Times of Oman - July 18, 2016

MONDAY

July 18, 2016 13 Shawwal 1437 AH

FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

On the occasion of the 8th National Day, 1978

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ We should be proud of our Omani heritage and the spirit which strengthened our determination and enabled us to achieve victory through long years of struggle.

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TOP THREE INSIDE STORIES

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Renaissance Day holiday declared on July 24

Citizen’s eyewitness account of Turkey

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An Omani citizen on holiday in Trabzon, a city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey, reported hearing shots and police sirens from his hotel room as Friday’s attempted military coup unfolded. He also saw choppers hovering in the sky. >A3

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Musandam Oman Sail capsizes, crew safe

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Musandam-Oman Sail (MOD70) capsized on Sunday morning off the coast of Canada during their Transatlantic crossing, while sailing from Quebec, Canada to Saint Malo, France. >A3

MARKET

Finance, leasing firms bring down bad loans

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Oman’s finance and leasing companies, popularly known as non-banking finance firms, were able to bring down their non-performing loans last year. The gross nonperforming loans at the end of 2015 fell to OMR49.5m. >B1

2 RECENT MURDERS INSTIL FEAR AMONG CASH COLLECTORS Security experts advise taking ROP’s help for carrying large amounts of cash

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MUSCAT: Some cash collection agents are afraid to go to work and one global security firm has reported MORNING MINUTE

a 300 per cent increase in enquiries after the murders of two Indian expats in just over a month.

Security experts are warning companies not to use their employees to

carry too much cash in the wake of the brutal murder of a cash collector who was found with his throat slit.

Two back-to-back murders of Indian expats have left the community on edge, according to activists.

“I am very much concerned about the current situation; there will be only two staff at our petrol station for the night shifts,”an Indian expat, who works at a petrol station in Adam, said. >A6

MUSCAT: Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and Chairman of the Civil Service Council issued a decision yesterday declaring that Sunday, 19 Shawwal 1437 AH corresponding to July 24, 2016, will be an official holiday for employees at ministries, public authorities and other departments of the state’s administrative apparatus on the occasion of July 23rd Blessed Renaissance Day. The minister extended heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said on this glorious occasion, praying to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty the Sultan, grant him good health, happiness and a long life and for the return of this and similar occasions on His Majesty for many years to come, the Omani people and our dear country further progress and welfare under his wise leadership.

It was also decided that Sunday, July 24, 2016, will be an of-

ficial holiday for employees of private sector companies and establishments, according to a decision issued by Sheikh Abdullah bin Nassir Al Bakri, Minister of Manpower.

The decision allows employers and employees to agree on work arrangements during the holiday if necessity arises.

Weekly-off Employees whose weekly-off coincides with the holiday of the aforesaid occasion must be compensated.

All employees in the private sector extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said on this glorious occasion, praying to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty the Sultan, grant him good health, happiness and a long life and for the return of this and similar occasions on His Majesty and the Omani people with blessings and well-being. -ONA

Omani couple blessed with triplets

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Moreover, we have requested the Oman Chamber of Commerce to disseminate the information among the companies Hiruni Rajapakse, Second Secretary, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Oman

Large Omani contingent for Colombo trade show The flagship event of the Geneva-based International Trade Centre will be held in October

Times News Service MUSCAT: A large number of Omani companies are expected to take part in the World Export Development Forum (WEDF), the flagship event of the Geneva-based International Trade Centre (ITC), to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 1213 October, 2016.

Hiruni Rajapakse, Second Secretary, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Oman, said in a statement that several companies have confirmed their participation in this event in Colombo. “Moreover, we have requested the Oman Chamber of Commerce to disseminate the information among the companies,” she said.

With its central location in

BUSINESS HUB: Sri Lanka has risen steadily to become a regional

business hub.

South Asia, at the crossroads of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has risen steadily to become a regional business hub.

“Convening this gathering of the global trade and development community and business representatives in Colombo will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase the best of Sri Lanka and allow us to talk business and do business,” she said.

Recently, a large number of Omanis had visited Sri Lanka, keen to

invest in property, infrastructure development and farming sector.

Anselm Perera, the CEO of Business Process Outsourcing Services LLC (BPOS) Oman, who was a part of the delegation to Sri Lanka, said the South Asian country was turning out to be good place for the investors after the civil war ended on May 18, 2009. “Since then, we have seen a surge of investors from all around the globe,” he said recently.

Besides investing in farming,

Omanis are also buying properties in Sri Lanka. “The Omani delegation which recently visited Sri Lanka also held discussions with representatives of the reputed high-rise residential development Altair to buy apartments,” Anselm Perera said.

The WEDF will bring together policymakers, business leaders, and officials from trade and investment support institutions (TISIs) and international organisations to discuss how to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth through trade.

The theme of WEDF 2016, ‘Trade for Success: Connect, Compete, Change,’ reflects the importance that the ITC and the Government of Sri Lanka attach to the role of enterprises in trade and job creation.

In Sri Lanka and elsewhere, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the economy, representing over 90 per cent of all businesses and contributing to two thirds of global employment.

Previous editions of WEDF have been held in Doha, Qatar (2015), Kigali, Rwanda (2014), Jakarta, Indonesia (2012), Istanbul, Turkey (2011) and Chongqing, China (2010).

NEW RECORD

Mwasalat passenger numbers peak on first day of Eid-Al-Fitr Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman’s national bus service carried a record number of passengers on the first day of Eid, the company has announced.

Oman National Transport Company, ‘Mwasalat,’ said that it ferried 18,000 passengers on that day, the highest for a single day, since it started operating.

The total number of passengers on board the Mwasalat buses during Eid Holiday was 72,000, with an average of more than 14,000 passengers a day.

With more than 30,000 passengers, the Ruwi-Mabelah route topped the list when it came to the number of passengers carried during Eid Holiday (5-9 July).

Ruwi-Wadi Al-Kabir with 13,000

passengers and Ruwi-Ameraat with almost the same number follow the Ruwi-Mabelah route.

The Ruwi-Muscat route with more than 11,000 passengers was next, followed by the Ruwi-WadiAdei route with more than 4,000 passengers. A total of 20 per cent Omanis used ‘Mwasalat’ buses.

‘Mwasalat’ plans to operate a new route across Khoud-SQUSahwa Tower during the third quarter of this year, when it will also launch a service for the Muscat-Duqm route.

Mwasalat has increased its trips to Salalah during Salalah Festival 2016, starting from the third day of Eid-Al-Fitr with three to five daily trips, providing 225 seats per day during the Salalah Autumn Festival 2016.

P R I VAT E S E C T O R

‘File labour complaints only through ministry website’ Times News Service MUSCAT: Omanis, and expats working in the private sector in Muscat, will only be allowed to submit labour complaints against employers through the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) website beginning August 1, the Ministry announced through social media.

The Ministry stressed that any written complaints will not be accepted beginning next month.

The Ministry has opened a web portal,www.manpower.gov.om, on a trial basis for workers registered with companies operating in Muscat.

Further, nationals holding old ID cards, and expats with old resident cards, must renew these cards to obtain PKI-enabledcards, which will allow them to use the e-services offered by the

The Ministry of Manpower stressed that any written complaints will not be accepted beginning next month ministry. The new e-services include filing labour complaints, follow-ups on the status of registered complaints, complaints about private sector establishments violating labour laws, as well as filing complaints about violating the rights of labourers.

The Ministry of Manpower explained that a user’s guide is available on the website to allow the public to better understand

how to take advantage of communicating with the Ministry.

Do not delay The online complaint platform states that a complainant should not delay in lodging a claim, as per Article 7 of the Labour Law. Article 7 states that an employee’s right to make any claim under the provision of this law shall expire after the lapse of one year from the date on which such a claim arises.

Regarding cases filed before the implementation of this law, the one-year deadline will become effective from the date on which the law comes into force.

Also, the online platform clearly points out that an employer cannot act against a worker for approaching MoM to lodge a complaint.

E D UC AT I O N

132 applications filed for National Research Award Times News Service MUSCAT: In all, 132 research projects have applied to The Research Council (TRC) for the National Research Award (NRA).

These 132 entries are distributed over TRC’s six research sectors. The application period for the NRA had closed on June 30 this year.

The award has two categories. A total of 89 research projects were submitted under the best published research by PhD holders or equivalent award category, while 43 research projects were submitted under the second category of the best published research in the junior researchers’ award category (non-PhD holders).

In terms of research sectors, 25 research projects applied under

Culture, Basic and Social Sciences sector, 20 research projects applied under the Education and Human Resources sector, 31 research projects applied under Environment and Biological Resources sector, 21 research projects applied under Health and Social Development sector, 19 research projects applied under Energy and Industry sector, and 16 research projects applied under Information and Communications Technology sector.

The submitted research projects will be evaluated by the sectoral committees in each research sector, based on the criteria and mechanisms announced under the NRA, taking into account the quality of the published research papers and their importance to the Sultanate. On October 5, a to-

tal of 12 research project will be announced as the winners of this year’s NRA in the two categories of the award.

Two research projects will win in each research sector.

It is worth mentioning that TRC is organising the NRA for the third consecutive year with the aim of encouraging Omani researchers to continue their research activities and initiatives, spreading the culture of research and raising the quality of research outputs in the Sultanate. It will also help increase the conducing of the Sultanate-related research,enhance the level of awareness about the role of TRC, its programmes and research grants that are offered to researchers under different categories.

MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016

ACCIDENT

Musandam Oman Sail capsizes, all crew safe and secure

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Omani citizen’s eyewitness account of Turkey turmoil versary, condemned the attempted coup and said he played no role in it. He said the attempted overthrow of the government may have been staged to justify a crackdown.

“As someone who suffered under multiple military coups during the past five decades, it is especially insulting to be accused of having any link to such an attempt.

I categorically deny such accusations,” Gulen said in a statement.

Erdogan, however, called upon the United States to extradite Gulen.

Majid Al Fazari who was at a beach saw the news about the coup when he drove back to his hotel after noticing helicopters TARIQ ZIAD AL HAREMI

hovering in the sky

tariqh@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Musandam-Oman Sail (MOD70) capsized on Sunday morning off the coast of Canada during their Transatlantic crossing, while sailing from Quebec, Canada to Saint Malo, France.

Oman Sail received a call from the crew aboard Musandam-Oman Sail at 3:05am on Sunday morning, where they reported that their boat capsized 450 nautical miles (833.4 km) East of St. Pierre and Miquelon off the coast of Canada, according to information received from Quebec.

The crew remained aboard the boat, as the race committee and Oman Sail immediately put to sea to evacuate the crew, and safely returned them to shore.

“The crew are safe and, usually, when a boat capsizes the team forfeits the race,” Oman Sail officials told Times of Oman.

The five sailors were transferred to a cargo ship for their return to Canada.

“The MOD70 is currently damaged and will not be able to continue the race. So far, Musandam-Oman Sail is out of the race,” said Oman Sail officials.

AV I AT I O N

Oman Air flight suffers tyre burst at Dar es Salaam

Times News Service MUSCAT: An Oman Air plane with 158 passengers and six crew members on board from Muscat, suffered a tyre burst during landing at Dar es Salaam airport in Tanzania on Saturday.

“We would like to confirm that flight WY707 from Muscat to Dar es Salaam suffered a tyre burst while landing at DAR Airport on 16 July,” Oman Air announced on twitter.

All the passengers, however, were deplaned safely without any injuries. The airline has ordered a probe into the incident. The flight departed from Muscat International Airport at 7:15pm on Saturday.

In an earlier incident, Oman Air flight 635 burst two of its tyres upon landing at Abu Dhabi International Airport on Wednesday night last April.

Oman Air’s over-riding priority is to safeguard the well-being of all its customers and staff, and the airline is proud of its unblemished safety record. Oman Air provides extensive training for its crew on how to effectively manage problems when they arise, and ensure passenger safety. It also works closely with all the airport authorities throughout its network.

This incident illustrates the effectiveness of that training and co-operation.

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Times News Service MUSCAT: An Omani citizen on holiday in Trabzon, a city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey, reported hearing shots and police sirens from his hotel room as Friday’s attempted military coup unfolded.

“I was at the beach and had no idea about the coup. Soon after, I noticed helicopters in the skies above me. I then drove back to the hotel,” Majid Al Fazari told Times of Oman. “On my way to the hotel, I saw unusual movements and inspection points,” he added.

Al Fazari said he then saw the news about the coup on his hotel room TV and followed news updates on WhatsApp. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s supporters rallied in public squares, at Istanbul airport and outside his palace, in a show of defiance after a failed coup attempt killed at least 290 people and raised expectations of a heavy crackdown on dissent.

Rebel soldiers used tanks, attack helicopters and fighter jets to try to topple Erdogan on Friday night, strafing parliament and the intelligence headquarters in Ankara, while seizing a bridge and surrounding the airport in Istanbul.

Yet by Saturday, authorities had rounded up nearly 6,000 suspected plotters in the military, including top commanders and foot soldiers, and ordered thousands of judges detained after forces loyal to Erdogan crushed the attempted coup.

“Let’s hang them!” chanted crowds in Ankara’s central Kizilay Square late on Saturday. Footage from Turkey shows soldiers being beaten by citizens in the wake

STANDING GUARD: An armed Turkish special forces officer patrols near the mosque as the Turkish

president attends the funeral of one of the victims of the coup attempt in Istanbul on Sunday. -AFP

of the attempted coup, with many soldiers claiming they were unaware of the rebellion and thought they were following orders.

Erdogan supporters, waving Turkish flags, also thronged central Taksim Square in Istanbul –the scene of mass anti-government protests three years ago - and a smaller crowd gathered outside the gates of the vast presidential palace complex in the capital.

For at least eight hours overnight on Friday, violence shook Turkey’s two main cities.

Shocked But the coup attempt crumbled as Erdogan rushed back to Istanbul from a Mediterranean holiday and urged people to take to the streets in support of his government and against plotters he accused of trying to kill him.

The violence shocked the nation of almost 80 million, once seen as a model Muslim democracy, where living standards have grown steadily for more than a decade. The army last used force to stage a successful coup more than 30 years ago.

The coup attempt also shattered the fragile confidence among Turkey’s allies about security in the NATO member country, a leading member of the US-led coalition against IS, which aspires to membership in the European Union.

Turkey had already been hit by

repeated suicide bombings over the past year and is struggling to contain an insurgency by Kurdish separatists.

Avoid destabilising Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama urged parties on all sides of the crisis to avoid destabilising Turkey and follow the rule of law.

US authorities banned airlines from flying to the United States from Turkey, citing security concerns, and urged US citizens to reconsider travel to Turkey.

Also, French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday that he expected there would be a period of repression in Turkey, in the aftermath of the failed coup.

“They will pay a heavy price for this,” Erdogan said, launching a purge of the armed forces. “This uprising is a gift from God to us because this will be a reason to cleanse our army.”

He told crowds chanting for a return of the death penalty, which has been abolished, that parliament might consider such a proposal.

Hundreds of soldiers were held in Ankara because of their alleged involvement, leaving police stations overflowing. Among those detained was the head of the Second Army, which protects the country’s borders with Syria, Iraq and Iran, state-run Anadolu news agency reported.

Others among those arrested had to be driven, under armed police escort, in buses to a sports stadium. Reuters footage showed detainees, handcuffed and stripped from the waist up, sitting on the floor of one of the buses. The government has declared the situation under control, saying those rounded up, included “the backbone” of the rebellion.

A successful overthrow of Erdogan, who has ruled the country since 2003, would have marked another seismic shift in the Middle East, five years after Arab uprisings erupted and plunged Turkey’s southern neighbour, Syria, into civil war. But the failed attempt could still destabilise the U.S. ally, which lies between Europe and the chaos of Syria.

Blamed Erdogan has blamed the coup attempt on supporters of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom he has frequently accused of trying to foment an uprising in the military, media and judiciary. Authorities began a major crackdown in the judiciary of those suspected of having links to Gulen, removing them from their posts and ordering the detention of nearly 3,000 prosecutors and judges on Saturday, including some from the nation’s top courts.

The cleric, who once supported Erdogan but became a leading ad-

Willing US Secretary of State John Kerry said Washington was willing to help Turkey, as it tries to identify those involved, but made clear it would act only if there was evidence against Gulen.

Kerry also warned that public suggestions of a US role were “utterly false” and harmful to relations, after Turkey’s labour minister suggested there had been US involvement in the plot.

Erdogan, who had been on holiday on the southwest coast when the coup attempt was launched, flew to Istanbul before dawn on Saturday and told thousands of flag-waving supporters at the airport that the government remained at the country’s helm.

A polarising figure whose extremist-rooted ideology lies at odds with supporters of modern Turkey’s secular principles, Erdogan said the plotters had tried to attack him in the resort town of Marmaris.

His AK Party has long had strained relations with the military, which has a history of mounting coups in defence of secularism, although it has not directly seized power since 1980. His conservative religious vision for Turkey’s future has also alienated many ordinary citizens, who accuse him of authoritarianism. Police used heavy force in 2013 to suppress mass protests, demanding more freedom.

Erdogan commands the admiration and loyalty of millions of Turks, however, particularly for raising living standards and restoring order to an economy once beset by regular crises.

This latest violence is likely to hit the country’s tourism industry, already suffering from terrorist bombings, and business confidence also remains vulnerable.

(With agency inputs)

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Heavy rain in parts of Sultanate Heavy rain fell in Mahdah, Hadha, Yanqul, Jebel Akhdar, Ibri , Amerat, Rustaq, Samail and some parts of Sohar on Sunday afternoon – Photos by @RthathWeather

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mobinmathew@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Heavy rain fell in different parts of Oman on Sunday, leading to overflowing of wadis and cutting off roads, a weather enthusiast said, quoting residents.

“Heavy rain fell in Mahdah, Hadha, Yanqul, Jebel Akhdar, Ibri , Amerat, Rustaq, Samail and some parts of Sohar on Sunday afternoon,” said Bader Ali Al Baddaei, an administrator ofwww.rthmc. net, a local Web-based forum that discusses weather in Oman.

“Wadis in Mahdah, Yanqul, Sohar and Jebel Akhdar are overflowing due to the heavy rain,” he added.

Meanwhile, the residents in the Mahdah area reported that flood

water has entered some residential buildings. “Rain started to fall by 1pm and soon the wadis started to overflow,” residents said.

Roads in Jebel Akhdar and Rustaq were cut off due to overflowing wadis, according to Bader.

Oman’s meteorological department also predicted intermittent rains in some parts of Sultanate on Monday. Clouds in the Dhofar region and Al Hajar Mountains will cause intermittent drizzle and fog formation, according to its recent weather forecast.

The department added that clear to partly cloudy skies are expected over the rest of the Sultanate with chances of cloud development with isolated rain over parts of Al Hajar Mountains and adjacent wilayat during the afternoon.

IGN CONVENTION

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6,248 animals slaughtered during Eid-Al-Fitr festival

Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn ‘Hodor’ to visit Oman

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MUSCAT: Authorities report that 6,248 livestock have been slaughtered in municipal slaughterhouses in South Asharqiyah Governorate during the Eid-Al-Fitr holidays.

Also, more than one week ago, the Directorate of Municipalities in South Asharqiyah announced that slaughterhouses in the governorate were ready to meet the growing demand of the public during Eid-Al-Fitr, while guaranteeing that the meat is safe for human consumption.

Additionally, 1,005 livestock were recorded to have been slaughtered in the municipal slaughterhouse in Sur, including

29 cows, 257 goats and 719 sheep.

Of note, the Directorate of Municipalities in the Governorate destroyed 105 kilograms of meat which has been declared inedible after veterinary inspection.

It was also reported that Jalan Bani Bu Ali municipal slaughterhouse recorded 2,185 livestock slaughtered during Eid, which included 12 camels, 127 cows, 442 goats and 1,604 sheep. Also, 34 kilograms of meat were destroyed.

At the Jalan Bani Bu Hassan slaughterhouse, authorities reported that 609 livestock were slaughtered, including 7 cows, 25 goats and 577 sheep, while 152 kilograms of meat were discarded after being found unsafe for hu-

man consumption. At Al Kamil Wal Wafi slaughterhouse some 1,830 livestock were slaughtered, including 18 camels, 47 cows, 450 goats and 1,315 sheep, while there were no reports of contaminated or unhealthy meat.

Monitored Masirah Municipality monitored the slaughterhouses in the wilayat, where 619 livestock were recorded slaughtered.

Three of the animals were camels, while only one cow was slaughtered, while an additional 276 goats and 339 sheep were slaughtered. After veterinary inspections, 8 kilograms of unhealthy meat were destroyed.

MUSCAT: Pop Culture superstars are heading to Muscat for the capital’s first ever IGN Convention.

The line-up for 2016 includes Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn who fans will recognise for portraying the character of ‘Hodor’on the hit TV show.

Joining him will be Adam Harrington, the voice of ‘Bigby Wolf’ from the video game Wolf Among Us and Dave Fennoy, the voice of ‘Lee Everett’ from The Walking Dead video game.

“Fans will get a chance to meet their favourite celebrities in a fun and entertaining atmosphere.

Cosplay enthusiasts will mingle with geeks discussing movies while gamers exercise their reflexes. Quite simply, it’s an event not to be missed by anyone interested in movies, television, video games, comics or roleplaying,”said Abbas Jaffar Ali, Director, IGN Middle East.

The IGN Convention Oman will take place on December 9 and 10, at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre. During the two days fans will get to be a part of several activities such as arcade, card and table top games, free workshops, gaming tournaments, regional artist showcases and much more.

The event will also feature

STAR POWER: Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn will be here for

the IGN Convention Oman which will take place on December 9 and 10 at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre. – Supplied photo

a Cosplay competition where fans will have the opportunity to dress up as their favourite movie, video game or comic book characters and win amazing prizes.

Interested participants can register to take part at ignconvention. com/oman “We’re very excited about all the amazing activities we have lined-up for IGN Convention in Oman. We hope to make this first event in Muscat a truly memorable one for video game and pop

culture fans in the capital and believe that we’ve partnered with the right companies to do so,” Jaffar Ali concluded “We are thrilled to join hands with IGN Middle East and OCEC to bring in this fabulous event to the Sultanate. We can’t wait to see and experience this first of its kind pop culture and gaming festival which should be great fun for its fans in Oman and the region” said Tarek Ali, General Manager of OITE.

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DROWNING CASES: Those who drowned either did not know how to swim or were swimming in areas not designated for it. – Supplied picture

People listen to advice, drowning incidents decline RESCUE OPERATIONS Public Authority for Civil Defence and

Number of drowning incidents drops.

2015 breakdown

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MUSCAT: There has been a drastic decline in the number of drowning incidents over the past three years, proving that people have heeded the authorities’ calls to remain vigilant when near water sources.

During summer, it is not uncommon to find people flocking to the beaches and wadis to cool off, but sometimes they find themselves in trouble. A few have drowned or landed up in a critical condition as water entered their lungs.

“Drowning accidents are considered the most terrible and happened repeatedly, particularly in summer,” said the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA).

People go to shores, pools and valleys to ease the summer heat

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and enjoy themselves but some, whether young or adult, have no any idea how to swim,” they added.

According to PACDA statistics, 113 recorded cases of drowning occurred in 2015, down from 150 in 2014 and 292 in 2013. PACDA said not knowing swimming or swimming in areas not designated for it were the causes of drowning.

“People helping a person drowning could sometimes even lead to more risk. Not supervising the children when they swim, not fol-

lowing advisories and guidelines and crossing the wadis without considering the strength of the current are among the causes of drowning,” PACDA said.

Seas, valleys (wadis), water canals, dams, pools, wells, open water reservoirs, ponds, wadis during rainy season are among some of the places where rescue operations had to be carried out.

According to PACDA’s annual statistics, 55 rescue operations were carried out in wadis, 26 in seas, two at pools, two in swamps and 11 at wells, two at dams and seven where waste water had accumulated.

PACDA also rescued seven animals from different water sources while only one rescue operation was conducted as part of support lent to investigation.

“People must swim in designated areas only and have a fixed ladder on the side of the pool to rest on while swimming. Also, they should use life jackets and floaters for children,” advised PACDA. It also added that swimming pools should not be filled completely when these are used by children as well and there should be an adult monitoring them at all times. Also, adults leaving the last should check that no children are left behind. Recently, of the two 14 year old boys who had gone swimming, one drowned, while his friend survived after he was rescued by the coast guards from the Royal Oman Police. Parents have been urged to monitor their children when they swim in the sea.

WORKSHOP

Discussion on use of satellite technology for Oman’s benefit MUSCAT: A seminar was organised for raising awareness about the latest developments in the satellite field and ways to transfer and achieve localisation of satellite technologies, building national capacity and taking advantage of Oman’s satellite technology.

A workshop titled “Sultanate’s Satellite Options” began at Al Bustan Palace Hotel yesterday under the auspices of Said bin Hamdoon Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for Ports and Maritime Affairs.

The two-day seminar is being organised by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, in cooperation with Thales Alenia company.

Said bin Hamdoon Al Harthy said in a statement: “This is the second seminar of its kind related to satellite and organised by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, in collaboration with private companies with the participation of a num-

LATEST TECH: A workshop titled “Sultanate’s Satellite Options” began at Al Bustan Palace Hotel yesterday. -ONA

ber of specialists from related parties in the government and private sectors, educational institutions in the Sultanate and representatives of international bodies to review the latest tools and technologies used in the field of satellite and brainstorm and exchange views and inquiries about new technologies.”

The seminar will see discussions on satellite technology and organisational matters related to

its working, funding and structure, safety system, the operation and management system of the load, in addition to Omani national capacity-building and training mechanism on the satellite system, transfer of competencies in the field of space, obtaining orbital rights to the orbit site and frequencies, besides reviewing the model procurement plans and the overall schedule to implement them. -ONA

INVEST EASY

More e-services to be launched MUSCAT: Khamis Abdullah Al Farsi, Director General of Commerce at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Head of Development Team for the Single Window Services ‘Invest Easy’

said that the Ministry is going ahead with its plans to convert all services provided to investors and entrepreneurs to e-services through the “Invest Easy Portal’.

He added that more e-services

are expected to be launched on July 25 as part of the celebrations to mark the Blessed Renaissance Day, July 23. These services include the registration and amendment of commercial agencies. -ONA

MUSCAT: Outdoor workers in the Sultanate are happy with their mid-day breaks, which began due to rising temperatures last month, seeing the break as an opportunity to put down their tools and escape the scorching summer heat.

With temperatures exceeding 45°C, mandatory rest times are much needed for the thousands of men employed on construction sites across the country.

“During the summer we are really tired by noon and our bodies need rest. The break is more than enough to rest and relax,” said a Bangladeshi expat worker, who is the labourer-in-charge at a construction site in Al Khuwair.

He said most of the men use the 12.30pm to 3.30pm break to eat lunch, take a nap or call home.

“Our site has an air-conditioned rest area where they can sleep, and by 3.30pm they are ready for the second shift.”

‘We are getting a good rest in the afternoon and our company is very keen to provide a break for us,” Rajendran K, an Indian expat worker who lays tile along footpaths, told Times of Oman.

“Our company provides transportation to take us to our camp at 12.30pm and to return us to our work site at 3.30pm,” he said.

This year, the Ministry of Manpower has taken several steps to prevent mid-day break violations, such as a hotline number to report violations “I am happy that I am getting enough time to sleep and rest during the day. The mid-day sleep for a few hours always keeps my body healthy,” another worker in the Ghala area said.

Time to relax “I am a music lover and this break helps me to listen to my favourite film songs during the break. I usually don’t get time to enjoy music during normal working hours. But the break will give me some space to relax,” he added.

Suneel Sharma, a construction worker in Madinat Al Alam, said he calls his family during his breaks. “I will not use all of my midday break sleeping. I will

use this time to connect with my friends and family back home,” said the 25-year-old.

According to the doctors in the Sultanate, the public should avoid going outside between 12pm and 3pm. “People should avoid working and going out between these hours, as the temperature is very high; people suffer heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion when the body’s temperature-control system is overloaded,” Dr Jawid Ali Abdul Hameed, Specialist of Internal Medicine at the Badr Al Sama Hospital, told Times of Oman recently.

This year, the Manpower Ministry also introduced various steps to prevent mid-day break violations, such as a hotline number to report violations.

Still, the Manpower Ministry has discovered 170 companies in violation of mid-day break rules during the period of June 1 to July 10, according to the ministry.

In 2015, 391 companies were penalised by the ministry for violating the mid-day break rule, which included 138 businesses in Amerat, 122 in Seeb, 98 in Bausher and 33 in Muttrah.

According to Article 118 of the Oman Labour Law, violators can be penalised with fines ranging from OMR100 to OMR500, or a jail term of not more than one month, or both.

RESPITE: The Manpower Ministry found 170 companies violating mid-day break rules during the

period of June 1 to July 10. – Supplied picture

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MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016 I didn’t know of the triplets until the third month of my pregnancy because they didn’t show up during scanning and when I learnt of it, I was speechless. I didn’t know what to say.

Ruqaiya Al Alawi, Omani woman

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A1 Security services companies report big rise in enquiries “After the commission of the new roads, our petrol station has become isolated,” the Indian expat told the Times of Oman.

“Carrying large amounts of cash could bring you harm – much like the case with the murder of the expatriate in Muttrah a few days ago,” a senior official of Royal Oman Police (ROP) said.

Satyan, 50, who was working as a foreman in a company in Oman, was found dead in Muttrah recently. His throat had been cut and he had put up a fight to stop bandits taking his company’s cash. He had worked for more than 10 years collecting cash payments from suppliers in Muscat.

His relatives believe that he had a lot of money with him when he was killed.

“Carrying cash was normal for

him and he was doing this job for more than 10 years and he never feared anything would happen to him. He never said that he is afraid to carry money,” his relatives said on Thursday.

They also said Satyan used to carry a plastic bag in which he kept his purse, which had the company’s daily collections, and he used to travel only in orange and white taxis.

The Royal Oman Police immediately launched a murder hunt and two Bangladeshi nationals were detained for questioning.

They had reportedly been spotted hanging around Satyan’s apartment and both had failed to turn up for work the morning after the murder.

His body will be repatriated within days, according to one of

the officials from the company in which Satyan worked.

He refused to comment on the amount of money Satyan carried home.

Ibri fuel station attendant John Philip was reported missing from work on June 11 and found dead with bullet wounds on June 15, in what police have described as a robbery gone wrong.

CCTV cameras at his place of work were destroyed and his body taken from the filling station and dumped.

Six Omani nationals were soon arrested by the Royal Oman Police suspected of committing robbery, kidnap and murder.

The violent murders, committed in such a short timescale and in a country not known for such serious offences, have shaken the

Indian expat community.

Some have taken to social media to vent their fears, and frustration.

Vinod Pilania, Senior Sales Manager in Muscat for one of the world’s leading international security solutions groups - G4S Security Services - said that people should refrain from carrying cash and if they are carrying large amounts they should take the help of ROP. “Companies and individuals should make use of Security and Safety Services if they are carrying cash,” he said.

Security and Safety Services (SSS) is the only security agency in Oman licenced by the ROP and government to provide cash security services.

The cash-in-transit service is available to all public and private

organisations within the Sultanate.

“Utilising the latest technology with regard to vehicles, tamperproof receptacles and communications, SSS’ highly trained staff ensure a prompt, safe, secure and guaranteed service for collections, transfers and deliveries of cash and valuables in accordance with clients’ stipulated instructions,” its website states.

The company escorts large amounts of cash with the help of two security personnel, one of whom is armed, in their vehicle.

Nagarja Nara, head of the business development of Majees Technical Services, which provides security solutions and consultancy services in Oman, said people travelling or staying alone should remain alert if they are carrying cash. “But we always suggest that

Couple in Oman blessed with triplets, overjoyed Ruqaiya works for the Suhail Bahwan group, where her husband also works, and only took a week off before she delivered the triplets

THREE CHEERS: Once Ruqaiya Al Alawi figured that she was going to be blessed with three babies instead of one, she started planning

the triplets’ room.– Supplied picture

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deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: An Omani woman recently gave birth to triplets at the Khoula Hospital in Muscat after undergoing an IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) treatment in Jordan in September last year.

At first, it was hard for Ruqaiya Al Alawi, 26, to believe that she would be having triplets. When told about it first, she was left speechless.

“I didn’t know of the triplets until the third month of my pregnancy because they didn’t show up during scanning and when I learnt of it, I was speechless. I didn’t know what to say. I had to stay in the hospital for a month.”

Ruqaiya works for the Suhail Bahwan group, where her husband also works, and only took a week off before she delivered the triplets. The babies are almost

two months now. “Although I only took maternity leave a week before my delivery, I must say that my colleagues were very helpful.

Sometimes, I used to just go to work and sleep in the prayer room.

I went to work because I needed the salary.”

Wants more These are her first children and although Ruqaiya wants more, she says she will wait a little.

Although Ruqaiya’s delivery was due on July 1, she had to undergo a C-section on May 22 after experiencing labour pains. “The day I had labour pains, I totally ignored it but after the pain remained constant, I went to the hospital where they operated on me.”

As they were born early, all the three siblings – Jude, Adam and Jana –had to be admitted to the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) until they gained some more

weight. Jude and Jana are girls and Adam is a boy.

“Jude was 1.8kg at birth while Adam was 1.7kg and Jana was 1.4kg. Both Jude and Adam were given to me within a week but Jana took 19 days.”

Although there was some panic when the siblings were first born, Ruqaiya now finds things easier despite being sleep deprived almost every day.

“In the beginning, it was panic but day by day, it is getting easy.”

Once she figured that she was going to be blessed with three babies instead of one, Ruqaiya started planning the triplets’ room. “I did all the planning and everything.

The first thing I planned was their room with their own beds and cupboards and decorations.”

Three in number Although most of the items in the room are three in number to cater

to the needs of the babies, they have to share a few things.

Everyone in Ruqaiya’s family asks her if they can raise one of her children but she does not brook any such suggestion. “I love my babies and I want to raise them by myself.

My relatives come home quite often to help and on weekends I go to my mother’s home so that she can take over and I can get to sleep a little. Otherwise, it’s just me and my husband who look after the babies in shifts.”

Ruqaiya’s main concern about the babies is their weight; she wants to make sure that they are maintaining a constant growth as far as their weight is concerned.

“Jude and Adam are okay with the milk formula they drink but Jana still hasn’t adjusted to one type. She has a sensitive stomach and I keep changing her milk.”

She recalls her pregnancy as a difficult period but worth the pain.

“It was very hard, and I never settled down in my place. Initially, I was with my mother for three months and then my mother-inlaw as I was advised bed rest and couldn’t cook or drive. I used to just go to office and come back.”

Ruqaiya will be heading back to work mid-August. Her daily routine is to wake up early in the morning, give the children a bath and feed them. She grabs her breakfast in a few minutes before they sleep again.

“They wake up almost every two hours and I am lucky if they are all sleeping at the same time. In the time that I get when they are asleep, I take a shower, clean the house, and make lunch. It’s like a full time job without a salary.”

IVF is not a rare phenomenon.

In the past, it was reported that an Omani couple had gone to India and were able to have babies after undergoing the IVF treatment.

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collection agents should return their collection to office and not keep anything at home,” he said.

He said employees should refuse the company’s request if they ask that cash be taken to the home of an employee.

Vinod Pilania said G4S has witnessed a 300 per cent increase in enquiries in 2016 compared to 2015 in Oman. “We are installing more cameras and alarm system in houses these days so that people can monitor their homes even if they are away from their home,” he said.

The Indian community is concerned following two back to back incidents of murder. “We are worried and money collection agents are now scared to carry on their jobs,” said Mohammad Osama Rawat, a social worker.

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Omani youths find new cave AL JABAL AL AKHDAR: A team comprising Omani youths found a new cave at Al Jabool in Al Jabal Al Akhdar in the Wilayat of Nizwa in the Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah.

The cave, which is located over a mountain top is about 140 metres long. The lowest point is about 50 metres from the surface of the cave. The cave’s width is not more than 3 metres, therefore, adventurers should use an abseil to reach the bottom of the cave. The cave was called “Khaslat Al Jabool”.

Inside the cave, the team discovered insects and also some carcasses. -ONA CAIRO

Oman takes part in human rights meeting CAIRO: Proceedings of the 40th session of the Arab Permanent Commission for Human Rights began at the Arab League in Cairo yesterday.

The Sultanate’s delegation taking part at the five-day session is led by Dr. Mohammed bin Suleiman Al Rashdi, Legal Advisor at the Ministry of Justice and Chairman of the Arab Permanent Commission for Human Rights.

The session discussed several issues that include combatting the Israeli violations for human rights in the Arab occupied territories, the conditions of captives and prisoners of war in the Israeli prisons and the corpses of the Palestinian and Arab martyrs in the possession of Israeli authorities. -ONA DANK AND IZKI

Club Youth Camp starts in Muscat

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MEETING: The meeting reviewed the proposal of forming the

Executive Committee of the National Campaign to Remove Mesquite trees. – ONA

Call to help in removal of Mesquite trees MUSCAT: Removing of Mesquite trees is a national demand, and everyone should join hands to eradicate this because of their damage on agriculture and the environment, said the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.

The Supervising Committee of the National Campaign to Remove the Mesquite Trees yesterday held its first meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries under the chair of Dr. Fu’ad bin Ja’afar Al Sajawani, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.

The meeting reviewed the report conducted by the Ministry on the most important

achievements of the integrated management of the project to manage Mesquite tree during the last period, in addition to the contribution of the involved government agencies.

Review of proposal The meeting also reviewed the proposal of forming the Executive Committee of the National Campaign to Remove Mesquite trees, as well as the proposal to form support groups to the campaign in the targeted governorates and the agreement on a number of recommendations that will be submitted to the Council of Ministers in the coming period. -ONA

MUSCAT: Club Youth Camp started at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in the Governorate of Muscat yesterday and will continue up to July 23.

More than 150 youths from the sport clubs and sport centres in the wilayats of Dank and Izki, as well as motor disabled youths from Oman Association for Disabled are taking part in the camp, which was opened under the auspices of Yahya bin Badr Al Ma’awali, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development.

The youth camps aim at achieving several goals including enhancing friendship bonds, team spirit and sharing of experiences among participants.

They also aim at providing a platform for participants to review experiences of the clubs in different fields.

The camp in Muscat is the first in the series of four camps slated for 2016 summer.

While the second camp will be held in the Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah from July 30 to August 6, the third camp will be held in the Governorate of North Al Batinah from August 6 to August 13. The fourth and last camp will be held in the Governorate of Dhofar from August 20 to August 27, 2016. -ONA

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Bahrain court dissolves main opposition group Al Wefaq

DEADLY STRIKE: Syrian civil defence workers look for survivors under the rubble of a collapsed

building following reported air strikes on Sunday in the rebel-controlled neighbourhood of Karm Homad in the northern city of Aleppo. – AFP

Syrian army seizes only road into rebel-held part of Aleppo The Castello Road has been lifeline for around 300,000 people living in rebel-held eastern Aleppo

BEIRUT/AMMAN: Syria’s army and allied militia fighters seized the only road into the rebel-held part of Aleppo on Sunday, tightening a siege around opposition areas of the northern city, which President Bashar Al Assad has pledged to recapture.

Aleppo has been a major battlefield of Syria’s civil war since rebels swept into it in the summer of 2012, and an opposition defeat there would mark their biggest setback in five years of conflict.

Around 300,000 people live in rebel-held eastern Aleppo and for months their lifeline has been a highway leading north from the city known as the Castello Road.

Nearly two weeks ago, progovernment forces advanced to positions overlooking the road, effectively cutting it off - although some trucks still braved the hazardous route last week, an opposition official in Aleppo said.

Four rebel sources said that the army, backed by militias and fighters, advanced to the road itself on Sunday.

“They’ve reached the road - it’s completely cut,” Zakaria Malahifji of the Aleppo-based rebel group Fastaqim told Reuters.

The other Aleppo-based rebel sources, including members of the Levant Front and Nur Al Din Zinki armed groups, confirmed that pro-government forces had reached the road. “It’s a disaster, but we’ll see how the battle ends.

I don’t know whether they will push them back or it will stay like this,” Malahifji said.

A local rebel command centre warned people not to use the road after several residents trying to flee in minibuses and cars came under fire from pro-government forces, rebels said.

Sixteen rebel fighters were killed in the clashes around the Castello Road and nearby districts on Sunday, Syrian state media and the British-based Syrian

Observatory for Human Rights said. They did not give figures for losses on the government side.

Fighting continued through the day and one rebel group, Jaysh Al Nasr, said the insurgents retook some territory.

But another rebel commander said the government had launched an “all-out offensive”, using heavy artillery, planes and tanks, on the last rebel supply route, saying it marked the start of a complete siege of the opposition in Aleppo.

“We are now besieged and you don’t have any tunnel or any strategic stockpile that lasts for long.. only for two or three months to feed 300,000 people,” the commander, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters.

He predicted a lengthy blockade before an attack on the main rebel districts. “After two or three months you will start getting hungry and can no longer resist, and then they will storm the city,” he said.

Aleppo, Syria’s largest city and pre-war commercial hub, and the surrounding area near the Turkish border, have comprised a major theatre in the war, divided between areas of government and rebel control. — Reuters

DUBAI: A Bahrain court on Sunday dissolved the main opposition group Al Wefaq and liquidated the group’s funds, media in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia reported.

The group’s funds would be claimed by the state treasury, media organisations reported.

Bahrain’s opposition Al Wasat newspaper reported that the court found that the group’s political activities had “deviated” towards incitement to violence and the encouragement of mass protests and sit-ins that could lead to sectarian strife. The ruling by the administrative court follows the authorities’ closure of Al Wefaq in June. — Reuters

SHUT DOWN: The headquarters of Bahrain’s main opposition party

Al Wefaq is seen in Bilad Al Qadeem, west of Manama. – Reuters File

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INDIA Modi seeks opposition support for passage of Goods, Services Tax bill were among the other main issues raised by opposition leaders at the meeting. Azad accused the government of using every trick to destabilise states ruled run by other parties and referred to Arunachal developments and various chief ministers targeting the Centre at the Inetr-State Council meeting on Saturday.

Though he did not refer to GST directly, he said the Congress will offer support to bills on merit. “We have not taken any decision that we have to stop a bill. We will support on merit. We will support any bill which is in support of people, progress and growth,” he said.

At an all-party meeting a day before parliament meets, Congress said it will support bills but based on merit but offered no assurance on the Goods and Services Tax

NEW DELHI: Reaching out to the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought its cooperation in the passage of Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill even as it asserted that government will be targeted over developments in Arunachal Pradesh and Kashmir during parliament’s monsoon session starting on Monday.

As sparks are set to fly in parliament over a range of issues, Modi also urged all the political parties to keep national interests above any other considerations.

“We represent both the people and parties and there is a need to keep national interests above anything else”.

At an all-party meeting convened by the government a day before parliament meets, Congress said it will support bills but based

on merit but offered no assurance on the GST, saying it can take a stand only after the government gives it a ‘written draft’ over concerns raised by it.

Noting that important Bills including the GST will be taken up during the session, Modi expressed the hope that there would be meaningful discussions and outcomes. “The issue is not about which government would get the credit for introduction of GST but what was important is the passage of the Bill,” he said.

Kashmir unrest With the continuing protests in Kashmir following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani expected to generate heat in Parliament, Modi commended political parties for speak-

ALL-PARTY MEET: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and S. S. Ahluwalia on his arrival for an all-party meeting ahead of the monsoon session, at Parliament House in New Delhi, on Sunday. – PTI

ing in “one voice” over the issue.

“Various parties have given statements on Kashmir events which benefitted the country. This has sent a right message and I thank all the parties for the same,” he said. The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam

Nabi Azad said there should be a discussion in Parliament on the tense situation in Kashmir and that government should provide an answer.

The government’s unsuccessful NSG bid, floods in some states, agrarian crisis and terrorism

Consensus Another Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said his party can take a stand only after it receives a written response from the government as he played down talks between its leaders and union ministers over the GST. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said the government will talk to all parties to evolve a consensus on the GST. “Our legislative business, including GST, is a priority. We want to see to that we pass the GST bill with consensus. We are going to take every party on board,” he said.

Kumar downplayed the attacks of Congress, the Left and some other parties on the government over the Arunachal issue, saying all issues can be debated in Parliament.

“The meeting was very fruitful. Congress has offered support based on merit of the bills. We have assured all parties that there will be open-mindedness and we are ready to discuss all issues,” he said. Growing incidents of terror attacks in different parts of the world and their implications for the country, foreign policy, floods in states like Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand were listed by Kumar among the issues to be discussed in Parliament.

The government’s legislative agenda includes taking up 16 bills, including three to replace ordinances. CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury and Naresh Agrawal of Samajwadi Party warned against ‘match-fixing’ between the ruling BJP and main opposition Congress and asked it to speak to all parties. - PTI

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FIRST DAY OF ‘KARKKIDAKAM’

People feeding elephants (Anayoottu) at the Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur of Kerala on the first day of Malayalam month Karkkidakam on Saturday. More than 50 elephants were exhibited in front of the temple as part of the annual ritualistic Anayoottu, a feeding ceremony of jumbos. They were fed with jaggery, ghee, rice, coconut, sugarcane and medicinal herbs as part of the feast. — PTI

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Arunachal Pradesh new chief minister takes oath ITANAGAR: Pema Khandu on Sunday was sworn in as the new chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh heading a Congress government, a day after the party pulled off a dramatic success winning back all its rebels by choosing a new leader, marking the culmination of fast-paced political developments.

Chowna Mein was sworn in as the deputy chief minister.

Son of late chief minister Dorjee Khandu, 37-year-old Pema, who became the youngest chief minister in the country and the ninth in the tiny northeastern state, and Mein were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Tathagata Roy at the Rajbhavan here. Dorjee Khandu had died in an air crash in 2011.

Addressing a press conference shortly after he was sworn in, Pema said an expansion of his ministry would take place only after the governor returned to the state. Roy, who is governor of Tripura, is holding additional charge as Arunachal Pradesh governor.

Pema said he would inculcate a ‘Team Arunachal’ spirit among elected leaders irrespective of party affiliations for overall development of his state.

“All elected leaders of the state would be made a part of the development process cutting across political lines.”

SWEARING IN CEREMONY: Pema Khandu being sworn-in as the ninth chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh by Governor Tathagata Roy at a ceremony in Itanagar on Sunday. – PTI

From assisting his father in politics to working for social transformation, Pema has come a long way to occupy the coveted post. Hours ahead of the scheduled floor test in the assembly on Saturday which Chief Minister Nabam Tuki was directed by the governor to take, the Congress Legislature Party had elected Pema, in place of Tuki, in a dramatic turnaround.

Support from legislators Tuki was restored to the chief minister’s post on Wednesday by the Supreme Court. Pema then staked claim to power on the basis of the support of 45 party legislators along with two independents. In a volte-face, ousted

chief minister Khaliko Pul also returned to the party fold with 30 dissident legislators, a move that stunned the BJP which had supported his government.

In the 60-member House with an effective strength of 58, Congress now claims the support of 47 legislators, including two independents. Eldest son of the family, Pema, a graduate from Delhi’s prestigious Hindu College, had an early entry into governance after his father’s demise.

Pema, who hails from Tawang, first entered the Arunachal Pradesh assembly in 2011 to fill the vacancy caused by his father’s death. His election as legislators from Mukto (ST) constituency was uncontested. - PTI

Truck driver gets jail for trying to kill policemen NEW DELHI: Every citizen is supposed to respect the law of the land and follow directions of public servants, a Delhi court has said while sentencing a man to five years in jail for attempting to crush traffic policemen on duty under his truck when they tried to stop him.

Additional Sessions Judge Raj Kumar Tripathi awarded the sentence to Asab, who was coming to Delhi from Noida through DND expressway at the time of the incident, while observing that he tried to run his sand-loaded truck over four police officials injuring one of them and did not deserve leniency.

“Except one cop, no other police official suffered injury in the case.

Every citizen is supposed to respect the law of the land and follow the directions of the public servants...

“The convict who was coming from Noida side to Delhi, was given signal to stop by the police officials.

He initially stopped his truck at the barricade, but thereafter accelerated the speed of his truck to flee away. His act of not obeying directions of the police officials and deterring them from discharging their duties as public servants does not call for any leniency,” the judge said, while also imposing a fine of Rs 6,000 on the convict.

It said the convict assaulted the police officials by accelerating the speed of the truck. - PTI

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Airlines to pay for flight cancellation, denying boarding NEW DELHI: Cancelling a flight or denying boarding to a flier is going to cost heavily to domestic airlines as the new guidelines by the aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) provides for massive compensation in such cases.

As per the revised compensation norms, which are effective from August 1, an airline will have to pay up to Rs10,000 to a flier in the case of cancelling/delaying a flight beyond two hours, while the compensation for not allowing a passenger to board the flight stands at up to Rs20,000.

As of now airlines offer a meagre amount of up to Rs4,000 for both denied boarding and cancelling a

flight. The revised compensation has been arrived at after extensive consultations with all stakeholders including the airlines.

Fliers body, Air Passengers Association of India (APAI) founder and president D. Sudhakara Reddy, however, has said that the new norms leave certain grey areas which need to be addressed.

Airlines shall pay a compensation of Rs5,000 or booked one-way basic fare plus fuel charge, whichever is less for cancelled/ delayed flights having a block time of up to one hour in addition to refund of ticket, in case a flier has not been informed by the carrier as per the DGCA norms.

In the case of an airline cancel-

REVISED NORMS From August 1, an airline will have to pay up to Rs10,000 to a flier in the case of cancelling/delaying a flight beyond two hours, while the compensation for not allowing a passenger to board the flight stands at up to Rs20,000, according to the aviation regulator

ling/delaying its flight over one hour but up to two hours the compensation amount will be Rs7,500 or booked one-way basic fare plus fuel charge, whichever is less, besides the refund amount, according to the revised norms.

An amount of Rs10,000 or

2,000 more troops rushed to Kashmir A mob tried to storm an army camp on Sunday in Bandipora, shattering the daylong fragile peace in curfew-bound area

SRINAGAR: A mob tried to storm an army camp on Sunday in Bandipora district, shattering the day-long fragile peace in curfew-bound Kashmir even as the federal government rushed about 2,000 additional CRPF personnel to shore up security in the Indianadministered Kashmir where violence since July 9 has claimed 39 lives.

Protesters attacked the army camp at Ajas in Bandipora district, forcing the security forces to open fire. Three persons were injured in the incident, police said.

Curfew remained in force for the third consecutive day while normal life remained paralysed in the wake of deadly clashes that have rocked the Valley following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani nine days ago leaving 39 dead and over 3,160 injured.

Two persons were also injured in security forces action when a

mob pelted stones in Eidgah area of the city. The fresh violence came even as the situation in curfew-bound Kashmir was by and large peaceful during the day.

Restricting phone services After restricting mobile telephone services, authorities have now snapped the landline connections to curb the violent protests. “All 10 districts of Kashmir Valley continue to remain under curfew today as a precautionary measure for maintaining law and order,” a police official said.

He said the decision to continue the curfew was taken to maintain law and order as one person was killed in fresh violence in Kupwara district on Saturday. Police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in strength across the Valley for strict implementation of the prohibitory orders, the official said.

Official said that a total of 20

fresh companies (100 personnel in each) are being rushed to the Valley which will be in addition to 2,800 Central Reserve Police Force personnel which were sent to assist the state police last week.

“Some of the fresh units will exclusively render the task of road opening parties in order to secure the movement of security forces convoys,” a senior official said.

About 60 battalions (about 1,000 in personnel each) are already stationed in the state as part of counter insurgency grid.

A youth suffered pellet injury during a protest this evening in Rainawari area here. While landline telephone connections in three north Kashmir districts of Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara were snapped on Saturday, the inter-exchange calls for all landline connections in the Valley were snapped.

Customers are not able to make calls to any phone outside their district. While mobile telephony, except BSNL mobiles, is suspended across Kashmir for the past eight days. - PTI

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booked one-way basic fare plus airline fuel charge, whichever is less, will be the compensation for flights having a block time of more than two hours, according to the new compensation norms.

Block hours refer to the period when an aircraft pushes back from

its departure gate till the moment it reaches the arrival gate. These hours are used to calculate an airline’s on-time performance (OTP) besides determining the compensation in the eventuality of a flight getting cancelled or delayed.

In case of denied boarding, airline will have to pay an amount equal to 200 per cent of booked one-way basic fare plus airline fuel charge, subject to maximum of Rs20,000, in case airline arranges alternate flight that is scheduled to depart within 24 hours of the booked scheduled departure, as per the revised norms.

An amount equal to 400 per cent of booked one-way basic fare plus airline fuel charge, subject to

maximum of Rs20,000, will have to be paid to a flier in case airline arranges alternate flight that is scheduled to depart beyond 24 hours of the booked scheduled departure, as per the revised norms.

In case passenger does not opt for alternate flight, refund of full value of ticket and compensation equal to 400 per cent of booked one-way basic fare plus airline fuel charge, subject to maximum of Rs20,000 will have to be paid to a flier, it said.

Besides, the burden of proof concerning the questions as to whether and when the passenger has been informed of the delay of the flight shall rest with the operating airline, Reddy said. - PTI

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Pakistani protestors shout slogans during a rally held in support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Karachi on Sunday. Turkish authorities pressed on with a crackdown against suspects in the failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with 6,000 people including generals detained in action that has sparked international concern. — AFP

Software engineer held for ‘links’ with Hizbut Tahrir ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police have arrested a software engineer with alleged links to the banned Hizbut Tahrir group and seized hate literature from him.

Faizanullah, 26 was arrested while distributing pamphlets containing hate material in a mosque in F-11 Markaz after Friday prayers on July 15.

Police said the literature contained statements against the government and armed forces.

“The pamphlets contained statements against the government and the chief of the armed forces and their cowardice,” said the FIR registered by the Shalimar police against the suspect.

From Sargodha Shalimar Police Station House Officer Qaiar Niaz Gilani said that the suspect was a software engineer and hailed from Sargodha.

Currently, he was living in Sector E-11/4.

“By assisting the banned Hizbut Tahrir and distributing its literature, the suspect has committed a crime under section 11-F of the Anti-Terrorism Act and 188 [disobedience to an order duly promulgated by a public servant] of the PPC,” read the FIR. The police also recovered over 40 handouts from the suspect. — Express Tribune

WORLD BOXING COUNCIL TOURNEY

Waseem becomes Pakistan’s first silver flyweight boxing champion KARACHI: Pakistan’s Muhammad Waseem became the country’s first boxer to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver flyweight title as he defeated Philippines’ Jether Oliva at the Hilton Hotel in Seoul, South Korea on Sunday.

The judges unanimously declared the Quetta-based boxer as the winner, after he battled against his opponent for 12 rounds.

Waseem, nicknamed Falcon, is the only Pakistani boxer competing at the professional circuit.

He made a move to professional boxing after getting disheartened with the Pakistan Boxing Federation’s (PBF) negligence towards the boxers.

Currently, the 28-year-old is working with Korean promoter Andy Kim and was trained for this bout by Floyd Mayweather’s uncle Jeff Mayweather in Las Ve-

gas, Nevada for a month.

After an evenly matched first two rounds, the Pakistani pugilist picked up the pace and dominated the encounter till the final bell.

Previously, Waseem had only taken up three bouts and had won all of them on knock-outs. He was aiming for the fourth knockout of his career, however, Oliva stood his ground.

Prior to the bout, he told The Express Tribune that he was ready for the fight and to win without any doubt. “I’m ready for the fight, and I’ve been working for this opportunity all my life,” he said.

Meanwhile, the WBC Silver flyweight champion is aiming to become the WBC World Champion after picking four more wins this year to challenge for the title. Two years ago he won silver at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. — Express Tribune

WINNER: Muhammad Waseem, nicknamed Falcon, is the only

Pakistani boxer competing at the professional circuit. — Express Tribune

Brother admits killing Qandeel over ‘honour’ After Baloch’s death, many Pakistanis again called for the passage of an anti-honour killing law, aimed a closing a loophole that allows family members to forgive the killers.

“The death of Qandeel Baloch conveys an insidious message: that women will be kept back at all cost; murdered, if they dare nurture ambitions to break the glass ceiling,” the English daily Dawn newspaper wrote in an editorial on Sunday.

“Her murder...must serve as an impetus for legislators to renew demands for legislation to protect women who are threatened under false notions of ‘honour’.”

Muhammad Waseem said he gave a ‘tablet’ to Qandeel Baloch to subdue her and then strangled her in their family home over the weekend

KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: The brother of Qandeel Baloch, whose risqué social media posts both titillated and appalled conservative Pakistan, on Sunday admitted to strangling her in a crime that reignited debate about so-called “honour killings” in the South Asian nation.

Muhammad Waseem said he gave a “tablet” to Baloch to subdue her and then strangled her in their family home over the weekend. “I have no regrets,” he told journalists in a press conference arranged by the police early on Sunday.

Fauzia Aleem The killing sent shockwaves across Pakistan and triggered an outpouring of grief on social media for Baloch, whose real name was Fauzia Azeem.

In Facebook posts, Baloch, 26, spoke of trying to change “the typical orthodox mindset” of people in Pakistan.

She faced frequent misogynist abuse and death threats but continued to post provocative pictures and videos.

“As per our initial investigation ‘honour’ is the motive of murder,”

NO REGRETS: Wasim, right, the brother of slain social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch, is escorted by police following his arrest for Qandeel’s death in Multan early on Sunday. — AFP

said Azhar Ikram, the police chief in Multan, where Baloch was killed. More than 500 people -- almost all women -- die in Pakistan each year in such killings, usually carried out by members of the victim’s family meting out punishment for bringing “shame” on the community.

Waseem said he killed his sister

due to her social media activities, which included a series of posts with a prominent cleric, Abdul Qavi. Qavi, who was suspended from a prominent religious council in the controversy following the posts, told local media after Baloch’s death he had “forgiven her” and the matter was now in God’s hands.

Modern day feminist Baloch, who called herself a modern day feminist, was described as Pakistan’s Kim Kardashian and built a modelling career on the back of her social media fame.

“As women we must stand up for ourselves. As women, we must stand up for each other,” she told her 758,000 followers on Facebook, days before her death.

Prior to her death Baloch spoke of worries about her safety and had appealed to the interior ministry to provide her with security for protection.

No help was provided and the interior ministry has not commented on her death.

On social media, some celebrated her killing as she had been a “disgrace” to Pakistan’s culture.

But many grieved her death, saying she had helped the cause of women in a society where they are often banned from working or even appearing in public in ultraconservative areas.

“There are far too many people who only know how to respond with violence here,” Meesha Shafi, a Pakistani model and actress, said on Twitter. — Reuters

TRIBUTE

Arts Council pays tribute to assassinated Sufi singer Sabri KARACHI: A sense of gloom prevailed as the voice of Sufi singer Amjad Sabri, reciting his last naat ‘Jab Waqt Naza Aye’ during a Suhoor transmission, echoed in the auditorium of Karachi Arts Council on Friday evening.

The Arts Council held a condolence reference to pay tribute to the slain, iconic Sufi singer. Many notable people belonging to different fields gathered to pay tribute to the departed soul.

“I used to come along with my father and uncle during recordings of different qawwalis at the Pakistan Television (PTV) studio,” re-

called veteran television producer Bakhtiar Ahmed, who was also associated with PTV. Ahmed added that he had seen a spark in Sabri that showed how he [Sabri] will be the one to carry forward the legacy of the Sabri family.

The auditorium was filled with Sabri’s close family, friends and fans, many of whom shared moments they had had with Sabri.

Sarwat and Talha Sabri, the late qawwal’s brothers, were also invited.

“I used to scold him [Sabri] for several reasons but he never got offended and instead, he showed

more respect,” recalled screenwriter Muhammad Ahmed, adding that the respect that Sabri used to show to everyone around him was impressive “June 22 was certainly an unfortunate day in the history of Pakistan when target killers snatched Amjad away from us,” said actor and musician Arshad Mehmood, recalling the day Sabri was killed.

Not only were the people from showbiz heartbroken, but every peaceful Pakistani was shattered, he added.

“It was Sabri’s effort of more than 15 years that made Sufi mu-

sic popular among the youth of Pakistan,” pointed out writer and intellectual Aliya Imam. Light overcomes darkness and Sabri was the light of the new generation, she added.

Sarwat thanked the audience for their great words for his slain brother. People have shown great respect towards their [Sabri] family, said Sarwat. Arts Council will soon announce a tribute show for Sabri where all notable singer of the country will be invited to perform, announced Arts Council chairman admin committee Ahmed Shah. — Express Tribune

ICON: Many notable people belonging to different fields gathered to

pay tribute to the departed soul. — Express Tribune

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DHAKA: Fearing fresh attacks, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday sought a nationwide social alert advising neighbourhoods and institutions to develop their own security systems to supplement the security agencies.

“Once they (militants) started, they are unlikely to keep silent,” the premier told a media briefing at her residence in the aftermath of the July 1 terrorist attack at an upmarket Dhaka cafe that killed 20 foreigners including an Indian girl, and a subsequent assault on an Eid congregation in northern Sholakia district.

She however said the attacks re-

sulted in a ‘national unity’ against militants with people from all walks of life including leaders joining hands in spearheading a countrywide social campaign at the grassroots while police and security forces launched a clampdown against militants.

Mystic singers killed “However, everybody should develop their own security spheres, while the government will do everything possible on its part,” Hasina said.

She spoke hours after suspected militants hacked three traditional ‘Baul’ mystic singers in a pre-dawn attack in western Chadanga district

where a number of them rallied to join a mystic congregation.

The Baul community renders mystic songs disseminating messages of universal harmony, which is close to the Sufi thoughts, and do not perform the routine rituals. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but police suspect local militants to have carried out the attack as they denounce mysticism.

Bangladesh in the past two years has witnessed deadly attacks on liberals, secular writers and activists, religious minorities including Hindus, Shiites and Sufis. “But the Gulshan (Dhaka cafe) attack appeared with a different dimen-

sion, a number of foreigners lost their lives in the assault affecting the country’s image. Earlier I had talked louder but the Gulshan attack dented country’s esteemed position,” Hasina said.

Global phenomenon The premier, however said, the attacks did not affect Bangladesh’s image alone as terrorism appeared to be a global phenomenon with even developed nations like the United States and France being victims of militant assaults.

“But we will have to move forward with self confidence, the spontaneous peoples vigil will de-

ter the militants,” Hasina said urging people keep an eye particularly on the activities of youths in their neighbourhoods.

Asked for her government’s stance in accepting foreign assistance in combating terrorism said “We all need to assist each other as terrorism appeared as a global phenomenon”. “We need mutual cooperation. We need to share intelligence about the sources of their (militants) finance, weapons and modus operandi of the militants,” she said.

The premier said she urged world leaders to find the root of such attacks. - PTI

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he British journalist Matt Ridley is usually an insightful commenter on the philosophy and practice of science. But his assessment of the relationship between basic research and technological innovation – in short, that “‘basic science’ isn’t nearly as productive of new inventions as we tend to think”– misses the mark.

According to Ridley, “most technological breakthroughs come from technologists tinkering, not from researchers chasing hypotheses.” In support of his thesis, he offers several examples of “parallel instances” of invention: there were six separate inventors of the thermometer, three of the hypodermic needle, four of vaccination, five of the electric telegraph, and so on. What Ridley fails to recognize is that the theoretical underpinnings of these inventions may be the result of earlier basic research that had no particular intended practical application; that its significance was completely unsuspected when it was conducted.

After receiving the 1969 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Salvador Luria, my M.I.T. microbiology professor, joked about the difficulty of perceiving the significance of one’s own research findings. To all who had congratulated him on the award, Luria sent a cartoon that showed an elderly couple eating breakfast. The husband, reading the newspaper, exclaims, “Great Scott! I’ve been awarded the Nobel Prize for something I seem to have said, or done, or thought, in 1934!”

The idea is less ludicrous than it may seem. In 1911, Francis Peyton Rous found – through research, not “tinkering” – that supposedly spontaneous malignant tumors in chickens were actually caused and transmitted by a retrovirus. Rous won a Nobel for his discovery, but not until 1966.

The French biologist François Jacob provided a clear example of the serendipity of basic research in a 2011 Science editorial describing the research that earned him a Nobel in 1965. As his lab worked on the mechanism that under certain circumstances causes the bacterium E. coli suddenly to produce bacterial viruses (which had been dormant), another research group was analysing how the synthesis of a certain enzyme in E. coli is induced in the presence of a specific sugar.

As Jacob wrote, “...the two systems appeared mechanistically miles apart. But their juxtaposition would produce a critical breakthrough for

our understanding of life” – namely, the concept of an “operon,” a cluster of genes whose expression is regulated by an adjacent regulatory gene.

But perhaps the quintessential example of this phenomenon was the origin in the early 1970s of recombinant DNA technology (also known as “genetic modification,” or “GM”), the prototypic technique of modern genetic engineering, which resulted from synergy among several esoteric, largely unrelated areas of basic research.

Enzymology and nucleic acid chemistry led to techniques for cutting and rejoining segments of DNA. Advances in fractionation procedures permitted the rapid detection, identification, and separation of DNA and proteins. And the accumulated knowledge of microbial physiology and genetics enabled “foreign” DNA to be introduced into a cell’s DNA and made to function there.

The result was the ability to move functional genes from one organism to another virtually at will – the basis of modern biotechnology. The technological revolution wrought by recombinant DNA was not remotely the sort of “inexorable, evolutionary progress” envisioned by Ridley.

On the contrary, it could not have been realized in the absence of publicly funded basic research.

Most of the published responses to Ridley’s essay were critical. Standish M. Fleming, a California-based investor, highlighted how attractive academic research powerhouses are to industry.

Venture capital, biopharmaceutical, and other high-tech industries, he pointed out, “cluster about major research centres” precisely because “basic science drives innovation.” As he put it, “Venture capitalists literally ‘walk the halls’ of major research institutes in search of breakthroughs, embodied in patents and published papers, around which to build companies. Government financing supports those centers.”

Two European academics, Len Fisher and Ibo van de Poel, emphasize that the results of scientists’ efforts to understand the basic laws of nature form the basis of technological innovations. Unlike Ridley, they recognise that the reason “technological applications don’t automatically follow” is simply that “the most significant applications are often the least predictable.” - Project Syndicate.

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AMBUSH: Police officers block off a road after a shooting of police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US, on Sunday.

— Reuters

Three police officers shot dead in Louisiana The officers in Baton Rouge were responding to a call of shots fired when they were ambushed by at least one gunman, Mayor Kip Holden told NBC News

BATON ROUGE (US): Three police officers were shot to death and several others wounded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Sunday, the city’s mayor said, as the country remained on edge in the wake of police shootings of black men and the killings of five Dallas officers.

The officers in Baton Rouge were responding to a call of shots fired when they were ambushed by at least one gunman, Mayor Kip Holden told NBC News.

One suspect is dead and police are checking the shooting scene

KILLING OF ALTON STERLING: Activist Matthew Kincaid holds a sign that reads ‘Disarm the cops’ as he protests the killing of Alton Sterling by police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US. on Saturday. — Reuters

with a robot to make sure there are no explosives, Baton Rouge Police spokesman L’Jean Mckneely said.

Police told reporters authorities are seeking more than one suspect and said the public should be on the lookout for people dressed in black and carrying long guns. Earlier, a spokesman for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office said police and sheriff’s deputies were involved in the shooting incident, which occurred around 9 am local time (1400 GMT).

“Multiple officers from both

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Rejected independence Voters in Scotland rejected independence in 2014 but 62 per cent backed remaining part of the EU in a referendum on June 23 in which the majority of voters across the four countries which make up the United Kingdom backed Brexit. Sturgeon said after the Brexit result that a second independence referendum was now a possibilty, though she has also stressed that would not happen until it was clear most Scots were in favour of breaking

Not a threat Alton Sterling, the Baton Rouge man who was shot by police on July 5, had peddled CDs for years and law enforcement officers would have known he was not a threat if they were more familiar with the area, local residents said.

One officer is notorious for harassing local black residents, to the point where he has been given a street nickname of “Bro Stupid,” said Burnell Williams, who works with at-risk youth and ex-prison-

Whether it’s Baton Rouge or Ferguson or Baltimore or Minnesota, we need more community policing, said Cleve Dunn Jr., a black businessman and political consultant in Baton Rouge

ers for the nonprofit group Against All Odds.

Blacks made up about 55 per cent of Baton Rouge’s population in 2010, but only 30 per cent of the police force in 2013, according to US government data.

Similar disparities affect Minneapolis, near the tiny city of Falcon Heights where Philando Castile was killed by a police officer during a traffic stop on July 6.

Blacks in Minneapolis were 8.7 times more likely than whites to be arrested for low-level offences, such as trespassing and disorderly conduct, according to a study of arrests from 2012 to 2014 that the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota published last year.

Some Minneapolis police and residents said staffing shortages limited officers’ ability to do more community policing.

Bob Kroll, president of the city’s police union, said the department needs to increase its numbers by about 20 per cent. Without more officers, “you’re just going call to call to call, 9-1-1,” he said. — Ronald Edwards, a black civil rights activist in Minneapolis who contacted Reuters at the request of the police department, said he believed the city’s police chief was doing her best to improve race relations.

However, he said “you don’t have enough officers to deploy them and do the things that really begin to break down the barriers between people of different colours.”

In Dallas, where five police officers were murdered in the wake of the shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana, police Chief David Brown told reporters on July 11 that community policing was the best way to deter crime and protect officers. Brown, a 33-year department veteran, noted that 2015 was the 12th year of crime reduction in Dallas, more than any other major American city. — Reuters

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Sturgeon not to rule out staying in EU and UK LONDON: Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would not rule out the possibility of Scotland remaining in the European Union as well as part of Britain, which backed Brexit in a referendum mainly due to voters in England and Wales.

“When you are in unchartered territory you have effectively a blank sheet of paper in front of you then you have an opportunity to think things that may have been previously unthinkable,” Sturgeon told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show. Asked if Scotland could stay in the EU while England and Wales exited the bloc, Sturgeon said: “I don’t think that should be ruled out at this stage.”

agencies sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals,” he said in an email.

He said there were no firm numbers on the number hurt or the extent of injuries.

While the scene of the shootings was contained, police warned residents to stay away from the area, near Airline Highway, which is a mile from the Baton Rouge Police Department headquarters, where dozens of protesters were arrested earlier this month.

Two nearby hospitals were on lockdown, CBS reported.

Efforts to confirm the report were not immediately successful.

It was not immediately clear whether there is a link between Sunday’s shootings and the recent unrest over police killings of black men in Baton Rouge and Minnesota.

A wave of protests against police violence in Baton Rouge and other cities erupted after Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old AfricanAmerican father of five, was shot and killed at close quarters by law enforcement officers on July 5.

At a rally in Dallas to protest Sterling’s killing and a similar incident in Minnesota, a gunman opened fire on white officers, killing five of them.

The Black Lives Matter civil rights movement has called for police to end racial profiling, bringing the issue to national attention ahead of the November 8 US presidential election.

The Justice Department, which has opened a federal probe into Sterling’s death, declined to comment on Sunday’s shootings.

A White House official said President Barack Obama has been briefed on the shooting of police officers in Baton Rouge and will be updated throughout the day.

The official added that the White House has also been in contact with local officials and has offered assistance. — Reuters

WASHINGTON: Nekima LevyPounds, president of the Minneapolis chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, compares the city’s mostly white police department to “an occupying force” when its officers go into black neighbourhoods.

In Baton Rouge, minorities are “very wary of police and often afraid of them,” says Michele Fournet, a veteran criminal defense lawyer there.

Long before they were rocked this month by local police killings of black men, the two US cities were grappling with similar problems - police forces viewed by many as overly aggressive and unrepresentative of black communities.

Activists and residents in both places have urged law enforcement to spend more time in neighbourhoods building relationships and trust as part of “community policing” efforts. Many would also like the cities to hire more black officers. Such calls having been growing across the country since the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown, a black teenager, by a white officer in Ferguson, in 2014. Since then, a wave of antipolice protests has spread across the country fueled by high-profile police killings of other black men, including Baltimore police detainee Freddie Gray last year.

“Whether it’s Baton Rouge or Ferguson or Baltimore or Minnesota, we need more community policing,” said Cleve Dunn Jr., a black businessman and political consultant in Baton Rouge.

Police spokesmen from Baton Rouge and Minneapolis, in statements, said their departments had each made significant strides toward diversity in their forces.

The Minneapolis Police Department said it has been “a national leader and has set national ‘best practice’ standards in community engagement and community policing.”

Officials from St. Anthony, Minn., which provides police service to Falcon Heights and employs the officer who shot Castile, did not respond to questions.

CANDID: Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is seen speaking via videolink on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show in this photograph received via the BBC in London, Britain on Sunday. — Jeff Overs/Courtesy of the BBC/ Handout via Reuters

from the United Kingdom.

In the wake of the shock vote, Sturgeon went on a flying visit to Brussels to meet EU executives and lawmakers.

Much warmer Speaking about her visit to Brussels, Sturgeon said her welcome had been much warmer than during her visits in the run-up to the independence referendum.

“What I encountered in Brussels was a warmth, an openness a great sympathy to the position that Scotland find itself in,” she said on Sunday. — Reuters

Prime time for Trump as Republicans prepare for nomination in Cleveland CLEVELAND: With his running mate squared away and the Republican Party more or less behind him, Donald Trump prepares for a prime-time moment this week that few would have predicted a year ago: his anointment as the party’s presidential nominee.

The wealthy businessman’s coronation in Cleveland will come at the end of the four-day Republican National Convention that kicks off Monday. Befitting the candidate’s unrestrained nature, the convention is expected to be a more spontaneous affair this year than past iterations. On Saturday, Trump gave a preview of his showmanship, honed over the years as a reality television star. While officially presenting his vice presidential running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence, he detoured frequently to hit Democratic rival Hillary Clinton and tout his own business record.

Trump did recognise, however, that he picked the conservative Christian to help unify a party that has struggled to come to terms with the real estate mogul’s unorthodox stances and off-the-cuff campaign style. It was an admission of sorts that he needs the veteran politician’s yin to counter his outsider yang in preparation for the November 8 election.

Trump’s Saturday appearance was the last time he is scheduled

TIME TO UNITE: Workers hang campaign signs in the Quicken Loans Arena a day before the start of

the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday. — John Moore/Getty Images/AFP

to speak before his acceptance speech on Thursday night.

“His convention speech will be the most important moment of the campaign and the largest television audience that has ever watched him,” Republican strate-

gist Matt Mackowiak said.

“The stakes could not be higher.

I expect it to be a prepared speech that is very well-developed, with poll-tested language for maximum effect. He only has one chance to deliver his nominating speech.”

The disorganised nature of the running mate rollout - in which Trump failed to fully project the power of the partnership - had some Republicans worried that they could see more of the same at Cleveland. — Reuters

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CALIFORNIA: Ice Age characters Sid, left, and Scrat arrive for the “Ice Age: Collision Course” Friends and Family Screening at the Zanuck Theater in Los Angeles, California, US, on Saturday. — AFP

JAPAN: Visitors look at tropical fish transported from Japan’s southern island of Okinawa displayed in a giant 14-ton fish tank at the

Sony Square event space in Tokyo on Sunday. The 45-day-long summer exhibition will be held through August 28 to display sea creatures common to the waters around Okinawa. — AFP

SWITZERLAND: Steve Morse of the English rock band Deep Purple performs during the last night of the 50th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival on Saturday in Montreux, Switzerland. — AFP

TEXAS: A detail of the hands of Allison Schmitt while she trains during the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team Training Camp Media Day on Saturday in San Antonio, Texas. — Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP

OHIO: A sign prohibiting drones is seen amid preparations for the

arrival of visitors and delegates for the Republican National Convention on Saturday, in Cleveland, Ohio, US. — AFP

NORTH KOREA: This general view shows row boats along the Taedong river in central Pyongyang, North Korea on Sunday. — AFP

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ISTANBUL/ANKARA: Turkey widened a crackdown on suspected supporters of a failed military coup on Sunday, taking the number of people rounded up in the armed forces and judiciary to 6,000, and the government said it was in full control of the country and economy.

Overnight, supporters of President Tayyip Erdogan rallied in public squares, at Istanbul airport and outside his palace in a show of defiance after the coup attempt.

The Foreign Ministry raised the death toll to more than 290, including over 100 rebels, while 1,400 people were injured.

With expectations growing of heavy measures against dissent, European politicians warned Erdogan that the coup attempt did not give him a blank cheque to disregard the rule of law, and that he risked isolating himself internationally as he strengthens his position at home. Broadcaster NTV cited Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag as saying that more arrests were expected on top of the 6,000 people already detained.

Authorities have rounded up nearly 3,000 suspected military plotters, ranging from top commanders to foot soldiers, and the same number of judges and prosecutors after forces loyal to Erdogan crushed the attempted coup on Saturday. Among those arrested is General Bekir Ercan Van, commander of the Incirlik air base from which US aircraft launch airstrikes on IS militants in Syria and Iraq, an official said. Erdogan’s chief military assistant was also detained, broadcaster CNN Turk said. Erdogan told crowds on Sunday that the coup attempt had been put down by the “national will”, blaming “those who cannot bear the unity of our country and are under the orders of masterminds to take over the state”.

He frequently refers to “masterminds” who he says are bent on breaking up Turkey, in what appears to be a veiled reference to the West in general, and more specifically, the United States.

TECHNOLOGY

China’s first robot parking lot to be ready in October BEIJING: China’s first parking lot, that will use an automated guided vehicle (AVG) robot to park the cars in just two minutes, will open in east China’s Nanjing in October, the robot maker said on Sunday.

Drivers guide their cars on to the laser-guided AGV robot which is in the shape of a movable platform, and it places the vehicle in an available port. Shenzhen-based Yeefung Automation Technology Co. Ltd. said the robot can transfer a car into a carport in about two minutes. Wu Hao, Yeefung general manager, said the company developed the robot in response to limited parking in big cities across the world. He said the robot will help new and experienced drives alike.

AGV robots can maximise parking space in lots by around 20-40 per cent. Although adding such a robot would give an extra cost of $10,465 (70,000 yuan) to each carport, it would help operators earn profits by improving efficiency, Wu was quoted as saying by the staterun Xinhua news agency.

Pan Guofan, deputy director of the Guangzhou Parking Association, said smart parking technology will help improve efficiency rather than providing a solution to the lack of parking space in cities.

He said parking space should be a major consideration of urban planning. — PTI

STRICT VIGIL: An abandoned tank is guarded at Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday. – Reuters

On Saturday, Labour Minister Suleyman Soylu told broadcaster Haberturk he believed Washington was behind the coup attempt.

US Secretary of State John Kerry described public suggestions of a US role as “utterly false”, and said on Sunday that Washington had had no intelligence of the coup before it began. The Pentagon also announced on Sunday that operations from Turkey by the US-led coalition against IS had resumed after Ankara reopened its air space, which had been closed during the coup attempt.

However, US facilities were still operating on internal power sources after Turkey cut off the mains supply to the base. Kerry said the difficulty for US planes using Incirlik may have been a result of Turkish aircraft flown in support of the coup using the base to refuel.

The crackdown intensifies a longstanding push by Erdogan to root out the influence of followers of US-based cleric Fethullah Gu-

len. Erdogan accuses followers of Gulen, who was once an ally but is now his arch-enemy, of trying to create a “parallel structure” within the courts, police, armed forces and media with an aim to topple the state. The cleric has denied this and said he played no role in the attempted coup, denouncing it as an affront to democracy.

Erdogan said Turkey’s justice and foreign ministries would write to Western governments to demand the return of Gulen’s supporters from those countries.

No evidence Kerry said he had no evidence that Gulen was behind the plot to seize power, and he urged Turkish authorities to compile evidence as rapidly as possible so the United States could evaluate whether he should be extradited to Turkey.

Even before the coup attempt was over, Erdogan promised a purge of the armed forces. “They will pay a heavy price for this,” he

said. “This uprising is a gift from God to us because this will be a reason to cleanse our army.”

At a rally late on Saturday, his supporters demanded that the coup leaders be executed. “Let’s hang them!” chanted the crowd in Ankara’s central Kizilay square.

Erdogan told them that parliament may consider a proposal to bring back the death penalty, which has been abolished. Erdogan’s critics say he will use the purge to create a pliant judiciary, eliminating any dissenting voices in the courts.

Some European politicians have expressed their unease about developments since the coup attempt. “(The coup attempt) is not a blank cheque for Mr Erdogan.

There cannot be purges, the rule of law must work,” said French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault.

Ayrault told France 3 television that European Union ministers would reiterate on Monday when they meet in Brussels that Turkey - which has applied to join the bloc

- must conform to Europe’s democratic principles.

European Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said Erdogan would move Turkey away from the core values represented by the EU and the NATO defence alliance - of which it is a long-standing member - if he decided to use the attempted coup to restrict basic democratic rights further.

“He would strengthen his position domestically, but he would isolate himself internationally,” Oettinger, an ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, told Welt am Sonntag newspaper.

Some European politicians are also expressing concern about the future of a deal between the EU and Ankara that has helped to slow numbers of migrants crossing from the country to neighbouring Greece. A successful overthrow of Erdogan, who has ruled the country since 2003, would have marked another seismic shift in the Middle East, five years after the Arab

uprisings erupted and plunged Turkey’s southern neighbour Syria into civil war. But the failed attempt could still destabilise the US ally, which lies between Europe and the chaos of Syria. Gulen said the attempted overthrow may have been staged to justify a crackdown.

“As someone who suffered under multiple military coups during the past five decades, it is especially insulting to be accused of having any link to such an attempt. I categorically deny such accusations,” Gulen said in a statement.

Erdogan’s AK Party has long had strained relations with the military, which has a history of mounting coups to defend secularism although it has not seized power directly since 1980. His conservative religious vision for Turkey’s future has also alienated many ordinary citizens who accuse him of authoritarianism. Police used heavy force in 2013 to suppress mass protests demanding more freedom. Erdogan commands the admiration and loyalty of millions of Turks, however, particularly for raising living standards and restoring order to an economy once beset by regular crises.

Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek took to Twitter to try to reassure investors the Turkish government was in full control of the economy before financial markets opened on Monday.

He said it had decided on “all necessary measures” after consulting with the central bank and treasury. He did not specify the measures. “The macro fundamentals of our country are solid. We are taking all necessary precautions. We are strong with the support of our people and strengthened political stability,” he said on Twitter, adding that he planned to hold a conference call with global investors on Sunday.

The central bank said it would provide unlimited liquidity to banks. For at least eight hours overnight on Friday violence shook Turkey’s two main cities.

But the coup attempt crumbled as Erdogan rushed back to Istanbul from a Mediterranean holiday and urged people to take to the streets in support of his government against plotters he accused of trying to kill him.

The violence shocked the nation of almost 80 million, once seen as a model democracy, where living standards have grown steadily for more than a decade and where the army last used force to stage a successful coup more than 30 years ago. It also shattered fragile confidence among Turkey’s allies about security in the NATO country, a leading member of the US-led coalition against IS. — Reuters

DEMAND TO FREE POLITICIANS

Armed men seize police station in Armenia bit.” There were no reports of crowds taking to the streets.

Several prominent Armenian political commentators said the men appeared to sympathise with the Founding Parliament opposition group, which they said did not enjoy wide support.

At least one other opposition group, Flourishing Armenia, denounced the violence and said the men were unlikely to inspire more than 50 people to take to the streets. Some Armenian news outlets reported that the armed men were also demanding that the president quit. Reuters could not confirm that assertion.

YEREVAN/MOSCOW: Armed men seized a police station and hostages in Armenia’s capital Yerevan on Sunday, killing one police officer in the process before demanding Armenians take to the streets to secure the release of jailed opposition politicians.

Their main demand was to free Jirair Sefilian, an opposition leader whom the authorities have accused of plotting civil unrest.

Sefilian was jailed in June over allegations of illegally possessing weapons.

Killings Armenia’s security service said one policeman had been killed and two wounded in the violence, but that negotiations were now underway to try to persuade the hostage takers to lay down their weapons.

“Special units remain on the scene in a state of combat readiness, but the order to attack or take any other action has not been given to them,” the National Security Service said in a statement.

Two hostages had been freed, it said, and “several” hostages remained. The city’s deputy police chief, Valery Osipyan, was reported to be among them. Photographs from the scene show the area crowded with white armoured police vehicles. Though far smaller in scale, suggestions by one opposition politician that an armed uprising was underway stoked speculation that the hostage takers had drawn inspiration from an unsuccessful coup attempt in

HOSTAGE DRAMA: Policemen block a street after group of armed men seized a police station along with an unknown number of hostages, according the country’s security service, in Yerevan, Armenia, on Sunday. – Reuters

neighbouring Turkey.

President Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting with security officials to decide how best to handle the situation, his office said, saying he had been told that the siege was completely under control.

The National Security Service accused the hostage takers’ supporters of spreading false rumours on the internet about an

uprising and the seizure of other buildings. Such assertions were “disinformation,” it said.

Video footage of the hostage takers posted on Russia’s lifenews.ru portal showed the men, armed with Kalashnikov assault rifles, and wearing bullet proof vests, listing their demands.

“Dear compatriots. It has started. We ask everyone to take to the

streets,” one of the men said. “Our demand is to set free all political prisoners ... and for them to be brought here.”

Another hostage-taker said: “The police station has been in our hands for three and a half hours.

We have captured all the weapons.

There is no other way. We appeal to you. Don’t leave us here alone.

We are doing our bit - you do your

Criticism Sefilian, a former military commander and the man the hostage takers most want freed, has strongly criticised President Sargsyan in the past, saying he is unhappy about the way the government has been handling a long-running conflict between pro-Armenian separatists and the breakaway Azeri region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

A Moscow-brokered ceasefire halted four days of violence in the South Caucasus region on April 5, the worst flare-up in years, but sporadic shooting is still frequent at night and people on both sides have been killed since.

The mountainous enclave is within Azerbaijan’s borders, but populated mainly by ethnic Armenians who reject Azerbaijan’s rule. — Reuters

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Child among 18 Nice attack victims fight for their life would occur. “I’ve always said the truth regarding terrorism: there is an ongoing war, there will be more attacks. It’s a difficult thing to say, but other lives will be lost.”

With presidential and parliamentary elections less than a year away, French opposition politicians are increasing pressure and seizing on what they described as security failings that made it possible for the truck to career 2km (1.5 miles) through large crowds before it was finally halted.

France’s Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Nice attacker had been radicalised fast, warns of further attacks PARIS/NICE (FRANCE): The man who killed 84 Bastille Day revellers in the French city of Nice by driving a truck at a crowd had been radicalised recently and quickly, France’s Prime Minister told a newspaper as a further 18 victims fought for their lives on Sunday.

Thursday night’s attack at peak holiday time on the Riviera plunged France into new grief and fear just eight months after gunmen killed 130 people in Paris.

French Health Minister Marisol Touraine said the 18, including one child, were in a critical condition, while about 85 people in total were still hospitalised.

The attacks, along with one in Brussels four months ago, have shocked Western Europe, already anxious over security challenges from mass immigration, open borders and pockets of radicalism.

Evidence Authorities have yet to produce evidence that the 31 year-old delivery driver, Tunisian Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, shot dead by police, had any actual links to IS. The militant group claimed the attack though, and Valls said there was no doubting the assailant’s motives.

“The investigation will establish the facts, but we know now

TIGHT SECURITY: A Mounted French police patrol to maintain security as tourists with suitcases

walk near after the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice, France, on Sunday. – Reuters

that the killer was radicalised very quickly,” Prime Minister Manuel Valls said in an interview with newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche. As of Sunday no evidence had been produced to show how he underwent that rapid transformation from someone with no apparent interest in religion.

A report in the Nice Matin newspaper on Sunday said investigators had found no radicalisation material in his flat, although they were still looking at his telephone and his computer.

Speaking from his home town in Tunisia, Bouhlel’s sister told Reuters he had been having psychological problems when he left for France in 2005 and had sought medical treatment.

As authorities were trying to better understand his motives, two more people, a man and a woman close to Bouhlel, were ar-

rested in Nice early on Sunday.

Three others arrested previously were still being held, but Bouhlel’s estranged wife was released without charges after being held since Friday. The Amaq news agency affiliated with the militant group said on Saturday in claiming the attack that Bouhlel “was one of the soldiers of IS”.

The group, which is under military pressure in its Iraq and Syria strongholds from forces opposed to it, considers France a key target given its military operations in the Middle East, and also because it is easier to strike than the United States, which is leading a coalition against it.

France has been criticised in some quarters for fostering racial, ethnic and religious disharmony through its strict adherence to a lay culture that allows no place for religion and ethnicity in schools

and civic life. Long and open borders with neighbouring countries also make it an easy target for attackers who want to melt away afterwards.

Valls defended France’s record on attacks, saying security services had prevented 16 over three years and said the group’s modus operandi of cajoling unstable people into carrying out attacks with whatever means possible was difficult to combat.

“Daesh (IS) gives unstable individuals an ideological kit that allows them to make sense of their acts...this is probably what happened in Nice’s case,” Valls said.

Despite mounting criticism from the conservative opposition and the far-right over how President Francois Hollande’s Socialist government is handling security, Valls said there was no such thing as zero risk and that new attacks

State of emergency After Thursday’s attack, a state of emergency imposed across France after the November attacks in Paris was extended by three months and military and police reservists were to be called up.

Interior Minister Bernard Cazenueve on Saturday called on “patriotic citizens” to become reservists to help relieve exhausted security forces.

But the measures appear to have done little to temper concerns. Highlighting the “serious deficiencies” in protecting French citizens, National Front leader Marine Le Pen demanded that Cazeneuve resign. “Anywhere else in the world a minister with such a terrible record - 250 deaths in 18 months - would have resigned a long time ago,” she told reporters.

Christian Estrosi, president of the wider Riviera region and a a security hardliner, accused the government of failing completely in Nice.

“When the interior minister says there were enough police, it constitutes a blatant lie,” he told i-Tele television. “He said there were 64 national policemen on duty. It’s false and the investigation will show it.”

Valls has said there were no failures, although Cazeneuve acknowledged on Saturday that the truck had avoided the police vehicles blocking the way to the promenade by mounting a kerb. — Reuters

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Bouhlel sent ‘laughing’ photo amid crowds, says brother TUNIS: Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, the Tunisian man who killed at least 84 people in France by moving down Bastille Day revellers with a lorry, had phoned his brother hours earlier and sent a picture of himself laughing as he mingled with the crowd, the brother told Reuters.

Bouhlel’s brother Jabeur told Reuters in Tunisia that Mohamed had called him for a final time on Thursday afternoon and sent a picture of himself among the crowds in the southern French city.

“That last day he said he was in Nice with his European friends to celebrate the national holiday,” Jabeur said, adding that in the photo “he seemed very happy and pleased, he was laughing a lot.”

Reuters could not verify the existence of the photograph, which he declined to share.

Mohamed Bouhlel had a criminal record and was known to French police, but not to the intelligence services. His motive remains unclear.

Relatives and former neighbours in Msaken, about 120 km (75 miles) south of Tunis, said Bouhlel had moved to France in 2005 and had last visited four years ago.

They described him as sporty, uninterested in religion and from a normal family.

Family members said Bouhlel had begun calling them frequently in recent weeks. “He spoke to me about the town of Msaken, about boxing and sport, and how he was going to come back to Msaken soon,” Jabeur told Reuters.

“He asked for news about our parents... he always spoke to me, we were very close,” he added.

“He sent us small sums of money recently, sometimes 300 or 400 euros ($330-$440), and mobile telephones.”

A psychiatrist who treated him more than a decade ago told Reuters on Sunday that he had been aggressive towards his parents and had body image problems. — Reuters

D E L AY I N WA G E S

Zimbabwe finance minister blames sanctions for cash crunch

PROTEST: Women demonstrate as Zimbabwe faces economic hardships. – AFP

KIGALI: Zimbabwe’s finance minister blamed international sanctions on Sunday for a cash crunch that has forced the government to delay wages to soldiers and civil servants as President Robert Mugabe faces rare popular protests.

Western countries imposed sanctions in 2001 on Mugabe’s government over allegations of vote-rigging and human rights abuses, which he rejects, while

lenders such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have frozen financial aid since Harare defaulted in 1999.

Zimbabwe failed to pay the army on time for the second straight month, military sources said on Friday, and Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa said the sanctions were hurting the government’s ability to meet its obligations.

“Sanctions crippled our capac-

ity to own our international obligations (debt payment),” Chinamasa told Reuters when asked about the wage-payment delays during an African Union summit in Kigali, Rwanda. He did not say specifically which international obligations had been affected.

“Our industry sector collapsed, the formal corporate structure collapsed and it translated itself into informal sector. So we have now

a situation where revenue collection from the informal sector is not easy. We need to come up with new policies,” he added.

Anger is rising in Zimbabwe over high unemployment, corruption in government and shortages of money, which has seen people spending hours in bank queues to withdraw their money.

Without balance of payment support and foreign credit, the

government is seeking to clear $1.8 billion arrears to the IMF, African Development Bank and World Bank in a bid to unlock new funding. The IMF said on Thursday it was still far from a financial programme with Mugabe’s government, which would need to resolve issues of governance, accountability, transparency and carry out economic reforms before receiving any cash. — Reuters

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TURKEY OPENS WATERWAYS Oil is flowing unhindered through Turkey’s pipelines and waterways, one of the world’s largest energy trading corridors, after a coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed. – Bloomberg News

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Leasing and hire purchase firms bring down bad loans The gross nonperforming loans (NPLs) at the end of 2015 fell to OMR49.5 million (or 10.5 per cent) from OMR55.3 million a year earlier, according to the latest annual report of the CBO Central Bank of Oman. – Times file picture

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businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman’s finance and leasing companies, popularly known as non-banking finance firms, were able to bring down their non-performing loans last year. The gross non-performing loans (NPLs) at the end of 2015 fell to OMR49.5 million (by 10.5 per cent) from OMR55.3 million a year earlier, according to the latest annual report of the Central Bank of Oman.

The CBO report said gross NPLs at the end of 2015 constituted 4.7 per cent of the gross loan portfolio of hire purchase and leasing companies, compared to 5.9 per cent in the previous year.

The total combined assets of finance and leasing companies (FLCs) grew by OMR118.4 million or 12.9 per cent to OMR1,037.4 million by end-2015 from OMR919 million a year earlier. “The continued thrust on the part of the government on economic diversification

and development of SMEs opened up opportunities for diversified growth and further credit outlays,” the CBO report said, adding, “Total outstanding credit (net of provisions) mainly constituting hire purchase financing, lease financing etc. stood at OMR990.6 million at the end of December 2015.”

The FLCs pursued their geographic expansion plans with the number of branches increasing to 40 in 2015. There are currently six finance and leasing companies

BROKERAGE FIRMS

Global rejects merger proposal from Fincorp Times News Service MUSCAT: A proposal to acquire Global Financial Securities (a subsidiary of Global Financial Investment) by the Financial Corporation (Fincorp) was not agreed by the former company’s parent firm.

However, Fincorp expressed its interest in studying a merger scheme (through incorporation) between Fincorp and Global Financial Securities, both com-

panies said in a disclosure statement posted on MSM website.

The decisions were made by both managements, following a meeting. “The structure of the transaction, if agreed upon, shall be subject to the approval of board of directors and shareholders of both companies and CMA,” the disclosure statement added.

The market regulator Capital Market Authority (CMA), way back in 2011, was encouraging merger of brokerage firms to

make these institutions financially strong entities at a time the traded volumes were low and to achieve economies of scale.

The incentives for merging firms in 2011 included exemption from licensing fees, annual subscription and the fees for carrying out the activities for three years. Also, merging firms were exempted from paying stock market’s share in the trading commission for one year from the date of merger.

UPCOMING OPEX EVENT

Meeting held to discuss next Omani products’ expo in Iran Times News Service MUSCAT: Organising Committee of Omani Products’ Exhibition (Opex) held a coordination meeting with business owners on Sunday at Waljat College of Applied Sciences in the Knowledge Oasis Muscat.

The meeting discussed preparations efforts for the upcoming Opex event which will take place from September 26 to 30, 2016 in Tehran, Iran. The companies were acquainted with the participation process, the advantages and offered support that will be enjoyed by the participants in the event. The exhibition aims at reflecting the progress and development witnessed by the industrial sector in Oman.

Fahmy Al Hinai, honorary

consul of Ethiopia in Oman and Vice Chairman of Opex Organising Committee noted that the success of Opex in Ethiopia left a positive impact not only on the level of participating companies and factories, but also on the national economy.

“Members of the committee had recently a field visit to Tehran to follow up with the preparation efforts for the event. The committee will ensure that business owners from Iran and surrounding countries with emerging markets will be invited to the event.

The committee also aims at providing certain facilities related to translation, and hotel and airline offers,” Al Hinai pointed out.

Organised by a committee formed by Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE),

Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development (Ithraa), and Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), the Omani Products Exhibition in Iran endeavours to further promote and advance Omani products and boost trade relations with Iran.

It should be noted that Iran enjoys dynamic local markets and a significant population touching around 77.45 million people according to 2013 census. The event aspires at enhancing trade ties between Oman and Iran following the lifting of international sanctions on the latter.

The participating companies will complement the joined efforts of PEIE, Ithraa and OCCI to promote the Omani products and advance exportsto Iran.

operating in Oman under the license of CBO. They mainly operate in three market segments — retail financing where the financing is to individual customers, mainly for the purchase of automobiles and electronic goods; equipment leasing where the finance is extended to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for expansion, modernisation and replacement requirements; and finally for factoring and working capital financing

to SMEs for domestic as well as cross-border trade or for the execution of projects usually against the assignment of receivables.

Borrowings from banks and other financial institutions, which are the main source of funding for finance and leasing companies,had increased to OMR640.1 million at the end of 2015. The consolidated capital and reserves of the FLCs rose to OMR251.2 million by end2015 from OMR232.5 million in the previous year. Net profitof FLCs increased to OMR32 million during 2015, a rise of 8.8 percent over the previous year. With the general softening of interest rates, the weighted average lending rate marginally dropped to 8.9 percent per annum in 2015 from 9 per cent per annum during the previous year. Finance and leasing companiesin Oman played a crucial role in broadening access to financial services, enhancement of competition and diversification of the financial sector.

Keeping in view the importance of FLCs and their contribution to the financial sector, the Central Bank of Oman has been striving to create a environment conducive for them to carve out a specific market niche for themselves. The retail vehicle financing industry continues to be the most competitive segment of the market, apart from SME equipment finance.

INSURANCE BROKERAGE

CMA imposes penalty on insurance firm Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman’s insurance regulator Capital Market Authority has imposed a fine on an insurance brokerage firm, CE Health and Co LLC, for violating clause 14 of the code of practice of conduct of insurance companies.

The Clause 14 provides “service providers shall avoid conflict of interest, or, if are unavoidable, will explain the position fully and manage the situation so as to avoid prejudice to any party.

In particular, service providers which act on behalf of customers will not put their own interest above their duty to any customer for whom they act.”

The move was made to upgrade the level of performance of the companies carrying out insurance brokerage business.

The CMA urges all insurance companies and brokers to comply with the laws and regulations to ensure fairness and protection for all the participants of the market and is keen to ensure the soundness of the Omani insurance market for more professionalism, confidence and credibility.

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MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ....................................... 5,876.34 ...............5,859.95 ................... 5,871.80 ................... 5,859.96..................11.84 ...................0.20 Financial Index .....................................7,525.85 ...............7,498.78 .................... 7,519.57 ...................7,484.50..................35.07 ................... 0.47 Industrial Index ....................................7,488.62 ............... 7,469.18 ....................7,469.18 ................... 7,441.20..................27.98 ...................0.38 Services Index ...................................... 3,233.27 .............. 3,225.43 ...................3,228.58 ...................3,225.97.................... 2.61 ...................0.08 MSM SHARIAH INDEX.......................894.57 ..................890.82 ...................... 890.84 ...................... 894.51.................. -3.67 .................. -0.41 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 18,832,757.................. 4,577,929 ..................1,085 ................17,115,250,682 ................ 14 ......................12 .................... 16 .........................42

The top gainer was Al Jazeera Steel, up by 9.01 per cent, while Al Izz Islamic Bank was

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the top loser, down by 3.39 per cent.

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: Shares on the Muscat bourse recovered on better buying support from foreign institutional investors. The MSM30 Index opened the week on a positive note to close at 5,871.80 points, up by 0.20 per cent. The MSM Sharia Index ended at 890.84 points, down by 0.41 per cent. Galfar Engineering was the most active in terms of volume while Bank Muscat led in terms of turnover. The top gainer was Al Jazeera Steel, up by 9.01 per cent, while Al Izz Bank was the top loser, down by 3.39 per cent.

As many as 1,085 trades were executed on Sunday, generating turnover of OMR4.58 million with 18.8 million shares changing hands. Out of 42 traded securities, 14 advanced, 12 declined and 16 remained unchanged. GCC and Arab investors were net buyers for OMR128,000 followed by foreign investors for OMR79,000 while Omani investors switched to net sellers for OMR207,000 worth of shares.

Financial Index advanced by 0.47 per cent to close at 7,519.57 points. Al Anwar Holding, Global Financial Investment, Takaful Oman, Bank Sohar and Ahli Bank gained 4.32 per cent, 4.26 per cent, 3.33 per cent, 2.17 per cent and 1.65 per cent, respectively.

Al IzzIslamic Bank, Al Madina Takaful and Bank Nizwa declined by 3.39 per cent, 2.70 per cent and 1.28 per cent, respectively.

Industrial Index ended at 7,469.18 points, a gain of 0.38 per cent. Al Jazeera Steel and Al Hassan Engineering increased by 9.01 per cent and 1.28 per cent,

respectively. Gulf International Chemicals, Oman Fisheries, Galfar Engineering and Raysut Cement declined by 2.71 per cent, 1.64 per cent, 0.94 per cent and 0.36 per cent, respectively.

Services Index closed on stable note at 3,228.58 points, up 0.08 per cent. Al Suwadi Power, Al Batinah Power, Al Jazeera Services, Renaissance Services and Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) gained 2.56 per cent, 1.52 per cent, 0.95 per cent, 0.69 per cent and 0.61 per cent, respectively. Phoenix Power, Port Services, OoredooOman and Al Maha Petroleum declined by 1.86 per cent, 0.81 per cent, 0.54 per cent and 0.33 per cent, respectively.

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OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ........................ 1,606,870 ...... 389,317...................120 ........... 0.235 ...........0.244 ...........0.235........... 0.242 .............0.222 ........... 0.020............. 9.009 ................0.244 .............0.243...................0.244 ..................30,225,306.........0.100 OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 2,080,640 .... 402,489...................142 ............0.189 ........... 0.196 ...........0.189 ............0.193 ............. 0.185............ 0.008.............4.324 ................0.195 .............. 0.195...................0.196................... 33,775,474 .........0.100 OM0000003125 ............GLOBAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENT .................. 65,135 ...............9,606........................8 ............0.147 ........... 0.148 ...........0.147 ............0.147 ............. 0.141............ 0.006............. 4.255 ................0.148 .............. 0.147...................0.148...................29,400,000.........0.100 OM0000004933 ...........AL SUWADI POWER ....................................................42,750 ...............8,562........................4 ........... 0.203 ...........0.203 ...........0.199 ........... 0.200 ............. 0.195............ 0.005.............2.564 ................0.200 ............ 0.200...................0.203 .................142,881,268........0.100 OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................ 2,317,806 .......436,113......................51 ............0.184 ........... 0.192 ...........0.184........... 0.188 .............0.184 ........... 0.004............. 2.174 ................0.191 ..............0.186...................0.192..................301,645,876........0.100 OM0000002200 ...........AHLI BANK .................................................................... 705,000 ......... 130,499......................18 ............0.187 ........... 0.190 ...........0.182............0.185 .............0.182............ 0.003............. 1.648 ................0.190..............0.180...................0.187..................263,631,687 ........0.100 OM0000004925 ...........AL BATINAH POWER..................................................33,506 ............... 6,701........................3 ........... 0.200...........0.200 ...........0.200 .......... 0.200 ............. 0.197............ 0.003............. 1.523 ................0.200 ............. 0.195...................0.199..................134,977,486 ........0.100 OM0000001483............NATIONAL BANK OF OMAN ................................. 222,200 .......... 55,928........................9 ........... 0.249 ........... 0.255 ...........0.249........... 0.252 .............0.249 ........... 0.003............. 1.205 ................0.255..............0.249...................0.253..................371,644,881 ........0.100 OM0000002226 ...........AL JAZEERA SERVICES .......................................... 402,000 .......... 85,062......................14 ............0.210 ...........0.225 ...........0.210........... 0.212 .............0.210 ........... 0.002............. 0.952 ................0.220 ............. 0.215...................0.220 ..................12,975,306 .........0.100 OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES ..................................... 206,755 ............59,959......................11 ........... 0.290...........0.290 ...........0.290 .......... 0.290 .............0.288 ........... 0.002............. 0.694 ................0.290..............0.270...................0.290 ..................84,288,796.........0.100 OM0000001087............OMAN UNITED INSURANCE ............................... 1,619,702 .......470,655..................... 50 ........... 0.290...........0.295 ...........0.288........... 0.291 .............0.289 ........... 0.002............. 0.692 ................0.288..............0.287...................0.288 ..................29,100,000.........0.100 OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION ........................ 337,666...........555,135..................... 29 ............1.640 ........... 1.660 ...........1.635 ............1.645 ............. 1.635.............0.010 ............. 0.612 ................1.655 .............. 1.655...................1.660................1,233,750,000 ......0.100 OM0000001160 ............NATIONAL GAS ............................................................. 71,472 ............42,927......................15 ........... 0.600 ...........0.604 ...........0.600........... 0.600 .............0.600 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.604..............0.604...................0.608 ..................33,000,000.........0.100 OM0000001517 ............HSBC BANK OMAN .................................................... 392,000............ 39,115......................14 ........... 0.100 ........... 0.100 ...........0.099........... 0.100 .............0.100 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.099..............0.098...................0.099..................200,031,279........0.100 OM0000001525 ............OMAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE................25,500 ............... 5,126........................2 ............0.201 ........... 0.201 ...........0.201........... 0.201 .............0.201 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.201..............0.201...................0.203 ................. 40,200,000 ........0.100 OM0000001533 ............OMINVEST .................................................................... 197,563 ...........110,635........................6 ........... 0.560 ...........0.560 ...........0.560........... 0.560 .............0.560 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.560..............0.540...................0.560 .................356,042,897 .......0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING.............35,000 ...............4,865........................1 ............0.139 ........... 0.139 ...........0.139 ............0.139 ............. 0.139............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.139 .............. 0.135...................0.139...................16,940,625 .........0.100 OM0000002275 ...........SHELL OMAN MARKETING ...................................37,800 ............ 71,820........................7 ........... 1.900 ........... 1.900 ...........1.900........... 1.900 .............1.900 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................1.900..............1.900...................2.085..................180,500,000 .......0.100 OM0000002366 ...........AL BATINAH DEV. INV. HOLDING ....................... 20,000 ...............1,850........................2 ........... 0.094 ...........0.094 ...........0.091 ........... 0.092 .............0.092 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.091 ..............0.090...................0.094 ...................2,760,000 ..........0.100 OM0000002374............UNITED FINANCE .......................................................14,590 .............. 2,203........................1 ............0.151 ........... 0.151............ 0.151 ............0.151 ............. 0.151 ............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.151 ..............0.146...................0.153 ................... 49,271,781 .........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING ........... 198,780............28,009..................... 29 ............0.145 ........... 0.145 ...........0.139 ............0.141 ............. 0.141............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.139 .............. 0.138...................0.139...................12,690,000.........0.100 OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 1,481,078 ......562,282...................182 ........... 0.380 ...........0.382 ...........0.378........... 0.380 .............0.380 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.378..............0.378...................0.380 .................948,575,098........0.100 OM0000002820 ...........GULF INVESTMENT SERVICES ...........................58,000 ............... 6,816........................7 ............0.118 ........... 0.118............ 0.117 ............0.118 ............. 0.118 ............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.117 ...............0.117...................0.120....................6,943,500 ..........0.100 OM0000003281............TAAGEER FINANCE .................................................. 40,000 ...............5,040........................5 ............0.126 ........... 0.126 ...........0.126........... 0.126 .............0.126............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.126 ..............0.124...................0.126...................31,952,340 .........0.100 OM0000003661 ............VOLTAMP ENERGY ....................................................... 8,248 ...............3,695........................3 ........... 0.448 ...........0.448 ...........0.448........... 0.448 .............0.448 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.448..............0.448...................0.474...................27,104,000 .........0.100

Gulf stocks rise Most Gulf stock indexes rose, even after an attempted coup to overthrow the Turkish government that began on Friday rattled global markets.

Saudi Arabia’s Almarai, the region’s largest publicly traded packaged-food manufacturer, climbed as much as 5.5 per cent before trading 2 per cent higher as of 12:05pm in Riyadh as it posted a 19 per cent increase in second-quarter profit. It was one of the biggest contributors to the Tadawul All Share Index’s 0.4 per cent gain Dubai’s Index advanced 0.3 per cent and Abu Dhabi’s index gained 0.5 per cent. In Bahrain, the BB All Share Index fell 0.7 per cent, and stock gauges in Qatar and Kuwait declined 0.6 per cent and 0.2 per cent, respectively. — United Securities/Bloomberg News

OM0000003000 ...........ALMAHA PETROLEUM PRODUCTS MAR. ...... 20,000 ............ 29,850........................8 ............1.495 ........... 1.495 ...........1.490........... 1.490 ............. 1.495............-0.005 ........... -0.334 ...............1.490 .............. 1.485...................1.490..................102,810,000........0.100 OM0000001418 ............RAYSUT CEMENT ....................................................... 50,000 .............68,750........................8 ............1.375 ........... 1.375............1.375 ............1.375 .............1.380............-0.005 ........... -0.362 ...............1.375 .............. 1.355...................1.370................. 275,000,000 .......0.100 OM0000003968 ...........OOREDOO....................................................................... 250,997 ......... 185,586.....................22 ............0.744 ........... 0.744 ...........0.736 ........... 0.740 .............0.744............-0.004 ........... -0.538 ...............0.736 ..............0.732...................0.736..................481,698,730........0.100 OM0000001145 ............PORT SERVICES CORPORATION ........................ 22,500 ...............5,487........................4 ........... 0.245 ...........0.245 ...........0.242 .......... 0.244 .............0.246 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.813................0.242............. 0.240...................0.242 .................. 23,189,760 .........0.100 OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 2,631,427 ......276,852................... 121 ............0.106 ........... 0.108 ...........0.104........... 0.105 .............0.106 ...........-0.001 ........... -0.943 ...............0.105 ..............0.104...................0.105...................30,447,967 .........0.100 OM0000004768 ...........AL MADINA TAKAFUL............................................... 47,837 ...............3,444........................3 ........... 0.072 ...........0.072 ...........0.072........... 0.072 .............0.074 ...........-0.002 ........... -2.703 ...............0.072..............0.072...................0.073...................12,600,000.........0.100 OM0000002028 ...........GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS ............ 339,689 ........... 85,277..................... 35 ........... 0.258 ...........0.258 ...........0.250............0.251 .............0.258 ...........-0.007 ............-2.713................0.254..............0.252...................0.254 ................... 5,271,000 ..........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 15,582,511......4,149,656...............934 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......32........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000004776 ...........TAKAFUL OMAN INSURANCE ............................ 111,036 ............. 13,768......................18 ............0.124 ........... 0.124 ...........0.124........... 0.124 .............0.120 ........... 0.004............. 3.333 ................0.124..............0.120...................0.124...................12,400,000.........0.100 OM0000002564 ...........AL HASSAN ENGINEERING.................................. 203,850 ........... 16,004......................17 ........... 0.079 ...........0.080 ...........0.077........... 0.079 .............0.078 ............0.001 ............. 1.282 ................0.077..............0.075...................0.077.................... 5,941,432 ..........0.100 OM0000001053 ............OMAN TEXTILE HOLDING ....................................... 2,750 ..................880........................2 ........... 0.320 ...........0.320 ...........0.320........... 0.320 .............0.320 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.320..............0.320...................0.350....................1,920,000 ..........1.000 OM0000001285 ............NATIONAL MINERAL WATER ................................. 2,799 ...................168........................1 ........... 0.060 ...........0.060 ...........0.060........... 0.060 .............0.060 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.060..............0.060...................0.065.................... 1,620,182 ..........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 273,674 ...........20,942..................... 10 ........... 0.077 ........... 0.077 ...........0.076........... 0.077 .............0.078 ...........-0.001 ........... -1.282 ...............0.076..............0.076...................0.077..................115,500,000........0.100 OM0000001566 ............OMAN FISHERIES .......................................................74,100 ...............4,476........................8 ............0.061 ........... 0.061 ...........0.060........... 0.060 ............. 0.061............-0.001 ............-1.639................0.060..............0.060...................0.062 ...................7,500,000 ..........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ...................................................... 2,135,587 ...... 337,079.....................80 ............0.161 ........... 0.161............0.156 ............0.158 ............. 0.161 ............-0.003 ............-1.863................0.156 .............. 0.155...................0.160..................231,091,031 ........0.100 OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK.............................................. 382,000............21,896......................13 ........... 0.058 ...........0.058 ...........0.057........... 0.057 .............0.059 ...........-0.002 ........... -3.390 ...............0.057..............0.057...................0.058...................57,000,000.........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 3,185,796........415,213...................149 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........ 8........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000004016............AHLI BANK UNSECURED.SUB. BONDS ............... 7,000 ................7,315........................1 ............1.045 ........... 1.045 ...........1.045 ........... 1.045 .............1.045............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.045 ............. 0.000...................0.000 ..................36,575,000.........1.000 OM0000005971 ............B.MUSCAT COMPL. CONVR. B.B.3.5 ..................... 57,450 ............... 5,745........................1 ........... 0.100 ........... 0.100 ...........0.100........... 0.100 ............. 0.101............-0.001 ........... -0.990 ...............0.100..............0.100...................0.105................... 32,416,161 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: ....................................................................................64,450 .............13,060........................2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........2........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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MARKET Turkey steps in to calm investors Turkey’s lira plunged the most against the dollar in eight years on Friday. Trading in stocks and bonds had already halted and is scheduled to resume on Monday

ANKARA: The Turkish government moved swiftly to calm investors before financial markets reopen on Monday after a failed coup, with the central bank promising unlimited liquidity to banks and the deputy prime minister reaching out to international investors. The central bank said in a statement that it would take all necessary steps to support Turkey’s financial stability.

Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek said on his Twitter account that he’d spoken to Central Bank Governor Murat Cetinkaya and will hold a teleconference with international investors on Sunday.

Macro economic growth “We’re on duty,” Simsek said. “No need to worry. Turkey normalising rapidly after coup attempt repelled by nation.

Our country’s macro economic foundations are solid.”

Bank postpones $300m bond sale meeting after unrest DUBAI: Sekerbank, an Istanbul-based lender owned by its employee pension fund and Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, postponed investor meetings for a proposed bond sale after a coup attempt against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The bank had bee scheduled to start investor meetings on Sunday in Asia, Europe and the Middle East for a sale of as much as $300 million. It will now contact investors at the appropriate time to reschedule the meetings, according to an e-mailed statement Sunday from bankers with knowledge of the deal.

Turkey’s lira plunged the most against the dollar in eight years on Friday as tanks rolled through

Turkey’s lira plunged the most against the dollar in eight years on Friday as tanks rolled through the streets of Ankara and Istanbul, while warplanes and helicopters circled overhead.

Trading in stocks and bonds had already halted for the day and is scheduled to resume on Monday.

While quashed within hours,

the streets of Ankara and Istanbul, while warplanes and helicopters circled overhead. Trading in stocks and bonds had already halted for the day and is scheduled to resume on Monday. The takeover attempt started on Friday night by elements within the military and was quashed the following day.

“Clearly the attempted coup in Turkey will make investors and other market participants more wary of participating in Turkish fixed income paper, at least until we get some clarity and the political situation stabilises,” said Chavan Bhogaita, head of markets strategy at National Bank of Abu Dhabi.

The central bank told lenders that it kept offering liquidity even though it was a weekend. — Bloomberg News

the failed takeover threatens to destabilise an economy that depends heavily on capital inflows to finance its current-account deficit.

Turkey had already become less attractive to investors because of a wave of militant violence and the resurgence of government fighting with Kurdish separatists. — Bloomberg News

4TH TRANCHE

India fixes $46.85 per gram as rate for gold bond scheme NEW DELHI: Indian government on Sunday fixed Rs3,119 ($46.85) per gram as the issue price for the 4th tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) scheme which opens for subscription on Monday.

The government has reduced the minimum subscription denomination to 1gm in the 4th tranche, which would be open for investment by individuals and institutional investors from July 18-22.

“To attract small investors, the minimum subscription has been reduced to 1gm, although the maximum remains at 500gm per person/institution,” the finance minister said in a statement.

Earlier, the minimum denomination was 5gm.

“SGB can now be purchased from NSE and BSE, besides all Bank branches, select Post Offices and the Stock Holding Corpora-

tion of India Limited (SHCIL),” the ministry said.

The first three tranches had attracted 4.9 tonnes of gold at the then prevailing prices.

With the added features, it is expected that the 4th tranche of SGB would garner much higher investment.

The 4th tranche of the SGB scheme is the first series in 201617. SGB gives an interest of 2.75 per cent per annum, payable every six months on initial investment and does this without the attendant risk of theft/loss or impurities associated with physical gold.

The investment in SGB is also eligible for Statutory Liquidity Ratio of Banks.

SGB is eligible to be converted into Demat form and can be used as collaterals for availing loans.

It shall be repayable on the expiration of eight years from the

date of the issue and premature redemption is permitted after 5th, 6th and 7th years from the date of issue of SGB. The government had launched the first tranche of sovereign gold bond scheme in November for which it got subscription for 915.95 kg of gold.

In January, it came out with the second tranche and received subscription for 3,071 kg gold.

The funds raised through the bonds will form part of the government’s market borrowing programme.

Further, Union Budget 201617 has proposed that redemption of sovereign gold bonds by an individual be exempt from capital gains tax.

It also provided that long-term capital gains arising to any person on transfer of sovereign gold bonds shall be eligible for indexation benefits. — PTI

B R E X I T FA L L - O U T

‘UK will fall into recession’ LONDON: The UK will fall into a “short, shallow recession” around the turn of the year as Brexit hits house prices, jobs and spending, according to the EY Item Club.

In a report to be published on Monday, the forecaster will say it’s slashing its 2017 growth estimate to 0.4 per cent from 2.6 per cent and predicting the Bank of England (BoE) will cut interest rates to zero by the end of 2016. Tax reductions are also a possibility, it will say, as the government scales back austerity to aid an economy reeling from the shock vote to pull Britain out of the EU. — Bloomberg News

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hen I was 22, I wondered how credit card companies made money. I had two cards at the time. They were free to use. Every month I would buy things with the cards, and — because I used auto-pay — every month the balance would be deducted from my checking account. As far as I could tell, this was a free service. And if I decided not to pay my creditcard bills, and just go bankrupt, there was no way the card issuer would make money off of me. With things like cash back, it seemed like I was getting paid to use this card. What kind of business model pays people to use its product?

Ten years later, as I helped a friend figure out how to refinance his credit-card bills, I realised how the business model must work. Card issuers, mainly banks, profit by charging penalty fees when people pay off their credit-card balances late. Of course, that isn’t the only way they make money — they, along with MasterCard and Visa, also charge merchants fees to use the payment services, and they charge other fees for things like balance transfers. But a lot of their business model is just consumer lending — which they do at rates of about 12 per cent to 14 per cent.

Now, why would a consumer take out a loan at rates like that? If you’re buying a house, you would get a mortgage at a rate of about 3.5 per cent. If you’re buying a car, you’d get an auto loan, which are at more like 1 per cent to 3 per cent.

Items like furniture and electronics cost much less, so it seems pretty easy to save up money to buy these things most of the time.

May be you spend more than you can pay off right away if you just got your first job and you need to use credit cards to

Behavioural finance is replete with examples of shortsightedness, lack of self-control and over-optimism about one’s future. These behavioural biases might not afflict everyone, but lots of people are certainly vulnerable — especially the poor and less educated.

furnish your apartment — but that isn’t an everyday event.

The only reasonable, routine use I can think of for credit cards where you don’t pay off the balance is medical expenses. These come on suddenly and can be big, even with health insurance.

This was my friend’s reason for running up credit-card debt, and he’s not alone. In 2012, a New York Times survey found that the average low-to-moderate income household had more than $1,600 in credit-card debt from medical bills.

Yet the amount of credit-card debt in the US far exceeds that number. Here’s the average outstanding consumer debt per person, most of it from credit cards: Basically, that means there are a lot of people out there who buy things with credit cards, and who then either can’t or won’t pay for those things at the end of the month, and who instead decide to make payments on the debt each month.

At 12 per cent or 14 per cent interest that’s a very expensive way to live. But some people do it.

Why? Well, you won’t find much of an explanation in the school of economics that

assumes everyone is rational and where people only borrow when it makes economic sense to do so. But behavioural finance is replete with examples of short-sightedness, lack of self-control and overoptimism about one’s future.

These behavioural biases might not afflict everyone, but lots of people are certainly vulnerable — especially the poor and less educated.

Credit card companies need people to spend more than they can afford, but not so much that they default on their payments.

So they could benefit from targeting individuals who are more likely to have cognitive failings. This is the dark side of behavioral finance.

Some new research by economists Antoinette Schoar of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Hong Ru of Nanyang Technological University claims to find exactly such a result. The authors use data from a private company that tracks credit card offers. They find that less educated consumers — who are likely to be less financially sophisticated — are more frequently given offers that include back-loaded costs.

Those are plans that start with low rates, but increase later, with extra-high over-limit and late-payment fees. In other words, those are likely to be the borrowers who make bad financial decisions — racking up debt and eventually paying much more in interest. Meanwhile, more educated households tend not to be offered these plans.

So my 22-year-old intuition was sort of right. In a rational world, where people pay high interest rates only when they absolutely need to, credit-card issuers have a harder time making money. They still have merchant fees, of course, but without the ability to exploit people’s financial miscalculations, they wouldn’t be so consistently profitable.

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GOOGLE FACES A NEW ANTITRUST ATTACK Google faces a new antitrust attack from European Union regulators who allege the search engine skews shopping results in its own favour and unfairly restricts rival online advertising platforms. The European Commission sent the Alphabet Inc. unit two statements of objections recently, widening a five-year probe and increasing the risk of hefty fines for the US Internet giant. — Bloomberg News

T E C H U P D AT E S

Microsoft unlikely to get 1b Windows 10 on devices Microsoft, which last year pledged to get Windows 10 on 1 billion devices within two to three years, said it will not meet that goal for its new operating system because of the dramatic reduction of its Windows phone business. The company is still committed to the one billion goal, but it will take longer to achieve, Yusuf Mehdi, Windows marketing chief, said in a statement. “Windows 10 is off to the hottest start in history with over 350 million monthly active devices, with record customer satisfaction and engagement,” Mehdi said. “We’re pleased with our progress to date, but due to the focusing of our phone hardware business, it will take longer than FY18 for us to reach our goal of 1 billion monthly active devices.”

The failure to meet the original forecast shows the continued fallout from the Windows phone strategy, in which the company acquired Nokia Oyj’s handset unit and then, amid high costs and little share gains, shut down and sold the business, taking a massive writedown.

Last month, Microsoft changed the way it pushes out the Windows 10 update to customers after complaints it was being forced on them or they were being nagged frequently to upgrade. Windows chief Terry Myerson made the pledge to put Windows 10 on 1 billion devices by fiscal 2018 at Microsoft’s developer conference in April 2015. The system was released in July 2015. The change in the goal was reported earlier by ZDNet. — Bloomberg News

Samsung to introduce mobile payments in Brazil for Olympics

A few cashing in on the craze have topped mobile-download rankings from Germany and Spain to Singapore and Sweden, according to market researcher

Pokemon Go’s long-term influence on the industry will depend largely on whether the craze endures and whether rival game makers can duplicate the underlying technology

App Annie. The game Citymon Go became China’s most downloaded Apple iOS game in the past few days SELINA WANG & JING CAO

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AME developers around the world watched in astonishment as Pokemon Go, a mobile version of the beloved 1990s game from Nintendo, became an instant hit — rocketing to the most downloaded app on both Apple and Android phones. It’s too soon to say if its success will reshape the $25 billion mobile gaming industry, but this much is certain: The surprise hit will inspire copycats.

“You are going to see other developers potentially changing their pipeline to incorporate augmented reality or location-based technology,” said Mike Olson, an analyst at Piper Jaffray Cos. “Those plans are probably being put in place right now.” He said he wouldn’t be surprised if Activision

Blizzard added such functionality to Skylanders, its role-playing game featuring toys.

Look-alike apps Pokemon Go has been released only in the US, Australia and New Zealand so far, and already nimble developers are making look-alike apps for places where the game is not available. A few cashing in on the craze have topped mobiledownload rankings from Germany and Spain to Singapore and Sweden, according to market researcher App Annie. The game Citymon Go — led by a character with a striking resemblance to Pokemon’s Pikachu — became China’s most downloaded Apple iOS game in the past few days. Go Pikachu, a boardgame populated with cartoon monsters, is now one of the 20 mostdownloaded games on wandoujia. com, an Android app store.

Long-term influence Pokemon Go’s long-term influence on the industry will depend largely on whether the craze endures and whether rival game makers can duplicate the underlying technology. The Nintendo game brings together two key features: the location-mapping common to many apps, and augmented reality, or AR,

which overlays a virtual world on the real one. After downloading the app, players navigate an animated version of Google Maps, searching for Pokemon characters to capture and add to their team.

The technology comes from Niantic, a company founded by Google and spun off last year. In 2013, Niantic created Ingress, in which opposing teams capture “portals” based on real-world landmarks.

The game is mostly a cult phenomenon, and the basic concept didn’t become mainstream until Niantic teamed up with Nintendo to create Pokemon Go. Artificial reality Some analysts see the game’s success as a big lift for artificial reality, which has yet to live up to its hype.

“This is the first time that there’s mass adoption of an AR application,” said Joost van Dreunen, who runs SuperData Research. “This could be the Angry Birds of AR.” Angry Birds, created by Rovio Entertainment, brought mobile gaming to the masses when it debuted in 2009. Droves of developers flocked to build mobile games after its success, and gaming companies probably will seek to replicate Pokemon Go’s achievement as well, van Dreunen said. If the Pokemon

Go juggernaut continues, he said, developers of other top-grossing mobile games, such as Supercell Oy’s Clash of Clans or Activision’s Candy Crush, could be encouraged to add a location component to existing games.

Duplicating Pokemon Go’s success won’t be easy. Niantic has had years to refine the technology, said Gartner analyst Brian Blau. This makes the mechanics of the game difficult to replicate, even as other developers try to pile in, he said. At the same time, the enduring popularity of Pokeman is a big driver of the new game’s success.

The millennial generation grew up with the franchise, which has almost 20 feature films and seven generations of handheld games. In addition to young fans, there’s an entire generation of grownups who can tell the difference between a Pikachu and Raichu.

Olson, the Piper Jaffray analyst, says imitators are inevitable because “that’s the nature of mobile gaming. There will be other games that have moderate success but it’s unlikely we’ll see another game have this much success at least right out of the gates.”

Flash in pan Furthermore, some analysts said Nintendo’s Pokeman Go success will be fleeting.

Its augmented reality technology is fairly rudimentary. Users have complained of server issues, miscreants are already seizing on the phenomenon to lure unwitting players into traps, and in some cases the game gains access to Gmail and other Google apps without a player’s knowledge. Finally, there’s the fickle nature of gamers.

“The game requires couch potatoes to get off the couch, and the novelty will wear off when they get tired or when their phone batteries die,” says Michael Pachter, a Wedbush Securities analyst.

“I give this four months at the top of the charts, then it will fade.”

— Bloomberg News

Samsung Electronics is introducing its mobile-payments app in Brazil, a bet that the Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro can be a springboard to more markets in Latin America where phones have become a key gateway to the web. Samsung Pay, which debuted in South Korea last August and became available in the US in September, will be the only payments system available to mobile-phone users at the Games, according to Haley Kim, the unit’s vice-president. South Korea’s largest company is competing against Alphabet’s Google and Apple to capture a piece of a market that Forrester Research estimates will top $142 billion by 2019. For all three companies, mobile-payments services are a way to entice consumers to pick their devices — whether it’s an Android phone, iPhone or Galaxy. In Brazil, there are more active mobile phone lines than people. Samsung already has 42 per cent market share there, according to Gartner Inc., and the company is banking on its Pay service to draw in new users despite the country’s deepest recession in at least a century. “The demographic group buying and using these devices in Brazil is more the high-end or premium customers who may not be significantly impacted by this economic crisis,’’ Kim said in an interview in Sao Paulo. Samsung, a corporate sponsor of the Games, is selling a Galaxy Edge S7 limited edition with the Olympic rings and colors. The mobile-payments system also will be available to users of S7, A5 and A7 models, among others, Kim said. Samsung differentiates itself with technology that mimics a magnetic-stripecard when a phone is used with a store’s physical-card reader. This letsretailers accept mobile payments using their existing check-out equipment.

Thesame technology will be applied in Brazil, Kim said. The company is partnering with Banco do Brasil and Banco Santander Brasil as local credit card issuers, among others. — Bloomberg News

Tencent to merge music unit Tencent Holdings will merge its QQ Music unit with China Music, combining some of the country’s most popular Spotify-like services to enrich its online-streaming business.

Asia’s largest Internet company will hold a majority stake in the newly formed entity, which plans an initial public offering at some point, the company said in an e-mailed statement on Friday. It didn’t disclose financial details or valuations. Upon merging, the new company will run services including QQ Music, Kugou and Kuwo, all of which will continue to operate as independent units and brands. The company will adopt a freemium model for all services, where users can pay for a more premium experience. Xie Guomin and Xie Zhenyu, co-chief executive officers of China Music Corp., will become co-presidents of the new company. Tencent Vice President Pang Kar Shun will become CEO. The Wall Street Journal had reported this week that Tencent was buying control of China Music Corp., via a deal that valued the target company at $2.7 billion. — Bloomberg News

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Modern Kenz clinic adds new dimension to dental care

MUSCAT: Acclaimed as the first ISO certified dental centre, Kenz Dental Centre offers to break new ground in dental care services with its grand launch in Qurum on July 15. The state-of-the-art dental centre is situated next to the PDO in Qurum.

Inaugurating the dental centre, Dr Wahid Al Kharousi, chairperson of Oman Cancer Association, said: “Such hi-tech centres can play a

crucial role in the fight against cancer, especially mouth cancers, and save a life. It’s a fact that dental clinics in the country do not have the facilities to treat cancer but they can easily detect patients suffering from it and redirect them to cancer centre for the requisite treatment.”

“I am extremely pleased with facilities in place and hope it will live up to the expectations of the patients and be the face of patient ex-

perience. This centre has brought in high-level of professionalism that will be unsurpassed,” Dr Wahid Al Kharousi said after touring the centre with invitees.

Dr Asya Naseem, a dentist with an experience of 15 years of successful clinical management in Ahmed Dental Centre, is the CEO and managing director of the newly set up multi-speciality centre.

Kenz being a new concept clinic

has specialised divisions in dental surgery and staff with specialised accreditation in dentistry. The presence of Dr Rahman and Dr Asya in its professional team of doctors ensure that highest standards of hygiene and sterilisation is maintained without compromising on beneficial plan packages of its patients.

Dr Abdul Rahman and Dr Asya Naseem, the couple duo, have been in Oman for the last 15 years and

Unbeatable benefits on Outlander until July 24

serving the country with a team of eight dental doctors at Ahmed Dental Centre in Mawaleh.

“I am delighted to be part of this multi-speciality centre. Kenz is equipped with latest Germanmade devices which are 100 percent sterilised and packed - in disposable pouches to be used safely and effectively,” said Dr Asya.

“I am pleased to head a team of highly qualified professional doc-

tors. This centre is undoubtedly the be-all and end-all in dental service in the country,” she added.

The clinic will be open all the days including Friday from 9am to 10pm. Kenz has many divisions such as general dentistry, orthodontics, dental implants, root canals, oral diseases, radiology and others under one roof making it one of the integrative dental treatment clinics in Oman.

INJAZ’S STUDENT PROGRAMME

The bundle of benefits includes free service, free registration, cash

Youth deliver tranche of conservationally conscious start-ups

gifts and more

MUSCAT: General Automotive Company, the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Oman, is providing its customers with attractive offers on the Outlander until July 24.

The bundle of benefits includes free service, free registration, cash gifts and more. The offer allows all potential Mitsubishi Outlander buyers to benefit from a six years unlimited mileage warranty, six years roadside assistance, up to a two years/30,000km service package, free registration, free insurance for the first year, and a cash gift of up to OMR2,478 together with a special gift, says a press release.

Commenting on the offer for the Outlander, Manoj Ranade, general manager of GAC, “The Outlander is a stylish crossover that sports advanced technology, high levels of safety and great performance.

It has also become one of our more popular models thanks to its blend of space, comfort and practicality.

This, when coupled with the affordable price point and the bene-

fits of our ongoing offer, makes for a very value-packed proposition.

This is also why I would like to encourage anyone in the market for an outlander to make the most of this offer before it comes to a close in the next couple of weeks.”

The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander seven seat passenger crossover was the first Mitsubishi production vehicle to showcase the brand’s new design language and new front design concept, labelled ‘Dynamic Shield’. Aside from the redesigned front fascia the revised exterior design includes new front fenders, halogen headlights, LED position lights, LED Daytime running lights, lower door sections, 18-in. alloy wheels, rear fascia and

LED taillights.

The reconfigured interior includes a redesigned steering wheel, seating surfaces, accent trim, rear folding seat and headliner. The new Outlander is not just a cosmetic ‘refreshing,’ however, and features an unprecedented number of important engineering and design improvements that increase the level of refinement and overall driving experience.

In Oman, the Outlander is available with two different engines; the Outlander GLX comes with 2.4 L MIVEC, 4-cylinder engine producing 167PS at 6,000rpm and 22.6kgm of torque at 4,100rpm, while the 7-seat Outlander GLS features a 3.0L MIVC 6-cylin-

der engine producing 230PS at 6,250rpm and 29.8kgm of torque at 3,750rpm. Both engines provide the benefits of the high power output, low fuel consumption, and low exhaust emissions.

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

‘BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE’

Pizza Hut launches new value campaign MUSCAT: Pizza connoisseurs in the Sultanate have reason to celebrate this season, as Pizza Hut has announced its ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ regional value offer that will be valid across its outlets on Tuesdays.

With this offer, the region’s leading casual dining brand - Pizza Hut, takes dining experience to the next level, giving its customers more value and more reason to hang out with family and friends without burning a hole in their pockets, says a press release.

Commenting on the launch of the region-wide campaign, Sachin Malhotra, COO, Khimji Ramdas Lifestyle Group said: “We are the Sultanate’s most loved and fastest growing pizza restaurant company and are constantly looking for ways to delight our customers with offers that add further value to our high-quality, affordable pizzas. As always, with our special Tuesday ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ promotion, we are leaving no stone unturned to ensure our consumers receive the best - by offering them

two pizzas for the price of one.”

Available across all toppings, on small, medium and large – pan, classic, thin n’ crispy, and stuffed crust pizzas, Pizza Hut’s ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ Tuesday promotion is ideal for a family or group of friends, and is valid on dine-in, home delivery and take-away.

Pizza Hut’s sumptuous pizzas can be completed with a wide option of toppings featuring the following fresh ingredients: black olives, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, sweet pineapple, jalapeño, and tomatoes as well as beef, pepperoni, grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese to name a few.

We are constantly looking for ways to delight our customers with offers that add further value to our high-quality, affordable pizzas. With our ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ promotion, we are leaving no stone unturned to ensure our consumers receive the best Sachin Malhotra

COO, Khimji Ramdas Lifestyle Group

MUSCAT: Injaz Oman’s Student Company Programme responds to the SME sector’s call for increased creativity with vigour.

Two exhibitions hosted recently at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Oman Avenues Mall saw students deliver a diverse tranche of conservational concepts that support the idea of a nationwide trend of ecofriendly start-ups. With around 55 companies exhibiting at each event, the youth combined environmental and economic sustainability amidst a wider display of the growing modernisation in Omani entrepreneurship, says a press release.

“Now in our fourth year of Student Company Programme exhibitions, it is fascinating to see the quality of the concepts being delivered; especially with so many offering original ideas and innovative solutions that can be applied to the Omani market and have a measurable impact on local industries,” said Khaula Al Harthy, executive director of Injaz Oman.

“This year’s edition saw a number of companies that have surely already inspired a number of grassroots investments. A number of those presenting already have viable operations and have proven profitable despite the respective economic hurdles.”

Among the exhibitors was Sultan Qaboos University’s ‘Revive’, who transform 3 million tonnes of regional date palm leaf waste into biodegradable plastics. Similarly converting natural resources into value was the Higher College of Technology’s ‘Unico’, which extracts ground worms to produce an organic fertiliser. Unlike artificial fertilisers the company’s product has no negative effect on soil and plants and offers a competitive price. Taking an equally effective approach to conservation within the energy appliance market was Al Baleel from the College of Applied Sciences in Sohar. This company presented an AC unit using pottery pipes, running from a rechargeable 12-volt battery, suitable for households, as well as transport to desert and mountain dwellings or chalets.

Now in our fourth year of Student Company Programme exhibitions, it is fascinating to see the quality of the concepts being delivered; especially with so many offering original ideas and innovative solutions that can be applied to the Omani market and have a measurable impact on local industries Khaula Al Harthy Executive director of Injaz Oman

Attending the event was Khalifa Al Abri, CEO of Riyada, who expounded upon the positive impact of a large-scale rise in start-up companies, notably the employment opportunities it generated and the boost in economic revenues.

He said, “Judging by the drastic increase we have witnessed in newly registered SMEs over the last few years, we can be sure that many Omanis across the nation now believe that creating a job is as good as finding a job. This combination of creativity and work ethic has laid a strong foundation for innovation throughout the sector, which has been demonstrated with distinction by Injaz Oman’s Student Company Programme.”

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Shifa Al Jazeera chief to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award for philanthropic activities

Attractive promotion on Toyota ending soon The campaign ends on July 21 and the benefits are applicable to all purchases except those made by government organisations and ministries

MUSCAT: “This is the best time ever to go for the Toyota you have always wanted and enjoy many benefits that come along with Toyota’s delightful offer,” said a Toyota enthusiast to his friend, “Wait no more and make the most of it because the campaign will end soon.”

Time is running out and customers should hurry and make the most of the benefits.

According to the spokesperson, “The Toyota offer is truly exciting

in its scope and ambit.

Vehicles now being available with a host of exciting model-specific benefits like 0% interest rate, up to two years of comprehensive insurance, service package for up to three years / 30,000km service (whichever is earlier) and even assured cash back up to OMR1,100.

In addition, a customer can choose to avail of the cash gift in lieu of benefits like insurance and service package. (These benefits are model specific and may vary accordingly.)”

To top it all, every Toyota customer gets a gift voucher to spend at a prominent shopping mall and to take part in an amazing raffle to win a brand new 2016 YM Prius Hybrid. “The earlier one buys and enters the raffle, the more are the chances of winning,” the spokesperson adds.

The campaign ends on July 21 and the benefits are applicable to all purchases except those made by government organisations and ministries. 0% interest rate for up to 2 years is applicable only on 2016 YM models of Yaris hatchback, Yaris sedan, Corolla and Camry through select finance companies for short term tenure, up to 24 months, for individual purchases only.

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For all deals exceeding 24 months, normal interest rates will be applicable for full tenure of the loan. All deals are subject to finance company/ credit approval.

Assured cash gift is applicable on 2016YM models of Yaris Hatchback, all Toyota sedans (except Prius) Avanza, RAV4, Prado, Innova and Hilux 4x2(2.7L) only and the amount varies between model, model variants and model year. Comprehensive 2-year insurance (Oman only) is available on 2016 YM model of Sequoia subject to customer registering the vehicle for 2 years as per statutory requirements. Comprehensive 1 year Insurance (Oman only) is available on 2016YM models of Camry, Fortuner & Prado. For RAC, Taxi and driving school purchases, insurance would be given to the extent applicable for private vehicles.

Additional premium as per insurance norms would have to be paid by the buyer.

Also, as a part of benefits, 3 years/30,000km service (whichever is earlier) covering 3 services at 10,000km service interval for Petrol models based on normal operating conditions and 6 services at 5,000km service interval for diesel models is available on 2016 YM models of FJ Cruiser,

Land Cruiser Wagon (LC 200) and Hilux 4x4. 2 years / 20,000km service (whichever is earlier) covering 2 services at 10,000km service interval for petrol models based on normal operating conditions and 4 services at 5,000km service interval for diesel models is available on 2016 YM models of Corolla, Land Cruiser Pick Up (LC 70) & Hiace. 6 Years / 60,000km Service (whichever is earlier) covering 6 services at 10,000km service interval based on normal operating conditions is available on 2016 YM model of Prius.

There is also cash gift given in lieu of the service & insurance only as applicable for respective models. In case the customer chooses service, insurance (as applicable), he/ she will not be eligible for cash gift offer. Cash gift can also be used as part of down payment.

Customers get some guaranteed benefits on any new car irrespective of the year make. These benefits include a Lulu gift voucher worth OMR25 and a chance to participate in a raffle to win 2016YM model of Prius Hybrid E. Customers will be eligible for raffle only upon taking delivery of the vehicle during this campaign period after completing necessary formalities and not against booking.

MUSCAT: Dr K. T. Rabeeulla, chairman of Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Group and prominent Gulf based businessman, will be awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award constituted

by Rotary Club Trivandrum Royal for his philanthropic activities.

The award will be delivered at a function being held at the House of Parliament, London, UK on July 20. Various political and cultural leaders from India and Britain will participate in the ceremony, says a press release.

Dr Rabeeullah is renowned for his philanthropic activities.

For him, charity begins at home.

The much-acclaimed pension scheme which he has implemented at his village is the finest example for this.

He has adopted his native village of East Kodur in Malappuram district in the South Indian state of Kerala.

He has been a source of livelihood for several families. He had offered them free auto rickshaws.

He also supports numerous deprived students by sponsoring their fees and scholarships.

Dr Rabeeullah has won many accolades during the three-decade-long services in the social and charitable fields. In 2013, he was conferred with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, the highest honour accorded to overseas Indians by the Indian government for their pioneering role in enhancing India’s image globally.

He has recently started a charity initiative worth $1.5m to be distributed within three years for the needy and destitute families.

Recently, he extended help for the family of Jisha, a law student who was brutally murdered in Perumbavoor, Kerala, by offering five cent of land to construct a house and OMR1,836 to Jisha’s mother as assistance.

Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Group has also disbursed Rs50,000 (OMR286) each to the

The award will be delivered at a function being held at the House of Parliament, London, UK on July 20.

Various political and cultural leaders from India and Britain will participate families of those killed in the fireworks accident at the Puttingal Temple at Paravur, Kerala and the group has provided drinking water for the residents near the Puttingal temple in the wake of the tragedy.

Nearly 300 families near the mishap site have benefited from the programme. He also offered jobs for the qualified hands from the family members of the deceased at the group’s establishments across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

He has been instrumental in building closer links between India, the diaspora and their governments for the welfare of the local Indian community.

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Bank Muscat wins ‘Best Bank in Oman’ award Euromoney awards are recognised

Time and again, the performance of Bank Muscat has been lauded by the global banking media community and we are delighted to receive yet another endorsement from Euromoney reflecting the consistency of performance and the innovative strategies which have cemented the bank’s reputation in a tough market

as one of the most prestigious international banking awards given to institutions that demonstrate leadership,

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innovation and

Chief executive, Bank Muscat

momentum in the markets in which they operate

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, has won ‘Best Bank in Oman’ award by Euromoney.

The prestigious award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the banking sector in Oman and the region was based on evaluation of a series of criteria, including the product mix, financial performance, asset and revenue quality, customer satisfaction, IT systems and offerings, says a press release.

Omar Al Musafir, chief representative officer, UAE Representa-

tive Office, received the award at the high profile Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2016 ceremony held in Dubai in the presence of top banking and corporate leaders of the region.

AbdulRazak Ali Issa, chief executive, said: “Time and again, the performance of Bank Muscat has been lauded by the global banking media community and we are delighted to receive yet another endorsement from Euromoney reflecting the consistency of performance and the innovative strategies which have cemented the bank’s reputation in a tough market. Year on year, the bank adopts new initiatives to stretch its operational excellence. The award

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highlights the standards of professionalism that we have achieved in our banking activities carried out in accordance with international norms, standards and practices.

Going forward, Bank Muscat will ensure it retains the competitive edge in the market.”

As the flagship bank in Oman, Bank Muscat aims to deliver reliable, dynamic and innovative banking services. The bank draws on its expertise to provide customers with the best banking products and services. The bank is endowed with a deep understanding of customer needs, offering expertise and financial guidance at all levels.

A multi-award winning organisation, Bank Muscat holds the rare

distinction of being consistently voted the ‘Best Bank in Oman’ by all leading local, regional and global institutions.

Euromoney awards are recognised as one of the most prestigious international banking awards given to institutions that demonstrate leadership, innovation and momentum in the markets in which they operate.

Bank Muscat, the flagship financial institution in the Sultanate, announced its preliminary results for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The bank posted net profit of OMR90.47 million for the period compared to OMR89.82 million reported during the same period in 2015, an increase of 0.7 per cent.

R A M A D A N C A M PA I G N

Bank Nizwa’s auto finance campaign extended till July 31 MUSCAT: Bank Nizwa’s auto finance Ramadan campaign has been well received across Oman by individuals looking to avail of Sharia-compliant finance solutions to purchase their vehicle of choice.

The bank’s campaign, which has been extended until July 31 features value-added benefits including reduced repayment options, up to 10 years finance, as well as quick approvals and competitive profit rates to ensure hassle-free purchases, says a press release.

“In order to offer competitive auto finance, we take a tailored approach that caters to our various customer needs,” said Asad Batla, AGM Retail at Bank Nizwa.

“Whether upgrading to a new model or purchasing for the first time, Bank Nizwa’s auto finance is designed to make the process as simple and easy as possible with reduced monthly instalments. For even more added convenience the bank has been working closely with various auto dealers to design customer centric solutions.”

Bank Nizwa’s auto finance offers a host of benefits to customers including the flexibility in choosing repayment options whether through salary transfer or a postdated cheque facility. It is based on the principles of Murabaha, an Islamic finance concept where the bank purchases goods upon request by the client and sell it to the client on deferred payment bases. The transaction is completely transparent, has no hidden fees and is available for any nationality.

Whether upgrading to a new model or purchasing for the first time, Bank Nizwa’s auto finance is designed to make the process as simple and easy as possible with reduced monthly instalments. For even more added convenience the bank has been working closely with various auto dealers to design customer centric solutions Asad Batla

AGM Retail at Bank Nizwa This offer is available at all 11 branches of bank Nizwa spread across the Sultanate. In addition to the branches, the bank’s mobile truck is moving around the Sultanate bring the bank closer to its customers.

DOOSAN INFRACORE

Al Hashar awarded ‘Best Partner of the Year 2015’ MUSCAT: Al Hashar, the exclusive distributor of Doosan Construction Equipment has been honoured with the ‘Best Partner of the Year’ award, in recognition and appreciation of its outstanding performance to establish the Doosan Construction Equipment products in the Sultanate.

Doosan Infracore announced the top 10 performing distributors of Asia Pacific and emerging markets based on the achievements made in 2015 (Key Performance Index) for sales, after market and product support, says a press release.

three by 2020.

In order to supply the highest quality products that can maximise value to the customers in global markets, Doosan is continuously reinforcing its capabilities to analyse the needs of market and customers, developing innovative technologies, securing fundamental quality – competitiveness and improving productivity.

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment is distributed in Oman by Al Hashar, one of the premier trading companies. It has full-fledged presence in major lo-

A company spokesperson stated, “It’s an honour to be globally recognised as one of the best distributors for 2015, by one of our most important principals and partners.

Our elevated performance is a result of an intensive effort by all our team members in what was a challenging yet rewarding year to begin with. We would like to thank the entire team for their outstanding efforts and also thank our customers for their continuing support.”

Doosan is a global construction equipment manufacturer today and aims to be one among the top

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cations across Oman and provides complete sales, service and parts facilities. Dedicated factory trained engineers ensure machines run at their optimum capacity by providing services on site. Al Hashar also provides customised maintenance service packages.

Doosan Construction equipment consists of Articulated Dump Trucks 30 ton & 40 ton, Mini/Midi Excavator 1 ton to 40 ton, Crawler Excavators 18 ton to 70 ton, Wheel Excavators 5 ton-21 ton and Wheel Loaders 1.8 to 5 m3 Bucket Capacity.

‘LET US ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS - 3’

A’Saffa Foods’ Facebook campaign helps realise dreams of 15 children

Ooredoo welcomes visitors of Salalah Tourism Festival with special offers MUSCAT: As the gold sponsor for Salalah Tourism Festival, Ooredoo is inspiring visitors with an array of exciting products and services as well as fun-filled family activities and entertainment.

A firm fixture in the Ooredoo annual event calendar and an integral part of its community programme, the international festival is a chance for Ooredoo to share life-enriching services and technology and meet and interact with customers; helping them to stay connected with family and friends, and share the fun of the festival and moments that matter most.

“It is a privilege to once again be the gold sponsor of the Salalah Tourism Festival, a fantastic event that brings family, friends, and visitors together, capturing

the imagination of young and old alike and creating a myriad of unforgettable memories. We want to help everyone share those great moments, and the complete range of Ooredoo value-packed products and services will be available from the Ooredoo festival stand with advisers on hand to assist,” said Ghaneem Al Mashikhi, director of the Dhofar Region at Ooredoo.

Among the Ooredoo products set to enhance the experience of festival-goers, whether from Oman or overseas, will be the incredible value of the Mousbak Welcome Pack with free Whatsapp and the flexible Mousbak International with its highly attractive rates to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Sure to be popular too will be the Visitor Pack with

a weekly bundle of data, minutes and SMS as well as the first-of-itskind Shahry Night Data which offers a remarkable 20GB of data for just OMR7 per month.

He added: “As ever, Ooredoo will be contributing to the unique spirit of the Salalah Tourism Festival with a sensational programme of thrilling treats, including lively parades, cool competitions and great stage performances for the whole family.”

An integral member of the Omani society, Ooredoo proudly takes part in and supports a range of community events and family oriented activities. In addition to the Salalah Tourism Festival, Ooredoo is also a long-standing partner of Muscat Festival, on-going expressions of its core values of caring, connecting, and challenging.

MUSCAT: A’Saffa Foods, the Sultanate’s premier poultry producer, recently concluded its ‘Let Us Achieve Their Dreams - 3’ campaign on Facebook that was a tremendous success among users of the popular social networking site.

The campaign helped realise the dreams of 15 selected children living in a special care home in the Sultanate, thereby putting a huge a smile on their little faces.

The fortunate kids, to get closer to their dreams this year are: Abdullah, Nasser, Hamood, Issam, Majed, Ahmed, Yousuf, Assad, Muhannad, Abdullah, Nabil, Nabil, Hameeda, Salma and Idris who have been given bicycles and Play Stations, says a press release.

After gathering a record number of ‘Likes’ on Facebook for the campaign’s post this year, A’Saffa Foods has presented the selected children with the gifts desired by them. This noble initiative has enabled viewers to not just be a part of something good, but also helped keep them engaged with all the information on the brand and the campaign, and is testament to the brand’s dedicated following on Facebook.

Sidhartha Lenka, head of Marketing and Sales, A’Saffa Foods averred, “A’Saffa Foods has been committed to helping children within the Sultanate with hope and opportunity for several years now. In keeping with this, initiatives such as ‘Let Us Achieve Their Dreams – 3’ is a step towards further engaging and interacting with our consumers - reiterating to them the brand’s pure,

natural, and halal brand promise.”

He continued, “It gave us immense pleasure to see the smiles on the faces of the selected children. We hope that with the help of our patrons we continue to make a difference in society through our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives such as this.”

A’Saffa’s online initiative has received a massive response from people belonging to all walks of life within the Sultanate who have appreciated and supported the effort undertaken by A’Saffa Foods. To participate online, users were requested to ‘Like’ the A’Saffa Foods Facebook post with the theme – ‘Let Us Achieve their

Dreams - 3’ between May 1 and July 6. Every ‘Like’ helped generate 100 baisa that was donated by the company towards presents for 15 selected children; presents that the children chose and felt would help achieve their dreams.

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Yasir leads Pakistan to victory SCOREBOARD

Pakistan 1st Innings: England 1st Innings: Pakistan 2nd Innings: M. Hafeez c Root b Broad S. Masood c Cook b Woakes A. Ali lbw b Woakes Y. Khan b Ali Misbah c Hales b Ali A. Shafiq b Woakes S. Ahmed c Bairstow b Woakes Y. Shah c Bairstow b Broad W. Riaz c Bairstow b Woakes M. Amir c Bairstow b Broad R. Ali not out Extras (b-6, lb-11, nb-1) Total (all out, 79.1 overs, 353 mins)

Having set the hosts a 283 victory target after their second innings was ended on 215 in the morning, Pakistan’s bowlers, led by leg spinner Yasir Shah, provided a masterclass to bowl England out for 207

CELEBRATIONS: Pakistan’s Yasir Shahis congratulated by team mates after taking one of his four wick-

339 272 0 24 23 25 0 49 45 30 0 1 0 18 215

Fall of wickets: 1-2, 2-44, 3-59, 4-60, 5-129, 6-168, 7-208, 8-214, 9-214 Bowling: Broad 19.1-7-38-3, Ball 16-7-37-0, Finn 13-4-42-0, Woakes 18-6-32-5, Ali 13-3-49-2

England 2nd Innings (target 283) A. Cook c Sarfraz b R. Ali 8 A. Hales c Hafeez b R. Ali 16 J. Root c Y. Shah b R. Ali 9 J. Vince c Y. Khan b W. Riaz 42 G. Ballance b Y. Shah 43 J. Bairstow b Y. Shah 48 M. Ali b Y. Shah 2 C. Woakes c Y. Khan b Y. Shah 23 S. Broad b M. Amir 1 S. Finn not out 4 J. Ball b M. Amir 3 Extras (b-1, lb-5, w-1, nb-1) 8 Total (all out, 75.5 overs, 346 mins) 207 Fall of wickets: 1-19, 2-32,3-47, 4-96, 5-135, 6-139, 7-195, 8-196, 9-204 Bowling: Amir 17.5-4-39-2, Rahat 14-0-473, Shah 31-9-69-4; Riaz 13-1-46-1.

Umpires: K. Dharmasena, Joel Wilson TV umpire: Rod Tucker Match referee: Richie Richardson Result: Pakistan won by 75 runs

ets in the second innings. – AFP

LONDON: Pakistan foiled a gutsy England run chase to win a gripping first Test by 75 runs at Lord’s on Sunday.

Having set the hosts a 283 victory target after their second innings was ended on 215 in the morning, Pakistan’s bowlers, led by leg spinner Yasir Shah, provided a masterclass to bowl England out for 207.

Mohammed Amir, back from a fiveyear ban for spot-fixing, sealed victory when he clean bowled Jake Ball.

England had never chased down such a total at Lord’s and when

Jonny Bairstow was still at the crease they appeared to still have a chance but he was undone by Yasir Shah when he was two short of his half century. The end was nigh after that as the final three wickets went down for 12 runs.

Pakistan’s players celebrated victory by doing press-ups in front of their jubilant supporters.

“It is one of the top wins as captain and for Pakistan as a team,” captain Misbah-ul Haq said.

“I am very proud of the team and the way they came out and showed

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really good skills. Today, mentally everybody was strong, and were patient. Everyone bowled well, especially Yasir Shah.”

England began the chase confidently with Alastair Cook striking a boundary off his first ball, but the skipper was dispatched after he stabbed at Rahat Ali’s delivery and was caught by Sarfraz Ahmed.

Alex Hales soon followed his captain to the pavilion after topedging Rahat to Mohammed Hafeez before Rahat removed dangerman Joe Root for nine after he

played a careless pull shot and was caught in the deep by Yasir.

James Vince (42) and Gary Ballance (43) chipped away at Pakistan’s lead with valuable contributions but Vince got a thick edge driving Wahab Riaz and was caught at the second attempt by Younis at second slip.

Ballance had just struck Yasir confidently to the boundary when he was bowled by a beauty, the ball jagging back from outside off stump after pitching in the rough.

Moeen Ali hardly helped Eng-

land’s cause, dismissed for two when he charged at a Yasir delivery and was bowled to leave England on 139 for 6.

Bairstow and Chris Woakes stemmed the flow of wickets and kept the scoreboard ticking during a tense afternoon but England eventually succumbed to Pakistan’s relentless attack.

Stuart Broad misjudged one from left-hander and was bowled for one, then and was dismissed as he looked for a second run.

Shah took his 10th wicket in the

match when Woakes was caught

by Younis Khan before Amir finished it off.

Earlier England quickly polished off Pakistan’s second innings with the visitors adding only eight runs to their overnight total.

Wicketkeeper Bairstow had faced criticism on Saturday, but he got rid of Shah (30) with an athletic one-handed catch in the first over as Broad became the third English bowler to take 350 Test wickets. Broad then had Amir caught behind. - Reuters

FOOTBALL

Fatma gets top billing OFA officials nominated to Gulf Cup committees in France, Belgium MUSCAT: Oman tennis star Fatma Al Nabhani has been top seeded at the $10,000 Saint-Gervais Championship in France, which begins on Monday and concludes on July 24.

The Omani girl has also received a first round bye in the women’s singles.

Fatma Al Nabhani has also been seeded No. 1 the forthcoming $10,000 Maaseik Tournament in Belgium, which will be played between July 25 to 31.

Meanwhile, in the doubles event of the France tournament, Fatma Al Nabhani who is partnering France’s Estelle Cascino has earned a first round bye as the USRussia pair of Chiara Scholl and

Fatma Al Nabhani

Marina Shamayko withdrew.

Fatma had earlier participated in Mauritius and had achieved good results to gain international points.

MUSCAT: Oman Football Association (OFA) officials have been nominated to various committees under the official organising body of the 23rd Arabian Gulf Cup Football to be held in Doha, Qatar in December 2017.

According to communiqué received from the Oman Football Association on Sunday, the decision to constitute the committees was taken during the special meeting held in Doha recently.

OFA’s vice-chairman Saleh Abdullah Al Farsi will head the finance committee of the Gulf Cup, while the legal committee will be under Kuwait’s Dr Abdullah Al Hayan, while OFA’s Ibrahim Al Akhazami is also named a member.

OFA’s Sultan Al Zadjali was included in the marketing committee headed by Saudi Arabia’s

WORLD BEACH HANDBALL

Oman finish seventh

GOOD SHOW: A triumphant moment for Oman during the World Beach Handball Championship in

Budapest.

Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman completed their campaign in the World Beach Handball Championship in Budapest finishing seventh overall.

Oman coached by Hamood Al Hassani had shown grit throughout the tournament but their opening loss to Croatia and defeat to Hungary in the final Group B match cost them a place in the main round.

Having topped the Consolation

round, Oman had to play Egypt for the second time in the tournament for the seventh place. Having beaten Egypt earlier, Oman were confident facing them once again, but the Egyptians proved stronger in this deciding match as they took the lead by winning the first set.

However, Oman bounced back in the second and forced a penalty shootout which was won by the Sultanate team convincingly.

Oman won the match 2-1, with scoreline reading, 16-20, 17-12, 6-2.

Bahrain, who had beaten Oman in the Consolation round did well to beat Uruguay 2-1 (12-18, 21-20, 9-7) to finish ninth.

Finishing eleventh in the order was United States America beating Australia 2-0 (21-17, 14-13).

Meanwhile, Croatia and Brazil were playing a final late Sunday.

In the semifinals, Croatia defeated hosts Hungary 2-1 (17:14, 21:12, 11-10) , while Brazil progressed beating Qatar in normal time 2-0 (19-18, 16-15).

ONE FOR THE ALBUM: Heads of the national football associations during the Gulf Cup meeting in Doha.

Mohammed Al Nuaiser.

Omans Professional League’s chief executive Sheikh Shabib Hilal Al Hosni was named in the competitions committee under the chairmanship of Yemen’s Dr. Humaid Al Shebani.

It is to be recalled that Sheikh

Hamed Khalifa Ahmed Al Thani, the chairman of Qatar Football Association, was elected as head of Arab Gulf Cup Organising Committee during the previous meeting on May 21 in Doha.

Kuwait was set to host the 2016 edition after Iraq withdrew from

hosting, but due to their FIFA suspension it was moved to Qatar in December 2017. The 23rd edition was originally scheduled to be held in Basra, Iraq. In October last year, Kuwait withdrew from hosting following Kuwait Football Association’s suspension by FIFA.

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Vijender hints at Amir showdown NEW DELHI: Elated and exhausted in equal measure after being crowned the WBO Asia Pacific champion, Indian boxing star Vijender Singh says he will savour the triumph for a while before looking at the possibility of a showdown with Pakistan-origin British star Amir Khan, who is keen for a face-off with him.

The 30-year-old dasher clinched his seventh straight win and the Super Middleweight title by outlasting former WBC European champion Kerry Hope in a 10-round contest, cheered vociferously by delirious home fans last night. The victory pro-

pelled him to the 15th spot in the WBO rankings and he will have to defend his title in the next two months. Dedicating the triumph to the late Muhammad Ali, Vijender got just a few moments to celebrate with his team before being asked “what next”?

“My world ranking will be in the top 15. I will get harder fights now but I am ready for it. I will work with my coaches and my team and we will go for it.

“Mine and Amir’s weight categories are different. So, in case he increases his weight or I decrease mine then we can work it out. We are thinking about it, so let’s see.” - PTI

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Pantano steals show, but Froome in front Pantano outsprinted breakaway companion Rafal Majka (Tinkoff) of Poland at the end of a 160-km trek in the Jura mountains to give his IAM Cycling team, who will be folding at the end of the season, a first victory on the Tour

CULOZ: Colombian Jarlinson Pantano showed he is a master of the descent as he claimed his maiden Tour de France win in Sunday’s 15th stage, while overall leader Chris Froome enjoyed a relatively quiet day in the saddle.

Pantano outsprinted breakaway companion Rafal Majka (Tinkoff ) of Poland at the end of a 160-km trek in the Jura mountains to give his IAM Cycling team, who will be folding at the end of the season, a first victory on the Tour. “I dreamt of this all my life, I’m so happy,” said Pantano.

“Majka had won several Tour stages (three) and I was wary of him in the finale but I had good sensations. I knew that if I was catching him in the descent I’d have a good chance to win.”

Briton Froome retained the overall lead after his Team Sky easily controlled feeble attacks from top-10 riders Fabio Aru, Alejandro Valverde and Romain Bardet.

Frenchman Bardet’s attack, however, hurt American Tejay van Garderen, who lost 1:28 to the leading riders and slipped from sixth to eighth overall as his hopes of a podium finish in Paris took a serious knock.

Froome leads Dutchman Bauke Mollema (Trek-Segafredo) by 1:47 and third-placed Briton

FIRST WIN: IAM team rider Jarlinson Pantano of Colombia wins on the finish line ahead of Tinkoff

rider Rafal Majka of Poland. – Reuters

Adam Yates (Orica-Bike Exchange) by 2:45.

A 30-man group broke away on the first of the six ascents of the day, up to the Col du Berthiand.

It featured seven Tour stage winners including 2014 champion Vincenzo Nibali, Frenchmen Alexis Vuillermoz, Pierre Rolland and Thomas Voeckler, Dutchman Tom Dumoulin, Majka as well as Spain’s Ruben Plaza.

Punishing climb Swiss Sebastien Reichenbach, who started the Tour as Frenchman Thibaut Pinot’s lieutenant, was the best-placed rider in the overall standings as he started in

17th place, 11:41 off the pace.

After several foiled attacks, a group of 13 were in front, including Reichenbach while Nibali and Dumoulin were dropped in the ascent to the Col du Grand Colombier, a punishing 12.8-km climb at an average gradient of 6.8 percent.

Russian Ilnur Zazkarin and Majka jumped away from the group 5km from the top and the Pole went solo in the final ascent on the Lacets du Grand Colombier, an 8.4km climb at 7.6 percent.

Pantano, however, descended at breakneck speed to rejoin Majka and he was far too strong in the final sprint.

At the front of the main pack,

Astana’s brutal acceleration set up an attack by 2015 Vuelta champion Aru in the last climb.

The Italian was followed by Spain’s Valverde, only for the duo to be quickly reined in by Froome’s team mates Mikel Nieve and Wouter Poels.

Bardet (AG2r-La Mondiale) then attacked near the summit and while the move did not threaten Froome, it was fatal for Van Garderen, who is now 4:47 off the overall pace.

Monday’s 16th stage is a 209km ride from Moirans-en-Montagne to Bern. The peloton will then enjoy a rest day before the final week in the Alps. - Reuters

MOTO GP

Marquez wins in Germany SACHSENRING: Honda’s MotoGP championship leader Marc Marquez won in Germany for the seventh year in a row, across all categories, on Sunday after a midrace tyre gamble paid off.

The Spaniard forged 48 points clear at the top of the standings after Yamaha’s reigning champion and main rival Jorge Lorenzo finished a dismal 15th.

Britain’s Cal Crutchlow, on an LCR Honda, was second and 9.8 seconds behind with Italy’s Andrea Dovizioso third for Ducati.

Italian great Valentino Rossi, Lorenzo’s team mate, finished eighth.

Marquez, the 23-year-old who looks set for his third MotoGP title, had started on pole and pitted on lap 17, on a drying track after heavy rain just before the start, following an excursion into the gravel trap that dropped him to ninth.

The Spaniard was the first of the leading riders to change bikes but the move paid off with Marquez charging back through the field at the twisty Sachsenring circuit near Chemnitz in eastern Germany. espite the show-

VICTORY CRY: Honda rider Marc Marquez of Spain celebrates on the podium after winning the MotoGP race of the Grand Prix. – AFP

ers abating in the build-up to the 30-lap German GP, the race got underway on a very wet track and one rider short as Stefan Bradl was declared unfit due to a concussion sustained in a warm-up fall.

Valentino Rossi was the first to lead before Andrea Dovizioso passed him at Turn 8 only for the Ducati rider to lose out to Danilo Petrucci, who made his move at the bottom of the Waterfall.

Petrucci’s challenge came to an end on lap 10 when he crashed out

of the lead, going down at Turn 3 as he lost the front end of his Ducati. He was followed off the track by Marquez. The Honda rider was running in fifth place before a trip across the gravel at Turn 8 dropped him to eighth.

With a dry line appearing, Dovizioso was again back in the lead while his team-mate Andrea Iannone was the first to swap his wets for intermediate tyres as he pitted on lap 13. He dropped from ninth to 18th. — Agencies

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Henin and Safin ushered into Tennis Hall of Fame NEWPORT: Justine Henin, a shy, petite Belgian with a fierce desire to win, and big-serving Russian Marat Safin were honored as the new inductees into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday.

Seven-times grand slam singles winner Henin and twice grand slam champion Safin were joined in the festivities by France’s Amelie Mauresmo, who won election last year but was unable to attend induction ceremonies due to the birth of her son.

Henin, 34, the first Belgian elected to the shrine, said standing in the spotlight was difficult for her but very much appreciated as the culmination of a dream that

began at age six. “Being the centre of the attention is not always the best for me,” she told reporters.

“Today is also quite emotional, not only get this honor, but also need to remember how hard was the way, but how beautiful was the way from the little girl of six years old that was not that big.

“Being part of the history of the game, it’s much more than I could expect for as a little girl. I’m really proud, happy.”

Safin burst to prominence with a stunning straight-sets rout of Pete Sampras in the 2000 U.S. Open final and added the 2005 Australian Open crown over Lleyton Hewitt in addition to helping Russia win two Davis Cup championships.

ALL SMILES: Marat Safin of Russia, Amelie Mauresmo of France

and Justine Henin of Belgium smile. – Reuters

The big Russian, known for taking his frustrations out on his rackets and tennis balls, said he felt like a kid in Disneyland in visiting the Hall of Fame museum.

“This is an amazing place. You feel the power, the energy. You can see what kind of people are living here before. You have a museum, a beautiful place,” said Safin, 36,

Expecting slow wickets in Windies, says Shardul Appointing Kumble as India coach a great move, says Walsh

The youngster was included in this 17man Indian squad after his impressive performances for Mumbai in the recently concluded Ranji season

BASSETERRE: He may have only got a little taste of the Caribbean conditions, but young pacer Shardul Thakur says he expects slower wickets in the Test series against the West Indies beginning on July 21, much like the ones laid out for the two practice games here.

The second practice match too ended in a draw with West Indies Board President’s XI scoring 223 for 6 and 180 in their two innings, while India made 364 all out in their only essay.

“I have sat down with the seniors and as a bowling unit, we have discussed all these things about pitches and conditions. The pitches here for both practice matches were slow and similarly we are also expecting slow wickets in the Test series too,” said Shardul after the end of the practice match.

“So the bowlers know we have to keep making effort. The slower the wicket, the effort is more.

Making an effort is my work and needed in all matches. It does not matter how the pitch is. A fast bowler has to give effort on each delivery,” he added.

The youngster was included in this 17-man squad after his impressive performances for Mumbai in the recently concluded Ranji season.

And he made an impression

YOUNG PACER: Teen Indian pacer Shardul Thakur delivers a ball

during the final day of the three-day tour match. – AFP

here in St. Kitts too, troubling the batsmen in both innings with his line and length, using the bouncer as a surprise weapon and picking 1/50 in the 22 overs he bowled in the match.

“It was always my dream to be part of the Test team, and being with the Indian team where other players have gained certain experience, you get to learn a lot from them. I am trying to learn as much as I can, because it will only be good for my progress in the future,” said the youngster.

“I did bowl a few bouncers and almost got a wicket with one in the second innings. Even in the first innings, the wicket I got was off a bouncer. I use it as a surprise weapon and it is more of a variation in my bowling,” he said, talking about his match experience.

Talking about the influence of Anil Kumble and Ishant Sharma, Shardul said, “They have made me feel very comfortable and a player performs better when he is feeling good. “There should not be

any pressure in the dressing room and the more freedom you have, the better you will be able to perform out on the field. The senior guys and Anil bhai have given me enough confidence, so now it is up to me to go ahead and perform.”

The first Test starts in Antigua on July 21 and Shardul does not expect to make the cut for the playing eleven. Even so this is a long season, spanning as many as 17 Tests, and his chance is likely to come sooner or later.

“Everyone is a different bowler and it is important to identify you own strengths, and keep improving on them. We have shared different ideas about bowling in the Test series and hopefully our ideas will work.

“As for selection, well, we have a long season ahead of us. I am used to playing the domestic season that starts in September and goes on until March-April. So I just hope my fitness shapes up and I hope to get a look-in at some point,” Shardul signed off. - PTI

BASSETERRE: Former West Indies captain Courtney Walsh hailed the BCCI decision of appointing Anil Kumble as the chief coach terming the leg-spinner as someone who has “his heart in right place”.

“I think it is a very good move. He is a very well respected person, and someone who is involved with the ICC as well,” Walsh, who has 519 Test and 227 ODI wickets said. Walsh, who is also a national selector, was present in St Kitts to watch the warm-up games.

“He (Kumble) has always wanted to contribute and give something back to cricket and his heart is in the right place.

I am sure he will do everything in his power to ensure that Indian cricket stays at the top or even gets better,” said Walsh.

“At the same time, I think he will help build the game further, and to me that is the bigger picture. Sure he wants the Indian team to be number one, but he will not look after them alone.

Having someone like him giving an input at the international level will be great,” he added. - PTI

who turned to politics after retiring from tennis, winning election to Russia’s parliament, the Duma, in 2011.

“We had ups and downs, we cried, we broke the rackets, we shouted some words, we throwed the balls out of the court, we insulted the referees, only sometimes,” he continued to laughter, bringing back memories of his fiery on-court temperament.

“I’m just so pleased to be part of it. It’s a huge honour to be inducted and be part of the history.”

Mauresmo, an Australian and Wimbledon champion and first French woman to reach world number one, said joining the Hall of Fame community was a thrill.

“You feel part of a special family that have achieved special things,” she said. “It’s such a great honor, privilege.”

Henin, remembered for her allround game and devastating onehanded backhand, said her fate was sealed at an early age.

“At 10 years old I went to the French Open. It was the final between Steffi (Graf ) and Monica (Seles),” recalled Henin. “I said to my mum, ‘One day I will be on this court and I will win.’

“I was getting to my bedroom, I was jumping like I was winning the French Open. For me, it was clear I was going to do that. French Open and number one,” she added.

“At 21 it became real.” - Reuters

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Mixed doubles toughest, but India’s best bet: Sania The 29-year-old, who is ranked World No.1 in women’s doubles, will be partnering Rohan Bopanna in the mixed doubles event at the Rio Games starting on August 5

MUMBAI: With just 18 days to go for the world’s biggest sporting extravaganza — the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janerio — India’s tennis star Sania Mirza on Sunday pointed out that though mixed doubles is the toughest event, there is no doubt that it is the country’s best bet of winning a medal at the Games.

The 29-year-old, who is ranked World No.1 in women’s doubles, will be partnering Rohan Bopanna in the mixed doubles event at the Rio Games starting on August 5.

“I am looking forward to the Rio Olympics. It is my third Olympics.

Obviously there is no guarantee in sports, all you can do is go and give your best and that’s what I and Bopanna are going to try and do, and do whatever we can and win a medal at the Games. Rest is up to the Almighty,” Sania told IANS in an interview.

“See, I think this is the toughest among other events in tennis. There are top mixed doubles players from the world coming to compete. There will be world’s top 10 players; it will surely be a challenging event. But at the end of the day, mixed doubles is the best bet we have in tennis to win a medal,” the Mumbai-born, who will play in her third Olympics, said.

Sania will also be partnering with 22-year-old Prarthana Thombare in the women’s doubles and the Hyderabadi believes that it will be a great experience and a dream come true for the youngster to represent her country in Olympics at such a young age.

“I think it is very good for Prarthana to get such a big experience for her at such a young age, to go

CONFIDENT: India’s Olympic medal hope Sania Mirza will also be partnering with 22-year-old Prart-

hana Thombare in the women’s doubles.

and play at the Olympics and represent the country. I think for us as athletes, it is a dream come true for us to represent country in the Olympics. Winning a medal is always a priority but going out there as Indian and playing at the Olympics is a big thing. So, I am very happy for her that the experience that she will gather,” the six-time Grand Slam winner said.

Bopanna had requested the All India Tennis Association (AITA) to pair him with Saketh Myneni for the men’s doubles event at Rio. But the AITA) selection committee ignored his plea and paired him with veteran Leander Paes, thus keeping the 18-time Grand Slam winner’s dream of playing in a record seventh straight Olympics alive.

Happy Sania Sania, who recently launched her autobiography ‘Ace against Odds’, praised the combination of Bopanna and Paes, saying that the duo has a good chance of finishing on the podium if they deliver their 100 percent on the court.

“I think they (Paes-Bopanna) are obviously good players. Everybody goes in with a chance, which is the way it goes. But everybody

needs to try and play and give their best and 100 percent, so there are no favourites but at the end of the day everybody is there with a fighting chance,” she added.

Speaking on the good response she received from her fans worldwide to her recently launched autobiography, Sania said she was happy that the book could help fans get insight into her life.

“I am really happy, I couldn’t be much happier that I got to tell my story to the world. That the fans did like it and appreciated it. They also may have got to the insight into understanding me a little bit better,” she added.

Sania was also prompt to point out that it is unfortunate 2012 London Olympics silver medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar os not being part of the Rio Olympics, but named shooting, badminton, boxing as the other sports which can make India proud at Rio. “I think we are very good always in wrestling, even though I think it is very unfortunate that Sushil is not going. We also have come up with a few meals in shooting.

These are our strong points obviously. And boxing and badminton -- hopefully we have a few medal

hopes,” she said.

India this time will send the largest ever (90 persons) Olympic contingent to Rio. The 2016 Australian Open women’s doubles winner congratulated India’s boxing superstar Vijender Singh who on Saturday created history by winning the WBO Asia/Pacific Middleweight title in New Delhi, beating Australia’s Kerry Hope.

“Congratulations to him (Vijender), I think it is his seventh professional bout win. It is sometimes very difficult to make that big jump, and he has done it so successfully and I wish him all the best in future fights,” she added.

Sania, who was named in Time magazine’s 2016 list of the 100 most influential persons in the world, said she would like either Deepika Padukone, Parineeti Chopra or any top Bollywood actress to play her in her biopic.

“I don’t know -- there are many great actresses who can be cast in my biopic. I think when the time comes, there will be a lot of young girls who can play me. I think maybe Deepika or Parineeti, there’s a lot of them. So whoever wants to accept the role, I will be honoured,” Sania signed off. - IANS

FOOTBALL

Can make Chelsea players great like Ronaldo and Messi, says Conte LONDON: Newly-appointed Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes that he can help the English Premier League (EPL) club’s players reach the level of icons like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

The 2015-16 season was a campaign to forget for Chelsea, who finished 10th in the table as they surrendered their EPL crown to Leicester City.

Hazard was significantly off the pace compared to the previous title-winning season, when he won numerous individual accolades, though the Belgium star did end the term with four goals in his final five matches.

“These players, with work, can still improve a lot. Because now we have players, fantastic players, who have great talent but in this moment the world doesn’t think they are the same level as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo or Paul Pogba,” Conte was quoted as saying by the Telegraph on Saturday.

“But in our squad there are players who, with work, can improve a lot and reach this level.

I’m sure about this. It’s important that the players understand they must work to show that ‘Now I am a top player, but I want to become top, top, top, top and want to stay there,” he added.

“The mentality is important.

The heart is important. Patience and the will to improve is very important. And in this case it’s important for the manager to take the best players and try to improve them.”

Conte oversaw a 2-0 defeat to Rapid Vienna in Saturday’s opening pre-season friendly.

“Last season was bad for all the players, it’s incredible that Chelsea finished 10th in the table. The habit of Chelsea is to win the title or to stay until the end of the season fighting to win the title, to play in the Champions League,” the former Italy coach said.

“And last season it was incredible, not only for Hazard but for other players also. It’s important for us to recover Hazard in the best condition: technique, tactical, physical, overall and with

IMPROVE THE BEST: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. – Reuters

the good mentality. But I spoke with him and I’m very happy. I’m pleased to train a fantastic player like him and also the other players.”

“It’s important for me, I repeat, next season to create the right spirit in the team and with great organisation, a great physical condition we can have a good season,” Conte concluded. - IANS

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The third gen Focus ST ups the ante with sharper style, and upgraded performance, with the new turbocharged Ford Ecoboost engine, sporty chassis, impressive handling, and aggressive styling marked by a lower, wider stance.

An instant delight for manual shift lovers, the ST only comes with a slick, six-speed manual gearbox, paired with a new front-wheel-drive chassis –no paddle-shift or auto option.

The turbocharged 2.0-litre, four-cylinder EcoBoost unit replaces the five pot 2.5-litre Volvo engine on the ST. Despite having a cylinder and considerable CCs shaved off, the engine still makes much more power than the outgoing one – a boost of 22bhp to 247bhp, coupled with 339Nm of torque; propelling the pocket rocket from 0-100kmph in a quick 6.2 seconds, topping at an astonishing 248kmph.

The ST is a hot hatchback with plenty of show on the go. The design screams performance with aggressive tweaks like body kit with lower valances and rocker mouldings, with just the right amount of fender flares, trim touch-ups, and a high mounted rear spoiler.

The headlights are more streamlined and the front fascia adopts a cleaner version of Ford’s trapezoid grille with the boisterous ST badge sitting in the bottom right corner.

The sporty theme is continued inside, with heavily bolstered front Recaro leather sports seats, flat-bottom, leather-wrapped steering

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wheel with ST badging, contrast piping, and carbon fibre trim.

Adding to the performance driving aesthetic are the unique ST sport gauges, and the extra turbo boost, oil pressure and oil-temperature metres sitting atop the central console sporting race inspired red needle pointers, along with metal pedals and gear lever, and ST scuff plates.

The ST is an easy drive in traffic, with plenty of low-end torque complementing the compact size and a butter-smooth master clutch and shifter. The 6-speed manual is an absolute delight with a short throw and clear shift pattern.

The clutch is a bit on the heavier side though with a high engagement point.

Steering is a joy too, with a heavy feel, giving you a sense of overall control, even when you put pedal to the metal. Weaving through city traffic is a breeze, and thanks to the ST’s sharp response, you feel like you are saddled in the cockpit of some NFS grade car (the ST, by the way, has featured in NFS, if you didn’t know).

For superb traction, the sport suspension of the Focus is aided by the Torque Vectoring Control (TVC), a ride assist tech generally found only in premium car. The TVC provides enhanced traction and handling, and allows automatic speed adjustment via the brakes between the front wheels while accelerating around corners. The hatchback almost feels like an all-wheel drive during tight manoeuvres.

The cabin is quiet, even at higher speeds, as is the exhaust. However, downshift from sixth to third, and a smooth blat fills the cabin courtesy Ford trickery. The induction noise is pumped to the back of the dashboard through a tube, where it resonates and creates the brap soundnote, which feels quite original. Creating artificial octaves is some sort of an in thing these days. Another of Ford’s legendary Mustang Ecoboost, and BMW M5 and M6 have grunts playing through the speakers (funny isn’t it?).

The stylish bright-tipped dual centre-exit exhaust is a true dual system that reduces back pressure to enhance horsepower. The bright sharp cut tips add a sporty flair to the sculpted rear lines of the Focus ST. To sum it up, the new Focus ST is a star on both the road and track, and actually while offering decent fuel efficiency and value. A serious sporty fun hatch to be out on the road with; looks the part, goes the part. —faisal@timesofoman.com

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DRIVE COOL STORY FAISAL MOHAMMED NAIM

Summers are harsh in here, and we can’t escape parking our cars right under the hot glazing sun. Here are a few cool tips to avoid the four wheel sauna.

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t the peak of summers, the interior of your car can heat up to dangerously high levels, making driving almost unbearable. The severe scarcity of shaded parking areas in Muscat further aggravates the matters.

The moment we enter our car, it feels like hot melting cauldron.

We all have had our moments when even holding the steering felt like requiring microwave oven gloves. Not only irritating, but the hot interior of a car is also grossly harmful to health, specially for the kids and the elderly.

Avoiding severe hot car conditions is however quite easy. You just need to make a few simple changes. Here is what and how:

Use a sun shade and get a tint Put removable reflective sunshade on the front and rear windows while your car is parked. Not only do they reduce interior temperature, but also protect the car’s interior from harmful sun rays

that penetrate windshields. Also consider getting your windows tinted for effective cooling of your car interiors. Certain types of tinting also block UV rays.

Do not use roller sunshade on any of your car windows or even the front or back mirror. It is strictly not recommended as the shade, which generally holds on to the glass through cupping, is likely to fly off in a crash, and the hard roller could cause serious injury.

Never leave your windows entirely shut Shutting the windows completely triggers the greenhouse effect, which in simpler terms means trapping of heat inside the car by the glass. When the car is left under direct glare of the sun with windows closed, solar radiation passes through the windows in the car and is absorbed by the materials in the car – the seats, the dashboard, the carpets, and mind you; glass is a strong absorber of heat. All that trapping of heat (with no escaping) leads to the car

temperatures rising dangerously high (up to 65 degrees and above).

Leaving the rear windows open just a crack, when you park the car helps circulate the air, and significantly lessen the amount heat trapped inside.

Force the heat out When you start the car, adjust the fan setting to full, without turning on the AC, and letting the door remain open for a few seconds, to push out the hot air out from the car.

Since heat rises up, the best method to quickly cool the vehicle is to push the air out from the bottom. Close the upper vents so only the bottom vents closest to the ground are functioning, and let the stale hot air escape through open doors. Once the hot air is pushed out, switch to the upper vents to stay cool while driving.

Also pointing the AC vents (well at least some) towards the ceiling will help in cooling of the car interior quickly, by allowing efficient cool air movement towards the back of the vehicle.

Don’t recirculate right away When you enter the vehicle, and turn on the AC, make sure to set it on “fresh air” and not “recirculation”. Recirculation draws in the interior air and typically works best once the vehicle has reached its desired temperature. As the temperature is always lower out-

BREAK THE TECH

Benefits of Having Flat Engines STORY SYED HAITHAM HASAN

A glance at the speedometer of a supercar revving beyond the 8K rpm mark, depicts an image of the whirlwind going on under the hood. All the power churned from the vortex, needs to be delivered to the final element of the drive-train: The wheel. That’s where all trouble pops up in the shape of heat and vibration – the biggest deterrent to smooth power delivery.

Automobile manufacturers have invested astronomical amounts of time and resources to reduce the side effects. Potent vibration elimination could finally be achieved by different engine mounting techniques and ignition components, and most importantly the cylinder layout; inline, V, W and so on.

The most successful in the quest so far has been the flat engine configuration. Also known as Boxer engine or Horizontally Opposed engine, the concept was conceived and invented by famous German engine designer and automobile engineer Karl Benz. Patented in 1896, the engine aimed to minimise vibrations and maintain a low centre of gravity while returning superb fuel efficiency.

Unlike the conventional vertically placed engines, the horizontally placed flat engines are a self deterrent to vibrations due to the movement of the horizontally placed, counter-positioned pistons cancelling out each other’s action reaction by obeying Newton’s third law and provide excellent fuel economy due to the linear flow of power to the transmission.

Imagine a pack of cigarettes lying horizontally on its back versus vertical, and the difference in stability is easy to imagine. That’s exactly how the flat engine is superior to the vertically placed conventional ones in cutting out on vibrations.

Lying on its back rather than being up on feet, the centre of gravity of a vehicle with flat engine is much lower and has more stability. The flat engines also inherently hap-

pen to be much safer during the event of a head-on collision, as they fall below the passenger compartment rather than on it.

While flat engines may seem perfect, their implementation is limited to a very few brands. The flat layout is the secret of Porsches’ phenomenal performance from smaller capacity engines. The only other brand to majorly employ the boxers is Subaru.

A major reason is that adopting to the technology requires reinventing the entire powertrain including transmission cabin relocation: A rather expensive improvisation.

Other disadvantages maybe the wide size, challenging maintenance and the fact that using it for higher number of cylinders makes it quite an impractical design to fit under the hood.

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side the car than inside, the fresh air mode is always the mode to go with initially, for faster cooling.

But once, the car is cool enough, make sure to switch to recirculation, especially if you are rolling with heavy traffic, as outside air will contain harmful chemicals like carbon monoxide, being profusely emitted by the vehicles around. Make it a habit starting with fresh air, and then switching to recirculation after 5 or 10 minutes.

Cool down the seats The worst, almost-boiling-like feeling you get, the moment you get in your car is from the heat gripping you from down under, dissipating from the seething seats (Well this is the one hot-seat we all want to avoid).

Alongside all the other tricks, a simple white towel laid over the car seats would do wonders, keeping it quite cool. Remove the towel, when you enter the car.

Also keep some wet towels in your car (face wipes) to make you feel fresh. No matter how much temperature they are kept in, they still are amazingly cool when you place them on your face or hands or wherever.

Last but not least; although almost impossible in most cases, try finding a shaded spot to park your car, even if it means walking a few clicks extra. Drive cool.

-faisal@timesofoman.com

BRIEF

Boeing using Google Glass to build airplanes Tech Giant Google’s augmented reality (AR) eyewear Google Glass is helping US aircraft manufacturing company Boeing build airplanes. According to a report, the members of Boeing’s research and technology division used the original Google Glass to construct aircraft wire harnesses.

“Because planes contain hugely messy and complex webs of wires to connect electrical systems, technicians have to manually build them out, a painstaking process based on PDF assembly guide viewed on a laptop screen,” the report said.

With Google Glass to replace that computer display, Boeing says it reduced production time for the harnesses by 25 per cent and cut error rates in half.

Boeing uses a high quality Glass app ‘Skylight’, which allows the Glass wearer to scan a QR code, which pulls the wireless harness software, and then scan another code to load the assembly instructions. The app also supports Glass voice commands and lets users stream what they’re seeing to another technician in the event of something unexpected, the report noted. -IANS

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If your only experience with a car engine’s inner workings is “how much is that going to cost to fix?” this graphic is for you. Car engines are astoundingly awesome mechanical wonders. It’s time you learned more about the magic under the hood: The 4 StrokeCombustion Cycle. Let’s take a look inside the cylinder, also known as the combustion chamber (that’s where all the power is generated).

HOW A CAR ENGINE WORKS 1

Intake Stroke: The piston descends, sucking air into the cylinder through open

2

Compression Stroke: With all valves closed, the piston comes back

3

Power Stroke: A spark ignites the compressed fuelair mixture, and the

4

Exhaust Stroke: The piston comes back up, pushing the spent mixture

intake valves as fuel

up, compressing the

resulting combus-

out through open

is injected.

fuel-air mixture. Com-

tion forces the piston

exhaust valves.

pressing the mixture

to the bottom of the

delivers better power

cylinder again.

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FOR RENT

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New 2B/R behind bank Muscat, Bausher directly from owner.

Contact: 92158031

1000 sqm Industrial plot compound wall & two room at Misfah I/A. Contact: 99342733

1 BHK Flats are available near Lulu Darsait (Opp. to Min. of Defense) Contact: 93202733 / 94771769

Flat for rent in Al Mawaleh South 3, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, hall, kitchen & store with air condition.

Contact 98575157

Ruwi office space for rent, Saravana Bhava Building.

Contact: 95729549

2 bed rooms flat with hall, 2 bathrooms in Darsait near Muscat Municipality.

Contact: 92584715/ 24700120

One & two bedroom apartments available for rent close to the Avenues mall, opposite Panorama Mall at South Ghubra. Contact: 99833747 / 24562526

3 Rooms, 2 Toilets Flat for Rent.

18 November Street. Near Mars Hypermarket and The Chedi.

Ghobrah -Good for Commercial or Residential use. OMR 295/- month.

Call 94477222 1 bedroom family / bachelors in Al Khuwair R.O 90/-.

Contact: 95154331 2BHK, 3BHK, 4 split A/Cs, Darsait near School. Contact: 99061408 / 99024039 New flat for rent in Al Mawaleh South 3, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, hall, kitchen & store all with split unit A/cs. Contact 98575157 Shop for rent good location main road behind whole sale Al Amerat space 11 MT long 4mt Wide.

Contact: 92877449

6 Bedroom villas available for rent at Al Hail North close to the wave, common swimming pool & GYM available. Contact: 24562526 / 99833747 Two flats in Al Wadi Al Kabeer near to the Al Kuwaiti Mosque.

Contact: 99425958 Flat with 2 room + kitchen +hall, 3 toilets in al Quram Breeiq Al Shatti RO 650.Contact 99738881 / 99314314 Flat for rent in Al Bustan area two apartments each apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room & kitchen.

Contact: 92384572 1,2,3 BHK flats & villas.

Contact: 91760884 3BHK Al Khuwair R.O. 350/-.

Contact: 91760884 / 92144045 2BHK Darsait R.O 315/-.

Contact: 91760884 / 92144045

2 Bedroom flat for rent in Azaiba with split AC 300/- monthly.

Contact: 92447365

1BHK Mumtaz R.O 225/-.

Contact: 92144045 / 91760884

Flat behind Mazoon Mosque with 3 room + 3 toilets, RO 230.

Contact 99738881 / 99420346

1 &2 BHK Ghubra 250/- , 275/& 300/-.Contact: 92144045 / 91750884

Penthouse for rent consists of 2 BR, 1 hall, housemaid room, 3 toilets, KTC with split unit monthly rent R.O 270/- , 12Cheques, location W.K near Main Indian School.

Contact Abdullah: 99445880

110 SQM shop for rent next to Honda Signal light.

Contact: 99061408 / 99024039

1BHK near medical Darsait R.O 175/-.

Contact: 95076261 Flat in Al-Khoudh, Flats and shops in Fanja near Nizwa road.

Mobile: 99058646 2 bedrooms flats R.O 370/- & one bedroom flat R.O 325/- in South Ghubra, behind Asalah Bhawan building. Contact: 96202490

I BHK Flat -3 Nos at Hamriya – R.O. 175/-3 Bed Room/ 3 Bath room/ Very big sitting area/ kitchen - Villa 1st floor with A/C at Al Khuwair Near Rayyan Residence.

R.O 360/-For families. Contact: 94934353 - 9 am to 7 Pm. Email – forrentksd@gmail.com Flats for rent near Indian School in Wadi Kabir. Contact 99777122 1 BHK fully furnish flat in Hamriya for short terms. Contact – 99792181

5 BHK Villa in Al Khuwair, for Staff Accommodation.

Contact 99792181 1 Room for sharing accommodation in Al Khuwair.

Contact - 99792181 3 & 5 BHK villa staff accommodation in Al Khuwair.

Contact - 99792181 1 BHK flat in Al Khuwair for 2 months. Contact – 99792181 Flats, shops & store for rent in MBD area Ruwi, Mumtaz area.

Contact: 97293708 / 92433127 Ghubra & Al Khuwair, 1 bed room, hall. Contact: 90991079 Flats for rent in Mumtaz, 2 bedrooms , hall Way no 3352 building no. 3447 & 3668.

Contact: 90991079 Two bedrooms flat behind German Embassy near to Al Nahda Hospital. Contact: 99209354 Wadi Kabeer Industrial 80 sm show rooms for rent 400/- R.O. Contact: 99879939 Flat for rent in South AlGhubrah 3 rooms, hall and 3 toilets, kitchen rent 450/-. Contact: 99335580 Flat for rent in Al Khoud, 2 rooms & hall. Contact: 91763665 2BHK split A/C 200/- Monthly & 1BHK spilt A/C 150/- monthly new building good location Barka Market. contact 99342661

2 BHK Wadi Kabir 260/- R.O & 270/- R.O with A/C. Contact : 99024730 1& 2 BHK Ruwi & Al Khuwair.

Contact: 99024730 C.B.D 1 & 2 BHK. Contact: 99024730 Staff accommodation in Ghala 13 rooms & bathrooms.

Contact: 97616158 Studio flats in Al Khuwair.

Contact: 97616158 Flat for rent Wadi Al Kabir.

Contact: 99379950 / 92925173 2 BHK flat at Wadi Kabir 2 bathrooms with split A/Cs near Indian Kindergarten School.

Contact: 99367627 Flats for rent South Al Mabela.

Contact: 95233117 / 95230355 House in Darsait, 3 rooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen with A/C. Contact: 95522405 2 BHK at Mawaleh North near Masjid Sadiq Al Amin.

Contact : 99224748 / 99425665 3000 Sqr mtrs compound land in Misfah. Contact 99792181 5 rooms, 2 hall villa 18th Road at North Azaiba. Contact: 99224748 / 99425665 2BHK, 1Hall and sitting room Azaiba. Contact: 99224748 / 99425665

Flat in Al Khuwair opp grand mall 4 room 3 toilet + hall kitchen in 3 floor 400. Contact 99420346

1 Bed room, bathroom & kitchen in Al Hail South R.O 120/- monthly.

Contact: 93993354

Office with economical rent in CBD area. Contact: 92466268

Apartment 2 bed room, sitting room at Al Ansab R.O 280/- monthly. Contact: 93993354

1 BHK, 1 hall Al Khoudh.

Contact: 99224748 / 99425665 2 & 3 BHK Flat in Al Khuwair & Ghubra. Contact 99792181 4 BHK Villa in Bowsher Heights.

Contact 99792181

Villa in Al Khuwair 6 bed rooms, 2 halls & sitting room R.O 700/monthly. Contact: 93993354 Furnished office (61M2) for sale / rent Al Khuwair near Zawawi Mosque. Contact: 95611569

FOR SALE Dental chairs for sale sparingly used dental units for sale.

Contact Mr. Ansari 92616343.

Kumar 99570284

1700 sqr mtrs open Land + small store + garage for Rent in Ruwi.

Contact 99792181

Coffee shop Shawarma & Grill in the prime location at Masamal Shatti Al Qurum for sale. Only serious buyers can Contact: 94034778

Labor Camp available with all facilities near Sohar Port.

Contact: 98050654 / 99015826

A medical clinic located in Al Amerat is for sale. Interested parties can contact 92704439.

Flat for Rent 2 bed room Near ISM muscat Indian Scoole Darsate Tel : 00 968 95158570

For sale brand new 4D ultra sound machine with in the warranty.

Iinterested candidates Contact: 91274373 / 99062817

Flat for rent 2 BHK 2 split A/C, 2 toilets, Wadi Kabir near Kuwaiti Masjid. Contact 97007934 / 92629232 2BHK Big Size Flat Behind Bank Muscat, Wadi Kabir. Near ISWK. 97826454, 24815012.

1BHK at Hamriya near Muscat Pharmacy & 2 BHK at Mawaleh near Mosque Sadiq Al Amin.

Contact: 99224748 / 99332297 2BHK split A/C for rent Muttrah near Oman House.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 Spacious 3 BHK apartment + store room with split A/C Al Seeb, Mabelah South near Goat market, near Expressway R.O 320 negotiable. Contact: 96920789 / 98309890 Luxury fully furnished 2 bedroom flat at Al Khuwair, for short or long term lease contract. Contact Atlas Real Estate & Rent A Car LLC. Contact 99436312 /92888376 / 94617563, tel: 24833848 1 Bed room, sharing K& T, R.O 100, 2 bedrooms , sharing K& T R.O 200/- in AL Khuwair.

Contact 95154331 Warehouse at Wadikabir - total area 3500 sqm - covered warehouse (500sqm), office, accommodation (1000sqm), open area (2000sqm) please contact: 99273774 - 99202278

ACC. WANTED Accommodation Wanted for an Executive Bachelor, Single Flat / Sharing Room @ Wadi Kabir.

Pls call: 93883674 / 98103169

Coffee shop with tandoor & six visa, clearance in prime location in Ghubra for sale R.O 7000/-.

Contact urgently 99803363 / 94959572 HD Scaffoldings, Shuttering Jacks, Wooden Planks, Shuttering wood assorted, Tower hoist (lift), Concrete Mixer, Bending Machine, Steel Fabrication Machinery (Searing/Cutting, lathe & Welding) including tools for immediate sale: Contact 99273774/ 99202278 1No brand new containerized package type STP 100 m3/ day with blower equipments (suitable for camps). Serious Buyers may.

Contact: 99445367 Single colorful Bed and Sofa for Sale at Al Khuwair. Contact 92881849 / What`s up No 97290565 Steel Scrap materials for immediate sale. Contact 99273774/ 99202278 Space for printing press available at wadikabir with or without machinery.

Contact 99328430 Urgent sale of steel scrap only serious buyers kindly contact 96725423 for viewing the items.

Restaurant for sale heart of Ruwi.

Contact 93687466 Almost new beach/ garden lounge chairs /bar stools/ counter.

Photos can be sent 95865457 Shop for sale near Oman House, Muttrah. Contact 99024362.

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FOR SALE SHUTTERING PLYWOOD SIZE : 4’ X 8’ X 18MM GSM: 92835445,93205253,93205423

ACC. AVAILABLE Furnished apartment for rent, two rooms, majlis, hall, kitchen.

Near Carrefour al-mawalah.

Contact 99336776

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Sharing Accommodation available for Kerala Family at Ghubrah South between Atlas Hospital & GMC Showroom, Behind Ministry Buildings. GSM-96203495 Fully furnished two bed flat for 4 - 6 months rent available, location KFC building, Wadi Kabir, Ruwi.

Contact: 98763645 / 93894257 Furnished rooms with kitchen at Ruwi. Contact: 91214897 / 98049288.

RENT A CAR

Room, bath room for executives in Wadi kabir. Contact 99336206

AVAILABLE Building cleaning with 8 workers.

Contact: 97730779 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

WANTED Labour accommodation (80- 100 Persons), office facility, open store preferably in Liwa, Falaj near Sohar port area. Contact: 99899724 Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each.

Contact: 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 / 93203778 IELTS Coaching (academic) required nearby wadi Kabir area.

Please call on mobile or msg on Whats up.

Mobile # 92927880/99012165

BUYING Bobcat available for rent.

Contact 97623299 Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090

Room with attached bathroom for a family in Wadi Kabir. Contact: 97167857 Furnished room attached bath for Indian bachelor, Al-Falaj Ruwi & lady Wadi Kabir near Mars hypermarket. Contact: 96202458/96761960 1 BHK appartment for rent in Al Khoud Shabiya near mazoon mosque for rent (next to alkhoud medical center and squ) MOB: 93913224 Sharing Accommodation available for working ladies opposite Al Nadhah Hospital. Preferably Indians. Room with seperate toilet and sharing kitchen.RO.90.

Contact: 96524717 Furnish bedroom with attach bathroom for executive bachelor.

Contact: 97704794 Room with attached bathroom and sharing kitchen available for Executive bachelor or small family at wadikabir. Contact 93049849 Room available for Executive bachelor at Al Hail.

Contact: 96234708 Room available in Mumtaz area 1 room, 1 Bathroom, Kitchen & 1 room, common bathroom. Interested please contact 92680041 Mr. Altaf Sharing accommodation near ISD. Contact: 99657340

MATRIMONIAL

Ayurvedic treatments & massage – Ayurvedic Clinic Al Khuwair.

Contact 97263637 / 93309131

Parent of Thrissur based Hindu Ezhava girl aged 20, Slim,Atham star, Studying for B. Pharm seeking alliance from well employed Graduates, preferably in Engineering Contact :96425102

Ayurvedic treatment for backache, paralysis, arthritis etc & massage, All Season (Vaidyaratnam). Contact:24475280 / 95371664 / 92504980 www.siddhayur.com

Malankara Catholic Male Nurse (28) from Thiruvalla working in Nizwa Private Co. Alliance invites parents/nurses working in Oman.

Contact 968 98267338, 0091 9287215726

GOOD NEWS

INVESTOR PARTNER REQUIRED For a successfully Catering Restaurant Investor cum Partner is required.

Investor with fixed returns also welcome.

Please contact – 95213273

Email: muscatcoffeeshop@gmail.com WEB, ERP and Business Intelligence (BI) creation and management at rock bottom price.

Contact: http//webviewoman 30 years running clinic in Seeb .

We have Gynecology department.

If anybody interested to run the department under sponsorship can Contact: 96644371

MV SALE Prado 2009 No. 2 agency Oman Excellent condition automatic, Color white and beige inside 7000/- required a comprehensive negotiated price, Oman and the United Arab Emirates No. communicate 95532608 Nissan Qashqai 2013 Kms 30,000 VGC comprehensive Insurance UAE / Oman.

Contact: 96995430

MATRIMONIAL Bombay origin Sunni Muslim (Konkani) girl aged 25 years, B. Sc. Hons (Oxford – Finance & Accounting) seeking alliance. Contact: Whatsapp : 92886145 Indian male Roman Catholic 40yrs divorcee working in Muscat. Seeks suitable alliance from widow/ divorcee/ single.Contact 96059801.

CHANGE OF NAME I Mohammed Shahiq Patel (holder of Indian passport No. F 8717280 ) Son of Mustaq Ahmed Patel having permanent residence in House no 24, 4th Nizampur Bhiwandi Thane DT MS (complete postal address in India) and presently residing in P.B No: 381 Code 121, Seeb, Oman (complete postal address in Oman) intend to change my name from Mohammed Shahiq Patel (old name) to Sayyad Shahid (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.

LOST MD Yeasin Ali has lost Bangladeshi Passport No. AA 1795965.

Finder please handover to ROP

www.salalahrentals, book your car for best price in Salalah. Contact 93970005, 92889579.

Gulf link rent car get the best rate daily weekly monthly & long term.

Contact: Tel: 24348106 G.S.M: 98265073 /96023931 Email: gulflink403@gmail.com

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

CONTACT 99839898

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SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT

SITUATION WANTED

ACCOUNT. & FINANCE

SALIM KHAMIS AL-NAOMANI ADVOCATES & LEGAL CONSULTANTS Contact 92303603.

Email : lawyeroffice4all@gmail.com Be presented by law professionals who care about getting the best possible results for you.

Location : Al Amerat, nearby Marhaba Hotel.

Excellent Grade Construction Company Requires the following.

1. Finance Manager 2. Internal Auditor 3. Chief Accountant 4. Senior Accountant Working experience not less than 10 years.

Interested Candidates send CV to below email.

info@durat.om SALES / MARKETING Carpentry and Aluminum workshop located at Muscat looking for Marketing Executive with GCC driving license & NOC. Send C.V to kwk585@gmail.com Required following candidates in a reputed company in Oman Sales Person (Indoor & outdoor) , Accountants, Logistic Incharge, Visual Merchandiser.

Contact: 95175354 or email: tasleem77@hotmail.com

SKILLED / UNSKILLED ACCOUNTS Wanted experienced Assistant Finance Manager, Salesman (Ceramic, Sanitary, doors, furniture), purchase Executive for a building material showroom. Send CV to eacmd@omanmcc.com An Omani Audit firm is seeking audit partner to join the firm, the candidate should be completed any certificate course CIA,CPA, CA, ACC, and 4 years’ experience, interested candidates to submit their CVs to : auditbureau2016@gmail.com

ADMIN Required Office Assistant with driving license present in Oman 175+ 25 + accommodation.

Contact: 99454425

CATERING Shawarma / grill / Salad / Asian Cook. Contact: 95529970

DOMESTIC HELPER Wanted a house boy for an apartment in Azaiba, full time or part time. Contact : 96103792 House maid for Omani family.

Contact: 99773100

DRIVER Wanted a experience Driver for Capital and Interior work.

Gsm : 942-888-63 Required Omani Driver for a restaurant. Contact 95929911

ENG./TECHNICIAN Require Engineer with oil & Gas experience proficient in Management reporting to CEO, NOC required for Expat. Send your CV to recuitment855hr@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, aa77345@gmail.com. contact time after 5PM

IT Required Shop Sales man + Hardware Technician for IT Company with minimum 2 years experience.

Contact: 98825806 / 98825806, Email: info@rns-group.com

MEDICAL Urgently required a lady GP, Staff Nurse & Asst Pharmacist for a well reputed clinic. Candidates with MOH license or prometric pass can apply. Contact 99048170 / 94870029, Email : murtafatmct@yahoo.com A private clinic in Oman requires a Pharmacist (Indian preferably).

Salary negotiable interested candidates kindly mail their resumes / CV with contact details to medicalclinic2014@gmail.com or call 00968 90990851 GP doctor needed for reputed clinic. Preferably with MOH license or with Dataflow & Paramatics pass Contact: 95388934

Immediate requirement cast aluminum, Stainless steel, window glass, MS, Factory Site Engineer, Supervisor, Cast Aluminum fabricator, SS fabricator, (Cast Aluminum), Site Worker, Stainless Steel Tig Welder buffing & polisher, Site Supervisor, Cast Aluminum molders. Send CVs to tdnewgates@gmail.com or Wahtsapp 99197060 /98046537 Required Indian Mason – 5 nos., eligibility (minimum 5 yrs experience in road construction field).

Contact: 99882127 Email: georgymv@yahoo.com

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED ADMIN

Wanted Staff Nurse for a dermatology clinic in Muscat .

Must have MOH license and NOC. Attractive salary offered. Email: clinicvacancy2015@gmail.com

Indian male MBA, BCA 2 yrs exp as HR co-ordinator, & offer documentation specialist.

Contact : 93060770, Email: vijaypm5480@gmail.com

Required gynecologist GEN: practitioner lady lab Technician and pharmacologist immediately for a clinic in Suwaiq.

Contact 95081010 Email: umchealthcare@gmail.com

HR Admin professional 14 years Oman experience Omanization labour laws employees relation welfare liaison coordination strategic, HR planning, performance appraisal & General Administration. NOC available. Contact: 92179909 Email: husainmahdi@rediffmail.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 Care Medical Centre Al Seeb requires Gynecologist and General Practitioner. Mail CV to: sarita_h23@yahoo.com

MISCELLANEOUS Required candidates for following posts: Accountant, Storekeeper, Foreman Building Maintenance, Van-salesman (water), Helpers.

Candidates with Omani driving license preferred.

Contact 99273774/99202278

SALES / MARKETING 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

25 BBA Male Administration officer, HR, Procurement, accounts, 5 years experience with NOC. Contact 91329571 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 With 15 years of gulf experience in HR- Admin logistics looking for suitable position fluent in Arabic & Eng NOC available. Contact: 95824598 Indian male, 20 years experience in Oman as personal assistant / Executive Office Manager / Executive Secretary / Administration/ business development asst with Omani driving license & valid visa. local release available – 99168054 Indian female with nearly 10 years of experience in Administration and HR , in an oil industry company , seeking for a suitable placement .

NOC available. Contact: 99242841 Education M.B.A (HR) experience 1 year & 11 months exp. in HR, 24 yrs. Contact: 98746259 Indian male with 11 years experience in Data Entry, Admin / HR currently on Visit visa from 9 to 23 July seeking suitable job.

Contact 95669937 Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817

Indian female MBA finance, B.Com & PGDM 2 years experience as Financial Analyst looking for suitable positions in Accounts, Administration or Executive positions, presently available in Oman.

Contact: 96126736 / 95629821 Email: ppreethi006@gmail.com

IND female 12 years exp in Banking, insurance customer service secretarial skills analysis communication, client handling, coordination, Team handling, qualification, M.Com looking suitable position current visit visa. Contact: 95166496

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

Chief / Senior Accountant, having 12 years Oman experience looking for a job NOC / Release with D/L available. Contact: 97385562

36 Male MBA finance 7 years of exp. NOC available with Oman driving license. Knowledge of Excel tally & quickbooks. Looking for Accounts and Admin position.

96763275 fazee1980@gmail.com Indian (Male) having 17+years Experience in Trading & Healthcare seeking senior Position in Accounts (11 years GCC Experience)currently on Resident Visa (NOC Available) and has a valid Omani Driving Licence. Contact: 91335026; skumartp@gmail.com Accountant & sales & marketing.

Contact: 99730968 / 90696269 ACCA 8 yrs experience of MIS & finalization, Oracle R-12 certified, having Oman D/L & NOC seeks a change. Contact: 91147885 Indian male Chartered Accountant having 2 years Oman experience having Oman driving license looking for suitable placement in finance or Audit field. NOC available.

Contact: 96357827 Email: ubaiskeeran@gmail.com Indian M.B.A finance & Marketing 3 years experience, on visit looking for opportunity in Sales related & accounts. Contact: 94590094 Chartered Accountant with 8 years of post qualification experience in the areas of auditing, accounts & finance, taxation, IFRS,etc., seeking challenging job opportunity. NOC will be obtained. GSM+968 95763680, Email: sns2205@gmail.com Srilankan female, 26 yrs, B.Sc, Mgt degree, 4 yrs experience as Accounts & Admin Executive, looking for a suitable placement in Accounts, finance or Administration fields. Contact 92544237 / 99640850 Finance Manager 16 years experienced chartered accountant ( Sri Lankan) looking for a suitable post.

NOC available Contact: 92194926 Email: manomuscat@gmail.com SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/Ast. Finance Manager-M. Com Finance-Indian with 7 years experience in Finance & Accounts Dpt and Banking & Facilitation. Having D/L & NOC. Mob:98278801, Email: cammk13@gmail.com Indian male 26 years, looking for an opportunity as HSE Office / Jr. Accountant, presently working in Oman (2Y) & worked in oil & gas shut down projects (Dubai). NOC available. Contact: 95486674

Part Time Accounting, Audit Preparation, Internal Audit, Monthly Reports, Accounting set up for new companies, GSM : 96975454, email: ibfc.gcc@gmail.com Indian/MBA/male Chief Accountant 18Yrs Experience, MIS, C.Flow, Budgeting, ERP, Cost accounting &Liasing with auditors. NOC available.

Contact: 92254691/97826674 email: khader2305@gmail.com Indian male/ B.Com/MBA /4 years in Larsen & Toubro/ total 26 years/ Gulf experience English, Arabic speaking with driving license/ NOC available. Contact: 95588565 Indian female, B.Com 9 years exp in purchase & accounts seeks suitable placement, NOC available.

Contact: 92695946 Accounts part time services available to handle all accounts up to finalization on monthly basis. Finalization and audit works. Contact: 96247295 Indian male age 26, Accountant one year experience in accounts looking for suitable job. Contact Email: Anishkhan991867@gmail.

Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415 Qualified and experienced MBA post graduate with proven work exposure in Middle East & India, having more than 5.5 years of rich experience in accounts , project coordination and administration in (3.5 years UAE experience) oil and gas projects is currently looking for suitable job. Contact 93953613, Email-allen.mathew83@gmail.com Indian male 25 yrs, Graduate in commerce, overall 5 yrs exp in accounts/ finance field. On visit visa. Immediately available.

Contact 92836216 / muhammad.tausif623@gmail.com

ARCH./ INTERIOR DEC. Architect female 5 years experience seeking job. Contact: 96146645 Email: anjuovil@gmail.com Junior Architect (female), from NIT looking for a suitable placement. Contact: 99329289 Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com

DOMESTIC HELPER Looking for job as an Office boy / light driving. Contact: 94640906

DESIGNER/DRAUGHTSMAN Autocad works / Boq. freelance / part time, exp team in Civil, MEP, HVAC, 2d, 3d, interior. Contact : 97103168 Interior Designer 3 years experience, visit visa. Contact: 94957404 Email: midunmv@gmail.com Architectural Interior Draftsman seeking job. Contact: 95516807 Architectural Draftsmen diploma in construction technology with 6 years experience in drafting and detailing as per British standard in Oman with valid Omani license looking for suitable opportunity Noc available. Call 94375897.

Revit, Autocad D/man, expected salary 200 OMR PH :92279784 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 truck vehicle visa.

Contact: 94087276 Indian light driver need job.

Contact: 91254539 Light Driver wanted job experience 1 year. Contact 94717808 Looking for LMV job, valid license required visa, Pakistani.

Contact: 96257745 Looking for driving job. # 98219182

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

Driver with 6 yrs experience 6 years in Oman, seeking job.

Contact: 96209890

Part time accounting workers up to finalization, on monthly basis & yearly finalization works.

Contact : 96247295

Driver with 4 wheel drive.

Contact: 90218489

Accountant 8Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact: 97712084

Light Driver having visa looking for job as driver Contact: 98753354

Indian light driver having 2 years experience in Oman know language English, Hindi & Arabic seeks job. Contact: 97366822

One year exp. driver. # 97309141

Light driver. Contact: 96252524 Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394

Driver 3 years experience.

Contact: 96420742 Driver job needed. Contact: 94435912

MPA- MBA Master of professional Accounting - Master of Business Administration 26 years, Indian male looking for an accounting job & recently graduated from James Cook University Brisbane, Australia currently in Oman.

Contact: 96038898

Indian Keralite, B.Com, male 25 yrs, 1.5 yrs exp.,looking for suitable job in Muscat currently on visiting visa. Contact: 90931930 Email: shijin.p450@gmail.com

Indian female M.Com DCA having 10+ years experience in accountant & administration in Oman, with Oman driving license seeking suitable job. Contact: 91609799

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

Accountant Pakistani female with more than 2 years experience up to finalization tally & accounts receivables & payables having Oman D/L. Contact: +968 95287396 mail: mariamnaaz92@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

Srilankan female, 26 yrs, B.Sc, Mgt Degree, 4 yrs experience as Accounts & Admin Executive, looking for a suitable placement in Accounts, Finance or Administration fields. Contact 92544237 / 99640850

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 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

28/male/MBA - finance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement.

Contact 90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.com

ARCH./ INTERIOR DEC. Senior Architect, Indian male 15 years exp having D/L NOC, looking for suitable position.

Contact: 92319009 Email: abdul_muq2000@yahoo.co.uk

Male driver exp. 1 year.

Contact 96938315 / 91895932 Looking for driving job.

Contact: 94706179 Search job as light driver, experience 3 years language Hindi, English, Arabic. Contact: 97941771 Looking for driving job light 2 years exp. Contact: 91625977 Light Duty Driver looking for driving job. Contact: 00968 97671459 L/D having 5 years exp in Oman seeks job. Contact: 94608755 Looking for driving job.

Contact: 91122145 / 95992137 Light Driver / Supervisor Fluent in English & Arabic, Well knowledge of Muscat Areas Looking for suitable placement.

Contact Tariq: 97950869

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.

Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. #99739415 / 92091528

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After BCom (Office management and secretarial practice) Graduation with SAP ERP and Accounts (SAP Certified), diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards (IAAP-UK), peach tree accounting and considerable experience seeks suitable placement.

9 years experience in Dubai/London/ Mumbai in Management Consulting, Sales & Marketing, Business Development for Real Estate/Banking seeks similar placement with D/L.

97281023 / 90631567

Gsm:+958 98103250

Contact: 95168205

Administrator, 30 yrs experience as Office Manager Project Executive Secretary, document Controller, Commercial Officer with driving license on release.

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Diploma in Mechanical Engg, 10 years exp in steel fabrication site work with valid Oman driving license. Contact: 94696192 Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrsexp seeks suitable position ina reputed company. NOC available.

Contact 96789711 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 (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 Structural buildings marine. Available NOC release. Contact: 92451323.

Email: zubairali134@yahoo.com

Indian male 24 B.E Civil Engineering Graduate now in Oman on visit seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 92724814 / 99473131

Indian male Electrical Engineer, having 6 years gulf experience in designing, assembling, commissioning execution etc having valid GCC license too looking for a suitable. Contact: 00968-98052942 Email: azamjeelani78@gmail.com

Civil Engineer 6 years experience on supervising, Designing, QC, QS, planning and managing using Engineering software.

Contact 90719263

Seeking suitable job male 33 years Expat over 13 years experience with PDO as Project Services Engineer Omani driving license NOC Available. Contact: 92734174 Indian Male, B-Tech Mechanical, Total 5 years exp. in Oil & Gas field with 2 year exp. in PDO project in Oman, available on Visit Visa, Contact GSM 91468437, Email:- remith.pr@gmail.com Professional Civil Engineer, 26 yrs experienced in Contractor & Consultancy, Management & Supervision Gulf included with N.O.C & License.

Contact: 92668679 + Indian male B.Tech (Mechanical Engineer) 5 years experience in piping (Site Engineer) Indian & Oman (PDO projects). NOC available (as per new Rule) and looking for suitable post.

Contact: +968 92502581 / 968 – 90859045 Talented Engineer Indian male 24 years B.Tech - EEE, AutoCAD, E- CAD, seeking for a good job opportunity, ready to join immediately.

Contact: 92907983 / 99346546 Email: aflahkalathil@gmail.com AutoCAD Draughtsman with 7 years experience in Oman in Civil & MEP with D/L & NOC. Contact: 97059394 Email: anilsunny1986@gmail.com Indian male Civil Engineer 1.6 yrs exp, having Omani D/L, looking for suitable position. NOC available.

Contact – 92157694 / mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com

Indian, 26 Yrs., BE in “Electronics & Communication” & M. S in “Embedded System”, Having Programing Language : C#, Software Knowledge: Unity, Visual Studio, with 2 Yrs. Domestic Exp. in Software Testing & Application Development, Mobile Games Testing & Development & Porting to Windows, Facebook & Android, Seeking suitable Job in Software Testing & Software Development and also Embedded design on Visit Visa. Contact 99165185 Indian male, 25 yrs Mechanical Engineer 5 years experience in power & petro chemicals sector looking for suitable placement on visit visa. Contact: 90807760 Email: ramizshk@gmail.com Indian, 30 years, M.E thermal, B.E Mech Engg , 8 years experience at Management posts.

Contact: 90465607 Mechanical Engineer have 3 years experience in air conditioning (HVAC), fire fighting system.

Contact: 94906447 / 96654019 B.Tech Engineer with 6 years experience & expert in AutoCAD, PDMS & other, 3D software’s (NOC Available) Contact: 93735166 Email: remisashraf@gmail.com Electrical Engineer (B.SC) with 1 year experience currently seeking job on 3 month visit.

Contact: 91791568

B.Sc civil Engineer, 7 years Oman experience valid D/L local release available. Contact: 98628515 Email: sofiq.sohe102@gmail.com

Architectural Engineer ( B- Arch) 25 yrs Pakistani female 4 yrs experience Architecture & Construction teaching certified AutoCAD 3D, Max , Photoshop , 3D Sketch up looking for job in Oman, visit visa.

Contact: 96654925 / 99107804 Email: fabiha-kh@gmail.com

Indian male B.Tech (Electronics& communication) 6 month experience as NET work administrator, 4 months experience as Computer Hardware Engineer residing in Ruwi.

Contact: 92452963 / 99311176

Civil Engineer, Indian male more than 18 years experience in construction & consultancy, looking for suitable position.

Contact: 92319009 Email: saleemrs2@yahoo.com

B.Tech Civil Engineer 2 years experience now in Oman on visit.

Content: 98233199

Civil Engineer (B.Tech) with 10 years experience in Oman as a Project Engineer for public & private sector projects seeking suitable position, having valid driving license.

NOC available. #95992820 Email: sumeshcsss@gmail.com

Diploma in Civil Engineer 20 years experience in Oman seeking suitable job with valid D/L license. Contact: 94677220 Indian male (B.TECH) (Electrical & Electronics Engineer) currently On Visit Visa. Contact 90793431 Constructions Engineer (Architect) 7 years experience in Oman, Projects Coordinator technical office & site Supervision, quantity surveying having Omani driving license. Contact: 97164819 Mechanical Engineer, QA/QC, Piping Engineer, oil & gas Diploma 3 years experience, immediate joining, UAE resident, on Oman visit visa. Contact: 00971551899186 / 00968 91042436 Email: sameerhabeeb91@gmail.com Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.

PH: 93837973

Driver with sales with 5 yrs in Oman Diploma in Mechanical looking suitable job in Oman for preference Sohar N.O.C available.

Contact : 96953996 Diploma Civil Engineer Indian male, 14 yrs GCC experience, valid Oman D/L, NOC available, seeking suitable placement. #99794456 Civil Engineer 8 years experience, Driving license, NOC, 98078095.

Available fresh Mechanical Engineer with Oman driving license.

Contact: 97792809 / 99417584 Degree Indian male FMCG working 2 yrs at Dubai, Mobile repairing, 2 yrs at India D/L. Contact: 95797971 / 90214432 Email: nihuaz888@gmail.com

Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact – 90164912 Young Indian, Engineering in Bio-technology, Bio-chemical and Chemical, looking for a challenging placement in Oman.

Contact 97607000. Email: sivasankarjayakumar@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer (B.Tech) Indian male with 2 year experience, AREA OF INTEREST Work on Oil Rigs, Work as an QA/QC inspector, Ultrasonic testing, Radiographic testing. Contact: +91 9567526566 Email: adujohnson10@gmail.com Diploma in Civil Engineer looking for job. Contact : 93148323 Electrical Engineer Indian with 4 years experience presently in Oman family visit visa.

Contact: +968 – 90921140 Email: zsebinz@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer, 27 years experience in mechanical work, expert in hydraulic and pneumatic system, expert in plastic industry, juice industry, and all type of mechanical machine.

Contact: 99663174 & Email: shakil2004pk14@yahoo.com Engineer, with Oman Driving license seeks job. Contact: 98007513 Iraqi Civil Engineer with 30 years experience looking for a job, N.O.C available. Contact: 96561306 Email: iq.bgd.mnsr@gmail.com Power Systems Engineer experience in digsilent, Cymcap & Etap, Graduation with distinction.

Contact: 98133281 Indian, 30 yrs, male B.E (Electrical Eng) Project Engr & Design Engr total experience 6 years Gulf experience 1 year, 2 months, NOC Available. Contact: 97225924 Email: nsasi55@gmail.com Civil Engineer (Indian male) 5 years experience in Oman with valid Omani driving license & NOC looking for suitable opportunity.

Contact: 93101283 Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784 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

Quantity surveyor (B.E Civil) 5+ years experience in buildings and mosque N.O.C available ready to join immediately. Contact: +97826597 / +919171430681 Email: sai.praba.777@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 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 Pakistani male Diploma Civil Engineer 4yrs exp in Oman bulling & mega projects, valid license Oman. Contact: 98921022 Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961

HOSPITALITY Young, female, diploma in aviation, hospitality, travel management, with family visit visa, seeks suitable placement in airlines / hospitality / company. Gsm 9259-2487 Indian male Chef 30 yrs, 9 years experience in Abu Dhabi National hotels seeks similar placement.

Contact: 91790511 Indian female M.S.W specialized in family & child welfare fresher looking for suitable job.

Contact: 95623445 Indian male 31yrs old with hotel management degree, 03 yrs experience in F&B services at 5 star hotel Dubai, 05 yrs in American 06 star cruiseliner has butler. Has Oman driving license. Contact 99859150.

IT Indian Male, B.Tech IT, 4 years Oman Experience in IT & NETWORKING, holding Oman D/L, seeks suitable placement. NOC available. Contact: 92462578 Indian male, CCNA, Networking Technician having 8 years experience (6 years in Gulf) seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 98269614 Email: saji.krshnan@gmail.com

Electrical Engineer with 8 years Experience Looking for a suitable job. (Driving License and NOC available). Ph#91293519, Email: nomee987@gmail.com

Indian female BCA with 5 years experience Admin, front office, IT, Hospital looking for a suitable position.

Contact: 92210268 / 92064817 Email : rennykb@gmail.com

Indian male, B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering having 2 years of Sales experience looking for suitable position currently in Oman on visit visa.

Contact: 97932879 Email: kuchipudisunilkumar@gmail.com

Indian male, 36 years, MBA (IT & Systems), Project Manager at cognizant technologies Bangalore, having 13 years experience in IT (Software) seeking suitable position. GSM -92590781

BE mechanical Engineer having 6+ years experience in structural and piping job looking suitable position. Contact: 96115463 Email: jijoraju085@yahoo.com Indian male B-tech 8 years experience as senior electrical project engineer / QC engineer on visit visa seeks suitable placement.

Contact 94094543 Email: anwar425@gmail.com Electrical Engineer: Indian male 30 years, having 5 years of experience in industrial automation & utility maintenance in Indian, holding valid Oman D/L. Contact: 92789995 Email: akhilabrahamlktr@gmail.com Indian male 24 Engineering Graduate in Mechanical, being a fresher searching for a suitable placement to grow up my career.

Contact: 97277067 Email: roshan_job_09@yahoo.com

Indian male 33 years with 8 years experience in air cargo operation (cargo team leader) of Sharjah Intl Airport now on visit visa looking suitable position. Contact: 93619175 Email: badaralangattu@gmail.com Indian female on visiting visa having MCA Degree (IT) seeking suitable placement in any field.

Contact: 94875936 Indian male 35 yrs, 13 years experience in IT & Marketing looking for suitable job, having valid Omani D/L. Contact: 92488424 Indian male 3 years experience in IT as Linux Administrator & 1 year experience in Amazon EC2 Cloud at WIPRO technologies Bangalore seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 92889678 Email: amalpathikal@gmail.com IT Support Engineer, Exp 3 years in Oman 2 years in India.

Contact: 94672759

SITUATION WANTED An MBA (Marketing and Finance) With SAP erp and accounts (SAP Certified), diploma in lnternational Financial Reporting Standards (IAAP-UK), peach tree accounting and considerable experience seeks suitable placement

Gsm: +968 98103247

Indian male MBA Finance & Marketing 26 yrs having 1.9 years of experience in Finance & Marketing Contact: 95206140/ 96992013 Email:

Indian male MBA Marketing finance having B.com with 9 years experience in Sales and Accounts, valid Saudi driving license on visit.

Contact: 93845740 / 95406603 MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR

bonnythomas007@gmail.com IT Indian Male, MCA Graduate, 15 yrs exp in ERP, CSM Certified, seeking suitable role.NOC Available. Contact : GSM : 90189284 Email: meetlibran@gmail.com 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

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 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 95098512.

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 Sudanese male bachelor geology and mining with 3 years experience in MUD logging and training in soil investigation.

Contact: 92956848 BS in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 years(Power Plants).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com Indian Female, 25 Years - MSc Looking for suitable job.

Mobile: 92619048, Email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com

MEDICAL Veterinary Doctor: Indian Female looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 96906534 / 99014885, Email: monishmajeed@gmail.com Indian male Nurse with 6.5 years experience prometric completed with 66% looking for a suitable job presently available in Oman on visit visa. # 98275068 / 93519957 Email: mammenv24@gmail.com

Chief Accountant/Finance Manager – Indian male, CA Finalist, having 20 years’ experience in Finance, Accounts, Audit, Finalization of Accounts, preparation of Project Reports etc., looking for immediate placement. 12 yrs. in Oman in Construction and Consultancy co., have Omani D/L, knows Tally.

Contact 94041048, email: jobmuscat49@gmail.com

SALES / MARKETING 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 13 years & 1 year Oman experience in Sales & marketing (automotive) NOC & D/L available.

Contact: 91395728 Pakistani male 30 yrs BBA graduate 8 yrs exp in sales & marketing having 3 yrs UK exp & 5 yrs in Pakistan presently available in Oman on visit visa, seeking for suitable placement.

Contact : 95474705, Email: khuramsky@gmail.com Indian male - Sales Representative with 7 years experience and valid Oman driving license, NOC or release available.

Contact 99695780 Sales Executive 5 years experience valid Oman license, MBA, local release available.

Contact: 96796590 Indian male 3.5 years experience in handling key accounts looking for similar sales job, valid Oman diving license and NOC available.

Contact: 94974767 Indian expat MBA, more than 12 yrs of Sales and Marketing experience in Oman market, good in Arabic and having driving license looking for a suitable position.

Contact: 98908634 U.S. National, 10 yrs experience in customer service, fluent in English, Bachelors degree in Business Admin, Management, MS Office, word, excel, typing with driving license seeks suitable placement. Contact 98038438, baloch86@gmail.com Indian male Graduate, 10 years experience Oman seeks job in Sales & Marketing. Contact: 92133277 BBA male Graduate seeking suitable job holds valid license currently under family visa.

Contact: 97853013

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Indian male 26, BBA Graduate 3.5 years experience in Sales having valid Omani driving license seeks opportunity in sales and marketing, NOC available.

Contact: 94743988 Email: rijaskhan09@gmail.com

Indian male, 26 years, 3 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures Aware of int. Standards, B tech in Mech engg. Contactrahulkunnath23@gmail.com, Mob-00917350860889

Indian male, M.Com , 7 years oman experience in the field of accounts and valid oman driving license & NOC . Good knowledge in SAP,Tally, oracle , MS office and Excel seeks suitable placement.

Contact 92859733

Indian male 24 yrs, B.Com 3 years exp in Marketing (Advertising firm) having valid Omani D/L looking for suitable placement NOC available. Contact: 98983247

3 years experience in production industry, B tech in Mech engg, Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera certified. Contact arn9895@gmail. com, Mob 00919895233155

Indian Male B-Com graduate 2 year experience in various Fields Valid Oman Driving License. Looking for any suitable post. Please contact: 94409500

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

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.comIndian

Indian male 33 yrs, MBA-HR, worked on Recruitments, Training, OD, PMS, Site-HR, Omanisation and development plans of nationals ,10.yrs exp. seeking a job.NOC avl. Contact 94179499 saiprasad_18@yahoo.com

male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 2 years of experience in Sales & Marketing looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact : 97939084 / 97351786, E-mail : mohammednsr126@gmail.com

Indian Female 10 years exp as cook in Oman, South Indian & Gujarati special .looking for job, Contact 95795971

Indian male 1 yr exp in sales automotive (TBL) looking for best opportunity , NOC available.

Contact: 97793879 Email: shyampkn@gmail.com Indian male 26 years of experience of sales & marketing in surgical and laboratory equipments.

Looking for good replacement.

Contact – 92015894 / 95774854 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 female 29 years Post Graduate with computer Knowledge 2 years of Oman experience in coordinator & 5 years of experience in customer service, client relation officer with excellent communication skill seeks suitable placement. Contact: 95337665 Indian male 37 years MBA graduate in marketing with 9yrs of experience in UAE in field of brand promotions & marketing with UAE D/L on a visit seeking suitable position. Conatct 95792820

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment.

Call: 95244761 Looking for part time job Secretarial / Data Entry / Documentation available every day after 5:00 pm Friday / Saturday full day area preferred Ruwi/ CBD/ MBD / Al Khuwair. Contact: 90414827

TOURS & TRAVELS Indian male,23 years, BBA in Aviation operation and Internship from Air India SATS, as a lead assistant at Delhi Airport- Asiana Airlines also having sales & business development experience. Now on visit visa. Looking for a suitable placement. Contact: 98381814.

MISCELLANEOUS

Male, Electrical Engineer, 4 years of experience in India /Oman. NOC available. Contact Mob: 94579857, Email: zahirpb@gmail.com,

Fire & Safety Technician, 22 Years old, Indian expatriate seeking for a suitable placement. 2 years of experience. Ready for immediate joining. Please Contact : +968-97682273, Email: maniavbah555@gmail.com

Indian Male, 22, Diploma in Automobile Engineering (DC), Experience In Restaurant Management and in sales looking for suitable position.

Contact: 90801420, Email: anwaar223969@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

Mathematics Lecturer Indian Female, M. Phil in Mathematics with 5 years of experience in school and colleges. Now in Oman on Visit Visa. Contact- 92119428, 96714746

Indian female 23 ORACLE ERP Technical consultant 2+exp skills: oaf, forms reports and bipublisher.

Contact - 91156571 email: ramyaoracleapps02@gmail.com

Indian female 23 Oracle ERP technical consultant 2+exp skills: oaf, forms & reports, bipublisher email: ramyaoracleapps02@gmail. com, Contact: 91156571

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

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.

4 Years experience as Electronics Service Engineer. Knowledge in all type of Electronics items, looking for suitable placement.

GSM- 99105043 Female Architect on visiting visa, two years’ experience, graduated from School of Planning and Architecture (under MHRD). Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup and creative visualization. Email saatvika.frozenmusic@gmail.com.

Contact 00968-94057427.

INDIAN male, 33 yrs, BSC Chemistry 8years, experience as Medical Representative In Zydus company in India, seeking suitable Job. Contact -00919505671750, Email;bbroshini53@gmail.com Electronic Systems Engineer (UK Graduate) with skills in Robotics, Programming Languages, IC, PCB Design seeking suitable position.

Indian female on Visit Visa.

Contact: 97848075 s.dinesh1508@gmail.com

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

Indian male, Civil Engineer (Diploma) having 5Year exp. in oman both construction &Consultancy with valid oman D/L, seeking suitable job. Contact: 96057857, Email Id: srsakku&gmail.Com

Indian male, 28 YEARS Msc Bed Chemistry 2 years, experience In Teaching In India seeking suitable Job. Mob No-00919505671750, Email;bbroshini53@gmail.com

Indian, Keralite, female, M.Com, Montessori trained now on family visa seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 93101269 Email: sreeja.l.u@gmail.com

Indian female MCA, seeking placement in IT, Admin.

Contact: 94133849 Fresh Mechanical Engineer B.Tech with Omani driving license on visit, seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 99417584 / 97792809

SITUATION WANTED

Indian male, 24 yrs Civil Engineering Graduate, on visit visa looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 92724814 Indian male, 25 years old, (exp.)

Civil Engineer diploma, looking suitable position. Contact: 00919746443745 / 92861980 Electrical Foreman, 25 years experience, Indian male currently in Oman looking for suitable position.

Gsm – 96718013 Email: manikandan1196@gmail.com Indian Male, B.Com + Dip. Logistics 2year experience looking for a job in Accounts/Logistics Field.

Presently on Visit Visa Contact 93884951 Email:mehreenraiz@gmail.com Indian male 25 years- BEComputer Engineer with CISA and CCNA, having 3 years work experience in Oman, valid Omani driving license, seeking for suitable placement in IT companies or Audit companies for IT Audit job, NOC can be obtained.Contact:99253011 4years and 7months experienced Female seeking job related to Office Job, Data Entry and Desktop Administration. Completed diploma in Computer Science.

Contact: 94653264

MISCELLANEOUS Master in Aeronautical engineering (PhD) having 4 years experience. Seeking job in universities, colleges, schools and industries.

Contact 98259462 binoaero87@gmail.com Indian Male 30 year GCC driving license and past experience as project coordinator looking for a suitable position. Project coordination, Sales executive, marketing executive or any other suitable post. Contact -97070427 Master in Aeronautical Engineering (PhD) having 4 years experience. Seeking job in universities, colleges, schools and industries.

Contact 98259462 binoaero87@gmail.com Qualified banking & Accounts management profesional seeking suitable job opportunities. Currently working in India with ICIC Bank.

Email: sheemoljohn@rediffmail.com Contact# 919755550181 Mechanical Engineer 3 years of experience in HVAC mechanical engineer one year experience in Auto Cad B.E (mechanical engineering) revit mep, auto cad, stcw, huet.mobile: +97430384909 email: kijomonc@gmail.com Indian Male 24 years, HSE , 3 years Experienced as WELDING SUPERVISOR, PIPE FITTER, NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST, ASNT-NDT level II, per SNT-TC-LA (Radiographic Testing (RT)Penetrate testing (PT) Magnetic Particle Testing(MT)Ultrasonic Testing (UT)RTFI, looking for a suitable job. Contact 99334770 Indian Male, 22, Experienced, Looking for job in sales (no DL).

Contact: 90801420; Email: anwaar223969@gmail.com Part- Time Accountant, well experience senior accountant, doing all type of accounting works, Finalization, Budgeting available.

Contact: 98803439 Indian Driver, with Oman driving license having 10 years experience in Oman, looking for suitable positions. Contact-91519047

Indian male 21, Graduate in commerce (B.com ) having 2 years of experience in cash counter (National trading & spare parts)looking for a suitable placement on a visit visa. Contact 95919647, 94245753/ uzairzain786@gmail.com Project Engineer, Mechanical 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 25, Indian female (BCA- Computer Application). 1yr experience as teacher and graphic designer.

Knowledge in Photoshop, illustrator, in design. Looking for suitable job in office administration, teaching and graphic designing.

Contact - 98426509 Filipino Cabin steward / Linen vallet is looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: +968 91065438 or email: blonglive@gmail.com Indian male Administrative officer Four years experience in same field. Well known MS office tools, Specialization in handling back office operations, inter office correspondence, confidential mails, Quotations, Monthly billing.

Searching for suitable job in Oman.

Contact: +91 9750572088/ E-mail id: vijaypmk99@gmail.com Indian male network cabling technician (19-years gulf experience) seeking for suitable placement.

Contact: 0091-8089909265 (India) email: mohithavp@gmail.com Indian male Accountant 2.5 years exp in Oman with valid D/L NOC available. Contact: 98870112 HSE Engineer, Indian male 5 years experience in Oil & Gas. Working in Shclumberger, NEBOSH, IOSH, & NDT Certified, M Tech in HSE. Contact-krish.569@gmail.com +91 9867016808 Indian male MBA, 24 yrs having experience in Sales & marketing seeks suitable placement.

Contact GSM: 93833563 email: arundulala@gmail.com.

Indian Male, 23, BBA Graduate, fresher, no D/L, looking for a suitable job. Contact: 94032041; Email: azzamsiddique1@gmail.com Indian male, 24 yrs, B. Com Graduate more than 1 year experienced in accounts planning to come for a family visit in oman seeking for a suitable placement.

Contact 99334770/ 99743709 Indian male 33 years, B.Com, having 6 years experience in Oman.

Tally & ERP looking for suitable placement. Mobile no :98492921 Mechanical Engineer, Indian, (B.E.) on visit visa, seeking suitable post. Contact no: 99534733 email: rajesh92prince@gmail.com Economics Specialist: Female , MA & M.Phil/PhD_ in ECONOMICS . 10 years experience Banking/ Lecturer/Customer Service/Trainer currently Looking for job Call: 97457248 Female Architect on visiting visa, two years’ experience, graduated from School of Planning and Architecture (under MHRD). Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup and creative visualization. Email saatvika.frozenmusic@gmail.com.

Contact 00968-94057427.

Economist: Female, MA & M. Phil/ PhD_ in ECONOMICS. 10 years experience Banking/Lecturer/ Customer Service/Trainer, currently looking for job contact: 97457248 Indian Architectural Engineer with 2.5 yrs experience in architectural consultancy firms, currently on visit visa, looking for suitable placement Contact no: +96894955793 hassanfaizalthariq@gmail.com.

Indian male electrician (EEE), 2 years good working experience searching for suitable job. Gmail id ; antonyajin15@gmail.com, Contact; 918148336160 / 918300136160 Indian male Electrician(EEE) 2 years good working experience searching for suitable job. mail ; antonyajin15@gmail.com, Contact; 918148336160 / 918300136160

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SITUATION WANTED Indian male, 44 Years, Plumbing Supervisor, holding Omani Driving license, having 14 Years of experience in Oman and 8 years in India.

Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 95154414 Email- pthariff@yahoo.com Indian female having D/L with 12 years experience in corporate / retail sales & B/D. Looking for a suitable job in training / IT / Education companies. Contact: 91751077 Email: alamelusara@hotmail.com Chief Accountant, well experienced available.Contact: 95598477 Indian male 27 yrs, MBA finance with 4 years experience currently in Muscat on visit visa seeking suitable placement in finance / admin.

Contact: 90921724 Indian male 43 yrs accountant presently on tourist visa looking for suitable placement in a company 18yrs experience in managing finance in Indian and abroad.

Contact 90190648 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 Sales & Marketing executive MBA with 3 years exp , 6 months exp in Oman with NOC , looking for suitable placement. Contact: 91345727 Sales & Marketing Executive Indian national with valid Omani D/L with good command of languages, 18 yrs exp in Middle East. Looking for suitable placement. #98103829 Indian male 1.5 yrs exp a sales & merchandising in Oman looking for best opportunity NOC available.

Contact: 93039342 Indian male 5+ years of experience as a sales & marketing executive with valid Oman D/L. #95434902 Indian female MCA having 3 yrs experience in teaching looking for any suitable job in reputed organic station on visit skilled in programming language VB, JAVA ,C,C,TT & also WEB development.

Contact 90595322 Indian male 4 years experience in IT as programmer / Web support / CCNA / Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact: 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer 2 years experience as HVAC design & drafting, CAD, MEP Engg.

Contact: 90150913 Civil Engineer with 6+ years in Supervision designing & Q.C expert in much civil softwares, NOC available. Contact: 90719263 Accountant male Indian, 2 years experience, doing accounts in tally & excel seeks suitable job.

EMAIL – regin1690@gmail.com, Contact +91 7373387282

Indian male (B.E) Quality Controller and Supervising. 3 year good working experience. Better knowledge in quality control technique.

Searching for suitable job. Mail: muthujagadeeshjkm@gmail.com, Contact: GSM : +91 9786418033 / 968 91894487

Sr. Accountant, WITH Oman D/L & 8.5 yrs exp, 7.5 yrs Oman & 1 yr India in manufacturing, trading & contracting Cos, independently handling all accounting, finance, banking, L/C, import, export & finalization seeks placement, srjob12@gmail.com

Regin Accountant male Indian, 2 years experience doing accounts in tally and excel searching for suitable job. No : +91 7373387282 EMAIL – regin1690@gmail.com,

B.E. (Mechanical) 12years industrial sales one year Muscat experience, Presently in India, Immediately ready to join. Contact :917338899372 , email id : ganesh2008sep@gmail.com

Indian male, 25 yrs, more than 5 years experience in Dubai, Looking for a suitable placement for jobs related to sales, marketing, coordination and support. #95140445, syedfaraz97681@gmail.com Indian Male, Post graduate with 10yrs experience in Gulf & 4.6yrs in Oil & Gas experience with SAP and ERP exposure. Finalization, MIS, Auditing, Budgeting, AP &AR, Tax, etc., with Oman D/L seeking suitable placement. NOC available.

Contact: 91743376 Pakistani Male, Land Surveyor with work experience in Dubai Seeks suitable job in Oman.

Contact 94347288 Indian Male, 23, BBA graduate, fresher, looking for a job in sales (indoor). No driving license.

Contact: 94032041 Mail: azzamsiddique1@gmail.com Indian Male, 24, B.Com Graduate with 1 year experience in Oman looking for a job in accounting.

Contact – 96619348 Indian male electrician(EEE ).

Two years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail ; antonyajin15@gmail.com.

Antony Ajin.G, Contact: 91 8148336160 / 91 8300136160 Indian male 24 ,B.E ( E.C.E ) graduate with 3 years of experience in the fields of BMS ,Low current systems and has good knowledge of HV and LV, currently working in Oman, NOC Available.

Contact : 94737033, mail : mohdmuhafez45@gmail.com Indian male, M.Com, 7 years Oman experience in the field of accounts and valid oman driving license & NOC. Good knowledge in SAP, Tally, Oracle, MS office and Excel seeks suitable placement.

Contact 92859733 Indian Male, Post graduate with 10yrs experience in gulf & 4.6yrs in Oil & Gas experience with SAP and ERP exposure. Finalisation, MIS, Auditing, Budgeting, AP &AR, Tax, etc., with Oman D/L seeking suitable placement. NOC available.

Contact: 91743376 Sri Lankan female, 27 years, qualified English Language professional with 6 years of lecturing, managerial, marketing experience, seeking suitable position in education industry.

Contact (+968) 93017330, (+968) 98445287/ wijayawardane.bhagya@gmail.com

IT professional, B.E. in IT, CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, 3yrs exp. in IT, valid Omani D/L seeking suitable placement in IT/Network/Server support/Retail sales.

Contact 91496939 Looking for a part time accounting job, additional experience in admin & store - purchase. #99196621 ACCA affiliate, B.Sc Degree holder, 3 years experience in audit and finance at Big 6, Male, Looking for suitable placement. NOC release available. Contact:95140445, a.saran891@gmail.com Indian Male 47 years MBA-Operations Management with total 25 Yrs exp inclusive of 9 yrs in Oil & Gas sector in Oman, having valid Omani D/L & NOC available , seeks challenging position in SCM/ Logistics/ Procurement in any Sector. GSM-94236414.

Mail id – jayamurli@gmail.com Indian male with 5 year Oman Sales Experience with valid Oman D/L, looking for suitable position.

Mobile:97221624, Email:saileshpkhanna@gmail.com Male, Indian, 25, 5 years experience in Dubai; looking for permanent placement in Oman for jobs related to sales, coordination and marketing. Contact: +971563664701 syed97681@gmail.com Male, 23, with experience in UAE & India, looking for job in sales / marketing. Contact: 94032041 Indian Male, 23, BBA graduate, fresher on visit visa, looking for a job in sales. Contact: 94032041 Mail: azzamsiddique1@gmail.com Procurement/Tender & Contract Procurement /logistics & freight Specialist /Oil Field / petrochemical/ Engineer /MBA /SAP certify / 15yrs Rich Experience/ Import &export Specialist / Oil Field experience/ coordinator / World Wide supplier network /Noc available Looking for challenging Position #97813849, Email Id:vved76@gmail.com Male, 23, with experience in UAE & India, looking for job in sales / marketing. Contact: 94032041 Electrical & Electronics diploma Engineer Indian male 23 years, 2 years experience in Electrical field/good experience in Electronics MCU projects currently in visit visa please do not hesitate to Contact; 93047707 Email: adilm89@gmail.com

Indian male 30 yrs, holding valid driving license, having 5 years of experience in sales, looking for suitable position.

Contact # 90552942/94355626 Indian male Diploma in Electronics, having 3 years of experience in the hardware and networking field, also worked in construction company Mabela for 6 months as supervisor, trying to get driving license. Contact: +96897017866.

Indian Male Accountant. Completed MBA with 1 year experience, good working knowledge in Tally & Excel. Searching for suitable job. Email : jovin8910@gmail. com, Contact : 919715874548 , 918015907437

Business Management Graduate with 12 years of experience in Oman, Worked with catering, medical, IT groups seeks suitable placement in Finance/purchase/ insurance sector, NOC Available.

Email, saima.gangawali@gmail. com, Mob 94258301 Indian male Network Cabling Technician (19-years gulf experience) seeking for suitable placement. mobile no: 0091-8089909265 (India), email: mohithavp@gmail.com Part- Time Accountant, well experienced senior accountant ,capable of doing all type of accounting works up to finalization, Budgeting, Bank financing requirements, taxation work etc available.

Contact : : 98803439

Mechanical Engineer, Indian, Male,5 years experience in GCC & India, looking for permanent placement in Oman. NOC Release Available. Contact: 00968-95140445; noorullahanas@gmail.com Indian Female seeking a job in Back Office and Accountancy, 8+ years proven experience as a dynamic candidate with excellent Excel & Communication skills.

Quick learner and Team player.

Currently on Family Visa.

Contact 94093154, 91746890, Email: joyjohn_hhh@yahoo.com Sri Lankan Male, 31 years. 6 years experience as an Accounts Executive, (Languages can speak Urdu/ Arabic, English written & spoken) . # 99782930/lalindra1st@yahoo.com

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

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Tel: 95244310

SERVICES We Provide Cleaners, Office boys, Cleaning Contracts, General cleaning etc.

Al Mudakhir National Est. LLC Contact : 94277020

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

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Indian male 33 yrs, MBA - HR, worked on Recruitments,Training,Site-HR, Omanisation and development plans of nationals ,10 yrs exp. Seeking a job.

NOC avl. Contact 94179499 saiprasad_18@yahoo.com

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

Window & split unit A.C servicing & repairing. Contact: 99557080

Indian Male, 23, BBA Graduate, Fresher, on visit visa looking for job in sales/marketing.

Contact - 94032041; Email azzamsiddique1@gmail.com Indian male, 30.System administrator/desktop support professional.5 years of GCC exp.

Visa status: visit (Dubai) mob: 00971565598176/ aneeshngr@gmail.com

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Split unit & window unit A.C servicing & maintenance. #96236476

Sudanese male, 5 years experience in supply chain (warehouse management, logistics and procurement) Contact : 90644186

Split unit & widow unit A.C servicing & maintenance.

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GUARANTEED CLEANING: Carpet & sofa shampooing, Contact 99314807/24792998 MARBLE CRYSTALLIZATION restore the original shine of your marble. Contact 24793614/ 99314807 Looking for building cleaning contracts. Contact 97730779 A/C Maintenance & Servicing, Fridge, Washing machine & Dish washer repairing, Painting & Cleaning services, Electrical & plumbing.

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Indian male, 26 years 3 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures Aware of int. Standards, B tech in Mech Engg. Contactrahulkunnath23@gmail.com Mob-00917350860889

Pest control treatments, Ocean center LLC Contact 99344723 Marble crystallization & grinding, cleaning & carpet shampooing.

Ocean center LLC. Contact 99344723

Indian male Electrician(EEE ).

Two years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail id ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Name; Antony Ajin.

G : 918148336160 /918300136160

House shifting packing.

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For any 3d signboard, acrylic works with painting please contact us on 90786240 or follow us in instagram: silver_concepts

Offer!! Treading Gold Facial & Pedicure just for 10 RO, (Home service available) Contact 99619409

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Contact: 92326955 Marble Restoration, Mosaic tiles polishing, carpet shampooing, maintenance. Contact ABU QABAS- 99320217 /24788722

Indian Female 23 Years, Post Graduated in Sanskrit (language), Seeking for Suitable Jobs, (Teaching or Clerical), Knowledge in MS Office, Good Communication Skill Contact 96141317, 94614317, Email: sou93madam@gmail.com

Female Architect on visiting visa, two years’ experience, graduated from School of Planning and Architecture (under MHRD). Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup and creative visualization. Email saatvika.frozenmusic@gmail.com.

Contact 00968-94057427.

TRANSPORTATION Transportation.Contact: 94510847

TRANSPORTATION 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 Transportation. Contact 92015894 Transportation. Contact 94510847

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

Indian female , M.B.A, 8 Yrs of Experience in Oil and Gas industry, Trading & contracting companies. working as an Unit Manager for MNC, HR Coordinator and Office admin for local companies. seeking suitable placement immediately. Contact 99179709.

B.E (Mechanical) 12 years industrial sales, 1 year Muscat experience, presently in India , immediately ready to join. Contact :917338899372 , email id : ganesh2008sep@gmail.com