Times of Oman - August 16, 2016

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FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

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New parking fines rattle motorists FAHAD AL GHADANI MOBIN MATHEW BLESSON

fahadnews@timesofoman.com mobinmathew@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Authorities in-charge of parking spaces in Muscat should create more before they fine drivers who park illegally, motorists say.

New fines and fees imposed

by Muscat Municipality have caused confusion among drivers in Oman with many now wondering where they can safely park their vehicles.

Drivers feel Muscat Municipality should provide better facilities and more parking before raising the fees and the fines for the small allocation of parking spaces currently available.

Some drivers have reported that they are forced to park their vehicles on sidewalks and in dusty wasteland due to lack of parking, especially near hospi-

People advised to sell car legally >A3 tals, banks and other places providing public services.

Some motorists on social media have said they are resigned to receiving a parking fine whenever they have to go to a bank or hospital in Muscat. However a reliable source at Muscat Municipality revealed that the new fees and fines will be effective only on parking areas under the municipality control.>A3

HM receives thanks cables MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has received a cable of thanks from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in reply to His Majesty’s condolences cable on the death of Prince Badar bin Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

In his cable, King Salman expressed his thanks for His Majesty’s noble feelings and sincere prayers, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased’s soul in peace and protect His Majesty against all harms.

Algeria His Majesty the Sultan has received a cable of thanks from President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in reply to His Majesty’s congratulatory cable on the occasion of his country’s 54th Independence Anniversary. >A6

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LANDMARK HOTEL POISED TO REOPEN AFTER A DECADE Despite the crisis, the GM expects good business as the Sheraton brand is synonymous with excellent service

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: It has been a Muscat landmark since its construction in 1985. Now, a decade after closing, the iconic five-star Sheraton Hotel is planning to re-open its doors this October.

Sheraton Oman, a 14-storey tower which dominates the skyline in Ruwi’s business district, will start booking guests in the coming weeks, the hotel’s general

manager has confirmed. The hotel is one of the tallest buildings in the country with 14 floors.

The new hotel will have 230 rooms, including 27 suites. There will be 14 junior suites, nine studio suites, two executive suites, one diplomatic suite and one royal suite.

For business guests, it will have nine meeting rooms, two boardrooms and the Oman ball room, with close to 1,200 square metres, which can accommodate 1,000 guests. The soon-to-be-completed parking structure will accommodate 300 vehicles.

“The booking channels will be open soon and we will be having a soft-opening in October. Enquiries have already been received and we are hopeful that we may get an occupancy rate ranging above 70 to 80 per cent during the peak season,” Thomas van Opstal, the General Manager of Sheraton Oman, said in an exclusive interview with Times of Oman.

Operated by Starwood Hotel and Resorts, the hotel is owned by Al Hashar Group and Lulu Group.

The general manager, who is quite optimistic in getting business during the economic downturn, said that the Sheraton brand name coupled with the high standard of service it can offer will bring in business for them.

“We agree that occupancy rates are under pressure in the region but we bank on the name Sheraton, a familiar one for everyone in the region, and the personalised service which we can offer.

We will focus more on business guests in addition to leisure,” the general manager, who has three decades of experience with Sheraton, added.

According to latest government data, hotel income in Oman has slumped by 36 per cent and there was an overall 19 per cent drop in visitors to the Sultanate.

The refurbished hotel will have new interiors with an Omani cultural touch, “Courtyard” the all-day dining, “Asado” a South American steak house, outdoor and indoor swimming pools and also a spa. >A2 ROP

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MUSCAT: An expat of Asian origin was stabbed in the Muttrah Souq on Sunday.

A reliable source at the Royal Oman Police (ROP) confirmed the news as the stabbing was reported under the Muttrah police station. The victim has been transferred to the Khoula hospital and is badly wounded.

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Trial of journalists postponed Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman Human Rights Commission attended the first session of the trial of the accused journalists from the Al Zaman newspaper.

The case has been postponed to August 22 to allow the lawyer of journalists to view the case files and meet with the accused while in custody, according to the Oman

Human Rights Commission.

The government has ordered the Al Zaman newspaper to close its offices and stop publishing after it published reports alleging corruption in Omani judiciary.

The government also found that the published material constituted a flagrant violation of the ethics of Freedom of Expression, which is an authentic value advo-

cated by the Omani society and reaffirmed by the Basic Law of the State, according to the Oman News Agency.

Necessary powers of attorney were given by all the accused in favour of Ya’aqub Al Harthy, a lawyer who has agreed to defend them.

Earlier, the Commission had requested the Public Prosecution to enable the accused meet their lawyer before trial.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016 We agree that occupancy rates are under pressure in the region but we bank on the name Sheraton, a familiar one for everyone in the region, and the personalised service which we can offer Thomas van Opstal, Sheraton Oman General Manager

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MAN IN CHARGE: General Manager Thomas van Opstal of Sheraton Oman which is operated by Starwood Hotel and Resorts and owned by Al Hashar Group and Lulu Group. – Jun Estrada, OK Mohammed Ali

“Ten years back, when the hotel closed its doors, it didn’t have a spa,” the general manger added.

“The rate for the deluxe rooms will start at OMR70. The suites will cost a little more,” he said.

“We will also once again feature the famous Sea Food Night which was unique with us while we were operating 10 years ago. On customers’ demand, we will be having it again. We are one of the few hotels in Oman having outdoor and indoor swimming pools, with exclusive timings for ladies every week,” the

general manager added.

According to the government report, during the first half of this year, 658,793 guests checked in to 3-5 star hotels with total revenues amounting to OMR88,635,000.

Oman attracted more than 1.2 million visitors in total during the first half of 2016.

The GCC accounted for the majority of this figure, with 416,339 visitors, followed by India with 135,349. There were 91,919 visitors from the UK, while Germany rounded out the top four (81,584).

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Bait Al Zubair takes part in Salalah Festival 2016 Times News Service MUSCAT: For the third consecutive year, the Bait Al Zubair art gallery is exhibiting at the Salalah Festival from yesterday.

The exhibition organised by the art gallery will be held at the Oman Hall in the Municipality Recreation Centre and will run until August 21 from 5pm to 11pm.

A selection of pieces curated from the unique Omani heritage collection, along with a panel exhibition about Bait Al Zubair are being exhibited.

In addition, a selection of pictures and panel texts that reflect the unique architectural herit-

age of Oman, especially in Dhofar are also there.

Artefacts They give the visitors an opportunity to learn about the cultural roots of the country. The exhibition is complemented by a selection of artefacts, where people can hold, feel and examine the historical items.

“The Architectural Traditions of Dhufar” exhibition will highlight the old houses of Salalah and other coastal towns of Dhofar, in particular Mirbat and Sadah, which represent a distinctive architecture within the traditions of Oman.

This selection is extracted from the book called “Oman’s Architectural Journey,” which takes the reader on a journey that represents an important milestone in the documentation of the heritage and culture of Oman, tracing the development of architecture through thousands of years, from ancient roots to times.

Fahad Al Hasni, exhibition and collection manager at Bait Al Zubair said: “Through our participation in the Salalah Festival, we aim to bridge the relationship between different generations and visitors and Omani history and the civilisational dimensions of this history.”

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Khareef Salalah visitor numbers rise to 529,908 MUSCAT: There has been a 23.7 per cent surge in the number of visitors to Salalah during Khareef “Monsoon Season” until August 14 over the same period last year, according to latest data.

The total number of visitors rose to 529,908 as of August 14 from 428,323 visitors during the same period last year, statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics & Information (NCSI) show. NCSI data also shows that 92,628 visitors reached Salalah by air while 437,280 arrived by land.

Giving a break-up of the number of visitors by air, the report said the majority of them – numbering 61,076 visitors arrived on domestic flights while international carriers brought in 31,552 visitors.

Significantly, during the period, visitors from Oman registered a growth of 24.8 per cent with their numbers reaching 394,953 compared with last year’s 316,426. -ONA

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MUSCAT: A winner since her school days, Sana Al Humaidi was selected by teachers to represent the school in nearly every art competition. They knew she had the potential for something big. Many years later, Al Humaidi has not disappointed.

She joined the Society of Fine Arts in 2004 and ever since then she hasn’t looked back. She started with the prime society of artists and art enthusiasts by attending their workshops. The next was getting back to her winning ways by successfully competing in competitions organised by the society and winning a lot of them.

A dream With the dream of doing something for her nation in the field of fine arts, Al Humaidi joined the Women’s Society in 2013, which requires its members to organise events or activities. As a result, she took up various activities in arts.

In 2014, she created Oman Art, which included 16 art exhibitions in different locations and was aimed at helping unknown and younger artists showcase their paintings to a larger audience.

Few of the exhibitions turned out to be very profitable as several enthusiasts purchased paintings.

Even today, she organises exhibitions and helps promote artists in Oman and thereby reaping financial benefits through it.

Fine arts in Oman need a financial push from investors and a more passionate approach from artists Sana Al Humaidi Artist

YouTube channel Her portfolio of artistic abilities is diverse and it can be found on her Instagram page called ‘Sanaart,’ which boasts of a magnificent array of different styles of art.

She also has her own YouTube channel and an organisation that manages fine art exhibitions, called Oman Art.

The organisation promotes upcoming artists in the Sultanate and organises exhibitions, featuring paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs and digital art.

According to Al Humaidi, fine arts in Oman need a financial push from investors and a more passionate approach from artists.

Most of the artists are unknown

and there is no personal appreciation for them as no one knows who made a certain painting.

This creates a chasm of difficulties as there is no real motivation for them to continue with their art.

She wants artistic impressions in Oman to be used on a day-to-day basis, such as in calendars, mugs, etc bearing the name of the artist

so that they become well known.

Al Humaidi is also optimistic about the future of fine arts in Oman and said many younger people have taken up this form of art.

With the passage of time and with more money being invested in them, they could become excellent artists some day.

MUSCAT: Oman Air is operating extra flights between Muscat and Salalah to meet demand.

The first such flight operated yesterday and more are scheduled for today and August 19, the airline tweeted on its official twitter handle.

Tickets can be booked online via omanair.com or can call (968) 24531111, the tweet added.

According to the National Centre of Statistics and Information, 519,616 people visited Salalah between June 21 and August 13.

Oman Air has substantially boosted its services to Salalah over the summer months, in response to customer demand. The latest boost will see an extra flight every day in operation. The airline is expanding the capacity of its flights to the principal city of the Governorate of Dhofar in Southern Oman by an additional 23,000 seats, compared with the previous year.

Oman Air offers a total of 317,600 seats to and from Salalah.

The increased capacity has been enabled by an increase in flight frequencies between Salalah and Muscat, and between Salalah and Dubai. Eleven flights per day are now operating between Salalah and Muscat. According to Oman Air, if demand rises, the airline will consider further increasing the number of flights.

People advised to sell cars legally Vehicles left in metered public parking areas for sale or advertisement purposes can get you a fine of OMR500, according to a recent Muscat Municipality order

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tariqh@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Nationals and residents are advised against displaying their vehicles in public areas for sale as they could face two separate fines which could cost them a fortune.

According to an order issued recently by Muscat Municipality, those who leave their vehicles for sale or for advertisement purposes in public parking areas (metered) and sidewalks will also be slapped a fine of OMR500.

However, the municipality fine is only applicable in areas subjected to parking meters and differs from the ROP fines.

The new traffic law, which will be implemented in a little over three weeks, also cited a fine for displaying public vehicles for sale.

Article 33 states “it is not allowed to neglect or leave vehicles or animals or anything on the

street which could risk the lives of others or property or affect traffic flow or disturb it. It is also prohibited in any shape or form to display vehicles in public areas, or places that could affect the traffic flow and its safety. The Royal Oman Police will tow the vehicle in violation under the owner’s expense.”

Speaking to a senior official from the ROP, he said that the display is not of a civilised nature and that people should refrain from doing so. “It disturbs the public image and it really isn’t a great sight to see when you’re driving down the street. Many people can sell their cars in a used car shop or online, but they should keep their cars off of public areas,” said the official.

When asked whether the ROP are ready to confiscate the vehicles, he replied, “It is not a matter of us being ready or not, it is (going to be) the law and we will uphold it.”

The official said that people resort to displaying their vehicles

EXPERT ADVICE: Advertising in newspapers, according to an expert in the field, is one of the few effective methods to sell used cars without having to display them in public. – Tariq Ziad Al Haremi

in public because they could get a higher price for their cars than those offered from used car shop.

Effective Method Advertising in newspapers, according to an expert in the field, is one of the few effective methods to sell used cars without having to display them in public.

A source from an advertising department said that this method is effective as people actively have their cars sold.

“We have a car section on the classifieds and a lot of people advertise their cars there. They usually cancel their advertisements only three days after they have posted them because their cars were sold,” said the source adding the advertising space for car ads cost between OMR10 to OMR15 per week and are more expensive as the ads are bigger.

“My advice to people is to keep their cars at home and either advertise their cars using legal meth-

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“Public parking areas with meters installed are the ones meant in the local order issued recently by Muscat Municipality,” said Said Al Rawahi, Director Assistant of Income at Muscat Municipality.

He added that other areas where no meters are installed do not come under the new fines and fees. “Other areas are under the Royal Oman Police ROP control and fines are issued from their side. The municipality only fines those who violate the regulations while parking in metered public parking or surrounding areas,” said Al Rawahi.

He explained that the public parking with meters installed are in different areas in Muscat including Central Business District (CBD), Qurum Commercial area, Muttrah Souq, Muttrah coastal road, Seeb market, Al Khoudh market and Al Ghubra North.

Thousands of customers visit various offices, including major banks in the Central Business District (CBD) of Muscat in the peak hours of the day and the parking facilities – just a few hundred - are not sufficient to provide parking slots to all the visitors,

according to motorists.

Times of Oman found many cars parking on the footpaths of the main roads of the CBD area.

“The municipality’s decision to control the parking violation has to be welcomed but they have to consider the lack of parking slots in the CBD area,” Sathish Kumar, an Indian expat who works as a financial advisor, told the Times of Oman.

“I have to spare more than 20 minutes to find parking near Bank Muscat MBD branch,” he added.

Infrastructure issue “The municipality should provide good and proper infrastructure before imposing the huge fines to the residents. Sometimes we are forced to violate the rules because of unavailability of parking space,” Majeed Khalid, a Pakistani expat who found it difficult to find a parking slot, said.

“Municipality just thought of increasing their revenue but they have forgotten to develop the facilities, according to Midhun Keshav, an Indian expat who came to withdraw cash from Bank Muscat.

“I just saw the reports in the

newspaper this morning and was a little tense to park in unallocated areas so I have to park my car in the parking areas of the supermarket near to the Star Cinema and to walk all the way from there to the National Bank of Oman,” Sachindas told Times of Oman.

Residents who park their vehicles on open ground are also confused about the parking as they don’t have any other slots available. “We don’t have any other option to park my car other than in the open dusty ground. I don’t like to park it there but I am forced to do so,” an Indian expat who is working in an office near to the Times of Oman office, said.

“Every day it is covered with dust and I have to wash it daily,” he added. A local order by Muscat Municipality was issued imposing new fees and heftier fines on those violating the regulations when using public parking in Muscat.

The fines list goes from OMR 10 up to OMR 500 for different violations. However, the order has excluded ambulances, police patrol, civil defence vehicles, municipality vehicles and government vehicles approved by the municipality.

The order issued by Eng Mohsen bin Mohammed bin Ali Al Shaikh, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, also says that motorists have to pay 200 baiza as parking fee for every hour and those interested in booking the parking lot for the whole month have to pay OMR50 while they have to pay OMR15 as a fee for private parking permit.

Hope The new fees and fines imposed

by Muscat Municipality will hopefully push motorists to better adhere to the regulations and avoid violations, said a reliable source at Muscat Municipality.

“The Municipality came across different violations which represent bad behaviour by motorists and it’s time to face such violators with heftier fines,” said Al Rawahi.

He said that the old fees and fines were imposed since 1997 and it’s now time to update them.

“Parking in public parking without paying the fee fine was OMR 3. However, some motorists don’t take such amount of money as a big issue,” said Al Rawahi.

ods or approach a used car sales shop,” said the source.

OLX, Oman’s most popular online shop, currently has 32,060 vehicles advertised on their website.

According to OLX, OLX Oman cars section saw enormous growth ultimately standing at a figure that reflected a 138% growth in the number of listings for cars in the period January to June 2016 as compared to the last six months of 2015 (July to December 2015). Each car listed in this category generated an

average of 23 inquiries.

Speaking with Al Muntasir Al Muqbali, General Manager of Al Salam Cars Showroom, he said that the display of vehicles in public areas is bad for the image of the community and added that foreign visitors could take wrongly to the culture.

“It isn’t fair to us nor the community. There should be order and organisation in which you sell your cars. These people are using the government and private properties to display their vehicles,” said Al Muqbali.

“People could get a better price from those (cars) displayed in public, but will they guarantee their safety and whether it is properly maintained?” he added.

He said that used car shops don’t mind people selling their cars on their own but there should be some organization and order.

“People can advertise their cars on OLX, social media, newspapers and a lot of other mediums. It is also a safety hazard if people slow down on the street to take a look at the cars,” advises Al Muqbali.

He also advised that people should remove their cars unless they want to be fined by government authorities.

Those who send their cars to used car shops will have their cars maintained, cleaned and under constant surveillance until the right buyer comes along.

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Envoy joins Indian community to celebrate 70th Independence Day

TOGETHER IN CELEBRATION: Indra Mani Pandey, ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, thanked the Government and people of Oman for their cooperation in expanding India’s strategic partnership with Oman and promoting the welfare of the Indian community in Oman. – Supplied photo

Indra Mani Pandey, ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, unfurled the Indian flag and read out the Address of President of India to the nation delivered on the eve of the Independence Day

Times News Service MUSCAT: India’s 70th Independence Day was celebrated yesterday at the Indian Embassy in Muscat in presence of hundreds of members of the Indian Community in Oman who joined the celebration.

Indra Mani Pandey, ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, unfurled the Indian flag and read out the Address of President of India to the nation delivered on the eve of the Independence Day. Students from the Indian School Al Seeb led the gathering in singing the National Anthem.

They also sang other patriotic songs. The ambassador met with the members of Indian community individually to greet them and thank them for joining the celebration.

On the occasion the speech delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the ramparts of Red Fort yesterday morning was screened. A number of other documentary films, including a film outlining 70 initiatives of the Government, were also screened.

In his remarks on the occasion, the Indian ambassador greeted the Indian community in Oman and thanked them for their outstanding contributions in strengthening India’s friendly relations with Oman, and in development of Oman and India.

He thanked the Government and people of Oman for their co-

operation in expanding India’s strategic partnership of Oman and in promoting the welfare of the Indian community in Oman.

He expressed his appreciation for the support extended by the Indian community to the Embassy, including volunteers and social workers from within the community.

Community events Earlier, the ambassador had unfurled the Tri-colour at Indian School Muscat in presence of thousands of students, teachers and parents.

Other Indian Schools in Oman also celebrated India@70 in their unique ways.

Celebrations were also organised by Indian communities in other cities of Oman. A number of other events have also been planned during the coming days, weeks and months.

To mark the 70th year of India’s independence, the Embassy will organise a number of special events throughout the year, leading up to August 2017, with the participation of Indian community in Oman as well as the Government and people of Oman.

INDIA@70: Indian Schools in Oman also celebrated India@70 in their unique ways. Celebrations were

also organised by Indian communities in other cities of Oman. – Supplied photos

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‘Ignoring restraints in cars pushing up road deaths’ 20 volunteers from a ‘Pioneers of Volunteering’ group, two health educators from the Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah and the logistics for the campaign will be handled by the Air Force Academy in Ghala.

“The #saveyourchild campaign will make a positive change in parents’ attitudes towards the use of seat belts and child safety,” Yahya Al Shidiis, an OSRA board member, stressed.

Staff Reporter MUSCAT: Avoidable deaths are taking place on Oman roads because of poor awareness about the benefits of proper restraints, road safety campaigners say.

The pilot phase of a nationwide programme, #saveyourchild was recently unveiled by the Oman Road Safety Association (ORSA) at the Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah.

The campaign distributes car seats for young children and infants, and raises awareness on important road safety issues, including using seat belts properly and child restraints in all vehicles to safeguard passengers.

October launch ORSA’s #saveyourchild campaign is expected to be launched in October this year.

Speaking about the importance of safeguarding vehicle passengers, Amor bin Nasser Al Matani, chairman of the Oman Road Safety Association, said, “The idea is to ensure that every family that gets the child safety seat benefits from it and actually uses it.”

“ORSA is working in close partnership with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), the Al Khonji Group, ‘Volunteering Pioneers’ Group, the Air Force Army Academy, Oman Oilfields Supply Centre (OOSC), Special Technical Service (STS) Oman, Shell Oman Marketing, and the Ministry of Health to roll out this campaign in October,” he added.

The official nationwide launch will be held during the Road Safety Exhibition and the distribution of child restraints around Oman will begin after the launch, Al Matani stated.

SAFETY FIRST: The idea is to ensure that every family that gets the child safety seat benefits from it and actually uses it, said Amor bin Nasser Al Matani, chairman, Oman Road Safety Association. – Supplied photo

“Our trained ORSA volunteers will visit hospitals and install the child safety seat in the parents’ car, giving instructions on how to use it,” Al Matani explained.

Volunteers will distribute leaflets and information on the importance of child restraints up to 11 years old, depending on the age, weight and height of their child.

Three main messages Three main messages will be promoted through the campaign, through talks, educational videos and demonstrations of correct practices in road safety talks, educational videos and demonstrations of correct practices in road safety, according to Al Matani.

Team members of the campaign include five officials from among ORSA’s board members,

Joint efforts needed “Joint efforts from government, non-governmental and private sector organisations will make road safety, especially the safety of children in vehicles, a priority for those responsible for this aspect of the strategy,” Al Shidiis noted.

“Studies show that most drivers and passengers killed in crashes are unrestrained. Seat belts and child restraints dramatically reduce the risk of death and serious injury. If all drivers and passengers had worn seat belts (and child restraints for kids) last year, more people would be alive today,” Mohammed Al Hamili, another board member of OSRA said.

“In Oman, people still don’t follow the culture of fastening seat belts when sitting in the back seat. Also, many parents don’t have the right understanding of the importance of seat belts and child restraints and therefore, don’t enforce using it for their own children,” he added.

Ameena Said Ahmed Ateeq, a member of the ‘Pioneers of Volunteering’ group, who helped in distributing child safety seats at the Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah, highlighted how effective the awareness campaign is for parents of newborns.

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Ministry updates students about list of approved, fake varsities Staff Reporter MUSCAT: Students from Oman applying for higher educational studies need to be careful while choosing their institutions abroad as the Qualification Equivalency and Recognition Department at the Ministry of Higher Education has released a new list of approved and fake qualifications issued by the organisations around the world.

The committee approved the inclusion of several higher edu-

cational institutions in the list of recommended universities such as the NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands with the condition of the course being a full-time one. Saint Joseph’s and Widener Universities in the United States were also included, only if the students take the full time study course.

Additionally, Masters of Law offered by the US universities was also approved with students opting for a full time study mode and ful-

filling a minimum of 30 credit hours between class time and research.

Not approved On the other hand, the committee dismissed several applications to accredit and equalise qualifications, including the application to accredit the Master of Business Administration (MBA) from an Islamic University in the Republic of Sudan, as the applicant did not get prior approval before studying there.

An MBA certificate issued by

an open university in Malaysia, in collaboration with an University in Bahrain in 2015 was also not accredited because the Ministry does not recognise some higher education institutions in Malaysia.

Moreover, in this particular case, the student took the tests in Saudi Arabia and not at the university premises in Bahrain.

Certificate in masters of political science issued from an university in the Balochistan province of Pakistan was also not accredited as the

student had completed his study through the affiliation system.

Degrees Certificates issued in Bachelors of Literature in 1989, Bachelors in Education in 1992, and Masters in English Language and Literature in 1997 from an university in the Indian state of Kerala in India were also not accredited by the Ministry.

A postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy issued by an university in Belfast in 2014 was

not approved because medical certificates are not approved through online mode of study.

Besides, the students wrote the test in the British cultural council which is also not approved by the ministry.

The Committee also refused to equalise the bachelor degree in applied accounting certificate issued by a British University in 2010 as the study was completed at a nonlicenced training institute inside the Sultanate.

Pakistan school students excel Pakistan School Muscat students scored the highestever results in the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education in the last 15 years

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deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Students of the Pakistan School Muscat (PSM) have made history and scored the highest-ever results in the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in the last 15 years of the introduction of curriculum in the school.

“In our IGCSE results, the commendable grades make up 79 per cent of the total result which is an outstanding and record-breaking performance in the history of Pakistan School Muscat,” Ataullah Niazi, senior principal at PSM emphasised.

“Out of the total 59 students who appeared for different papers of the IGCSE exam, Javeria Syed and M. Umar Iqbal were in the top with five A*s touching a GPA of 6.

Syed Ali Mustafa, Shahkar

Bangash, Abdullah Suleimani, Seema Khan and Zahra Ayaz scored four A* and one A with a GPA of 5.8, whereas Areej Ali, Aneeq Mahmood, Rujin Sureshta, Minhal Aftab and Zain ul Abideen received three A*s and two As, Niazi added.

The students also put up a good show in the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), where the pass percentage was 93.

“The total GPA achieved was 4.1 which is yet another feather in our hat.” Niazi further said.

The students whose overall result was an A*which equals to an outstanding result included, Asma Ali, Fatima Asif , Rabia Ahmad, Iman Amjad, Ramsha Kiran, Asma Rafique, Osama Saleem, M Haseeb Ullah, Amna Ibrahim, Marwa Najam, Hamna Nazeer, Iman Tariq, Zinab Siddiuq, Komal Sajid and Haziq Hussain.

“We appreciate the brilliant students of PSM for their hard work and scintillating results. This result is undoubtedly catalysed by the efforts of the teachers who always went the extra mile to take

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students to this level of academic excellence.

Higher hopes “Hence, these movers and shakers of PSM are going to excel in the next university exams while the school management and the faculty hope for still better results for the students of Pakistan School Muscat.”

According to Niazi, Pakistan School Muscat currently has a 49 to 51 per cent ratio of girls and boys.

IGCSE curriculum is currently only available at PSM out of the

seven Pakistani schools across the Sultanate and might be expanded to the Pakistan School in Salalah in the near future, according to Niazi.

Out of the 190 students who appeared for the FBISE exams, 71 were from Muscat and the rest 119 were from the interiors including those from Pakistan schools in Nizwa, Salalah, Musannah and Sohar.

Expansion plans Niazi further said that the school’s campus in Musannah is under ex-

pansion with a land already identified in the area, “We have already identified a land area for the expansion of our school in Musannah and construction work will start soon. We are also working on expanding our campus in Nizwa with a building already being identified.”

Buraimi School The new Pakistan school in Buraimi which was officially inaugurated on August 10 has been operating since August 1 and has already registered over 160 students.

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Oman to take part in Jordan festival AMMAN: Oman will take part in Jordan festival for Arab Media in Amman on August 22.

Dr. Abdul Mon’em bin Mansour Al Hassani, Minister of Information will lead the Sultanate’s delegation to the festival.

The Sultanate will be the guest of honour at the festival, which has invited more than 700 Arab mediamen and artists, besides

the official delegations headed by ministers of information, directors general for public media and press organisations and the officials of media production companies.

Dr. Amjad Al Qadi, Director General of the Jordanian Audiovisual Media Commission (AMC) said that delegations from the Sultanate, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,

UAE, Qatar, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Iraq , Palestine, Syria and Jordan will take part in the Festival. The festival will include an Omani night showcasing Omani performances, documentaries, music performances and Oud music, in addition to other events.

The festival will include an exhibition for media cities, satellite

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and radio channels, production companies and technology providers. It will also include seminars and lectures on the media content, Arab drama, e-media ethics, and media means response to terrorism issues, Al Quds in Arab media and Arab Renaissance.

There will be awards for the best TV and Radio work in several fields in the Arab world. -ONA T H R E E - D AY F O R U M

HR forum SALALAH: Human Resources (HR) Transformation forum kicked off at Rotana Salalah Hotel yesterday. The three-day forum is being organised by the Omani Society for Human Resources Management in cooperation with the Ministry of Civil Service and the Institute of Public Administration. -ONA

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MUSCAT: A team of agriculture experts is conducting a research funded by the Research Council to develop greenhouses in the Sultanate.

The researchers are led by Dr. Abdul Raheem bin Mohammed Al Ismaili, Researcher and Assistant Professor at the College of Agriculture and Marine Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) Greenhouses, especially plastic ones have been an option in the Sultanate due to climate condition, high temperature and water scarcity.

A study conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries found that produc-

NEW TECHNOLOGY: Greenhouses, especially plastic ones have been an option in the Sultanate due to climate condition, high temperature and water scarcity. – ONA

tion increased by 12 times at the greenhouses and water productivity increased by two times.

This encouraged farmers to use the technology.

The number of greenhouses in the Sultanate increased from 782 to 2,491 between 2001 and 2003.

The number also increased to 4,740 in 2010; a 40 per cent accumulated annual growth rate.

Despite the many benefits greenhouses bring, farmers still face difficulties in marketing

their products and competition at foreign markets.

Dr Al Ismaili said that the research project, conducted, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, aims at collecting accurate and reliable data on greenhouses in the Sultanate, analysing such data and providing proposals, strategic plans and methods that increase the production of greenhouses and enhance water use efficiency. -ONA

In his cable, President Bouteflika expressed his utmost thanks and appreciation for His Majesty’s noble feelings and best wishes, praying to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty and grant him good health and wellbeing to achieve further aspirations of progress and prosperity for the Omani people. -ONA MUTTRAH SOUQ

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INSPECTION

454 illegal workers arrested MUSCAT: For violating the Labour Law, 454 illegal workers including 353 commercial workers, 45 farm workers and 56 housemaids and their equivalents were arrested between August 7 and August 13, says the weekly report of the joint inspection team at the Ministry of Manpower.

The inspection teams caught 437 workers including 234 absconding workers, 199 astray

workers and 4 workers with other violations.

The Governorate of Muscat recorded the largest number of workers violating the law with 162 followed by the Governorate of North Al Batinah with 106 workers. The competent authorities at the Ministry of Manpower are taking the legal procedures against them.

On the other hand, the Man-

power Ministry statistics showed that 318) expatriate workers were deported for violating provisions of the Labour Law and the ministerial decisions executing the law.

Royal Oman Police’s Coast Guard unit arrested four Asians who were trying to leave the sultanate illegally through Khasab port. The arrested have been referred to the Musandam police for further investigation. -ONA

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REGION EFFORTS TO END FIGHTING

South Sudan president says not fighting UN over troops plan JUBA: South Sudan is not fighting the United Nations over its plan to intervene to end fighting in the country, President Salva Kiir said on Monday, confirming a softer stance towards a UN vote to send in extra troops.

The UN Security Council authorised an extra 4,000 troops on Friday, something Kiir’s spokesman immediately said the governAT M E H B O R D E R

Bus blast claimed by IS kills 50 at Syria-Turkey crossing BEIRUT: IS claimed a suicide bombing on a bus in Syria near the Atmeh border crossing with Turkey late on Sunday that the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said killed at least 32 people.

The bus was carrying fighters from foreign-backed rebel factions, local rebel sources said.

Responsibility IS militant claimed responsibility for the attack in an online statement on Sunday, saying the blast killed 50 fighters from the Failaq Al Sham and the Nour Al Din Al Zinki Movement groups.

The statement said the rebels were from US-backed groups who were travelling to fight IS in northern Aleppo province.

Burnt-out Pictures circulating on social media showed the burnt-out remains of a bus and medics treating wounded people. Turkey’s CNN Turk television reported that the explosion occurred at the entrance to the Atmeh refugee camp in Syria, near the frontier crossing, citing local sources. The Observatory said it had received reports that two Turkish soldiers had been killed in the attack.

Turkish officials were not immediately available for comment.

Syria’s Idlib province, where Atmeh is located, is a bastion of the Turkey-backed opposition to President Bashar Al Assad’s rule. A multi-sided civil war has raged in Syria for more than five years. — Reuters

ment would oppose. On Sunday, however, the information minister said the proposal would be considered. “After lengthy deliberation of the document (UN resolution), it is clear that this document has some pros and cons,” Information Minister Michael Makuei told a news conference.

“There are people who are accusing the transitional govern-

ment of refusing and fighting the UN.... this is not accurate,” President Salva Kiir said at a ceremony to reopen parliament.

“The transitional government has not met to declare its final position. Deliberations will come later on a final position,” he said, without giving a timeframe.

The UN decision was a reaction to days of fierce fighting in the

capital Juba last month that raised fears of a slide back into civil war in the world’s youngest nation, which gained independence in 2011.

At least two civilians and a soldier were killed in fighting southwest of the capital on Saturday between Kiir’s forces and troops loyal to his former deputy Riek Machar. Each side blamed the other for starting the violence.

The extra UN troops, described as a protection force that has the backing of African nations, will fall under the command of the existing 12,000-strong UN mission UNMISS. The UN resolution threatens South Sudan with an arms embargo if it does not cooperate.

Kiir said the government had serious concerns about the UN decision but was willing to dis-

cuss them to find the best way of “achieving our mutual interests”.

Political differences between Kiir and Machar first erupted into conflict in late 2013. A peace deal ended the civil war in August 2015, but sporadic fighting continued.

Machar withdrew with his forces from Juba after violence flared in July, setting up a potential armed standoff. — Reuters

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INDIA India won’t bow to terror, says Modi Indians across globe mark I-Day

In his 93-minute 70th Independence Day address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi youths to return to the mainstream by shunning the path of violence

NEW DELHI: Declaring that India will not bow before terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked the youth who have taken to violence to join the mainstream.

In his 93-minute 70th Independence Day address to the nation amidst tight security, Modi asserted that India will not yield to terrorism and violence.

The prime minister asked youths to return to the mainstream by shunning the path of violence, comments which are seen as a message to youth of Kashmir.

“I am telling those youths that there is time left, come back and join the mainstream. Realise your parents’ aspirations. Lead a peaceful life. The path of violence has never benefited anyone,” he said.

Attired in his trademark half sleeves kurta and sporting a Rajasthani turban, Modi devoted bulk of his address to presenting in effect a report card of his government’s work particularly in boosting economic growth, ease of doing business and welfare schemes for the poor and farmers. Vowing to keep inflation under control, Modi said he has tried to stay away from populism which the past regimes practiced to get recognition while “emptying the exchequer”.

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Air India likely to post more than Rs1b profit NEW DELHI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of Air India’s turnaround in his Independence Day speech on Monday, the state-run airline is expecting to log over Rs1 billion (Rs100 crore) operating profit in the last fiscal and projecting to cross the Rs7 billion (Rs700 crore) mark in the current financial year.

While the 2015-16 figures are still being audited and finalised, senior officials said, “We are sure to cross Rs100 crore worth of operating profits in the last fiscal, largely due to low fuel prices as well as improved performance.

In the current financial year, we are projecting that this figure will jump to Rs700-800 crore.”

In his Independence Day address, the Prime Minister, while speaking on the turnaround of major PSUs, said, “Today I can say with complete satisfaction that Air India, which used to be notoriously known for incurring losses, has improved its operations leading it to log operational profits.”

Maintaining that the airline was consolidating and expanding, the officials exuded confidence that Air India would become “very good operationally in the coming months by trying to adopt a more aggressive strategy in the market”. — PTI

INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation during the 70th Independence Day function at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi on Monday. – PTI

pendence Day address, Modi said the government has to be sensitive, responsible, accountable, transparent and efficient to complete the journey from ‘Swarajya’ (selfgovernance) to ‘Suraj’ (good governance). “It has been a tradition in this country for governments to make populist announcements and emptying the exchequer to get recognition. I have tried to stay away from resorting to this kind of populism,” he said from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

He said he wishes to focus not on the work done by the government, but on its work-culture.

Stating that his government’s moto was transparent and accountable good governance, he said steps are being taken with a view to ‘reform, perform and transform’. He cited online registration in major hospitals, promptness in income tax refunds, speeding up of the process of passport delivery, faster company registra-

tions, and ending interviews for Group C and Group D positions in the government as examples of the change taking place in the country.

Stating that the speed of delivery in vital areas had increased, he said the pace of construction of rural roads has gone up from 70-75 km per day to 100 km a day.

There has been quantum jump in construction of renewable energy projects both in wind and solar energy, he said, adding that transmission lines needed to take electricity to consumption centres are being laid at 50,000-km a year speed as against 30,000-35,000 km previously.

Also, cooking gas connections have gone up by 4 crore in 60 months as against 14 crore connections released in 60 years, he said, adding that 21 crore bank accounts have been opened under the Jan Dhan Yojana, 2 crore toilets built in rural areas, and 10,000 electrified villages electrified in a

short span of time. Modi said his government has not allowed the rate of price rise to cross 6 per cent as opposed to the double digit inflation during previous government. “We have made a lot of efforts to contain price rise,” he said.

“I will do all it takes to ensure that the poor man’s food plate does not become expensive.”

Prime minister said the just passed legislation on Goods and Services Tax (GST), which will replace a raft of different central and state levies, will strengthen growth efforts and make economy more predictable. .

Modi assured tax payers that he will remove the fear of taxman hounding them by ushering in accountability and answerability.

“Middle class, upper middle class used to be hassled with I-T officers, more than police. I have to change this situation, I am working on it and will make the change happen,” Modi said. The prime minister

said that he wishes to focus not only on the work being done by the government, but also on its workculture.

Modi said that in the past honest citizens felt harassed while claiming refunds, but now the entire system has become electronic and refunds reach bank accounts within week’s time. “There was a time when ordinary, honest citizens used to give his or her income tax and used to carefully give two rupees extra so that there is no problem going ahead. But after the money came to the exchequer, then he or she used to have a hard time to get refund, they had to use contacts and it used to take months for the citizens to get their refund from the exchequer,” he said.

“Today we have moved towards online refund. In a week, 2 weeks or 3 weeks refunds have started going. This is a result of measures like accountability and answerability,” he added. — PTI

BEIJING/WASHINGTON: Patriotic fervour gripped Indians across the globe as they proudly marked the country’s 70th Independence Day on Monday, unfurling the tricolour and organising cultural festivities to mark the occasion.

Indians in countries like Pakistan, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Thailand and Singapore joined people in India to celebrate the day with recital of patriotic songs and dance performances representing the diverse ethnicity of India.

The Indian High Commission in Islamabad organised a simple ceremony to celebrate the Independence Day. A cultural programme was also organised.

In Beijing, Indian Ambassador Vijay Gokhale hoisted the tricolour on the embassy premises.

In the US, the Independence Day was celebrated on a large scale in Fremont in California and Edison in New Jersey where thousands of people attended the event amid a colourful cultural extravaganza.

Indian Ladies in UK (ILUK) used a flash mob, or a brief dance act performed at a public place, at the iconic Trafalgar Square in London on Saturday to celebrate Independence Day. — PTI

I N D E P E N D E N C E D AY C E L E B R AT I O N S

Violence rocks Kashmir, Manipur and Assam NEW DELHI: As the nation soaked in patriotic fervour celebrated its 70th Independence Day on Monday, Jammu and Kashmir was rattled by fresh militant violence which claimed three lives, including that of a CRPF officer, and explosions shattered the brittle calm in Assam and Manipur.

The Kashmir Valley, in the grip of violence for nearly 40 days now, saw militants mount a morning assault on security forces in downtown Srinagar resulting in the death of the Commanding officer of CRPF’s 49th Battalion Pramod Kumar and two militants.

Kumar, thrice decorated with CRPF’s Director General’s commendation, had also served in the Special Protection Group for three years.

Two blasts rocked Manipur capital Imphal an hour before the official Independence Day celebrations were to start, but no casualties were reported.

Several militant organisations have called for a boycott of Independence Day celebrations in the state, often rocked by insurgent violence. A series of five bomb explosions by suspected ULFA-Independent militants rocked upper Assam’s Charaido and Tinsukia districts this morning but there were no casualties.

With the Kashmir Valley caught in a welter of violence since the July 8 killing of militant commander Burhan Wani, Chief Min-

TAKING AIM: Indian army troops take position inside a building after a gunfight in Srinagar on

Monday. – AFP

ister Mehbooba Mufti made an emotional appeal to the agitating youths not to be misled by vested interests who want to keep the valley burning and maintained that dialogue was the only way forward to resolve issues.

In her maiden Independence Day address as Chief Minister, Mehbooba cautioned that Kashmir should not be allowed to become another Syria or Afghani-

stan where there is instability and absence of safety of life and urged the people to give her time so that she could work on the plans and programmes she had charted for peace and progress of the state.

She blamed the successive central government, starting from the one led by Jawaharlal Nehru, for the problems of Kashmir and hoped Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the issues, com-

pleting the process started by Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Mehbooba faced a deeply embarrassing moment when the national tricolour fell off the post when she attempted to hoist it at Bakshi stadium. She pulled the string attached to the post only to see the tricolour fall from the post and land on the ground.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, locked in a bitter bat-

tle with the Centre over primacy in the National Capital Territory, made a pitch for full statehood.

In his Independence Day address at Chhatrasal Stadium, Kejriwal attacked the Modi government for eroding the elected government’s power through a system which was akin to that employed in the national capital when it was governed by the colonial ‘Government of India Act, 1935’. He claimed the citizens of Delhi were being made to feel that the value of their votes were less as compared to other states where electors have the “right to choose governments with powers”.

The Modi government also came under attack by ally Andhra Pradhesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who accused the Centre of having “failed to honour the promises” made to the state ahead of its bifurcation and vowed to not rest until he has wrested the “last paisa” due to the state.

“They (Central government) are not releasing funds to bridge our revenue deficit (caused by the state bifurcation). They are not releasing funds for the Polavaram irrigation project nor are they trying to resolve the contentious issues between the two states (AP and Telangana),” Naidu said in his Independence Day speech. Elsewhere in the country, chief ministers announced a raft of development schemes and called for peace and harmony in the society. — PTI

HENIOUS CRIME

Maharashtra doctor confesses to kill five women, one man SATARA (MAHARASHTRA): A Maharashtra doctor — arrested on the charge of kidnapping and killing an ‘aanganwadi’ worker — has confessed to murdering at least six persons by administering lethal overdoses of medicines, police said on Monday.

Satara’s Wai Police Station Inspector Padmakar Ghanvat said accused Santosh Pol, who was arrested last Saturday and who is now being called ‘Dr Death’, has revealed that he has killed five

women and one man so far. Wai is a small picturesque town at the base of the Mahableshwar-Panchgani twin hill stations, famous for many Bollywood film shootings.

Pol’s alleged crimes came to light after police began to investigate the suspicious disappearance of 49-year-old Mangal Jedhe, President of the Maharashtra Purva Prathmik Shikshika Sevika Sangh (MPPSSS).

“She had left Wai for Pune to attend to her daughter’s delivery,

but never reached there,” said MPPSSS general secretary Shaukat Pathan.

Police said that investigations revealed that prior to leaving for Pune, she was in touch with Pol and both had a bitter fight when she threatened to reveal his (Pol’s) alleged shady and criminal activities.

Pol and his associates, including nurse Jyoti Mandre, allegedly kidnapped Jedhe as she waited at the Wai bus depot and took her to Pol’s

farmhouse around 13km from Wai. The following day, Pol and Mandre allegedly administered her an overdose of a lethal medicine and killed her.

They buried the body at an isolated spot in the farmhouse, after which both Pol and Mandre went underground.

After Jedhe’s sudden disappearance, the MPPSSS demanded an investigation by the state CID, following which police traced Mandre who is said to have spilled the

beans on Pol’s whereabouts.

Police tracked down Pol to a place in Dadar in central Mumbai and arrested him on August 13. He was remanded in police custody for a week while Mandre was sent to four-day police custody.

Pol allegedly admitted to killing Jedhe and burying her at his farmhouse, after which police recovered the victim’s remains. Police said Pol claimed he was in a relationship with Jedhe and Mandre, but since Jedhe was jealous of his

affair with Mandre and threatened to expose them (Pol and Mandre), they decided to eliminate her.

It was in police custody that Pol allegedly confessed that he had actually killed at least five women and one man in the past few years.

He told his interrogators that five women were buried at his country home, while one male victim’s body had been thrown into a local water reservoir. All the victims were declared ‘missing’ by local authorities. — IANS

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Cybercrime suspect booked over Facebook harassment PESHAWAR: Police in KhyberPakhtunkhwa’s (K-P’s) Nowshera district claimed on Monday to have arrested an alleged offender of the cybercrime bill who blackmailed women on social media.

“Twenty nine-year-old Mehranullah used to blackmail women on Facebook by uploading fake videos,” the Nowshera DPO told The

Express Tribune. The suspect gave out names of 15 of his accomplices who were involved in blackmailing victims on social media, the DPO added.

Police also claimed to have recovered a pistol and a mobile phone from the possession of the accused.

Further, a case under the re-

cently approved cybercrime bill has been registered against the suspect.

The controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill (PECB) 2015 was approved earlier this month by the National Assembly despite the fact that opposition parties, including Pakistan People’s Party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-

Insaf and Muttahida Qaumi Movement had strongly condemned certain sections of the bill.

The sections, the parties said, could be used to curb freedom of expression.

The Senate had, last month, unanimously passed the controversial bill after incorporating eight new amendments. A Senate

Axact CEO Shoaib Shaikh granted bail The investigators submitted that the computers and data seized from the company were being decoded and the findings would be available soon

Shaikh, along with six directors of the company was taken into custody on May 27, 2015 after investigators found hundreds of thousands of forged degrees from a secret office of the

ACCUSED: Shoaib Shaikh was nominated in fake degree scam case along with 14 others. —AFP

company in Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh Hight Court on Monday granted bail to Axact Chief Executive Officer Shoaib Shaikh who was undergoing trial on charges of fraud, extortion and money laundering.

According to reports, Justice Muhammad Iqbal Kalhoro also granted bail to 14 other co-accused nominated by Federal In-

vestigation Agency (FIA) in the fake degree scam.

All accused are ordered to furnish Rs500,000, each, surety with court’s Nazir as deposit.

Shaikh, along with six directors of the company was taken into custody on May 27, 2015 after investigators found hundreds of thousands of forged degrees and students ID cards from a secret office of the company in Karachi.

In June last year, a district

sessions court in Karachi sent Shaikh and eight others on a twoday judicial remand in the fake degree case.

During the hearing, FIA investigators contended before the court that “concrete” evidence was discovered against the accused during their investigation.

“Abdul Rauf, the owner of a printing press, who the Axact management hired to publish fake degrees has been traced and been

included in the witnesses list,” an investigation officer told the court.

The officer upheld that the statements of three witnesses will be recorded during the next hearing.

Further, the FIA team also submitted the medical treatment report of the accused as the judge had asked for it during the previous hearing.

The investigators submitted that the computers and data seized from the company were being decoded and the findings would be available soon. — Express Tribune

standing committee had proposed 47 amendments to the bill passed earlier by the lower house on April 13.

The PECB seeks punishment for facilitating hate speech, cyber terrorism, illegal issuance of cellular SIM cards and electronic fraud.

It makes unauthorised access to sensitive infrastructure and infor-

mation systems punishable with five years in jail and a fine of up to Rs5 million. Copy or transfer of data without permission may send a person to jail for a period of up to six months and a fine of Rs100,000.

Illegal access to data is punishable by three-month imprisonment and a fine of Rs50,000, as per the bill. — Express Tribune

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WORLD Hong Kong student leaders avoid jail for 2014 protest colony, was handed back to China in 1997 under an agreement that gave ultimate control to Beijing while promising Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy.

But Beijing’s refusal to grant full democracy has exacerbated recent tensions with growing calls for Hong Kong to split from China.

Teenage activist Joshua Wong, 19, was given 80 hours of community service for unlawful assembly after he and others stormed into a fencedoff area in front of government headquarters

HONG KONG: Three Hong Kong student leaders who helped orchestrate the financial hub’s massive pro-democracy street protests in 2014 were spared jail time on Monday but ordered to carry out community service.

Teenage activist Joshua Wong, 19, was given 80 hours of community service for unlawful assembly after he and others stormed into a fenced-off area in front of government headquarters called “Civic Square” to stage a sit-in in September 2014.

That sparked a night-long standoff with police and was seen as a key trigger for the “Umbrella Movement” that blocked major MONSOON RAINS

Floods cause havoc in Myanmar, eight killed YANGON: Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland.

Weeks of torrential rains have flooded more than 400,000 acres of paddy fields, exacerbating last year’s damage, a senior Agriculture Ministry official said on Monday.

With a per capita gross domestic product of $1,244, Myanmar is one of the poorest countries in East Asia and the Pacific. Parts of Myanmar are flooded annually at the peak of the monsoon season, but the damage this year is being watched closely because reconstruction from last year is still under way.

The reaction of the newly elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi is also being closely monitored.

“So far as we can confirm through respective government departments, a total of eight people have been killed in the floods as of Sunday,” Phyu Lei Lei Tun, director of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, told Reuters. She said the Ayeyarwady delta, Myanmar’s major rice producing area, was one of the most badly hit. — Reuters

SPARED: Student leaders, from left, Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow chant slogans before a verdict, on charges of inciting and participating in an illegal assembly in 2014 which led to the “Occupy Central” pro-democracy movement, outside a court in Hong Kong on Monday. – Reuters

roads in the Chinese-ruled city for 79 days in a push for full democracy, presenting Communist Party rulers in Beijing with one of their biggest political challenges in decades.

Two other student leaders were also sentenced.

Alex Chow, 25, was given a

three-week prison sentence but granted a reprieve for graduate studies in the United Kingdom.

Nathan Law, 23, who was found guilty of the more serious charge of inciting others to unlawful assembly, was given 120 hours of community service.

“The court believes the three

defendants are expressing their views and demands genuinely out of their political beliefs or their concern for society,” said district court judge June Cheung.

“Their aim and motive is not for their own interest or to hurt other people.”

Hong Kong, a former British

Timely warning Speaking outside the court besides banners calling for “democracy and self-determination”, Chow said the judge’s statement carried a “timely warning” for authorities at a time when more people have agitated for independence from China.

“The authorities should consider why so many people are raising these options. What is the motivation, stance and reasons behind them?”

An upcoming legislative election that will be contested by Law and other young activists seeking to enter mainstream politics for the first time is likely to further expose underlying strains in the city of 7.2 million. “I was really worrying about whether I would be sentenced to imprisonment and that it would affect my election campaign,” Law said.

Wong’s lawyer, Michael Vidler, said the sentence was fair but that the legal process had been skewed by politics. “There’s a bit of sort of an attitude of... let’s just prosecute everybody despite the weakness of some cases,” he said. “They wanted to send a message and very much for Joshua: let’s dig up the incidents in the past and see whether we can charge him.” — Reuters

MONEY LAUNDERING

Sri Lankan police arrest eldest son of Rajapaksa COLOMBO: Colombo: Sri Lankan financial crime police arrested the eldest son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday on suspicion of laundering money, his lawyer said, the latest legal difficulty for the once-powerful family.

Sri Lanka’s new President, Maithripala Sirisena, faces pressure to act on allegations of corruption dating back to the Rajapaksa era, especially from civil society organisations who backed his successful bid to oust Rajapaksa last year.

The son, Namal Rajapaksa, who is also a member of parliament, had been questioned by officers from the Financial Crimes Investigations Division investigating some money he had invested in two companies, the lawyer said.

“He was arrested by police under the anti-money laundering act,” lawyer Premanath C. Dolawatta told Reuters.

He later appeared in court and was remanded for a week, Dolawatta said. It was the second time he had been arrested.

In July, he was arrested in connection with a separate case on suspicion of misappropriating of funds in a $650-million apartment project and was released on bail after seven days in detention on remand. Namal’s uncle, the former president’s brother, Basil Rajapaksa, who headed the economic development ministry, has also been arrested three times - twice over suspicion of misuse of antipoverty funds and a once over suspicion of laundering money. He too has denied any wrongdoing. — Reuters

FIVE KILLED

Disaster declared for flood-ravaged Louisiana BATON ROUGE (LOUISIANA): US President Barack Obama issued a disaster declaration on Sunday for flood-ravaged Louisiana, where at least five people have died and emergency crews have rescued more than 20,000 people stranded by unprecedented flooding.

Governor John Bel Edwards said residents had been pulled from swamped cars, flooded homes and threatened hospitals across the southern part of the state. The already soaked region is expected to get more rain from a storm system stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Ohio Valley.

While the brunt of the storm that brought torrential rains was moving west toward Texas, Louisiana residents should remain cautious, the governor said at a news conference.

“Even with the sunshine out intermittently, the waters are going to continue to rise in many areas, so this is no time to let the guard down,” Edwards said, calling the flooding unprecedented.

Obama issued the disaster declaration after speaking with Edwards, the White House said in a statement.

The initial declaration makes federal aid available in the parishes of East Baton Rouge, Livingston, St. Helena and Tangipahoa.

Edwards said in a statement that other parishes could be added to the list.

MAROONED: A truck pulling ATVs drives through the remaining floodwaters on Liberty Road in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, US, on Sunday. – Reuters

Edwards told a later news conference that more than 20,000 people had been rescued from flood waters in southern Louisiana.

In Livingston Parish, phone service was spotty due to the high waters and most shelters were full. A Greyhound Bus travelling

from Memphis, Tennessee, to Baton Rouge was diverted to a shelter because of flooded roadways.

About 5,000 people had been forced to sleep in shelters overnight around the state, said Marketa Walters, head of Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.

Louisiana State Police Colonel Michael Edmonson said helicopters were transporting food and water to those still trapped by floods. Helicopters were also transporting some seriously ill people to areas outside the high waters.

Some 1,700 members of the

Louisiana National Guard have been deployed for rescue efforts.

Even as the state grappled with high waters, the National Weather Service forecast heavy rain from the Gulf Coast as far north as the Ohio Valley through Monday, with a threat of flash flooding.

A flash flood watch was in place until Monday morning for Houston, where rains killed at least eight people in late April.

At least five people had died in Louisiana from the high water.

Ronda Durbin, a spokeswoman for Tangipahoa Parish, said by telephone that searchers on Sunday recovered the body of a man reported swept away on Friday.

The body of a woman was also recovered from a submerged vehicle in the parish, she said.

On Saturday, the body of a woman was recovered from the Tickfaw River, in St. Helena Parish northeast of Baton Rouge, after a car in which she was riding was swept away.

A 54-year-old man in Greensburg in the northern part of the state died when his vehicle was swept off the road, state police said.

The body of a 68-year-old man was recovered on Friday near Baker after he drowned, said William “Beau” Clark, the coroner in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Another person is also believed missing in St. Helena Parish, Edwards said. — Reuters

SERIAL EXPLOSIONS

Thailand rules out foreign militants link to tourist site blasts

INSURGENCY: Thai soldiers watch as a forensic unit inspects the scene of an attack following two roadside bomb blasts at four separate locations by suspected separatist militants in the Bacho district of Thailand’s restive southern province of Narathiwat on Monday. – AFP

BANGKOK: Within hours of last week’s deadly bomb and arson attacks in Thailand, police and senior officials publicly ruled out any link to foreign militants and insisted the perpetrators, as yet unidentified, were homegrown.

But they also doubted the involvement of Thailand’s most violent homegrown militants: the Malay insurgents fighting a separatist war in the country’s three southernmost provinces, where similar bombings are grimly routine. The official denial was unsurprising, said security experts. Admitting that southern insurgents could be involved in last week’s attacks would have serious economic and security implications for Thailand.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the wave of bombings on Thursday and Friday that

killed four people and wounded dozens, including foreign tourists.

But some security experts have noted that southern insurgent groups have a track record for carrying out coordinated bombing attacks. Since 2004, a low-intensity but brutal war between government troops and insurgents has killed more than 6,500 people in the southern provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat that border Malaysia.

Last week’s attacks had “nothing to do with the southern insurgency,” Colonel Yuthanam Phetmuang, a spokesman for the military’s Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) told Reuters. Yuthanam denied the police were too quick to reach this conclusion, insisting it was based on “evidence collected and experience”. He declined to elaborate

further. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, also Thailand’s defence minister, told reporters on Monday the attacks were “definitely not an extension” of the southern insurgency, but said the perpetrators “could have been hired from there”.

Security experts told Reuters that southern insurgents should remain the chief suspects, and questioned the government’s political motivations for so hastily ruling them out.

Admitting the possible involvement of insurgents would mean that violence, once largely contained in the south, was “spreading to other parts of the country,” said Rungrawee Chalermsripinyorat, an independent analyst who has written two books on the conflict.

“This could have a potentially huge economic impact,” she said.

If perpetrated by the insurgents, the attacks constituted the biggest and deadliest campaign yet outside their traditional area of operations, she said. It could also indicate that security operations in the south had “seriously failed,” despite the military taking complete control after seizing power in a 2014 coup, she added. Rungrawee stressed that the involvement of southern militants in the recent attacks “remains a hypothesis”.

The attacks came days after Thailand voted to accept a new constitution that paves the way for an election in 2017 and, say critics, enshrines the military’s already considerable power. Thailand’s deputy national police chief on Sunday said the attacks were carried out simultaneously by one group on the orders of one person, but gave no further details. — Reuters

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RECORD RAINFALL IN MOSCOW People walk on wood boards inside a flooded underground pedestrian way in Moscow on Monday. Rain in Moscow beat the old record of almost 130 years to mid-August, with rainfall amounting to some 48mm the Russian Meteorological Centre reports. — AFP

Trump should change strategy or drop out: Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON: Republican Donald Trump should fix his stumbling White House campaign

by Labour Day or step down, The Wall Street Journal said on Monday in a sharply worded warning from a leading conservative voice.

“Mr. Trump has alienated his party and he isn’t running a competent campaign,” the newspaper said in an editorial.

The paper’s editorial board, which generally favours Republicans, has been critical of Trump but its warning on Monday was its strongest attack yet and echoed growing anxiety among many Republicans.

The New York real estate developer, who has never held elected office, has been mired in weeks of controversy and opinion polls show him falling behind Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the race for the November. 8 election. Trump’s “window for a turnaround is closing,” the Journal said, urging his backers to push the candidate toward a promised “piv-

IRAQ

Parliament okays cabinet overhaul, bolstering prime minister Abadi BAGHDAD: Iraq’s parliament approved the appointment of Jabar Ali Al Luaibi, former head of the main state oil firm, as oil minister in a cabinet overhaul on Monday that bolsters Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi’s leadership.

Luaibi, who led the South Oil Company that produces most of the OPEC nation’s crude, was one of six candidates Abadi nominated to fill vacant ministerial jobs.

Parliament approved five of them, state television said, rejecting only Abadi’s pick for trade minister.

The vote eases a political crisis that broke out in February over anti-graft reforms sought by Abadi, and consolidates his position ahead of a battle planned for later this year to recapture Mosul, the largest city under IS control.

US envoy to the anti-IS coalition Brett McGurk welcomed the approval of the five ministers, saying in a tweet that parliament’s endorsement had overcome months of deadlock.

Violent protests Demonstrations by supporters of powerful cleric Moqtada Al Sadr in support of anti-graft reforms turned violent in May, after influential political groups blocked Abadi’s plan.

The premier announced in February his intention to overhaul the cabinet by appointing independent technocrats as ministers to loosen a political patronage system that breeds graft.

Five of the 22 government ministers resigned following his announcement, followed by a sixth, the interior minister, after a massive bombing in central

The raid on the which has hosted some of Turkey’s most important trials, was a powerful

Baghdad in July. Abadi has yet to propose a new interior minister.

The whereabouts of a seventh, former trade minister Milas Mohammed Abdul Kareem, are unknown after authorities investigating alleged corruption issued an arrest warrant for him in October. Abdul Kareem has said the allegations were not based on solid evidence.

Patronage system The other ministers refused to budge, with the support of influential political groups who thrive on the patronage system that allows them to amass wealth and influence.

Abadi could also suffer a setback should parliament withdraw confidence from Khaled Al Obeidi, the defence minister he wants to keep for the sake of maintaining momentum against IS. Parliament voted on Monday to reject explanations given

by Obeidi after they grilled him earlier this month on allegations of corruption involving weapons contracts.

The vote doesn’t mean the removal of Obeidi as another vote will be required in parliament to demand his resignation, according to Parliament Speaker Salim Al Jabouri. — Reuters

ot” to a presidential posture and a more disciplined campaign.

“If they can’t get Mr. Trump to change his act by Labour Day, the GOP will have no choice but to write off the nominee as hopeless and focus on salvaging the Senate and House and other down-ballot races,” it said. Labour Day, which falls on September 5 this year traditionally launches the final phase of the long US election season.

“As for Mr. Trump, he needs to stop blaming everyone else and decide if he wants to behave like someone who wants to be president - or turn the nomination over to Mike Pence,” it said, referring Trump’s running mate. — Reuters

More officers detained in Istanbul court raid Palace of Justice,

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HUDDLE : Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan, centre, chairs a cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, thirteenth left, and ministers at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, on Monday.

— Kayhan Ozer/Presidential Palace/Handout via Reuters

has purged Turkey’s military, law-andorder, education and justice systems since the failed putsch

ISTANBUL: Turkish police raided the country’s biggest courthouse and two other halls of justice in Istanbul on Monday, detaining dozens of judicial personnel as part of their investigation into last month’s attempted military coup.

The raid on the Palace of Justice, which has hosted some of Turkey’s most important trials, was a powerful symbol of a postcoup crackdown that has purged Turkey’s military, law-and-order, education and justice systems since the failed putsch.

Plain clothes police officers held the arms of the detainees as they escorted them out of the building and into waiting cars.

Warrants had been issued for 173 judicial staff, of whom 136 were detained in the raid, the state-run Anadolu agency said.

More than 35,000 people have been detained, of whom 17,000 have been placed under formal arrest, and tens of thousands more suspended since the July 15 putsch, which authorities blame on US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen and his followers.

President Tayyip Erdogan demands the United States extradite Gulen, and the purge is straining relations with Western allies who Turkish officials say appear more concerned by the crackdown than the failed coup that killed 240 people, mostly civilians. Police were searching offices at the main courthouse in Istanbul’s Caglayan district as well as at two other courthouses on the European side of the city, Anadolu said.

The homes of those being detained were also being searched, it said.

In the crackdown since the abortive coup, more than 76,000 civil servants, judges and security force members have been suspended and nearly 5,000 dismissed, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday.

Western officials are concerned the purge will impact stability in the NATO member and a key partner in their war on IS in neigh-

bouring Iraq and Syria. Turkish officials counter they are confronting an major internal threat.

With tensions rising with the West, Turkey has sought to normalise relations with Russia, sparking concerns Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin might use their detente to pressure Washington and the European Union.

Also at risk is a deal with the EU on helping stem the flow of migrants into Europe, under which Turkey pledged to stop people leaving its shores and readmit those who crossed into the bloc illegally from Turkey.

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told Monday’s German newspaper Bild that Turkey could walk away from its promises if the EU fails to grant Turks visafree travel to the bloc in October.

“It can’t be that we implement everything that is good for the EU, but that Turkey gets nothing in return,” he told Bild.

In keeping with Erdogan’s tough line on Gulen, Yildirim told reporters there would be no compromise apart from “this chief terrorist coming to Turkey and being prosecuted,” according to Anadolu agen-

cy. Turkish officials say they have handed over documents to US officials concerning Gulen. Washington has been cautious, saying it needs clear evidence before he can be extradited.

A US Department of Justice team is due in Turkey this month.

Gulen, who has lived in self-imposed exile in Pennsylvania since 1999, denies any role and condemned the coup bid.

Turkish officials describe a network of his followers inside state institutions masterminding the putsch. Erdogan’s critics say he could use the purge to crack down broadly on dissent. A top UN rights official last week warned against a “thirst for revenge”.

A court in the western city of Izmir has imposed a ban on reporting the statements of suspects and anonymous witnesses in the coup investigation, Turkey’s broadcasting authority RTUK said on Sunday. It said the ban, applying to all media, was taken to ensure that the investigation was sound and conducted in secrecy.

Newspapers and broadcasters have given extensive coverage of statements from detained military officers since last month.

In another arrest, a prosecutor in eastern Turkey, who had been suspended under the coup investigation, was detained as he tried to cross the border into Syria on Sunday night, a Turkish government official said. He said Ekrem Beyaztas, chief prosecutor in Erzurum province, was detained by border guards in Kilis province. There was a warrant for his detention.

“Our initial assessment is that he was trying to reach PYD-controlled parts of northern Syria in an attempt to seek protection,” the official said referring to Syria’s main Kurdish party, which Turkey considers a terrorist group because of its ties to Kurdish militants in Turkey. — Reuters

CONFLICT

Defiant eastern Libyan forces pledge move to secure oil assets MARJ (LIBYA): Forces loyal to Libya’s eastern government will secure major oil ports and fields to “protect” them, a senior commander said, signalling possible conflict with a UN-backed administration in Tripoli which is taking steps to restart crude production.

Abdulrazak Al Nazhuri, chiefof-staff for General Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA), also restated a threat to target oil tankers that do not have permission from eastern authorities to dock. Since a 2011 revolt against Muammar Gaddafi, Libya’s oil sector has been steadily disrupted by competing governments and their armed allies, as well as by militant attacks.

Haftar’s LNA has mobilised around eastern oil ports and fields and their former allies, the Petro-

enter the ports of Zueitina and Es Sider and Ras Lanuf,” Nazhuri told Reuters in an interview at a military base in the eastern town of Marj. The three ports are occupied by the PFG, which signed the deal with the GNA at the end of last month to enable the Tripoli authorities to restart production, a major step towards asserting its control across the country.

MAKING A POINT: Eastern Libyan military commander Abdulrazak Al Nazhuri attends an interview with Reuters in Al Marj, Libya on Sunday. — Reuters

leum Facilities Guard (PFG) in recent weeks, as the PFG agreed with the UN backed Government of National Accord (GNA) to stop blockading the facilities. “We will

Show of force Last week one LNA brigade entered Zueitina in a show of force, though it stopped short of the oil port controlled by the PFG. A resident and a security source said LNA troops were still stationed there on Monday.

There was no immediate sign of major military movement near it or the other ports. “Our entry into

the ports is to protect them, not to occupy them or to be substitutes for the mercenaries or thieves who preceded us,” Nazhuri said.

Haftar and his allies in the east oppose the GNA, saying it is empowering armed groups in the western city of Misrata and Tripoli. Misrata brigades aligned with the GNA have largely driven IS from their former North African stronghold of Sirte, raising fears splits between eastern and western factions could deepen, reigniting a civil conflict that erupted in 2014.

Sirte lies in the centre of Libya’s coastline, just 180 km (112 miles) west of Es Sider and close to other key oil fields and installations.

Haftar’s LNA initially said it would lead the campaign against IS in Sirte, but mobilised around

eastern oil ports and fields instead.

Partly because of the blockades at the eastern ports, Libya’s oil production is currently about 200,000 barrels per day (bpd), a fraction of the 1.6 million bpd the OPEC member was producing before the 2011 uprising toppled Gaddafi.

The agreement with Jathran was part of efforts to revive output, ease a financial crisis, and bolster the fortunes of the GNA, which has been struggling to impose its authority. But the deal was controversial, with the National Oil Corporation (NOC) in Tripoli warning that the payments to Jathran’s forces could set a dangerous precedent.

The NOC office in Benghazi, which is loyal to the eastern government and parliament but is meant to be reunifying with the

Tripoli branch, also spoke out against the deal, adding to uncertainty over whether exports could resume.

“We have said that in the event that permission is not sought from the National (Oil) Corporation that answers to the (eastern) parliament, we will target the ships with our air force as we deem them militias or smugglers,” said Nazhuri.

“The goal is not to threaten any nation but to protect the Libyan people’s assets.” All desert oil fields in the east of the country are under the control of Haftar’s forces, Nazhuri said. Nazhuri also defended a decision last week to replace the municipal council in Benghazi with a security official, which raised concerns of growing military control in the east. — Reuters

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‘Yemen hospital air strike kills at least 7’ DUBAI: A Saudi-led coalition air strike hit a hospital in Yemen’s northern Hajja province on Monday, residents and local officials said, killing at least seven people and wounding 13.

A Reuters witness at the scene of the attack in the Abs district said medics could not immediately evacuate the wounded because war planes continued to fly over the area and first responders feared more bombings.

The facility is run by aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres, which confirmed on its official Twitter account that an air strike had occurred there but said the number of deaths and injuries remained unclear. A spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the reported attack.

Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned an air strike on a school in northern Yemen that killed 10 children and called for an investigation, while the Saudi-led coalition said the attack had targeted a training facility run by the Houthi group. Aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres said 28 other children were wounded in Saturday’s attack on the school in the Saada province.

The United Nations Children’s Fund said the facility was a religious school in Juma’a Bin Fadil village in the province’s Haydan district. Dozens of air strikes have

hit civilian facilities in Yemen since a coalition of Arab states led

by Saudi Arabia began military operations in March 2015 to restore President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi to power and roll back gains by the Houthis.

A spokesman for Ban said he condemned the attack and urged parties “to prevent further violations of international humanitarian law and human rights and do everything in their power to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.”

A spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition did not respond to requests by Reuters for a comment on the reports. But Saudi media quoted General Ahmed Al Assiri as telling media that the coalition had targeted a centre used by the Houthi militias as a training camp.

The coalition accuses the Houthis of recruiting children to fight in the conflict that has claimed more than 6,400 people, half of them civilians, according to UN figures and displaced 2.5 million people. The Saudi-led coalition intervened in Yemen after the Houthis advanced on Aden in 2015, forcing Hadi and his government to flee the country.

The coalition and Hadi’s forces have made some gains, driving the Houthis out of a few cities but have so far failed to achieve a victory against the group. — Reuters

CARNAGE: A Saudi-led air strike on a hospital in Abs district in the northern province of Hajja, Yemen on Monday. - Reuters

Peshmerga open front against IS in Mosul Backed by air strikes from the US-led coalition, Kurdish fighters reached Kanhash, the western side of the Gwer bridge, the target of an offensive that started on Sunday

BAGHDAD: Kurdish Peshmerga forces on Monday said they had secured a river crossing point enabling them to open a new front against IS and further tighten their grip on the militants’ capital Mosul.

Backed by air strikes from the US-led coalition, Kurdish fighters reached Kanhash, the western side of the Gwer bridge, the target of an offensive that started on Sunday. The militants damaged the bridge, across the Grand Zab river and to the southeast of Mosul, two years ago as they swept through northern and western Iraq. Repairing the bridge would allow Peshmerga and other antiIS forces to move towards Mosul from a new front.

“Control over Kanhash Heights give the Peshmerga strategic advantage over nearby enemy positions and the main road linking Mosul,” tweeted Masrour Barzani, the head of the Kurdistan Region Security Council.

“This successful operation will tighten the grip around ISIL’s stronghold Mosul,” he added, using another acronym of IS. About 150 square kms (58 square miles) were taken from

ASSAULT: Military vehicles of the Kurdish Peshmerga forces are seen on the southeast of Mosul, Iraq, on Sunday. — Reuters

the militants along the Grand Zab which flows into the Tigris, Kurdish officials said.

The Iraqi army and the Peshmerga forces of the Kurdish selfrule region are gradually taking up positions around Mosul, 400 km (250 miles) north of the capital Baghdad. It was from Mosul’s Grand Mosque in 2014 that IS leader Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi declared a “caliphate” spanning regions of Iraq and Syria.

With a pre-war population of nearly 2 million, it is the largest urban centre under the militants’ control and its fall would mark the effective defeat of IS in Iraq, according to Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi, who has said he aims to retake it this year.

The Iraqi army is trying to close in from the south. In July it captured the Qayyara airfield, 60 km (35 miles) south of Mosul, which is to serve as the main staging post for the anticipated offensive.

“Noose tightening around #ISIL terrorists: #Peshmerga advancing east of #Mosul, #ISF

shoring up south near #Qayyara,” tweeted Brett McGurk, the US envoy to the coalition fighting the militant group in a comment on the Kurdish offensive.

The militants were using suicide car bombs and mortar rounds to try to slow the Kurds’ advance, said Saif Hameed, a Reuters correspondent who covered the offensive on Sunday.

“At the sixth village we entered, we received the usual incoming fire and the gunner was firing back... mortars started to land on our right every three minutes,” said Hameed, who was moving in a Peshmerga armoured truck with a group of journalists.

“Suddenly one of the men who was anxiously watching through the narrow, shattered bulletproof glass shouted and all eyes turned to the left,” Hameed said. “It was a car bomb and it was speeding towards us.”

“The gunner opened fire from the turret and it vanished. We didn’t know where it went. As we retreated from the village, we

were told it exploded elsewhere.”

IS said in a statement on its Amaq news service that two car bombs driven by suicide fighters were detonated in one of the villages to block advancing Kurdish forces, causing casualties among the Peshmerga.

Authorities in autonomous Kurdistan gave no toll for the fighting, other than confirming on Sunday the death of a Kurdish TV cameraman and the injury of another journalist.

Preparations for the offensive on Mosul were nearing the final phase, McGurk told reporters during a visit to Baghdad on Thursday. He said the planning included considerations for humanitarian aid to uprooted civilians.

Up to one million people could be driven from their homes in northern Iraq, once fighting intensifieds around Mosul, posing “a massive humanitarian problem”, the International Committee of the Red Cross forecast last month. — Reuters

KILLING OF BLACK MAN

Officer injured, 1 person shot in second night of Milwaukee protests MILWAUKEE: Police in riot gear faced off overnight with protesters throwing bottles and bricks in Milwaukee, and an officer and another person were injured during the second night of violent demonstrations since an officer shot a black man to death.

The trouble on Sunday night flared after initially peaceful vigils by small groups of demonstrators in the city’s Sherman Park neighbourhood, where Sylville K. Smith, 23, was killed by a black officer after fleeing a traffic stop on Saturday. Authorities have said Smith was carrying a stolen handgun which he refused to drop when he was killed.

Footage from the officer’s body camera has not been made public.

Officers wearing helmets and

body armor moved to disperse the crowds after shots rang out on Sunday night. One shooting victim was taken to a hospital, police said, but it was not immediately clear if the injured person was a protester.

One police officer was hospitalised after a rock smashed a patrol car windshield, the department said. Another squad car was damaged, and officers made multiple arrests. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker had activated the National Guard on Sunday in case more trouble flared over Smith’s death, the latest demonstrations over the use of force by US police against minorities. But despite the violence, police said the guardsmen were not called in.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has said any decision to deploy the

troops, which are under the dual control of the federal and state governments, would come from the police chief. Police forces are on alert after deadly ambushes this summer. Five officers were slain by a sniper in Dallas last month as they guarded an otherwise peaceful protest against police killings of black people. A gunman killed three officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, less than two weeks later.

Policing in Milwaukee has come under scrutiny since 2014, when a white officer killed Dontre Hamilton, a mentally ill, unarmed black man, in an incident that sparked largely peaceful demonstrations.

Police say Smith was stopped on Saturday afternoon for behaving suspiciously and that he then fled on foot between two homes.

During the first night of protests over his death, 17 people were arrested, and four officers were injured. Aiming to reassure the community that the police acted properly, Chief Edward Flynn said on Sunday that video from the officer’s body camera showed Smith had turned toward him with a gun in his hand.

Flynn told a news conference that a silent video of the incident appeared to show the officer acting within the law.

Because the audio was delayed, he said, it was not clear when the officer fired his weapon.

“I’m looking at a silent movie that doesn’t necessarily tell me everything that will come out in a thorough investigation,” Flynn said. — Reuters

FURIOUS: Angry crowds took to the streets for a second night to protest an officer-involved killing on Sunday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. — Darren Hauck/Getty Images/AFP

FATA L AT TA C K

New York police question man in killing of cleric and associate NEW YORK: New York City police said on Monday they were questioning a man in the killing of a cleric and his associate as they left prayers at a mosque in the borough of Queens, a crime that shocked their Bangladeshi community.

The man was detained on unrelated circumstances and has not been charged in the killings, a police spokesman said. Earlier, local media, including NBC News and the New York Daily News, said the man was a suspect, citing unnamed police sources. Police have yet to establish a motive behind Saturday’s murders and have said there was no evidence the men were targeted because of their faith but nothing was being ruled out.

Residents demanded authorities treat the brazen daylight shooting as a hate crime.

The gunman stalked the pair from behind and shot both in the head at close range at about 1:50pm (1750 GMT) in the Ozone Park neighbourhood of Queens,

SUSPECT: A sketch of a suspect in the shooting of a cleric and an associate, released by New York Police Department, on Saturday. - New York Police Department/ Handout via Reuters

one of the city’s five boroughs, police said in a statement.

The victims, identified as Imam Maulama Akonjee, 55, and Thara Uddin, 64, were wearing religious garb, police said. Officers found them bleeding in the street and took them to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.

“While we do not yet know the motivation for the murders of Maulama Akonjee and Thara Uddin, we do know that our communities are in the perpetual crosshairs of bigotry,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement.

“Rest assured that our NYPD will bring this killer to justice.”

The men were attacked a couple of blocks from the Al Furqan Jame Mosque, from where they had just left afternoon prayers.

Ozone Park, a diverse, largely working-class neighborhood, is home to a growing number of Bangladeshi.

Millat Uddin, 57, an Ozone Park resident not related to the one of the victims, said both men were born in Bangladesh. He said he was close to Akonjee, describing him as a “docile, calm” father of seven who was beloved in the neighbourhood. Akonjee was carrying $1,000 in cash with him at the time of the attack but the money was not taken, the New York Times reported. — Reuters

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READERS’ FORUM Indian youth must act to change politicians’ mindset This refers to the news report ‘Attacks on dalits, minorities should be dealt with firmly: Pranab’ (August 15). Indian president’s address on the eve of the country’s Independence Day reiterates the fact that attacks on minorities in India cannot be tolerated anymore. Such recurring assaults will have a major impact on the progress of a culturally rich country like India. India recently witnessed a number of cases where people in lower classes became victims of political intolerance, apparently upsetting the harmony it maintains. Surely, people of India cannot accept such incidents of brutaScan this QR code lity on their fellow countrymen, as the tradito send letters to the tions do not allow to degrade and disregard Readers’ Forum, human values that it has carried along for containing not more than 200 words with centuries. The freedom that every individual full name, address has allows people to opt for the best of their and telephone political choice and must have the wisdom number, may be sent to look at their neighbours through the same by e-mail (akhtar@ timesofoman.com). looking glass. As the country is on an evolving path in various aspects, political parties must have a thoughtful approach on issues that have an influence on the existence of the people. Therefore it’s time for the refined youth of today to come forward and sway the political network in the country in the quest of prosperity. — Ramachandran Nair, Ruwi

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Mining the ocean floor: Good idea?

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What’s also striking about the 19th century is that some countries, such as China and India, didn’t keep up. Indeed, their economies actually shrank for sustained periods of time. They suffered under colonial and imperial oppression. Foreign rulers often were more interested in control than in producing public goods

W

hile commodities traders still work their way out of a historic slump, Japan is looking ahead to the next boom. According to Bloomberg News, next year a group of Japanese companies and government agencies will start mining minerals at a site 1,000 miles southwest of Tokyo -- and one mile beneath the ocean’s surface. It will be the first large-scale test of whether mineral deposits can be mined commercially from the seafloor.

The project is fairly bold. The seafloor is home to priceless deposits of minerals such as gold, copper and cobalt. And thanks to new technologies, it might soon be exploitable. That’s potentially good news for miners and commodity speculators. But it poses some alarming challenges for the marine environment -- and the economies that depend on it.

At least as far back as the 1960s, scientists have known that rich deposits of minerals could be found in metallic nodules strewn like stones across the deep seabed. In 1977, researchers discovered hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor, along with some of the richest ore bodies in the world. In both cases, though, slumping commodity prices and high extraction costs doomed exploitation efforts.

China changed everything. As its economy picked up earlier this decade, and demand for commodities surged, the search for alternative sources of raw materials gained steam. Resource-poor Japan resuscitated its interest in seabed mining.

China started building its own underwater mining capabilities, including a proposed partnership with India. Between 1984 and 2011, the International Seabed Authority -- which oversees seabed mining under a United Nations convention -- issued just six exploration permits.

Since 2011, it’s issued 21, covering nearly 400,000 square miles of ocean floor that could one day be mined. Exploration isn’t disruptive to the environment. But seabed mining will be. For one thing, it requires underwater harvesters that will suck up those valuable rocks -- and any organisms or habitats that get in the way. Some will recover, but others never will: Nodules, which support an abundance of organisms, require millions

of years to form. Even worse, the harvesters will kick up huge sediment clouds that could spread over vast areas of the seabed, potentially ravaging corals and sponges.

These disruptions might even ricochet through the aquatic food chain. Last year, New Zealand denied a permit to mine the seabed off its coast after the seafood industry argued that it could deposit 45 million tons of sediment into its fisheries each year -- fisheries that help feed people around world. The deep sea also plays a crucial role in regulating the climate by serving as a giant carbon sink. Anything that churns up the seafloor has the potential to disturb that sink -- with unpredictable consequences. Craig Smith, an oceanographer at the University of Hawaii, recently speculated that seabed mining “will probably have the largest footprint of any single human activity on the planet.”

The key word there is “probably.” As Smith and others point out, scientific knowledge of the seafloor is thin.

That’s begun to change as regulators and mining companies sponsor environmental reviews.

But that research is moving slowly in light of what looks like a looming gold rush.

Fortunately, the International Seabed Authority has yet to issue its first permit to actually mine a claim. In fact, it only issued the first draft of its mining regulations last month, and they’ll likely be under review for years. But the ISA can only adjudicate claims in international waters. Territorial projects, such as Japan’s, can proceed according to local law, regardless of the methods used or their potential effects on fisheries.

That makes addressing the environmental impact even more urgent. The ISA should place a moratorium on new exploration permits until a reliable way to shield vulnerable habitats and species from mining is devised.

Extending the concept of Marine Protected Areas -- which are used to preserve sensitive ecosystems -- to parts of the international seabed that haven’t yet been licensed for exploration would also help.

Such restrictions won’t please everyone. But as this new gold rush speeds up, they could offer a chance to preserve some of what will be lost in the chase. - Bloomberg View

CLIPPINGS FROM OUR ARCHIVES AUGUST 2001 Rashdi returns after attending information ministers’ meet MUSCAT: Hamed bin Mohammad Al Rashdi, minister of information returned yesterday after heading the Sultanate’s delegation in the emergency meeting of Arab information ministers held at the headquarters of Arab League in Cairo. The minister was received by Sheikh Abdullah bin Shuwain Al Hosni, undersecretary of Information Ministry and charge’d affaires of Egyptian embassy to the Sultanate in addition to a number of officials at the ministry. The minister was accompanied by Said bin Khalfan Al Harthy, chairman of Oman Establishment for Press, News, Publishing and Advertising.

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1777: France declares a state of bankruptcy.

1858: US president James Buchanan and Britain’s Queen Victoria exchange messages inaugurating the first transatlantic telegraph line.

4.9%

1914: Liege, Belgium, falls to the German army.

1988: IBM introduces artificial intelligence software.

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LIFESTYLE DINING

Tiffin Tricks Recipes Oneza Tabish

After the long holidays children are now back to school and once again moms are busy looking for new lunch box menus. Skip those same old sandwiches and include these lunch box surprises.

QUICK ZUCCHINI WHEAT PASTA

CINNAMON WHEAT COOKIES

A clever way to get your little one to eat zucchini without knowing its presence in this delicious, cheesy whole wheat pasta.

Packed with the goodness of whole wheat, these dainty cookies with hints of cinnamon team up to be a healthy snack for your little champions.

Ingredients • 2 cups whole wheat fusilli pasta • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 tablespoon butter • 1 tablespoon of flour • ½ cup of milk • 1 spring onion - chopped diagonally, separate the greens • 1 cup grated zucchini • ½ cup finely grated cheese • Salt and pepper as per taste

Ingredients • 1 cup whole wheat flour • ½ cup sugar • ¼ teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder • ½ cup unsalted butter • 2 tablespoons of milk

Preparation • Boil 6 cups water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the pasta and boil for 10 to 12 minutes till al dente. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil to this, coat it well and leave aside.

• While the pasta boils, prepare the white sauce by melting 1 tablespoon of butter in a sauce pan .Now add 1 tablespoon of flour and gently sauté it for about 2 to 3 minutes by taking care of not burning it as the colour should be white. Pour in ½ cup of milk to this mixture, and stir till the sauce thickens which should in about 3 minutes.

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another pan, add the white of the spring onions and sauté for a minute. Add the zucchini and stir fry for about 4 to 5 minutes. Pour in the white sauce and combine it well with the zucchini. Garnish with grated cheese.

Preparation • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. • In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon powder well.

• Add the soft butter, and milk to the flour mix to make dough.

• The dough should be soft. Divide the dough into about 24 equal parts and shape them into balls.

• Press each ball between your palms lightly, as every cookie should be about 1/2 inch in thickness.

• Place the dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet about an inch apart.

• Bake the cookies for about 15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden brown.

• Let the cookies cool down for 2 to 3 minutes before taking them off the cookie sheet.

• Store in an air-tight cookie jar.

CHEESE CRACKERS

PEAS-POTATO TRIANGLES

Eggless with an overload of cheese, these “quick to cook” melt in the mouth crackers are a must in every child’s snack box.

These sesame coated triangles are piled high with a potato peas mixture and grilled. Wholesome and filling, you can’t go wrong with bringing a smile to your little ones face when they see this delight in their snack box.

Ingredients • ½ cup whole wheat flour • ½ cup all-purpose flour • ½ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon baking powder • 4 tablespoons soft butter • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese • 1 teaspoon oregano • ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder • 3 tablespoons yoghurt Preparation • Combine all the ingredients together to make smooth dough.

• Keep dough covered in a refrigerator for 2 hours. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough ¼ inch thick.

• Using a cookie cutter, get the desired shape by making sure it is ¼ inch wide.

• Bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove and let them cool.

• Serve with ketchup.

Ingredients • 4 slices of brown bread • ¼ cup peas • 2 medium potatoes - boiled and mashed • A generous pinch of baking powder • ½ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Preparation • Lightly toast bread slices in a toaster and keep aside.

• Microwave the peas for 2 minutes till soft and mash these with the help of a spoon. Combine the mashed peas with the potatoes and add baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to get a smooth paste.

• Spread mixture over each toasted bread slice and cut each bread slice into 2 triangles. Sprinkle some sesame seeds generously if you want. Press lightly with the fingers.

• Place bread on a grill rack in a hot oven. Grill for 5 minutes till golden from the sides.

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Where Kusharina Must Eat Kushari What Is It? Egyptians known to be ardent meat and fish lover have one particular specialty dish that is purely vegetarian and is one of the most popular foods available in roadside eateries and food stalls in Egypt. Called Kushari, this dish is a combination of pasta, rice, and lentil with a spicy topping of tomato sauce and crispy fried onions. It is often served with a spoonful of cooked chickpeas on top and for those who cannot have their meals without a hint of meat, then stir in cooked chunks of chicken or lamb.

Also Try Apart from the all-time favourite Kushari, the other delicacies that Kusharina specialises in are Tamiya, the popular snack

which is similar to falafel.

Other favourites include authentic Egyptian Fatta with chicken and potatoes, roast lamb and veggies, Mouloukhiya, a stew cooked with chicken or lamb chunks and flavoured with coriander and garlic, and Egyptian style pasta and chicken.

Don’t miss the signature dish, Karkade. It is hibiscus tea made of dried red hibiscus flowers which is boiled in water and later sugar is added. The unique feature of this drink is that you can have it both

hot and cold. Along with freshly made homemade dips and pickles another speciality at Kusharina is stuffed zucchini called ma7shi.

Makroona bel bashameel or Macaroni Bechamel is ground meat mixture between two layers of macaroni smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce.

Don’t miss plateful of Baladi or vegetable salad, Dolma that is stuffed vine leaves, and Umm ali, the most sought-after dessert.

What’s Special: Kusharina is the only place in Muscat that specialises in Egyptian cuisine.

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ONE NGREDIENT INGREDIENT

FIVE WAYS

TURNIP BRAISED TURNIPS Take 10-15 small white turnips and peel them. Cut off the root and stem and parboil for 5 minutes and drain. Take 1/2 cup butter, 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon white pepper in a pan and add the boiled turnip. Place on high heat for about 30 to 35 minutes.

Serve hot.

MASHED TURNIP Take 500g turnip, peel and cut into cubes. Boil water in a pan and add turnips and cook for about 20-25 minutes.

Drain water. Add 2-3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon salt.

Mash the turnips with butter and seasonings using a potato masher, until it gets a soft consistency. Serve warm.

TURNIP STEW Peel and cut 8-10 turnip roots in large cubes and boil in water for 10-15 minutes. Separately make roux (ďŹ&#x201A;our and fat cooked together used to thicken sauces) with ďŹ&#x201A;our and oil until brown. In another pan take 1/2 cup oil in a pan and add 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 1-2 garlic, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, all chopped, and cook until tender. Add 2 cans of tomato paste and the turnip and cook for a while. Add roux mixture and add the turnip roots and cook until tender and the gravy is thick. Serve with rice.

TURNIP SOUP Combine six medium turnips, peeled and sliced, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper and bring to a boil until turnips are tender. Once cool blend the mixture.

Stir 1/4 cup whipping cream into it and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Serve hot with breadsticks or croutons.

TURNIP CURRY Take 500g turnips and chop into medium size pieces. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a pan and add cumin, fenugreek, and asafoetida seeds. Once it crackles add 2 chopped tomatoes and stir for a minute.

Add the chopped turnip, 1/3 cup green peas, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon chilli powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, and salt. Add a cup of water and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Add 2 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon ginger and mix well. Serve hot.

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Oman Crude (October delivery) edged up $1.37 cents to $44.84 per barrel on Monday. The average price of Oman Crude (September delivery) was $43.40 per barrel - $3.20 higher than August delivery. – ONA

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GOLD PRICES*

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Forex rates vs OMR1* US Dollar ................................. 2.58 Euro ............................................ 2.30 Pound ...........................................1.99 Indian Rs ............................. 173.55 Pakistan Rs ........................267.38 Bangla Taka......................200.84

Indian Rs ...................................173.60 Pakistan Rs ............................. 271.60 Sri Lanka Rs .................................. N/A Bangla Taka........................... 203.50 Phil Peso .................................... 121.05

Muscat 24ct per gm (OMR) ........ 17.10

Oman Crude............. (Spot) ........ $43.70 Dubai Crude ............. (Spot) ........$43.85 Murban Crude ........ (Spot) ........$45.05 Arabian Light ......... (Spot) ........$43.98 N.Sea Brent............... (Spot) ........$46.94 West Texas Int ....... (Spot) ........$44.46

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Islamic banks’ share in financing grows

Muscat 22ct per gm (OMR) .......16.35 Dubai 24ct per gm (Dh) ........... 162.00 Dubai 22ct per gm (Dh) .............152.25 * Rates as of August 15 Source: Malabar Gold & Diamonds

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Omantel to pay 40% interim dividend Times News Service

Such robust growth indicates that Shariacompliant banks in Oman have been able to establish themselves in the market and are able to overcome teething problems.

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businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman’s Islamic banks and window operations are showing a robust growth, with these institutions now constituting 9.81 per cent (or OMR2,103.8 million) of the total financing of all banks put together (OMR21,451.9 million) by the end of June this year.

Such robust growth in Islamic finance indicates that Shariacompliant banks have been able

to establish themselves in the market and are able to overcome teething problems.

Two Islamic banks and window operations of conventional banks have launched innovative products to attract Omani customers, besides opening scores of branches in different parts of the country.

In fact, Islamic banks and window operations recorded a robust growth of 52.69 per cent (or OMR726 million) in incremental finance for the 12-month period

ending June 2016 at OMR2,103.8 million, against OMR1,377.8 million for the same period of last year, according to the latest monthly report released by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) on Monday.

Likewise, total customer deposits held by Islamic institutions surged 55.12 per cent (or OMR652.6 million) to touch OMR1,836.5 million by the end of June, up from OMR1,183.9 million in the same period last year.

Deposits of Islamic institutions constituted 9.16 per cent of the total deposits of all banks put together at OMR20,054.1 million by the of June.

There has been a considerable increase in the number of branches and assets held by these entities ever since these institutions started operations more than two-and-a-half years ago.

Islamic banks are opening up new segments and players and

thus adding to the competitive environment, not only in terms of efficiency and innovation, but also by providing consumers the benefit of choosing between both conventional and Islamic banking products.

An important focus area for Islamic banks now is small and medium enterprises. Sharia-compliant institutions are also focusing on creating awareness about Islamic products among potential customers.

In Oman, two Islamic banks— Bank Nizwa and the Alizz Islamic Bank—and window operations of six conventional banks had a total of 60 branches spread across the country by the end of December 2015.

The total assets of Islamic banks and windows were pegged at OMR2,650.2 million as of the end of June this year, reflecting an increase of OMR817.6 million or 44.61 per cent from a year ago.

MUSCAT: Majority state-owned Oman Telecommunications Company’s (Omantel’s) board has approved a proposal to distribute an interim dividend of 40 per cent of the paid up capital to shareholders.

The record date for dividend payment is August 31 and is based on the mandate of the general assembly of the company held on March 24, 2016, the majority stateowned telecom company said in a disclosure statement.

The company’s board also approved its financial results for the first half of 2016. Omantel achieved a 9 per cent growth in net profit to OMR66.8 million for the first half of 2016, against OMR61.3 million for the same period of last year. Total revenue grew by 5.9 per cent to OMR271.6 million for the first half, up from OMR256.6 million a year ago.

Also, operating expenses of the company recorded a marginal

– Times file picture

2.4 per cent growth to OMR77.7 million for the first half of 2016, compared with the same period last year.

The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) were OMR138.6 million, rising from OMR125.7 million last year and registering a 10.3 per cent jump.

CRUDE SUPPLIES

Oil prices rise to three-week high on Opec supply freeze speculation LONDON: Oil prices climbed above $45 a barrel in New York for the first time in three weeks amid speculation that crude producers will revive talks to stabilise prices.

Futures rose as much as 1.4 per cent after climbing 6.4 per cent last week as Saudi Arabia signalled it’s prepared to discuss stabilising markets at informal Opec discussions next month. Russia is open to talks for a joint output freeze “if necessary,” Energy Minister Alexander Novak told Saudi Arabian newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat.

US producers added rigs for a seventh week, the longest run since 2014, according to Baker Hughes data on Friday.

Oil has rebounded more than 10

per cent since closing below $40 a barrel and tumbling into a bear market earlier this month. Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid Al Falih said in a statement last week that talks with Opec members and other producers may result in action to stabilize the market, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency.

“A freeze would only be a boost to market sentiment,” Mike Wittner, head of oil market research at Societe Generale, said in a report. “A freeze would not have any impact on actual crude supply.”

WTI for September delivery rose as much as 64 cents to $45.13 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, the highest since July

21, and was at $45.08 at 9:03am in London. Prices advanced $1 to settle at $44.49 a barrel on Friday, the highest since July 21. Total volume traded was about 28 per cent below the 100-day average.

US rigs Brent for October settlement added as much as 64 cents, or 1.4 per cent, to $47.61 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange. The contract increased 2 per cent to close at $46.97 on Friday. The global benchmark crude traded at a $1.76 premium to WTI for October delivery.

Rigs targeting crude in the US increased by 15 to 396, the highest level since February, according

POST-BREXIT

UK firms cautious on jobs, price of home for sales fall LONDON: British employers have turned more cautious about hiring and the price of homes for sale fell by the most since late 2015, according to surveys that added to signs the economy has stumbled since the Brexit referendum.

But shoppers seem to have brushed off the shock of the June vote to leave the European Union, another survey showed, suggesting consumer spending will soften the hit.

Many economists believe Britain is heading for a recession followed by years of slow growth because of uncertainty about its future trading relationship with the EU.

FALLING DEMAND: Also on Monday, property website Rightmove said asking prices of homes for sale in England and Wales fell in August by the most since November, as post-Brexit uncertainty added to the usual summer lull. — Bloomberg file picture

Cut interest rates Earlier this month, the Bank of England cut interest rates and took other measures to soften the impact of Brexit, which it believes will push up the unemployment rate sharply.

One of Monday’s surveys showed the proportion of employers expecting to increase staffing over the next three months dropped from 40 per cent before the vote to 36 per cent after it.

The CIPD, a human resources group, and staffing firm Adecco Group UK & Ireland, also said one in five employers expected to reduce investment in training and skills as a result of Brexit, which will push up the cost of imports

because of the fall in the value of the pound.Seven per cent planned to invest more.

“While many businesses are treating the immediate postBrexit period as ‘business as usual’ and hiring intentions overall still remain positive, there are signs that some organisations, particularly in the private sector, are preparing to batten down the hatches,” CIPD acting chief economist Ian Brinkley said.

Also on Monday, property website Rightmove said asking prices of homes for sale in England and Wales fell in August by the most since November, as post-Brexit uncertainty added to the usual

summer lull. The biggest drop was in London, where asking prices fell by 2.6 per cent from July.

But there were fresh signs that Britain’s consumers, who helped propel the economy between 2013 and this year, were taking the referendum result in their stride.

The number of shoppers on high streets rose slightly in July compared with a year ago, retail data firm Springboard and the British Retail Consortium said.

Last week, a separate BRC survey showed spending in shops rose in July at the fastest pace in six months, despite a plunge in consumer confidence. — Reuters

to data from Baker Hughes. The current cycle of low oil prices will end by late-2017, while a balancing of the market will take place next year, Russia’s Novak said in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat.

Venezuela has begun coordinating efforts among Opec members and producers outside of the group including Russia, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on state television. Nigeria will pump no more than 1.5 million barrels a day of oil this year as sustained attacks by militants have damaged infrastructure including its biggest export terminal, Minister of State for Petroleum Emmanuel Kachikwu said in an interview Friday.

— Bloomberg News

VITAL RESOURCE: Rigs targeting crude in the US increased by 15 to 396, the highest level since February, according to data from Baker Hughes. Explorers have now added 66 rigs since June 24, led by rising activity in the Permian Basin. — Bloomberg News

B2

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016

MARKET MSM index in red zone

OMAN STOCKS

MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ........................................ 5,917.32 ...............5,906.71 ....................5,906.71 ................... 5,909.73.................. -3.02 .................. -0.05 Financial Index ..................................... 7,659.41 ............... 7,639.17 ................... 7,640.02 ...................7,648.30..................-8.28 ...................-0.11 Industrial Index .................................... 7,601.15 ...............7,595.27 ....................7,595.27 ....................7,596.13.................. -0.86 .................. -0.01 Services Index ...................................... 3,208.97 ...............3,201.15 ....................3,201.17 ...................3,209.52.................. -8.35 .................. -0.26 MSM SHARIAH INDEX.......................897.99 ..................896.38 .......................897.45 .......................896.19.................... 1.26 ................... 0.14 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 17,002,492 ................. 3,698,028 .....................841 ................17,326,181,050 .................. 8 ......................15 .................... 25 .........................48

The top gainer was Oman Orix Leasing, up by 3.45%, while the top loser was Al Hassan

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 15

Engineering with a loss of 2.50% 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: Amid higher than usual volumes, the MSM 30 Index declined marginally by 0.05 per cent to close at 5,906.71 points. The MSM Sharia Index ended at 897.45 points, up by 0.14 per cent.

Bank Nizwa was the most active stock in terms of volume while Bank Muscat led in terms of turnover. Monday’s top gainer was Oman Orix Leasing, up by 3.45 per cent, while the top loser was Al Hassan Engineering with a loss of 2.50 per cent.

As many as 841 trades were executed on Monday, generating turnover of OMR3.69 million with 17 million shares changing hands. Out of 48 traded securities, eight advanced, 15 declined and 25 remained unchanged. GCC and Arab investors were net buyers to the tune of OMR162,000, followed by Omani investors at OMR157,000. Foreign investors, who were net sellers, sold shares amounting to OMR319,000.

Financial Index declined by 0.11 per cent to close at 7,640.02 points. Oman Orix Leasing, Al Izz Bank, Bank Muscat and Oman & Emirates Holding gained by 3.45 per cent, 2.94 per cent, 1.54 per cent and 0.69 per cent, respectively. Bank Sohar, Al Madina Takaful, Oman United Insurance, Global Financial Investment and Al Batinah Development declined by 2.25 per cent, 1.35 per cent, 1.31 per cent, 1.12 per cent and 1.01 per cent, respectively.

Industrial Index was stable at 7,595.27 points, down by 0.01 per cent. Construction Materials and Gulf International Chemicals gained 3.03 per cent and 1.50 per cent, respectively. Al Hassan Engineering, Oman Ceramics, National Aluminium and Al Jazeera Steel declined by 2.50 per cent, 0.99 per cent, 0.96 per cent and 0.37 per cent, respectively.

Services Index retreated 0.26 per cent to close at 3,201.17

points. Oman Education & Training and Oman Telecommunications Company gained 2.16 per cent and 0.30 per cent, respectively. Renaissance Services, OIFC, Al Batinah Power and Phoenix Power declined by 2.13 per cent, 1.48 per cent, 1 per cent and 0.65 per cent, respectively.

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

OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 2,964,761 ... 1,174,593...................144 ........... 0.390 ...........0.400 ...........0.390........... 0.396 .............0.390 ........... 0.006............. 1.538 ................0.396..............0.394...................0.396..................988,515,102 ........0.100 OM0000002028 ...........GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS ............ 965,650 .........260,726..................... 30 ........... 0.270 ...........0.270 ...........0.270........... 0.270 .............0.266 ........... 0.004............. 1.504 ................0.270..............0.267...................0.270 ...................5,670,000 ..........0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING........... 1,059,977 .......154,591..................... 39 ............0.145 ........... 0.146 ...........0.145 ........... 0.146 ............. 0.145.............0.001 ............. 0.690 ................0.146 .............. 0.145...................0.146....................17,793,750 .........0.100 OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION ........................ 204,400 ........ 336,251......................31 ............1.650 ........... 1.650 ...........1.640............1.645 .............1.640 ........... 0.005............. 0.305 ................1.650 .............. 1.645...................1.650................1,233,750,000 ......0.100 OM0000001418 ............RAYSUT CEMENT ........................................................ 37,670 ............ 54,622..................... 10 ............1.450 ........... 1.450 ...........1.450 ............1.450 ............. 1.450............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.450 ............. 0.000...................1.450................. 290,000,000 .......0.100 OM0000001483............NATIONAL BANK OF OMAN ................................. 277,000 ............70,635........................7 ........... 0.255 ........... 0.255 ...........0.255........... 0.255 .............0.255 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.255..............0.255...................0.257..................376,069,225........0.100 OM0000001509............DHOFAR INT.DEV.AND INV. HOLD........................2,000 ..................720........................1 ........... 0.360 ...........0.360 ...........0.360........... 0.400 .............0.400 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.360..............0.362...................0.400 ..................98,560,000.........0.100 OM0000001517 ............HSBC BANK OMAN .................................................... 700,000........... 72,100.....................24 ............0.103 ........... 0.103 ...........0.103........... 0.103 .............0.103............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.103 ..............0.102...................0.103..................206,032,217........0.100 OM0000001749 ............OMAN CEMENT .......................................................... 184,858 ........... 86,884......................17 ........... 0.470 ........... 0.472 ...........0.470........... 0.470 .............0.470 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.470..............0.470...................0.472.................. 155,510,174 ........0.100

Emerging stocks advance Emerging markets advanced as traders speculated the United States will keep rates lower for longer, with stocks extending gains to a one-year high and Russia’s ruble led currencies higher as oil advanced.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose for an eighth day after capping a fifth weekly advance. Speculation of more property takeovers lifted shares in Shanghai to the biggest gain since May. The rouble climbed as oil advanced for a third day, while the Thai baht strengthened after data showed the nation’s economy grew more than estimated.

Malaysian bonds rose, with the yield on the 10-year notes falling to the lowest since the debt was sold in May. Developing-nation stocks are extending the longest streak of weekly gains since 2014 as crude’s recovery and optimism that the world’s major central banks will take steps to support growth buoy demand for higheryielding assets.

Traders scaled back bets for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year after reports last week showed US retail sales were little changed.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index climbed 0.3 per cent to 912.67 in London, extending this year’s gain to 15 per cent. Traders see a 42 per cent chance that the Fed will raise interest rates in December, down from 49 per cent, on Thursday futures data show.

-United Securities/Bloomberg News

OM0000002168............AL ANWAR CERAMIC TILES ............................... 100,146............ 22,533........................5 ........... 0.225 ...........0.225 ...........0.225........... 0.225 .............0.225 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.225............. 0.222...................0.225 ..................66,648,078.........0.100 OM0000002200 ...........AHLI BANK .................................................................... 100,160.............18,930........................4 ............0.189 ........... 0.189 ...........0.189 ........... 0.189 ............. 0.189............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.189 ..............0.180...................0.189..................269,331,831 ........0.100 OM0000002226 ...........AL JAZEERA SERVICES ............................................55,370 .............11,345..................... 10 ........... 0.205 ...........0.205 ...........0.204 .......... 0.205 .............0.205 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.204 ............ 0.204...................0.206 ..................12,546,876 .........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING ...............3,000 ..................429........................1 ............0.143 ........... 0.143 ...........0.143 ........... 0.142 .............0.142 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.143 .............. 0.141...................0.143...................12,780,000 .........0.100 OM0000002820 ...........GULF INVESTMENT SERVICES ......................... 275,796............34,940..................... 28 ............0.126 ........... 0.127 ...........0.126............0.127 ............. 0.127............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.126 .............. 0.125...................0.127.................... 7,473,089 ..........0.100 OM0000003000 ...........ALMAHA PETROLEUM PRODUCTS MAR. .........5,000 ...............7,400........................1 ............1.480 ........... 1.480 ...........1.480........... 1.480 .............1.480............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.480 ..............1.450...................1.480..................102,120,000........0.100 OM0000003281............TAAGEER FINANCE .....................................................8,900 ...............1,086........................3 ............0.122 ........... 0.122 ...........0.122........... 0.122 .............0.122 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.122..............0.120...................0.122...................30,937,980 .........0.100 OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 785,604 ............83,013..................... 29 ............0.106 ........... 0.107 ...........0.105 ........... 0.106 .............0.106 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.105 ..............0.105...................0.106...................30,737,948 .........0.100 OM0000003968 ...........OOREDOO....................................................................... 177,500.......... 133,450......................15 ............0.752 ........... 0.752 ...........0.748 ........... 0.752 ............. 0.752............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.748 ..............0.744...................0.748..................489,510,061 ........0.100 OM0000004735 ...........SEMBCORP SALALAH..................................................2,000 ..................480........................1 ........... 0.240...........0.240 ...........0.240 .......... 0.237 .............0.237 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.240 .............0.234...................0.245 .................226,233,552 .......0.100 OM0000004933 ...........AL SUWADI POWER .................................................... 76,163 .............15,085........................5 ............0.198 ........... 0.199 ...........0.198 ........... 0.198 ............. 0.198............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.198 ............. 0.200...................0.210..................141,452,455 ........0.100 OM0000005005 ...........ALMAHA CERAMICS .................................................... 3,354 ............... 1,597........................1 ............0.476 ........... 0.476 ...........0.476........... 0.480 .............0.480 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.476..............0.456...................0.476...................25,200,000 ........0.100 OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ........................ 162,900 ............ 43,711......................16 ........... 0.269 ...........0.270 ...........0.268........... 0.268 .............0.269 ...........-0.001 ........... -0.372 ...............0.268..............0.268...................0.269 ..................33,472,653 .........0.100 OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 170,700.............33,535..................... 27 ............0.196 ........... 0.197 ...........0.196 ............0.196 ............. 0.197............-0.001 ........... -0.508 ...............0.196 ..............0.196...................0.197...................34,300,482.........0.100 OM0000002549 ...........BANK DHOFAR ............................................................ 152,798............38,200........................4 ........... 0.250 ...........0.250 ...........0.250........... 0.250 .............0.252 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.794 ...............0.250..............0.246...................0.254 ................ 424,800,350 .......0.100 OM0000001319 ............NATIONAL ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS ............. 380,484 ........... 78,420......................41 ........... 0.205 ...........0.208 ...........0.205........... 0.206 .............0.208 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.962 ...............0.207............. 0.206...................0.208 ....................6,915,719...........0.100 OM0000004925 ...........AL BATINAH POWER................................................ 189,892............. 37,614........................7 ............0.199 ........... 0.199 ...........0.196 ........... 0.198 .............0.200 ...........-0.002 ........... -1.000 ...............0.198 .............. 0.196...................0.198...................133,627,711 ........0.100 OM0000002366 ...........AL BATINAH DEV. INV. HOLDING .........................47,911 ...............4,688........................9 ........... 0.099 ...........0.099 ...........0.097........... 0.098 .............0.099 ...........-0.001 ............-1.010................0.097..............0.097...................0.098....................2,940,000..........0.100 OM0000003125 ............GLOBAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ..................20,192 ...............3,570........................6 ............0.178 ........... 0.178 ...........0.176 ............0.177 ............. 0.179............-0.002 ............-1.117 ................0.176 .............. 0.176...................0.178 ...................35,400,000.........0.100 OM0000001087............OMAN UNITED INSURANCE ............................... 118,077 .............35,659......................12 ........... 0.302 ...........0.302 ...........0.302........... 0.302 .............0.306 ...........-0.004 ........... -1.307 ...............0.302............. 0.300...................0.302 ..................30,200,000 ........0.100 OM0000004768 ...........AL MADINA TAKAFUL............................................... 57,954 ...............4,257........................9 ........... 0.074 ........... 0.074 ...........0.073........... 0.073 .............0.074 ...........-0.001 ............-1.351 ................0.074..............0.073...................0.074...................12,775,000 .........0.100 OM0000001525 ............OMAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE.............. 471,410............94,282..................... 27 ........... 0.200...........0.200 ...........0.200 .......... 0.200 .............0.203 ...........-0.003 ............-1.478................0.200 .............0.198...................0.200 ................. 40,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES ..................................... 325,213............ 89,700..................... 33 ........... 0.280...........0.280 ...........0.275........... 0.276 .............0.282 ...........-0.006 ........... -2.128 ...............0.275..............0.272...................0.275...................82,462,638.........0.100 OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................ 599,345 .........104,567..................... 34 ............0.175 ........... 0.175............0.174 ............0.174 ............. 0.178............-0.004 ........... -2.247 ...............0.174 .............. 0.173...................0.174 ..................279,182,885........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 10,686,185 ..3,109,611................... 631 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......33........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000001723 ............OMAN ORIX LEASING ..................................................7,951 .................. 954........................2 ............0.120 ........... 0.120 ...........0.120........... 0.120 ............. 0.116 ............ 0.004............. 3.448 ................0.120.............. 0.118...................0.124...................30,124,728 .........0.100 OM0000001368 ............CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IND. .................. 142,403 ............. 4,842......................12 ........... 0.034 ...........0.034 ...........0.034........... 0.034 .............0.033 ............0.001 ............. 3.030 ................0.034..............0.033...................0.034 ...................2,890,000..........0.100 OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK.............................................. 869,210 ............60,551..................... 30 ........... 0.069 ...........0.070 ...........0.069........... 0.070 .............0.068 ........... 0.002............. 2.941 ................0.069..............0.069...................0.070...................70,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000002580 ...........OMAN EDU. & TRIN. INV. .......................................... 10,650 ...............2,014........................2 ............0.190 ........... 0.190 ...........0.175 ........... 0.189 ............. 0.185............ 0.004............. 2.162 ................0.175 .............. 0.176...................0.192...................13,230,000 .........0.100 OM0000001046............PACKAGING CO. LTD ................................................. 20,000 ............40,200........................1 ............2.010 ........... 2.010 ...........2.010........... 2.010 .............2.010 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................2.010..............2.010...................0.000 ...................6,030,000 ..........1.000 OM0000001400 ...........OMAN FLOUR MILLS .................................................12,000 ...............7,296........................3 ........... 0.608 ...........0.608 ...........0.608........... 0.608 .............0.608 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.608..............0.604...................0.620 ..................95,760,000 .........0.100 OM0000001566 ............OMAN FISHERIES ..................................................... 132,158 ...............8,596......................11 ........... 0.065 ...........0.066 ...........0.065........... 0.065 .............0.065 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.065..............0.064...................0.065....................8,125,000 ..........0.100 OM0000002333 ...........SALALAH PORT SERVICES ....................................... 1,000 ...................616........................1 ............0.616 ........... 0.616 ...........0.616 ........... 0.648 .............0.648 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.616 .............. 0.616...................0.620 .................116,534,635 ........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 4,190,300......327,804.....................90 ........... 0.078 ........... 0.079 ...........0.078........... 0.078 .............0.078 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.078..............0.077...................0.078..................117,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ...................................................... 801,681 .......... 121,928..................... 30 ............0.152 ........... 0.153 ........... 0.151 ............0.152 ............. 0.153............-0.001 ........... -0.654 ...............0.152 ...............0.151...................0.152..................222,315,422........0.100 OM0000002689 ...........OMAN CERAMIC COMPANY .................................... 8,663 ...............3,469........................6 ........... 0.404...........0.404 ...........0.400 .......... 0.400 .............0.404 ...........-0.004 ........... -0.990 ...............0.400..............0.390...................0.400 .....................756,878 ............1.000 OM0000002564 ...........AL HASSAN ENGINEERING.................................... 85,421 ............... 6,691..................... 10 ........... 0.079 ........... 0.079 ...........0.078........... 0.078 .............0.080 ...........-0.002 ........... -2.500 ...............0.078..............0.078...................0.079....................5,866,224 ..........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 6,281,437 ......584,962................... 198 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......12........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

SHIPPING

FIRST HALF

Danish firm warns against US protectionism COPENHAGEN: A. P. MoellerMaersk, a Danish conglomerate that owns the world’s largest container shipping company, is voicing concern as a potential shift in United States policy threatens to reduce global trade.

While Maersk assumes that no matter how the US presidential election ends, it probably “won’t have an effect on the contracts we have and the employment exposure we have in the US,” Trond Westlie, its chief financial officer, said any steps in a more protectionist direction would clearly hurt global economic growth.

“In general, trade barriers weaken global growth,” Westlie said in a phone interview on Friday. “Low trade barriers not only help trade growth, but also economic growth.”

With real-estate-magnateturned-politician Donald Trump blaming China and Mexico for American job losses, the tone in the US presidential race is more anti-trade than it’s been in decades. Democratic party nominee Hillary Clinton is also toughening her stance on globalisation,

UNDER THREAT: Maersk transports about 15 per cent of the manufactured goods that are sent across the globe each year, making it the world’s biggest container shipping line. – Bloomberg News

and has criticised the Trans-Pacific Partnership for failing to do enough to support American jobs.

Trump has gone so far as to call the pact a ‘disaster’ for the US. Westlie declined to comment on either candidate or on any specific elements in their proposals

as they vie for the presidency. But the government in Maersk’s home country of Denmark has been less restrained in voicing its concerns.

Foreign Minister Kristian Jensen says he’s “worried about what Trump has said.”

There are two things “in par-

ticular” that are grounds for unease, according to Jensen. “His anti-trade rhetoric” is one, while “the second issue is his security and defense policy, where he’s questioning Nato’s Article 5,” the minister said in an interview.

Trump has implied Nato mem-

bers would only get US assistance if they paid for the favour, while he has favoured Russian President Vladimir Putin without providing much insight into how he would shape US-Russian relations in practice. All the same, if US voters end up making Trump their president, “we will find a way to work with him,” Jensen said.

The World Bank has identified trade as a key means to fight poverty.

But since the global financial crisis, cross-border commerce has slowed, and in a report this year, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) estimated that trade grew less than 3 per cent for a fifth consecutive year.

It cited the “threat of creeping protectionism as many governments continue to apply trade restrictions,” in an April 7 report. Trade growth will reach 3.6 per cent next year, compared with a 5 per cent average since 1990, according to the WTO. Maersk transports about 15 per cent of the manufactured goods that are sent across the globe each year, making it the world’s biggest container shipping line.

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Top aluminum producer logs 21% net profit SHANGHAI: China Hongqiao, the world’s biggest aluminum maker, boosted net profit 21 per cent in the first half after expanding output and grabbing market share as some higher-cost rivals stayed shut. Its shares surged to the highest in more than a year.

Net income rose to 3.3 billion yuan ($496 million) in the six months to June, from 2.72 billion yuan a year earlier, the Shandong province-based company said.

Revenue gained 13 per cent to 25.4 billion yuan as output rose 28 per cent to 2.71 million metric tonnes, according to China Hongqiao.

While China’s aluminum industry benefited from a rise in domestic prices in the first half, they’re still lower on average than a year earlier, keeping pressure on higher-cost producers. China Hongqiao has been expanding supply even as China’s nationwide output and exports trail last year’s levels. The company is among the world’s lowest-cost producers.. - Bloomberg News

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Singapore home sales increase as prices drop SINGAPORE: The number of new homes sold in Singapore rose to the highest in a year in July, with buyers snapping up new projects after almost three years of price declines.

Developers sold 1,091 units last month, compared to 536 in June, according to data released on Monday by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). That’s the highest since July 2015, when 1,655 units were sold.

Singapore’s government has been steadfast in its commitment to cool the housing market, maintaining real estate tightening measures rolled out since 2009 even as the city-state’s home prices dropped for an 11th quarter.

An index tracking private residential prices fell 0.4 per cent in the three months ended June 30 from the previous quarter, capping the longest series of quarterly losses since 1975 when prices were first published, according to data from the URA last month.

Market rebounds It is too early to relax the curbs, as doing so could result in a market rebound, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said in February, while Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat reiterated that view in his budget speech in March, saying it was “premature” to loosen the restraints.

Nicholas Mak of SLP International Property Consultants warned that the data series is volatile and there will be fewer projects offered in coming months because the government sold less land to developers in 2015. Home values have dropped 9.4 per cent from the peak in 2013. — Bloomberg News

Plummeting oil prices take toll on profits of GCC firms five years.

For companies operating in energy and industrial sectors, lower realisations for petrochemical products and stronger currency has affected margins; intense competition leading to declining average revenue per user (ARPU), saturated market and foreign exchange losses have restrained profit margins for telecommunication service providers.

Fall in corporate profits and net margins have resulted in slower economic growth in the region and reduced government spending

MUSCAT: Corporate profits and net margins, at an aggregate level, have shown a downward trend for most sectors in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as they continue to face headwinds from plummeting oil prices, according to Marmore Mena Intelligence, a research subsidiary of Kuwait Financial Centre ‘Markaz’.

This has resulted in slower economic growth in the region and reduced government spending. However, the aggregate profit margin conceals a broad divergence of trends among various sectors, said the report highlighting industries that enjoy high net profit margins across GCC. Interestingly, the net profit margins of large cap stocks (5year average of 17.5 per cent) in GCC were much higher than those of mid cap (5-yearr average, 9.9 per cent) and small cap stocks (5year average, 5.8 per cent. Outperformance is possible as most large caps such as Sabic, Qatar Indus-

GOVERNMENT PATRONAGE: Outperformance is possible as most large caps such as Sabic, Qatar Industries and Emaar Properties often enjoy extra government patronage in terms of contracts, access to raw materials and funding, said the report. – Bloomberg News

tries and Emaar Properties often enjoy extra government patronage in terms of contracts, access to raw materials and funding, it said.

Telecom companies The research note said the net margins varied widely among the sectors depending on the size of their operations. For instance, large-cap telecom companies like Emirates Telecommunications,

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Housing boom “The government has already announced a big stimulus package, so the next question is how the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will respond after its comprehensive policy review, which is sure to lead to a delay in its price target.”

On a quarter-on-quarter basis,

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Pressure on premier as Japan’s growth stalls TOKYO: Japan’s economic growth ground to a halt in AprilJune as weak exports and shaky domestic demand prompted companies to cut spending, putting fresh pressure on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to come up with policies that will produce more sustainable growth.

The weak reading underscores the challenges policymakers face in ending two decades of crippling deflation, as an initial boost from Abe’s stimulus programmes, dubbed ‘Abenomics’, appears to be quickly fading.

The world’s third-largest economy expanded by an annualised 0.2 per cent in the second quarter, less than the 0.7 per cent increase markets had expected and a sharp slowdown from a revised 2 per cent increase in January-March, Cabinet Office data showed on Monday.

“Overall it looks like the economy is stagnating. Consumer spending is weak, and the reason is low wage gains. There is a lot of uncertainty about overseas economies, and this is holding back capital expenditure,” said Norio Miyagawa, senior economist at Mizuho Securities.

Saudi Telecom and Ooredoo with their first mover advantage and government support, have enjoyed healthy double-digit margins while mid-cap telecom companies in the region were weighted down by poor performance from two operators — Vodafone Qatar and Mobile Telecommunications (Saudi Arabia). These two companies are relatively new entrants to the market and are yet to break-even.

Phenomenon of negative margins was witnessed largely in small-cap sector especially in companies operating in telecom, technology and energy sectors.

This could be because they are still establishing themselves to gain a foothold.

Profit margins in sectors such as basic materials, industrials, energy, utilities and telecommunication services were affected by various factors. Subdued activity in infrastructure space, softening real estate activity as evidenced by stagnating sales and prolonged working capital cycle has eroded margins for contractors, construction material providers such as cement and steel companies and infrastructure firms by 200bps to 800bps over the past

NBFCs and healthcare On the other hand, there are sectors that have bucked the trend and successfully expanded their margins as well. Firms in technology, financials – particularly Non-Banking Financial Corporations (NBFCs), healthcare and consumer non-cyclical sectors have all done well in the past five years. Margins for firms providing financial services such as loans, working capital, insurance, wealth management products and leasing solutions have expanded by 980bps in the past five years.

Food processing firms, retailers, wholesale distributors and traders for whom the consumer demand is resilient to vagaries of business cycle have also done well. Thus, profitability is just one part of the equation. Profitability along with growth, which can be sustained for long-term would add significant value to the shareholders. Identification of opportunities for growth thus assumes significant importance.

on the export-reliant economy.

“The breakdown of the data shows that gains in consumer spending lacked strength and exports fell a lot,” Finance Minister Taro Aso told reporters, adding the government will pursue structural reforms to address low potential growth.

Shinzo Abe. - Bloomberg News

gross domestic product showed no growth in April-June, compared to market expectations for a 0.2 per cent rise. Private consumption, which accounts for roughly 60 per cent of GDP, rose 0.2 per cent, slowing from a 0.7 per cent increase in the previous quarter.

Capital expenditure declined 0.4 per cent after a 0.7 per cent drop in the first quarter, suggesting that uncertainty over the global economic outlook and weak domestic markets are keeping firms from boosting spending.

Overseas demand shaved 0.3 percentage point off GDP, subtracting from growth for the first time in four quarters and underscoring the pain that stubbornly weak global demand is inflicting

Economic package In a glimmer of hope, housing investment jumped 5 per cent, the fastest rise since 2011, due in part to the BoJ’s ultra-loose monetary policy that has pushed down mortgage rates, a Cabinet Office official told reporters.

Abe’s cabinet this month announced an economic package with ¥13.5 trillion ($133 billion) in fiscal measures, hoping it would help the economy deflect external headwinds and sustain a moderate recovery. But the plan will take time to pay dividends and sceptics say there is not enough new spending.

The BoJ also expanded stimulus last month via a modest increase in purchases of risky assets, and it remains under pressure to do more in September, when it conducts a thorough assessment of the effects of its stimulus programme.

With prices still sliding despite three years of massive asset buying, the Bank of Japan’s policy review could put up for debate its target for expanding base money, sources say, which could mark an overhaul of its existing policy framework. - Reuters

China expects global economic growth to dominate G20 meet BEIJING: China expects next month’s summit of the G20 (Group of 20) which it is hosting will focus on boosting economic growth and other financial issues rather than disputes like the South China Sea, senior officials said on Monday.

The summit of the world’s 20 biggest economies in the eastern city of Hangzhou will be the highlight of President Xi Jinping’s diplomatic agenda this year, and the government is keen to ensure it proceeds smoothly.

The September 4-5 leaders’ meeting comes as clouds continue to hover over global growth prospects and worries about China’s own slowing economy. Last month’s meeting of G20 policymakers was dominated by the impact of Britain’s exit from Europe and fears of rising protectionism.

Yi Gang, a vice governor of the People’s Bank of China, said the summit will focus on how to stim-

ulate sluggish global economic growth through open, inclusive trade and the development of robust financial markets.

“We need to instil market confidence and ensure there are no competitive devaluations but rather let the market determine exchange rates,” Yi told a news briefing, adding this would be the first G20 to discuss foreign exchange markets in such detail.

Global capital flows The G20 will also discuss how to better monitor and respond to risks presented by global capital flows, he said. Despite increasingly protectionist rhetoric around the world, the G20 is strongly opposed to anti-trade and anti-investment sentiment, Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao said.

“We really do need to make sure that the people, the public, benefit from economic development and

growth. If people don’t feel like they are beneficiaries of economic development, if they don’t think their lot in life is improving, that’s when they start getting all kinds of ideas.”

But meetings between Xi and the leaders of countries including the United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia are all also expected to touch upon tricky subjects such as China’s increasingly assertive moves in the South China Sea, diplomats say.

China has refused to recognise an international court ruling over its claims there in a case brought by the Philippines.

Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong did not directly answer a question about whether the G20 was the right place to discuss the South China Sea, saying various countries always had their own agendas to push on issues of concern at such meetings. - Reuters

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FEATURE

Yahoo Mail and Messenger were once the gospel for all — be it teenagers, parents or teachers. Social media was yet to penetrate into lives of people and the Yahoo portal alone — once valued at $125 billion during the peak of the dot com revolution — brought us into a world we still cherish with much nostalgia STORY NISHANT ARORA

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ost of us who thronged cyber cafes in the late 1990s and a little into 2000s for surfing the internet, checking emails, night-long chats and online dating (for some lucky souls, though) can never forget the initiation into the World Wide Web, thanks to Yahoo.

Yahoo Mail and Messenger were once the gospel for all — be it teenagers, parents or teachers. Social media was yet to penetrate into our lives and the Yahoo portal alone — once valued at $125 billion during the peak of the dot com revolution — brought us into a world we still cherish with much nostalgia.

That United States wireless communications service provider Verizon bought Yahoo’s tottering internet business for a mere $4.8 billion definitely signals an end of an era. But is the move a little sunshine in the cloud for Yahoo?

“It is definitely a move to come up to the stature of Facebook and Google in the digital space but not desktops, specifically. End points don’t decide on the strategy nowadays and mobile, still to some extent, is relevant though. Unfortunately, telcom companies globally haven’t been able to make an impressive mark in the digital space beyond that of an enabler,” explained Faisal Kawoosa, Lead Analyst with CyberMedia Research (CMR), a market research firm.

“So it will be difficult for Verizon to grow big with such a legacy of telcos,” Kawoosa said. However, according to experts, the viable option for Verizon is now to marry online Yahoo assets with AOL, which it acquired last year for $4.4 billion. AOL has properties like ‘The Huffington Post’ and technology websites Techcrunch and Engadget — and now Yahoo Finance — which together can become a strong digital advertising platform for Verizon.

Combining these operations — and its own operations — may make Verizon stand next to internet behemoths like Google and Facebook. “The Yahoo acquisition will lead Verizon to firm up its operations in the digital ad space. Verizon will surely monetize both Yahoo and AOL operations to get the best out of this deal,”

Vishal Tripathi, research director at global market consultancy firm Gartner, said.

According to Kawoosa, another challenge now is that with Verizon’s acquisition, Yahoo becomes strong but only to a specific geography. He is not sure how it is going to compliment Yahoo’s global image.

“Apparently, the only synergy coming out is taking Yahoo services to a huge Verizon base but whether it will work significantly is yet to be seen,” Kawoosa said.

Is there any take-away for India here?

“The deal comes as good news for the talented Indian IT workforce. It will surely lead to more jobs at Yahoo facilities in the country as once the consolidation is done, Verizon will expand its businesses and India, which has a huge young consumer base, cannot be ignored,” Tripathi added.

Verizon’s main centre in Chennai and offices in Hyderabad and Bengaluru work towards providing voice and wireless communication solutions, data and the like.

Yahoo’s downsized Bengaluru centre looks after its websites and digital ad platforms.

There is no research and development work happening now.

Following the sale of its internet business, Yahoo will be left with its $41 billion stake in Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba, as well as Yahoo Japan. Photo-sharing website Flickr and the slowly growing microblogging and social networking website Tumblr are two Yahoo assets that show some promise for growth.

“Verizon has now got Tumblr, Flickr, Yahoo Sports and Yahoo News. With the consolidation, the deal may prove to be a sweet one for Verizon,” Tripathi said.

This month, Yahoo Mail introduced several new updates for iOS and Android operating platforms that are focused on allowing users to add a personal touch to their inbox. The new iOS and Android features are available in India too.

With the Verizon deal, the once-great Yahoo has a revival chance but for Kawoosa, “one can only offer services and can’t force users to make it their preferred choice”, especially at a time when internet usage is going through a massive churning and the spurt of smartphones and social media has changed the online habits of people. The world is interested too as Verizon has some really long distance to cover. - IANS

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A’Saffa chicken provides vital protein for growth A’Saffa Foods, the largest producer of Oman’s freshest chicken and allied products that are rich with natural nutrients and valuable vitamins, is steadily becoming more popular with consumers

MUSCAT: Independent nutritionists and scientists have long established that fresh chicken is a rich source of nutrients and vitamins which are vital not only to a healthy, balanced diet but for helping to strengthen the immune system of the body.

With the number of healthconscious customers who want to consume only the freshest of produce on a rise, A’Saffa Foods, the largest producer of Oman’s freshest chicken and allied products that are rich with natural nutrients and valuable vitamins, is steadily becoming more popular with con-

sumers, says a press release.

The health benefits of eating fresh chicken are enormous and every 100 grams of A’Saffa chicken breast can account for more than half of the recommended daily intake of protein. A’Saffa’s chicken is a superb source of lean, high quality protein which is an essential nutrient for growth and development and can also assist overweight people in losing weight fast.

For older people the proteins in fresh chicken can help against bone loss while it is also a rich source of niacin, a B-vitamin that helps to naturally protect the body against cancer. Together with Vi-

tamin B6 these play a vital role in helping the efficient metabolic activity of the body and help cardiovascular health.

Sidhartha Lenka, head of Marketing and Sales, A’Saffa Foods said, “International research shows that fresh chicken is extremely good for health, and what makes A’Saffa chicken even better is that our chicken are fed naturally using natural yellow corn and soya. A’Saffa chicken have ‘No growth hormones or steroid’, ‘No artificial flavours or preservatives’, and ‘No injection of water to increase weight of the birds’. Not just this, chicken at A’Saffa are raised

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in a safe, bio-secure and homogeneous environment, hence ensuring that the chicken are as close to being considered organic as possible.”

A key factor that a consumer must take into consideration while buying chicken is that the chicken imported from several other countries, takes months to reach the GCC, and can hence not be considered fresh. A completely homegrown Omani brand on the other hand - A’Saffa chicken comes fresh from the farms and reaches the nearest shopping outlet daily.

As the acknowledged market leader in the poultry sector in Oman, A’Saffa is a clear provider of valuable protein to an ever increasing number of families and individuals across Oman. Not just this, customers enjoy a healthy meal with A’Saffa chicken as they are fresh and naturally fed using real halal techniques (strictly Sharia compliant) that add to the health quotient of the chicken.

A’Saffa Foods farm facility at Thumrait, south of Oman is the Sultanate’s largest fully integrated poultry producer and its farms are built following stringent biosecurity measures, advanced scientific farm, health and feed management system making the farm a healthy environment for the disease-free growth of their birds. The plant is also certified to the highest international standards with the farm having achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) systems certifications.

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ISG CBSEi student achieves rare honour MUSCAT: Anushree S. Gupte, a student from Class XI CBSE International at Indian School Al Ghubra, was invited by the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) organisation to speak on its behalf at the Fifth Assembly of Educateurs sans Frontieres (EsF).

The EsF Assembly is a platform for revision of Montessori principles and practices with a social dimension. The assembly was attended by teachers, principals and other eminent speakers from all over the world.

Standing ovation At the event Anushree received a standing ovation for her exemplary eloquence and heart wrenching delivery of thoughts ideas, says a press release.

Anushree was a dais member at the MMUN conference held in Rome this year.

During the conference she was chosen to work alongside Judith Cunningham, executive director MMUN and Micheal Jacobson, chairman MMUN to provide a platform for students around their globe to put their ideas and thoughts into actions.

Focal point The platform will teach students how to make an action plan and how to implement it by acquiring the right funding from NGO’s and other investors.

She was hand-picked by Cunningham to be the focal point for developing the MMUN Bridge app and help promote the International Youth Earth Summit (iYES).

She was given the opportunity to speak about this new endeavour at the Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome during the MMUN conference and was asked to speak at the EsF alongside Andre Roberfroid, ex-deputy executive director of Unicef for programme and strategy planning, and Philip O’Brien, president of AMI and ex- senior adviser to the Elizabeth Glazer Paediatric Aids Foundation. The EsFwas held in Hyderabad, India from July 30 to August 13.

Anushree has always been a student par excellence. Her brilliant oratory, academic excellence and superb sporting skills have fetched many laurels over the years.

It is indeed an exceptional achievement for this young teen to express her opinions and ideas at such an august platform.

The management, staff and students of Indian School Al Ghubra wished Anushree all the best in all her future pursuits.

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TSC offers customers chance to win one-year free shopping MUSCAT: The Sultan Center’s (TSC) new ‘Scratch and Win’ campaign gives shoppers a chance to win one-year of free shopping at TSC plus a range of exciting prizes.

Any customer who spends OMR10 or more from August 9 to September 7 at any TSC stores will receive a scratch and win card.

Purchases for the same amount

made in the stationery department will entitle customers to receive two coupons, doubling their chance to win, says a press release.

Commenting on the promotion, Mahmoud Al Sheikh - marketing manager, stated, “This campaign is special because it gives one lucky shopper a chance to win a year’s worth of free shopping, it is our

way of showing appreciation to our customers for their continued patronage.”

The campaign has an impressive variety of prizes to appeal to all ages ranging from laptops, tablets, Marah Land tickets and so much more…. Visit TSC today, the more you shop the more chances you have to win.

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Al Hayat gynaecologist shares tips on lifestyle, fertility issues MUSCAT: Lifestyle of an individual can affect one’s life in many ways including fertility.

Dr R. Vinita Tyagi, gynaecologist at Al Hayat International Hospital, discusses on how changing the lifestyle may help a couple conceive without undergoing any therapy. According to her she has seen many couples conceiving simply by adopting a good lifestyle and following the laws of nature.

Social trends lead to differing child bearing and care. Most patients are not aware of the consequences. They start planning pregnancy often in their late 30`s or early 40`s. Age is a biological phenomenon which definitely affects female but does not spare males too. Advanced age of male especially when he crosses 40 years of age raises the risk of impaired quality of the sperms due to the DNA damages.

Through various lifestyle modifications and artificial reproductive techniques this can be overcome.

Hormone production, spermatogenesis and testes undergo changes

as man ages. The off springs of older father show a high prevalence of genetic abnormalities, childhood cancers and several neuropsychiatric disorders. Women are born with a fixed set of ova in their ovaries.

As they ovulate these ova are lost and in early 40’s their reserve is limited and the eggs produced are of poor quality. Advanced maternal age is associated with Down syndrome and birth defects along with many obstetrics complica-

tions and abortions. These aging women are often diagnosed with fibroids and endometriosis.

Obesity affects the fertility in several ways. Nearly 30-47% overweight women have irregular menses. The obesity is associated with increased complications during pregnancy and during delivery also. The risk of spontaneous abortion increases in obese women.

The high BMI is associated with polycystic disease which is a cause of infertility. Excess caffeine and consumption of alcohol is associated with infertility. Certain environmental toxins like lead, certain radiations like industrial microwave, pesticides, carbon monoxide from the exhausts have negative effect on fertility.

Dr Vinita advices assisted reproduction to those who are over 38 years and wants to conceive. Quit smoking – avoid passive smoking, lose weight, stop alcohol, regular moderate exercise and meditation for stress reduction, healthy diet rich in vitamin C, folic acid and Omega 3 fatty acid and DHA.

IS Muladha celebrates 70th Independence Day in style MUSCAT: Indian School Muladha commemorated the 70th Independence Day of India with much patriotic fervour and exuberance.

Siddique Hassan, the president of School Management Committee, was the chief guest of the occasion. Yakoob bin Al Braiki, Felix Vincent Gabriel, Sundaram Miller, Margaret Rodrigues, members of the School Management Committee, S. I. Shareef, Principal, V. S. Suresh, Dr Lekha O. C., vice principal - Co-curricular and Extra Curricular Coordinator, Harish T., academic supervisor, heads of various departments, staffs, students and parents attended the celebration, says a press release.

The solemn function started with a prayer song by the school choir. Siddique Hassan, accompanied by the principal and the dignitaries, unfurled the tricolour.

This was followed by the National Anthem of India. The chief guest was given a guard of honour by the three platoons of the members of the Student Council led by Afeef P. Siraj, school head boy, Aarya Ajith, head girl and Rania Arshad Kazi, chief coordinator with their spectacular march past.

In his address to the gathering, Siddique Hassan elaborated on

the significance of independence and unity in diversity. He urged the students to remember the invaluable contributions made by the freedom fighters, their sacrifice and efforts to take our country to great heights. He also exhorted the students to strive for peace, progress and prosperity of the nation and to follow the footsteps of those great people to live up to the expectations of the motherland and become worthy and responsible citizens of the country.

The school premises were adorned with tricolour flags, festoons, balloons and various charts

bringing to mind the sacrifices of the national leaders, the martyrs as well as the unsung heroes.

The ambience of the school resonated with national pride.

Melodious patriotic songs in Hindi sung by the school choir and the rhythmic patriotic dance performance by the students enthused the gathering.

Cash awards, gift vouchers and merit certificates were distributed to the winners of various Olympiads Siddique Hassan, Gabriel, Miller, Rodrigues and Shareef. The recipients of various prizes are Aiman Noman Chowdhury of Class VII, Devika Anitha Gopan of Class VIII, Anu Mariam Michael of Class II, Dencil Dani Anish of Class II, Seira Ann Fernandez of Class III, Adya Sathyanarayana of Class IV, Kevin Bala of Class IV, Majji Trisha Sai Reddy of Class IV, Meenakshi Binokumar of Class IV, Soham Arun Patole of Class IV and Amanda Jayachandra of Class XI A. The day celebrated with great pomp and grandeur paid tribute to the stalwarts of the nation facilitated in charging the young minds with deep feelings of love and reverence for the motherland. The programme concluded with the school anthem.

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ROUND-UP Muaawana introduces business service units

SAFETY PRODUCT

ECCO LED beacon lamps by EINT gaining popularity

premises upon request.

Muaawana’s fleet of vehicles was launched

by Khalid Muhammad Al Zubair, managing director of The Zubair Corporation at an event which was also attended by management executives from The Zubair Corporation and Zubair SEC

MUSCAT: In collaboration with Zubair Small Enterprises Centre (Zubair SEC), newly established business enterprise Muaawana officially introduced its fleet of maintenance service vehicles.

Muaawana’s fleet of vehicles was launched by Khalid Muhammad Al Zubair, managing director of The Zubair Corporation at an event which was also attended by management executives from The Zubair Corporation and Zubair SEC, says a press release.

Muaawana is a small business

enterprise established by Ali Said Abdullah Al Rashdi, a member of Zubair SEC, who is among the winners of the Centre’s Direct Support Programme for 2016.

Muaawana specialises in providing high quality maintenance services for different facilities including residential and commercial buildings.

Working with a proactive approach, Muaawana is known for its prompt response and professionalism. The company uses its fleet of vehicles to reach clients’

Zubair SEC endorsement The launch event comes as an endorsement by Zubair SEC, a social responsibility initiative of The Zubair Corporation, for the remarkable performance put up by Muaawana, under the supervision of its owner Ali Said Al Rashdi, since its establishment.

Commending the owner for his efforts, Khalid Al Zubair said, “We feel encouraged and delighted by the achievements of such young entrepreneurs who introduce innovative services to the market.

We recognise that they have been keenly putting all efforts to achieve credibility in the market and attain customer satisfaction. We believe that with the right guidance and due endorsement such start-up owners have a very good chance to grow their businesses to greater heights.”

Acknowledging The Zubair Corporation and Zubair SEC’s encouragement and support, Ali Al Rashdi said, “I believe that the Omani market has adequate space for many small businesses to grow and flourish, provided they deliver

top quality and highly competent services. At Muaawana, we always strive to maintain and excel at being through professionals. As we put our customers’ satisfaction at the top of our priorities, endorsement of large organisations such as The Zubair Corporation adds to our credential.”

As part of its main endeavour, Zubair SEC has been very active in steering business development opportunities for its members while empowering them to be equipped to face the market expectations.

Earlier in February this year, Zubair SEC had facilitated a services contract between Muaawana and INMA real estate development company – one of The Zubair Group companies - as part of the business development support efforts of Zubair SEC towards its members.

Zubair SEC has facilitated similar business development opportunities for its members in the past. It strongly believes that development and success of small and medium enterprise sector depends on the support large organisations provide to SMEs.

MUSCAT: With numerous world-class products and services under its belt, EINT Automotive is a successful division of WJ Towell and an industry leader in the automotive aftermarket segment in the Sultanate.

The EINT PLB division is the exclusive representative of ECCO USA, a pioneer in emergency lighting and audible warning equipment. Made in UK for commercial and emergency vehicles, ECCO warning lights is a division of the well-known ECCO Group.

Popularly used in Oman are the beacon lamps that come with a variety of applications including rotating beacons, flash beacons and magnetic beacons which feature smooth and quiet belt-driven rotators. It also incorporates unique free-form optical reflectors to maximise beam pattern and light output. Featuring smooth and quiet belt-driven rotators, all models come with numerable mounting options to choose from. ECCO’s light-bars find extensive usage among key country operators like the police, ambulance, fire and recovery and airports, says a press release.

ECCO’s LED beacon lights score significantly higher on the energy efficiency quotient as compared to the standard halogen lights. The ECCO LED beacon lights consume lesser electricity thereby having the capacity to last longer. ECCO LED lights offers long durability, high intensity but consumes less power. They are therefore not just

energy efficient but cost effective too. Suited for high temperatures and humidity, the ECCO LED lights remain unaffected under extreme temperatures. In addition, doing its part to the environment, ECCO LED beacon lights also help to reduce carbon footprints by lesser carbon-dioxide and sulphur oxide emissions.

ECCO Group focuses on quality products designed through continuous efforts on design and innovation. From beacons and light-bars to reverse alarms and warning lights, each item is designed to maximise vehicle visibility and reduce accidents all around the world. ECCO’s comprehensive product portfolio consists of beacons, mini-bars, light-bars, reversing safety systems, auxiliary lighting, sirens and speakers, work lamps, flood lights, amber warning lights, red/ blue warning lights, CCTVs and other lighting accessories.

“Being equipped with the correct and the most reliable safety products is one of the foremost steps in any project. With innumerable projects in progress and more heavy equipment in operation, it becomes essential to practice adequate warning and safety protocols,” said Shajahan Azeez, business operations manager, EINT Automotive.

“ECCO LED beacon lamps have been a trusted name in the industry, manufacturing the required safety and warning products that we are indeed proud to introduce to Oman.”

SPECIAL OCCASION

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

KR presents second new trailer to PSM holds grand ceremony to Sindbad Children’s Mobile Library celebrate Independence Day MUSCAT: The Khimji Ramdas Group donated a second new trailer to the Sindbad Children’s Mobile Library as part of its community outreach initiatives aimed at serving the Omani society.

Khimji Ramdas’s logistical support will help take the SCML storytelling drive to a larger audience across the different wilayats in Oman as it reinforces the importance of reading through interactive story-telling, says a press release.

Commenting on the company’s continued support of the SCML, Kanaksi Khimji said, “The Khimji Ramdas Group reveres and reiterates His Majesty’s deep commitment to education, which he eloquently sums up in these words, ‘We will teach our children, even if it is under the shade of trees, to ensure the growth and development of our beloved country.’ We are deeply committed to this noble cause, by taking every opportunity to collaborate on initiatives that lay emphasis on education.”

Nailesh Khimji, director, Khimji Ramdas added, “At the Khimji Ramdas Group we have a very powerful motto ‘In Your Triumph is Ours’. Education is an enabler for success in life. We are pas-

sionate about supporting efforts that make education accessible and learning an exciting opportunity for children across Oman.”

Thanking the Khimji Ramdas Group for their support, Hatim Al Taie, chairman, Al Roya’s Sindbad Children’s Mobile Library, said, “We are fortunate to have the continuous support of the Khimji Ramdas Group in assisting us

both logistically and in publishing, thereby giving our initiatives better reach and greater emphasis. We look forward to their continued support to make the SCML a success.”

The Sindbad Mobile Library vans and trailers are now at the Salalah Khareef festival with a stall designed especially for children to get inspired by interesting stories.

MUSCAT: Pakistan School Muscat (PSM) hosted a grand ceremony at Dr. A. Q. Khan Hall on August 14 to celebrate the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan.

Naheed Naveed Atif, deputy head of mission at Embassy of Pakistan, attended the occasion as the chief guest. Adnan Shahzad, chairman of BODs, members BODs, Attaullah Niazi, senior principal PSS, Khalid Jadoon, principal PSM, Munnazza Ghafoor, principal junior school, embassy officers, members of Pakistan Social Club, SMCs and a number of people from Pakistani community attended the occasion, says a press release.

The ceremony started with recitation from the Holy Quran. Later, the programme proceeded to the special supplication for the perpetual well-being and prosperity for Pakistan.

Khalid Jadoon welcomed and felicitated each Pakistani on the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan. He stressed the need for unity as a nation to make Pakistan one of the greatest countries on the globe. He appreciated the efforts put in by all the teachers, parents and students to bring about an outstanding IGCSE result.

Conveyed his heartiest wishes to the Pakistani community, Mo-

hammad Adnan Shahzad also welcomed the visitors and appreciated their presence on the occasion. He commended the hard work done by all to produce a great IGCSE result for PSM. The documentaries on the enlightening moments of achievers were shown to the audience, highlighting the fact that Pakistanis were working untiringly and accomplishing the distinctions all over the world in all areas making Pakistan a proud nation in the world.

Shuja Khaliq expressed his views on the topic ‘Each Pakistani child

holds a remarkable future of Pakistan’ whereas Salaman Tahir, in his oration, shared his ideas about ‘Freedom is Mine’. Usman Majeed filled the hearts of the audience with the relentless love for Pakistan with the song Aisi Zameen Aur Asmaan. A tableau was also presented by the PSM students of junior classes.

Appreciating the event conducted by PSM, Naheed highlighted the importance of full preparation and unwavering spirits to confront the upcoming challenges as a strong Pakistani nation.

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Jeep launches range of iconic 75th anniversary models in Sultanate These special editions are available to enthusiasts here in Dhofar Automotive showrooms, the exclusive dealers of Jeep in Oman

MUSCAT: Few brands possess a legacy as rich as Jeep, and the respect it commands can only be built by consistently launching iconic vehicles, time after time.

Visit any getaway in the Sultanate and you’ll frequently sight adventure seeking locals and expats behind the wheels of a customised Cherokee or off-roading in their Wranglers.

Jeep has now launched its special 75th anniversary editions in Oman as a tribute to the iconic models of yesteryears which have laid the foundation for today’s impressive line-up. These special edi-

tions are available to enthusiasts here in Dhofar Automotive showrooms, the exclusive dealers of Jeep in Oman, says a press release.

The special edition Wrangler Unlimited Sahara retailing at OMR19,900, features low-gloss Bronze 17-inch aluminium wheels along with bronze accented front grille, tow hooks and off-road bumpers. It also comes with power dome hood, premium sunrider soft top and a 6.5-inch touchscreen radio. It is available in six attractive colours namely sarge, black, bright white, billet silver, granite crystal and Mojave sand. The interiors are available in a special McKinley leather trim.

On the other hand, the 75th Anniversary Edition Grand Cherokee starting at OMR21,990, features low-gloss bronze 18-inch aluminium wheels, front end with distinctive mesh grille, refreshed front fascia and new headlamp design with tow hooks. It also comes with 8.4-inch touchscreen radio and ParkView Rear back up Camera.

The history behind every iconic model is fascinating. One of Jeep’s oldest icons is the CJ-5, launched in 1955. It was among the first true off-road vehicles produced by Jeep and was one of the first models to give its owners the freedom to re-

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Al Hashar launches shopping festival MUSCAT: Al Hashar Electronics, one of the Sultanate’s leading distributors of consumer electronics, home appliances, HVAC systems, modular kitchen units and storage solutions, has launched a month-long shopping festival, offering customers a never-before shopping experience complete with amazing deals, freebies and lucky draws.

Mega lucky draw The sale festival, named ‘Happy Shopping’, will extend up to September 8, and the mega lucky draw will be held on September 18, where five Finlux 55” Smart television sets will be given away absolutely free to the winners, says a press release.

The range of customer offers include free installation for every split/window AC and built-in appliance purchased during the festival period, and irresistible bundle offers, apart from the lucky draw.

Month-long promotion “At Al Hashar Electronics the top priority is always our customers.

Our corporate philosophy and sale strategies are defined by customer-focused principles. Happy Shopping, the month-long shopping festival, is yet another initiative from Al Hashar Electroncis aimed at sharing the joy of suc-

cess and achievements with our valued customers,” said Rajeev Sharma, the general manager of Al Hashar Electronics Easy financing options “To make shopping hassle-free, we have arranged easy finance options in association with leading banks,” added Sharma.

As part of the Happy Shopping festival, customers will get free juicer blenders on purchase of cookers, hoods, hobs and builtin ovens from Ariston, Ferre and MasterGas. Further, free irons are offered on washing machines and dryers from Ariston and Onida.

Happy Shopping festival offers are available at all Al Hashar Electronics showrooms and outlets across Oman, including Ruwi Central, Ruwi High Street, Oman Avenues Mall, Cool Zone – Al Ghubra, Sohar, Sur and Salalah.

The offers and discounts are applicable to the entire range of products and brands at Al Hashar Electronics which include cookers, ovens, stoves, hoods, hobs, a range of house appliances, washing machines, dryers, air-conditioners, water coolers, freezers and televisions from global brands such as Finlux, Ariston, Onida, Ferre, MasterGas, Lennox, Mitsubishi Electric, Morphy Richards, Hotpoint, and Rinnai.

move the top, doors and even the windshield. This made driving open-air a thrill like no other. The last CJ rolled off the assembly line in 1986, after which the Wrangler held on to the baton as the new offroad king. Retaining the boxy exterior, Wrangler became an heir of sorts to the iconic CJ. Thanks to its slotted grille and rugged off-road ability. The latest version of the

Wrangler continues to garner the respect and admiration of a wholenew generation of Jeep lovers.

Another iconic model that became a pioneer of sorts is the Jeep Wagoneer launched in 1963. The very concept of a luxury SUV was created by this iconic model. It featured many industry-firsts such as independent front suspension, automatic full-time 4x4 system and

was the first 4x4 to have automatic transmission. Today the vintage Grand Wagoneer has become a collectible with the Hunter Green Metallic Final Edition fetching a huge ransom. The last Grand Wagoneer was produced in 1991 and the Grand Cherokee carries on this legacy today and serves as the most luxurious member of the Jeep line.

With room for five, a car-like ride

and ample powertrain choices it rivals the luxury sedans of today.

Adding to this bevy of iconic beauties, Jeep brought in the Cherokee in 1974 which forever changed the appeal of the SUV category. It’s solid, boxy and brutish looks backed with powerful 4 or 6-cylinder engines, earned it a loyal following that remains strong even today. In fact, the original 1984 design was used up to the year 2001. The new version of Cherokee continues to make a strong statement in the SUV segment and features a bold-new, contemporary design.Looks like the cult-status ofthe Jeepbrand is only growing and is sure to attract a new legion of admirers every passing day.

Jeep is a division of FCA US (formerly Chrysler Group,), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

Standing tall, Dhofar Automotive, aims to establish the inherent appeal of their brands to secure a healthy market share for each of them. By leveraging the iconic personality of its brands: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Fiat Professional and Alfa Romeo; Dhofar Automotive is optimistic of a strong demand of these legendary vehicles.

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Three Bank Muscat Visa cardholders win Rio 2016 Olympic Games package During the offer period, the more the customers used Bank Muscat Visa cards, greater were the chances to win the exclusive package

MUSCAT: Three Visa cardholders of Bank Muscat have won a lifetime chance to experience the electrifying live action of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

The winners of the exclusive allexpenses-paid package to witness the world’s biggest sporting event are Maher Al Hajji, Tarun Khanduja and Mabkhut Said Faraj, says a press release.

The all-expenses-paid Olympic Games package includes return economy class air tickets for two to Rio de Janeiro, hotel accommodation for 4 nights and tickets to watch the Olympic Games events.

The Rio packages include one during the Games and two to witness the closing ceremony.

Value added service Providing a unique value added

service, the campaign, which ran till June 30, entitled Visa Bank Muscat debit and credit cardholders to pay with their cards in Oman or abroad and earn chances to enter a draw to win the exclusive Rio

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2016 Olympic Games package.

During the offer period, the more the customers used Bank Muscat Visa cards, greater were the chances to win the exclusive package. Each card transaction worth OMR5 equalled one chance.

Bank Muscat’s existing and new Visa credit and debit cardholders participated in the draw.

Oman is a sporting nation.

Hence, the unique opportunity offered to Bank Muscat Visa cardholders to witness the greatest sporting event endorses the national enthusiasm for sporting excellence. On a number of occa-

sions, Visa and Bank Muscat have joined hands to associate with high profile sporting events.

The Bank Muscat Visa Olympic Games campaign was promoted in all branches, offering winning chances to existing and new cardholders across the Sultanate. The bank’s partnership with Visa reflected yet another example of its commitment to delivering memorable experiences in reward to loyal customers. The campaign encouraged customers to pay by cards, underscoring the fact that payment by cards is both convenient and secure.

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BankDhofar supports GCC Forum for the Blind SALALAH: Reiterating its commitment to community well-being through supporting various social initiatives, BankDhofar has extended its support to the 11th GCC Forum for the Blind that was organised recently by Al Noor Association for the Blind – Salalah Chapter.

This year’s event was organised under the auspices of Sayyid Mohammed bin Sultan Al Busaidi, Minister of State and Governor of Dhofar, and it included various cultural and leisure activities, as well as training courses on modern technology and facilities available for the visually impaired, says a press release.

Sami Omar Al Zadjali, executive manager - Marketing & Corporate Communications at BankDhofar, highlighted the bank’s comprehensive social responsibility strategy and ongoing drive to support different segments of society in all parts of the Sultanate.

“Our participation in this fiveday event comes within the framework of our concentrated efforts to

cement BankDhofar’s role as a responsible organisation. We are committed to contribute to the development of the community through various activities and across all segments of society. Our CSR programmes are ongoing throughout the year and we have seen a growing response from the public to all our pro bono initiatives.”

The forum witnessed the participation of 46 visually challenged participants, representing all branches of the Al Noor Association for the Blind in different parts of the Sultanate, as well as

representatives of GCC blind associations. The forum provided an ideal opportunity for participants to share knowledge and experiences, and it included lectures, panel discussions, seminars and training course.

Earlier this year, BankDhofar introduced a number of CSR programmes such as Iftar campaign during the holy month of Ramadan to provide Iftar meals for families and individuals who need support of the community during the holy month. In another initiative, the bank joined hands with the Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs to give the opportunity to those who would like to donate or pay their Zakat via internet banking, mobile application, CDM network and direct cash deposit at all BankDhofar in all parts of Oman. The bank has also extended its support to the national symposium ‘Community Partnership for Safe Childhood’ that was organised by the Ministry of Education in Salalah.

Taking proactive steps to support the cause, BankDhofar announced its long term initiative for child safety in line with the symposium, ‘Our Children.. Our Responsibility’.

Additionally, BankDhofar supported a photography exhibition for orphans from the Child Care Centre in line with its ‘Our Children, Our Responsibility’ CSR initiative.

BankDhofar strongly believes in supporting the local community and works to promote such initiatives among its employees and customers. The bank provides a platform for those who would like to contribute to the wellbeing of the society via voluntary work or by donations. It has partnered with a number of pro bono organisations in different parts of the Sultanate, including: Dar Al Atta’a, Oman Association for the Disabled, Oman Charitable Organisation, Association of Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities, Environment Society of Oman, Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, etc.

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Bank Sohar extends its support to ORSA MUSCAT: Under the framework of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, Bank Sohar reinforced its commitment to spreading awareness on road safety by extending its support to the Oman Road Safety Association (ORSA) and its newly launched awareness campaign on road safety.

The new support comes in line with His Majesty’s directives towards road safety and the emphasis given to lowering the death toll on Oman’s roads. The campaign will include road safety awareness road shows that will visit locations in different governances in the country over the course of the remainder of 2016. This donation marks 11th CSR-related contribution from the bank this year, says a press release.

The donation cheque was handed over to ORSA at the launch event of the road safety campaign at the Public Theatre of the Salalah Tourism Festival. The cheque was handed over to Amer Nasser Al Matani, chairman of the Board of Oman Road Safety Association

by Mazin Mahmood Al Raisi, senior AGM & head of Marketing and Customer Experience at Bank Sohar and in the presence of Amur Said Al Amri, senior chief branch manager of the Salalah Branch.

Commenting on the need to contribute to road safety issues in the country, Munira Abdulnabi Macki, GM of HR and Corporate Support at Bank Sohar said, “Being a successful leader in the corporate world requires a sound vision that involves giving back to the community and being an integrated member of the society. In line with this ideology, we continue to work in collaboration with various public, private and non-government organisations and associations to help support the community as

well as raise awareness on key topics. One such recurring topic that has always been of keen focus to the bank is road safety, especially with families and children.

“Important road shows such as these from organisations such as ORSA, whose initiatives we continually supported over the years, teach the community the key aspects of road safety and the importance of adhering to the rules of the road. By continually doing so year after year, we will definitely have a positive impact on our society in

the long run. We hope this donation will help ORSA in effectively driving these messages home and contribute towards making the country’s roads safer.”

The donation by Bank Sohar will help fund the safety awareness roadshows to be conducted

by ORSA over the course of the remainder of 2016. Over these next four months, the roadshow will visit different governorates of the country targeting primarily families and children’s in the community, the aim of the road shows is to highlight responsible driving techniques for young drivers as well as key aspects of passenger and pedestrian safety in the Sultanate.

Thanking Bank Sohar for its support Amer Nasser Al Matani said, “We are grateful towards Bank Sohar for their continued support with each passing year as well as their own efforts in spreading awareness on road safety.

“The jingle they launched earlier this year was a wonderful gesture that has proved to be extremely popular in the community.

We hope even more company take their inspiration from Bank Sohar and take up similar road-safety initiatives, helping spread awareness on this vital aspect of our dayto-day lives.”

Alizz supports book on latest developments of Oman Qaboos website MUSCAT: Alizz Islamic Bank has announced its support for the second edition of a book talking about the latest developments of the Oman Qaboos website which focuses on the life and personality of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, entitled ‘Scenes of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’s Journey’.

The book concentrates on the on-line project and its latest developments as well as the remarkable accomplishments made during His Majesty the Sultan’s era and the major role the Sultanate continues to play in the world. The website will be available in 30 languages by the end of this year, says a press release.

The announcement was made during a visit to Salaam Said Al Shaksy, chief executive officer Alizz Islamic Bank by Hamoud Al Azri, general supervisor of the website. Al Azri took on this project out of his enormous respect for His Majesty the Sultan.

Moreover, the second edition talks about numerous highlights of the website’s history and the website itself, which is considered to be the first website of His Majesty in multiple languages.

The book will be distributed inside and outside the Sultanate through the official embassies based in the Sultanate.

In fact, all embassies in Oman have played a prominent role in the translation process.

“The bank is happy to support this national project named after our beloved Sultan of Oman.

Many thanks to everyone who

The book concentrates on the on-line project and its latest developments as well as the remarkable accomplishments made during His Majesty the Sultan’s era and the major role the Sultanate continues to play in the world

has been working on this project.

We, at the bank, are always keen to support the outstanding initiatives taken by Omanis.

We hope the book gives the world a clear idea about the website, which has been designed based on global standards,” Al Shaksy pointed out.

The second edition of the book will be launched next month.

Many global leaders, including most recently the Indian President, have praised the website and the role of the embassies that have participated in the development of the website.

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Fuel efficient Renault Captur comes with excellent mileage MUSCAT: With its choice of energy engines, Renault Captur is today a category leader as far as low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions is concerned.

For those who hope to own a highly fuel efficient vehicle that keeps CO2 emissions down, this urban crossover from Renault should be the choice. With an outstanding mileage of 19.6km/l, it is the best time to own the fuel-efficient Renault Captur, says a press release.

A senior official at Suhail Bahwan Automobiles (SBA) said, “Consumers are continuing to rethink their vehicle choices and are opting for cars that offer fuel efficiency, good value and have low environmental impact. With its innovative engines, combining driving pleasure with fuel efficien-

jerking or loss in acceleration. Fuel consumption is comparable to that of a manual gearbox.

cy and reduced CO2 emissions, Renault Captur is the best vehicle to own.”

The Renault Captur is a crossover packed with a turbocharged engine for those occasional bursts of controlled fun. The engine producing 120 BHP and 190 Nm of torque is mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

Fuel efficiency The objective of Renault Captur’s turbocharged engine is to be the best in its category in terms of driving pleasure. With a lively response, sharp acceleration, and flexibility at all speeds, energy engine combines driving pleasure with fuel economy, delivering remarkably moderate fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The new TCe 120 EDC, combines power and controlled fuel consumption (5.9 L/100 km and 138 g/ km of CO2). Responsive, lively and agile, it is both powerful and quiet.

Its 83 kW deliver torque of 190 Nm at 2,000 rpm. For even greater driv-

ing pleasure, it is connected to a 6-speed dual-clutch EDC automatic gearbox. For greater comfort and pleasure, the 6-speed dual-clutch EDC automatic gearbox is available with the TCe 120 engine. Upshifting is fast and smooth, with no

Eco mode The Eco function is present for all new generation engines. The Eco mode is activated by pressing a button, it disconnects during strong acceleration if needed. This technology changes the management of the engine torque, power and acceleration as well as the automatic air conditioning and heating. To reduce fuel consumption even further, the driver can hand over control of some driving duties to Eco Mode, which modifies the vehicle’s acceleration, torque/power management and heating/air-conditioning. Driving is made smoother and acceleration longer, thus saving fuel.

Since its launch in Oman, the Captur has gained considerable popularity and is a rave amongst auto enthusiasts. It is a good option for those wanting small hatchback dimensions and costs, but with a shadow of thrill. It offers much greater personalisation with its ‘themed collection’ - The adventurous and exciting ‘Arizona’ collection, the vibrant blue ‘Miami’ collection and the urban inspired ‘Manhattan’ collection. Each of the three themes is then split into four packs – colour, exterior gloss, interior touch and style – offering abundant personalised possibilities according to each customer’s preference and interest.

SBA is largely committed to supporting Renault Oman’s growth in the Sultanate.

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Jebet wins Bahrain’s first ever gold, Wlodarczyk breaks hammer record Kenyan-born Jebet stormed into the lead after a few laps and set a blistering pace to win in eight minutes and 59.75 seconds

RIO DE JANEIRO: Teenager Ruth Jebet won Bahrain’s first ever Olympic gold medal on Monday, blowing away the competition in the women’s 3,000 metres steeplechase but narrowly missing out on the world record.

The 19-year-old stormed into the lead after a few laps and set a blistering pace to win in eight minutes and 59.75 seconds, shy of the 8:58.81 world record set by Russia’s Gulnara Galkina at the 2008 Beijing Games.

“I admit it was too easy for me but nobody told me about the record. I wanted the gold medal,” Ruth Jebet said.

Galkina and Kenyan-born Jebet, who was the world junior champion, are the only two women to have run a sub-nine minute time.

Kenya’s Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi, who won the world title in Beijing last year, was almost 50 metres behind in second place.

“I am so happy,” said Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi. “The last two laps were really hard. I just tried to stay

‘TOO EASY’: Barhain’s Ruth Jebet, centre, flanked by Kenya’s Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi, left, and American Emma Coburn celebrates after winning the women’s 3000m steeplechase final in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. – AFP

strong and see if I could catch her.”

American Emma Coburn won United States’ first ever medal in the steeplechase as she grabbed bronze and a new national record.

“I feel very honoured,” Emma Coburn said.

Wlodarczyk record Meanwhile, Poland’s Anita Wlodarczyk underlined her absolute dominance of the women’s hammer by throwing a world record 82.29 metres to win the Rio Olympic gold by an incredible 554 centimetres.

The only woman to have thrown the hammer further than 80 metres, the 31-year-old world champion had already broken the Olympic record with a second throw of 80.40 when she entered the ring for the third time.

Whipping the hammer around her body eight times before

launching it into the sunny morning sky, Wlodarczyk was screaming in delight before the ball even pitched on the grass of the infield, well beyond the 80 metre tape.

It was far enough to better the mark of 81.08 she set in Cetniewo in Poland this month, as was her fifth throw of 81.74.

“Competition of my life,” she told Poland’s TVP. “After the first round I knew that I would get the gold medal and after the second one I went for it all. Massacre.

“I think that no one made such a surprise during Olympics. I was close to beating the record for the second time. I didn’t want to hold back. I thought, this is that day. It was worth giving it a go, because you never know if it’s going to happen again — parents in the stands, fans cheering ... I think I’m the happiest woman in the world right now.”

Unbeaten since June 2014,

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Britain’s Dujardin wins second individual dressage gold medal RIO DE JANERIO: Great Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin won her second individual dressage gold in her final Olympic performance on horse Valegro on Monday, though she came short of breaking her own world record.

Dujardin led with the top Freestyle score of 93.857 out of 100, below her 2014 record of 94.30.

Isabell Werth claimed silver after helping Germany win the team dressage title on Friday. Fellow German Kristina Broring-Sprehe took bronze.

Dujardin, 31, won individual and team gold four years ago in London and has broken numerous dressage records. A former groom who worked her way up in an elite sport, she counts Queen Elizabeth II among her fans.

The top 18 individual riders started with a clean slate to ride for individual medals in the Freestyle competition, a routine of choreographed moves to music that is essentially the equine version of a gymnastics floor routine.

Monday’s competition featured a Swedish horse and rider pair performing extended trots to the Beach Boys’ ‘’Good Vibrations’’. Dujardin’s music was Brazil-inspired.

Severo Jurado Lopez from Spain cantered to Santana’s “Smooth,” before coming down centre line to Bon Jovi’s ‘’It’s My Life’’ to thunderous applause. His score of 83.625 was widely booed by an audience that thought it was too low.

American Laura Graves, a former hair stylist riding a horse she trained herself, came in fourth, meaning the top dressage scores were claimed by women in an Olympic event in which they compete against men.

Petrounias wins rings gold Greece’s Eleftherios Petrounias showed off his superior power in the strongman event as he edged out local favourite and 2012 champion Arthur Zanetti to win the rings gold medal.

Petrounias added the Olympic gold to the world the European titles he currently holds with a score of 16.000.

At the London 2012 Games, Taylor was one of the faces of women’s boxing as the sport made its Olympic debut, and she overshadowed the Irish men’s team with gold with the entire country celebrating her achievement.

SUPERB SHOW: Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin celebrates after winning dressage grand prix freestyle gold in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. – AFP

Zanetti lost out on the top prize by just 0.234 of a point while Russia’s Denis Abliazin had to settle for bronze.

Katie loses opening bout Ireland’s Olympic women’s lightweight boxing champion Katie Taylor lost her quarterfinal 2-1 to Finland’s Mira Potkonen.

The fight was five times world champion Taylor’s first in Rio after a bye through the first round.

Potkonen was declared the winner and she is now assured at least a bronze medal after reaching the semifinals.

“It was a very close fight,” said a subdued Taylor, trying to stay composed after the split decision against her but with tears in her eyes and long pauses as she spoke.

“It’s very hard to talk about.

When you are in the middle of the fight it probably looks very different from the outside,” added the 30-year-old.

“It was a close fight and congratulations to her. But I should really be beating those girls.”

Srikanth in quarters Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth became the second male shuttler in India’s Olympic history to reach the men’s singles quarterfinals when he overcame higher ranked Danish rival Jan O Jorgensen in straight games in the badminton competition.

The 21-19, 21-19 vicotry for Kidambi Srikanth, who is ranked 11th in the world, lifted the sagging spirits of India on the 10th day of competitions as he became the second shuttler after Parupalli Kashyap in the London Games four years ago to reach the last eight in men’s singles.

However, India’s slim hopes of a medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechse disappeared when Lalita Babar, the first track athlete to qualify for an Olympic final in 32 years, could finish only 10th in 9 minutes, 22.74 seconds.

She had set a new national mark of 9:19.76s when she qualified for the final two days ago, but could not improve on it in a race won with a searing run to the gold

by Bahrain’s diminutive Kenyaborn Asian Games champion Ruth Jebet in 8:59.75s.

Despite her 10th place finish, Babar’s effort was still the best performance by an Indian in a track event after after PT Usha’s fourthplace finish in the 400m hurdles in 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

The 27-year-old had become the second Indian woman after Usha in 1984 Los Angeles to qualify for a final at a track event at quadrennial extravaganza.

Two other Indian athletes — Srabani Nanda, in women’s 200m, and triple jumper Renjith Maheshwary — made tame exits in the first round while wrestler Ravinder Khatri lost his opening round fight against Hungary’s Viktor Lorincz in the greco roman 85kg class. - Agencies

Wlodarczyk now owns the 11 best throws of all time. Her winning margin was by far the largest in the history of the women’s event.

She was the second Pole to win the title after Kamila Skolimowska, who won the inaugural women’s hammer at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 before dying at the age of 26 of a pulmonary embolism while training.

“Everyone thought I’d win the gold medal,” said Wlodarczyk. “But the best thing for me is the world record, because I talked a lot about it. I didn’t fail the fans, I didn’t fail Poland so that’s just great. It’s time to celebrate.”

Wlodarczyk finished runner-up to Tatyana Lysenko at the London Games four years ago but the Russian was unable to defend her title in Rio after being banned for doping for the second time in her career earlier this year.

China’s Zhang Wenxiu threw 76.75 to add a silver medal to the bronze she won on home soil at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Former world junior champion Sophie Hitchon was third with a British record 74.54 from her final throw to claim a first medal for her country in the women’s hammer.

“To get a bronze medal, I am over the moon. I didn’t expect that I would hold third, I just wanted to throw further,” the comparatively diminutive Hitchon said.

“I had to double take a little bit.

It was just incredible to see the number three there and a national record, I couldn’t be happier.”

Betty Heidler of Germany, the 32-year-old former world champion and world record holder, finished fourth with a best throw of 73.71. - Reuters

INCREDIBLE: Poland’s Anita Wlodarczyk celebrates as she breaks

the world record in the women’s hammer throw final in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. – Reuters

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WINNERS: Indian Ambassador Indramani Pandey presents the Indian Independence Day Cup to Team Coorg Muscat A. Ambassador Indramani Pandey, right photo, presents Ambassador’s Cup to Ambassador XI. – Supplied photos

MUSCAT: Oman GAA won top honours in the football Shield competition of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) World Games organised in Ireland recently.

Though Oman GAA failed to qualify for the final of the main football championship, the team made it to the final of the Shield championship winning four of their five matches in the preliminary stage.

In the summit clash, the Oman outfit edged the South African team 1-0 to take the top honours.

The Omani squad comprised Salim Al Habsi, Mazen Al Balushi, Salim Al Rahbi, Ali Al Riyami, Faisal Al Sheedi, Bassam Al Battashi, Abdullah Al Subhi,

In the football Shield championship, Oman GAA defeated the South African team to take top honours

Team Coorg A win at Hockey Festival The annual Independence Day of India Hockey

Abdulhameed Al Balushi, Ahmed Al Barumi, Hassan Al Rahbi, Al Harith Al Maashari, Rashid Al Sawafi, Saif Al Sawafi, Moutaz Al Subhi, Yasir Al Hassani.

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by Friends of Naqvi Group and Team

HONOURED: Indian Ambassador Indramani Pandey, centre, felicitates Sheikh Soud Al Rawahi, left, during the day’s proceedings. OHA’s Said Nasser Al Darmaki, right in right photo, presents a memento Ambassador Indramani Pandey. – Supplied photos

Coorg Muscat, was a grand success

Times News Service MUSCAT: Team Coorg Muscat A clinched 70th Indian Independence Day Hockey Festival title beating United Thalassery Sports Club (UTSC) 3-2 in the final at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher on Friday.

There were plethora of activities organised by Team Coorg Muscat and Friends of Naqvi Group at the venue commemorating the Indian Independence day.

However, the highlights were the hockey matches for the Independence Day Cup and the Ambassador’s Cup witnessed by Indian Ambassador Indramani Pandey, former Oman Olympic Committee Secretary-General Sheikh Soud Al Rawahi, Oman

Hockey Association General Secretary Said Nasser Al Darmaki and other dignitaries.

In the opening match, Team Coorg Muscat A (TCM A) defeated the Team Coorg UAE, who made a special appearance in the festival, coming all the way from Dubai.

Tej, Kuttapa and Moni scored as TCM A trounced the visitors 4-1.

CB Ponnana scored the lone goal for the team from UAE. In the second match, Team Coorg Muscat B (TCM B) was easily beaten by UTSC 3-0.

Before the final between UTSC and Team Coorg Muscat A, the match for the Ambassador’s Cup was played between Indian School Seeb and Ambassador’s XI, which the latter won through penalty shootout.

The final was exciting with TCM A gaining an early 2-0 lead over UTSC, but the latter bounced back to draw parity. However, the Coorg players bounced back in the

last moment to notch the winner.

The event also received congratulatory messages from FIH President Leonardo Negre and AHF CEO Dato Sree Tayyab Ikram.

Meanwhile, the festival was also graced by the presence of Aftab Patel, CEO of Al Omaniya Financial Services, Pramod Karajgikar of Waleed Associates, Lateef Shahdad of Mass International (Schindler) and Sanjay Kumar of Abu Qais Decoration & Trading, the sponsors of the festival. They were also felicitated during the event.

There were also special awards for the media persons as well as Nadir Al Raisi, a young Omani who has been contributing for the promotion of hockey in the Sultanate.

Also honoured were staunch supporters D.R Bijilani and Kanchan Bijilani, Indian School Seeb principal Nagesh Kelkar, Indian School Muscat principal Srinivas Naidu and Indian School Darsait principal Sreedevi Pradeep.

A competition for children reciting of the National Anthem was conducted by the ladies wing of the organisers and all the children were presented with certificates.

The organisers also thanked Bellu Kuttapa, Mohammed Raffi, Javis Ahmed and Liju Hassan for their contributions to make the event successful.

The sponsors of the event were Waleed Associates LLC (the main sponsor), Al Omaniya Financial Services, Mass International LLC, Mughali Zaki and Al Mandi Restaurant, Abu Qais Decoration & Trading, Future Engineering & Manufacturing Co LLC (FEMCO), Al Ansari, Quality Printing Press, Oman Oasis, Muscat Pharmacy & Stores LLC (Pocari Sweat), UTSC, Team Coorg Muscat and B.G. All the hockey lovers of Muscat expressed their sincere gratitude to Chairman of the Organising Committee S.A.S Naqvi and Embassy of India.

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SPORTS Walker closes in on Road to Oman Top 15 Sam Walker’s first European Challenge Tour title in four years, in the Vierumaki Finnish Challenge, has guaranteed his spot in the season-ending

DOMINANT: Englishman Sam Walker celebrates with Vierumaki Finnish Challenge trophy. – Supplied photo

NBO Golf Classic Grand Final

MUSCAT: Sam Walker sealed his first European Challenge Tour title in four years in the Vierumaki Finnish Challenge and has guaranteed his spot in the season-ending NBO Golf Classic Grand Final,

which takes place in Oman at the spectacular Almouj Golf, Muscat, from November 2 to November 5.

The Englishman’s dominant performance helped him clinch the tournament by two strokes over four competitors, which has consequently catapulted him from 90th to 25th in the Road to Oman after winning 28,800 points. There are only nine tour-

naments left before the players compete in Muscat. Walker struggled last season as he missed out on a 2016 European Tour card after finishing 44th on the demanding course.

He will be hoping for a different outcome this year.

“It’s great to be back in the winner’s circle, especially given that I’m old enough to be half

these boys’ dad,” said the 38 year old. “The top 15 is now within my sights, but the last five or six events are big events so if I get myself prepared for that then maybe I can win again and get on the European Tour again.”

There is a new leader at the summit of the Road to Oman Rankings as Frenchman Romain Langasque leapfrogged Englishman Jordan L Smith into top spot after finishing joint runner-up with Scott Henry, Darius Van Driel and Julien Guerrier in Finland. Henry climbs to 33rd from 55th, Van Driel rises from 50th to 29th and Guerrier surges from 53rd to 32nd.

Smith had been leading the Rankings for numerous weeks but won’t be too disheartened because he still has a fantastic chance of earning a playing card for next season’s European Tour International Schedule by finishing in the top 15 after the grand finale in Muscat which has a lucrative €400,000 prize fund. In addition, the top three players will also win a share of the €60,000 Road to Oman Bonus Pool.

DANMARK CT EMERGE CHAMPIONS OF AL HAIL SUPER CUP Danmark CT defeated Powertech team by three runs to lift the title at the Al Hail Super Cup cricket tournament organised by Al Hail Cricket Team recently.

Rajesh Pattabhi, Manager of Danmark CT, presided the final day’s proceedings and handed over the prizes. The organisers thanked the main sponsor Cricket Cottage Oman for their valuable support.

— Supplied photo

TENNIS

Sharapova could return in January: tennis boss MOSCOW: Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, banned in June for two years for doping offences, may be allowed to return in January, according to Russian Tennis Federation President Shamil Tarpishchev.

“Everything will be decided in September. It is impossible to say for certain but I think she will start playing again by January,” Shamil Tarpishchev was quoted as saying by the TASS news agency on Monday.

Former world No. 1 Sharapova was suspended following a positive test for the banned drug meldonium during January’s Australian Open.

The 29-year-old was named in

Russia’s official entry list for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro but the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decided in July to defer its decision on her appeal against the ban until September 19.

Wiped out or reduced Sharapova is seeking to have her suspension, which was handed down by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in June, wiped out or reduced.

The postponement of the ruling came because Sharapova and the ITF needed more time to “complete and respond to their respective evidentiary submissions”, the CAS said in a statement. - Reuters

FOOTBALL

Oman football team to camp in Ireland MUSCAT: The Oman national football team, who are being coached by Spaniard Juan Ramon Lopez Caro will undergo a training camp in Cork, Ireland from August 17.

According to a press statement issued by the Oman Football Association (OFA) on Sunday, the national team’s camp in Ireland comes close on the heels of three recent training camps which concluded with a home friendly against Turkmenistan.

“The camp is expected to be challenging, particularly with the foreign conditions, and will be held from August 17 to September 1,” the statement said.

During the camp, the national team will play two friendly matches played against Irish Clubs on August 23 and 26. They will also play match against Irish national team.

“This is all part of an elaborate schedule for the Reds this year, with matches against Jordan and Bahrain expected in October and Japan expected in November as well,” the OFA statement added.

The OHA has arranged the camp as part of the team’s preparations for the forthcoming Asian Cup qualifiers and Gulf Cup Championship.

The players selected for the camp are: Ahmed Faraj Al Rawahi,

During the camp, Oman will play two friendly matches against local clubs and one against the Irish national team

Mohsin Jawhar Al Khaldi, Fayez Issa Al Rashidi (Al Nasr), Hareb Jameel Al Saadi, Fahad Khamees Al Jalboobi, Yaseen Khalil Al Shiadi, Mahmoud Mabrook Al Mushaifri, Omar Talib Al Fazari, Abdulrahman Sameer Al Ghassani (Suwaiq), Mu’utaz Saleh Abed Rabah, Nader Awadh Basheer, Ali Sulaiman Al Busaidi, Ra’ed Ibrahim, Ahmed Saleem Al Mukhaini, Abdulsalam Amer Al Mukhaini, Riyadh Subait Al Al Alawi, Hisham Saleem Al Shuaibi (Dhofar), Saud Khamis Al Farsi (Al Arouba), Saeed Ubaid Al Abdulsalaam (Al Khabourah), Mohammed Salim Al Maashari, Abdulaziz Humaid Al Maqbali, Eid Mohammed Al Farsi, Khalid Sulaiman Al Yaqoubi (Fanja), Mohammed Saeed Al Habsi, Mohammed Ramadhan Al Amri, Omar Mohammed Al Malki (Muscat).

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ONE DONE, MORE TO COME: Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrates after he won the Men’s 100m final during the athletics event at at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. – AFP AT H L E T I C S

from ‘legend’ to ‘immortal’

Record breaking Van Nieker wouldn’t just slow down RIO DE JANERIO: An hour after securing his third successive Olympic 100 metres gold on Sunday, Usain Bolt was still patiently making his way through another 100 metres— the zig-zag ‘mixed zone’ where TV crews from around the world wait to snatch a sound bite.

Hundreds of fans hovered above, chanting his name, singing Bob Marley songs and roaring with excitement when he gave them a wave.

The great man had already completed a leisurely circuit of the stadium, starring in a thousand selfies but still found time to give every microphone his thoughts.

Inside the stadium, scores more journalists awaited a midnight news conference, where Bolt said victory in the 200m on Thursday would upgrade his status from “legend” to “immortal”.

Nobody who witnessed him run down double-doper Justin Gatlin to win the 100m in 9.81 seconds or the millions tuning in worldwide for the most-watched TV

RIO DE JANERIO: Wayde van Niekerk’s rivalry with Kirani James and LaShawn Merritt has brought about a new golden age in 400 metres running but the two previous Olympic champions were simply stunned by the South African’s world record run on Sunday.

World champion Van Niekerk scorched around the Rio track to finish five metres

moment of the Games would have begrudged the hyperbole.

His titles and medal count already make him beyond compare and if he completes his “triple-triple” by adding the 200m and 4x100m relay golds they might have to start making up new words.

“I came here to achieve three gold medals. I came to prove I’m one of the greats,” he said. “I wanted to set myself apart from every-

clear of the pair in 43.03 seconds, bettering Michael Johnson’s long-standing mark by 0.15 of a second.

“It was incredible. To be honest, I’m just happy to be part of history,” said silver medallist James, the 2012 London champion.

“He just wouldn’t slow down.

Usually guys slow down a bit in the last hundred but he just

body else and this is the Olympics and this is the place to do it.

“I feel pretty proud of myself.

It was important to get it done -three times is magnificent.”

Next up is the 200m and he will not have too much time to dwell on his achievements so far with the heats scheduled for Tuesday morning. He laughed when somebody suggested Gatlin could take him down over his favourite distance and repeated his claim that

kept going. When you keep going like that obviously a world record is going to fall.”

James said he thought the winning time would be around the 43.5 mark, and bronze medallist Merritt was equally surprised by how fast Van Niekerk went. “I knew the time was going to be fast but I didn’t think it was going to be 43.0 fast,” said the 2008 champion. But it is

his own 19.19 seconds world record from 2009 was within range.

“I’m excited about what about to happen for the rest of the Olympics, I really want the 200m world record,” he said. “I think if I can get a good night’s rest after the semifinals it’s possibly a thing I could do. I’m going to go out there and leave it all on the track.”

Athletics, relentlessly battered by unending doping and corruption issues, needs Bolt prob-

what it is. He ran his heart out.

You gotta run from the start to run 43.0. This is a great era and I’m proud to be part of it.”

James’s compatriot Bralon Taplin, who finished seventh a second and a half behind Van Niekerk said the record run would offer hope to all athletes.

“For him to break that record has opened the barriers for every athlete,” he said. - Reuters

ably more than any sport has ever needed any individual and the ultimate showman has never shirked from playing his part.

He turns 30 at the end of the Games, which will be his last, and said he would continue to put back in.

“I’d like to stay in the sport to continue inspiring youngsters,” he said. “I know the sport needs me, hopefully I can stay around and be a part of it.” - Reuters

Scowling Gatlin booed

by Rio crowd RIO DE JANERIO: American Justin Gatlin felt the full force of the crowd’s ire on Sunday and scowled back in response before finishing second to Usain Bolt in 100 metres final and miss out on becoming the oldest man to win the event.

The 34-year-old Gatlin, who has served two career doping suspensions, played the sullen yin to Jamaican superstar Bolt’s exuberant yang, glowering both times he was introduced to boos as he entered the Olympic stadium.

“At the end of the day you hear everything, but you have to tune that kind of stuff out,” Gatlin told reporters. “Back in the warm-up area, we all have respect for each other. So I would just like to see everyone have the respect in the audience as well.” Bolt said he was surprised to hear Gatlin booed. “It is the first time I have come into a stadium and they booed someone,” Bolt said. — Reuters

TEST SERIES

Herath thwarts Aussies after tons by Smith and Marsh COLOMBO: Steven Smith and Shaun Marsh hit centuries but Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath picked up six wickets to restrict Australia’s first-innings lead to 24 runs on the third day of the third and final Test on Monday.

Captain Smith made 119 and opening batsman Marsh struck 130 as the touring side were all out for 379 in reply to Sri Lanka’s total of 355.

The 38-year-old Herath continued tormenting Australia with left-arm spin, taking his series tally to 21 wickets.

The hosts, 2-0 up in the series, then lost nightwatchman Dilruwan Perera (eight) leg before to paceman Mitchell Starc as they reached 22 for one in their second innings at stumps.

Dimuth Karunaratne (eight), dropped on one by wicketkeeper Peter Nevill off Nathan Lyon, and Kaushal Silva (six) were the not out batsmen.

246-run partnership Resuming on 141-1, Smith and Marsh kept Sri Lanka wicketless through the morning session but both fell in the space of three overs after the new ball was taken after lunch. The pair added 246 for the second wicket.

Marsh, playing his 18th test after a seven-month absence, was the first to get to his hundred, his fourth in Tests, with a paddle sweep off Dilruwan Perera that went to the boundary.

The 33-year-old, replacing opener Joe Burns in this match,

CELEBRATION: Sri Lanka’s team members congratulate their bowler Rangana Herath, facing camera, for the dismissal of Australia’s Adam Voges, right, during the third Test match in Colombo. – AP/PTI

was dropped on 64 and 121. He was finally out when he chopped seamer Suranga Lakmal on to his stumps.

Smith used his feet brilliantly against the spinners and brought up his 15th Test hundred with an on-driven single off Perera.

The right-hander was stumped smartly by wicketkeeper Kusal Perera off Herath who also dismissed all-rounder Moises Henriques (four) in similar fashion.

Mitchell Marsh (53) notched his second half-century in Tests before becoming another of Herath’s victims. Off-spinner Perera also picked up two wickets.- Reuters

SCOREBOARD

Sri Lanka 1st innings: 355 (D. Chandimal 132, D. de Silva 129; M. Starc 5-63) Australia 1st innings: D. Warner c K. Perera b D. de Silva 11 S. Marsh b Lakmal 130 S. Smith st K. Perera b Herath 119 A. Voges lbw b Herath 22 M. Henriques st K. Perera b Herath 4 M. Marsh c K. Mendis b Herath 53 P. Nevill lbw b D. Perera 14 M. Starc not out 9 N. Lyon c K. Mendis b D. Perera 3 J. Hazlewood b Herath 0 J. Holland c Mathews b Herath 1 Extras (b-4, lb-9) 13

Total (all out, 125.1 overs) 379 Fall of wickets: 1-21, 2-267, 3-275, 4-283, 5-316, 6-353, 7-367, 8-376, 9-377, 10-379 Bowling: D. Perera 44-4-129-2, D. de Silva 7-0-27-1, R. Herath 38.1-11- 81-6, L. Sandakan 19-0-70-0, S. Lakmal 13-0-54-1, A. Mathews 4-1-5-0 Sri Lanka 2nd innings: D. Perera lbw b Starc 8 D. Karunaratne not out 8 K. Silva not out 6 Total (for 1 wickets, 5 overs) 22 Fall of wicket: 1-8 Bowling: M. Starc 3-0-19-1, N. Lyon 2-0-3-0 Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Sundaram Ravi

TON MAKERS: Australia’s Shaun Marsh, right, celebrates after scoring a century as teammate Steve Smith hugs him during the third day of the final Test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo. – AP/PTI

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Interested please contact 92680041 Mr. Altaf Furnished room attached bath for Indian bachelor, Al-Falaj Ruwi & lady Wadi Kabir near Mars hypermarket. Contact: 96202458/96761960 Furnish bedroom with attach bathroom for executive bachelor.

Contact: 97704794 Room available for Executive bachelor at Al Hail.

Contact 96234708 Room, bath room for executives in Wadi kabir. Contact 99336206 Room with attached bathroom for a family in Wadi Kabir.

Contact 97167857

AVAILABLE Party & Wedding equipment rentals. Full line, from Tables, Linen & Skirting, Chairs & Chair covers, Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, Chafing Dishes, Ice Sculptures, to Large Sound Systems and spectacular lighting. Call Andrea 9606 2222 for Catering and Croyden 9623 5555 for Sound & Light. ww.tunesoman.com, E-mail: info@tunesoman.com

ACC. WANTED One single furnished room with attached bathroom required for a Indian decent Executive bachelor non cooking, in MBD, CBD, Rex road, Ruwi, Hamriya Area.

Contact 96328687

WANTED Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each. Contact: 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 / 93203778 IELTS Coaching (academic) required nearby wadi Kabir area. Please call on mobile or msg on Whats up. Contact 92927880/99012165

NRI NRI owned DTCP approved plot 2000/1840 sq.mt in Chennai, Tiruvalur/orgadam. Clear bank documents with legal, urgent sale. Easy payment options available. Great bargain. ph: 94289050 / 99697989. mail: rajagopalramesh7@gmail.com Nalu Kettu in 1.4 acres near Tellichery town. Contact: 91 9663387958 6.15 cents land Kadamkode Palghat 20 lakhs, non negotiable.

Contact: 95515347 1 BHK 2 KM from Guruvayoor.

Contact:91- 9048931536 .

Real estate 7 cent plot in gated property at Trichur, Chembuthara, near Munnuthi University estate.

Owners mainly from UAE. Contact 91396808

BUYING

MV SALE

SITUATION WANTED BUSINESS

2 nos Atlas 40ft. 50 ton capacity flat trailors with Volvo 97 model 4 wheel. Contact : 99454425 Prado 2011. Contact : 99336093 Kia Sportage, 2008 4 CYL, excelent condition.

Contact 99378397 Sportage model 2012, Corolla 1.6, 2013, Mazda 6 2012, Mitsubishi pick up diesel 2011 4WD. Contact: 96565082 / 99839898

INVESTOR PARTNER REQUIRED For a successfully Catering Restaurant Investor cum Partner is required.

2013 Lexus GS 350, Single Owner, No Accident,45 000km,Black.

Contact 98960915 Nissan Qashqai 2013 Kms 30,000 VGC comprehensive insurance UAE / Oman. Contact: 96995430 2015 Chrysler 300 S ,Special Edition, Hard to find,19000 km, single owner, No Accident, beautiful Red, Full option.

Contact 98960915 2015 Toyota Camry SE, single Owner, No Accident 27000 km, All power. Contact 98960915 2015 Mazda 3i Sport, Single owner, No Accident, 22000 km,2.0 Engine. Contact 98960915

TRANSPORTATION Transportation. Contact: 95190627 Transportation. Contact : 96538078 Azaiba, Al Khuwair, Qurum, Ghala & Ruwi. Contact: 97424997 Transportation Engage.

Contact: 92711421 Transportation available Al Khuwair, Ghobrah, Azaiba, Al Hail & Al Khoud. Drop & pick.

Contact 95250161 Transportation available Ruwi to Al Khuwair, Ghubra & Azaiba.

Contact: 91103909 Transportation. Contact 99508282 Transportation required from Qurum to WadiKabir at afternoon only 1 PM. Contact - 99012165

Bobcat available for rent.

Contact 97623299

Transportation. Contact 92015894

Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090

Transportation. Contact 94510847

Investor with fixed returns also welcome.

Please contact – 95213273

WEB, ERP and Business Intelligence (BI) creation and management at rock bottom price.

Contact: http//webviewoman

Email: muscatcoffeeshop@gmail.com

Partner available, if u have an established business & looking for partner for expanding or open new branch. Contact: 92010247

Investment opportunity For business in lighting building materials and decoration.

Contact : 99421513

MATRIMONIAL Keralite RC Christian female (Widow), 27 yrs working as Staff Nurse in a reputed Hospital in Muscat seeks suitable alliance.

Contact 95990527 Parents of a Muscat Indian Sunni Muslim Engineer son 33 tall, fair looking for professionally qualified bride, preferably from Uttar Pradesh.

Email: soulmatesearch2016@gmail. com Naidu Tamil groom, 30 yrs, BE, MBA working as Engineer well educated girl, aged below 28 yrs.

Contact 94177123 ITI electrical, SSLC, PDC, Christian, 36 yrs, second marriage seeks alliance. Contact 97368596 Female Homeo doctor, 26 yrs 5ft, 8 inch Muslim from Kottayam looking for suitable alliance.

Contact: 92659795 Looking bride for South Indian Boy, 35 years, B.E.,(MS), working in London as a Software Engineer, Christian, Height 5’5 , Ref: Profile ID. 1049, www.muscatmatrimonial.com, E mail: matrimonialmuscat@gmail.com, Mobile: 99091975 , whatapps :93485778

GOOD NEWS Pure Veg. Kachhi Coffee shop only in Wadi Kabir. S.P. Sravan, sabu Vada, Sabu Khichdi, F.Kachori, F. Chevda, no other branch in Muscat. S.P. Khuwair.

Contact 99437869 Ayurvedic treatment for joint pain, backache, paralysis, massage, steam bath, obesity, Spondylitis. Ideal Care Ayurvedic Clinic, 18 November Street, Ghubra.

Contact: 99639695 / 97397320 Car care - care for your car.

Stop worrying about your car.

Enjoy your vacation peacefully.

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Contact: 96964767 Ayurvedic treatment for backache, paralysis, arthritis etc & massage, All Season (Vaidyaratnam).

Contact: 24475280 / 95371664 / 92504980 www.siddhayur.com Pure VEG coffee shop open 3/8/16 Dabeli, VADA PAV, PAV Bhaji many more at Al Khuwair near Rawasco behind NBO. Contact 99066469 / 96951587

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DAILY GUIDE SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT WANTED STORE CO-ORDINATOR 3-5 years experience preferably in Ceramic division (tiles).

Should be with degree, technical knowledge & English fluency.

Send CV to tajallulu.abubaker@gmail.com

Required male, female GP, Dentist, Administrator, Nurses, Pharmacist, Lab Technician for a Polyclinic at Ibra.

Contact 71100596, joharaajmal2016@gmail.com

WANTED Female Gynaecologist, Female GP- Two Female Staff Nurse (From India or Pilipino)and One Female Dental Assist and Female Lab Technician.

With MOH Licence and Data Flow for Al Saadi Specilised Medical Centre, Musanna.

Contact # 92025033, Email : dr.srininvas76@gmail.com

URGENTLY REQUIRED An Excellent Grade Construction Firm based in Muscat has immediate vacancy for the following position 1. PM -(BE/B-Tech- Civil) with minimum Of 10 years GCC Exp.- 2 Nos.

2. PE-(BE/B-Tech – Civil) with minimum of 5 years GCC Exp.-2 Nos.

3. MEP Division Manager BE (EEE/Mech) with minimum 15 years GCC Exp. -1Nos.

4. PM MEP - BE (EEE/Mech) with minimum of 10 years GCC Exp. - 2 Nos.

5. MEP DRAFTSMAN With minimum 5 years GCC Exp. - 1 Nos. Candidate having GCC Valid Driving license & NOC

May forward their CV to - cvomanhr@gmail.com SALES / MARKETING Looking for Indian marketing lady with journalistic, advertising & media background.

Contact: 93946622 Email: ali.matani2@gmail.com Require Salesman with driving license & NOC Apply: hhabsi55@gmail.com Required building material Sales Man with Arabic and English language. Tel. 97004186

ACCOUNTS

ENG./TECHNICIAN

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED Required experienced Accountant for a restaurant in Muscat.

Contact: 93500992 An Omani Audit firm is seeking audit partner to join the firm, the candidate should be completed any certificate course CIA,CPA, CA, ACC, and 4 years’ experience, interested candidates to submit their CVs to : auditbureau2016@gmail.com

CATERING Urgently required an Arabic cook, Turkish cook, Lebanese cook & Iraqi cook for Al Naba Supplies & Catering Services LLC. Attractive Salary, Free food, Free accommodation, Free medical and all other benefits as per Oman law.

Forward your bio data to jayakumar.velu@alnabaholding. com.

Urgently required a well experienced Manager for a group of vegetarian restaurants in Oman.

Attractive salary offered. E -mail: md@royalgroupoman.com Restaurant Staff Wanted with NOC. Contact 94871416 Shawarma / grill / Salad / Asian Cook. Contact: 95529970

DOMESTIC HELPER Need Part time Nanny for a Indian family at Hail to take care of twin babies Contact or watsapp 95662154 / 99863006 Wanted full time Housemaid preferably Tamilian / Malayalee for Tamil Family at Wattayah, Muscat. Contact 94043238 House maid for Omani family.

Contact: 99773100

Well experienced Civil Site Engineer & Senior Site Foreman, age 40 – 45. Send resume: excelgrd123@gmail.com

Required Electrical B.Tech with 5 years of Oman experience & D/L. Electrical with ITI -Industrial & MEDC license. Contact: 99454425

EDUCATION/TRAINING Required English, computer and science female Teachers up to grad 4. Contact 95054916, Email:- aa77345@gmail.com.time after 5PM

IT Looking for .NET programmer (male) who can join immediately.

Send CVs to meitbuz@gmail.com Required Shop Sales man + Hardware Technician for IT Company with minimum 2 years experience.

Contact: 98825806 / 98825806, Email: info@rns-group.com

MANAGER Urgently required Store Keeper (Omani National): Minimum 2 years experience in relevant Field must be able to handle stores independently. Good knowledge of MS-Office and inventory software is must. Interested candidates may send in their CVs to Fax # 24600217 or email on: zeeshan@starslightllc.com

MISCELLANEOUS

Wanted Driver for heavy (sewage vehicle) and light vehicle with valid Oman driving license.

Contact: 97991654 / 97991652 Kindly send CV at Email: construction@remasalseeb.com / remaschandran2020@gmail.com

DESIGNER Interior designer needed urgently.

Email: batrading2014@gmail.com

ENG./TECHNICIAN Qualified and experienced Refrigeration Technician required, who can repair cold room, freezer room and all other types of refrigerated equipments.

Email: alsatrading14@gmail.com fax : 24727481

Indian male having 12 years experience (Gulf/India) in a reputed Money Exchange is looking for suitable placement. Contact 71152798.

Email - binojaeb@yahoo.com

Wanted Civil Engineer with minimum 3 years experience with valid GCC / Oman driving license.

Contact: 97991654 / 97991652 Kindly send CV at Email: construction@remasalseeb.com / remaschandran2020@gmail.com

DRIVER Required light Driver for site work.

Salary RO 175 + 25 for food & accommodation.

Contact 99454425

ACCOUNTS

A leading Carpentry & fitouts contractor requires experienced personnel immediately - Project Manager, Carpentry – Foreman, Sales Executive, Accountant.

Send CV : sdceollc@gmail.com Required candidates for following posts: Accountant, Storekeeper, Foreman Building Maintenance, Van-salesman (water), Helpers.

Candidates with Omani driving license preferred.

Contact 99273774/99202278

MEDICAL Urgently required Pharmacist (B.Pharm) & Assistant Pharmacist (D Pharm) with trading experience.

Attractive salary & incentives.

Send CV at Email : omanmedical@yahoo.com Wanted Nurse and Physiotherapist to work in clinic in Muscat.

Contact 99023006

MEDICAL

SALES / MARKETING

Wanted Nurse for a Dental Centre in capital area. Contact 93431024 or send CV : drasyanaseem@gmail.com

Required Sales & Marketing staff. Good communication skills, expert in Excel, driving license holder can apply to admin@wacllcoman.com

Wanted urgently General Practitioner, Gynecologist & Dental Surgeon. Contact:92951642 Lady Clinical Dietician for Weight Management Center, utilizing the “Eurodiet” method. Experienced in individual counseling along with excellent communication skills.

Arabic speaking would be an advantage. Call: 945 66 777 Email: eurodiet@omantel.net.om Wanted DENTIST with MOH license to run a clinic.

Wanted GYNAECOLOGIST to run a clinic or work on salary.

Contact 99334689 Care Medical Centre Al Seeb requires Gynecologist and General Practitioner. Mail CV to: sarita_h23@yahoo.com A medical centre is looking to hire immediately a talented Nurse to join our successful team, required 3 years of experience, Oman prometric, data flow. Send your CV to- issalibi@gmail.com or Whatsapp - 91254820 GP doctor needed for reputed clinic. Preferably with MOH license or with Dataflow & Paramatics pass Contact: 95388934 Wanted Staff Nurse for a dermatology clinic in Muscat .

Must have MOH license and NOC. Attractive salary offered. Email: clinicvacancy2015@gmail.com Required gynecologist GEN: practitioner lady lab Technician and pharmacologist immediately for a clinic in Suwaiq.

Contact 95081010 Email: umchealthcare@gmail.com

SKILLED / UNSKILLED Required Indian Mason – 5 nos., eligibility (minimum 5 yrs experience in road construction field).

Contact: 99882127 Email: georgymv@yahoo.com

SALES / MARKETING Furniture & décor co. require Outdoor sales team, immediate joining.

Email: batrading2014@gmail.com

A well establishment Company into courier & logistics requires following urgently : 1) Marketing Executive 2) Customer Support Executive (female) 3) Accountant. Applicant must carry relevant experience of at least 3 - 4 yrs in similar field. Send your resume : info@atsglobex.com Need salesman for spare parts shop in Mabelah Sinaya salary RO 150/- + accommodation.

Contact: 99157377 / Email: rublesn@gmail.com Required experienced Outdoor Sales Executive with Oman driving license & release for a reputed Company. Send CV: wop@cpwop.com Wanted auto parts Salesman for Muscat : genuine parts salesman (5) preferable GCC experienced, Office Assistant (2) well experienced. Send CV at Email : genuinepartsjob@gmail.com Ladies experienced in Sales & Marketing with excellent communication skills for Dietetic & Healthy food products for immediate employment. Call: 945 66 777 eurodiet@omantel.net.om Dynamic outdoor Sales Executive required for a building Materials company in Ghubrah.

Candidates with release preferred.

Mail your resume to : buildingmaterialsales007@gmail. com Required marketing / PR manager for a modern restaurant group in Oman , proficient in illustrator & Photoshop charismatic , proactive , creative & flexible excellent writing / Editing skills degree in relevant area fluent in English. Send CV to marketingpr2016@gmail.com Required smart, young, dynamic Sales & Marketing Executive having 2-3 years sales experience for a reputed manufacturing company in Oman, having its Head Office in Ruwi. Experience in building materials is an added advantage. Omani Driving License and NOC is a must. Attractive remuneration package.

Apply with photograph to E-mail: salesjobds@gmail.com

Indian male Accountant looking for a suitable placement in Salalah.

More than 20 years experience in Accounting job (upto the finalization of accounts) 8 years working experience in Middle East in Dubai, Muscat & Salalah. Contact : 91325029 Indian male, 25 yrs, B.Com, MBA in Finance & Marketing, SAP (Level -1) Certified, 1 yr exp in Office Administration, good communication skills in English, Now in Oman for visit visa looking for suitable placement.

Contact 97914014 Email : lithin2190@gmail.com Indian female, senior Accountant /ast.Finance manager having 15 years oman experience with d/l and noc looking for a suitable placement . Contact : 94838231 Senior Accountant MBA finance Indian 8 yrs exp in finance & accounts. Knowledge in ERP Tally 9, MS Office having Oman D/L & NOC. Contact: 97366016.

E mail:sonynath009@gmail.com Accountant Indian male B.Com 10 yrs exp in Oman with driving license and NOC, local change in available. Specialized in Tally ERP 9 and focus upto finalization.

Contact 99622639 Indian male 26 B.Com 2 yrs experience in Accounting and 2 yr Salesman in Oman.

Contact: 90922545 Part time Accountant, B.Com Indian Senior Accountant 20 years experience up to finalization of accounts. Contact 93064975 Indian (M), 26 yrs B Com, 6 yrs of experience in accounts and finance, 3 yrs in Muscat, Construction Division. NOC Available M:98390113, Email Id: shadabmustafa1990@gmail.com Indian female B. Com Materials Management 9 yrs exp in Purchase & Accounts seeks suitable placement. NOC available.

Contact : 92695946 MBA professional Indian male having 3.5 years of experience as Tax Associate at KPMG is looking for suitable placement. Contact +918593997783/+96899105005.

Email gsibikrishnan@gmail.com Graduate from Alexandria University in Accounting has freelance Interior designing experience in different design programs & recorded projects achievements, willing to join suitable job for his qualifications & talents. Contact: + 201003966769 in Oman 99602608 Email: shadyhenaawy@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED ACCOUNTS Indian (M) / B. Com, MBA in Finance, in GCC for 26 years, well experienced in Accounts & Finance, 4 years in L&T , Speaks Arabic, having Driving License & NOC. Contact: 95588565 Indian male, MBA 2 yrs of experience in accounting looking for suitable placement in finance joining immediately. Contact: 93972065 Indian male, B.Com, MBA in Finance, 4 yrs in Larsen & Tourbo, 26 yrs in Oman, English/ Arabic speaking with driving license. NOC available. Contact 95588565 Fresher 25, ACCA Affiliate, Advanced diploma in Accounting and Business seeking suitable placement in Accounts, Finance or Audit with oman driving license.

Contact - 92430152 , Email - raju.rd619@gmail.com Indian male age 26, Accountant one year experience in accounts looking for suitable job. Contact Email: Anishkhan991867@gmail.

Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415 Indian male 25 yrs, Graduate in commerce, overall 5 yrs exp in accounts/ finance field. On visit visa. Immediately available.

Contact 92836216 / muhammad.tausif623@gmail.com Indian male 27 CA inter completed with 4 years experience in Accounts and Audit currently on visiting visa looking for suitable job. Contact : 99662171 Senior Accountant, M.Com, Indian, 12 yrs experience Accounts upto finalization(5 yrs in Dubai) (5 yrs Oman), NOC available.

Contact 95577419, azifinj@gmail.com Indian female 26 yrs, MBA finance 2 yrs exp with MNC. Email: rilooozmali@gmail.com.

Contact : 90551366.

Senior Accountant/Ast. Finance Manager-M. Com Finance-Indian with 8 years experience in Finance & Accounts Dpt and Banking & Facilitation. Having D/L & NOC. Mob: 94122464, Email: cammk13@gmail.com Pakistani male 32 yrs, Chartered Accountant having 5 yrs experience, looking for suitable replacement in finance and audit field.

E mail: alirashid.ca@mail.com MBA/B. Sc looking for suitable position having 3 years experience in financial operations, banking & Administration with driving license. Contact 96428822 MBA in Finance & Marketing with 3 years experience in Sales, Marketing & Procurement division.

NOC available seeking for suitable post. Contact 92877851, eldhosejohnyforever@gmail.com Accountant B.Com, Tally Indian male, 14 yrs Oman experience with driving licence & NOC seeks suitable job. Contact 97942044 Accounts part time services available to handle all accounts up to finalization on monthly basis.

Finalization and audit works.

Contact : 96247295 Accountant B.com Indian male 12 yrs exp seeks suitable job.NOC available . Contact : 91212471 Email: rennyj6@gmail.com

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DAILY GUIDE SITUATION WANTED Electrical Engineer (B.Tech),

Indian Male MBA (UK),

PROJECT MANAGER,

9 years experience in Dubai/London/ Mumbai in Management Consulting, Sales & Marketing, Business Development for Real Estate/Banking seeks similar placement with D/L.

B.Tech, MBA, PRINCE-2, British Citizen now available with NOC in OMAN. 25 yrs. exp in EPC Project Management of Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Refineries & Power Plants. Seeking job immediately/

Contact -

having 7 yrs of Gulf experience, expertise in Project Management, planning, construction activities, testing & commissioning of electrical systems, presently on visit visa, seeks job in Muscat.

97281023 / 90631567

Contact 91228167

Contact: 95168205

Administrator, 30 yrs experience as Office Manager Project Executive Secretary, document Controller, Commercial Officer with driving license on release.

Indian male, MBA,

Hotel/Restaurant/ Hospitality

6 yrs experience in Sales & Marketing, Export / Import, logistics (general trading), holding Oman driving license, presently on visit visa, looking for suitable jobs.

Professional with 21 years of rich experience as CEO/General Manager, in managing business operations/ revenue expansions in hospitality/hotel sector with MBA in Hotel Management and possessing strong business acumen with excellence in executing a wide range of strategies for profitability looking for challenging career opportunity as VP/GM/CEO.

Experienced Software Professional over 20 years in Oman. Involved in system analysis, design, testing and implementing new applications, provide training and helpdesk.

Best suited to produce cost centre, consolidated, MIS reports from various applications. Manage Software, Hardware, Network resources, Wi-Fi/Biometric/CCTV Devices. Expertise in SQL, Crystal Reports, MS Office, Foxpro.

Contact - 91544858

Call 9785 5160

Contact # 92839516

Indian female, MBA, Finance, B.Com & PGDM 2 years experience as Financial Analyst looking for suitable position in Accounts Administration or Executive positions, presently available in Oman.

Contact 96126736 / 95629821 Email: ppreethi006@gmail.com

ACCOUNTS Indian/MBA/male Chief Accountant 18Yrs Experience, MIS, C.Flow, Budgeting, ERP, Cost accounting &Liasing with auditors. NOC available.

Contact: 92254691/97826674 email: khader2305@gmail.com 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 Senior Accountant, B Com, Indian, 10 yrs of Finance and Accounts experience (7 yrs Oman and 4 yrs Dubai) , NOC Available.

Contact : 99776450; Email:mobinmum1@gmail.com ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in finance. Contact 99284193 Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNC’s currently in Muscat seeking suitable placement in Finance / Admin.

Contact :94743790

ARCH./ INTERIOR DEC. Freelance Sr. Architect / Interior 2D / 3D, walkthrough Contact- 95047231 , Email: mycadvision@gmail.com Junior Architect, female from NIT, looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 92705130 Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com

ADMIN Indian male, rich oman experience as – personal assistant / office manager / executive secretary / administration / business development asst., omani license with valid visa / release available – 99168054 Indian Female, MBA-HR having 8+ experience in Administration/ HR, Customer Support, Office Coordinator with good Computer skill, Now on Visit Visa, looking for suitable position.

Contact 90196235 BBA Male 25 yrs, Administration officer experienced in administration, HR, accounts, procurement with NOC. Contact 91329571

Sudanese Accountant, Alexandria University Graduate bachelor of commerce Diploma of Marketing professional photographer worked in PR and social media for 2 years looking for a job in public relations media, social media or marketing.

Contact: 96976240

A highly competent motivated and team spirited HR Administration, Business development with 14yrs exp seeks suitable placement. Qualification BA MSW PGDDM. Contact 92438185/ email:s.azu@hotmail.com

Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement.

Contact 94879615,Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com

Indian female 32 yrs P.G English having 6 yrs exp in MNC’s (Tech.

M, IBM TCS) in HR/Admin on visit visa looking for suitable placement. Contact : 91063848, Email: chatterjee3rumpa@gmail.com

Accountant 8Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact: 97712084

Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817

Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394 28/male/MBA - finance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.com Accountant & sales & marketing.

Contact: 99730968 / 90696269 7 Years experience as Financial Analyst, MBA in finance. Responsibilities- research contributor, financial statement analysis, generating MIS & efficiency report, managing TAT, business & clients.

On visit visa in Muscat.

Contact: 90191628 / 96175780 Finance Manager 16 years experienced chartered accountant (Sri Lankan) looking for a suitable post.

NOC available.Contact: 92194926 Email: manomuscat@gmail.com Indian, Kerala Male B.COM & B.PE, Currently on Visit Visa. Looking for a suitable job in Accounts, Store Keeper, Sales etc. Ready to join as early as possible.

Contact 96988923 email:- sajith3969@gmail.com *Classified Advertisement space booking with text, should be done till 12.00 noon for next day’s publication. * Subject to space availability

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN CAD/GIS Draughtsman with 15 years experience.

Contacts: 94001764 / Email: jaisonckm@gmail.com Interior Designer AutoCAD Draftsman 3D Max, now in Muscat on visit visa. Contact 92714377 / 90865342 Revit, Autocad D/man, expected salary 200 OMR PH :92279784 Architectural Draftsmen diploma in construction technology with 6 years experience in drafting and detailing as per British standard in Oman with valid Omani license looking for suitable opportunity Noc available. Call 94375897.

Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman.

Please Contact: 96489798, (+974) 66653780.

DRIVER Looking for light driver, 6 yrs exp.

Contact: 97098018 Driver looking for job.

Contact: 95892363 Looking for light driving job 3 years exp. Contact: 91625977

Senior Accountant B.Com, 18 yrs experience abroad, 12 years in Oman with an excellent grade construction company, handling day to day activities upto finalization, proficient in Microsoft GP, knows AX – 2012, valid D/L, looks for suitable placement in Accounts / Admin. Local release available.

Contact: 968 97702648 DRIVER Looking for job Light driver.

Contact : 98503237.

Indian light driver seeks job.

Contact : 96693613 Driver looking for job.

Contact : 90524610 Driver with car.

Contact 99716938 Looking for driving job, with 4 yrs driving experience in Oman. Contact: 93521880 Driver with Electrician, 4 yrs experience looking for job.

Contact 92041902 Light vehicle driver 9 yrs exp in Oman. Knows - Arabic, English & Hindi. Contact: 99505887 Looking for light driver job 5yrs exp. Contact: 92817393 Pakistani light vehicle driver with light duty license with 6 yrs exp in Oman looking for job & visa languages known Arabic, Urdu, Pashto, Punjabi & Hindi.

Contact : 99834967 Hayat Mohammad.

Bangladeshi male, light vehicle driver, 5 yrs Gulf experience.

Contact 90209473 Pakistani, 3 yrs experience, looking for driving job.

Contact 99647042 Pakistani, light duty driver seeks job. Contact 94356465 / 93782166 Driver available, light duty driver, exp 6 yrs. Contact: 94435912 / 92439315.

Driver with car seeks placement.

Contact 93346085 Light duty driver with car, 8 yrs exp seeks placement.

Contact: 95785372 Driver job wanted.

Contact : 96393082 Looking for job driver with car.

Contact 99154473 Light Driver. Contact 92703258 / 99617026

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. BE Civil Engineer, 21 Yrs. Exp in Apartments, Malls, Industrial, Educational, Infrastructure and Fit out Projects. Have DL & NOC Contact: vsssmblr@gmail.com / 97195260 Project Manager Civil, with 17 years of experience in building, can handle project independently, strong communication and leadership skills. (+968 91105912) Civil Engineer, B-tech, Indian, 30yrs, Having 8yrs experience in building projects looking for suitable position. Contact: 99819639, email: 999saira@gmail.com

Contact- 00968-94731728/ josececy25@gmail.com

Oman experienced Indian Lawyer, 35, BA, Arabic, LLB, MBA, knows English, Arabic looking for suitable position in Companies or legal firms., presently working as Legal Advisor. NOC available.

Contact 97351649, Email : advocatesharaf@gmail.com

Indian female 25 yrs M.Sc Biotechnology With 2 yrs experience in Scientific Analysis looking for suitable placement interested in Quality Control in food processing sector & Medical Sector also.

Contact - 98842135, 98030818

IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE WITH NOC HR & ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL With 14 years of Oman experience in Omanization, well familiar with Oman labor laws, employee relations / welfare, Liasion & Coordination, Strategic HR Planning, performance Appraisal & General Administration.

Contact - 96501189 ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Indian Male 28 yrs, B.E with 6 yrs exp in Marketing Research and business strategy providing PR services looking for suitable placement. Contact: 90801510.

E mail:bijudotson@gmail.com Quantity Surveyor 14 years exp. seeking suitable placement, NOC & D/L available. Contact: 90936370 mail: muhammedjahan@gmail.com Civil Engineer Indian (B.Tech, M.Tech) 8 years experience, having Oman D/L, NOC available.

Contact: 94195397 Indian male Civil Engineer 1.6 yrs exp, having Omani D/L, looking for suitable position. NOC available.

Contact – 92157694 / mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com Diploma in Mechanical Engg, 10 years exp in steel fabrication site work with valid Oman driving license. Contact: 94696192 Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrs exp seeks suitable position in a reputed company. NOC available.

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23 yrs female Biomedical Engineer with 1 year experience looking for any kind of suitable job in Muscat. Contact 94144084 / 92967174, sujimol.m.s@gmail.com

Sudanese Civil Engineer 3 years experience have valid Oman residency looking for suitable position. Contact: 94284030

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Indian, fresh B.Tech Mechanical Engineer from Manipal University Dubai, with Omani driving license seeks career opening opportunity. contact 97238952 / sheldondsa@yahoo.com

B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 24 with almost 1 year experience as Production Shift Engineer, has achieved training on HVAC Engineering design and has good hands on software like AutoCAD and HAP.Currently in Oman on a visit visa, looking for a suitable placement.Contact: 95065955 email: mjs.jazeb@gmail.com Civil Engineer 8 years experience Structural buildings marine.

Available NOC release. #92451323.

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Contact 93314353 Engg/ Tech/ Mech 24 m, MBA /B. Tech 2 yrs HVAC-fire fighting experience seeking placement.

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Contact: 99771890 Seeking suitable job male 33 yrs Expat over 13 yrs exp with PDO as Project Service Engineer, Omani driving license, NOC available.

Contact: 92734174.

14 yrs G.C.C experience Indian male (B. tech) D.C.E , Civil Engineer, release available. Contact 99015053 Sr. Electrical Engineer with17+ yrs of exceptional exp in spear heading strategic planning and project management initiatives & executing various high rise residential & commercial building as well as roads and highway project with proficiency in installation, seeking a challenging position in a dynamic organization. Contact 96570891 Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961 Indian male B-tech 8 years experience as senior electrical project engineer / QC engineer on visit visa seeks suitable placement.

Contact 94094543 Email: anwar425@gmail.com Electrical Engineer 6 years experience in OHL, primary &distribution sub stations, driving licence and NOC available.

Contact : 99410588 / 95120225.

Indian Female Civil Engineer, M.Tech in Structural with Construction management. 1 year Lecturing Experience seeking Lecturing /Lab Assisting/QS /Design/ Planning jobs. Contact 92550987, Mail : anjuakbar2010@gmail.com Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER EDI GIS Indian male, 32 yrs, B.Tech, PGDIT, IBM Sterling Integrator, having 9 yrs experience from IBM, Cognizant & Emphasis, Oman driving license looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 93221395

ENGLISH TEACHER Indian FM, B.A, B.ED English Lit, 4 yrs Teaching experience in Oman and 2 yrs in India, immediate joining.

Contact - 94202122 ENGG. / TECH./MECH. 27 yrs, Indian male Civil Engineer (B.Tech) with 5 yrs India exp as Site Engineer in residential, commercial, industrial projects looking for job opportunity presently in Oman on visit visa ready to join immediately.

Contact: 968 94965278 Email: mdulings@gmail.com Civil Engineer (B.Tech), Indian male 24 years with 1+years Indian experience,(Certified in Staad Pro/ Quantity Survey/ Auto Cad).Looking for a Suitable position. Available In Sultanate of Oman (Muscat) on Visit Visa. # 92157694. E-mail: mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com An Iraqi civil with more than 30 years experience in (Iraq and G.C.C) looking for a job, (N.O.C) available. Contact: 96561306 Email: iq.bgd.mnsr@gmail.com Indian male, Mechanical Engineer having 1year experience, on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact:97416564, Email:jovinmathias@gmail.com Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

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Contact 97607000. Email: sivasankarjayakumar@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer, Indian, Male, 30yrs. Experienced in Steam turbines and Thermal Power house seek employment.

Contact - +91 8130553668 or mohamedshah7@gmail.com Iraqi Civil Engineer (Road) 4 years experience, 1 year in Oman with driving license & NOC. Contact: 91142290 Pakistani male Diploma Civil Engineer 4yrs exp in Oman bulling & mega projects, valid license Oman. Contact: 98921022 Electronics and Communication Engineer with 2 years experience in Telecom Sector as RF Engineer (drive test, RF & LOS survey).

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Contact: 93101283 Project Management and Supervision, expert professional Civil Engineer, 26 years experience in Contractor and consultancy companies with N.O.C & driving license. Contact : 92668679 Civil Engineer (B.Sc) with 5 years experienced (more than 4 years in Oman) in construction & project management and seeking suitable position (NOC available).

Contact: 99604563, Email: saiful.hasjv@gmail.com Indian male, Structural Engineer looking for job in structural design field. Having 6 years of experience in design field. Residing in Muscat. Contact: 91176187 Email: syam036@gmail.com

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SITUATION WANTED

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.

PH: 93837973 Graduate from Alexandria University Mechanical Power Engineering and certified international Procurement Manager CIPM basics of supply chain management B SCM, APICS, seeking suitable job for his qualifications.

Contact: +2001222399139 Oman 99602608 C/O Email: samer_henawy@hotmail.com Civil Engineer, young Indian having almost 2 years experience looking for a challenging position seeks suitable position in Oman/ GCC. Please contact 92718490, Email ID: uvais.pk82@gmail.com Indian male 24 ,B.E ( E.C.E ) graduate with 3 years of experience in the fields of BMS and Low current systems and has good knowledge about Electronic Security Systems, currently working in Oman, NOC Available.

Contact:- 94737033/ mohdmuhafez45@gmail.com Mechanical/ Piping Engineer (B.Tech.) on visit visa looking for suitable job.

Contact 94703350 mail: nadeembcoolboy@gmail.com

EDUCATION/TRAINING Mathematics Lecturer , Indian Female, M Sc Mathematics from a Prestigious University, B.Ed qualified, distinction holder with 7 yrs teaching experience in colleges.

Contact: 91360147.

Experienced Maths teacher bilingual AS, A, IB Thanwia Aamaa. Contact: 98016336.

Indian female MSC, BED, MPHIL, IELTS, currently on visit visa seeks suitable placement.

Contact : 91969756 / 96916534.

Graduate from Tanta University license of Education and Diploma of studies in French language from Ministry of Education in France courses in Picardie University Julesverne & Mont Lambert School from France, has experience in teaching French in Egypt Ministry of Education, seeking job as teacher of French language or translator for French, English & Arabic.

Contact: 99602608 Email: abodody44abohomos@gmail.com

HOSPITALITY Job needed as Restaurant Supervisor having more than 8 years experience in hospitality industry ex: employer Pizza hut Oman certified course in food hygiene and safety.

Contact :+968 96480905 whatsapp:+968 93407177 Male 32 yrs hotel management Chef 14 yrs experience in Bahrain from India, Kerala looking for suitable jobs in hotel 3 star, 5 star. Contact: 98926299 / 92268172

IT IT Support Engineer, Exp 3 years in Oman 2 years in India.

Contact: 94672759 IT field 3 years of experience, female seeking suitable job in Oman.

Contact: 96350234 Email: greeshmavkannan@gmail.com Indian male, B.Tech IT, 4 years Oman Experience in IT & NETWORKING, holding Oman D/L, seeks suitable placement. NOC available.

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Contact 95818892 Indian Male, MCA Graduate, 15 yrs exp in ERP, CSM Certified, seeking suitable role.NOC Available.

Contact : GSM : 90189284 Email: meetlibran@gmail.com Indian male, 3 yrs experience in IT as Linux Administrator & 1 yr experience in Amazon EC2 cloud at Wipro Bangalore seeks suitable placement.

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Contact: 94969654 Indian female M.Sc Computer Science seeking suitable placement in Muscat area.

Contact: 98660672 Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement.

Contact: 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com

IND male ERP Project Manager 15 yrs exp can handle complete IT division looking for suitable placement with Oman D/L, NOC available. Contact : 94700212 Indian male, Senior logistics Incharge 20 yrs experienced with oil & gas products with Oman driving license, NOC available.

Contact 95370652, anilsampat3@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Filipino Male, 28 years Old. Looking for job, Have experience in Rent a Car/ Cargo & Logistics / Real Estate/ Customer Care Executive / Sale Executive & Marketing/ Shop In- Charge. Hard working w/ good computer and communication skill.

GSM: 97761075 B.Sc in Geology, fresher, need job training, on visit visa for 3 months, can speak Arabic and English.

Contact :71125541 GYM Instructor 12 years experience single. Contact: 96700192 BS in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 years(Power Plants).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com Indian male, 28, post graduate, 6+ yrs exp in Oman in sales (back office) & credit control with valid Oman D/L looking for suitable lacements. NOC available.

Contact 92066 523 Filipino Graphic Designer / I.T. looking for a suitable job with 10 years experience. Very good in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Photography, Knowledge in CCTV & Access Controls. Pls. Call 79042628.

Sudanese male bachelor geology and mining with 3 years experience in MUD logging and training in soil investigation.

Contact 92956848

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE

Male Nursing Specialist with more than 3 yrs exp - Pro metric 64 pc - Data Flow accept - seeks job – 97951608

Mathematics Lecturer , Indian Female, M Sc Mathematics from a Prestigious University, B.Ed qualified, distinction holder with 6 yrs teaching experience in colleges.

Contact: 91360147.

Iraqi Dentist female, MOH license seeks suitable job in clinic in Muscat. Contact 97891219

HOSPITALITY

CEO, CEO Assistant looking for senior management position with more than 25 yrs Business developing experience Marketing business planning U.S.A, Africa, Kazakhstan, Saudi & Qatar MBA , TEXAS A &M – USA University.

Contact: 92010247

MEDICAL

Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact 99739415 / 92091528

Teacher Female , Phd in Chemistry having 3.5 yrs of Experience in India. Staying here on Family Visa & seeking for a suitable placement. Contact – 99675828, Email - Anupam.tiwari67@gmail.com

MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR

Filipino male Medical / Sales representative with 3 yrs experience is looking for suitable job in Oman.

Contact: 92610394 Veterinary Doctor: Indian Female looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 96906534 /99014885, Email: monishmajeed@gmail.com

Looking for part time job Secretarial / Data Entry / Documentation available every day after 5:00 pm Friday / Saturday full day area preferred Ruwi/ CBD/ MBD / Al Khuwair. Contact: 90414827 Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment.

Call: 95244761

SKILLED / UNSKILLED Indian, looking for a suitable post 25 yrs exp in Carpentry Foreman with valid D/L seeks placement.

Contact: 95868469

MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR SALES / MARKETING

Young, female, diploma in aviation, hospitality, travel management, with family visit visa, seeks suitable placement with employment visa in airlines / hospitality / administration & in any company. Gsm 9092-1438 Housekeeping Supervisor, Hotel Industry seeks placement.

Contact 96152305

Indian, 15+ years experience In Purchase looking for suitable jobs in Oman (NOC available). Contact 96388496,ranju.uma@gmail.com Indian male (Storekeeper) having 8 yrs experience in a reputed hospital, seeks suitable placement.

Contact 95857942 / 98239607, Email : rajukayappurath@gmail.com

Indian male 26 years of experience of sales & marketing in surgical and laboratory equipments.

Looking for good replacement.

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Contact No.968-96349191.

SALES / MARKETING Indian male Sales & Marketing experience in Dubai, having valid Dubai license seeking suitable placement. Contact : 90214432 7 yrs Dubai, 3 yrs Oman Sales & marketing exp 5 yrs Pakistan accounts experience with driving license MBA marketing & finance Diploma in Marketing Univ. of Varginia USA. NOC available looking for job. Call/whatsapp : 97367321 Indian male, 25 yrs, 3 yrs Marketing & sales experience in Oman, having valid Oman D/L with NOC looking for suitable job in Sales or marketing related field.

Contact 98983247 Indian male 3 yrs exp in Marketing looking for a suitable job.

Contact: 94951234. Email: rakeshrsveliyam@gmail.com Indian female, 6 yrs experience in Cosmetic (Oman) with D/L seeking suitable placement.

Contact 98278522 Indian (M), 29 Yrs B Com, 5 yrs experience, 2 yrs in Oman as Document Controller seeking similar jobs or in sales. NOC Available.

M: +919773310782 Email Id: sajid.shaikh2123@gmail.com Indian male 14 yrs exp in business development, Sales & Marketing, 4 yrs in building material in Oman Contact: 93956234.

Indian male 39 years, 10 years experience in Oman as Marketing, Business Development & Operations with legal background looking for suitable job having Oman D/L. NOC available. Contact : 94942328 / 94266552 Indian male 35 years, B.com and 9 years GCC experience in Sales & Marketing (Transport & Logistic).

Having GCC driving license, looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 92634281 email: shinojkk1224@gmail.com Graduate degree 5 yrs experience as Sales and Marketing in Oman with D/L& NOC available looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 92506310 MBA Indian male 12 yrs Oman experience Sales Marketing with driving license, excellent market knowledge and strategic role player looking for suitable position.

NOC available. Contact: 91437484 Indian male 42 yrs searching for suitable job, experience in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Saudi D/L holder, fluent in Arabic, English, Hindi Gulf experience 20 yrs manpower co-ordinator, sales & marketing, logistics. Contact: 90518114 Indian male age 24, B.Com. having 2 year experience and currently in visit visa. Looking for suitable placement in Sales, Marketing & finance. Contact: 90766307 Email: shhaazz.007@gmail.com Oil & gas experienced Indian lady with 6 years in sales & marketing to PDO and having valid Omani driving license. Contact 96143430 / 99875919 Executive purchase logistics with 10 years experience, NOC available. Contact: 91432512 Indian male Graduate with 18 years of Marketing experience presently in Oman on family visit visa, looking for best opportunity.

Contact: 96168687 Email: dhibupaul@gmail.com Indian Male, MBA marketing 5 yrs exp. in sales & 4 yrs in FMCG sector, looking for best opportunity. NOC available.

Contact: 96001877 Indian Male, 26 M.Com with 4 yrs of Experience in Accounting & Administration in a Financial Company in India, seeks suitable job, Currently in India.

Contact India:-+918907212253 Akhil:-93626288, Email: Sumeshpsmkr1989@gmail.com Filipino Male, 28 years Old. Looking for job, Have experience in Rent a Car/ Cargo & Logistics / Real Estate/ Customer Care Executive / Sale Executive & Marketing/ Shop In- Charge. Hard working w/ good computer and communication skill. GSM: 97761075 Indian male 37 years MBA graduate in marketing with 9yrs of experience in UAE in field of brand promotions & marketing with UAE D/L on a visit seeking suitable position. Conatct 95792820

Indian female 29 years Post Graduate with computer Knowledge 2 years of Oman experience in coordinator & 5 years of experience in customer service, client relation officer with excellent communication skill seeks suitable placement. Contact: 95337665 Resident in Oman 18 years, 10 years experience in setup marketing plans and strategies, sales, import & logistics, procurement, Omani government tenders, organizing projects & events, import fireworks for festivals, NOC available, have car. Contact 94123939.

Email: 002015r@gmail.com Indian male 1 yr exp in sales automotive (TBL) looking for best opportunity , NOC available.

Contact: 97793879 Email: shyampkn@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS B.Com Pakistani, 6 years experience of marketing NOC and D.L is available 0096898895739 Indian Female, 28 Yrs, M.Sc Comp Science having 3 years experience as a Lecturer/Teacher/IT Support with excellent computer skills, on family visa looking for suitable position. Pls Contact 92857417.

MBA with 18 years of experience in Procurement, 2 years in Sohar, Oman driving license, looking for suitable position.M:92507430, ahmed16071974@gmail.com, NOC available Indian/male(26)/MBA/2 years experience in procurement, coordination and distribution management, with valid oman license available for immediate joining.

Contact: 92536194 email:suhailbs@gmail.com Experienced Restaurant Manager/ supervisor, direct sales searching for suitable position Indian male 23 Diploma in Automobile engineering.

Contact: 90801420, Email: anwaar223969@gmail.com Sr Project Engineer, 30 Years, Mechanical, 8 Yrs. experience in Oman & Qatar, Qatar Petroleum approved, Experienced in EPIC Projects Tanks, Vessels, Piping, Steel structures Mail; snu057@gmail.com, Ph-00974 66772193 Indian female, M.Com, 4 yr’s experience in Accounts looking for Accountant/Asst. Accountant job.

Contact: 98418533 / 99338639 MECHANICAL/PRODUCTION ENGINEER, 3 years’ experience in production industry, B tech in Mech engg, Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera certified, Contact- arn9895@gmail.com Mob 00919895233155

MISCELLANEOUS TEKLA & AutoCAD.5 years Oman experience in project execution and detail drawing of Steel structures, site and shop erected tanks. Diploma in mech.Engg.

Mob: 98486585 sinoshcs@gmail.com.

4 years experience in IT Executive and also ticketing staff, seeking placement contact 94948622.

Email Jarar.haider@yahoo.com Indian Male 23 Photographer searching for suitable job.

Contact: 90801420 WhatsApp: +917411062397 for my sample shots, Email: anwaar223969@gmail.com 28 years, Indian (Kerala )lady seeking job as a primary teacher .

Qualifications : +2 , TTC and Graduation in Sociology. She has 4 years experience in the Teaching field.

Contact +968 94743882 B.E Engineer and also did NEBOSH (IGC), Fire and Safety (HABC) First Aid.3 year of Gulf experience As a Safety Engineer looking for job. Available to join respective firm. Contact # 94618504, Email: shan37yousfani@gmail.com B.E Engineer Indian male with total 7+ years experience in the field of telecom projects, operations and sales, 3 years experience in Oman, with license and NOC seeks suitable placement. GSM- 92961033 E MAIL -joalappa77@gmail.com Indian male, 26 years, 3 years’ experience in projects of tanks, boilers and steel structures, aware of int. standards, b tech in Mech engg. contact-rahulkunnath23@gmail. com, mob-00917350860889 Graduate (C.M.A & B.Com) having 4 yrs experience in U.A.E & Pakistan in accounts/ Audit now in Oman immediate available.

Cell # 94973273 (call & Whatsaap) Female, 25yrs old with 4 yrs experience in admin, HR and Secretary position looking for a job.

Contact neslinmoras@gmail.com 99265759.

Indian Female 23 Years, B.Sc Nursing , Seeking for Nursing Jobs , Good Communication Skill Contact 96723359, 97470727 E-mail : anaswara271@gmail.com Indian male 23 Diploma in Automobile engineering Experienced restaurant manager/supervisor and Marketing knowledge searching for suitable position in your company currently on a visit visa.

Contact: 90801420, Email:anwaar223969@gmail.com INDIAN FEMALE 28 yrs, M.Sc B.ed Science, Experience 2Years In Teaching In India, seeking suitable Job. Contact 0091 9676814123, Email;bbroshini53@gmail.com

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, Indian Male,26 years, 3 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures, Aware of int.

Standards,B tech in Mech engg.

Contact-rahulkunnath23@gmail. com, Mob-00917350860889

Pakistani Male having 7 years Experience Valid Omani Driving license working as a Transport Manager looking for a suitable position. Salary is negotiable. Email: mohdnaveed043@gmail.com, Mob: +96893363316 / 94202746

Indian 30 years, Autocad Draftsman 10 years experience in India.

2 years Oman experience in MEP Drawings and QS Estimation.

Contact: 9353 1192, 9086 4988

Indian male 32 years (MBA) Having 7 years experience in Oman, Seeking for Business Development/ Business Support job, having Valid Oman Driving License.

Mobile No : 00968 98403599

B.E Engineer and also did NEBOSH (IGC), Fire and Safety (HABC) First Aid.3 year of Gulf experience As a Safety Engineer looking for job.

Available to join respective firm.

Contact number# 94618504, Email: shan37yousfani@gmail.com

Indian Female, 28 Years - MSc Microbiology, Quality checking food industry, Looking for suitable job. Contact 98170510 Email: lasyapriyaprasanth@gmail.com

Indian male B.Tech, DCE Civil Engineer 14 years Gulf experience.

Contact 97045409

Indian senior Mechanical Engineer experienced in EPC projects in crushing, construction chemical, concrete products etc. # 9109 6940 E: kpopragmatic@gmail.com

Civil Engineer with 6 yrs exp. In construction and all related works having Omani license & NOC. looking for job. Contact 94520994 Male Indian current job : call center job, B.E (ECE) searching for suitable job, email: amirraj11691@gmail.com. mobile: +919677642346 / +918428617572 Indian male, 11 years exp. in accounting, knowledge in tally also. looking for a part time job.

Contact . 98983122 23 Male Indian 3 year experience in restaurant manager & accountant job & marketing experience looking for suitable job. Contact:90801420 , WhatsApp no :+917411062397, E-mail: anwaar223969@gmail.com

Electrical Engineer, 24 yrs, Indian Male Fresher, Training Undertaken in Electrical Draughtsman, Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting. Salary expected negotiable.

Contact 94989767, Email: Junaiz987@gmail.com Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 2 years of experience in Accounts looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact : 97939084 / 97351786 E-mail : mohammednsr126@gmail.com Indian male Executive Secretary having vast experience in admin, logistics & procurement well versed with computer seek suitable placement. Contact : 99514286 email: azimmohd@yahoo.co.in

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TOURS Dolphin Watch, Dhow Cruise with Buffet, & Land Tours Al- Ainain Marine Tours contact 98029602, 92808636 We arrange tours & accommodation at all the beautiful places in Oman. Contact 99839898

RENT A CAR

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED IT professional, BE. in IT, CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, 3yrs exp. in it, valid Omani D/L seeking suitable placement in it/network/server support/ retail sales. Contact 91496939.

Part- Time Accountant, well experience senior accountant, doing all type of accounting works, Finalization, Budgeting available.

Contact 98803439 Mechanical, 8 Yrs. experience in Oman & Qatar, Qatar Petroleum approved, Experienced in EPIC Projects, Tanks, Vessels, Piping, Steel structures.

Mail;snu057@gmail.com Ph-00974 66772193 Civil Engineer (B-tech) Indian male 1+ years experience in high rise building (G+21) site Engineer, experience in QC ,QS, and surveying looking for a job (NOC) available. #90924737 / 97470742 Email: kannanknply92@gmail.com 4 years experience in IT Executive and also ticketing staff, seeking placement contact 94948622.

Email Jarar.haider@yahoo.com B.E Engineer and also did NEBOSH (IGC), Fire and Safety (HABC) First Aid.3 year of Gulf experience As a Safety Engineer looking for job.

Available to join respective firm.

Contact # 94618504, Email: shan37yousfani@gmail.com 3 years’ experience in production industry, B tech in Mech engg, Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera certified. Contact arn9895@gmail. com, Mob 00919895233155 Indian Male 23, BE. Mechanical Engineer currently on visit visa Seeking for suitable Job. Software Proficiency AUTOCAD, CATIA, ANSYS, SOLIDWORKS. Contact No: 90924672 / 98859557, tsprakash01@gmail.com Indian male Accountant.

Completed MBA with 1 year experience, good working knowledge in Tally & Excel. Searching for suitable job. Contact : 919715874548 , 918015907437, Email : jovin8910@gmail.com Sr Project Engineer, 30 Years, Mechanical, 8 Yrs. experience in Oman & Qatar, Qatar Petroleum approved, Experienced in EPIC Projects Tanks, Vessels, Piping, Steel structures. Ph-00974 66772193, Mail: snu057@gmail.com Well-qualified Indian Female with 8 years Oman experience in Procurement Supply Chain from reputed Companies in Oman seeks placement, contact – 95423692

SITUATION WANTED Looking for Land surveyor job 5 years experience in Oman fully know autocad GPS and latest total station instruments NOC available:+96894144052 wasifnaz313@Yahoo.com

B.E Engineer and also did NEBOSH (IGC), Fire and Safety (HABC) First Aid.3 year of Gulf experience As a Safety Engineer looking for job.

Available to join respective firm.

Contact 94618504

Filipina, 33yrs old, with Bachelors Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, with experience as Senior Housekeeping Supervisor in famous hotels and resorts looking for suitable job in Muscat. Please contact 97943735/96489798.

Indian Male, 26 years, 3 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures Aware of int. Standards, B tech in Mech engg. Contact- 00917350860889 rahulkunnath23@gmail.com

MECHANICAL/PRODUCTION ENGINEER, 3 years’ experience in production industry, B tech in Mech engg, Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera certified, Contact arn9895@gmail.com, Mob 00919895233155 B.E Mining Engineer and also did NEBOSH (IGC), Fire and Safety (HABC) First Aid.3 year of Gulf experience looking for job. Available to join respective firm.

Contact 94618504

Driver with car available.

Contact : 90139903 MBA in HR & Finance with 2 years experience in HR seeking for a suitable post, presently in family joining visa. Contact : 9058 7631 Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 4 years of experience in Office Administration (admin) looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact : 97939084 / 97351786, E-mail : mohammednsr126@gmail.com

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

SITUATION WANTED Search job as light driver, experience 3 years language Hindi, English, Arabic. Contact: 97941771 Civil Engineer (B-tech) Indian male 1+ years experience in high rise building (G+21) site Engineer, experience in QC ,QS, and surveying looking for a job(NOC) available contact :90924737 / 97470742 Email:kannanknply92@gmail.com Electrical Engineer, Indian male 4 years of experience in India / Oman. NOC available Looking for job in electrical field, Having good academic records and good communication skill. GSM: 94579857 Email: zahirpb@gmail.com

B.E Engineer and also did NEBOSH (IGC), Fire and Safety (HABC) First Aid.3 year of Gulf experience As a Safety Engineer looking for job.

Available to join respective firm.

Contact number# 94618504, Email: shan37yousfani@gmail.com

Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 2 years of experience in purchase (supply chain management) looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa.# 97939084 / 97351786, mail: mohammednsr126@gmail.com

Iraqi Civil Engineer 25 years experience in governments building and construction projects resident in Oman. speak And write English Contact: 98930502.

Email: aminaloraiby@gmail.com

B.E(Mechanical) 12years industrial sales one year Muscat experience, presently in India , Immediately ready to join ,Mobile no :917338899372 , email id : ganesh2008sep@gmail.com

Airfreight/logistics Manager, male 35, MBA, Indian, 5 years experience in Oman seeks job. # 0091-9526166169 / 99630159, E mail - bijoabyjohns@yahoo.co.in

Airfreight/logistics Manager, male 35, MBA, Indian, 5 years experience in Oman seeks job. Contact0091-9526166169 / 99630159 , e mail - bijoabyjohns@yahoo.co.in

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SITUATION WANTED COMPUTER/WEB./ EDU./CLASSES

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

in Azaiba and Ruwi

• Learn in two months • Satisfaction guaranteed

Karate and self defense classes at Azaiba 18 Nov Street. RO 10 per month twice a week Monday and Tuesday 6. 30 TO 7. 30. PM. Contact: 98294551

SITUATION WANTED SERVICES

MANPOWER

Tel: 95244310

SITUATION WANTED SERVICES RENAISSANCE CATERING & SERVICES LLC PEST CONTROL Control of cockroaches, bedbugs,ants etc..

Odourless and harmless Trained and experienced staffs Quality service in reasonable charge we use quality products approved by Oman Govt. we undertake yearly contracts for commercial & residential bldgs

CALL: 99040032

Pest control & Building cleaning all kinds of pest control building. Cleaning tiles / Marble polishing monthly/ Yearly contracts available.

Contact: 98814733 /98814740 Al Husn Cleaning L.L.C

SERVICES We Provide Cleaners, Office boys, Cleaning Contracts, General cleaning etc.

Al Mudakhir National Est. LLC Contact : 94277020

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED

WE SERVE OMAN

Indian male, 28 YEARS Msc Bed Chemistry 2 years, experience In Teaching In India seeking suitable Job. Mob No-00919505671750, Email;bbroshini53@gmail.com

GUARANTEED CLEANING: Carpet & sofa shampooing, Contact 99314807/24792998 MARBLE CRYSTALLIZATION restore the original shine of your marble. Contact 24793614/ 99314807 Furniture shifting with expert technicians. Contact: 99041337 Water proofing ABUQABASContact 99320217/24788722 House shifting packing.

Contact: 99657644/98518013 Al farzdaq Al Fedi Trad and Cont Maintenance services electric, plumbing and A/C. Contact: 96524904 /94285064

Window & split unit A.C servicing & repairing. Contact: 99557080 All Maintenance and services electric, CCTV Camera, Plumbing, A/C service and gas installation, painting tiles. #96524904 / 94285064 Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & anti-termite treatment, general cleaning painting,Plumbing, Electrical, shifting. Contact Mundhir Al-Rizaiqi trading. L.L.C. Contact: 24810137, 99450130

INDIAN male, 33 yrs, BSC Chemistry 8years, experience as Medical Representative In Zydus company in India, seeking suitable Job. Contact -00919505671750, Email; bbroshini53@gmail.com

Split unit & window unit A.C servicing & maintenance.

Contact 96236476 For any 3d signboard, acrylic works with painting please contact us on 90786240 or follow us in instagram: silver_concepts Marble Restoration, Mosaic tiles polishing, carpet shampooing, maintenance. Contact ABU QABAS- 99320217 /24788722

CAD drawings Archi/ MEP CAD – comply BIM. Contact: 91233975

Marble crystallization & grinding, cleaning & carpet shampooing. Ocean center LLC. Contact 99344723

Pest control treatments, Ocean center LLC Contact 99344723

A/c Servicing & Maintenance.

Contact Abdul Rehman.

Contact 99382104

Regin accountant, male Indian, 2 years of experience doing accounts in tally and excel searching for suitable job.

GSM no: 7373387282 E mail: regin1690@gmail.com Split unit & widow unit A.C servicing & maintenance.

Contact 95323517 / 93769089 Marble crystallization & grinding, Ocean center LLC. Contact 99344723

Indian female 23 Oracle ERP technical consultant 2+exp skills: oaf, forms & reports, bipublisher email: ramyaoracleapps02@gmail. com, Contact: 91156571 Indian Female 10 years exp as cook in Oman, South Indian & Gujarati special .looking for job, Contact 95795971

CHANGE OF NAME I Makhan Chand (holder of Indian passport No. H 8452035) daughter of Piara Ram having permanent residence in India, V.P.O Talwandi Bootian Jalandhar (complete postal address in India) and presently residing in Oman, Nakhal, P.O. Box 154, Postal Code 323 (complete postal address in Oman) intend to change my name from Makhan Chand (old name) to Makhan Singh (new name) for all practical purpose. Any objection towards my name change may please be communicated to Embassy of India, Muscat, Diplomatic Quarters, Al Khuwair, P. Box No. 1727, Postal Code 112, Ruwi, Sultanate of Oman.

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED Chief Accountant , 7 years experienced (out of 25 years experience in accounts) worked in reputed group companies. Currently procuring MBA finance and having Omani Driving License seeks suitable openings from reputed companies. Contact 98803439 / 97413784 Building foreman, Experience : More than 20 years with 12 years in Saudi Arabia 4 years in Oman and 4 years in Pakistan with D/L. Contact : 968 94153911, Email : iqbalsaleem10777@gmail.com B. Tech Comp Science 3+ yrs, looking for administration or IT / Management or other profile with flexible timings. Contact 95761562 3 years experience in production industry, B tech in Mech engg, Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera certified. Contact Email: arn9895@gmail.com, Mob 00919895233155 Indian male 6 years exp as Sales Executive with valid Oman driving license, languages known Hindi and English, looking for any good job. Contact 95642297 Diploma in Civil Engineering, B. Tech in Civil engineering from Kurukshetra university, persuing M. Tech Structural Engineering distance mode from Kurukshetra University, more than 07 years experience. Contact+96891431483 email mohsinyousuf86@rediffmail.com MECHANICAL/PRODUCTION ENGINEER, 3 years’ experience in production industry, B tech in Mech engg, Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera certified, Contact Mob 00919895233155 mail: arn9895@gmail.com