Calicut, 1 Year exp. in design of residential & commercial buildings. Seeking suitable position. Contact- 95293638. arayilakathsafa@gmail.com

Bangladesh male 30 years light driver exp 2 years looking for job. Contact: 95728771.

Architect with 3 yrs experience (interior, extensor shop drawings, revit and has good skills on 3ds, Max (vary) and cad software’s looking for a suitable job. Contact: 94866328 Email: jenokeer@gmail.com

Light driver, private, commercial. Contact - 93729950

CATERING Chef Cook 20 years (15 yrs in Oman) experience male in Continental, Indian, Chinese and Arabic cuisine looking for suitable job NOC available. Contact: 93421606

Looking for driving job. Contact: 97403245

Driver with Oman driving license, looking for job. Contact: 94235254 Driver with car. Contact: 91355972 Pakistani male light vehicle driver release available, looking for job. Contact: 96069753 Looking for job exp having driving license. Contact: 97363138 Pakistani male light driver with 6 yrs exp in Oman. Contact: 92171166

DOMESTIC HELP Indian female, full time looking house made job. Contact: 79039479 Indian lady (37) looking job in nursery or school 5 yrs exp in nursery (baby sitter) 10 years expin Oman, NOC available. Contact: 99839187 Looking for full time caretaker or Housemaid. Contact: 93904732

DRIVER 9yer exp in GCC, D/L seeking driver job. Contact: 97845804 Light driver, looking for job, 10 yrs exp, with Oman & UAE driver license. Contact: 95918834 Light driver job, 24 years, 4 years exp, D/L, living in Muttrah. Contact: 96961249 Driver 3 years of experience with car & CCTV camera Technician. Contact: 95292064 Heavy vehicle driver 1 year exp, looking for job. Contact: 94924203 Looking for job light duty driver, 6 years exp. Contact: 92602182 / 97002975 Looking for any driving job. Contact: 98549627 Looking for job with car without car and know real estate business & maintenance work all are have 5 years experience in Oman. Contact: 97747243 5 Years driver with car. Contact: 94178094

Indian male (24yr) B.Tech (IT) with 2years experience in office admin, looking for suitable position in Muscat on visit vis. Contact: 91124306 Email: irfanmd1676@gmail.com

Driver light 5 years exp in Muscat. Contact: 93904217

Pakistani male, MBA (HRM) Honor, B.Com, 4 years experience HRM & Admin 1 year experience in construction, experience in sales & marketing . Currently on visit visa. Contact: 94939319

Pakistani male light driver, 5 yrs exp in Oman. Contact: 96207485

8 years experience in administration, sales and purchasing in Oman with valid GCC driving searching suitable job. Contact 98145825, email: sibitommy8844@gmail.com.

Driver with car 2016 model. Contact: 97291042

Indian male 14 years experience Dubai, Oman insurance,banking,office administration, seeking for suitable position immediately NOC available. Contact: 98019340

Look for job. Contact: 95371235

Pakistani male light driver, 6 month in Oman, holding I.D.P license. Contact: 96914164

Light duty driver looking for job 5 years experience. Contact: 92247724

Pakistani, light driver, 4 yrs exp in Oman, 6 yrs exp in Saudi Arabia. Contact: 93852437

Bangladesh male, Oman driving license looking for job, 7 yrs exp Oman all location , 3 yrs exp for Dubai. Contact: 99327665

Pakistani male light vehicle driver looking for job. Contact: 96651070 Light vehicle driver 4 years exp know, Hindi, English and Arabic. Contact:98522914 Heavy duty driver seeks placement. Contact: 94939865 / 79039204 Light duty driver, 3 yrs exp, seeks placement. Contact: 97829730 Light duty driver seeks placement. Contact: 96381406 Driver looking for job. Contact: 91788481 / 92231714 Male 40 yrs, 15 yrs exp, D/L seeking job (Sales & driving) English, Hindi, Arabic. Contact: 97003340 Driver with car have good experience in Oman. Contact: 94039796

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN AutoCAD Draftsman 9 years Gulf experienced. Contact: 93528255 Interior design and estimation with 7 years experience, holding D/L, NOC available seeking placement. Contact: 95973878 Email: vmehanas@gmail.com Interior Designer & Finishing Manager, over 20 Years Exp, including 10 years in Luxury hotels and resorts, seeking for a job. Has employee Visa / Omani Driving License. Contact: 95810483 Indian male , having wide experience of 4 years in GCC & 5 years in Indian for 3 D interior & exterior designing , AutoCAD drafting & NOC available & ready to join immediately. Contact: 91282841 Email: thankijb@gmail.com Indian male, 26 experience in web design & development currently in Muscat on visit visa looking for a suitable position. Contact: 95923554 Email: jabirmukkoth@gmail.com Indian (M) well experienced draughtsman total 9 years experience , 4 years in Oman seeks suitable jobs, NOC available , immediate joining. Contact: 96705245/ 99758076 Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman.Please Contact: 96489798, (+974) 66653780 Revit, Autocad D/man, expected salary 200 OMR. PH : 92279784

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Civil Engineer with 6 years exp in Oman, holder of Oman D/L. Contact: 93654862 Pakistani male 26 Electrical Engineer looking for suitable position in reputed organization. Contact: 95850185 Email: fawaduddin@gmail.com Indian male, 26 years of age, Mechanical Engineer .B.Tech from Trivandrum Engineering College 2013. M.Tech from NIT Warangal .Specialty, Materials and Systems Engineering Design. Looking for suitable placement, Contact: 99753809. Indian male 25 years of age EEE Qualified from reputed university in T. Nadu India seeking suitable job possess professional experience for 1.5 years working with Maruti Suzuki Motors Pvlmt India destination for team leader. Contact: 93985324 Email: areefm92@gmail.com Arch’l Site Engineer more than 15 years exp in Saudi Arabia & Oman (finishing & marble field). Contact: 91220168 Mechanical Engineer 29 years, 3 years experience of plant maintenance, sales & services with NOC & driving license. Contact: 94887665 Email: mechatron_mt@yahoo.com Sudanese Civil Engineering (University of Khartoum) holding valid Omani driving license, 5 years experience, resident in Oman. Contact: 90630687 / 96916098 23 Years, Indian male, B.E Mechanical Engineer with 1year experience and AutoCAD Certified, Seeking for suitable placement. Contact: 93779137 Civil Engineer Sudanese male having 3 .5 years experience in Oman with D/L & NOC looking for suitable job. Contact: 96998267 Qualified Civil Engineer / Quantity Surveyor looking for suitable job in Muscat. Currently on visit. Contact: 71180781 Civil Engineer 3 years experience. Contact: 91958821 Sudanese Telecom Engineer, resident has driving license, 3 years experience looking for a job. Contact: 95810703 B.Tech Civil Engineering having 2 years work experience, looking suitable replacement. Contact: 71215478 Electrical Engg with 3 yrs of exp in data center, steel industry, & facilities management, looking for suitable placement NOC available. Contact: 97324057 Email: shihab4eee@gmail.com Electrical Engineer female, 4 years exp, location MCT- Seeb. Contact: 90118928 30 yrs. experienced Degree Civil Engineer in consultancy and construction of buildings, seeks jobs in building design. Contact - 95036240 Email: engrgeojos@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer with 3 years exp in teaching and 1 year in QC line. Contact: 00919447658341 Email: sujithdaniel@yahoo.co.in Indian male Civil Engineer 5 years exp, D/L, NOC available. Contact: 91176609 Indian candidate currently working in Oman studied Diploma Mechanical Engineering, 1 year experience in sales in Oman with D/L wanted job in sales, NOC available. Contact: 90494114 Email: mashoo66@gmail.com

Indian Architect Engineer (MS from UK) specialized in sustainable architecture, 6.5 years experience in buildings design, preparation of construction drawings construction Administration. Contact: 94401556 Civil Engineer (Diploma) Indian, having 23 yrs experience in Oman with valid D/L, looking for suitable position, NOC available. Contact: 94984890 Email: riyaspmd@gmail.com Master in Civil Engineering with 5 years exp. Contact: 96658456 Microwave Transmission & Commissioning Engineer 2.5 years experience B.SC & B.Tech (E.C) on visit visa. Contact: 96756964 Indian Female Architect NIT Calicut, 1 Year exp. in design of residential & commercial buildings. Seeking suitable position. Contact- 95293638. arayilakathsafa@gmail.com HSE officer, 12 years experience in construction oil & gas, seeking to join reputed organization. Contact: 99626821 Syrian Civil Engineer with 3 years experience in construction having D/L, NOC available. Contact: 96649038 Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor Degree honors with ﬁrst class seeking a suitable job. Contact: 94957250 BE in Electrical Electronics Engg from India having 19+ yrs of exp in MEP projects ( 5 yrs in Saudi Arabia 14 yrs in India) looking suitable job. Contact: 0091-7353905687 Email: 90malim@gmail.com Indian Elec. Engineer 7 yrs exp in operations manufacturing quality ﬂexible to handle any responsibility on visit. Contact: 97604106 Civil Engineer Indian 8+ years experience, NOC available. Contact: 95831929 Indian Male - Mechanical Engineering PhD graduate with eight years of experience relating to design and development of rigs, numerical modelling, FE simulation, composites, mechanical testing and composite manufacturing, looking forward for an opportunity as an experienced mechanical engineer to execute and manage projects relating to product development and testing. Would be available in Oman on visit visa – Contact 94133658 Indian male 29 years, Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer (4 years) experience in Oman looking for a suitable position, having valid Oman driving license. Contact: 93363104 Email: ma.mahboobkhan02@gmail.com Indian female (22 Y) Electrical Engineer presently on a visit visa (fresher) looking for a job as Engineer / Teacher Engineer, Coordinator / office work. Contact: 91178172 (preferable location Salalah) Indian male 30 years Civil Engineer Diploma holder 4 years experience in Oman N.O.C available. Contact: 99498671 Electrical Engineer - 9 Yrs Exp (6 Yrs in Oman) with D/L seeks job - Contact 96946044 Indian male 24 years BE in electronics & communication 2 years experience in visit visa, looking for suitable placement. Contact: 096890885967 / 0091- 919591693246 Email: mohammedazween256@ gmail.com Civil Engineer looking for a job 6 years experience in building construction post Site Engineer. Contact: 93304128

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SITUATION WANTED ENGG. / TECH./MECH. MBA B.Tech (InformationTechnology) male technical course M.S Office,computer hardware, 4 months exp. Contact: 99040662 Email: mshihab27@gmail.com Indian male 25 years masters, Post Graduate in Petroleum Engineering (Australia) degree B.E Mechanical Engineering (India). Contact: 98430330 Email: rovinyvincent@gmail.com Young Indian Civil Engineer, experience in India and Oman seeks suitable career in the field of Civil Engineering. Contact: 91620300, Email: lushyaraj@gmail.com Civil Engineer with 2.7 years experience currently working in Oman seeking suitable job, license under progress (driving) NOC available from sponsor, fluent in English,Hindi, Malayalam & Tamil. Contact 97331023 Civil Engineer (Diploma) 8 years experience, bolding Oman D/L, NOC available seeking suitable placement. Contact: 95118939 Email: siyansiyad@gmail.com PMP Civil Engineer, Sudanese 14 years experience 8 years UAE & Oman hotels, villas &malls, costing,tendering, planning & site management. Contact: 95476702 Indian male Mechanical Engineer having knowledge in alarm & firefighting system &AutoCAD with license, valid visa and NOC available. Contact: + 968 90355201 / 95444052 Email: jkkannau6@gmail.com Indian Male, 26 years, Aeronautical Engineer with 4 years of experience is looking for a placement. Contact 97127523 Mechanical Engineer have experience in air-conditioning& MEP systems also HSE awareness and engineering design software. Contact: 94906447 / 96654019 BEMechanical Engineer, 22, Indian malefresher, looking for opportunity in mechanical field trained in HVAC & fire lighting. Contact: 97489256 Email: abdulmgid.ak@gmail.com Indian male 23 fresher, Mechanical Engineer looking for job in mechanical field special interest in HVAC and MEP, will be happy to hear from you. Email: mdajaib@yahoo.com Mechanical Engineer, B.Tech,male,Indian, having 1 year experience, on visit visa seeks suitable job. Contact: + 96894959233, +96897474225 Email: anandsunil94@gmail.com B.Sc Civil Engineer 5+ years experience in Building construction & Steel structural building with having valid D/L. Contact: 93850440/ shahadat033@gmail.com Indian female M.Tech biotechnology seeks suitable placement. Contact: 91287047 Email: valliammai1000@gmail.com 15 years experienced MEP Engineer seeks suitable placement. Contact: 99046313 / 91709409 Electronics and Communication Engineer, male 24,1 yearexperience as Junior & network Admin in India,on visit visa, looking for job. Contact: 90107380 Email: anoojgkrishnan@gmail.com Indian Engineer 25, B.E& Diploma in HSE with 3 years India exp, on visit Visa available to join immediately Contact: 93472629. Email: jithujay.in@gmail.com Graduate female, with driving license, looking for a suitable position. Contact: 96234434 Indian male 28 civil engineer 1 year experience, on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact: 99206630 / 94471305 Civil Eng B.SC holder 6 yrs exp in Oman having D/L. Contact: 93654862 Electrical B.Tech Indian 26, 3 years exp in PLC/ SCADA IND. automation &supervision. Contact: 97207570 / 90481773 Electrical Engineer with experience, 9 years in Oman. Contact: 98148034 Keralite (m) Electrical Engineer seeks placement. Contact: 92757534 Email: arundevd588@yahoo.com

Indian male 26 years Mechanical Engineer with 2 yrs exp in Oman. Looking for suitable placement. Contact - 91328079 Indian male, B.E Mechanical with 2 years experience as Maintenance Engineer in Cochin Reﬁnery and 1 year experience in Chevrolet seeking job. Ph number: 97964862, Email: jossyabraham20@gmail.com Sr. Electrical Engineer with 17+ 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

EDUCATION/TRAINING A magazine editor-cum-writer, with 18 years of experience, who is also a highly qualiﬁed English teacher with 20 years of experience in Omani secondary school/ college, involved in GFP audit work and presently working in a senior position in a private college, seeks a suitable change in editing, teaching or GFP audit ﬁeld. Contact: 92206322.

HOSPITALITY

Network system & IT Engineer, Indian 27 years male, MCA, MCSE, 2-3 years experience D/L & NOC available, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 97703253 / 00919995984390 Email: albinmperakkattu@gmail.com System network and IT Administrator India 30 years, male, MCA Graduate and 5+ years of experience in India & CCNA certiﬁed in visiting visa now. Contact: +986 92805363 Email: anoopmprakash@gmail.com Indian male looking for IT support, Administration & sales job, 4 years experience. Contact: 92487993 Email: ansilpr@gmail.com Computer hardware & CCTV Technician, Indian male seeking suitable job vacancy having 8 years experience in computer & 2 years in CCTV, presently on visiting visa. Contact: 99641209 / 92164971 IT System Engineer 4 years exp in Oman. Contact: 99109332 Indian Female-MCA Software Designer with 11 years’ experience -in database designing, database programming and Oracle, ERP application seeking job from reputed organization. Contact – 9119 2543 priyakthomas@gmail.com IT & Network Engineer certiﬁed MCSA, CCNA virtualization have D/L. Contact: 98207829

Chef de partie, 10 years (6 years in Oman) experience in food production at hospitality industry. Specialized in Grill kitchen, South Indian, Arabic, Butchery, Vegetable and Ice Carving. NOC available Contact: 96768312

Indian male, Masters in Electronics, having 7.5 years of experience in IT Hardware/ Networking with valid Oman D/L seeking job placement. Contact: 97202522 Email: connectjinomjohn@yahoo.com

Indian male, 24 years, diploma hotel management, 3 years experience as front office executive at star hotels in Dubai & India, on visit visa. Contact: 97937504 Email: febinpalathingal01@gmail.com

M.Tech in Software Systems, 2 years of experience in JAVA. Looking for suitable placement. Contact: 94461855, email:softenggmct@gmail.com

Indian Female, 29yrs, Hotel Management Graduate, 8 yrs of work experience in Housekeeping & Sales / Business Development. Contact – +968 91817532 Email – mitalihkundgol@gmail.com Front Office Manager with over 20 years of experience in the Middle East & preopening expertise with hospitality giants like Burj Al Arab, Address hotels &Millennium looking for similar opportunities. Contact: 96383636 Indian male 32 years with Hotel Management Degree, 4 years experience in F & B in Dubai and India and 5 years of experience as Butler in 6 star American Cruiseline, looking for suitable job. Contact- 99859150.

IT Network, system & IT Engineer Indian 27 years, male MCA, CCNA,MCSEhave D/L S, 2.5 yrs experience, NOC available seeking suitable placement. Contact: 97703253 Email: albinmperakkattu@gmail.com Indian male B.Tech ECE , Key skills VHPL C++ , C telecom and wireless rapar systems fiber optics microprocessor / controller Pixel IC station. Contact: 90696324 IT Support with a Bachelor Degree and CCNA, seeking a suitable job in a good company. Contact: 97286908 15 Years Oman experienced, VMware, ITIL, MCSE, CCNP, DELL certified Sr. IT infrastructure, network specialist, NOC D/L available. Contact; 98582078 Email: jobplan2017@gmail.com IT & Network Engineer with a Bachelor Degree, CCNA & ITIL certified & valid driving license looking for a suitable job. Contact: 98141623 Email: mm.sanhoury1@gmail.com BE Elec & Telecom Engineer, 2years Muscat experience. Exp in electronic integration & IT OSP & ISP &fiber optic implement, worked under Omantel & Hawaiiprojects as projected lead. Contact: 92440406 Email: mzeeshanshaikh89@gmail.com IT Engineer Graduated from Britain5+ years experience specializing in IT marketing and IT department management can implement effective IT strategiclocal and global NOC D/L available. Contact: 94423351 dany_daring@hotmail.com

Sr. DBA, MSSQL Sybase Oracle C# PL/ SQL, T-SQL 6 years experience. Contact: 97624323 IT and Network Engineer with Omani license certiﬁed CCNP, MCSA and MCSE. Contact 97069110

MISCELLANEOUS Sudanese male Geologist seeking for a job, has one year experience in the ﬁeld. Contact: 99549050 Tunisian girl, having diploma in Natural science, speaks french, Italian, English, looking for administration job. Contact : 95910371 Procurement, warehouse &logistics, Pakistani male,Graduate, over 10 years experience looking for suitable placement, currently on visit visa. Contact: 91257663 Indian, experience in logistics purchasing, advertisement. 13 Years in Oman with D/L NOC. Contact: 98020195 Omani male, with experience in purchasing, driver, administration, PRO & tourist guide, with very good English skills and costumer oriented person, looking for a suitable job. Contact: +96894129254. 2nd mate Officer, Indian 10 yrs experience in Tanker / chemical vessels, looking for an on shore job / port operations / TWG master. Contact: 94972789 Indian Female, completed graduation with 4 years of work experience in India and 8 months of work experience in Oman, currently on family visa looking for suitable job position. Contact- 94647421. British National, 34, M.B.A young & energetic male, looking for any managerial position in Oman, having 12 years of experience in managing different types of businesses. Contact: 96056963 Email: asim_shah199@yahoo.com

MEDICAL Female Dentist Indian with MOH license & NOC looking for a job in Muscat. Contact-96035981 Homeopathic doctor with MOH license looking for a business partner to start a homeopath clinic in Muscat. Contact: 90872012 Email: homeo64319@gmail.com Indian Male (30 yrs) –BSC Bio Chemistry-10 yrs experience as chemist –with good communication skills-looking for suitable opening – Tel: 95562725 / Email: sanuksabu866@gmail.com

MEDICAL Male Dentist BDS with MOH license seeks for a job. Contact – 94397499 Experienced staff Nurse seeking placement data ﬂow cleared MOH license NOC available. Contact: 97045785 / 79127068 Indian Female, Bachelor in Prosthetics & Orthotics, 2 Years Experience (SVNIRTAR, Mobility India Rehabilitation Research & Training Center). Specialized in Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics, Evaluation, Designing & Modiﬁcation of Prostheses & Orthoses. Contact: 96676984. E-Mail: supriya.pradhan11@gmail.com

MANAGER / SUPERVISOR Purchase Office / Manager 16 years GCC experience in construction (Civil & MEP) Seeks suitable placement NOC available. Contact: 99109533 NOC-Obtained professional with 30 years experience (Oman) in Purchase, Warehousing, and Logistics managerial roles seeks suitable placement-Contact 99022102 CEO, Managing Director, Senior level manager, A senior level business developments executive with 18 Years of experiences in USA, Africa, GCC, with MBA from Texas A&M,USA) Contact - 92010247 Project Manager (interior fit outs) specializing in shops, restaurants, offices etc, having 10 years experience looking to work in a reputed firm NOC available. Contact: 94274437 Project Manager (interiorfit outs) in shops,offices,restaurantetc having 10 years experience looking to work in a reputed firm, NOC available. Contact: 94274437

SECRETARY / OFFICE Tunisian girl, 26 yrs, speaks french, Italian, English, looking for job. Contact : 95910371

SALES / MARKETING Indian National with 8 years experience in Sales & Marketing, Holding valid Omani GCC driving license with NOC available looking for Managerial Opportunities. Contact: 94575633 Email: reni4uall@gmail.com Indian Buyer/Purchase Officer having 6 years experience, looking for suitable job, on visit visa. Contact: 94782695 Looking for job in procurement & marketing having more the 15 yrs experience with degree certificate in marketing & SCM. Contact: 94306203 / 91250339 Indian male 10 years exp in Sales & Marketing looking for Sales Manager position. NOC & D/L Available. Contact: 93528057 Indian male 27 yrs 3.5 yrs experience of Oman sales executive looking for suitable job Noc or Release available Mob 93192277 Indain male P.G, 10 years experience in purches looking for any suitable job. NOC available. Contact: 99145776 INDIAN male, BBA with 4 years experience in SALES & MARKETING, holding omani driving license. seeks suitable placement. Contact: 95607037 Email: raaz0jannat@gmail.com. Filipina, 35 years old, looking for job can join immediately with NOC, have experience in 15 years as Sales / Marketing and Office Staff. Knowledgeable in different office procedure. Accounting, Inventory and Purchasing. Please contact +968 93560951 Looking for job sales executive good experience in scaffolding and foam work. Contact: 99592382 / 93222482/ Suresh Indian graduate 10+ years of experience (5 years in sales & marketing & 5 years in procurement) seeking suitable position, fluent in English & Arabic, NOC D/L available. Contact: 95524488 Indian male 22 years old & graduated in commerce with professional knowledge in accounting MCFA,experienced in marketing field and looking for related job presently on visit visa seeks a suitable placement. Contact: 98692907 / 98332412

SALES / MARKETING MBA Graduate in Marketing currently working in Oman seeking suitable placement NOC and driving license available. Contact: 94553097

33 Indian male, Graduate with 11 years Oman experience in sales & hospitality, looking for a job with NOC. Contact: 90307873

IndianMale 30 years, MBA, 5 plus years of work experience in Sales/ Services/Marketing. G.C.C Valid driving license, In Oman work visa. Contact - 91739031.

MBA (UK), raised in Oman & with 2 yrs work experience holding valid Oman driving license, seeks job in sales / business development. Contact: 99513132

Indian male looking for suitable job, MBA 4 years of experience in Sales & Marketing, having D/L & NOC. Contact – 96648175 / assetmedical.mf@gmail.com

Marketing sales (Driver) Sohar preference N.O.C available . Contact: 96953996

Indian male MBA, Business development & Marketing 12 + Oman experience in retail, real Estate, facility management, looking suitable position. NOC available. Contact: 95207317 Email: mehulmodha@hotmail.com

SKILLED LABOUR 7 years experience in aquaculture shrimp farming construction light license NOC. Contact: 92635313

TOURS

Indian candidate (age 22) studied BSC in interior, designing, 2 yr experience in sales IN India. Wanted job in sales NOW on visit visa. Contact: 96190070 Email: shohibujire@gmail.com

Travels / tour reservation & ticketing staff Indian male IATA consultant, 23 years, 1 year experience in India Knows: Galilea, Amadeus. Contact: 93052934/ Email: arjunsreedhark19@gmail.com

Indian male, 37 male 8 yrs exp in Saudi Arabic, Sales cum driver, having license seeking for suitable job. Contact: 92057353

Reservation and ticketing staff, Indian male, IATA consultant, 22 years, having 1 year experience in India, knows abacus,sabre. Contact: 94602731 Email: azimkhot@gmail.com

Indian male having 10 years experience in Oman as sales coordinator, Admin and business development, presently working in an oil company in Muscat, holding valid Oman driving license seeks placement. Contact: 96287767 Indian 15 yrs exp sales supervising flexible to hand lean with D/L visa. Contact: 98604960 Indian male, MBA in marketing, 10 years sales experience as Sales Supervisor Assistant Sales Manager in Dubai holder Dubai driving license, seeking suitable position. Contact: 96428186 Email: abdulazeezbnglr@gmail.com Indian male seeking opportunities in Oman visiting visa, MBA from UK 8+ years experience in UK, New Zealand & India valid license. Contact: 90938161 Email: shinaskm@gmail.com Indian male masters in Petroleum Engineering with 1 year Oman experience in sales & marketing holding D/L, currently on visit visa looking for oil / gas industry field related or sales related job. Contact - 93789123 27 Years old male having D/L & more than 3 years experience as document controller & sales NOC available. Contact: 96439119 Indian Male (25), BSc Electronics, M.B.A seeking suitable openings, Having 3 years’ experience in, sales and Marketing of financial products with Oman Driving License. Contact: 94774550 Multinational FMGC experienced, qualified Sri Lankan lady seeking employment in Muscat. Marketing, Brands, Sales, Communication. Oman exp& DL available. 98250829 Engineering Graduate having 5+ years of exp as Marketing coordinator in Advertisement Company and 6 months as security system service engineer. Mobile No. 79059197 Indian male 25, BSC with more than 2 years experience in India as sales & marketing searching for suitable vacancy currently on visit visa. Contact: 96332519 Email: ashrafajeesh@gmail.com Indian male 24 yrs exp in various trading including purchases sales marketing and handling overall business looking for suitable opportunity NOC&release available. Contact: 99259543 / 92106768 Indian Male, 26 M.Com with 4 yrs of Experience in Accounting & Administration in a Financial Company in India, seeks suitable job, Currently in India. +918907212253 Akhil:-93626288, Email: Sumeshpsmkr1989@gmail. com Oil & gas experienced Indian lady with 6 years in sales & marketing to PDO and having valid Omani driving license. Contact 96143430 / 99875919 Indian Male, with 8+ years experience in sales, currently in visit visa and seeking suitable placement. Contact 90181557 / 99386144

Indian female 25 years, bachelor in Travel & Tourism and 2 year experience in Oman as Travel consultant GDS-Sabre, Amdeus. NOC available. Contact- 95883404

TECHNICIAN Looking for a job in Automobile service: DME with 4 years of experience in automobile Car service unit in India, working as a Technician; Contact no. in India 9843068896 & Local ref. 99256457

MISCELLANEOUS B.E Civil Engineering, 22 years (Indian male) seeking for suitable vacancy. Contact: 96512025, mohd.irfan.mohd@gmail.com Indian male 23 fresher, Mechanical Engineer looking for job in Mechanical field special interest in HVAC & MEP. Contact: +968 9586 1251 Email: mdajaib@yahoo.com Indian male age 24, looking for professional job. Diploma in Electronics, having 3 years of exp and having Gulf driving license. Contact: - +96897017866. Qualified driver looking job, NOC available. Contact: 94750442 Indian male 25, Graduate in Civil Engineering (B.E) having 3.5 years of experience in Site Engineer & Quantity Survivor Seeking for a Suitable Placement Currently Visit Visa Available to Join Immediately .Contact : 94874762 / 96240153 E-mail: boora.nagendar@gmail.com Young professional, Energetic looking for Finance/Audit Job.BSC (Accounting) ACCA (Affiliate), CAT (Affiliate). Currently working in GOV as Auditor. Experience of 4 Years in Accounts/Audit. NOC available. Age 26. Email:: saleemraza218@gmail.com B.E Civil, 23years old (Male), Indian Expat (Currently on family visa) with 1 year experience as Site Engineer and valid driving license is looking for a suitable job in Oman. Contact: - 94866948, email: - irfanq654@gmail.com Indian male 27 years, 3.5 years experience of Oman as sales executive. Looking for suitable job. NOC or Release available. Contact - 93192277 Male Accountant, MBA (Finance) 5 years Experience including UAE and India up to finalization Available immediately (On Visit) Contact: 91704866 Email: anees0989@gmail.com Indian Female MBA in (HR &Marketing) Having 3 Year of Experience as HR & Admin, Looking Suitable Placement. #92337629 Email: Anjuvs81@gmail.com Indian female pharmacist, 8 years experience in Oman, having MOH license.NOC available. Seeking suitable placement. Contact- 92142835, 93327963 Mechanical Engineer, B.Tech, 6 month experience, well versed in MEP, AutoCAD etc. looking for job. Contact 94811072

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KTT & CO. LLC –Logistics Division- Customs Clearance & delivery (Airport& Seaport)Worldwide Air& Sea Cargo Services.Road Transportation inside Oman & GCC. Door to Door Services to India. CONTACT: Mr. Deepak GSM: 93908980 Email: deepak@kttcustoms.com

SIT.WANTED Indian female PhD, M. Phil, M.A in English, B.Ed, Diploma TESOL,16 years teaching experience seeks suitable teaching, editing or relevant job. Contact: 92245591, 95221665 A Filipino female searching for a job, with visit visa exp February 2017.hospitality and sales job will be a Good offer to me. Contact no: 98271658 B.Com, 2 years experience in Oman, Indian Male, 25 yrs. with Driving License. Handling day today accounts activities upto finalization. Proficient in Tally. Looking for suitable placement. Ph. 91470665 Indian female 16 years experience in Admin, Accounts, Sales & Logistics Co Coordinator, CRM and documentation also. Having good communication skills, seeking for job from reputed organization. Currently on visit visa: 95332668, Mail: laksmi.b1122@gmail.com Experienced restaurant bar catering manager also can do purchasing & accounts with driving license looking for suitable placement release available. Contact 96024158 / 90287443 Indian male, 25 years, B.Com, MBA (Finance) with overall 3 years experience in accounts/ finance field. On Visit Visa. Contact: 90115058 safwanmeadows@gmail.com Indian female PhD, M.Phil, M.A in English, B.Ed., Diploma TESOL,16 years teaching experience seeks suitable teaching, editing or relevant job. Contact: 92245591, 95221665 Specialist, Petrochemicals /Oil & Gas /AUTOMOBILE /CONSTRUCTION /PLASTIC POLYMER/PACKAGE MATERIAL PROCUREMENT /Contract Specialist , MBA &18 YEARS seeking suitable job, NOC available. Contact: 97813849 vved76@gmail.com Electronics Systems Engineer (UK Graduate ) with skills in robotics , programming languages, IC, PCB design seeking suitable position , Indian female on visiting visa. Contact: 97848075 Email: s.dinesh1508@gmail.com Accountant Indian, 13 years experience can handle accounts up to finalization. Tally, Busy Accounting. Smart Accounting, NOC/Release available. Contact- 96133146 Email: kkcjob786@gmail.com

We arrange tours & accommodation at all the beautiful places in Oman. Contact 99839898

SITUATION WANTSIT.WANTED Indian Male (25), BSc Electronics, M.B.A seeking suitable openings, Having 3 years’ experience in, sales and Marketing of ﬁnancial products with Oman Driving License. Contact - 94774550 Pakistani male, ACCA (ﬁnalist) with M.A and B.Com Degree, holding Omani driving license and NOC available, can join immediately. Contact: 94066698 Indian Male 23 years B.com graduate Holding a valid Oman driving License searching for a suitable placement, currently on visit visa. Contact: 94175848. Fresh B.Com Graduate in visit visa looking for a job. CONTACT: 93518923 / 99075027. Email: sheikcok@yahoo.com Indian male (26) MBA 2 years experience in procurement, coordination and distribution management. With valid Oman license. Availablefor immediate joining. Contact: 92536194 EMAIL: suhailbs@gmail.com Indian male 34 years, MBA-HR with 10.9 years exp in Recruitment, Training, PMS, OD, Sites-HR and Omani nationals development, seeking a job, NOC available. Contact saiprasad_18@yahoo.com 94179499 CIVIL/QS ENGINEER: B. Tech, Indian Female with 3 years’ experience in Oman, with D/L. Seeking suitable placement. Contact: 91361356/92882797

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SITUATION WANTED BE/Diploma Mechanical Engineering with 4 years exp. in Oman, Looking for suitable positions. NOC available. Having valid driving license Contact-99335742 Indian male, M.Com, B.Com, looking for suitable opening, now on visiting visa. Contact 79103798, email- malikfaheem284@gmail.com IT professional, B.E. in IT, CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, 3+yrs exp. in IT, valid Omani D/L seeking suitable placement in IT/Network/Server support. Contact 91496939. Indian Male, 11 years’ experience as an Senior Accountant looking for part time Accounting job up to ﬁnalization of Accounts. Software knows MS office, Tally9 ERP MOBILE: 93884951Email:mehreenraiz@gmail.com Indian male BE Mechanical Engineer with two and a half years experience in production department, searching suitable job. Contact no: 9500927480 Indian male, 26 years of age, mechanical engineer .B.Tech from Trivandrum engineering college 2013. M.Tech from NIT Warangal .Specialty, Materials and Systems Engineering Design. Looking for suitable placement, #99753809

Indian male store keeper and sales person have four years good experience searching for suitable job. 95694990/ +918056761888/ ajinantony9@gmail.com

Electrical Engineer (Indian) B.E in Electrical and 3.6 years of experience. Have experience in construction ﬁeld. Seeking for a suitable job. NOC available. Contact: 91120129 Email: mpshareef313@gmail.com

Bio- MedicalEngineer (M.Tech) Indian 27 yrs, 1 plus years of research experience looking for a suitable job. Email: amluprasannan@gmail.com

Indian male 23 Fresher. Mechanical Engineer looking for job in Mechanical ﬁeld special interest in HVAC &MEP.Contact : 9586 1251 Email : ajaibmd39@gmail.com

Indian, male, BBA graduate and diploma in IATA Cargo Supply Chain and Transport Modes with DGR Initial Category 6.Holds Omani driving license. Presently in family visa. Seeks suitable placement in Cargo section. Contact: 96370022 Indian Male B-com graduate, 1.5 Year exp. in various office works, Valid Oman driving license looking for any suitable post. Contact: 95322175 / 91987965 Indian female looking for an accounts part time job. area preferred Ruwi/CBD/MBD/ wk.contact-95482970. Male Accountant, MBA (Finance) 5 years Experience including UAE and India up to ﬁnalization Available immediately (On Visit). Contact: 91704866, Email: anees0989@gmail.com Electrical and electronics engineering graduate, 23yrs Indian male, NOC available, 2 yrs site experience in industrial and commercial building sites(MEP ELECTRICAL), expert in autocad, etap, ms office, electrical engineering design, ﬂuent in English and Hindi, exp in handling a team of 20 workers, Ph: 92201939. INDIAN male, BBA graduate and diploma in IATA Cargo Supply Chain and Transport Modes with DGR Initial Category 6.Holds Omani driving license. Presently in family visa. Seeks suitable placement in Cargo section. Contact- 96370022 Young professional, Energetic looking for Finance/Audit Job. BSC (Accounting) ACCA (Affiliate), CAT (Affiliate). Currently working in GOV. Experience of 4 Years .NOC available. saleemraza218@gmail.com

35 female Filipino searching for a job, hospitality and sales job will be good offer for me, on visit visa. Contact me 94833556 Indian male B-com Graduate1.5 Year exp. in various office works, valid Oman driving license. Looking for any suitable post. Please contact: 95322175 / 91987965 Indian male 23 Fresh Mechanical Engineer looking for job in Mechanical field special interest in HVAC & MEP. Contact : +968 9586 1251, Email : mdajaib@yahoo.com Mechanical Engineer/ HVAC/ Indian: 1year experienced mechanical engineer with piping engineering & quality control certification, on visit visa. email:nishadphoenix@gmail.com Contact: 90957740 Indian Male 29 years MBA, B.Com having 8 years experience in Gulf and India as a HR and Admin looking for suitable placement. Contact :97914340. Email: kvraj30@gmail.com Indian male, 24 yrs, looking for professional job my qualification is Diploma in Electronics, having 3 years of Exp and i am having Gulf driving license you can contact me on : - +96897017866. Indian female PhD, M.Phil, M.A in English, B.Ed, Diploma TESOL,16 years teaching experience seeks suitable teaching, editing or relevant job. Contact: 92245591, 95221665 Indian Male 23 years B.com graduate Holding a valid Oman driving License searching for a suitable placement, currently on visit visa. Contact: 94175848.

Need to buy, excellent or ﬁrst grade Construction Company, including it assets, projects and staff. Prefer to be registered at tender board and oil & gas companies. Contact: 79016082 / Email: kwk585@gmail.com Looking for investor or partner to manage beauty salon with visas. Location: Al Amerat. Contact: 93336061 Looking for investor for sugar factory project in Sohar Industrial Area - Contact: 99246127

SITUATION WANTSIT.WANTED INDIAN male, BBA graduate and diploma in IATA Cargo Supply Chain and Transport Modes with DGR Initial Category 6.Holds Omani driving license. Presently in family visa, seeks suitable placement in Cargo section. Contact :-96370022 Indian/male (26)/ca finalist and b.Com/3 years expereince in audit & assurance services, financial reporting & analysis on visit visa. Available for immediate joining. Contact: 98078321 email: shahir.Usman.Su@gmail.Com Indian/male(26)/MBA/ 2 years expereince in proccurement, cordination and distribution management.With valid oman licenece. Available for immediate joining. Contact: 92536194 EMAIL: suhailbs@gmail.com Indian Male age 23) an i am looking for suitable job my qualification is Diploma in Electronics an i am having 3 years of experience in the hardware an networking field an i am having Gulf driving license you can contact me on : - +96897017866.

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25 - 50 seater bus with PDO & BP speciﬁcation for monthly rent & small car with driver. Contact 99839898

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SITUATION WANTED SERVICES WE SERVE OMAN

SERVICES tĞ WƌŽǀŝĚĞ ůĞĂŶĞƌƐ͕ Kĸ ĐĞ ďŽǇƐ͕ ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ͕ 'ĞŶĞƌĂů ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ĞƚĐ͘ ů DƵĚĂŬŚŝƌ EĂƟ ŽŶĂů Ɛƚ͘ >> Contact : 94277020 We undertake new construction & maintenance & gypsum works. Contact 92711506, ammarayyub@gmail.com

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Pest control & BƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ all kinds of pest control ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͘ ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ Ɵ ůĞƐ ͬ MĂƌďůĞ ƉŽůŝƐŚŝŶŐ ŵŽŶƚŚůǇͬ YĞĂƌůǇ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ Contact: 98814733 /98814740 ů ,ƵƐŶ ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ >͘>͘

Parents of a North Indian sheikh Sunni, Muslim, Engineer 33 with Canada PR, looking for a professionallyqualiﬁed tall and smart bride. Mail details with photo to: bridesearch2017@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTFOR LADIES

Spoken Arabic class for Non Arabic Speakers & English class for Malayalam Speakers

Tamil Muslim, 25 years, BSC, working in bank. Native Tirunelveli. Contact: 99443236 /95133749

in Azaiba and Ruwi

Orthodox Boy (32/171) Engineer, Working Muscat. Inviting Suitable Proposal. Contact: 90725150

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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 GUARANTEED CLEANING: Carpet & sofa shampooing, Contact 99314807/24792998 Pest Control Treatments. Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact: 99344723 A/C maintenance & Servicing, Fridge / Washing Machine / dish washer repairing, 2) Painting and cleaning service, Electrical & Plumbing. Contact: 94147874 / 24504281, mail: globalaccessunited@gmail.com

Installation & maintenance for Modular Kitchen, UPVC Doors & Windows, Furniture, Electrical & Air-conditions Contact @ 92383882/91443786 Marble Crystallization & Grinding, Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact: 92705130 Water prooﬁng ABUQABASContact 99320217/24788722 House shifting packing. Contact: 99657644 / 98518013

Pest control Gulfa international L.L.C .Contact: 92326955 Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & anti-termite treatment, general cleaning painting, Plumbing, Electrical, shifting. Contact Mundhir AlRizaiqi trading. L.L.C. # 24810137, 99450130 Caret & Sofa Shampooing General Cleaning & Polishing. Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact 24707833

Special packages, Facial, Pedicure, Eyebrow, only 10 RO. (home service also) Al doom Beauty Parlour #99619409

TRANSPORTATION

Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each. Contact 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 / 93203778

Pakistani 29 years old boy, MBA, working as Accounts head in Muscat looking for suitable proposal Contact: 96605624

Driver with car transportation available. Contact: 95396905

Orthodoxgirl 24/5.1ft. BDS, seeking alliance from well settled orthodox Jacobite R.C Marthoma boy MDS, M.D, MBA (business). Contact: 99371509/ 92336530

Picking & drop Ruwi to Rusail. Contact: 98957524 / 91287470

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation. Contact: 90558627 Transportation. Contact: 96968411

WANTED

Kerala Christian Orthodox girl, 23 years, MBA ﬁnal year, having family visa in Oman. Seeks suitable marriage proposal. Contact: - 99780896

Transportation.Contact 94087276

Transportation. Contact 92015894