Times of Oman - October 25, 2016

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October 25, 2016 23 Muharram 1438 AH

FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

At The Opening of The Annual Session of the Council of Oman, 2009

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’

MORNING MINUTE

A bright future of progress and growth, happiness and prosperity can only be built through a high level of determination, sustained commitment and patience, diligence and perseverance. We are confident that the sons and daughters of Oman enjoy more than their fair share of those noble qualities.

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Oman leads region in female empowerment

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Oman is in a much better position on issues related to girls when compared to other countries in the region , the United Nations Population Fund representative in Oman (UNFPA) has said. >A3

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‘SCRAP ‘NOC’ FOR GCC WORK PERMIT’

New venture capital firm launched Hamoud Sangour Al Zadjali, CBO executive president

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With an initial funding of $200 million, the new equity based venture capital firm ‘Oman Technology Fund’ (OTF) was launched yesterday at Tanfeedh headquarters. >A5

Plan to borrow $10b overseas REJIMON K CHIEF REPORTER

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France migrant camp clearing begins

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France began clearing a sprawling migrant camp at Calais on Monday as hundreds gave up on their dreams of reaching Britain, a tantalisingly short sea crossing away. >A12

Productivity, economy’s resilience will rise, argues IMF expert

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: No Objection Certificates should be abolished

by Oman in favour of GCCwide work permits, a leading economist has said as officials gathered to discuss the Sultanate’s future direction.

In an exclusive interview

with Times of Oman Dr Nasser Saidi, a member of the IMF’s Regional Advisory Group for MENA, said dropping NOCs for the GCC permits would allow expatriate workers to move between Gulf countries to respond to the challenges of the new reality of lower oil and gas prices. >A4 z See also >A4 & B1

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MUSCAT: Oman will borrow as much as $10 billion from overseas markets in the next four years to meet its budget deficit, in the aftermath of a severe fall in oil revenues.

These borrowed funds,

BREAST CANCER

App to help bridge doctor-patient gap KHADIJA ALZADJALI

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BP’s Khazzan gas project first phase nears completion

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MUSCAT: Around 25 of Oman’s leading breast cancer specialists, from both government and private hospitals, have worked on an app that could help bridge the gap between doctors and patients.

The Oman Breast Cancer Guide, found on iTunes and in the Google Play store, is a free mobile app that has the potential to change people’s lives and not just women.

Dr Taha Mohsin Al Lawati, oncologist and cancer specialist at the Royal Hospital, said breast cancer affects everyone.

“Starting from 2005, we have had three or four cases of men with breast cancer. The problem with breast cancer in women is that the female is like the spinal cord of the family. When she is sick, the whole family is sick,” Al Lawati said.

The app was originally created to set an international standard for all doctors and hospitals in Oman to

practice by. The first draft was written, then reviewed, then re-written, and reviewed. It took two months to read each draft and around six months to complete.

“In the end, we ended with this protocol, which is suitable and goes with international standards and is based on international recommendations,” Al Lawati stated. After the book was published and more than 1,000 copies distributed, it was decided that it was wiser if the guidelines were available online. >A2

to be received between 2016 and 2020, will include euro bonds, deposits from international institutions and bonds, said Hamoud Sangour Al Zadjali, executive president of the Central Bank of Oman, while speaking at the Outlook Oman Forum here on Monday. >A4

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016

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Passenger from Muscat detained at India airport Chief Reporter MUSCAT: A passenger from Muscat was detained by customs officials at the Rajiv Gandhi In-

ternational Airport in Hyderabad, India, for allegedly smuggling 1.3 kg gold worth nearly OMR23,566 concealed in a body cavity. Air Intelligence Unit officials checked

him on-board a flight from Muscat to Chennai via Hyderabad.“He was found carrying seven gold bars total weighing 1,349 grams,” a senior customs official said.

3 arrested over killing of gazelles Wildlife Conservation Unit’s officers at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs took action as Arabian Gazelles are amongst the protected species

Times News Service MUSCAT: Three hunters were arrested on Friday and charged with allegedly killing Arabian

gazelles in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate.

The suspects were arrested by officers from the Wildlife Conservation Unit at the Ministry of En-

S I G N U M V I R T U T I S AWA R D

vironment and Climate Affairs.

According to Royal Decree 6/2003 regarding the Wildlife Conservation Law, Article 15b states that those who deliberately kill, hunt or smuggle any protected animal or bird shall be imprisoned for no less than six months and not more than five years and be issued a fine not less than OMR1,000 and not more than OMR5,000, or receive either of these punishments. The protected animals include the Arabian Oryx, Arabian Leopard, Arabian Tahr, Sand Gazelle, Nubian Ibex, Striped Hyena, Arabian Gazelle, Houbara Bustard and the Caracal.

I N N O VAT I O N

for Oman Air bags A1 App patients best airline award < FROM

RECOGNITION: The national flag carrier has been awarded the

Signum Virtutis Award (The Seal of Excellence) by the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2016, after being voted the best airline in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman Air has been recognised as the best airline in the Middle East, Africa and Europe, among leading international airlines across the world.

The national flag carrier has been awarded the Signum Virtutis Award (The Seal of Excellence) by the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2016, after being voted the best airline in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

Commenting on the award, Paul Gregorowitsch, Oman Air

chief, said, “At Oman Air we are constantly striving ‘to become the best’, and it is immensely gratifying and motivating that we are now recognized as such.”

“Oman Air is a successful, sustainable company of the highest quality, and is seen to be setting standards when it comes to product and on board experience. The European market is incredibly important to us, and awards like these demonstrate that we are recognised as offering the best possible product when it comes to flying from Europe,” he added, after accepting the award.

“Everybody in Oman is coming and going, whether for training or studies, people are resigning and what not. But having it on the Ministry of Health’s website was difficult to get to, so we decided to have it as an app.”

Not only is the app a guideline for medical professionals, but for the public as well. By navigating the app, people are guided through step-by-step procedures, including diagnosis, surgery and even post therapy.

“Is there anything more important than health? We said, let’s give it to the people to have at their fingertips. So when we have a patient diagnosed with breast cancer, at least they will have something that is dependable. Unlike other apps, this is an app that has been created by the best in the field and the best in the country,” Al Lawati noted.

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Oman leads region in female empowerment GENDER DISPARITY As opposed to other

countries in the region, Oman is in a

Nine out of 10 girls aged 10 in the world today live in developing countries, and one in five lives in one of the world’s least developed countries.

much better position

when it comes to issues related to girls, says United Nations Population Fund official

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deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman is in a much better position on issues related to girls when compared to other countries in the region, the United Nations Population Fund representative in Oman (UNFPA) has said.

Speaking on the sidelines of the GCC launch of UNFPAs annual report, which is themed around development of ten year old girls, Asr Ahmed Tososn, UNFPA representative to Oman, said that girls faced several handicaps in the region and beyond.

“Girls are less likely than boys to complete schooling and more likely to face forced marriage, child labour, female genital mutilation and other undermining practices,” he said.

Gender inequality “More than half of the world’s 60 million 10-year-old girls live in the 48 countries with the worst gender inequality. “$21 billion a year dividend for developing countries can be unlocked if all 10-year-old girls com-

plete secondary education.”

As opposed to other countries in the region, Ahmed says that Oman is in a much better position when it comes to these issues, “We don’t think there is such problem in Oman, however it does exist in other countries in the region especially in countries with humanitarian crisis.

Arab region “In the Arab region, there are so many countries which are undergoing serious humanitarian crisis and it seems that the challenges related to young girls actually become worse by humanitarian crisis, simply because of the lack of rule of law, lack of social safety net, there is no more awareness.

NGOs are more or less dysfunctional, so these are some of the challenges characterised with crisis in the Arab region.”

He also said that Oman is a role model to other countries in the development of its health sector.

Health sector role model “I think Oman is actually been a role model when it comes to the health sector, for example the health coverage in the country.

Oman is a wide country, area wise

Each year of education delivers an additional 11.7 per cent rise in wages in later life for girls (compared with 9.6 per cent for men). Yet, 16 million girls aged 6 to 11 will never start school.

For boys this number is halved.

If all the 10-year-old girls who dropped out of school in developing countries, or never attended one, were to complete secondary education, their annual economic contribution would be $21 billion.

Ten per cent of 5-to14 year-old girls do more than 28 hours of household chores per week, twice the number for boys. Three in four female child labourers are unpaid.

Every day, an estimated 47,700 girls are at risk of being married before age 18.

and compared with many countries in the region, it has been cited time and time again as a country that has achieved a lot of breakthroughs in the health sector.

“So this is one area, another area is when it comes to statistics, I think Oman has achieved a lot of progress in statistics, data

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analysis, documentation, and so on that enables decision makers to receive the right information at the right time,” said Asr Ahmed Tososn, UNFPA representative to Oman.

Highlighting some of the important points from the UNFPA State of World Population 2016 report Tososn said that main theme is investing in 10-year-old girls, which could yield huge demographic dividend, pump billions into national economies Great potential “We have been working in Oman for a while now, the office opened in the year 2006 and we have been actively working on all the sectors- which are basic parts of our mandate - our mandate covers four areas- reproductive health, population development, statistics and census and so on, and youth development and women empowerment, and through our work, we haven’t detected any issue which exists in Oman which needs to be addressed by our organisation.” “There is a lot of potential in Omani youth and pop in general and these potential are being harvested to a great extent by the available resource provided by the government.”

Assistance UNFPA helps the governments to generate gender segregated data which helps them to take decisions and draw policies that help girls achieve their potentials.

It also provides technical assistance to mainstream gender equality and provides women with the needed life skills through programmes conducted in more than 150 countries all over the world.

UNFPA state of the world report indicates that the challenge now is to scale up these interventions to reach more girls, especially the poorest and most vulnerable, by age 10.

32,657 register on Monday for campaign To include their names in His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s portrait for the 46th National day, 32,657 people registered yesterday. On Facebook, 84,000 people viewed it while the website recorded 5,200 page views.

GCC

Oman participates in housing meet RIYADH: Oman took part in the preparatory meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) housing undersecretaries, which was held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh yesterday.

The Sultanate’s delegation was led by Eng. Saif bin Amer Al Shaqsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Housing. Several topics related to the joint housing work were discussed at the meeting. -ONA

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016

OMAN OUTLOOK Oman looks to leverage public-private ventures Plan being made to transfer current government assets to the private sector, besides offering innovative ways of financing infrastructure projects

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businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman’s government is taking major steps to attract private investment to develop several sectors, especially infrastructure and real-estate projects, under the public-private-partnership (PPP) framework.

The government is also planning to transfer current government assets to the private sector, besides offering innovative ways of financing infrastructure projects.

Also, the authorities will establish a separate agency as a one-stop-shop to speed up PPP schemes as the government is lacking funds in view of slumping oil revenue, said Dr Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, minister of Commerce and Industry in his keynote address at the Outlook Oman Forum here on Monday.

The minister reinforced that the private sector’s role is the backbone of Oman’s ninth five-year development plan, the last of the series of five-year plans for Vision 2020, which aims to achieve the goal of economic diversification and the government is focused on establishing the PPP framework to solve the funding challenge and attract much-needed investment.

“Tight budgets like these provide an opportunity for PPPs and private sector ownership and finance. Indeed, it is international practice that many of these projects can be designed, built and/ or operated by the private sector,” said Al Sunaidy.

There is a need for changes in the laws, the tendering process and the corporate governance legislatives in order to pave the way for a true shift and adequate transfer of assets from the government

ARTICULATING A VISION: The authorities will establish a separate agency as a one-stop-shop to

speed up public-private-partnership schemes as the government is lacking funds in view of slumping oil revenue, said Dr Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, minister of Commerce and Industry in his keynote address at the Outlook Oman Forum here on Monday. – Talib Al Wahaibi/Times of Oman

to the private sector. It is also vital for Oman, like other oil and gas exporting countries, to speed up the implementation of programmes promoting the non-oil sector.

OMR1.2b paid to contractors The minister further said that nearly half of the OMR9 billion projects outlined in the five-year plan have already been allocated funds, and have an expected completion target this year and the next two years.

By the end of September this year, nearly OMR1.2 billion was paid to contractors by the Ministry of Finance.

Almost half of these government projects represented roads, airports and projects in the ports sector; 16 per cent represented projects in the education, healthcare and training sectors; 10 per cent are related to the housing sector. About 8 per cent of such projects are in the area of electricity, water and water dams.

All of this must progress in line with the government continuing to invest in maintaining oil and gas production capacity.

Oil production is stable at nearly one million barrels a day, while the country is implementing one of the world’s most ambitious tight gas development projects in collaboration with an international partner. Besides, for the longterm security of supply, Oman is building a large crude oil storage

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Tanfeedh recommendations Commenting on the progress made in the National Programme for Enhancing Economic Diversification (Tanfeedh), Al Sunaidy said; “Over 250 government officials, private representatives of Majlis Oman, private sector leaders, experts, with many talented young entrepreneurs have been meeting since then on an almost daily basis at what is called the Labs.

“The objective is to expedite the process of diversifying Oman’s GDP away from oil, while creating sustainable jobs for Omanis at the same time. At this stage, the focus is on manufacturing, tourism, logistics, as well as the two enablers, namely, finance and human capital development. The result has so far been very encouraging and very promising.”

The Tanfeed Labs have identified a number of projects that are ready to be implemented in manufacturing, tourism and logistics, while offering innovative ways of financing infrastructure projects,

including PPPs and the transfer of current government assets to the private sector. This work will continue to cover the remaining two main sectors fisheries and minerals, as identified in the 9th Five Year Development Plan.

Waterfront development The minister also noted that one of Oman’s keynote projects is the Mina Al Sultan Qaboos Waterfront development in Mattrahis and is expected to be launched for investment next month. Work on this ambitious scheme is expected to begin next year.

Besides manufacturing, logistics and tourism, the fishery sector is expected to grow by more than double from 200,000 tonnes to more than 400,000 tonnes by 2020.

The minerals sector now contributes less than 1 per cent to the GDP, with great potential to grow in the coming years, based on an easing of regulation, the discovery of sizeable reserves of copper, rare earth and gypsum.

Initial feasibility studies already discussed in the Tanfeedh Labs indicated a very good return-oninvestment for a train section connecting large mineral deposits in the Governorate of Dhofar and Al Wasta to Port Duqum, as well as connecting other deposits from Al Dhahira to the Port of Sohar. Such feasibility studies are now under detailed scrutiny.

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His comments came as senior dignitaries gathered for the Outlook Oman 2016 conference, at which Mohsin bin Khamis Al Balushi, advisor to the Minister of Commerce and Industry, said ‘changes are coming’ and insisted the government ‘is listening’.

Dr Saidi said: “My policy recommendation is that the Kafala system be abolished at the GCC level and that labour market regulations such as work permits be harmonised, allowing expatriate workers to move between the GCC countries.

“The Kafala system should be removed and replaced with a regulated, government worker permit model.

“This would raise economic productivity, improve the resilience of the economy to both domestic and foreign shocks, as well as foster greater economic diversification. The reform would make the labour market more attractive both for businesses and their workers, attract the knowledge workers needed for knowledge-based activities and provide incentives for investment in human capital.

Dr Saidi was speaking on the day Outlook Oman 2016 opened in Muscat. The conference outlined Oman’s private sector vision for the future.

Mohsin bin Khamis Al Balushi, speaking on the sidelines of the conference, said announcements in both the labour law and foreign investment law are in the pipeline.

“The government is listening to the requests from the private sector on NOC and other reforms required in laws to attract investment. It is considering the requests. It is a positive sign. Government is not closing the door... it is very important… No doubt people will see the result. Change is coming.

“In the region revolutionary sorts of decisions have been taken by countries. If I am positioning my country to attract regional or international investment I have to be better than them or at least equal to them. The change is coming.”

Al Balushi was referring to moves by GCC members such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which eased the labour law in order to provide more mobility for foreign workers, and Qatar which on December 13 will introduce with a new labour law which will be more labour friendly without NOC options.

Dr Saidi, also Co-Chair of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development’s

ATT R AC T I N G B U S I N E S S E S

Large budget deficit due to oil price dip

“Since last year, a steep fall in oil prices has caused a large deficit in the budget. The government has to look for ways to meet these challenges – reduce expenditures on the one side and look for avenues of funds,” added the CBO chief. Al Zadjali said that as much as 60-70 per cent of the budget deficit will be met by way of external borrowings, while allocations from the State General Reserve Fund (SGRF) will also help reduce the deficit. “A large portion of the deficit will be covered by external borrowing.”

Also, the government will raise funds by way of development bonds and a sukuk in the domestic market to meet the budget deficit. There are several favourable factors allowing Oman to borrow money from overseas markets, which include low interest rates, a desire among foreign lenders to park their funds in Oman, and the reputation of the Sultanate’s government among overseas lenders.

“The drop in oil prices has caused challenges in managing the fiscal position of the country. Several initiatives have been taken by the government to overcome these challenges,” noted the CBO chief.

He noted that the government has paid most of the dues owed to contractors.

“It may be there are some outstanding amounts. So, we have told the banks to be a little flex-

terminal near Duqm.

Further expansions are under way at industrial estates in Sohar, Salalah and Duqm. “This will encompass expansions of established large scale manufacturing, as well as a new generation of projects that will create output, employment and opportunities for the private sector,” added Al Sunaidy.

NOC ISSUE

Oman’s debt-togross domestic product (GDP) ratio, a common parameter used for measuring the indebtedness of a country, is low compared to other developing countries

ible on their payments to their clients, main contractors, and sub-contractors. And we have allowed them to give some sort of grace period for these accounts,” added Al Zadjali.

The CBO chief also said that the central bank has developed new regulations and directives to ensure healthy credit growth, in a move to support the private sector. Al Zadjali added that the non-performing loan ratio of Omani banks is very low, while the provision against such loans is very high. “The banking sector is in a good position to support economic development,” he said.

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Omran executives court Chinese investors at summit Times News Service MUSCAT: Omran’s top executives are meeting Chinese investors to drum up more investment in Oman.

This comes after Chinese buyers made US$52 billion of purchases in the international residential property market in 2014.

Omran executives are meeting Chinese agents to form alliances at the Juwai China Agent Summit in Beijing, which is taking place this week.

This is the only event in China that provides instant on-theground sales channels, allowing Omran to network with Chinese property players and learn from industry experts about how to market to Chinese overseas property buyers.

The Omran team will meet potential investors to discuss the connection between Oman’s up and coming new real-estate developments and Chinese investor interest in the Sultanate.

Key projects The Mina Al Sultan Qaboos Waterfront and Saraya Bandar Jissah are two key projects that will be showcased at the event.With China’s ambitious approach to forging a new silk road under the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative there is significant opportunity for Oman to attract Chinese investment.

With Omran behind some of the Sultanate’s flagship master planned real-estate projects, and Oman earmarked as a destina-

(OECD) MENA Corporate Governance Working Group, added: “The Kafala or sponsorship system which governs both the labour market and foreign direct investment are anachronistic systems that clash with the outward oriented, liberal policies pursued by the GCC countries and are intended to attract investment and people in order to serve the primary objective of economic diversification and growth of the non-oil economy.

“The labour Kafala system was originally intended to monitor and control migrant and temporary workers. It now acts as a major distortion in the labour market of Oman and other GCC countries (though Bahrain scrapped the system in 2009) that severely restricts labour mobility, lends itself to abuse of workers’ rights and makes the market less attractive to high skill, high knowledge workers.

“Workers and their employers do not have much incentive to invest in on-the-job training and upgrading of skills, since the workers are confined to working for their sponsor.

“The Kafala system means that the economy is more vulnerable and less resilient to shocks than if labour were free to move between different sectors and activities.”

Recently, Al Saadi said that NOCs in Oman “will be removed”.

“We will remove the NOC option. The plan is being considered seriously,” the advisor had said.

Another advisor to the Minister of Manpower had also confirmed that multi-agency meetings between ministries and the Royal Oman Police (ROP) are on over the NOC requirement for expat workers in Oman.

Mohammed Khaldi, a trade unionist in Oman, said: “The current sponsorship system should be either removed or reformed. It is not helping the workers. It has to change.”

The trade unionist added that the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) option for expatriates should be removed.

“We are aware that the NOC is used as a tool of exploitation.

It should be removed or certain changes have to be made,” the trade unionist added.

Currently, expat workers must possess a NOC to change jobs in Oman. Expatriate employees who wish to quit a job in Oman and return to join a new company have to procure a NOC from their employer.

Without it, the current law prevents the expatriate from returning to Oman for two years.

tion on the ‘Twenty-First Century Maritime Silk Road’, the synergies between the two countries imply robust opportunities for using Chinese investment to bolster development in Oman.

Wealth managers The event also brings together Omran executives and major Chinese real-estate agents and wealth managers. Omran will discuss why Oman is a perfect location for the Chinese to go on holiday and own holiday homes, with residency rights available once property is purchased.

Commenting on this participation, Omran chief executive officer James Wilson said: “Chinese investors have a significant appetite for real estate investment, and Oman is a market, which offers a compelling investment proposition due to the variety of major developments underway.

Synergy “Oman is already a country linked to China by its ‘Twenty-First Century Maritime Silk Road,’ which underlines the discussions we have already had regarding the synergy between Oman’s offering as a unique destination and Chinese interest in investing to develop the latest property projects in up and coming markets,” he added.

“In the past few years, Chinese buyers have started to make their presence felt on the global property market, snapping up everything from luxurious trophy homes to

more modest condominiums and investment opportunities.

For many Chinese, global property investment is an emerging opportunity, which until recently was out of reach, but with forecasts that will see 100 million upper-middle-class, 3.88 million high-net-worth and 280 million affluent Chinese by 2020, Omran must invest in this new market,” Wilson concluded. Omran’s presence at the summit will also offer Chinese investors an insight into the Sultanate’s tourism and real estate offerings, covering its mixed-use developments, luxury hotel proposition, attractions and cultural sites.

Enhance collaboration The strategic visit also creates the first steps to further increasing Chinese visitor numbers.

Hafidh Al Hadhrami, asset manager at Omran, commented: “We’re looking to capitalise on partnerships, events and investment opportunities, while seeking to enhance collaboration.

Omran has an ambitious strategy to support Oman’s tourism development drive, and real estate plays a major part in that–real estate sales underpin tourism destinations, so we want to ensure Chinese investment plays an important role in the push to develop Oman’s economy through the expansion of major mixed-use real estate and tourism projects. The Chinese consumers like to visit cultural and heritage attractions, so Oman is ideal.”

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chiefreporter@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Rail network plans to connect Oman and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have slowed, a senior official from the Sohar Freezone said.

“Rail network plans have slowed down a bit. But if other countries come forward to take it further, then Oman will cooperate,” Jamil Aziz, chief executive officer of the Sohar Freezone, said.

“If the rail network comes true, then Oman will benefit a lot because the network’s starting and finishing point will be in Oman,” the official said, adding that Sohar will be at the doorstep of the GCC market.

Meanwhile, Mark Rudman, acting project director from Hill International, said rail network plans are still on the cards.

Three years Recently, there were reports that the deadline for the GCC rail network has been moved back three years to 2021.

Quoting United Arab Emirates’ Minister for Infrastructure Development, Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, who also chairs the Federal Transport Authority’s Land and Maritime arm, there were reports that the rail network could move again, depending on the appetite within each member state for bringing the project forward.

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tariqh@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: With an initial funding of $200 million, the new equity-based venture capital firm ‘Oman Technology Fund’ (OTF) was launched yesterday at Tanfeedh headquarters.

OTF is a technology focused venture capital fund which will invest in emerging technology enterprises.

The Oman Investment Fund, a majority-owned company, will be used as a medium to invest and nurture start ups which, in turn, will benefit the Omani economy by delivering sustainable economic bonuses.

Regarding the fund, Sheikh Ahmad Al Nabhani, CEO of Oman Investment Fund, said, “OTF has been established with the aim of positioning Oman as the leading tech hub in the Middle East, and to achieve this by investing in emerging high growth potential tech enterprises in the wider region and Oman.”

According to the Government’s ninth five year plan, technology and innovation are identified as an important aspect to assure Oman’s economic competi-

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TECH HUB: The Oman Investment Fund, a majority-owned

company, will be used as a medium to invest and nurture start ups which, in turn, will benefit the Omani economy by delivering sustainable economic bonuses.

tiveness, along with their environmental, social and cultural well-being.

Apart from investing in only Small and Medium Enterprises, Al Nabhani stated that focusing investments on technological universities and colleges is also a factor in aiding the government in sustaining the economy.

There is a certain criteria that start ups or emerging enterprises must follow to be eligible for the OTF, or to raise more capital, in which they need to be a technology related establishment, be able to achieve a high standing, as well as have a large market demand for the product or service they want to sell. Additionally, they should have a strong and complete administrative team and be related to the Sultanate.

OTF invested in three micro funds, in partnership with three globally recognized venture capi-

tal firms that specialize in the growing tech sector and operate as seed capital investors and startup accelerators for high growth technology enterprises.

The firms are Atlantic Bridge Capital based in Ireland, as well as 500 Startups and Techstars Ventures based in Silicon Valley and Colorado, respectively, in the United States.

Detailing the strategic approach for the new fund, Yousuf Al Harthi, CEO of OTF said, “Through its micro funding arm, OTF sees its role as being a bridge between entrepreneurs and investors; acting as a springboard or accelerator that can take ideas to the next level.

“The OTF and the micro funds will set up a Knowledge Oasis where entrepreneurs will be invited to base themselves, and then have access to a complete range of expertise and advice,” he added.

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tariqh@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Promoting Omani artists, the Oman Society for Fine Arts (OSFA) held the 20th annual Youth Art Exhibition, where artists were also rewarded for winning a competition leading up to the exhibit.

The exhibition was held under the patronage of Air Vice Marshal Matar Ali Al Obaidani, commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman, who honoured artists as they won a competition organised ahead of the exhibition.

Kifah Al Mazroui won the first prize, followed by Fahad Al Maamari and Yusra Muqbail, who won second and third prizes, respectively.

Mazin Al Maamari and Bushra Al Zuhaimi both won the judges prize, while Amal Suleiman won an honour award for the Sultanate’s residents.

The grand prize went to Majid Al Badi.

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prising paintings, etchings, handicraft, sculptures, photography and graphic design from 48 artists.

The exhibition is considered one of the most important annual events that enhances competition and develops talent, artistic capabilities and encourages a competitive atmosphere for the artists to always improve themselves.

Maryam Al Zadjali, manager of OSFA said, “OSFA will continue to promote Omani artists and their creations locally and inter-

nationally by injecting the spirit of competition, challenge and creativity.”

The exhibition will also display 90 art pieces comprising paintings, etchings, handicraft, sculptures, photography and graphic design from 48 artists.

“The exhibition hall is a platform to showcase the richness of Omani culture,” noted Al Zadjali.

MUSCAT: A first place prize was awarded to the Human Resources and Administration Department of the Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC) recently for the development of their workforce.

The Middle East Society of Human Resource Management Award 2016, under the category of learning Talent Management, was awarded to the Human Resources and Administration Department at OAMC for their hard work in recruitment, learning and development of their staff, especially the youth.

Ali Al Eisri, training and development manager, OAMC, was happy about the award and the goal that was achieved by his department and the company; however, he said the true result of success is elsewhere.

“For us the true result will be evident when we open the Muscat International Airport successfully as we opened the Salalah Airport successfully with Omani talent and Omani youth,” said Al Eisri.

He added that OAMC always looks to recruit young graduates from university and colleges, where the company trains and develops them from scratch to bring out the next generation of Omani youth employees.

“It starts from the recruitment stage, not only from the development stage. When we recruit, we recruit attitude more than skills and the knowledge of individuals because the only place to work at the airport is in the airport (itself ).

We don’t have any other resource to get people from,” explained Al Eisry. “So we recruit the youth and young graduates and we start to develop them from scratch. We inject a lot of development and hands-on training,” he added.

He also added that recruits will go through a series of tests and be given assignments to complete and present it before the management team in order to earn a position within OAMC.

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OMAN OCCI

Omani-Lebanese forum organised MUSCAT: Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon, yesterday organised the Omani-Lebanese Business Forum. The forum aims at presenting investment opportunities and organizing B2B meetings among Omani and Lebanese businessmen.

Said bin Saleh Al Kiyoumi, OCCI Chairman gave a speech during which he said that the initiative of organising the Lebanese Week in Muscat comes as part of the joint endeavour between OCCI and the Chamber of Commerce,

Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon.

He added that this kind of effort is on the right track to set up economic partnerships and joint ventures. Hussam Deyab, Lebanese Ambassador to the Sultanate said that the Lebanese and Omani agencies have struck the necessary agreements that allow giving the floor for enhancing the trade and investment relations between the two brotherly countries.

The forum included presentations on economic authorities and institutions in both countries with the objective of highlighting their vital role. -ONA

JUDICIAL CONFERENCE: The 7th Conference of Heads of Supreme Courts in the Arab countries began at Al Bustan Palace Hotel under

the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. – ONA

Conference of heads of supreme courts starts Dr. Sheikh Ishaq bin

Sayyid Fahd receives delegation

Ahmed Al Busaidi, President of the Supreme Court and Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, delivered a speech during the opening of the conference

MUSCAT: Seventh Conference of Heads of Supreme Courts in the Arab countries began at Al Bustan Palace Hotel under the auspices of Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, in the presence of Their Highnesses, ministers, undersecretaries and judges. Conference hosted by the Sultanate, represented by the Council of Administration of Justice and lasts for two days.

Dr. Sheikh Ishaq bin Ahmed alBusaidi, President of the Supreme Court and Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, delivered a speech during the opening of the conference in which he said that the Conference comes as a continuation of previous conferences and developments in the period between the two meetings.

He added that the judiciary is one of the constitutional guarantees for the protection of rights and freedoms and the resolutions of conflicts, adding when the judiciary is fair, the economy grows, investment booms, rights are restored, grievances are abolished, social security and peace prevail, pointing out that the periodic conferences of Heads of Supreme

MUSCAT: His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers today received the heads of delegations taking part in the 7th Conference for Chairmen of Supreme Courts in the Arab States being hosted by the Sultanate.

After welcoming the guests, Sayyid Fahd affirmed the Sultanate’s keenness under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said to continue supporting Arab joint action and enhancing the legal and judicial march to serve the supreme interests of the Arab countries. He said the conference’s importance comes from the nature of this stage, which requires exchange of views and unifying visions on means of developing laws and legislations suitable to

Courts is a good practice and an opportunity for consultation aimed at establishing an Arab judicial system that takes ethics of the judiciary from history.

Dr. Sheikh Ishaq bin Ahmed Al Busaidi, affirmed that the Omani judiciary received royal care and attention from His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, as it witnessed during the past decades a new and modernised formulation that strengthened its position and raised the level of its performance, to become a key pillar in the modern State of Oman, following the luminous words of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Chairman of the Supreme judicial Council, in the annual sitting of the Council of Oman in

promote the judicial work.

The Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers pointed out that the Sultanate is moving forward in developing the legal and judicial system, as well as attaching importance to qualifying and training competencies to understand the developments and responding to requirements of social and economic progress of the country.

On their side, the chairmen of the supreme courts expressed their best wishes to His Majesty the Sultan, praying to the Almighty Allah to grant His Majesty further success in the growth and development march being witnessed by the country.

They hailed the facilities provided by the Sultanate to ensure the success of this conference and to come up with positive outcomes. -ONA

2011, namely: We, with the help of Almighty Allah, are keen on the development of the judicial and regulatory institutions in order to achieve our aspirations to consolidate the state of institutions, so we have supported the judiciary and its independence is a committed duty, and the respect of its decisions without favoritism is a foregone matter as everyone is equal before the law.

Dr. Haider Ahmed Dafallah, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Sudan and Chairman of 6th Conference delivered a speech in which he said that the Sultanate has made rational steps in developing its judicial system during the last period, that makes it deserve to be a model for the

independence of the judicial organs to fulfil their noble mission in community, a mission that supported by the Basic Law of the State of Oman in the text of the Article 60 thereof.

Ambassador Abdul Rahman AlSolh, Chairman of the Research Center for Judicial and Legal Studies in the Arab League said in a speech that the Sultanate is accustomed to host Arab meetings to support every Arab action that seeks the goodness and the advancement of this nation, and the active participation in all effort to raise standards of people and give the Arab issues all attention.

Sheikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Manwari, Secretary General of the Administrative Affairs Council for Judiciary said that hosting of the Sultanate to this Arab judicial gathering at its highest level comes out to support joint Arab action and the conference aims to consolidate the constructive cooperation of the supreme courts, and the work to find effective mechanisms for the exchange of ideas, insights and benefit from the different experiences in judgments and judicial principles.

The conference addresses a number of important themes: Litigation Alternatives, Reconciliation Committees (the Omani and Arab experiences), Problem of Delay in Deciding Cases - judicial Congestion (the causes and solutions , the Lebanese experience in solution), discussion of the draft for an Arab agreement to implement the provisions of bankruptcy issued by Arab courts and its implementation in the Arab countries, in the light of comments received from the Arab countries among others. Delegations from Mauritania, Sudan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, UAE, Bahrain, Algeria, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Qatar, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, the Comoros, the Arab Center for Legal and Judicial Research and the United Nations also participated. -ONA

H E A LT H C A R E

Patients’ Rights and Duties Document launched MUSCAT: Ministry of Health (MOH), represented by the Directorate-General of Quality Assurance Centre, yesterday launched two documents on rejection of assault on health workers at the Healthcare Institutions and Patients’ Rights & Duties at the lectures hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.

The launch ceremony was held under the patronage of Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Chairman of the Public Authority for Radio and Television (PART) in the presence of Dr. Mohammed bin Saif Al Hosni, MOH Undersecretary for Health Affairs, Dr. Sultan bin Ya’rub Al Busaidi, MOH Advisor for Health Affairs along with members of Majlis A’Shura, WHO experts and MOH senior officials.

The Patients’ Rights & Duties Document includes a range of items; access to the health services, safety & security, communication, participation in the treatment plan, privacy, respect & appreciation and suggestions & comment.

LAUNCH CEREMONY: The launch ceremony was held under the

patronage of Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Chairman of the Public Authority for Radio and Television. – ONA

Health workers Within the same context, Dr. alHarrasi also launched the Document of rejection of assault on health workers at the Healthcare Institutions. The MOH is committed to maintaining its employees

to not exposure to any harm, which effects on their productivity, so they can perform their duties in a safe and free of violence environment. Therefore, the Ministry developed a clear policy to reduce violence during work time. – ONA

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REGION Kirkuk attack points to tough battle for Mosul The IS militants appeared welltrained for urban combat, a sign that the battle for Mosul could be drawn-out and bloody, said Iraqi security officials JUBILANT: Iraqi forces flash the V-sign as they stand on an infantry fighting vehicle loaded on a

truck driving through the Al Shura area, south of Mosul, on Monday. – AFP

KIRKUK (IRAQ): At least 100 fighters sneaked into Kirkuk in the early hours of Friday with machine guns, rocket propelled grenades, suicide vests and a message: “IS has taken over.”

The message blared out from several mosque loudspeakers while the militants went on a rampage. By the time they had blasted their way across the city in a brazen and complex attack, 99 civilians and members of the security forces were dead and 63 of their own were in the morgue, according to Iraqi security officials.

The scale of the operation - the largest of several by IS to divert an advance on their stronghold in Mosul - shows how tough the battle for Mosul may become and points to a continued ability of the militant group to undermine security across the country even if its northern bastion falls.

Accounts gathered by Reuters from residents, police, security and intelligence officials suggest it was carried out by forces that were highly trained, wellprepared and - alarmingly for the government - supported from inside Kirkuk.

“What was surprising is it was done so easily,” said Ranj Talab-

ani, a senior Kurdish intelligence official. The IS fighters appeared well-trained for urban combat, a sign that the battle for Mosul could be drawn-out and bloody, according to Iraqi security officials. “These were the most professional fighters that I have seen since 2003,” said Halo Najat Hamza, director of the Asayesh, a Kurdish security and intelligence force, in Kirkuk.

On Sunday afternoon, two and a half days after the attack began, two snipers detonated their suicide vests during a heavy exchange of fire with security forces at an elementary school. But no local official was prepared to say the attack was completely over. “We are still hunting them,” said one Kirkuk official who asked not to be identified for security reasons.

The operation was not improvised: a video found on a Samsung Galaxy phone on the body of a fighter shows footage of targets around the city filmed before the attack. “It involved a lot of preparation,” said Iraq’s former finance and foreign minister Hoshiyar Zebari, a Kurd.

The operation began at approximately 3am on Friday morning,

when fighters arrived in pickup trucks and were dropped off on the southern perimeter of the city.

The group broke up into 20 teams of five and fanned out across the city on foot. Several teams worked together to attack the first two targets: a base for the Asayesh and a police station in southern Kirkuk.

A ferocious gunbattle broke out at both locations. “They looked wild,” said Hamza.

He described the fighters as having long beards, long hair and “Afghan robes”, although Iraqi security officials say they did not find any documents on dead fighters to suggest they were foreign combatants, and local people who encountered the fighters said they spoke a local Iraqi Arabic dialect.

At around 4am two teams of snipers reached the centre of the city and broke up, one group headed to the rooftop of the Senobar hotel and the other headed to the Dar Al Salam hotel across the street. Both hotels were closed for repairs. At approximately the same time, fighters shot their way through door locks and took over two houses in an adjacent neighbourhood, demanding residents

MIDDLE EAST INVESTMENT SUMMIT

Egypt to narrow trade deficit by $11-$12b in 2016: Minister CAIRO: Egypt expects to cut its trade deficit by $11-$12 billion in 2016 as part of efforts to ease an acute dollar shortage and is encouraging domestic industries to fill the void as imports plummet, Trade and Industry Minister Tarek Kabil said.

Speaking as part of the Reuters Middle East Investment Summit, Kabil said Egypt had produced about $4 billion worth of import substitutes since the start of the year and aimed to grow domestic industry by 8 per cent in three years. “If you look at last month’s report, industry grew by almost 20 per cent, because it has to fill the gap of the imports. Some of (the imports) are unnecessary and some is real consumption that Egyptian industry has to fill the gap for,” he said in an interview at his wood-panelled offices in Cairo.

He said local companies were producing substitutes primarily in food industries, but also building materials, chemicals, leather and furniture. Egypt has strug-

gled to overcome a crippling dollar shortage since the 2011 uprising caused foreign investors and tourists, key earners of foreign exchange, to flee. The shortage is exacerbated by a severe trade imbalance - Egypt imported $67 billion worth of goods in 2015 but exported just $18.5 billion, according to trade ministry data.

Central bank governor Tarek Amer said in January Egypt aimed to cut its import bill by 25 per cent to ease dollar demand.

Egypt has this year raised customs tariffs on luxury goods, plugged customs loopholes, and tightened quality controls.

Together with dollar rationing and capital controls that have made it difficult for merchants to obtain enough foreign exchange to pay for cargoes, the measures have curbed imports.

Kabil said the trade deficit had narrowed by $8 billion in the first nine months of this year, with imports falling $7 billion but exports - key to bringing more dol-

lars into the economy - rising by only $1 billion. The minister, a former PepsiCo executive, said low labour costs would help keep manufacturers competitive as Egypt seeks to double its exports in the next five years.

Egypt has created an export development agency to market Egyptian products abroad, Kabil said. It is focusing on Africa, where Egypt has a competitive as well as geographical advantage. The aim is to increase exports to Africa from $4 billion now to $8 billion five years, or 20 per cent per year, he said.

“We have already opened a logistics centre in Kenya... last month,” said Kabil.

“We have a direct shipping line now from Egypt to Kenya and we’re expanding on that... Kenya is a nobrainer because it has access to five immediate countries next to it.” To boost manufacturing, Egypt has increased the amount of industrial land available and will offer 10 million square metres on 30-year-leases this year, he said. — Reuters

give them shelter and asking for keys to their cars.

A few blocks away at the Kirkuk general hospital, Samim Hamza, a policeman, heard the explosions and machinegun fire. “It was obvious this wasn’t an ordinary attack,” said Samim, who lost five police colleagues in the attack.

At the time the clashes were spreading out across Kirkuk, four IS militants wearing suicide vests also attacked a power station in the town of Dibis, 30 km away. At least 11 people were killed, among them three Iranian engineers who had been working at the plant.

Back in Kirkuk, sleeper cells in the city helped the fighters, according to Iraqi security officials and a US military official. Residents report seeing cars driving up near the Senobar hotel during the clashes and dropping off ammunition for the fighters.

By daybreak, gunfire and explosions reverberated across the city, as the militants fought street battles with security forces and snipers picked off targets. “Their goal was to create chaos here,” said Hamza. “They thought it would cut the number of fighters that can be sent to Mosul.” — Reuters

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 You can see newspapers of 2014 that were filled with cases of corruption. Now have you heard any corruption case or scam in past two-and-a-half years? There are honest officers and workers in the country but there is a need to empower them Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

INDIA

Mistry sacked as Tata Sons chief; Ratan Tata takes over The surprise announcement came after the Board of Tata Sons met and decided to replace Cyrus Mistry and appoint Ratan Tata as interim head REPLACED: Ratan Tata, left, with Cyrus Mistry. Tata Sons on

MUMBAI: In a dramatic development that took the corporates and others by surprise, Cyrus Mistry was on Monday sacked as Chairman of Tata Sons and was replaced by Ratan Tata, from whom he had taken over the reins of the over $100 billion salt-to-software conglomerate four years ago.

The surprise announcement came after the Board of Tata Sons met here and decided to replace 48-year-old Mistry and appoint Ratan Tata, 78, as interim head.

The board named a five-member

Monday removed Mistry as its chairman, nearly four years after he took over the reins of the group. Ratan Tata makes a comeback, taking over as the company’s interim boss for 4 months. - PTI file photo

search committee, which includes Tata, to choose a successor to Mistry within four months.

Chosen successor Mistry was chosen as Tata’s successor in November, 2011, and was appointed Deputy Chairman of Tata Sons, whose board he had entered in 2006.

He was made chairman on the

basis of his representation from Shapoorji Palonji, the largest shareholder in Tata Sons.

There were no reasons given for the change of leadership of the man who was brought in with much fanfare but it is believed that Tata Sons was unhappy with Mistry’s approach of shedding non-profit businesses, including the conglomerate’s steel business

in Europe, and concentrating only on cash cows.

“Tata Sons today announced its board has replaced Cyrus P. Mistry as Chairman of Tata Sons.

The decision was taken at a board meeting held here today,” a Tata Sons statement said. Tata Sons is the main holding company of the group.

CEOs at the operating company level of the group have not been touched in the rejig, company sources said.

The board constituted a selection committee comprising Tata, TVS Group head Venu Srinivasan, Amit Chandra of Bain Capital, former diplomat Ronen Sen and Lord Kumar Bhattacharya. All of them, except Bhattacharya, are on the board of Tata Sons.

“The committee has been mandated to complete the selection process in four months,” it added.

Mistry, who was chosen by a five-member panel in 2011 to succeed Ratan Tata, took over the reins of the conglomerate when the veteran industrialist retired on December 29, 2012, when he turned 75. After taking charge, he had to face some challenging situations such as the decision to sell Tata Steel UK in the wake of mounting losses.

The Tata group is also engaged in a legal battle with Japan’s Docomo over the split of their telecom joint venture Tata Docomo.

In an interview with an in-house magazine, Mistry had recently stated that the group “should not be afraid of taking tough decisions for the right reasons, with compassion” amid “challenging situations” confronted by some of the group’s businesses that would require hard and bolder decisions on pruning portfolio.

This was in contrast to steps taken by Ratan Tata, who led the group into some notable acquisitions, starting from Tetley by Tata Tea for $450 million in 2000, to steelmaker Corus by Tata Steel in 2007 and the landmark Jaguar Land Rover in 2008 for $2.3 billion by Tata Motors.

During Ratan Tata’s tenure, the group’s revenues grew manifold, totalling $100.09 billion (around Rs475,721 crore) in 2011-12 from a turnover of a mere Rs10,000 crore in 1991. Born on July 4, 1968, Mistry completed his graduation in civil engineering from London’s Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine and followed it up with a masters in Management from the London Business School. - PTI

POWER STRUGGLE

After spat, Shivpal calls on Akhilesh, both meet Mulayam LUCKNOW: The feud in Samajwadi Party on Monday came out into the open with a high-voltage drama unfolding in full public view during which party patriarch Mulayam Singh sided with his younger brother Shivpal and friend Amar Singh, and reprimanded son Akhilesh Yadav but ruled out his removal as chief minister.

Amid speculation about a possible split ahead of the assembly polls, the bitter power struggle in SP’s first family played out on stage at a meeting called by its supremo Mulayam Singh of party legislators, MPs and other leaders where Akhilesh, blowing hot and cold, first offered to step down in a choked voice but later accused Amar Singh and those close to him of hatching a “conspiracy” against him and his father.

There were sharp exchanges between Akhilesh and Mulayam, who virtually dismissed him as an insignificant entity in UP politics who could not win an election without his support.

There were ugly scenes and name-calling, with Shivpal snatching microphone from Akhilesh and calling him a liar. -PTI

ANDHRA-ODISHA BORDER

Top Naxal leaders among 24 killed in encounter MALKANGIRI (Odisha): At least 24 Maoists, including their top leaders, were gunned down in a fierce gun-battle with security forces in Odisha’s Malkangiri district on the border with Andhra Pradesh, giving a major blow to the ultras.

A senior commando of the elite anti-Naxal force, Greyhounds of Andhra Pradesh was also killed, while another commando was in-

jured in the encounter that took place in the cut-off area of remote Chitrakonda on Andhra-Odisha border, Malkangiri SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra said.

“The bodies of 24 Maoists, including that of some women, were recovered from the site after the joint operation conducted by the Odisha police and Greyhounds, while a few of the rebels are suspected to have fled,” the SP said.

He said two senior Greyhounds commandos, who were injured in the gun-battle in the wee hours, had been airlifted to Visakhapatnam for treatment and one of them, identified as Abubacker, succumbed to injuries in a hospital there.

The other commando is undergoing treatment.

Some high-ranking Maoist leaders, including Uday and Cha-

lapati who carried heavy rewards on their heads, were suspected to be among those killed in the encounter, the police said.

Stating that the operation was launched on the basis of intelligence inputs, Odisha GDP K B Singh said 10 rifles, four AK-47 rifles, three SLRs, kit bags and huge ammunition have been recovered from the site and search operation was continuing. - PTI APPEAL

Come out of SP-BSP trap, BJP will make UP a Uttam Pradesh: Modi MAHOBA (Uttar Pradesh): With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election round the corner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made an impassioned appeal to the people of the state to “come out of the trap of SP and BSP” and vote for BJP this time to usher in a corruption-free environment.

“UP has seen a lot of politics.

All types of games have been played here. Those who wanted to play have played, those who wanted to get (something), they have got. Sometimes SP and then BSP, their world have moved, but yours have not changed. If you want to make UP a Uttam Pradesh in next 10 years, come out from the trap of SP and BSP,” he told a public meeting here.

Claiming that Samjawadi Party(SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party(BSP) that have ruled the state alternately in the past 15 years are hand-in-gloves in hiding each other’s corruption, Modi said that whenever elections came both these parties raise corruption cases of each other, but did not act after they assumed office.

“Has BSP sent any SP man to jail in its five-year regime? Now they (SP) are also doing the same. These SP and BSP men used to confuse (the people).

This game of SP and BSP is going on in the state. It has ruined the state,” he said.

Noting that not a single corruption case has come to the fore in his over two-and-a-half years of his government, Modi said, “You can see newspapers of 2014 that were filled with cases of corruption. Now have you heard any corruption case or scam in past two-and-a-half years? There are honest officers and workers in the country but there is a need to empower them,” he said, adding the game of corruption going in UP should have to be ended. - PTI

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PAKISTAN

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Pakistan joins world to commemorate United Nations Day ISLAMABAD: Pakistan joined other nations of the world in commemorating the 71st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.

“We believe that the United Nations is the best forum for the international community to deal with the multifarious challenges that our complex and interconnected world faces today,” said Mamnoon Hussain, President of Pakistan, in his message to mark

the United Nations Day. “Pakistan attaches great importance to multilateral cooperation.

We have an abiding commitment to the principles and purposes of the UN Charter and continue to actively contribute towards their attainment. Pakistan has maintained a strong and leading role at the United Nations in promoting the collective objectives of peace and security, development and hu-

man rights,” he added.

Explaining the details of Pakistan’s participation in the UN peacekeeping missions, he said, “Over the last five and a half decades, more than 170,000 Pakistani peacekeepers have participated in UN peacekeeping missions around the world and 146 Pakistani peacekeepers have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We are determined to fulfil our obligation

towards peace and security in the times to come.

“Despite the challenges faced domestically in the fight against terrorism, we remain a major participant in the United Nations peacekeeping, the most tangible manifestation of our contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security. Pakistan also hosts the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and

Nawaz Sharif defaming army, claims Imran The PTI chairman Imran Khan said a controversial story published in an English daily was a ‘conspiracy against the army’ TALKING TOUGH: PTI chairman Imran Khan warned the rulers that

they will not be able to stop the masses from gathering in Islamabad during the planned protest on November 2. - AFP file photo

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Monday said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is isolating the army.

Terming the premier “the biggest security threat” in the country, Imran said, “Nawaz is seeking support from the Indo-Israeli lobby to safeguard himself and his corruption.”

The PTI chief said a controversial story published in an English daily was a “conspiracy against the army.” Imran continued to allege, “Nawaz, in fact, is involved in defaming the military.”

The cricketer-turned-politician further claimed that each time he announces action against the premier’s corruption, tensions escalate along the Line of Control.

“This has now become a regular pattern,” he added.

“The military effectively dealt with the Chotu gang, it might now need to tackle the Motu gang too,” Imran remarked.

“The ruling ministers are constantly lying and blackmailing me to hide their corruption,” Imran

said. “They are involved in propaganda against Shaukat Khanum Hospital while they are expected to take action when the offshore funds have been revealed (in Panama Papers leaks).

Imran warned the rulers that they will not be able to stop the masses from gathering in Islamabad during the planned protest against corruption on November 2.

“You will find no place to hide, not even an exit to Jeddah if you create a chaos to restrain the protesters,”

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Two coast guards personnel shot dead in Jewani QUETTA: Assailants shot dead two Pakistan Coast Guard personnel in the coastal town of Jewani, some 140km from Gwadar, late on Sunday night. Sources

said that two civilians were also injured in what was described as indiscriminate firing.

SHO of Jewani police station Chakar Khan Baloch said that

the PCG officials were passing through the main bazaar of the coastal town when armed motorcyclists opened indiscriminate fire on them. - Express Tribune

he remarked. PTI chairman reiterated that he had offered his own accountability but the premier, for the last seven months, was neither returning the money nor resigning from his position.

On Sunday, Imran declared that if a ‘third force’ intervened as a result of his protest movement, Nawaz alone will be to blame. He made the remark in an apparent response to the government’s fresh charge that the PTI chief was out to derail democracy.

Talking to reporters at his Bani Gala residence before heading to DI Khan, Khan alleged that the PML-N media cell, headed by the premier’s daughter, was responsible for leaking sensitive news to the media to defame Pakistan Army.

Meanwhile, Information Minister Pervez Rashid said that there was no justification for Imran Khan’s protest after the Supreme Court begun its proceedings in the case.

“In fact, Supreme Court has now given us a platform to expose the lies being spread by PTI chairman,” Rashid said and added that Imran and Aitzaz Ahsan should produce their objections, if any, in the court. - Express Tribune

Pakistan (UNMOGIP), one of the oldest UN peacekeeping missions, which continues to play a vital role in observing ceasefire in the disputed areas,” stated the president.

He said, “The United Nations is a symbol of hope for the oppressed and war-torn peoples of the world.

Our World today faces evolving threats and challenges ranging from the maintenance of international peace and security to sus-

tainable development, climate change and the fight against poverty and hunger. These challenges can best be addressed by a strong and effective United Nations.”

“Today is an occasion for the international community to reaffirm its full political support and commitment to the UN to ensure the success of its noble objectives.

Pakistan will always be in the forefront of this cause,” he added.

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IS, Pakistani Taliban claim killing of police officer in Charsadda DERA ISMAIL KHAN: IS militants and the Pakistani Taliban on Monday said they killed a police official in northwest Pakistan, the second attack in the south Asian nation claimed by the Middle East-based militant group in just over a month.

The killings follow an announcement by the military last month that it had stemmed IS’s attempts to expand in Pakistan, after arresting more than 300 people suspected of plotting attacks on government, diplomatic and civilian targets.

Akbar Ali, a member of the Special Branch, of police intelligence wing in Charsadda, about 20km from the provincial capital of Peshawar, was shot and killed at a bus stop, said the district police chief, Sohail Khalid.

“Two unknown motorcycle riders opened fire on police sub inspector Akbar Ali, and he died on the spot,” Khalid addded.

IS claimed the attack in an online post by its Middle Eastbased news agency, Amaq.

“Assassination of a member in Pakistani intelligence in Sardaryab in Peshawar, northern Pakistan, by fighters from IS,” it said.

The Pakistani Taliban also claimed responsibility for the killing, said its spokesman Muhammad Khurasani.

“We accept responsibility for killing the Special Branch sub inspector in Charsadda,” he said in a statement.

A similar attack on September 18 saw three Pakistani military employees killed in an ambush in Peshawar for which both IS and a Pakistani Taliban faction claimed responsibility.

Authorities last week arrested two men accused of spreading IS propaganda in Peshawar, with police officials saying its members were still active in some parts of the provincial capital.

There are fears that some Pakistani militants - whether members of the Pakistani Taliban, Al Qaeda, or homegrown sectarian outfits — could be drawn to IS, as has happened in neighbouring Afghanistan. - Reuters

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Hong Kong jury to see video as ex-banker’s trial begins Former British banker Rurik Jutting pleaded not guilty to murder on grounds of diminished responsibility

HONG KONG: A Hong Kong judge warned jurors that they will have to view video filmed by former British banker Rurik Jutting of the torture and vicious killing of two Indonesian women he is accused of murdering as the trial got under way on Monday.

Jutting, who studied at Cambridge University and Winchester College, one of Britain’s most prestigious private schools, pleaded not guilty to murder on grounds of “diminished responsibility”. He was arrested two years ago after the victims’ bodies were found in his luxury high rise apartment.

The 31-year-old pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter, and to a third charge of preventing lawful burial of a body.

During the jury selection, Deputy High Court Judge Michael Stuart-Moore warned potential jurors that if they were unable to cope with viewing extreme violence they should not take part.

“There is a particularly horrifying aspect of the case. One of the victims was subject to extreme cruelty and violence,” the judge said, explaining that a number of gruesome, and extreme colour photographs could be presented during the trial. “The defendant even recorded on his IPhone the torture inflicted on the first victim before she died.”

Jutting filmed a series of videos including one showing the first

HIGH-PROFILE CASE: Bystanders watch as a prison van, centre, transporting British banker Rurik Jutting, 31, accused of the murders of two Indonesian women, leaves the High Court escorted by a police convoy in Hong Kong, on Monday. – AFP

killing, while in other videos he talks about his plans for the second, according to a court fact sheet. The judge said the defence and prosecution were largely in agreement over the physical evidence, but the dispute may lie in psychiatric and psychological evidence provided by the defence to determine whether it was a case of murder or manslaughter.

Looking trim and dressed in a dark blue shirt, Jutting was clean shaven with short cut hair, in stark contrast to his initial court appearances when he looked heavily overweight and wore a thick dark beard.

The grisly nature of the case has cast a harsh light on the seamy side of Hong Kong.

Jutting who previously worked at Bank of America Corp in Hong Kong, was accused of murder in

October 2014 after police found the bodies of Sumarti Ningsih, 23, and Seneng Mujiasih, 26, in his apartment. Both women’s throats were slit.

Ningsih, who had a son in Indonesia, was visiting Hong Kong on a tourist visa. Her mutilated body was discovered inside a suitcase on Jutting’s balcony, while Mujiasih, a domestic helper, was found lying inside with wounds to her neck and back. She was working in a bar when she met Jutting, according to the fact sheet.

Before the jury selection, Jutting’s barrister Tim Owen explained the argument for diminished responsibility was based on the grounds of a personality disorder. Prosecutor John Reading stated that psychopathic behaviour was not a reason for diminished responsibility, setting up the

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arguments both parties will make during the trial.

Jutting was found fit to plea after undergoing psychiatric assessment at the end of 2014.

The jury has to decide if it is a case of murder, which carries a mandatory life sentence, or manslaughter, which carries a maximum of life though a shorter sentence can be set. On Tuesday, the jury will watch 30 minutes of “highly graphic” video. The public in the courtroom will not be able to see the video, though the sound will be audible.

The fact sheet said Ningsih was tortured for three days using Jutting’s belt, sex toys, a pair of pliers and his fists. He eventually killed her in the bathroom, cutting her throat with a serratededged knife.

In video footage Jutting talked

about turning his fantasies into realities. He also talked about whether to turn himself in or hide the body and fly to Britain.

He called police to report the second murder. In a recording played in court Jutting sounded coherent, stating “obviously bad stuff has happened.”

Investigators also found drugs at his apartment, according to the fact sheet. “I definitely could not have done that without drugs,” it quoted Jutting saying.

The case is being closely watched by Hong Kong’s 300,000-strong migrant domestic helpers community, many of whom come from Indonesia and the Philippines. Outside the High Court, about a dozen of their representatives held placards reading “Justice for Wanchai Murder Victim” and “Stop Violence”. — Reuters

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Philippines an ally, but drug killings a concern: US MANILA: The most senior US diplomat for Asia assured the Philippines on Monday that Washington remained its “trusted” ally and that it supported Manila’s blossoming ties with China.

US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel however warned that growing concern about drug-related killings in the Southeast Asian country was “bad for business”.

Russel was the first high-level visitor from Washington after President Rodrigo Duterte provoked alarm last week by announcing his country’s “separation” from the United States and realignment with China while on a visit to Beijing.

Explaining Duterte’s “Goodbye America” remarks, Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay said on Saturday the United States remained the “closest friend” of the Philippines, but Manila wanted to break away from a “mindset of dependency and subservience” and forge closer ties with other nations. Russel, speaking to reporters after meeting Yasay, said Duterte “has already walked back”.

Russel said Washington supported direct dialogue and negotiations between the Philippines and China.

“So, it’s a mistake to think that improved relations between Manila and Beijing somehow come at the expense of the US,” he said.

“We don’t want countries to have to choose between the US and China.”

During his meeting with the Philippine foreign minister, Russel however said he expressed his concern the “succession of controversial statements, comments and a real climate of uncertainty about the Philippines’ intentions has created consternation in a number of countries”.

He added, “This is not a positive trend.” — Reuters

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WORLD France clears Calais migrant camp French officials celebrated the peaceful start to yet another attempt to dismantle the camp, which has become a symbol of Europe’s failure to respond to the migration crisis

CALAIS (FRANCE): France began clearing the sprawling “Jungle” migrant camp on Monday as hundreds gave up on their dreams of reaching Britain, a tantalisingly short sea crossing away.

Following sporadic outbreaks of unrest overnight, the migrants chose instead with calm resignation to be relocated in France while their asylum requests are considered. By lunchtime more than 700 had left the squalid shanty-town outside Calais on France’s northern coast for reception centres across the country. Hundreds more queued outside a hangar, waiting to be processed before the bulldozers move in.

French officials celebrated the peaceful start to yet another attempt to dismantle the camp, which has become a symbol of Europe’s failure to respond to the migration crisis as member states squabble over who should take in those fleeing war and poverty.

But some aid workers warned

RELOCATION BEGINS: Migrants carrying their luggage embark buses to leave the “Jungle” migrant camp in Calais, on Monday. – AFP

that the trouble overnight, when some migrants burned toilet blocks and threw stones at riot police in protest at the camp’s closure, indicated tensions could escalate. “I hope this works out. I’m alone and I just have to study,” said Amadou Diallo from the West African nation of Guinea. “It doesn’t matter where I end up, I don’t really care.”

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had planned to seek work, believing that jobs are more plentiful than in France.

EU rules Britain, however, bars most of them on the basis of European Union rules requiring them to seek asylum in the first member states they set foot in.

Even as the process began, the fate of about 1,300 unaccompanied

child migrants remained uncertain.

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve urged Britain last week to step up efforts to identify and resettle child migrants. London has given priority to children with family ties and discussions are underway with Paris over who should take in minors with no connections.

Britain’s Home Office said on Monday it had reluctantly agreed

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Social activist and politician Tom Hayden dies at 76 SANTA MONICA (CALIFORNIA): Veteran social activist and politician Tom Hayden, a stalwart of America’s New Left who served 18 years in California’s state legislature and gained a dash of Hollywood glamour by marrying actress Jane Fonda, has died aged 76, according to media reports.

Hayden died in Santa Monica, California, after a long illness, The Los Angeles Times reported on its website. “A political giant and dear friend has passed,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti wrote on Twitter, adding “Tom Hayden fought harder for what he believed than just about anyone I have known.”

Hayden, who forged his political activism as a founding member of Students for a Democratic Society, which stood at the core of the 1960s anti-war and civil rights movements, was principal author of the group’s revolutionary manifesto, the Port Huron State-

it is closing the camp, home to 6,500 migrants, on humanitarian grounds. It plans to relocate them to 450 centres across France.

Many of the migrants are from countries such as Afghanistan, Syria and Eritrea and had wanted to reach Britain, which is connected to France by a rail tunnel and visible from Calais on a clear day.

Some had wished to join up with relatives already there and most

to suspend the transfer of more children, on the request of the French authorities.

For now, children will be moved to converted shipping containers at a site on the edge of the Jungle before they are interviewed by French and British immigration officials, a spokesman for the UN refugee agency in Geneva said.

“It’s cold here,” said one Sudanese teenager who identified himself as Abdallah. “Maybe we’ll be able to leave in a bus later, or next week, for Britain.”

Armed police earlier fanned out across the Jungle as the operation got underway.

Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said that authorities had not needed to use force and that the large police presence at the camp on Monday was just for security.

Aid workers went from tent to tent, urging migrants to leave the camp before heavy machinery is rolled in to start the demolition.

The hundreds who volunteered on Monday to move on were each given two destinations to chose from before being bussed to the reception centres. There they will receive medical checks and if they have not already done so, decide whether to apply for asylum. The far-right National Front party said the government plan would create mini-Calais camps across France.

Officials expect 60 buses to leave the camp on Monday and the government predicts the evacuation will take at least a week.

Many tents and makeshift structures that had housed cafes, bakeries and kiosks lay abandoned. On the side of one wooden shack a message to British Prime Minister Theresa May had been scrawled in spray-paint: “UK government! Nobody is illegal!” — Reuters

ment. The University of Michigan student ventured into the Deep South, where he joined voter registration campaigns and was arrested and beaten while taking part in the “freedom rider” protests against racial segregation.

Hayden, however, became perhaps best known as one of the “Chicago Eight” activists tried on conspiracy and incitement charges following protests at the turbulent 1968 Democratic National Convention. He was ultimately acquitted of all charges.

A New York Times book review of his 1988 memoir, Reunion, one of more than 20 books published under his name, called Hayden “the single greatest figure of the 1960s student movement.”

Outliving contemporaries Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Eldridge Cleaver and Huey Newton, Hayden remained active in left-wing politics well into the 21st century, posting on Twitter just a week ago. — Reuters

Five killed as plane crashes in Malta VALLETTA/PARIS: A small aircraft conducting a surveillance mission over the Mediterranean for France’s defence ministry crashed on take-off in Malta on Monday, killing all five people on board.

The ministry declined to say what the purpose of the surveillance operation was. Airport officials said the plane had been heading for Misrata in Libya, where some Western powers have sent small teams of special forces to support the new UN-backed unity government in its fight against militants.

The twin-prop Fairchild Metroliner went down near the runway of the southern Mediterranean island nation’s main airport in the morning, sending smoke billowing into the sky. Malta International Airport was closed for several hours.

On board were three French defence ministry officials and two pilots, who were also French.

France’s defence ministry and Luxembourg-based CAE Aviation, which operated the plane, said the five died. CAE said it was an accident but gave no details.

UP IN FLAMES: Still image taken from video shows fire trucks aiming their hoses at the burning wreckage of a plane which crashed at the airport in Valletta, Malta, on Monday. – Ed De Gaetano via Reuters TV

“A light reconnaissance aircraft... carrying out surveillance operations over the Mediterranean for the defence ministry crashed this morning at 0630 at Malta’s Luqa airport, during takeoff,” Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said.

The French daily Le Monde wrote that the defence ministry officials belonged to France’s intelligence services.

The Maltese government initially said the flight was part of a customs operation France has been conducting for the last five months, tracking human trafficking and drug smuggling. But French customs said they had no personnel on board.

The remains of all five victims were found, the Maltese government said, and inquiries were under way to determine what had

happened. “Official information, footage and eyewitnesses... clearly indicate that there was no explosion prior to impact,” it said in a statement. The plane, registered in the United States and leased to CAE, “was being flown by an experienced crew with no technical issues reported on previous flights”, a CAE statement said. The cause was unknown but was being investigated. — Reuters

AMENDING CONSTITUTION

Park proposes multiple-term presidency in South Korea SEOUL: South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Monday proposed amending the constitution to allow presidents to serve multiple terms or to establish a parliamentary system, saying the single-term presidency has served its purpose after nearly 30 years.

The South Korean presidency was limited to a single five-year term in the 1987 constitutional amendment that ended the country’s military dictatorship.

South Korean presidents serving a single five-year term typically become lame ducks in the second half of their tenure, limiting their effectiveness.

Park herself would not be able to serve a second term.

“Through the single-term presidency, it is difficult to maintain policy continuance, see results of policy and engage in unified foreign policy,” she said in an address to parliament at the start of annual budget deliberations.

Critics of the presidency believe a parliamentary system in which

the executive branch centred on a prime minister and the cabinet would allow for more stable policymaking and ensure greater accountability. Park, the first woman president of South Korea, is in the fourth year of a term which ends in February 2018.

A Realmeter poll released in June found 70 per cent of South Koreans think the existing constitution should be revised and 40 per cent say allowing a president to serve two four-year terms would be preferable. Park asked parliament to form a special committee to discuss revising the constitution, calling for the change to be completed before her term ends.

In South Korea, the president or parliament can propose a constitutional amendment, which must be approved by a two-thirds majority in the single-chamber assembly and then by a majority in a national referendum in which more than half of eligible voters participate. Under the current constitution, the sitting president

is barred from serving again under any potential amendment.

“I’ve reached a conclusion that we can no longer delay discussing amending the constitution, which was also my campaign promise, to break down limits we face in the big picture for the Republic of Korea’s sustainable development,” Park said. Despite broad public consensus for constitutional reform, it is not clear how debate will play out, with political power split between a powerful presidency and a fractious parliament.

Park’s proposal was welcomed by her Saenuri Party but drew suspicion from rival parties which saw it as a move to divert attention from a scandal involving old acquaintances and to keep herself relevant as her presidency winds down. Park’s father, Park Chunghee, who took power in a coup in 1961 and served as leader until he was assassinated by his spy chief in 1979, forced through a constitutional amendment in 1972 to extend his presidency. — Reuters

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ndia’s celebrated position as the world’s fastest-growing large economy conceals a dangerous weakness: Too few people seem to want to invest in the country.

Even going by the government’s growth figures, private investment is shrinking at an increasing pace — by 1.9 per cent between January and March, and by 3.1 per cent between April and June.

The government is struggling to make up for this lack of confidence with its own money. Recent reports suggest officials may seek parliamentary approval for $7.5 billion of additional spending over the next five months, which they hope will increase growth by 0.4 percentage points.

The strategy isn’t new. When he entered office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi confronted a slowdown in private investment that had brought India’s growth down from near double digits in 2010 to around 5 to 6 per cent in 2014.

He and his economic team decided then that public spending was the answer. They hoped that boosting government expenditure would “crowd in” private investment -- that it would raise investors’ spirits, fuel optimism and lead to major private-sector activity on the ground. But that’s simply not happened. And it’s worrying that, with half its term gone, the government seems unable or unwilling to admit that its approach isn’t working.

There are two reasons for India’s dangerous investment gap. First, the financial pipeline for new investment is broken. In India, funding for new projects tends to come from the banking sector, which is dominated by state-controlled banks.

Unfortunately, state banks are struggling with their balance sheets. They’ve got a large number of bad debts to clean up; while many have been accounted for in the last couple years, more will no doubt emerge. The result, of course, is that credit growth has been anemic. As a matter of fact, bank lending to industry actually contracted in August for the first time in a decade.

The government has done too little to fix the pipeline. There’s only one real solution: to reduce the economy’s dependence on public sector banks, which are so vulnerable to manipulation by influential tycoons.

Instead, officials have not only taken the idea of privatizing these banks off the table, but are now promising to be more “pragmatic” -- read: more le-

nient — about forcing them to clean up their books.

Second, investors have been burned too often in the past by arbitrary government decisions; disputes over taxation or environmental regulations have stopped work on many projects.

Infrastructure investment in particular continues to be held up — about half of India’s large projects are delayed —tying up capital and leading to big losses for investors. Investors will need to see concrete change before they start putting money back into the economy. The government has made a lot of noise about easing the task of doing business, a key element of Modi’s flagship “Make in India” programme to boost manufacturing. And some low-hanging fruit has been plucked; the country rose four spots on the World Bank’s “Doing Business” ranking last year, to 130th.

But Modi has often stated that he doesn’t even know what “big bang reform” would look like. He’s thus focused more on pushing public investment than promoting the sustained deregulation and reform — to labour and environmental rules in particular — that would restore investor confidence.

Many investors openly say now that real change remains elusive, which is why companies have met government promises with their own promises, not money. Consider what was being sold as one of the big successes for “Make in India” — a promise from Taiwan-based Foxconn to set up a plant in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.

Over a year has passed without any sign of that investment. Even companies that have committed money are having second thoughts. Another supposed success of Modi’s PR blitz was to have been a new Ford plant in his native Gujarat.

But Ford’s CEO Mark Fields said this week that the company was “reviewing alternatives” for India; he was more pessimistic about operations there than in any other emerging market.

The government seems oblivious to the warning signals. Worse, its choice to double down on public spending is doubly dangerous, as it will jeopardize one of the few unquestioned successes of the past few years: the restoration of stability to India’s budget mathematics.

The government has already overshot its fiscal deficit target for the current financial year by a larger margin than at any point in the past five years.

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hether you are waiting to catch a connecting domestic flight or all set to board an international flight for your dream holiday, one thing that you always dread is the long wait at the airport. No matter how lucrative the transit duty free shops seem, the longer the hang around time, the more stressful it is. After all, it’s exhaustive to mindlessly ramble around the kiosks and soon your aching legs and feet give in. It was the same for me at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport in France few years back. I was on my way back home from a wonderful holiday and shopping was perhaps the last thing on my mind.

While waiting at the airport for my long-haul flight to Dubai-Muscat, I wanted to curl up with a delicious cuppa to keep myself energised for the next few hours. And that’s when I first walked into Paul, the world famous French

bakery and patisserie. Known to be one of France’s biggest and busiest airports, Nice Airport is a delight for foodies. From the beverages of your choice to snacks and sandwiches, there are plenty of cafés, self-service restaurants as well as fine dining eateries to keep you full and satiated as long as your halt. Inside Paul it was the superfluity of French-style snacks, cakes, and bread that caught my attention.

Be it their traditional bread and baguettes, or crepes, cakes, quiches, and tarts, it was a real feast for the eyes much before it touched my palate. That was my first tryst with Paul, and I was totally bowled over by the charms of handmade bread. But more than that what amazed me was when I heard about the entire process of baking the fresh breads, which they said took more than seven hours in making and had no preservatives or

any other additives. So when Paul opened in Muscat a few years back at Muscat City Centre and Muscat Grand Mall, I was thrilled over the news; the taste of the fresh breads had lingered on my palate for long.

One day when I entered their outlet at Muscat Grand Mall, with the idea of feasting on different types of breads, little did I know then that my love would change its course soon. Instead of the bread, the wide array of decadent desserts were calling me through the glass display case. I instantly fell for the French macaroons found in pistachio, vanilla, raspberry, chocolate, and other fusion flavours.

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I opted for the simple vanilla macaroon that was filled with vanilla and white chocolate and the crispy cappuccino macaroon filled with coffee butter cream. And then it was time for the colourful tarts. Some filled with rich, dark chocolate or with tangy lemon cream and fresh strawberry toppings, these light, flaky pastries are topped with different fruit combinations and having a slice of it in any flavours goes perfectly well with coffee.

It is the sheer beauty of the fruit tarts that becomes irresistible as you see the glistening fruits nestled on top of the crust.

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hen I first visited the newly opened Oasis Mall in Al Khuwair my eyes fell on a teaser advertisement of an opening of a restaurant and it sparked my curiosity. I was wondering if it had something to do with fish and my wild guess came true when I walked into Fish Hoek, the brand new restaurant, on my next visit. If you love fresh hot seafood this is the place

to be. We started with flavoursome fish cake which is very similar to a croquette or pakora, made of fish and potato patty and served with a dip. We also had prawn pops and calamari rings which was crisp but best eaten when hot or they tend to get an elastic texture. Grilled calamari tubes (squids) which was stuffed with fish was very interesting to look and delicious too. We had these with mashed potatoes and traditional gravy along with garlic and chilli mayo sauces. To quench

our thirst we tried the lemon mint which was very refreshing. At Fish Hoek there is quite a variety to choose from sides, salads, gravy, wraps, burger, combo meals, kids meals, drinks, and desserts. Moreover you have options of having baked, grilled or fried. From their signature dishes we tried magic sea bass which was delicious and the meat was soft and succulent. It was cooked to perfection and was served with yellow rice cooked in a special broth. Grilled salmon

with vegetables and mashed potatoes is a must try. The skin on the salmon was nice and crunchy that added to the taste. The fish was very moist. Louisiana fried prawns and Louisiana sea bass were fried in a very crispy batter and served with chips and sauces. The fish (hamour) and chips with tartar sauce are served in three different portions. Most of the above come with a soft drink, chips, and dips.

The fish was soft and the batter was crisp and delicious. The chips

are crisp on the outside and soft inside. We ended our meal with panna cotta with strawberry sauce.

What really caught my attention was their buzzer service. In a radius of 1km the buzzer rings indicating that your food is ready and hence you don’t need to wait. Open from 11am-11pm from Monday to Thursday and 11am –midnight on the weekends, Fish Hoek, the latest seafood attraction in town is certainly a must visit.

—ashishdubash@timesofoman.com

LOCATION Muscat Grand Mall +968 9547 5487 Oasis Mall, Al Khuwair +968 9850 4600

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LIFESTYLE

ONE NGREDIENT INGREDIENT

FIVE WAYS

Nutmeg A popular spice that is widely used in sweet and spicy dishes, nutmeg adds flavour to pies, puddings, custards, and cakes. It also goes well with soups, and souffles.

NUTMEG MUFFINS

NUTMEG CAKE

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream 1/2 cup butter and to it add 2 cups sugar.

Mix well and then add 3 beaten eggs and stir. Separately sift together 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon soda and 2 teaspoons nutmeg. Add to the butter mixture, alternately, with buttermilk.

Mix well. Pour this batter in a pan and bake at 200 degrees C for half and hour or till done.

CARROTS WITH NUTMEG

Dice 500g carrots in large chunks. In a pan add 1 cup of water, 2 teaspoons of salt, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder and 1 tablespoon butter.

Boil the liquid and add the diced carrots.

Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender.

Serve it in a bowl with a dollop of butter.

Take 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons nutmeg powder, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 11/2 tablespoons ground ginger, and 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel. Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and nutmeg. Separately beat eggs, add milk, butter, and then blend in ginger and lemon peel. Add this to the flour mixture. Grease 12 muffin cups and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

NUTMEG SOUP

Take 250g sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 3 cups chicken stock, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 cup of fresh grated nutmeg, and 1 cup heavy cream. Cook mushrooms and onions in butter till done. Add flour, curry powder and cook for a while.

Stir at times. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chicken stock, honey, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir in cream and serve hot.

NUTMEG CHICKEN

Take 5-6 boneless skinless chicken breast pieces, 3 cups breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon milk, 2 eggs, dash of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil. Cut the chicken breasts into halves and set aside. Whisk the eggs and add salt, pepper, nutmeg powder, milk, and lemon juice to it. Dip the chicken pieces one by one into the mixture, roll it on the breadcrumbs and deep fry on medium heat for 8-10 minutes turning side. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or dip of your choice. —lifestyle@timesofoman.com

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OMAN CRUDE OIL RISES

MARKE

Oman Crude (December delivery) rose 35 cents to $49.55 per barrel, according to Dubai Mercantile Exchange. The average price of Oman Crude (November delivery) stabilised at $43.92 per barrel - 10 cents lower than October delivery. - ONA

Muscat 5,531.45 - 6.52 - 0.12%

Dubai 3,359.39 + 4.02 + 0.12%

Abu Dhabi 4,289.35 - 10.02 - 0.23%

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Kuwait 5,341.52 + 11.03 + 0.21%

Saudi Arabia

5,802.43 + 62.51 + 1.09%

Bahrain 1,147.42 - 4.43 - 0.38%

Qatar 10,406.27 - 27.68 - 0.27%

CRUDE OIL PRICE

CURRENCY RATES*

DRAFT RATES (OMR1)*

GOLD PRICES*

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

Forex rates vs OMR1* US Dollar ................................. 2.58 Euro ............................................ 2.36 Pound ............................................2.11 Indian Rs ............................. 173.55 Pakistan Rs ........................267.45 Bangla Taka......................200.88

Indian Rs ...................................173.55 Pakistan Rs ..............................271.85 Sri Lanka Rs .................................. N/A Bangla Taka........................... 203.55 Phil Peso ................................... 125.05

Muscat 24ct per gm (OMR) ........16.15

Oman Crude............. (Spot) ........$48.28 Dubai Crude ............. (Spot) ........$48.03 Murban Crude ........ (Spot) .........$50.01 Arabian Light ......... (Spot) .........$47.96 N.Sea Brent............... (Spot) .........$51.60 West Texas Int ....... (Spot) ........$50.49

* Rates as of October 24 Source: Oman UAE Exchange

* Rates are as of October 24 Source: Bank Muscat

OMR2b expected from state firms’ divestment to raise fund through share offerings

We hope to see the share offer in the first quarter of next year. This will also help to activate the secondary market

include Mining Development Oman and an electricity distribution firm.

A. E. JAMES

businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: As much as OMR2 billion is expected by the Oman government from divesting stakes in state-owned companies, said a toplevel official of the Capital Market Authority (CMA) here on Monday.

Abdullah bin Salem Al Salmi, executive president of the Capital Market Authority, said that the companies that are planning to raise fund through initial public offerings include Mining Development Oman and an electricity distribution firm. Further, seven national insurance firms are planning share offerings.

The newly formed company, which was promoted by four stateowned investment arms of the

Oman government — the State General Reserve Fund (SGRF), Oman Investment Fund (OIF), Oman Oil Company and Oman National Investments Development Company (Tanmia) — had said in March that the promoters will bring in OMR60 million and the remaining OMR40 million will be raised from the investing public through an initial public offering.

He said that the initial plan of Mining Development Oman was to float the shares in the second half of this year. “(However), we hope to see the share offer in the first quarter of next year.” “This will also help to activate the secondary market,” added Al Salmi, while addressing the Outlook Oman Forum.

The CMA chief said that Al

Abdullah bin Salem Al Salmi Executive president, CMA

Ghubra Power and Desalination Company is also planning to float shares. Further, seven national insurance firms are planning to float shares in the market by next year in line with a new regulation.

However, Al Salmi said that the market capitalisation of Muscat Securities Market (which is little higher than OMR17 billion) is only 30 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP),

which is against an average of 65 per cent in other GCC states.

Referring to the plans for a separate SME bourse, he said; “It is an ongoing project and we are planning with the Taiwan market.

Although it is progressing, but at a slow pace as the market condition is not conducive.”

The CMA chief said that the capital market has to play an important role in the near future.

Dubai 24ct per gm (Dh) ............153.25 Dubai 22ct per gm (Dh) ............. 143.75 * Rates as of October 24 Source: Malabar Gold & Diamonds

NAT U R A L G A S

BP’s Khazzan gas project first phase nears completion Times News Service

The state-owned firms that are planning

Muscat 22ct per gm (OMR) .......15.50

MUSCAT: BP Oman said that phase one of its massive Khazzan natural gas project is 80 per cent complete and is on track to start delivering gas near the end of 2017.

Located on a previously undeveloped desert site 350km south of Muscat, work on the Khazzan tight gas project began in 2014 and the completed development will eventually contribute roughly a third of Oman’s natural gas supply.

The Khazzan drilling programme is also on track with 38 of the 50 wells needed by first gas already drilled. More than 300 wells will eventually be drilled over the lifetime of the project.

BP has plans in place with extensions to be contributing 1.5 billion cubic feet of gas per day to the Omani economy.

The vast majority of the infrastructure is already in place including 56km of roads, several thousand metres of power lines, including broadband networks, and a 60 kilometres water pipeline from Hanya.

Foundations and structures have also been put in place and

equipment installation is in progress for the two-train central gas processing facility.

The water treatment plant, waste management area and electricity substation have also been completed along with accommodation units for the construction workforce of up to 12,000.

World class project “This is a world class project and with key infrastructure and many buildings now in place it is possible to see the real shape and scale of the facility emerging. Our aim is for first gas to be flowing by the end of 2017, representing a significant moment for Oman, with the gas that comes from Khazzan substantially increasing our country’s overall supply and supporting greater diversification of Oman’s industrial base,” said Yousuf Al Ojaili, president of BP Oman.

“Reliable gas supplies are needed for the country’s power sector and energy intensive industries.

Also, this unique project is an excellent opportunity to develop Omani expertise in tight gas development and BP is proud to lead this effort,” he added. >B2

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016

MARKET MSM index edges down

OMAN STOCKS

MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ........................................5,536.96 ...............5,529.06 ....................5,531.45 ................... 5,537.97.................. -6.52 .................. -0.12 Financial Index ..................................... 7,198.73 ............... 7,187.25 ....................7,196.45 .....................7,197.11.................. -0.66 .................. -0.01 Industrial Index .................................... 7,146.45 ...............7,132.60 ....................7,135.64 ....................7,143.18...................-7.54 ...................-0.11 Services Index ...................................... 3,034.82 .............. 3,026.68 ...................3,028.24 ...................3,034.82.................. -6.58 .................. -0.22 MSM SHARIAH INDEX.......................848.57 ..................847.60 ...................... 848.57 ...................... 849.37..................-0.80 .................. -0.09 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 5,475,386 .................... 1,290,385 .....................418 ...............17,269,264,604 .................. 7 ..................... 10 .................... 27 .........................44

Oman & Emirates Holding was the most active in terms of volume, while Bank Muscat

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 24

led in terms of turnover ISIN ......................................SECURITY NAME ..................................................................VOLUME..... TURNOVER............TRADES ......OPEN PRICE......HIGH ............. LOW ........ CLOSE PR. ...PREV. CLOSE...DIFF (RO).........DIFF % .............LAST PR.....LAST BID .............LAST OFFER ........MARKET CAP.PAR VALUE

MUSCAT: Amid poor trading volumes, the MSM30 Index declined by 0.12 per cent to close at 5,531.45 points. The MSM Sharia Index closed at 848.57 points, down by 0.09 per cent. Oman & Emirates Holding was the most active in terms of volume, while Bank Muscat led in terms of turnover. The top gainer was Al Madina Investment, up by 1.82 per cent, while Oman Education & Training was the top loser with loss of 6.82 per cent.

As many as 418 trades were executed on Monday, generating turnover of OMR1.29 million with 5.48 million shares changing hands. Out of 44 traded securities, 7 advanced, 10 declined and 27 remained unchanged.

Omani Investors remained net buyers for OMR167,000 followed by GCC and Arab investors for OMR135,000 while foreign investors were net sellers for OMR302,000 worth of shares.

Financial Index had marginal loss of 0.01 per cent to end at 7,196.45 points. Al Madina Investment, Al Madina Takaful, Global Financial Investment and Al Anwar Holding gained by 1.82 per cent, 1.45 per cent, 1.13 per cent and 0.59 per cent, respectively. Oman United Insurance, down by 1.72 per cent, was the only sector loser.

Industrial Index ended at 7,135.64 point, down by 0.11 per cent. Galfar Engineering, up by 1.06 per cent, was the only sector gainer. Al Hassan Engineering, National Aluminium, Gulf International Chemicals, Al Anwar Ceramics and Al Jazeera Steel declined by 6.67 per cent, 3.70 per cent, 1.15 per cent, 0.62 per cent and 0.44 per cent, respectively.

Services Index retreated 0.22 per cent to close at 3,028.24 points. Al Maha Petroleum and Oman Telecommunications Company increased by 0.35 per cent and 0.34 per cent, respec-

tively. Oman Education & Training, Phoenix Power, Port Services and Ooredoo Oman declined by 6.82 per cent, 2.07 per cent, 0.82 per cent and 0.60 per cent, respectively.

Emerging markets gain Developing-nation stocks gained, following their best week in a month, as bets rose for a victory by Hillary Clinton in United States presidential elections and a go-slow approach by the Federal Reserve for increases in US borrowing costs.

Volatility on the MSCI Emerging Markets Index declined to the lowest since September 9, according to data compiled

by Bloomberg. Chinese stocks jumped, while the yuan fell amid signs China may be willing to tolerate a weaker exchange rate to help arrest an export slump.

A gauge of developing-nation currencies halted a two-day drop as the dollar retreated and a rise in raw-material prices boosted currencies of commodity-producing nations.

Optimism developing-market shares will extend a 15 per cent rally in 2016 have been bolstered as investors see the US Federal Reserve adopting a policy of gradual increases after a move in December.

Mark Mobius, executive chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group, predicted on Friday the Fed will raise rates “by a little bit but not excessively,” while Clinton’s odds of capturing the White House on November 8 rose to 91 per cent.

“After months of uncertainties, the market is clearly pricing Clinton to win the next US election and a Fed hike for December, but with limited Fed actions thereafter,” said Regis Chatellier, a London-based strategist at Societe Generale SA, who favours bonds. - United Securities/Bloomberg News

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

OM0000001962............AL MADINA INVESTMENT .....................................30,968 ............... 1,727........................6 ............0.055 ...........0.056 ...........0.055........... 0.056 .............0.055 ............0.001 ..............1.818.................0.056..............0.056...................0.057................... 11,600,478 .........0.100 OM0000004768 ...........AL MADINA TAKAFUL...............................................15,000 ...............1,050........................2 ........... 0.070 ...........0.070 ...........0.070........... 0.070 .............0.069 ............0.001 ............. 1.449 ................0.070..............0.069...................0.070...................12,250,000.........0.100 OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 645,681.......... 109,503..................... 27 ............0.170 ........... 0.170 ...........0.169 ........... 0.170 ............. 0.169.............0.001 ............. 0.592 ................0.169 ..............0.168...................0.170................... 29,750,418 .........0.100 OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION ........................ 138,304 .........206,569......................18 ............1.490 ........... 1.500 ...........1.490............1.495 .............1.490............ 0.005............. 0.336 ................1.500.............. 1.495...................1.500................ 1,121,250,000 ......0.100 OM0000001053 ............OMAN TEXTILE HOLDING ..................................... 12,104 ...............3,873........................1 ........... 0.320 ...........0.320 ...........0.320........... 0.320 .............0.320 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.320............. 0.000...................0.000 ...................1,920,000 ..........1.000 OM0000001418 ............RAYSUT CEMENT ..........................................................6,000 ...............8,978........................4 ............1.495 ........... 1.500 ...........1.495 ............1.495 ............. 1.495............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.500..............1.500................... 1.510 ................. 299,000,000 .......0.100 OM0000001525 ............OMAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE................75,000 .............13,500........................7 ............0.180 ........... 0.180 ...........0.180........... 0.180 .............0.180 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.180.............. 0.181...................0.183...................36,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000001533 ............OMINVEST ......................................................................82,341 ............ 40,347......................11 ........... 0.490 ...........0.490 ...........0.490........... 0.490 .............0.490 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.490..............0.486...................0.488.................. 311,537,535 ........0.100 OM0000001749 ............OMAN CEMENT ............................................................25,957 .............11,369........................2 ........... 0.438 ........... 0.438 ...........0.438........... 0.438 .............0.438 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.438..............0.438...................0.450................. 144,922,247 .......0.100 OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 542,554 .........227,860....................118 ........... 0.420 ...........0.420 ...........0.416 ........... 0.420 .............0.420 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.420..............0.420...................0.422 ...............1,048,425,108 ......0.100 OM0000003224 ...........RENAISSANCE SERVICES .........................................2,000 ..................420........................2 ............0.210 ........... 0.211............0.210........... 0.216 .............0.216............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.211 .............. 0.211...................0.000 ..................64,535,978 .........0.100 OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................ 245,816 ............35,743......................11 ............0.145 ........... 0.146 ...........0.145 ............0.145 ............. 0.145............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.146 .............. 0.145...................0.147................. 232,652,404 .......0.100 OM0000003661 ............VOLTAMP ENERGY ....................................................... 2,127 ..................940........................5 ........... 0.442 ...........0.442 ...........0.442........... 0.448 .............0.448 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.442..............0.442...................0.492...................27,104,000 .........0.100 OM0000003711 ............SOHAR POWER................................................................... 620 .................. 160........................2 ........... 0.258 ...........0.258 ...........0.258........... 0.258 .............0.258 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.258..............0.250...................0.258...................57,020,580 .........0.100 OM0000004925 ...........AL BATINAH POWER..................................................38,395 ............... 7,295........................5 ............0.190 ........... 0.190 ...........0.190........... 0.190 .............0.190 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.190..............0.190...................0.199..................128,228,612........0.100 OM0000005005 ...........ALMAHA CERAMICS ................................................ 150,000 ...........72,900......................13 ........... 0.486 ...........0.486 ...........0.486........... 0.486 .............0.486 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.486..............0.456...................0.486...................25,515,000 .........0.100 OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ............................ 9,007 ...............2,018........................1 ........... 0.224...........0.224 ...........0.224 .......... 0.224 .............0.225 ...........-0.001 ........... -0.444 ...............0.224.............. 0.215...................0.224 .................. 27,977,143 .........0.100 OM0000003968 ...........OOREDOO....................................................................... 164,950 .........108,594..................... 30 ........... 0.664 ...........0.664 ...........0.656........... 0.660 .............0.664 ...........-0.004 ........... -0.602 ...............0.656..............0.656...................0.660 .................429,623,192........0.100 OM0000002168............AL ANWAR CERAMIC TILES ................................ 30,000 ...............4,830........................1 ............0.161 ........... 0.161............0.161 ............0.161 .............0.162............-0.001 ............-0.617................0.161 ..............0.160...................0.163...................47,690,403 .........0.100 OM0000001145 ............PORT SERVICES CORPORATION ....................... 187,578 .............45,139......................12 ........... 0.242...........0.242 ...........0.240 .......... 0.241 .............0.243 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.823 ...............0.240 .............0.239...................0.242 ................. 22,904,640 ........0.100 OM0000001087............OMAN UNITED INSURANCE ............................... 150,500 ...........42,905........................7 ........... 0.290...........0.290 ...........0.285........... 0.285 .............0.290 ...........-0.005 ............-1.724................0.285..............0.287...................0.288 ..................28,500,000 ........0.100 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ....................................................... 24,492 ...............3,485........................6 ............0.144 ........... 0.144 ...........0.142........... 0.142 ............. 0.145............-0.003 ........... -2.069 ...............0.142..............0.142...................0.144..................207,689,407........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 2,579,394......949,205...................291 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......22........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000003125 ............GLOBAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENT .................. 27,991 ...............4,996........................8 ............0.177 ........... 0.180 ...........0.175 ............0.179 ............. 0.177............ 0.002............. 1.130 ................0.175 .............. 0.175...................0.178 ...................35,800,000.........0.100 OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 186,094 ............17,630......................18 ........... 0.094 ...........0.097 ...........0.094........... 0.095 .............0.094 ............0.001 ............. 1.064 ................0.096..............0.096...................0.097................... 27,548,161 .........0.100 OM0000003000 ...........ALMAHA PETROLEUM PRODUCTS MAR. ......... 9,474 ............. 13,712........................4 ............1.450 ........... 1.450 ...........1.440............1.445 .............1.440 ........... 0.005............. 0.347 ................1.440..............1.440...................1.450...................99,705,000 .........0.100 OM0000001400 ...........OMAN FLOUR MILLS ................................................... 1,000 ..................664........................1 ........... 0.664 ...........0.664 ...........0.664........... 0.656 .............0.656 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.664..............0.640...................0.664..................103,320,000 .......0.100 OM0000001566 ............OMAN FISHERIES ....................................................... 81,376 ...............4,814........................6 ........... 0.059 ...........0.060 ...........0.059........... 0.059 .............0.059 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.059..............0.059...................0.060 ................... 7,375,000 ..........0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING........... 1,008,840....... 131,114........................2 ............0.130 ........... 0.130 ...........0.126........... 0.130 .............0.130............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.126 ..............0.126...................0.130................... 15,843,750 .........0.100 OM0000002200 ...........AHLI BANK ........................................................................ 2,599 .................. 472........................2 ............0.181 ........... 0.182 ...........0.181 ............0.185 ............. 0.185............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.182 ..............0.182...................0.190..................263,631,687 ........0.100 OM0000002275 ...........SHELL OMAN MARKETING .........................................410 ..................800........................1 ............1.950 ........... 1.950 ...........1.950 ........... 1.950 .............1.950............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.950 ..............1.950...................2.090 .................185,250,000........0.100 OM0000002366 ...........AL BATINAH DEV. INV. HOLDING ..........................4,000 .................. 352........................1 ........... 0.088 ...........0.088 ...........0.088........... 0.089 .............0.089 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.088..............0.088...................0.090 ...................2,670,000 ..........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING .............23,788 ...............2,850........................4 ............0.118 ........... 0.120 ...........0.118 ........... 0.120 .............0.120 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.120.............. 0.118...................0.120...................10,800,000.........0.100 OM0000002549 ...........BANK DHOFAR ............................................................ 126,000 ............27,343........................6 ............0.217 ........... 0.218 ...........0.217 ............0.217 ............. 0.217............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.218 ..............0.217...................0.218..................412,126,704 ........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 983,327 ............77,597..................... 35 ........... 0.078 ........... 0.079 ...........0.078........... 0.079 .............0.079 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.079..............0.078...................0.079..................118,500,000........0.100 OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK................................................99,972 ...............6,241........................6 ............0.061 ...........0.063 ...........0.061 ........... 0.062 .............0.062 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.063..............0.062...................0.065.................. 62,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000004735 ...........SEMBCORP SALALAH................................................ 13,550 ...............3,238........................2 ........... 0.239 ...........0.239 ...........0.239........... 0.239 .............0.239 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.239..............0.239...................0.242 .................228,142,696........0.100 OM0000004776 ...........TAKAFUL OMAN INSURANCE ............................. 50,000 ...............7,250........................ 1 ............0.145 ........... 0.145 ...........0.145 ............0.145 ............. 0.145............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.145 .............. 0.145...................0.149...................14,500,000.........0.100 OM0000002028 ...........GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS ................ 8,660 .............. 2,226........................1 ........... 0.257 ...........0.257 ...........0.257........... 0.257 .............0.260 ...........-0.003 ............-1.154................0.257..............0.257...................0.260 ................... 5,397,000 ..........0.100 OM0000001319 ............NATIONAL ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS ............. 152,273 ............27,734......................17 ............0.175 ........... 0.189 ........... 0.171 ........... 0.182 ............. 0.189............-0.007 ........... -3.704 ...............0.182 ..............0.182...................0.185 .................... 6,110,004 ..........0.100 OM0000002580 ...........OMAN EDU. & TRIN. INV. ..........................................54,520 ...............8,957........................7 ............0.165 ........... 0.165 ...........0.163 ........... 0.164 ............. 0.176............-0.012 ............-6.818................0.163 ..............0.160...................0.163...................11,480,000 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 2,833,874 ...... 337,990...................122 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......18........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

INDIAN MARKETS

KHAZZAN PROJECT

Sensex rises; rupee appreciates MUMBAI: Both the indices, S&P BSE benchmark Sensex and NSE Nifty, recovered by 102 points and 16 points, respectively, on fresh buying at current levels ahead of the expiry of futures and options October contract on Thursday coupled with higher global cues.

The Sensex resumed higher at 28,156.59 and hovered in a range of 28,256.65 and 28,075.95 before ending at 28,179.08, showing a recovery of 101.90 points or 0.36 per

cent. The Sensex had dropped by 52.66 points or 0.19 per cent last Friday. The NSE 50-share Nifty also rose by 15.90 points or 0.18 per cent to 8,708.95.

Encouraging quarterly results from some companies also boosted the market sentiment. ONGC rose by 4.61 per cent after the company said that the board of directors of the company will consider a proposal for declaration of bonus issue, if any.

Rupee gains Notwithstanding buoyant dollar overseas, the rupee snapped a twosession downtrend to end higher by four paise at 66.85 on the back of fresh selling of the greenbank by exporters and corporates.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) market, the local unit opened on a steady note at 66.89 before drifting sideways to hit a low of 66.9225. It finally settled at 66.85. - PTI

GAS PROJECT : Khazzan drilling plan is also on track with 38 of the 50 wells needed by first gas

already drilled. More than 300 wells will be drilled over the lifetime of the project. – Supplied picture < FROM

B1 BP brings wealth of expertise As the largest investor among the integrated oil companies in the Middle East and North Africa, BP brings a wealth of technical expertise in advanced seismic, hydraulic fracturing and horizontal well design.

This deep technical knowledge is key to unlocking the vast reserves of tight gas which are contained in the deep, dense and extremely hard rock strata at Khazzan.

BP Oman is lead partner in the project with a 60 per cent inter-

est. Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production holds 40 per cent. With national oil companies BP is currently managing over 3 million barrels per day of oil and gas production throughout the Middle East.

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B3

MARKET Iraq a hurdle in Opec output deal talks with Gulf counterparts in the Saudi capital.

“We see reasons to take steps to balance the market in coming months to bring investments back and reduce volatility,” he said. “We discussed issues related to levels of limiting oil production by Russia and by other countries that may join the agreement, but it’s too early to tell the concrete figures because the process of finalising positions is going on.”

Like Iraq, Russia is seeking to ramp up output, not tamp it down. Russia is producing about 10.9 million barrels a day on average this year, according to Energy Ministry data.

Iraq should be exempted from cutting production because it is embroiled in a war with rebels, Oil Minister Jabber Al Luaibi said.

DUBAI: Opec’s second-largest producer threw an obstacle in the group’s path toward a final deal to stabilise oil markets when Iraq balked at joining efforts to trim output to prop up crude prices.

Iraq should be exempted from cutting production because it is embroiled in a war with rebels, Oil Minister Jabber Al Luaibi said at a news conference in Baghdad. The country currently produces more than 4.7 million barrels a day it pumped in September, and Iraq’s output could rise higher still as the government urges international companies to boost production at its fields, he said.

The minister disputed Organisation of Petroleum Exporting

WOOING OTHERS: Crude oil plunged to a 12-year low in January, hammering the budgets of producers from Venezuela to Saudi Arabia. Opec is trying to woo other producers to join in the group’s first output cuts in eight years. – Bloomberg News

Countries (Opec) figures that peg Iraqi output at less than 4.2 million barrels daily.

“We are with Opec policy and Opec unity,” Al Luaibi said.

“But this should not be at our expense.” A meeting in Algeria last month of the group’s 14 members stretched to seven hours as Iraq argued over the level of production that should be used as a baseline for setting quotas.

Opec is trying to woo other producers to join in the group’s first output cuts in eight years, a policy shift that members agreed to last month in Algiers. Crude plunged to a 12-year low in January, hammering the budgets of producers from Venezuela to Saudi Arabia.

The price slide led Opec to abandon its two-year-old Saudi-led policy of allowing members to pump as much as they could in an effort

B ATT E RY F I R E

Customers of Samsung Note 7 demand compensation SEOUL: Number of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 owners demanding compensation for being inconvenienced by the smartphone’s troubles is starting to rise.

In what may be the first Note 7 related class-action lawsuit filed in South Korea, 527 smartphone buyers are demanding Samsung Electronics pay each plaintiff about 500,000 won (about $440) for time and effort lost when the phones were first recalled and then scrapped amid reports devices were heating up and catching on fire.

“We’re now planning to file a lawsuit every month,” said Ko Young-yeel, an attorney for Seoul-

based Harvest Law, which filed the class-action lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court on Monday.

The firm took just five days to have the more than 500 Note 7 owners sign up for the class-action lawsuit, he said. Consumers are ‘very angry’.

Global recall Samsung started a global recall in September following reports that its newly released smartphone was causing burns and property damage. The Suwon-based company sent text messages to Note 7 owners in Korea requesting they visit a nearby store to get their phones exchanged for new ones.

INTERNET SERVICE

‘Use multiple vendors to reduce cyber attack risk’ NEW YORK: Companies can reduce the risk from the type of cyber attack that took out major websites on Friday by using multiple vendors for the critical internet service known as a domain name service, or DNS, companies and security experts said on Sunday.

“We have advocated for years for redundancy in your infrastructure,” said Kyle York, chief strategy officer for Dyn, the New Hampshire DNS provider that was attacked on Friday.

“I don’t think you can ever be safe enough or redundant enough,” he added.

Hackers unleashed a complex attack on the internet through common devices like webcams and digital recorders and cut access to some of the world’s best known websites on Friday, a stunning breach of global internet stability.

York said clients who used multiple servers “saw less of an impact.” Using multiple DNS providers can, however, make

managing traffic more complicated and costly, experts said.

Friday’s cyber attack alarmed security experts because it represented a new type of threat rooted in the proliferation of simple digital devices such as webcams.

Such devices often lack proper security, and hackers found a way to harness millions of them to flood a target with so much traffic that it can’t cope.

The attack on Dyn and the resulting outage started in the Eastern United States on Friday and then spread to other parts of the country and Europe, affecting companies including Twitter and Paypal. DNS providers such as Dyn act as a switchboard for internet traffic.

“It’s important to implement diversity geographically, as well as architecturally,” for a defense against domain name service attacks, said Andy Ellis, chief security officer at Akamai Technologies, which helped Dyn recover on Friday. - Reuters

Ko said customers had to return to the store to get batteries checked before they had to download a program that only allowed 60 perc ent of battery capacity. Samsung then asked them to come into the store again for the recall.

Among the complaints the law firm received, three owners claimed their phones caught on fire. Ko said the law firm will prepare a separate lawsuit for them.

The suit comes less than a week after the first Note 7-related class-action against Samsung was filed in US. The phone owners there are seeking unspecified damages.

- Bloomberg News

to protect market share.

Russia refuses to commit Russia, the biggest prize in Opec’s quest for support, refused again on Sunday to commit to joining the plan. Russia can’t say yet whether it will freeze or cut output as part of a final accord and is reviewing “many scenarios” to speed the oil market’s recovery, Energy Minister Alexander Novak said after

Russia’s strategy The latest draft of Russia’s energy strategy sees a potential increase in annual production from 534.1 million metric tons last year to 555 million tons, or 11.1 million barrels a day, by 2020.

OPEC pumped a record 33.75 million barrels a day in September, with Saudi Arabia accounting for 10.58 MILLION barrels of the total, according to data. Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Khalid Al Falih echoed comments by Russia’s Novak that oil markets are improving. Even so, producers must take further action to speed the recovery, he said in Riyadh.

Intense consultations “Oil markets started moving into

balance recently, but we in OPEC, along with producers from outside the group, started intense consultations to take the right action to quicken the re-balancing and market recovery,” Al Falih said in a speech on Sunday. Iraq became the fourth Opec member — after Iran, Nigeria and Libya — to seek an exemption from output limits.

The group aims to decide on individual levels when it meets on November 30 in Vienna.

Iraq asked Opec during the meetings in Algeria for an exemption from its participation in any cuts, Al Luaibi said in Baghdad.

He cited Iraq’s war against Islamic State as the reason it should be grouped with Iran and Nigeria in being left out of cuts.

Opec adopted a Saudi-led policy in 2014 of allowing members to pump as much as they could to retain market share in the face of increased supply from outside the group. Prices have plunged to about half their 2014 levels, reaching a 12-year low in January as rising sales from Opec added to new production in countries like the United States and Russia.

Brent crudehas climbed about 40 per cent this year. - Bloomberg News

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016

FEATURE

SINGAP RE’S $24B IL WIPE UT More than two years of tumbling oil prices have wiped out almost $24 billion from the market value of Keppel, Sembcorp Marine and Singapore’s other listed oil-services companies lost about two thirds of their pre-July 2014 capitalisation. Since then, at least 25,000 jobs have been axed and one company, Swiber Holdings, has defaulted

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ust mers have dwindled by last week at the Indian Masala Hut, a curry stall in Singap re’s shipyard heartland.

Manager K. Muralid ss blames the slump in the il rig-building that led t the eliminati n f th usands f j bs, many held by w rkers from India and fr m Bangladesh.

“The lunchtime cr wd has m re than halved,” Muralid ss says, surveying the alm st-empty Benoi R ad f d c urt, where nly f ur f 12 hawker stalls were pen ne aftern n last week. As recently as September, he was busy filling rders fr m c mpanies trying t sate hungry lab urers w rking vertime. “That has c me d wn quite a bit because there are fewer pr jects being w rked n.”

M re than $400 billi n of pr p sed energy pr jects w rldwide have been delayed since mid-2014 and pushed int 2017 and bey nd, acc rding t c nsulting firm W d Mackenzie. In Singap re, the gl bal centre for il-rig c nstructi n f r decades, the sl wd wn c ntributed t the ec n my c ntracting the m st in f ur years in the third quarter. BP aband ned il expl rati n ff the Great Australian Bight, it said last week, five years after beginning a search f r res urces in ne f the w rld’s last fr ntier regi ns. BP had previ usly estimated the drilling pr gram w uld c st m re than A$1 billi n ($769 milli n).

Decisi ns like this ripple thr ugh Singap re’s il and gas services industry, fr m Keppel and Sembc rp Marine, the w rld’s biggest builders f il rigs, t c mpanies supplying anch rs, chains and ther c mp nents, t the eateries feeding an ffsh re engineering w rkf rce that tripled ver a decade t peak at m re than 90,000.

M re than tw years f tumbling il prices have wiped m re than $24 billi n fr m the market value f Keppel, Sembc rp Marine and Singap re’s ther listed il-services c mpanies lost ab ut tw thirds f their pre-July 2014 capitalisati n.

Since then, at least 25,000 j bs have been axed and ne c mpany, Swiber H ldings, has defaulted.

“We’ll see m re failures within the il services sect r,” said S ng Seng Wun, regi nal ec n mist with CIMB Private Banking in Singap re, in a teleph ne interview.

“Str nger c mpanies, like Keppel and Sembc rp Marine, will survive and take advantage f pp rtunities.

They have deeper p ckets.”

The utput in the marine and ffsh re engineering sect r fell 29.7 per cent in the first eight m nths f this year, the w rst-perf rming industry in Singap re, acc rding t the

data fr m the c untry’s Ec n mic Devel pment B ard.

“The d wn-cycles in a few industries like the ffsh re and marine industries, and the fact that falling il and c mm dity prices have dampened demand in the regi n ar und us,” Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singap re’s deputy prime minister, said at a c mpany’s media event in the city-state recently.

“But th se are sh rt term fact rs, th se are cyclical fact rs.” Pr fit at Keppel, which rep rts third-quarter earnings n ctober 20, is f recast t slump t the l west in a decade in 2016. Sembc rp, which p sted a 69 per cent dr p in first-half pr fit, is slated t rep rt n ct ber 25. B th c mpanies declined t c mment n whether m re j b cuts are likely amid a decline in rig rders, citing a pre-earnings black ut peri d.

The Keppel ffsh re & Marine unit has shrunk its w rkf rce by ab ut 11,000 and subc ntractor headc unt by s me 8,600 since 2015, Chief executive fficer Ch w Yew Yuen said in July. The c mpany has trimmed verheads t maintain a gr ss perating margin at ar und 13 per cent, he said.

Keppel, which began as a l cal ship repair yard in the 1960s, said it had w n m re than S$460 milli n ($332 milli n) of rders this year when it rep rted first-half earnings n July 21. Its net rder b k at the end f June was S$4.3 billi n, excluding rders fr m Brazil, the l west since at least 2005. The rder b k has declined every year since peaking at S$14.2 billi n in 2013.

Down cycles Sembc rp Marine is building a mega shipyard that will give it br ader capabilities in building gas st rage tanks and ffsh re pr ducti n units, Chief Financial fficer Tan Cheng Tat said in July. The c mpany has experienced “several d wn-cycles and built a str ng c re t weather the elements,” acc rding t a presentation.

Sembc rp Marine had w n ab ut S$320 milli n of w rk and its rder b k st d at S$9.2 billi n as f July 28, when the c mpany ann unced firsthalf earnings. That’s the l west rder backl g since 2011.

The il industry may cut spending f r a third straight year in 2017 as l wer c sts kick in and c mpanies c ntinue t grapple with weaker finances because f crude’s slump, the Internati nal Energy Agency said last m nth.

Many il and gas shipping c mpanies are facing difficulties as they g thr ugh “massive c st-cutting,” Sim said.

“We may see m re c ns lidation r privatisati n in the market if this c ntinues.” – Bloomberg News

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ROUND-UP

Dhofar Auto technician wins at coveted contest

DEVELOPING SKILLS

Eint Auto, Primewell hold staff training

Shashidhara Acharya from Dhofar Auto’s Azaiba Service Centre, managed to outshine Mopar Technical Skill Contest held at the

MUSCAT: Dedicated to serve the needs and demands of the market with utmost excellence, Eint Automotive, a division of the WJ Towell Group, has always had a keen eye on the development of their staff.

Renowned for its quality, reliability and on-road stability, Primewell has always placed a strong focus on its safety element.

Joining hands with its local dealers Eint Automotive, the tyre division organised a special staff training programme to help the team not only understand the product better but also raise awareness on generic tyre safety protocols, says a press release.

Apart from tyre safety, the topics also broadly covered a range of areas like the technical aspects

of Primewell tyres, the different methods of analysing failure and also its differential features that make it unique. With Primewell certified trainers heading the presentations, the training proved beneficial to the entire team. Extensive question and answer sessions even allowed the team to get a first hand explanation of how things worked.

“The tyre segment is an integral part of auto care and our division takes pride in the workforce we have. We see our team as our most prized asset and their development is a matter of utmost importance to us. We are therefore able to provide a superior level of customer service for all our clients,” said Raj Nair, Business Unit head, Eint Automotive.

Dubai Autodrome and won the second position from 16 participants competing within the GCC

MUSCAT: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) routinely holds tests to assess and improve the expertise of its technicians in showrooms across the world. Recently, a two day challenge was held as a part of the Mopar Technical Skill Contest at the Dubai Autodrome.

Shashidhara Acharya from Dhofar Automotive’s Azaiba Service Centre, managed to outshine the competition and won the second position from 16 participants

TEST DRIVE

competing within the GCC. Aikie Lacrete, was also one of the chosen technicians taking part in the competition, says a press release.

The challenge featured tough and complicated vehicle assessments and was supervised by top technical specialists from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Upon returning back to Muscat, they were felicitated by Hani Al Zubair, chairman and Mark Tomlinson, managing director of Dhofar Au-

tomotive at the Azaiba showroom.

Speaking about the accomplishment Chris Edwards, general manager of Dhofar Automotive said, “This is a fantastic achievement by our technicians and we congratulate both of them on their achievements, I particularly commend, Shashidhara for the overall results. Both of our experts have shown their ability to handle highly sophisticated technical issues and possess the

necessary skill to offer the highest level of technical support.”

Shyamnath Nendoor, technical training manager of Dhofar Auto said, “The dedication and work ethics of our experts are the reason for this great result. In fact, Shashidhara has received Top Technician Award in Dhofar Technical Contest this year. I am proud of their achievements and look forward to more of our technicians reaching the finals next year.”

BUSINESS ALLIANCE

‘Kia on Tour’ roadshow visitors win exciting prizes MUSCAT: The recently concluded ‘Kia on Tour’ roadshow witnessed people of Oman heartily respond to the brand’s invitation to ‘Test Drive a Kia & Win exciting prizes.’

An exciting test drive on a thrilling Kia model led to a chance to win exciting prizes such as an Apple iPad, freezers, microwaves, bluetooth speakers, power banks and attractive Kia souvenirs, says a press release.

The visitors also had many fun activities to indulge in and had a gala time participating in the games played at the venue. There also was a Kia quiz contest running on Kia Oman Facebook page where one needed to just answer three simple questions correctly

Huawei partners with Infocomm to win a smart watch.

The ‘Kia on Tour’ Roadshow took place at the Grand Mall in Nizwa and the Safeer Mall in Sohar.

Visitors had a chance to test drive the Kia range including the allnew Cadenza.

“Through this initiative we allowed our fans in Oman numerous opportunities to get up close & personal with their favourite Kia,” said a Kia spokesperson, “Besides they looked forward to winning exciting prizes on the spot,” he added.

A R A B E N V I R O N M E N T D AY

RCC cleans Mughsail beach MUSCAT: Raysut Cement Company (RCC) recently conducted Mughsail beach cleaning campaign in coincidence with the Arab Environment Day and as a part of the social and environmental initiatives organised regularly by the company under the slogan ‘Our beach is our façade, our responsibility is to keep them clean’.

This campaign was a part of RCC’s continuous efforts to spread social awareness regarding the importance of conserving environment in addition to introduce the culture of collective cooperation and

volunteer work and to encourage people to adopt the concept of volunteering, cleaning and sustainable development, says a press release.

The campaign was organised with the participation of a team from the Ministry of Environment

and Climate Affairs. The volunteers were equipped with all required equipment to assure the efficiency of the beach cleaning such as gloves, garbage bags, cleaning tools, sun protective helmets and drinking water.

DUBAI: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, announced a global alliance with Infocomm, a leading smart parking solutions and services provider, that will see both parties collaborating on advanced smart parking solutions based on advanced Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

Announcing the alliance at Gitex 2016, the two ‘smart’ innovation leaders stressed the importance of building an open IoT platform and ecosystem in the Middle East to improve collaboration between ICT companies while accelerating ‘smart’ technology deployment and usability, says a press release.

The leading ICT solutions provider also participated at GSMA and stressed the need for IoT ecosystem building in the Middle East region.

“By 2025,100 billion things will be connected around the world and IoT will go verticals,” said Jiang Wangcheng, vice president

of Marketing & Solutions at Huawei Technologies. “An advanced, open ICT architecture is needed to cope with the enormous amounts of data being processed and to ensure that governments and businesses are able to accelerate development and deployment of advanced smart services.

By creating an open IoT ecosystem in the Middle East, governments and businesses will be able to leap-frog into the digital era with the help of IoT innovation and deploy smart cities that can continue to support population growth and society as a whole.”

The collaboration between Huawei and Infocomm will see Infocomm providing smart parking service based on Huawei IoT platform (OceanConnect).

“Infocomm delivers technology that can provide an important contribution to resolving real-world issues,” said Karim Rahemtulla, managing director at Infocomm Group.

“By partnering with Huawei, we are able to integrate advanced

IoT-based technologies into our smart parking solutions and offer customers with innovation that adds value to their realworld needs. IoT is clearly going to transform the way devices are going to communicate with each other and with people, and our goal is to help organisations take advantage of this technology to increase efficiency and benefit all societies.”

Huawei’s IoT platform is a unified, open, and cloud-based platform provided for operators, enterprises, and verticals. The platform uses open application programming interfaces (APIs) and exclusive agent to integrate with various network applications (NAs) and provide access to sensors, devices, and gateways.

The platform helps operators, enterprises, and industry partners implement fast NA integration and rapid device access, as well as secure and reliable full connection management, propelling industry innovation and the fast generation of an IoT ecosystem.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016

ROUND-UP Guaranteed cash gift on Geely Emgrand X7 Sport TAC is offering a cash gift of OMR2,000 on the purchase of Emgrand X7 Sport till December 27

MUSCAT: Towell Auto Centre (TAC), one of the leading automotive distributors in Oman and the region, has announced a guaranteed cash gift offer on Geely Emgrand X7 Sport model.

Under this promotion, TAC is offering a cash gift of OMR2,000 on the purchase of Emgrand X7 Sport till December 27. The cash gift can be used as a down payment. Available at a very reasonable starting price of OMR6,999, the Emgrand X7 Sport is a world class model and a 7 seater SUV with a 5 star rating in the China-New Car As-

sessment Program (C-NCAP) test, says a press release.

A senior spokesperson of TAC commented: “The Emgrand X7 Sport provides a sense of power and control that one needs when one is out on the roads. Its power, dynamic movement and advanced AWD features makes it a reliable vehicle, no matter where you are heading. The Emgrand X7 Sport is a perfect combination of Chinese and European design concepts and exudes grace and elegance along

with confidence. The SUV is feature-loaded and gives you the most advanced experience and pleasurable performance. It is available in jade white, pearl silver, black jade, coral red, agate brown colour.”

The Geely Emgrand X7 Sport is equipped with many modern features such as eagle eye styled headlights, floating roof, 8 lightning wheel up, open panoramic sunroof, trendy integrated centre control and 7 inch LCD dynamic display screen.

The Emgrand X7 Sport has a 2.4L Naturally Aspirated CVVT Engine that is light, powerful, more efficient and has lower fuel consumption.

Its 6-Speed Tiptronic makes the gear changes extremely smooth making the car more comfortable, easier to operate and a pleasure to drive. The intelligent 4-wheel drive control ensures safe driving especially on bad road surfaces.

Based on the safety system of Geely Total Safety Management (GTSM), the Emgrand X7 Sport is designed in accordance with the 5-star standards of E-NCAP and 5+ standards of C-NCAP. It is equipped with state-ofart safety features such as tyre pressure monitoring system, automatic parking and electronic parking brake.

This ensures complete peace of mind and ultimate safety for the driver and the passengers.

By bringing the Geely range to the Sultanate, TAC has reinforced its commitment to provide highquality products and services to its customers in Oman.

REGIONAL LANGUAGE APP

Bank Sohar adds Arabic language support to mobile banking app MUSCAT: Bank Sohar recently announced the addition of Arabic language support to its popular ‘One Minute Mobile Banking App’.

The new addition allows the bank’s Arabic speaking customers to benefit from the convenience and flexibility of secure ‘on-the-go banking’ offered by the app, including the ability to securely view account balances, transfer funds, pay utility bills, credit card payments and much more. Existing users will be prompted to update the app wherein, once updated, the user can freely choose between whichever language they prefer, says a press release.

Commenting on the introduction of the Mobile Banking App, Mujahid Said Al Zadjali, DGM of IT and Alternate Channels at Bank Sohar said, “The app was initially released in English only in June. Over the past four months it has grown in popularity with our customers with most complementing its simplicity and speed. With this update, we

have worked towards ensuring that regardless of which language is chosen, the app features the same streamlined look, modern and easy navigation, and comprehensive list of features and services that existing users have grown accustomed to.”

“Our one minute mobile banking app is simple, safe, secure and always evolving based on customer feedback. We are constantly working towards incorporating new features and services into the app while also streamlining existing ones. In fact, we recently added the option for mobile topup through the app. In addition, we continue to develop our other e-channels and look forward to bringing additional solutions to our customers in the future,” added Mustafa Mohammed Dhafarullah, head of Alternate Channels.

The launch of mobile app perfectly complements the bank’s Al Mumayaz Internet Banking service, which offers customers real time access to their accounts through the Internet.

RECOGNITION

Malabar Gold wins Oman’s most trusted brand award MUSCAT: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the leading jewellery retailer, won Oman’s ‘Most Trusted Award’ in the jewellery category after a long process of voting by the public.

The award was handed over by Yahya bin Said Al Jabri, chairman, Capital Markets Authority, chairman, Special Economic Zone Authority, Duqm to Abdul Salam K. P., group executive director, Malabar Group and Najeeb K., regional head, Oman- Malabar Gold & Diamonds in the presence of Saleh Zakwani, chairman, Apex Press & Publishing, says a press release.

The online voting process this year started in June 7 and ended on July 10 where the public had to vote for their preferred brand across 10 categories namely; airlines, automotive, banks, hypermarkets, investment and finance companies, jewellery, money exchanges, private hospitals, telecom and Omani brands.

During this period, a total of 189,023 votes were received out of which Malabar Gold & Diamonds received 44.6% of the total votes in the jewellery category making it the ‘Most Trusted Brand’ in the jewellery category by the public.

Shamlal Ahamed, MD of Malabar Gold & Diamonds – International Operations said, “We are honoured to receive this recognition which illustrates the opinion from the general public of Oman.

Such acceptance gives us the motivation to strengthen and further enhance our presence in Oman.”

The company has a strong retail presence in India, Middle East and Far East with a retail network of 158 outlets across nine countries.

With an annual turnover of $4.3 billion, the company today ranks among the top five preferred jewellery retailers in the world.

CHINESE CUISINE

The Mandarin hosts Meal Combo Festival with a choice of any two + a curry of your choice + a drink of your choice. The menu includes a wide variety of delicious starters, rice and noodles, curries and drinks to choose from and make your own combos. The festival menu features a good mix of veg and nonveg options.

“The meal combo festival is a way of taking our esteemed guests in Oman on a trip that showcases the true quintessence of the authenticity, diversity and the richness of the Chinese cuisine,” said Junaid Kader, general manager, Jawad Sultan Restaurants.

Indulge into a variety of mouth watering Chinese combos and savour China’s spread of appetisers, gravies, rice and noodle offerings.

SOHAR: The Mandarin is hosting a special ‘Meal Combo Festival’ which started recently until the end of the year from 12 to 4pm and 7 to 11.30pm. The festival can be relished by one and all at its restaurant in Sohar Plaza, above City Cinema.

The festival recipes are set to create the most delicious combo meals on a Chinese cuisine menu.

The Mandarin’s seasoned chef will be anchoring the festival with a special menu featuring delicious combo meals with options for both vegetarians and meat lovers, says a press release.

The festival features combo meals starting from OMR2.5, a suave combination of a starter of your choice + rice and noodles, I N RU M B A L ATT I NA

Nyanda to perform live in Muscat on Oct. 27 MUSCAT: Multi-talented singer, songwriter and live performer Nyanda from the chart topping Pop/Reggae duo Brick & Lace is performing live in Rumba Lattina at The Cave on Thursday October 27.

In 2010, Nyanda and her sisters launched Bloodline, a prolific songwriting team published by Sony ATV. Their credits include, Gold Certified, Award Winning single Follow The Leader (Wisin

& Yandelft Jennifer Lopez), All Around The World (Christina Aguiliera), Say Yes (Nicole Scherzinger) and Shotgun (Leah Labelleft Brian Cross) to name a few.

The success of Brick & Lace and Bloodline had Nyanda wanting more. Her dream was to one day do a solo album to discover and express sides of herself that had never been seen before. “I want to leave my mark on Reggae Music,” expressed Nyanda, “There are

not many female artists in Reggae music, and none have crossed over into Pop culture since Diana King. I want to change that.”

The release of her first solo single, Trouble, in January 2013 set the tone for Nyanda’s solo journey.

Nyanda started her career in 2013 from the chart topping Pop/ Reggae duo Brick & Lace. Born to a Jamaican father and American mother, both of whom are musical, she was raised on the

sounds of reggae, R&B, Hip Hop and Country – which explains the trans-eclectic sound you hear reverberating from her music.

Nyanda entered the music business in the late 90s singing background vocals for Jamaican icons Marcia Grifiths, Beres Hammond and Diana King. In 2006, Brick & Lace was signed to Konvict / Universal and shortly after released their debut album, Love is Wicked.

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starter pack, facilitates a recharge to a FRiENDi mobile customer or activates any of the call or data plans, the dealers earn commission in the form of Recharge Credit transferred straight to their registered FRiENDi Dealer SIM the very next working day. The commission thus earned can be resold to customers as recharge, enabling dealers to make the most of their efforts. The commissions can be monitored through the FRiENDi Mobile Dealer App, therefore allowing dealers to check the latest commission structures and monitor commission statements. FRiENDi also has a dedicated Dealer Support Team that the dealers can call and reach out for assistance at any point.

“Each and every one of our dealers count, as much as each and every transaction that happens. It doesn’t matter what the amount is, what matters is that our dealer network is able to reach out, service and assist all our customers,” said Alex Bennett, chief executive officer, FRiENDi mobile. “Our dealers are that vital link to our customers and are an integral part of our operations. Their ongoing support, loyalty and dedication are key factors that make us one of the most popular mobile networks in the country,” Bennett said.

EXHIBITION

Lebanese Week to conclude today MUSCAT: The Lebanese Week Exhibition being held under the patronage of Saeed bin Saleh Al Kiyumi, chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which commenced on Sunday will end today at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Lebanese Week Exhibition is held in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon along with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Ministry of Economy and Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lebanon Ministry of Tourism and IDAL - Investment Development Authority of Lebanon are the official sponsors while Oman Air is the official airline of the event, says a press release.

Pivotal event The exhibition is a pivotal event

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FRiENDi honours its top dealers and wholesale partners MUSCAT: Placing immense attention and giving due recognition to their dealer network, FRiENDi mobile, the Sultanate’s third biggest mobile service provider, recently conducted a dealer meet at the Crowne Plaza Resort, Salalah.

The turnout was very positive with over 200 dealers attending the event from across Dhofar. The dealer meet in Salalah was a fitting occasion to recognise FRiENDi dealers for their valuable contribution in growing its business, says a press release.

In the process of announcing the popular FRiENDi Dealer Commission Programme, over 20 top FRiENDi mobile dealers and wholesale partners from the region were awarded with trophies and certificates. Along with providing the motivation to perform better, the meet also helped smaller dealers by giving them advice on increasing sales and helping them understand how to exploit the programme more efficiently.

The FRiENDi Dealer Commission Programme is themed around the central idea - ‘Earn more and faster with FRiENDi’. The programme ensures that dealers are benefited with every right transaction they perform. Every time the dealer sells a FRiENDi mobile

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where 100 participants is showcasing products and services in sectors such as tourism, Lebanese franchising, Lebanese cuisine, banking, real estate and investments, furniture, jewellery, foodstuff, construction, media and many more which will strengthen the competitiveness of Lebanese products in the Omani market and increase its stake as well.

Strengthening relations The expo is an economic manifestation aiming at strengthening relations between the two countries and their people.

It also aims to market Lebanon in the Sultanate of Oman and expand horizons for Lebanese economic sectors in this promising market, in addition to developing bilateral economic, trade and investment relations, and for activating cooperation between businessmen in the two countries.

OCS Infotech, the ICT division of The Zubair Corporation, is an end-toend IT solutions provider with nearly three decades of experience in the IT industry

MUSCAT: OCS Infotech, the ICT division of The Zubair Corporation (Z-Corp), launched new products, including an integrated strategic ERP software solution and an integrated communications platform at the 36th Gitex Technology Week (Gitex 2016) held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Gitex hosted nearly 600 companies from 60 countries who showcased the latest technologies at the largest technology exchange and marketplace for the Middle East and Africa, says a press release.

The names of products launched by OCS Infotech are

ADA’A and OMX. OCS Infotech is an end-to-end IT solutions provider with nearly three decades of experience in the IT industry. An ISO 9001:2008 certified organisation, OCS Infotech has been a pioneer in bringing the latest technology to the IT industry in Oman.

Taymoor Al Shanfari, MD of Infotech said, “Gitex gives the participants a fantastic opportunity to showcase and launch innovative solutions. It is a fantastic platform for companies to capitalise on the steady growth of the region’s ICT market. We are delighted to have participated in this prestigious international event.”

He added, “While it helps us get market feedback on our products, we also get an opportunity to know about latest in the industry.”

Giving information about the

products launched by OCS Infotech at Gitex 2016, Al Shanfari said, “ADA’A is a full suite of integrated strategic ERP software solution that manages the enterprise resources while achieving its strategic objectives to optimise performance.”

ADA’A helps seniors and managers to plan, manage and control the enterprise resources by implementing the strategic plan in a flexible way, and monitoring its activities and operations through online multilingual dashboards to deliver the enterprise vision through cloud computing.

Speaking of OMX, Al Shanfari said, “OMX Smart Unified Communication server is an integrated communication platform that manages and controls your communication and collabora-

tion resources to reach their full potential and enhance productivity, while reducing initial and operational cost by combing cutting edge open standard technology, ease of use and flexibility.”

OMX Smart Unified Communications has an extensive and rich set of features and functions available in one box: IP telephony, e-mail services, fax to mail, web conferencing, call centre, call recording, instant messaging, presence and VPN for mobility and remote access.

OMX IP Video Surveillance was also launched at Gitex.

OCS Infotech is a market leader in enterprise hardware solutions and offers a host of innovative end-to-end IT and technology solutions such as storage and virtualisation, networking and security solutions, data centre and infrastructure management, disaster recovery and business continuity plan, and facility management and support services.

OCS Infotech also offers a range of software solutions like enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, collaboration and portal management, business intelligence and performance management, human capital management, enterprise mobility, custom software development and industry specific solutions along with professional and support services.

‘EVERYONE IS A WINNER’

Exciting promotion at The Sultan Center MUSCAT: As part of ongoing efforts to provide a better retail experience to customers, The Sultan Center (TSC) has recently launched ‘Everyone is a Winner’ campaign.

The promotion being held from

October 20 through November 2 enables customers who spend OMR20 or more to receive a scratch-and-win coupon where they can win a range of prizes from Xboxes and laptops to large screen TV’s and so much more,

says a press release.

Commenting on this campaign, Mahmoud Al Sheikh, marketing manager for TSC said, “At TSC we provide the best services to our customers by giving them the highest quality products and fresh produce

from around the world. Events like ‘Everyone is a Winner’ underscores our commitment and enhances a customer’s shopping experience.”

The campaign is being held at TSC’s Qurum and TSC Wholesale Centres in Al Amerat and Al Khoud.

JOINT VENTURE

Al Jarwani signs agreement with Swissport MUSCAT: Swissport International Ltd. and Al Jarwani Group signed a JV agreement to establish an Omani company under the name of Swissport Oman to provide ground handling services at Muscat International Airport.

Earlier this year Swissport has been awarded with the 2nd ground handling license from Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC). The partnership strives to deliver the highest standards in terms of quality and efficient performance supported by the latest applications and equipment in ground handling services, says a press release.

The agreement was signed by Sheikh Mahmoud Al Jarwani, chairman of Al Jarwani Group, while signed by Swissport Mark Skinner, senior vice president

Middle East and Africa and Matthias Pape, senior vice president Business Development.

In this context, Mahmoud Jarwani stated, “We are delighted to partner with Swissport International to deliver their services for Oman Airports, there is no doubt that the entry of Swissport to Omani market as a global leader in the ground handling will contribute to raising the ceiling of qual-

ity and competition, and provide high class services worthy of the status of the Sultanate prestigious position, and of course partnering with us demonstrate the confidence that they had in our group.”

Jarwani continued, “We have a shared vision to provide highquality services, we consider Muscat International Airport is the first experience for all travelers travelling to and through

Oman, we feel obliged to contribute to the creation of this positive impression to reflect the Omani values of hospitality and the standard of services.”

He said, “Among our priorities we have a commitment with Swissport to do a knowledge transfer and to prepare and qualify Omanis to work efficiently in this sector, also noted that we have a shared responsibility with the Oman Airports Management in realising their vision for Muscat International Airport to be among the top twenty airports in the world by 2020, in terms of quality and operational efficiency.”

Pape stated, “We are looking forward to the start-up and have been working in the past months to ensure our readiness for the upcoming operation.”

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offering a total of OMR100,000 shared by 10 Zeinah women customers

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, in step with its ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and commitment to partnership in gender diversity initiatives, rewarded Zeinah women customers in a special al Mazyona prize draw held in the wilayat of Sohar coinciding with the Omani Women’s Day. Dr. Najat Al Zadjali from the Ministry of Health was the guest of honour at the draw offering a total of OMR100,000 shared by 10 Zeinah customers across Oman, says a press release.

Reaching out with a powerful call for savings, al Mazyona offers the biggest prize money of OMR10 million in Oman and the region with exclusive prizes for different segments, including women, children, youth and high saving customers across all regions of Oman. Guaranteeing more for everyone to share, al Mazyona prizes range from OMR1,000 a week to OMR10,000 a month, OMR100,000 every quarter and OMR500,000 at the end of year.

Adding excitement to festivals and

national celebrations, the 2016 savings scheme also rewards customers with special prizes, besides aspirational prizes of OMR1 million to be shared by two customers at the end of year.

The bank has lined up high value prizes ranging from OMR10,000 to OMR50,000 in al Mazyona monthly draw to be held in the wilayat of Nizwa tomorrow. Ahmed bin Said Al Hadhrami, Shura member representing the wilayat of Nizwa, will be the guest of honour to pick the winners at the event.

The monthly draw is a day of high rewards for Premier banking clients. The exclusive monthly prizes for asalah Priority banking customers include two prizes of OMR50,000 each and two prizes of OMR25,000 each for al Jawhar Privilege banking customers. The monthly draw will also reward 28 customers covering all regions who can win OMR10,000 each.

The series of big prizes from Bank Muscat is the major attraction of al Mazyona which offers fair and transparent winning chances for all segments of customers across the Sultanate. With

attractive weekly, monthly, quarterly, special and year-end prizes, the popular scheme offers highvalue prizes throughout the year to maximum number of customers in all regions.

The eligibility for al Mazyona prize draws is to maintain a minimum balance of OMR100 which entitles customers to win OMR1,000 every week. By maintaining a minimum balance of OMR1,000, customers are eligible win the OMR10,000 monthly prize, OMR100,000 quarterly prize and the grand prize of OMR500,000 at the end of the year. For every OMR100 balance, customers get 1 chance to win – so with OMR1,000, they get 10 chances to win. The more the saving, the better the chances to win.

Premier banking customers are eligible to participate in all al Mazyona weekly, monthly, quarterly and special prize draws.

Besides monthly prizes, asalah Priority Banking customers are entitled to two exclusive quarterly prizes of OMR250,000 each and a jackpot OMR500,000 year-end prize while prizes reserved for al

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Jawhar Privilege Banking customers include two quarterly prizes of OMR50,000 each. al Mazyona continues to be the only savings scheme to recognise and reward loyalty for customers based on their association with the bank. For example, if a customer has been saving for 5 years, his chances of winning get multiplied by five times and similarly if he has been maintaining al Mazyona savings account for 20 years, his chances get multiplied 20 times and so on. This benefit is unique only to al Mazyona savings scheme holders and no other bank offers this loyalty reward.

The double-your-salary scheme is another attraction of 2016 al Mazyona savings scheme which entitles customers maintaining a salary account with the bank to win a free bonus salary month after month with no maximum cap on the salary amount. The salary prize scheme is open to all customers with a minimum monthly salary of OMR500. In all, there will be 30 winners every month who will gain a bonus salary with al Mazyona savings account.

SOHAR: Cementing its pioneering role as a socially responsible organisation, Maisarah Islamic Banking Services supported the blood donation open day that was organised recently by the Directorate General for Health Services in North Al Batinah.

The event took place at Tarif Health Centre in Sohar with the participation of large numbers of blood donors, supporting organisations, Maisarah’s officials and members of the local community, says a press release.

The Islamic window’s participation comes as part of its endeavour to implement and participate in various activities and events that contribute to the development and wellbeing of the society. Maisarah’s staff enthusiastically supported the cause that comes within the Ministry of Health’s continuous efforts to assemble blood units from donors, and to provide these units to healthcare institutions.

Commenting on the initiative, Jamsheed Hamza – executive manager and head of Retail at Maisarah Islamic Banking Services – said, “Blood donation helps healthcare institutions provide safe blood units for inpa-

tients and those in need of urgent blood transfer.

“Maisarah saves no efforts to support healthcare providers across the Sultanate and to contribute to their work that aims to provide high quality health services to meet the needs and requirements of the society. In addition to its various health benefits for the donor, donating blood is a noble thing to do and it helps save lives and enhances the health and wellbeing of those who need it the most.”

Laila Darwish Al Obaidani, Sohar Branch Manager, said: “We are very glad to see such significant participation from Maisarah’s team and members of the public. Our involvement in social initiatives that contribute to the development and wellbeing of the community is an essential part of our operations.”

Taking proactive steps on the path of the Sultanate’s social development and prosperity, Maisarah puts corporate social responsibility (CSR) at the forefront of its commitments. Community and social awareness campaigns, as well as a strong focus on engaging staff, are being promoted through various channels.

M A R K E T I N G C A M PA I G N

Semsom opens new outlet ‘Majlis Alizz’ showcases Sharia MUSCAT: Popular Lebanese cuisine restaurant Semsom has opened the doors of its second casual dining haven at Shatti Al Qurum. Semsom meaning “sesame” in Arabic, is known for serving authentic Lebanese delicacies with a vibrant and healthy twist.

Strategically located near Shatti Cinema the new Semsom restaurant is easily accessible, and is in close proximity to the Shatti beach.

It is a sit-down restaurant with a warm décor, well-spaced tables, professional service, and a lovely outdoor area, perfect for a leisurely family meal or an informal têteà-tête with friends, says a press release.

Similar to the branch at MGM - Semsom’s Shatti Al Qurum branch has stylish interiors that coexist in perfect harmony with classic memorabilia, reminiscent of the history and culture of Lebanon. For those who seek a gastronomic adventure, Semsom has an assortment of signature dishes that add a modern spin to wellknown classics.

Exotic spices like sumac, thyme and rosemary, add a twist to the traditional hummus, the orangeblossom water imparts a whiff of spring-time in Lebanon; and the

compliant products and services

speciality drinks and desserts offer a unique sweet indulgence.

“With the success of our first restaurant, opening our second restaurant at a central location such as Shatti Al Qurum was a natural choice, as Lebanese cuisine clearly has become a popular choice among the local Omani population as well as many other nationalities in Oman. People in the Sultanate, as over the world are demanding healthy, quality food choices - and with our uncompromising commitment to quality of ingredients and hygienic preparation, we look forward to welcoming food enthusiasts to our restaurant at Shatti Al Qurum,” said Ramy Nasser, Operations manager, Semsom Oman,

Ikhtiar Group.

“While catering to a diverse audience, our team at Semsom has been especially particular in upholding Lebanese tradition in the preparation of the food while giving it a modern twist,” said Christine Sfeir, CEO, Treats Holding.

“Having successfully spread our flavours in Lebanon, Jeddah, Kuwait, New York; and with the opening of our second restaurant in Muscat we aim to continue in our stead to ensure that guests sample classic Lebanese cuisine while we tickle their taste-buds with delightful surprises.”

It is noteworthy that Semsom that is managed by the Al Ikhtiar Group in Oman has been awarded the Q-Platinum Award by Boecker.

G E N E R A L E D UC AT I O N

GE programmes at MCBS: An edge over others MUSCAT: The General Education (GE) programme at the Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) is what sets MCBS apart from other academic institutions in Oman.

All students are expected to take approximately 40 percent of their credit hours from the GE programme. Its courses provide them with a broad knowledge in four major streams: communication, humanities, social sciences and the natural sciences. Such courses are crucial to any degree under the American degree system, which MCBS adheres to, says a press release.

According to the Association of the American Colleges & Universities, a GE component “forms the basis for developing essential intellectual, civic, and practical capacities”. Moreover, GE courses develop and equip students

with the knowledge, transferable skills, and qualities which are reflected in MCBS Graduate Attributes. Dr Nafla S. Al Kharusi, the associate dean for Language Studies, Foundation & General Education in the college stressed the fact that, “The GE programme gives us an advantage over many other institutions in the country because it inculcates in our students the very qualities demanded by the 21st century job market, not only in Oman but around the world as well.”

During the orientation of this new academic year’s cohort, Dr Al Kharusi gave a presentation on the results of a short survey she had conducted with several Omanis holding top management positions in both government companies, as well as in international companies based in the country.

She asked these senior managers

to rank in an order of importance the five qualities and skills they looked for in a graduate.

Understandably, given their prominence in a 21st century globalised economy, communication skills held the top spot. To be more specific, graduates are expected to have a mastery of the English language. In the second place were critical and analytical skills.

Equally important is attitude.

Employers are looking for candidates who are flexible, adaptable, and willing to learn something new and to learn it fast, and prepared to work overtime. In fourth place is personality. Integrity, ambition, a collaborative spirit and the ability to work under pressure are the common traits that employers seek in an employee.

And last but not least, employers expect candidates to have competence in their field.

MUSCAT: Alizz Islamic Bank recently hosted its second ‘Majlis Alizz’ marketing campaign, which witnessed outstanding engagement from the public, reflecting heightened interest in the Sharia complaint services and products delivered by the bank.

During the two-day campaign that took place on October 21 from 5pm to 10pm, and on October 22 from 10am to 10 pm at Muscat Grand Mall, Alizz Islamic Bank showcased a number of Islamic banking products and solutions to different segments of the society. The campaign also featured a variety of activities offering prizes and gifts to the visitors, says a press release.

The highlight of the occasion was, the weekly, monthly and quarterly draws of the Bushra

Prize Savings Account cash prizes, which took place simultaneously as part of the Majlis Alizz campaign. Three winners won a weekly prize of OMR1,000 each, while the winner of the monthly prize received OMR25,000 and the quarterly prize winner took home OMR50,000.

“This campaign comes in line with our plans to maintain a close

relationship with all segments of the society and provide them with unique innovative products. Our customers deserve nothing but the best and we strive to deliver outstanding services through a highly-qualified cadre capable of processing customer transactions fast,” said Mohammed Al Ghassani, head of Branches at Alizz Islamic Bank.

M U S I C A L E X T R AVA G A N Z A

‘Sadabahar Burmans’: A tribute to prolific father and son duo MUSCAT: Sachin Dev Burman (SD Burman) and Rahul Dev Burman (RD Burman) have created eternal music that has the magic to transform our lives. Their contribution to the world of music is unequalled.

‘Sadabahar Burmans’, an evening of surreal musical extravaganza will be presented by Orbit Events Management, an Omani SME who have produced and presented several high quality mega shows in the past. Nostalgia of yesteryears with Sachin Da’s renditions and hip and fun of Pancham Da’s melodies will leave the audience asking for more.

‘Sadabahar Burmans’ will be held on November 5 at Le Grand Hall, Al Falaj Hotel from 6.30pm.

Entry is by invitation only, says a press release.

Raman Mahadevan, one of the highly sought after playback singers from Bollywood known for Kholo Kholo in Taare Zameen Par and his songs in Happy New Year and in the latest film The Perfect Girl and many more will be performing. Raman has also sung in

several other regional languages like Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada. His non-film albums like Someone Somewhere, Bollywood Unwind, In Raahon Mein have made to top of the charts.

Locally based singers of repute Hari Menon, Sumana, Sakshi, Deepak and Devika will also be performing in the event. Some of the most sought after Bollywood musicians from Mumbai along with talented members of orchestra from Muscat will come together on stage to make the evening memo-

rable. The glitzy evening will witness some of the evergreen songs of SD Burman that have been a part of our lives and fondly hummed by all. While RD Burman retained the melody of his father’s music (SD Burman) and added contemporary orchestration, thereby taking it closer to the lovers of Rock & Jazz. “‘Sadabahar Burmans’ will be an evening where transitional music of ages can be experienced live,” said Ramesh Narayan, a wellknown music teacher in Oman who has conceived this event.

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Pakistan smell victory ABU DHABI: West Indies face a fight for survival against Pakistan’s spinners on the final day of the second Test after reaching 171 for four in their second innings in Abu Dhabi, still 285 runs short of an improbable victory.

Pakistan, who began the day on 114 for one, declared at lunch on 227 for two after Azhar Ali made 79 and Asad Shafiq was unbeaten on 58. That gave the bowlers five sessions to claim victory and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

West Indies’ hopes lie with Roston Chase (17 not out) and Jermaine Blackwood (41 not out), who put on an unbroken fifth-wicket stand of 47. The same batsman were together at the start of the final day of the second test against India in Jamaica in August, which West Indies went on to draw. Repeating that feat against Pakistan’s Yasir Shah will require great application. The leg spinner claimed a wicket with only his third ball which Leon Johnson (9) dragged on to his stumps. - Reuters

ECSTATIC: England’s captain Alastair Cook (top third from left) celebrates with teammates after beating Bangladesh during the final day’s play of the first Test cricket match at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium in Chittagong. – AFP

Ben Stokes strikes twice to foil Bangladesh fairytale

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Pakistan 1st innings: 452 (Y. Khan 127, Misbah-ul Haq 96, A. Shafiq 68, S. Ahmed 56; S. Gabriel 5-96) West Indies 1st innings: 224 (Y. Shah 4-86) Pakistan 2nd innings: S. Aslam c Hope b Gabriel 50 A. Ali c Holder b Cummins 79 A. Shafiq not out 58 Y. Khan not out 29 Extras (b-4, lb-3, nb-3, w-1) 11 Total (for 2 wkts decl., 67 overs) 227 Fall of wickets: 1-93, 2-164 Bowling: S. Gabriel 12-2-36-1 (nb-2), M. Cummins 7-0-26-1 (nb-1, w-1), K. Brathwaite 15-2-33-0, D. Bishoo 200-77-0, J. Holder 7-0-22-0, R. Chase 6-0-26-0 West Indies 2nd innings: K. Brathwaite lbw b Nawaz 67 L. Johnson b Shah 9 D. Bravo c Nawaz b R. Ali 13 M. Samuels c & b Shah 23 J. Blackwood not out 41 R. Chase not out 17 Extras (lb-1) 1 Total (for 4 wickets, 62 overs) 171 Fall of wickets: 1-28, 2-63, 3-112, 4-124 Bowling: S. Khan 10-2-24-0, R. Ali 14-1-40-1, Y. Shah 18-2-60-2, Z. Babar 15-5-32-0, M. Nawaz 5-0-14-1 Umpires: M. Gough & R. Illingworth TV umpire: Paul Reiffel Match referee: Jeff Crowe

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England 1st innings: 293 (M. Ali 68, J. Bairstow 52; M. Hasan 6-80) Bangladesh 1st innings: 248 (T. Iqbal 78; B. Stokes 4-26) England 2nd innings: 240 (B. Stokes 85; S. Al Hasan 5-85) Bangladesh 2nd innings: T. Iqbal c Ballance b Ali 9 I. Kayes c Root b Rashid 43 M. Haque lbw b Batty 27 Mahmudullah lbw b Batty 17 S. Al Hasan c Bairstow b Ali 24 M. Rahim c Ballance b Batty 39

It was England’s ninth straight Test win over Bangladesh but the hosts also had the chance to record a famous victory

CHITTAGONG: Paceman Ben Stokes picked up the last two wickets in three balls to give England a thrilling 22-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test at Chittagong on Monday, as the tourists maintained their perfect record against the South Asian side.

It was England’s ninth straight Test win over Bangladesh but the hosts also had the chance to record a famous victory, requiring 33 runs when they resumed on 253 for eight on the final morning.

“It was a really good Test match, I didn’t think we will be here on day five looking at that wicket,” England captain Alastair Cook said. “Such a tight game and credit to both sides. Actually batters

SORRY BROTHER: England’s captain Alastair Cook, second right,

consoles Bangladesh’s not out batsman Sabbir Rahman. – AFP

played pretty well on that kind of wicket. I am really happy that we showed our character and held our nerve towards the end.”

Bangladesh debutant Sabbir

Rahman (64 not out) and Taijul Islam (16) negotiated the first three overs safely, taking 10 runs off their target. However, Stokes trapped Taijul in front and Cook

successfully reviewed the umpire’s not out decision to end the dogged ninth-wicket stand of 25.

Bangladesh wanted Sabbir back on strike but Stokes needed only two more deliveries to dismiss number 11 Shafiul Islam leg before.

The batsman’s attempt to review and overturn the decision proved futile and Bangladesh were all out for 263. Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim was proud that his team had competed so well despite this being their first test in 15 months.

“The boys really showed their character, they fought really hard over the last five days,” he. “I am really happy that after 15 months we played a Test like this. Hopefully we’ll carry a bit of momentum for-

S. Rahman not out 64 M. Hasan lbw b Broad 1 K. Rabbi c Ballance b Broad 0 T. Islam lbw b Stokes 16 S. Islam lbw b Stokes 0 Extras (b-9, lb-13, w-1) 23 Total (all out, 81.3 overs) 263 Fall of wickets: 1-35, 2-81, 3-103, 4-108, 5-140, 6-227, 7-234, 8-238, 9-263,10-263 Bowling: G. Batty 17-3-65-3, M. Ali 14-2-602, C. Woakes 7-3-10-0, A. Rashid 17-2-55-1, S. Broad 15-4-31-2, B. Stokes 11.3-2-20-2 (w-1) Result: England won by 22 runs

ward from this Test.”

Mushfiqur said the loss of their last six wickets for 27 runs in the first innings had proved crucial, and pointed to the 127-run sixthwicket stand of Stokes and Jonny Bairstow in England’s second innings as another key factor.

Stokes (2-20) was man of the match for his 85 in the second innings and four wickets in the first.

“Not just with ball in hand but the way he batted, he balances the side,” Cook said of Stokes. “Those cricketers don’t come around very often and he’s got an enormous heart as well. He’s a seriously good cricketer.”

The second and final Test will be played in Dhaka from Friday. - Reuters

GOLF

Saudi Arabia’s Othman clinches Assarain Classic crown MUSCAT: Saudi Arabia’s Othman Al Mulla got the better of Oman’s top amateur golfer Azzan Al Rumhy to emerge the winner of 2016 Assarain Golf Classic organised at the newly modified Ghala Golf Club.

Over 125 golfers from the Sultanate and overseas participated in the keenly contested 21st edition of the Assarain Golf Classic. The participants were competing in the 2-day, 36 hole event with Gross and Nett categories in Men’s, Ladies and Junior divisions.

The Classic saw participation of top amateur players of Oman, including Azzan Al Rumhy, Hamed Al Rumhy, Ali Hameed, Jeff Campbell, Sachin Bawa, Jameela Daud, Jacky Franssen, Sanjoli Singh, Rashad Al Harthy and Fahad Al Kitani.

After the first day of play there were thre players locked together with each scoring an opening round of 75, defending Champion Jeff Campbell, former champion Azzan Al Rumhy and playing in his first Assarain Classic Othman Al Mulla.

The second day proved to be the testing factor as Othman pulled away from the group to win the event with scores of 75 and 75, two shots ahead of Azaan Al Rumhy who finished with scores of 75 and 77. Third place went to Sachin Bawa with rounds of 76 and 80.

Othman Al Mulla said: “The Assarain Golf Classic is a fantastic event and I have really enjoyed my time here. Big congratulations to my playing partners over the last few days. It was a pleasure to be in this event and again I would like to thank the sponsor the Assarain Group of Companies.”

In the Mens Nett Division,

PROUD WINNER: Saudi Arabia’s Othman Al Mulla, centre, celebrates with his trophy after winning the 2016 Assarain Golf Classic at the

Ghala Golf Club. – Supplied photo

Pawan Singh won with a combined nett score of 143 followed

by Hemant Pajankar with 144.

James Mills came in third, narrowly missing second by one shot with a score of 145. Defending her title Sanjoli Singh won the Ladies Gross Division with a combined gross score of 183 over Jameela Daud by two shots.

The 2016 edition has set a new level of golfing event in Oman.

Leon Sassen, General Manager of Golf World, who managed the event, said: “The atmosphere was electric from the first day. I was truly amazed by the participation and overall feel of the 2016 Assarain Golf Classic. “We were oversubscribed and had to have a cut off for

players as we unfortunately could not fit all of them in, but overall was a tremendous occasion. I would like to extend a big thank you to all the players for their support of the event, it was a fantastic two days”.

Rashad junior champion Oman national junior player Rashad Al Harthy had a combined

gross score of 165 to win the junior gross division over fellow national junior player Fahad Al Kitani.

Attending the final day ceremony included Guest of Honour Khalil Al Khunji, Chairman of Muscat University, Khalid Al Wahaibi, Managing Director Assarain Group of Companies and Dr. Mohammed bin Hamed Al Rumhy,

Minister of Oil and Gas. The Assarain Classic ended with its tradition of raffling off a Rolex watch, because of the value of the watch it cannot be used as a prize for the event.

This year’s winner was Haitham K. Haji of Bahrain.

Commenting upon the success of the event, Ibrahim Al Wahaibi, Managing Director of Assarain Group of Companies, said: “I would like to congratulate all the winners in the respective categories. With the success of the 2016 event, we are committed to making the Assarain Golf Classic tournament bigger and better in the coming years while maintaining our strong professional standards of hosting one of the oldest golf tournaments in the Sultanate.

“It is a real pleasure to see all the players enjoying themselves and the fact that the field just keeps getting bigger and bigger each year is very comforting.”

Sachin Bawa, Director of Golf at Ghala Golf Club, commented: “It really is a pleasure dealing with fantastic sponsors like the Assarain Group of Companies. Their team is extremely professional and they truly care about the success of their event.

“I have no doubt that this event will continue to grow and succeed in years to come and I am grateful for their continued sponsorship of this wonderful event.”

The new improvements to the Ghala Golf Club lived up to the demands of the two-day tournament.

The improvements of the driving range and other aspects were a focal discussion point for the players.

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an interview that Infantino should focus on implementing reforms rather than issues such as proposals to expand the World Cup

AMMAN: Former FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan is concerned about the pace of reform in world soccer’s governing body and says new president Gianni Infantino has “no time to lose” in bringing transparency to the organisation.

Infantino was elected in February with the task of leading FIFA into calmer waters after a series of corruption scandals plunged the governing body into its worst crisis. Prince Ali told Reuters in an interview that Infantino should focus on implementing reforms rather than issues such as proposals to expand the World Cup. “I can only speculate as a new president he first has to look at his own administration and see what’s

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going on in there,” he told Reuters in Jordan, which is currently hosting the Women’s Under-17 World Cup. The tournament is the first FIFA organised female World Cup in the Middle East and is considered a significant milestone for women in the region, long constrained by cultural and religious conservatism.

“Everybody is looking at FIFA and the direction it is going and again it’s critical time, there no time to lose.”

Soccer’s global governing body

is attempting to recover from the worst graft scandal in its history which has seen 42 people, including former FIFA executive committee members, indicted in the United States since May last year.

Criminal investigations are also under way in Switzerland, where FIFA has its headquarters.

An investigation was also opened into FIFA’s decision to award the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 tournament to Qatar, a small, wealthy desert country with no

real soccer tradition.

Prince Ali said that as someone who had “stuck to my guns in terms of really supporting football and having a clean organisation”, he knew how urgent it was to speed up investigations and tackle improper business practices.

“You really need to have a clean FIFA to be able to trickle down to our national associations” said Prince Ali, highlighting ongoing problems such as matchfixing. “.. the reality is putting aside the

‘Shame on the game’ Prince Ali said the proposal to enlarge the World Cup could backfire if not properly planned out, citing problems that faced in Brazil and South Africa.

“When it comes to FIFA, at the moment there are other priorities really ... my only concern is that it’s maybe more political and about pleasing people than what is best for the game,” he said.

There are concerns that enlarging the World Cup beyond the current 32 teams would make tournaments less manageable and result in a drop in quality.

Prince Ali again criticised FIFA’s decision to dissolve its antiracism task force.

FIFA wrote to members in September to say it was disbanding the task force set up by then boss Sepp Blatter in 2013, and declaring that it had “completely fulfilled its temporary mission”.

“To say the work is done and to move on is not the case ...racism and discrimination is everywhere and really needs to be a staple part of FIFA mission for the future,” he added. “I see racism and discrimination is prevalent in a lot of places and that’s a shame on the game and FIFA has a responsibility to tackle it in every way it can ...

“Combating it is not about slogans it’s about real work...,” he added. - Reuters

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Taha attends Arab Sports Associations Conference in Morocco

MUSCAT: The Arab Swimming Federation, under the chairmanship of Oman Swimming Association chief Taha Al Kishry, hosted the activities of the Arab Sports Associations Conference in Rabat, Morocco.

The conference, in which heads and representatives of the sports associations, authorities, councils and committees affiliated to the Arab Youth and Sports Ministers Council of the Arab League are taking part, runs till October 28.

At the inaugural session of the conference, Taha Al Kishry spoke about the attention and support given to such gatherings in the interest of the Arab sports.

The main session of the conference was held under the chairmanship of Prince Talal bin Badr Al Saud, chairman of the Arab Sports Council and chairman of the Union of Arab National Olympic Committees.

The agenda of the conference also included the review of the proposed amendments to the unified constitutions of the Arab Sports Associations and the programmes and activities of the Arab Sports Associations for the coming year.

During the conference, Prince Talal bin Badr Al Saud was named chairman of Arab Sports Associations Union until the holding of the first general assembly of the Arab Sports Associations Union along with appointment of Prince Fahad bin Jalawi a special advisor to the chairman.

The conference also approved formation of the executive office of the Arab Sports Associations Union, under the chairmanship of Prince Talal bin Badr Al Saud and six members including Taha Al Kishry.

TENNIS

Radwanska loses SINGAPORE: Agnieszka Radwanska was left to rue a failure to take her chances when she stumbled to a 7-5, 1-6, 7-5 defeat against Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova in the opening match of her WTA Finals defence on Monday.

The Polish world No. 3 led 4-1 in the first set and held a match point in the 10th game of the decider but was unable to capitalise both times as her opponent dug deep to claim victory in an absorbing contest. - Reuters

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Dhoni at No. 4? Yes, but only if Kohli is still around

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irat Kohli could be your impeccable goto man in matters related to chasing a big total, and you could always pick a thing or two from how he enjoys both the simple and complicated pleasures of life in the middle, but on Sunday at Mohali he showed us how to celebrate big without actually letting loose.

It was like spotting a young lady standing alone in a corner of a party hall wearing a simple piece of jewellery on her gorgeous neck and a hint of knowing smile playing on her lips amid a crowd of women wearing chunky necklaces and clanky bangles and trying to gain the eyeballs.

Kohli’s century No. 26 came off the first ball in the 41st over, and there was nothing spectacular about the way it happened. Being on 99, he needed just one run, and a loud way to go about it was to hit a big shot, a four, perhaps, but Kohli chose to do it with a cute, confident glide to third man.

He wasn’t disrespectful — as he finished the single he raised his bat in appreciation of a cheering crowd.

But that was it, a fleeting, normal, down-to-earth moment of acknowledgment, and soon he was busy grappling with the grip of the handle of his weapon.

That was a simple celebration of a big moment, but by getting it with a dab to third man he was actually proving a point to himself.

In fact, his 154-run innings was adorned with such beautiful moments and whenever it happened he was patting himself on a job well done.

Kohli tried to run the ball down to third man too early in his innings, and that was in the fifth over when he was on 6 and India were on 23 for the loss of Ajinkya Rahne, but the ball went straight to Ross Taylor at wild slip who dropped a regulation chance.

Kohli celebrated the life he got with attempts at perfecting the dab throughout his innings and each time he got it right he cheered himself.

Under the circumstances, even a scorching six wouldn’t have the charm of the single that came off that innocent glide.

What made the day for the crowd at Mohali was the Kohli-Dhoni show that opened in the ninth over and went up to the 36th, producing 151 runs and unveiling many exciting moments.

At the end of the day, and after hitting three mighty,

SPORTS Sizzling Osther sets pace at Ghala Open On a day when

80-plus-metre sixes, all down the ground, and six fours, Dhoni said it was something he wanted to do for a long time but seldom got the chance to.

In almost all of his ODI innings, “at least 200” of the 244 innings he has played so far, Dhoni was forced to bat at No. 5 or 6 and seldom got the time or opportunity to express himself the way he liked.

So this, coming in at No. 4, is what he likes to do, but does that mean we are going to see the skipper walking in whenever the second wicket falls? That doesn’t make sense.

The situation was ideal for Dhoni at Mohali, and it had nothing to do with the dew or the absence of it.

First, India were chasing a target.

Second, Kohli was at the crease, settled with a quick 21 off 22 balls. Third, even if India had lost another wicket quickly, either Kohli or Dhoni, the other would have time, skill, stamina and resources to get going with the rest of the lot that included a couple top-order blokes, Manish Pandey and Kedar Jadhav, and guys like Axar Patel still to follow, so that’s not a risk but an opportunity.

On the other hand, if Ross Taylor had taken the catch, and Kohli walked back leaving India at 22 for two, how good it would have been for Dhoni to walk in and get going with, in this case, a struggling Rohit Sharma?

Dhoni would have been forced to play a slow game.

Ideally, Dhoni should bat at No. 4 if Kohli is still around. Does it mean that the skipper may be getting fewer opportunities?

Not really. Kohli seldom gets out too early in the innings. He might fail in a game or two, but you could count on him to make amends in the next and, on current form, it’s going to last long enough for Dhoni to step in and enjoy himself.

If it’s going to be the order of things in future matches, it will be a lip-smacking possibility for Indian cricket fans.

The writer is a freelance contributor based in India.

All the views and opinions expressed in the article are solely those of the author and do not reflect those of Times of Oman

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Oman’s Azzan Al Rumhy returned a 79, Saudi Arabia’s Khaled Attieh carded levelpar 72 to lead the MENA Division for amateurs MUSCAT: Fernand Osther fired a sizzling six-under 66 to set the early pace in the MENA Golf Tour’s Ghala Open on Monday.

The talented 28-year-old from the Netherlands reeled off five birdies and one eagle against a lone bogey to surge a good two shots clear of rising Chilean amateur Matias Calderon and South Africa’s Luke Trocado.

Joe Heraty, the winner of the Sahara Kuwait Championship last week, led the chasing pace a further shot adrift in a four-man

TWO CLEAR: Fernand Osther of the Netherlands in action at the MENA Golf Tour’s Ghala Open on Monday. – Supplied photo

group which included his fellow Englishmen Andrew Marshall and Adam Ward and Switzerland’s Jean-Luc Burnier.

The Moroccan trio of Ahmed Marjan, Younes El Hassani and Mustapha El Maouas also made their presence felt, sharing eight on two-under with eight others as 28 players broke par.

“Any time you shoot in red numbers you can’t complain. I started off strongly, making three birdies in a row from the second and that kind of set the tone for the round,” said Osther, who is playing in his first season on the MENA Golf Tour.

“I did hit a couple awkward

RAINA OUT

Same India team for last two ODIs NEW DELHI: Suresh Raina was on Monday ruled out of the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand after failing to recover from viral fever as India decided not to make any change to the squad that has taken a 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-ODI series.

The remaining two matches

are scheduled to be held in Ranchi (October 26) and Visakhapatnam (October 29).

The squad: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (C), Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jayant Yadav, Amit Mishra, Jasprit Bumrah, Dhawal Kulkarni, Umesh Yadav, Mandeep Singh, Kedar Jadhav. - PTI

drives, but managed to save pars.

I am feeling good about my game which is great,” said Osther, eagled the par-13th, hitting his seven-iron from 200 yards to 15 within feet and holed the ensuing putt.

South Africa’s Trocado felt he struck the ball well, especially off the tee. “I created plenty of scoring opportunities out there with my wedges, but the putts just refused to go in,” said Trocado.

“I missed only one green — on the 18th — and that resulted in a bogey. I think my score could easily have been at least four or five shots better, but failed to capitalize on many birdie chances that I had

today,” said the 20-year-old from Cape Town.

Fresh off his course-record equaling 62 he shot last week in Kuwait, Calderon also sounded quite pleased with his day’s efforts.

“I played solid golf out there. Hit lots of fairways and putted well. I lost my focus for a while midway through the round, but managed to keep the round, making three birdies in the last six holes,” Calderon, who finished in a tie for third last week, said.

“It’s very important to drive the ball well off the tee on this course since the fairways are quite narrow. I managed to do that and finished well,” said the 24-year-old amateur.

Saudi Arabia’s Khaled Attieh carded level-par 72 to lead the MENA Division for amateurs, a good four shots ahead of his fellow countryman Ali Alsakha as Oman’s Azzan Al Rumhy returned a 79.

Among the notables, England’s Zane Scotland and Carlos Balmaseda settled for two-over 74s while defending champion Lee Corfield carded a 75.

South Africa’s Michael Dreyer produced the shot of the day when he aced the par-3, fifth with a seven-iron from 157 yards for his first hole-in-one feat in a competition.

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UNDER-13 A: MCCC B team celebrate after their victory. – Supplied photo

F DIVISION: Mecamac Royals after their victory over Oasis Water. – Supplied photo

Record partnership of Wasim and Paritosh helps ISM humble PSM Piyush Udhad top scored with 55.

Mavindu Rupasinhe claimed three wickets for BOC.

Wasim Ali smashed a double ton and

Brief scores: BOC 129 for 6 in 20 overs (Rushil Dadwan 54) lost to ISG 133 for 7 in 15.3 overs (Piyush Udhad 55; Mavindu Rupasinhe 3/24). Points: BOC – 0, ISG – 3.

Paritosh Bhatt scored a century in a record third-wicket partnership of 357 runs

Big win for MCCC B In an Under-13 A match, Muscat Cricket Coaching Centre (MCCC) B defeated Nizwa Cricket Academy (NCA) by eight wickets.

Batting first, NCA put on 103 for seven in 20 overs. Sha Huzaifa claimed two scalps for MCCC B. In reply, MCCC B scored 104 for two in 15.2 overs. Mohammed Hamza top scored with an unbeaten 30.

as Indian School Muscat defeated Pakistan School Muscat by 233 runs MUSCAT: Record setting Wasim Ali and Paritosh Bhatt helped Indian School Muscat (ISM) to a massive 233-run victory over Pakistan School Muscat (PSM) in the Khimji Ramdas-sponsored Under-19 Junior Division cricket league at the Ministry of Sports Affairs Ground II on Friday.

Batting first, ISM put on a mammoth 414 for the loss of six wickets in 50 overs. The ISM’s huge total was built on a record third-wicket partnership of 357 runs between the two Oman national U-19 team players, Wasim Ali and Paritosh Bhatt.

Wasim Ali, who led the Sultanate squad at the recent ICC U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifier Division 2 competition in Malaysia, smashed a double ton while Paritosh, his deputy at the same event, also completed a century scoring 137 runs.

While their third-wicket partnership of 357 is the highest in the history of Oman junior cricket, Wasim Ali now owns two other records thanks to his 203-run knock — the first double century and the highest individual score of the junior cricket in the Sultanate.

Wasim Ali, in fact, went on to shine with the ball as well claiming four wickets in just 6.2 overs as the Pakistan School Muscat were bundled out for 181 runs in 35.2 overs.

For PSM, Mohammed Nawaz was the top scorer with 37 runs.

Brief scores: ISM 414 for 6 in 50 overs (Wasim Ali 203, Paritosh Bhatt 137) bt PSM 181 in 35.2 overs (Mohammed Nawaz 37; Wasim Ali 4/20).

Points: ISM – 5, PSM – 0.

ISAS down ISD In an Al Turki-sponsored Under-16 B match, Indian School Al Seeb

RECORD STAND: ISM’s Wasim Ali, left, and Paritosh Bhatt.

(ISAS) eased to a nine-wicket victory over Indian School Darsait (ISD) at the Municipality Ground II. Batting first, ISD put on 127 for seven in 16 overs. Abhimanyu Bhati top scored with an unbeaten 37. Mohammed Kaif claimed three wickets for ISAS. In reply, ISAS raced 131 for the loss of one wicket in just 11.4 overs with Mohammed Kaif top scoring with an unbeaten 54.

Brief scores: ISM 127 for 7 in 16 overs (Abhimanyu Bhati 37 n.o.; Mo-

GOLF

hammed Kaif 3/20) lost to ISAS 131 for 1 in 11.4 overs (Mohammed Kaif 54 n.o.). Points: ISD – 0, ISAS – 3.

ISG beat BOC In an Al Turki-sponsored U-16 match, Indian Al Ghubra (ISG) defeated Bosher Olympic Club (BOC) by three wickets.

Batting first, BOC put on 129 for six in 20 overs. Rushil Dadwan top scored with 54. In reply, ISG scored 133 for seven in 15.3 overs.

Brief scores: NCA 103 for 7 in 20 overs (Sha Huzaifa 2/25) lost to MCCC B 104 for 2 in 15.2 overs (Mohammed Hamza 30 n.o). Points: MCCC B – 3, NCA – 0.

ISM A rout ISM B In another U-13 A match, ISM A defeated ISM B by 90 runs. Batting first, ISM A put on 201 for two in 20 overs. Sankar Ayman top scored with an unbeaten 93. In reply, ISM B scored 111 for seven in 20 overs. Aditya Piyush claimed three wickets for ISM A. Brief scores: ISM A 201 for 2 in 20 overs (Sankar Ayman 93 n.o.) bt ISM B 111 for 7 in 20 overs (Aditya Piyush 3/10). Points: ISM B – 0, ISM A – 3.

BOC A beat BOC B In another U-13 A match, BOC A defeated BOC B by 88 runs. Batting first, BOC A scored 193 without losing any wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Shanmuga Rajan and Vansh Bolar scored 118 not out and 51 not out respectively. In reply, BOC B were bowled out for 105 in 20 overs. Sidhant Gavankar claimed three wickets for BOC A. Brief scores: BOC A 193 in 20 overs (Shanmuga Rajan 118 n.o., Vansh Bolar 51 n.o) bt BOC B 105 in 20 overs (Sidhant Gavankar 3/15). Points: BOC B – 0, BOC A – 3.

Mecamac Royals win Meanwhile, in a F Division match, Mecamac Royals defeated Oasis Water by 37 runs. Batting first, Mecamac Royals scored 189 for five in 20 overs. Bilton Vaz and Rakesh Viyath scored 71 not out and 55 respectively. Jerrin and Shibin claimed two wickets each for Oasis Water.

In reply, Oasis Water scored 153 for eight in 20 overs. Nazar top scored with 42. Sinto Babu and Mujeeb claimed two wickets each for Mecamac Royals.

Brief scores: Mecamac Royals 189 for 5 in 20 overs (Bilton Vaz 71 n.o.; Shibin 2/26) bt Oasis Water 153 for 8 in 20 overs (Nazar 42; Mujeeb 2/16). Points: Mecamac Royals – 2, Oasis Water – 0.

ANNUAL EVENT

ISD Alumni’s badminton tourney attracts 21 teams Al Turki signs up again for NBO Golf Classic Grand Final MUSCAT: Following its successful participation in last year’s event, Omani construction company Al Turki on Monday renewed its supporting sponsorship of the National Bank of Oman (NBO) Golf Classic Grand Final.

Taking place at Almouj Golf from November 2 to 5, the NBO Golf Classic Grand Final is the culmination of the European Challenge Tour’s “Road to Oman” 2016, which includes 28 tournaments across 22 different countries.

Al Turki will use its construction expertise to provide scaffolding support over the duration of

the event, including for the viewing terrace and hospitality tent overlooking the spectacular 18th green of Almouj Golf.

Dhiren Khimji, Director of Al Turki, said: “The NBO Golf Classic Grand Final was a highlight of 2015 for the Al Turki team and we are delighted to be involved again this year. The facilities available to spectators are on par with anything found globally, meaning visitors of all ages can enjoy a great day out while watching some of the world’s best golfers compete for the prestigious title of NBO Golf Classic Grand Final champion.”

Andre Loots, NBO’s Chief Operating Officer and Head of the NBO Golf Classic Committee, said: “We are delighted that Al Turki has come on board once again to support the NBO Golf Classic Grand Final. This event continues to bring together the best Omani and international companies in a coordinated effort to develop the sport of golf in the Sultanate and wider region.”

“With just weeks to go until the final, we look forward to working with Al Turki and our other partners to deliver a truly exceptional event,” the official added.

MUSCAT: Twenty-one teams will battle out in the second edition of ISD Alumni annual badminton tournament which will be held at Indian School Darsait (ISD) on Friday.

The Shifa Al Jazeera Hospital and Polyclinic Group sponsored tournament will have 12 teams in the men’s doubles and nine teams in the mixed doubles fighting for the title.

“With just three days to go, the preparations are in full-swing and the response has been amazing ever since we announced about the tournament,” said Hala Jamal, the chief organising committee head of the tournament.

“For the first time, we have decided to give a chance to players outside ISD Alumni to take part in the mixed doubles but one of the players should be a member of the alumni,” Azeem Ashraf of ISD Alumni said.

Mai Dubai will be the refreshment partner.

“We are extremely happy to support ISD Alumni for this initia-

tive. Their inaugural tournament which was held last year was a great success and we are happy to be part of the second edition,” said Aslam Backer, Global Personal

General Manager of Dr. KT Rabeeullah, Chairman and Managing Director of Shifa Al Jazeera Group.

Pocari Sweat will also sponsor the tournament.

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Fully furnished Luxury 2 bedroom flat at Ghala for rent for short or long term basis.

Contact: 97762321 / 99881653

1 & 2 BHK spacious flats behind Bank Muscat, Wadi Kabir.

Tel: 99373290, 24815012 2 BHK flat for rent at Azaiba in front of Al Sahwa towers.

Contact: 97016442

2BHK flat for rent at Wattaya near National Bank of Oman (2 bed rooms, sitting room, kitchen & 2 bathrooms). Contact: 97016442

Shop for rent SOUQ road Muttrah, near Oman house.

Contact: 99183525 / 24706045 2 Bed room flat overlooking Riyam Garden, Corniche.

Contact: 24714625 / 91173997 1000,00 m2 Industrial plot with compound wall & two room at Misfa I/A. Contact: 99342733 / 91118706

Villa for rent at 18th Nov Street, Azaiba. 2 & 3BHK Flats in Ruwi, Muttrah & Mumtaz Area-Darsait.

Contact: 24813822

Flat (villa type) , in Al Azaiba North, first floor sitting room, family hall, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Penthouse 3 bedrooms with attached bathrooms.

Well designed with quality finishing R.O 500/-. Contact Real Estate Services Co: 91246444 / 92905432 / 24222345

Preferably to One Organization 16 Flats of 2 Bedrooms + Sitting + 2 Bathrooms + kitchen in Al Khuwair near to Said Bin Taimoor Mosque and Oman Oil, Gr. floor & 1st Floor 6 flats and penthouse 4 flats. Plus servant room outside. Spacious parking inside and outside the building. Real Estate Services Co. (RESCO ) : 91246444 / 92905432 / 24222345

2 BHK M.B.D R.O 280/-.

Contact: 92144045 / 97799175

2BHK in Wadi Kabeer.

Contact: 92144045 / 97799175

Room in Wadi Kabeer.

Contact: 99058744

Villa for rent at Qurum with Majlis, dining room, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, car parking, land scaping area. Contact : 97016442 3 Bedrooms flat in Qurum, sitting & dining 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen at R.O 450/- monthly. Dimensions are good. Location is near by the road that goes towards Oman oil and Burger king. Contact Real Estate Services Co: 912464444 / 92905432 / 24222345 1 BHK near Medical Darsait Muttrah house R.O 180/-.

Contact 95070201

1,2 BHK Darsait. Contact: 92144045 / 97799175 Flat for rent 2BHK split A/c near Kuwaiti Mosque in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 Flat for rent 2BHK split A/c near Oman house in Muttrah.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 Flats and shop for rent in Ruwi, Honda road and Mumtaz area.

Contact 97293708 / 92433127 / 97103695

2 BHK with split / AC in Azaiba, 18th November Street.

Contact: 96708000

Villa in South Mawaleh: 8 bedrooms, 2 Majilis, 1 Family Hall, 9 toilets, 2 kitchens with Split AC, ample car park Contact: 96775026 / 99463626

3 bedrooms villa in Qurum near Ramee hotel & close to crown Plaza Hotel and beach. Contact Real Estate Services Co. : 91246444 / 91248444 / 92905432 / 24222345

2 BR apartments available for rent, close to Muscat Grand Mall, next to Diwan’s Office, South Ghubra. Contact: 2456256 / 99833747

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FOR RENT Villa for Rent behind mazoon mousqe 7 bedroom, living room, dining room . Contact 95150809 for 750 R.O nogotiable Brand new 14 flats in Al Wadi Al Kabir, 11 flats of 1 bedroom RO 250, 3 flats of 2 bedrooms RO 300. Contact Real Estate Services Co. : 91246444 / 91248444 / 92905432 / 24222345 2 bedroom flat – luxury fully furnished at Al Khuwair, 1 bedroom flat – luxury fully furnished at Al Khuwair for short or long term contract. Contact Atlas Real Estate & Rent a Car LLC. Contact 99436312 / 92888376 / 94617563, tel : 24834888 / 24833848 Flats for rent in Ghala, before palm tree R/A and next to Al Maha F/S Ghala, 2 bedrooms ++ RO 350 monthly, 1 bedroom ++ at RO 300 monthly. Contact Real Estate Services Co. : 91246444 / 91248444 / 92905432 / 24222345 2 BHK with split / AC in Bareeq Al Shatti. Contact: 96708000 3 bedroom ground floor house for rent in South Al Hail behind Al Hail Hypermarket. Contact: 95047657 5 warehouse on Misfah, Bausher opposite to Oman cement factory, 2 ware house 845 sqm each, 3 ware house 425 sqm each.

Contact: 96041560 / 99322321 Mr. Prasanna 6 Bedroom villas available for rent at North Al Hail, near Wave, complex with swimming pool and Gym. Contact: 99833747 Office space for rent (240sq. mtr, with partition) for rent in Bank in Melli Iran Building, MBD area, near Center point.

Contact: 99011352 Room in Azaiba.

Contact: 99555843 Flats for rent in Darsait, 3 bedrooms++ RO 350 monthly.

Contact Real Estate Services Co. : 91246444 / 91248444 / 92905432 / 24222345

FOR SALE 3 BHK flat in Greater Muttrah, Dar AlMaha for sale.

Contact 95061994 Sale new hydraulic folding machine HFMX 2500C Excel machine tools England damaged during handling weight 1980 Kgs, motor 4.0 kw, lying at Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 92875444

FOR SALE 1. Porta Cabin Ϯ͘ ŽŽŬ >ŽĂĚĞƌ ;EĞǁ ,ŽůůĂŶĚͿ 3. Water Tanker ;,ŝŶŽ ϮϬϬϬ 'ĂůůŽŶͿ ϰ͘ ZŽůůĞƌ ;: ϯ dŽŶͿ ϱ͘ ZŽůůĞƌ ;: Θ tĂĐŬĞƌ͕ ϭ dŽŶͿ ϲ͘ ^ĐĂī ŽůĚŝŶŐƐ ϳ͘ , W ƵĐƚ WŝƉĞƐ ;ϯϬϬ ŵŵ ƚŽ ϭϴϬϬŵŵͿ ϴ͘ dŽǁĞƌ ,ŽŝƐƚ

Branded safety products for sale.

Contact: 99763434 Shop for sale in Al Ghubrah.

Contact: 99030180/ 97003247 Twin Villa for sale in Azaiba near Sultan Centre. Each side has three floors, five bedroom plus maid room. Each room has it’s own bathroom and one extra toilet between dining and sitting room. The villas are now about 5 years old and very clean and well maintained. It has split A/C’s.

OMR 215,000 each villa. Telephone: 99333479 or 95215360 or 97509955 Scrap for sale Contact Mr Ravi 99329514 Shop for sale furniture, furnishing at Mabela. Contact: 90600280 Restaurant for sale : well equipped and furnished restaurant is looking for managing partner / for sale in Ruwi, Muscat. Contact: 24816082 / 94427373 Shop for sale, Honda road, Ruwi.

Contact: 91974643 / 24705105 / 94289164 Beauty Salon in Azaiba on the Service Road for Sale / Lease.

Gsm: 90657312 Industrial land in Rusail.4000 sqm. Contact 99323957 / 95490842.

BUILDING MATERIAL SHOP FOR SALEWell-furnished running building material-electrical shop (4 shutter / 200sqm) in Al- Khoudh- 6, for immediate saleshop with stock or stock only.

Serious buyers may please Contact: 94320909

BUYING Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090

NRI

Contact 93990154 FOR SALE

AVAILABLE

RESTAURANT for sale in Ruwi.

Contact: 99378964

Bobcat available for rent.

Contact 97623299

Juices, Ice cream parlour in Ruwi.

Ideal location. Contact: 92150455

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

Beauty parlour for sale in Ruwi.

Contact: 92430239 Heidelberg GTO, single colour 36cm x 52cm & sorm machine single colour 52cm x 74cm.

Contact: 99369880 / 92857355 Land for sale in the village of Bimmah on the coastal road Qurayat/ Sur with a space of 604 square meters for an attractive price.

Contact 92905222

MV SALE Toyota hiace (delivery van) model: 2015. Contact: 91974643 / 24705105/ 94289164 Suzuki swift desire, model 2013.

Contact: 99602748 Dihatsu Terrios Trend 4WD, 2012 Registration, dealer service registration up to August 2017.

Contact No: 92812144

PDO approved prime mover and flat bed trailer available for long lease or rental preferably with direct company. Contact: 99427951

ACC. AVAILABLE Furnished room in ruwi and azaiba for rent for executive bachelors. Gsm 99058344 Furnished room with attached bath room in Ruwi.

Contact: 93223278 Single room with A/C and attached bathroom, sharing kitchen for executive bachelor/couple near Saud Bahwan Hill view Tower wadikabir and Opp: Shell filling station. Contact: 99024362, 93166353

ACC. AVAILABLE Room available with attached bath and balcony, near MBD. Contact: 96275098 Single room, toilet and sharing kitchen available for rent in Azaiba. Contact: 96755127 Room with bath, kitchen at Al Khuwair. Contact: 99743569 Fully furnished room in an appt for Indian married couples near Royal Hospital area. Ready to move in December 1st; even short term stay for minimum 4 months. Contact 95956865 for further details.

Spacious semi furnished room with separate bathroom for executive bachelor Opp. O.C. Centre Ruwi Call : 90611670

WANTED Urgently required commercial villa or flat for office Al Khuwair, Ghubrah, Bausher, MSQ or Ghala.

Contact: 99348493 / 99337587 / 99043127 Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each. Contact 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 / 93203778

One ground DTP approved land for immediate sale in Kovaipudur –Coimbatore. Contact 9003147615 (India) For sale well built and maintained 3 BHK apartments (2 Nos, each 1666 SQ.FT) both at 10th floor at ECR Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, close to Valmiki Nagar Signal.

Contact: +91 9600063675, Email: jsm274465@gmail.com

CHANGE OF NAME I Murugan Selvaraj (holder of Indian passport No. J 8399690) Son of Selvaraj having permanent residence in O.N.O 1564, N.NO. 154A ,Anna Nagar Pattukkottai- PO & TK, Thanjavur – 614602 (complete postal address in India) and presently residing in Al Ritaj Modern Ent. LLC, P.O Box: 214, PC : 122, Mabelah (complete postal address in Oman) intend to change my name from Murugan Selvaraj (old name) to Basheer Ahmed (new name) for all practical purpose. I have changed my religion from Hindu to Islam. 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 Namwase Aisha has lost Uganda passport No B 1218691. Finder please handover to ROP.

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Email: dailyguide@timesofoman.com classifieds@timesofoman.com Tel.: 24726666 Ext: 413 / 430 /431 / 456 / 461 Fax: 24812624

SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT Reputed mineral water company required the following HEAVY/LIGHT DUTY DRIVERS VAN SALESMAN with Omani driving license

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Contact - 90372638

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URGENT REQUIRMENT

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Qualification B.Com With a minimum 1-3 years experience In Accounts & Finance Good English communication skills

ACCOUNTS Indian/MBA/male Chief Accountant 18Yrs Experience, MIS, C.Flow, Budgeting, ERP, Cost accounting &Liasing with auditors. NOC available.

Contact: 92254691/97826674 email: khader2305@gmail.com 12 Yrs Exp Accountant worked in Construction, Cont & Trad Cos. with Valid D/L – (NOC/Release available).

Contact 92194086 Indian male, B.Com, MBA in Finance, 4 yrs in Larsen & Tourbo, 26 yrs in Oman, English/ Arabic speaking with driving license. NOC available. Contact 95588565 Indian male age 26, Accountant one year experience in accounts looking for suitable job. Contact Email: Anishkhan991867@gmail.

Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415

E-mail

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NB: INDIANS PREFERRED

ACCOUNTS

SKILLED LABOUR

Required Accountant with minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing field of accounts and who can independently handle up to finalization. Must possess a valid Oman driving license & NOC. Apply with CV to Email: ahmed@ soharpackaging.com

Urgently required Sub contractors for building work at Mabellah.

Contact: 98113748 / 24422458 Email: kabnair@gmail.com Required Experienced Auto Electrician and Automobile Mechanic for a reputed service station.

Contact : 91232638 hashim@ramainvestment.com

Accountant 2-3 years experience.

Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

Email: mohammad.jwabreh@ bearingcitysc.com. Fax: 24509312

SIT. WANTED ACCOUNTS

Indian male 8 years Accounts experience in Oman total 16 years experience can handle accounts upto finalization, good knowledge in Tally ERP/ Promis and MS Office have Oman driving license and NOC. Contact: 96937943 / 99043561, Email: ksunil2000@gmail.com Indian female Accountant B.Com tally, 10 years exp in Oman.

Contact: 91443796 Accountant Sri Lankan National Inter CA 3 yrs exp in finance ready to join immediately.

Contact: 79049355 Email: ahamedfiham777@gmail.com Accountant Indian female B.Com, tally 5 years experience 2 years in Oman. Contact: 99139188

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 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 Accountant B.com Indian male 12 yrs exp seeks suitable job.NOC available . Contact : 91212471 Email: rennyj6@gmail.com ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in finance.

Contact 99284193 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 Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement.

Contact 94879615, Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com Indian female 26 yrs, MBA finance 2 yrs exp with MNC. Email: rilooozmali@gmail.com.

Contact : 90551366.

BEAUTY Muscat beauty supplier looking for Salesman representation for a company specializing in sales of beauty products and materials with 3 years experience & valid driving license.

Contact: 00968 98515355 Hussin Urgently required a Gulf experienced Beautician (Lady) Contact: 99619409

CATERING Wanted Waiter for a Restaurant with motorbike license for delivery.

Contact 95061994

DRIVER Urgently required delivery driver, with valid Oman motorcycle license, at least 1-2 years experience in delivery. Contact 24694905 Urgently required a Driver with Oman license. Contact: 95729711 / 99364735 Wanted Driver.

Contact: 97165972 Wanted Driver for heavy (sewage vehicle) and light vehicle with valid Oman driving license.

Contact: 97991654 / 97991652 Kindly send CV at Email: construction@remasalseeb.com / remaschandran2020@gmail.com

DOMESTIC HELP Required house maid part time / full time, visa available.

Contact 92895417

Part Time Accountant. Contact: 99882790 Sr. Accountant B.Com M.B.A Indian NOC Available seeks suitable job.

Contact 93363435

ENG./TECHNICIAN

MEDICAL

Urgent requirement for building & roads construction company Civil Engineer 5 yrs exp Oman Fore man 5 yrs exp in Oman, Accountant 3 yrs exp., tally is advantage. Contact: 71100641 / 71100643

Wanted Staff Nurse with MOH license immediately for a private clinic in North Bathinah.

Contact: 95081010 Email: umchealthcare@gmail.com

QS/ Site Engineer with diploma & minimum 10 years Gulf experience required- 2 Nos. Contact / Email: omaniantrad@gmail.com

EDUCATION A well known bilingual private school is in need of Laboratory Assistant, English, Mathematics, Science, Computer and Kindergarten Teachers.

Contact: 96910649 Email: staffing.oman@gmail.com

IT An IT company which develops websites and mobile apps, wanted a Business coordinator and Secretary with experience in media sales coordination and social media. Email CV to: hr@cityvago.com

Wanted for immediate appointment at Salalah, Oman : Procurement and Trading/Sales Engineer, Electrical Engineer (3) Civil Engineer. Apply soon to vmwilly@yahoo.co.in / hr_oman1@yahoo.com Required Electrical Engineer bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering. Should have 5- 10 years in Oman experience in primary substations. Interested candidates send resume to hr@aljood-oman. com Civil Engineer for Reputed firm in Oman for their Construction division for minimum 3 years of experience and valid driving license.

Contact : 94148970 send resume to : raja.suguna1975@gmail.com

Wanted female & Male Nurse with or without license (good salary, food & accommodation with other benefits. Contact 97700963, medicoport@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Urgent required : Store labors.

Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must. Email: mohammad.jwabreh @bearingcitysc.com, Fax: 24509312

SECRETARIAL / OFFICE Wanted Office clerk having two years experience.

Contact: 92891888

MEDICAL

SALES / MARKETING

Wanted urgently for running clinic at Seeb, Sultanate of Oman, and MBBS Doctor with MOH license. Contact: 99468166

C.C.T.V Camera Technician, Building Material Salesman, Electrician cum Plumber and Maintenance Supervisor with D/L. Contact: 99383044

ENG./TECHNICIAN Urgently required: Senior Civil Engineer- with 10 years experience in building construction and to be valid in Oman for interview.

Interested candidates may fax to 00968-24605955 or email us to sbc@steelbuildingsllc.com, sbeoman@yahoo.com.

Wanted female & Male Nurse with or without license (good salary, food & accommodation with other benefits. Contact 92989109, medicoport@gmail.com

Wanted Dentist, GP & Nurse with or without MOH. Contact : 95042101 or send CV to Email : azad.a.asif@gmail.com Required male female GP, Administrator for a Polyclinic at Ibra.

Contact 71100596, jaharaajmal2016@gmail.com Fusion Medicare Polyclinic, Muscat wants GP, staff Nurse holding MOH license & Receptionist (Omani) Contact 97698004 email: medicare@fusionlogicoman.com GP, Pediatrician, Gynecologist, General Surgeon, Orthopaedician, Dentist, Pharmacist, urgently need to work in a polyclinic in Sur. candidates with MOH license preferred. Contact: 00968 - 24446454, 00968-91164581 (Sunday to Thursday 8.30 AM to 9 PM)

*Classified Advertisement space booking with text,

Required sales and marketing executive for a 4-star hotel in muscat. candidate with excellent communication skills and having 3+ years experience need apply. driving license will be an advantage. email: hoteljobsmuscat@gmail.com Required Sales Executive with minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferable in packaging industry. Must possess a valid Oman driving license & NOC. Apply with CV to Email: ahmed@soharpackaging.com Wanted Sales man logistics experienced sales person with D/L in freight forwarding, clearing, shipping, etc. Contact: 94007259 Email: smylackal@albadrigroup.com Required well experienced dynamic candidate in Real Estate Evaluation Field beside Building Management Techniques. Contact 91246444, rescooman@gmail.com

should be done till 12.00 noon for next day’s publication. * Subject to space availability

Indian Salesman indoor, knowledge in English & Arabic.

Contact: 93326636

Indian Accountant having 8 years experience in Accounts (5 years ) in Saudi, Oman driving license excellent knowledge in tally, focus, quick books & MS. Office, seeking suitable placement. Contact: 93878624 Email: arunjames88@gmail.com Indian female, M.Com, having 4 yr’s experience in Accounts looking for Accountant/suitable job.

Contact: 98418533 / 99338639 Qualified CA, ACS, 10 +years Managerial experience, looking for immediate opening. working in Bank, Open to any GCC. Contact : +968-90788509, Email: kartirevy@gmail.com 12 Yrs Exp Accountant worked in Construction, Cont & Trad Cos. worked on Oracle / Orion / Tally/ Epromis, ERP s/w with Valid D/L – (NOC/Release available).

Contact 92194086 Indian B.Com, LLB, Inter, ACS with 30 years experience in accounts / finance (20 years in Oman) seeks suitable change, NOC available.

Contact: 99251444 Indian Accountant, B. Com, Having 8yrs of Experience in Oman, Up to finalization, Tally, SAP, Oman D/L, Release Available.

Contact - 93484122, Email:prijilputhan@gmail.com Indian male, 28 yrs, MBA (Finance) with 8 yrs experience in accounting with MNCS using Sap FICO as ERP, Currently on visit till 17-Nov -2016 seeking job in Oman.

Contact: 98935778 Indian female 23 yrs MBA, Finance and HR, currently on visit looking for suitable job. Contact: 93305002 / 99048224 Email: manjusharavindren@gmail.com Sir Lankan Senior Accountant having BBA, MBA, CA foundation with 6 years (2.5 years in Oman) of experience in Tally ERP, MYOB, Quick book, Oracle Oman D/L, release available. Contact: 93598736 Accountant Assistant B.Com Graduate with 2 yrs experience in Accounting. Contact: 94736742 Omani female Accountant, 32 years, having 10 years exp in admin/accounts seeks suitable placement. Contact: 93295953

Indian (M), 31 yrs, M Com 9 yrs experience in Oman, looking for Manager or Executive position in Fin & Accounts, NOC Available.

Contact 968 96166178/ +919768537435: mohammednajeem@yahoo.com Accountant 8 Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact 97712084 Indian female, 26 years,brought up in oman,M.COM(FINANCE) CA Foundation(CPT),CA INTER(DOING) presently on family visa seeking for immediate and suitable placement.

Contact -97174201/99663957 Email-anishasasi@gmail.com MBA Finance 20 yrs of MNC (MEP) experience thorough knowledge in preparation of financials, budgeting, fore casting, audit, trade finances, cash flows, guarantees, income tax, project (cost control) & ERP implementation with NOC seeks suitable placement. Contact 96280551 Email: ramu2587@hotmail.com Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394 Indian female B.Com Materials Management 9 yrs exp in purchase & Accounts seeks suitable placement NOC available.

Contact: 92695946 Certified Public Accountant (Filipino, Male, 27-yrs-old) with four years experience, seeking suitable placement in accounting/ audit, currently on visit.

Contact; 94959606, email: czesar.42@gmail.com 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 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. British Citizen Senior Architect, Managing Director, Chief Architect 14 years experience, V Ray 3D, AutoCAD BOQ, master degree on architectural design.

Contact: 92480035 Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com Architect Sudanese female 7 years experience design site work, interior design programs AutoCAD archicad.

Contact: 71190409 / 94078945 Sudanese male Architect with 8 years of experience in design & and project management B.Sc, Master of Art in Architect and PMP holder. Contact: 93522498 / 93946515 Email: hesham.siddiq@gmail.com Architecture Graduate in urban planning & architecture Indian male, 6 months experience in architecture & interior design NOC available. Contact: 96926903 Email: nikcherian93@gmail.com B. Arch Grad Indian female 24 yrs, highly skilled in designing looking for entry level architect positions currently Oman residence visa.

Contact : 95990255 Email: lubainank@gmail.com

ADMIN Indian (F) MBA HR & Finance with 3.5 yrs Oman Exp in HR/Admin/ Procurement, NOC available M: 99791008 / 93888576 Young Omani male have experience 12 years as P.R.O, CLERK Helper Supervisor Admin Supervisor, H.R Manager have vocational M.B.A diploma in H.S.E, IT and P.D.O license, looking for H.R position or P.R.O part time or full time.

Contact: 95933288 Indian Female, MBA-HR having 8+ experience in Administration/HR, Customer Support, Office Coordinator with good Computer skill, Now on Visit Visa, looking for suitable position.Contact 90196235

Indian female MBA, 3 years experience seeking suitable job.

Contact: 99257214

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

Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817

Pakistani male 23 years B.Com, 1 year experience of Accountant looking for a good job.

Contact : 79096696

8 yrs exp. in Admin & Accounts (3 yrs in Oman), MBA, exp. in Tally ERP 9, Indian (F) seeks placement.

Contact 97243806

Egyptian woman resident, considerable experience in the Administration and Secretarial Executive for company. Contact : 97221126

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Male -FMCG DISTRIBUTION PROFESSIONAL ,MBA MARKETING ,10 years Managerial experience in GCC /OMAN looking for Divisional Manager position. NOC /DL available.

with over 25 years in varied industries, presently working with a reputed group in Muscat, looking out for a suitable change.

Contact -92405181

96491030

Omani, male, 26 yrs experience looking for job in reputed Companies as PR, having experience at airport / Emigration, Ministries/ Manpower with Oman D/L. Contact 95445779 HR senior professional with 10 yrs (7 yrs in Dubai& Qatar) comprehensive exp in leading HR function (recruitment, training, performance mangt system, GCC Law, operations, benefits administration and strategy) available to join immediately.

Contact: 0097455375005(Qatar) Email: maliksha@gmail.com Graduate (female), 5 yrs experience in administrations looking for suitable placement (visit visa).

Contact 98277037

DESIGNER/ DRAUGHTSMAN Tunisian girl looking for job in media field, has 8years experience in publishing Contact 97816917 AUTOCAD D MAN, 3 yr DCE, ITIi, experience in arch 2d,3d ph : 99506977 Free lance / part time autocad works / make boq 2d /3d arch , structural, shop drawings interior drawings. Contact 97103168 mkgroupoman@gmail.com AUTOCAD freelance / part time , ARCH,MEP, 2D,3D, shop drawing, Bill of QTY PH : 97103168, mkgroupoman@gmail.com ITI Draughtsman (civil), looking for job in Draughtsman (civil) fresh worker, course passed in 2012, 3 years Indian experience , Now in Oman present for 15 days now worked in mobile phone servicing in Oman. NOC available. Contact: +968 98461050 / 96169632 Skilled Indian Designer, 7 yrs experience in Oman designing & Execution of Work at site & workshop seeking senior placement.

Contact: 93285996 Email: kw251287@gmail.com Interior design Engineer looking for a job, 6 years experience.

Contact: 91291502 Revit, Autocad D/man, expected salary 200 OMR. PH : 92279784 Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman. Please Contact: 96489798, (+974) 66653780.

DRIVER Driver available for job.

Contact: 96381406 Driver with car available.

Contact: 98522914 Looking for job light driver 8 yrs in GCC country & speak Arabic good. Contact: 92806893 Driver with car. Contact: 95518612 Indian Driver light need job.

Contact: 96693613 18 yrs exp driver seeks job.

Contact: 95541940 Driver job wanted. Contact: 96393082 Female family driver.

Contact: 98044188 Looking for job exp having driving license. Contact: 97363138 Driver looking for job.

Contact: 95892363

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Contact - 96501189

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Lankan male, 25 yrs, B.Tech HND QS (Civil & MEP), AutoCAD with 5 yrs experience, looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 968 99589495, Email : mct2016job@gmail.com

Contact 92032632, haseebmursaleen@gmail.com

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Looking for driving job language English, Arabic & Hindi.

Contact: 95283531

HSE Engineer 10+ years experience having NOC & valid driving license GSM: 97717468

Driver, 8 yrs exp. seeks placement.

Contact: 98197212

Service Engineer three years experience in Oman with license.

Contact: 94180383, Email: khalid_khogli@hotmail.com

Experienced driver available with 4WD willing to work fulltime / part-time, familiar with all tourist destinations in Oman.

Contact: 24814231 / 91941545 Looking for driving job.

Contact: 93798802 Heavy duty driver looking job 15 yrs experience in GCC Know English, Hindi & Arabic.

Contact: 98571413 / 95464051 Wanted job for surveyor, driver experience 2 years.

Contact: 97060510 Searching job for light driver, experience, 4 yrs. Contact: 92458526 One year experience in heavy D/L, looking for job. Contact: 94397006 5 years exp D/L (GCC) looking for job. Contact 98077904 Driver with Oman license, 1 year exp. Contact: 95679493 3 years experience heavy & oxy license driver looking for job.

Contact: 97363138 Experience heavy driver, looking for job. Contact: 91493829 Looking for driver job.

Contact: 98549627 Providing transportation services throughout Muscat, light vehicle.

Contact: 95371665 Bangladeshi male light driver experience 16 years need job.

Contact: 99165961 Bangladeshi, 5 years exp in distribution/loading with D/L speaks Arabic & Hindi. Contact: 95865971 Light driver exp 4 years know English, Arabic, Hindi.

Contact: 94928736

EDUCATION/TRAINING Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact 99739415 / 92091528 Indian female 24. Masters in Computer science engineering, seeking job in colleges, schools and institutes. Having in good skill in teaching and advanced technologies. Contact : 93356858 Email id : annielino11@gmail.com Indian female 27 TGT in Computer Science having 2 years experience in CBSE school seeking for suitable teaching opportunity in schools or colleges. Contact: 96410225 / 99105854 Email: anitha.mathew.anna@gmail.com Mathematics Lecturer , Indian Female, M Sc Mathematics from a Prestigious University, B.Ed qualified, distinction holder with 6 yrs teaching experience in colleges.

Contact : 91360147.

ENGG. / TECH./MECH. Electrical Engineer, 24 yrs, Indian Male, Fresher, Training Undertaken in Electrical Draughtsman, Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting and Industrial Automation. Contact: 94989767, Email: Junaiz987@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

Mechatronics Engineer with NEBOSH and three years experience in Oman with license.

Contact: 94180383, Email: khalid_khogli@hotmail.com B.Sc. Mechanical Engineer with 6 years Gulf Experience in Oil & Gas, MEP and HVAC. GSM:92730137 Civil Engineer 8 yrs Exp in consulting engineer with auto cad & D/L. Contact : 98484123 Civil Engineer 8 yrs Exp in building construction with auto cad & D/L. Contact : 93060770 Indian male Mechanical Engineer having knowledge in fire Alarm and fire fighting system & AutoCAD with valid visa and NOC available. Contact: 968 90355201 Email: jkkannan6@gmail.com Indian female B.Com having 3 years experience in MS Office programs and Tally ERP 9, currently on family visit visa.

Contact: +968 91968254 Email: krishnapriyas206@gmail.com Civil Engineer seeking job in Oman with 2 yrs experience in Pakistan with a consultant firm.

Interested in contractor & consultant both.

Contact: 00968- 71152135 Email: omerraza102@gmail.com Civil Engineer 8 years experience BOQ estimating, building good knowledge computer AutoCAD also. STP plant experience 3 years Quantity surveyor.

Contact: 94932724

Indian male 26 years Mechanical Engineer with 2 yrs exp in Oman.

Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 91328079

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

Diploma in Mechanical Engg, 10 years exp in steel fabrication site work with valid Oman driving license. Contact: 94696192 Female Civil Engineer with 2 years Oman experience seeking suitable position. Release available. Contact: 97906991 Email: bhavya.bharathan@hotmail.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, 23 Yrs, B-Tech - Electrical & Electronics, having 2 Year of Work experience - looking for suitable placement. Currently in Oman on Visit. Contact: 96739500

B.E Mech Engineer, Indian male, having 2 yrs experience in Mechanical Engg seeks suitable position. Contact: 98827544 Email: sibi.a.b.varghese@gmail.com

Indian male 22, BE Civil Engineer with few site and internship experiences looking for a suitable position in your firm. Got knowledge in (Primavera, Autocad, Staad pro).

Currently In visit visa. 98327644 or shakib842@gmail.com

Mechanical/ Piping Engineer (B.Tech.) on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact 94703350 mail: nadeembcoolboy@gmail.com

Indian male, B.E Mechanical with 2 years experience as Maintenance Engineer in Cochin Refinery and 1 year experience in Chevrolet seeking job. Contact : 97964862, Email :jossyabraham20@gmail. com

Indian male 44 yrs, 21 yrs experience Mechanical Engineer proficient in Admin, Sales, marketing very good written oral communication. Contact: 96746735

Mechanical Engineer 27 yrs Indian male 4 yrs experience, certification ASNT, level 2, ASME 31.3 looking for suitable position. Contact: 98843671 Email: ifthikharahmedpo@hotmail.com

34 years, Pakistani with qualification of B.Tech pass Civil Engineering searching for job, total experience 13 years with 8 years in Oman, NOC available valid driving license.

Contact : 96136220

B. Tech Mechanical HVAC site Engineer 4 years experience, currently on visit. #92837696 / mdabdulather@gmail.com

Pakistani male Civil 3 years diploma 8 years experience as Site Engineer, valid Omani D/L immediate joining. Contact: 93294965

Pakistani male 30, Diploma in Civil 12+ years exp 9 years in KSA looking job for Surveyor have visa with NOC driving license.

Contact: 97255028 Email: leo_khurais@yahoo.com

Iraqi male, Architect and Civil Engineer looking for job in design and manage and supervising and civil work in the site with 5 years experience in architect and civil field residing in Muscat.

Contact 71165357 Email: arch.marwan@yahoo.com

ENGG. / TECH./MECH.

Indian male Civil Engineer 1.6 yrs exp, having Omani D/L, looking for suitable position. NOC available. Contact – 92157694 / mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com

18 years experienced Indian Civil Engg. residential, commercial, high rise industrial buildings) with transferable visa.

Contact: 92855910 Email: jk2_anu@yahoo.co.in

Sudanese Civil Structure Engineer with 4 years experience looking for suitable job with D/L.NOC available. Contact: 97906770

Contact 98942289

Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrs exp seeks suitable position in a reputed company. NOC available.

Contact 96789711

Civil Engineer, B.Tech, Indian male with one year of Oman experience seeking suitable position.

NOC available from current employer. Contact: 91702450 Email: tijoct2015@hotmail.com

Civil Engineer roads / highways 07 years Oman experience in well reputed companies, available with N.O.C from sponsor valid GCC Oman driving license light.

Contact: 95994968 / 94111957.

University Degree, 10 yrs exp in Media Marketing & sales, constructions in Oman/ Dubai with D/L & car.

Civil Engineer 8 years experience Structural buildings marine. Available NOC release. # 92451323.

Email: zubairali134@yahoo.com

Civil Engineer Project Manager 14 years exp, 11 yrs in Oman PMP FDC Contract Management experience independently handling Civil works familiar with Oman regulating looking for senior level position, local release available.

Contact: 98826815

Diploma in Electronic & communication 8 years exp in security system, CCTV, ACS, Data cabling side with valid Oman D/L NOC available. Contact: 95961202 Email: shakeep@yahoo.co.in

Moroccan female

Indian male 8 years experience in electrical field with managerial, office, site supervision, fault debugging and exposure to electrical devices now in visiting visa.

Contact: 90181566 Email: jittoandrewsnesto@gmail.com B.E Mechanical Engineer, Indian male 22 yrs, currently on visit Oman knowledge of AutoCAD, 2D & 3D looking for job in various mechanical fields.

Contact: 00968 92113987 Email: mohammedthanzeel@gmail.com B.E Civil Engineer Indian male 26 years with 8+ years Indian experience in building construction & consulting field with AutoCAD, NOC available, looking for suitable position. Contact: 94656970 Civil Engineer (BE), Indian male 25 yrs with 2+ yrs experienced, certified in AutoCAD, Staad Pro, Revit looking for suitable position NOC available. Contact: 94973235 Email: merlinraj1710@gmail.com Pakistani male Diploma Civil Engineer 4yrs exp in Oman bulling & mega projects, valid license Oman. Contact: 98921022

Electrical & Electronic Engineer MEP (Electrical Drafting and designing) Oman Driving license2 years experience - Mob 99759466 ; shyjalpk@gmail.com Software Engineer looking for a job experience of 1 year related to software testing, documentation or development etc on visit, worked on Android, ASP .NET, C#, Java, Web development.

Contact: 97236636 Email: hasanmir777@gmail.com Indian male 27 years civil Engg (Project Coordinator) 6 years experience in Oman looking for suitable position NOC release available.

Contact: 95071223 Civil Eng Civil Draughtsman with diploma more than 8 yrs exp in Oman having valid D/L, NOC available. Contact: 96785348 / 93129804 Email: abbasimran786@hotmail.com Indian male, B.E Mechanical with 2 years experience as Maintenance Engineer in Cochin Refinery and 1 year experience in Chevrolet seeking job. Ph number: 97964862, Email:jossyabraham20@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer (B.Tech) on visit visa looking for suitable job, has certificate of rewit MEP. Contact: 97923238 Email: vvikhil4@gmail.com Civil Engineer (Indian male) 5 years experience in Oman with valid Omani driving license & NOC looking for suitable opportunity.

Contact: 93101283 Mechanical Engineer with 4yrs exp in maintenance, design, contracting firms with GCC D / license Contact 95712436 & tejab17@gmail.com Graduate Civil Engineer 20 yrs GCC experience with Omani D/L, seeking job NOC available.

Contact: 98621645 Email: imtiazcv@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer, Indian, Male, 30yrs. Experienced in Steam turbines and Thermal Power house seek employment.

Contact - +91 8130553668 or mohamedshah7@gmail.com Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.PH: 93837973

Filipino Male Fire Inspector/Safety Officer/Instructor Experience in Oil/Gas Petrochemicals With NFPA, IOSH, NEBOSH Seeking for suitable placements.

Contact: 91274080, 98900346 Indian male, Mechanical Engineer having 1year experience, on visit visa looking for suitable job.

Contact: 97416564, Email:jovinmathias@gmail.com Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact – 90164912 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, 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 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 Building Engineer, Senior level 9 yrs experience, Projects management, Coordination, Quantities Surveying Engineer contracts, civil software’s & AutoCAD looking for senior level position, NOC available. Contact: 79097475 Email: a-shaqfa@hotmail.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 Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961 Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784

HOSPITALITY Indian male, 24 yrs (Diploma in Hotel Management) 2 years experience in Hospitality industry (Front office Management) looking for suitable placement on visiting visa. Contact: 97937504 Email: febinpalathingal01@gmail.com 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.

Indian male BA & LLB IATA cargo having 10 years experience as lawyer in Indian, currently on visit visa seeking placement.

Contact 99068790 Email: meltoma@gmail.com

IT Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com

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34 year old, married Indian female IT software professional MCA qualified about 5 plus years experience in manual, automation quality testing with top Indian companies available currently in Muscat under residence visa looking suitable opening. Contact: 94957791 Email: devibalat5@gmail.com

Indian male 40 years BSc degree, 16 yrs experience, 6 yrs in GCC in store keeping & material coordinating seeking suitable placement. Contact: 98966849

Secretarial & Office: Indian(F), MBA in Finance, 2 years experience as Associate in Branch Operations (Record Keeping, Desk job)on family visa.Ph: 93186865 ; email: ddthoppil@gmail.com

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

Filipino female, Bachelor Degree in Political Science, 7 years experience in Administration, Sales and Training. I ‘m highly motivated, hard working, skillfull, and willing to work in full time basis, seeks suitable placement. Contact 71149947

Oil & gas experienced Indian lady with 6 years in sales & marketing to PDO and having valid Omani driving license.#96143430 / 99875919

IT Support Engineer, exp 4 yrs in Dubai & 1 yr in India.

Contact: 94832244 Over 9 years experienced (7 years in Oman) IT support professional looking suitable opportunities (NOC available). Contact: 97689128 Email: dd_mcp@hotmail.com Omani 27 m, IT Support Engineer seeks placement 7 yrs excellent exp, networking hardware, software. Contact: 95356166 Indian female- B.Tech with 3 Years of Experience as Software Engineer in an MNC looking for suitable placements. Please Contact through. Mob ; 95196243 Mail- hnambissan@gmail.com IT Engineer Graduated from Bangalore reputed university 1.5 yrs of of experience in software skilled in Php html CSS Jquery on visit visa. Contact: 91213391 IT Engineer male, 28 yrs, over 7 yrs experience with NOC, D/L available seeking placement in IT / Network / Telecom field. Contact: 93563297 Email: monuzv24@gmail.com Mobile & laptop Technician Indian male having 2 years experience in India, currently on visit visa looking for suitable placement in Oman.

Contact: 71018270 / 92365310 / Email: shibinscaria1@gmail.com Female, master in mass communication, B.Ed, experience in media channel and teaching PH : 99362024 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 CFA level 1 cleared (pursuing level 2) MBA operations research, female, 5 yrs experience as Analyst, have a valid Oman driving license, looking for related openings.

Contact 95818892 IT Support Engineer, Exp 3 years in Oman 2 years in India.

Contact 94672759 Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement.

Contact 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com

LOGISTICS Experienced Indian Male seeking placement in “Stores & Logistics”.

Contact: 91927039

MISCELLANEOUS Indian Male, 25 years old, born and brought up in Oman B.COM(Finance),MBA(Marketing) with Valid Omani Driving License seeking suitable placement.

Contact 94170219/99621400 Email:mahimmatha2016@gmail.com Indian male, 21 yrs seeking suitable placement urgently.

Contact: 96281754 / 94191684 Crane operator need job.

Contact: 90604607 Indian Kerela, 27 yrs with 4 yrs experience in Oman valid D/L looking suitable job have visa.

Contact: 98626682 9 year experienced industrial painter and sand blaster with Oman driving licence. NOC available.

Seeks suitable placement. Contact ZakeerHussain 96681934.

Indian male, 28, post graduate, 6+ yrs exp in Oman in sales (back office) & credit control with valid Oman D/L looking for suitable placements. NOC available.

Contact: 92066 523 B.Com,IICL Certified Container Inspector(No.150850),Visit Visa, Six months experience, need placement. Phone 90880935,99023279, Email solexyesudas@gmail.com.

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 21, Indian female B.com graduate on family visa looking for immediate and suitable placement. Holds valid Omani Driver’s license.

Contact: 97208869 Indian female, 25 yrs, Msc Biotechnology, looking for suitable job. Contact 92619048 email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com 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. Call 79042628.

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

MANAGER / SUPERVISOR Manager - Business Development, Advertising and Marketing, Facility Management, Operations, Client Sericing, Brand Building.

Contact +968 93031168 Marketing Manager 29 years professional experience in building materials in Oman / GCC with NOC. Contact: 92284066 / 98559317 Indian male MBA 14 yrs experience in business development seeking managerial roles driving license, NOC available.

Contact: 93956234 Indian male (44), MBA, 19 yrs experience in Oman. Present Industry: Natural stones for construction. Responsibilities: Production, Trading, Business development and overall management. Looking for an immediate opening. Contact : 90992631 General Manager IRAQI who is able to motivate a sales force and focus it on success. Adept at administrative organization utilizing talent and resource and meeting or exceeding all sales goals Experience 13 Years Inside- outside Oman, following activities:(construction – real estate - fit out - pipe lain - Infrastructure) Contact: - Oman 71146111

MEDICAL Indian Female Nurse with MOH License, seeks suitable placement in Muscat, Contact: 95537685 Female GP 8 yrs experience in Oman needs suitable placement in Muscat area with NOC available.

Contact: 96047987 Staff Nurse having 6 years experience with MOH license and NOC, looking for job.

Contact: 97440718 Looking for the job for the past of Physiotherapist Certificate holder having experience one & half year.

Contact: 92545386 / 95474455 Email: deondavid443@gmail.com Indian female Nurse 9 yrs experience / Gulf experience prometric 70% & dataflow completed looking for suitable job in Muscat.

Contact: 96739298 Veterinary Doctor: Indian Female looking for a suitable placement.

Contact: 96906534 / 99014885, Email: monishmajeed@gmail.com Dr.Ayman Abduljalil Ali, E.N.T Specialist (Otolaryngologist), Yemeni-male, looking for job.

Mobile: 00201096542706, Email: aymanjalilorl@gmail.com Filipino male Medical / Sales representative with 3 yrs experience is looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: 92610394 Iraqi Dentist female, MOH license seeks suitable job in clinic in Muscat. Contact 97891219

Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment.

Contact 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 Indian female, 25 yrs, Msc Biotechnology, looking for suitable job Contact 92619048 email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com

SALES / MARKETING Client Relations and Sales Professional with 8 years in the Business Process Outsourcing industry, looking for suitable opportunity in Muscat. Contact +96879050752 NOC available Indian male, 30 yrs, MBA (marketing), BE, (ECE), 7 yrs exp in Oman in sales, projects & marketing seeks suitable placement, valid Oman D/L. Contact: 98518776 Indian female, 9 years exp in logistics, sales coordinator, exp in SAP, MS Office & having Oman D/L, currently on visit visa, looking for suitable placement. Contact: 95251911 Multinational FMGC experienced, qualified Sri Lankan lady seeking employment in Muscat. Marketing, Brands, Sales, Communication. Oman exp & DL available.

Contact 98250829 6 years experience in sales, marketing with valid Oman D/L looking for suitable placement.

Contact : 96626489 Indian male 26 yrs, 2 yrs exp in show room sales on visit visa.

Contact: 99356596 Coordinator Indian male 42 yrs, 16 yrs exp having valid Oman D/L release available. Contact: 93412622 Indian male 26, MBA in Marketing, 4 years experience in sales and marketing with valid GCC D/L Now in visiting visa looking for challenging opportunities.

Contact: 98666324 Email: ajithvjames@gmail.com Seeks suitable placement sales, marketing, and supervisor.

Contact: 98522914 15+ Experienced in Sales & Marketing, Modular Kitchen & Furniture with NOC & Valid License @ 96239126 Indian male with 6 years experience in sales in oman. NOC available, looking for suitable placement.

Contact 95364128 Indian male 27 years 5 years G.C.C experience in sales & marketing with valid Oman license holder, NOC is available, looking for suitable position.

Contact: 94048369 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 Origin, Portuguese Nationality male MBA (Marketing) excellent English vast multi-tasking experience 29+ years in Admin HR/PR Logistics sales facility management with Oman driving license seeks suitable placement.

Contact 94034168 Email: sheriagnes@gmail.com

SALES / MARKETING

Indian male 26 yrs, Graduate, 3 years experience with Air India seeking suitable opportunity with reputed firms. Contact: 98847095 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 10+ Years Exp , 8 years In UAE , in Logistics ,Warehouse & Inventory looking for Job. Contact Number -00968 98096086 Indian male 26 years of experience of sales & marketing in surgical and laboratory equipments.

Looking for good replacement.

Contact – 92015894 /95774854 Indian male age 24, B.Com. having 2 year experience and currently in visit visa. Looking for suitable placement in Sales, Marketing & finance. Contact: 90766307 Email: shhaazz.007@gmail.com Indian Male, MBA marketing 5 yrs exp. in sales & 4 yrs in FMCG sector, looking for best opportunity. NOC available.

Conatct 96001877 Indian male 37 years MBA graduate in marketing with 9yrs of experience in UAE in field of brand promotions & marketing with UAE D/L on a visit seeking suitable position. Conatct 95792820 Indian Male, 26 M.Com with 4 yrs of Experience in Accounting & Administration in a Financial Company in India, seeks suitable job, Currently in India. +918907212253 Akhil:-93626288, Email: Sumeshpsmkr1989@gmail.com BBA Bachelor of business administration exp in custom clearance procedure, also done international logistics management & Nimb National Institute business management (US) certification all documentation work related logistics. contact – 91949050 / akram.chaush001@gmail.com

TOURS & TRAVELS Indian male 25 years on visit in Oman seeing job travel & tourism & ticketing staff having IATA, 3 years experience.

Contact: 90105780

SKILLED LABOUR Indian male, 29 yrs, working as forklift operator in Oman, 3 yrs experience in Dubai and 4 yrs experience in Oman. Noc/ release available, having forklift operator license, looking for suitable placement. Contact 97833280

MISCELLANEOUS Indian male 33 yrs, MBA-HR with 10.8 yrs. exp. in Recruitment, Training, PMS, OD, Sites-HR and Omani nationals development, seeking a job, NOC available.

Contact saiprasad_18@yahoo.com 94179499 Pakistani male looking for part time cleaning work.

Contact 96710189 Indian female 10 years exp as cook in Oman . south Indian & Gujarati special .looking for job.

Contact 95795971 Indian male auto cad draughtsman (Civil) 8 years experience seeking for part time job.

Contact : 00968 99070584, E mail: remluvp@gmail.com

Indian male 1 yr exp in sales automotive (TBL) looking for best opportunity , NOC available.

Contact# 97793879 Email: shyampkn@gmail.com

Indian female, B.Com, with 9 years experience currently working on hospital visa seeks suitable placement preferably in Accounts or Admin in and around Al Khuwair.

Contact 93675079.

Indian male 29 seeking for store keeping and inventory controller job with 6 years exp at East Africa.

Contact: 99695002 Email: arafathw880i@gmail.com

Indian male 33 having 4 year experience in oman. Have valid driving license, looking for job in any field.Contact: 98477536, Email: Irbqzahmed83@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTSIT.WANTED

MANPOWER

PROCUREMENT OFFICER, IndianMale 34yrs,M.Com with 14 yrs work Exp.( 8 yrs in Oman ) working in Construction Co LLC( for ROAD,CIVIL,ELECTRO-MECHANICAL & Others Projects ) and having valid LT D/L, NOC/Local release available & ready to join within a week-M:+919440810180 Email: nagauae@gmail.com Indian/male (26)/ MBA/2 years experience in procurement, coordination and distribution management, with valid Oman license available for immediate joining. Contact: 92536194, email:suhailbs@gmail.com Highly Qualified male wanted decent driving job.

Contact: 91243132 Safety officer : 3+years of experience in construction and industrial safety, B.E (Electrical and electronics engineering), nebosh, IOSH, DHSE, first aid. Contact : +97474018995, email:midhunmich@gmail.com 28,male,ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email idabdullah.nooralam@gmail.com Indian male 21 bachelor’s of commerce (B.Com) looking for salesmen or any new field job in oman thanks.Young honest and hardworking guy right now on family visit visa. Contact: 94562777 Email: hammadakrami61@gmail.com Indian Male, 37 Yrs Age, M.com looking for Job any reputed organization. Having more than 9 years in Muscat in the area of HR & Admin seeks suitable position. Contact : 95218424 / 9610 6604.” N O C shall be provided by Current Co. Indian Male, B.Tech, (31 years), 7 years of experience as A dynamic Supply Chain professional Management with Logistics, Warehouse, Inventory, Quality and Distribution . Proficient in warehouse planning, documentation, accepted warehousing methods, procedure, and techniques, looking for a suitable job. Contact 9945 3837 Indian Male,7 years of experience in sales and Distribution, holding Oman driving License, presently in Oman looking for a suitable placement. Contact 97409636 28,male, ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email idabdullah.nooralam@gmail.com Indian Male , MBA Finance & Marketing 28 yrs,6+ Exp, with oman D/L & NOC, Hospital, Pharma Herbal, FMCG, F&B Marketing, construction A/c & sales , 93379044 Lady Secretary 10 years’ experience in Oman leading companies worked with sales and management team, seek immediate employment. Call: 93095425 or 24791145 25 years Indian male with 3 years experience in Oman, seeking job in admin accounts. release available.

Contact +968 94574596, email id: obaidkhattab@gmail.com Indian male executive secretary having vast experience in admin, logistics & procurement well versed with computer seeks suitable placement. Contact : 99514286, Email: azimmohd@yahoo.co.in

SITUATION WANTSIT.WANTED Male 9 years experience in IT, 1 year experience in Admin & 8 years experience in oracle. Degree master, 34 yrs seeking job.

Contact: +968 92553452 Email: shahzadhussain919@gmail.com Post graduate in power systems (transmission &distribution) electrical engineer, experience in sub-station, MV, LV systems. power and oil & gas projects, having valid oman driving license, presently working in Muscat- NOC available.

Contact : 94669679 mail: prsabarish@gmail.com Indian male B.Tech Mechanical engineer 4 year experience (3 years in India & 1 year in Oman) Driving license Oman, NOC Available looking for job in Oman Contact : 93845629, Email:syedakshar@gmail.com B.Tech Mechanical indian with 2 years experience in Pipelines and HVAC projects currently available in Oman with visa. Looking for suitable placements. #79062695, E-mail:aneespk37@gmail.com Indian Female Nurse with MOH Licence. Looking for suitable placement in Muscat.

Contact: 95537685.

28,male, ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, have 4 years of professional experience in Accounts, handling work of 15 companies independently.NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position,GSM-97654769,email idabdullah.nooralam@gmail.com Indian Male 29 years MBA, B.Com having 8 years experience in Gulf and India as a HR and Admin looking for suitable placement.

Contact :97914340.

Email: kvraj30@gmail.com Indian Female one year freelance experience in FFFD Company in Oman in technical, Planning and admin works. Contact:94355787, Email-pdeepthi53@gmail.com 13 years experience Indian Accountant Tally, Busy Accounting.

NOC/Release available. #96133146.

Email:kkcjob786@gmail.com Indian female (27) MBA (IT), BCA, CCNA, 2 years experience in IT operations in Oman. Graduated from Oman with good analytical, programming skills, presented in international conference, seeking suitable IT/Admin positions.

Contact: 93672143. Email: fathima.shoukath@gmail.com Indian male 27Yrs, BTS : MTM (Mater of Tourism Management) 3 years’ experience in Tour Operation; & Sales Marketing; Ticket reservation & Front office looking for suitable placement, on visiting visa Ph:98837395 , bijothomas427@gmail.com

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RENT A CAR

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

DRIVING

Female Driving Teacher training professionally in both Khuwair Ghubrah and Azaiba, mawalih and Alkhawd. With good English Language for connect No.95133981

SITUATION WANTGOOD NEWS Deepavli special offer for first anniversary Dabeli by 10 +1 FOC up to 30.10.16, many more at Kachhi coffee shop Wadi Kabir near Lulu udit: 94460286 / Kishore: 99437869 Ayurvedic treatment for joint pain, backache, paralysis massage, steam bath, obesity, spondylitis, Ideal Care Ayurvedic clinic, 18th November Street Al Ghubra (North). Contact: 99639695 / 97397320 Ayurvedic treatment for backache, paralysis, arthritis etc & massage, All Season (Vaidyaratnam). Contact 24475280 / 95371664 / 92504980 www.siddhayur.com Car care, care for your car stop worrying about your car. Enjoy your vacation peacefully. Here is a solution for safe parking and cleaning your car when your car when you are away on vacation.

Taking very good care of your car, trust us. Contact: 96964767

SITUATION WANTED BUSINESS

SITUATION WANTGOOD NEWS Ayurvedic treatments & massage – Ayurvedic Clinic Al Khuwair.

Contact 97263637 / 93309131

A business group located in Musanna inviting partners for there business development. Contact those who are interested to invest as a Working/ sleeping partner.

Mobile 00968 93797900.

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SITUATION WANTED COMPUTER/WEB./ EDU./CLASSES

SITUATION WANTED TOURS

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

SITUATION WANTED SERVICES

Enjoy Camping in Wahiba desert & all over Oman & tour.

Contact: 92226866

SITUATION WANTSERVICES GUARANTEED CLEANING: Carpet & sofa shampooing, Contact 99314807/24792998

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

in Azaiba and Ruwi earn in two months

tion guaranteed

Tel: 95244310 Karate and self defense classes at Azaiba 18 Nov Street. RO 10 per month twice a week Monday and Tuesday 6. 30 TO 7. 30. PM. Contact: 98294551

SERVICES tĞ WƌŽǀŝĚĞ ůĞĂŶĞƌƐ͕ Kĸ ĐĞ ďŽLJƐ͕ ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ͕ General cleaning etc. ů DƵĚĂŬŚŝƌ EĂƟ ŽŶĂů Ɛƚ͘ >> Contact : 94277020

MATRIMONIAL

WĞƐƚ ĐŽŶƚƌŽů Θ BƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ Ăůů ŬŝŶĚƐ ŽĨ ƉĞƐƚ ĐŽŶƚƌŽů ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͘ ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ Ɵ ůĞƐ ͬ MĂƌďůĞ ƉŽůŝƐŚŝŶŐ ŵŽŶƚŚůLJͬ YĞĂƌůLJ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ Contact: 98814733 /98814740 ů ,ƵƐŶ ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ >͘>͘ Guaranteed water proofing at low rate gypsum false ceiling works, building maintenance works.

Contact: 93362587 Providing cheap website building services as a freelancer.

Contact: 95371665 Marble polishing & crystallization, building cleaning floor, floor polishing, carpet, sofa shampooing, pest control, anti termite, shifting maintenance. Contact: 99504275

Window unit & split unit A.C servicing & repairing - Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area. Contact: 99557080

Split unit & widow unit A.C servicing & maintenance Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area. Contact 95323517

SITUATION WANTSERVICES WE SERVE OMAN

MARBLE CRYSTALLIZATION restore the original shine of your marble. Contact 24793614/ 99314807

Water proofing ABUQABASContact 99320217/24788722

House shifting packing.

Contact: 99657644 / 98518013

Pest Control Treatments.

Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact: 99344723 We undertake new construction & maintenance & gypsum works.

Contact 92711506, ammarayyub@gmail.com

Painting & plumbing work.

Contact: 95963682

Split unit & window unit A.C servicing & maintenance - Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area.

Contact 96236476

Carpet & Sofa Shampooing General Cleaning & Polishing Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact: 24707833

Marble Restoration, Mosaic tiles polishing, carpet shampooing, maintenance. Contact ABU QABAS- 99320217 /24788722

Marriage makers widow/ divorce/ new for Indian Kerala & Indian Muslims. Contact: Whatsapp: 00968 98796982 & calling 98604960

Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & anti-termite treatment, general cleaning painting,Plumbing,Electrical, shifting. Contact Mundhir Al-Rizaiqi trading. L.L.C. Contact: 24810137, 99450130

Ezhavaboy age 28 height 174cm Star anizhamBTech working in Oman Seeks suitable alliance.

Contact 99430227

Marble Crystallization & Grinding, Ocean Center L.L.C. Contact 92705130

House shifting and transport.

Contact: 96737158

Affordable rates all types of curtain blind. Contact 99539521/ 95615642

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation available Pick and drop Ruwi, Al Khuwair, Azaiba & Al Hail. Contact: 94297820 Transportation. Contact:94087276

SITUATION WANTFOR LADIES Special packages, Facial, Pedicure, Eyebrow, only 10 RO. Al doom Beauty Parlour Contact- 99619409

Transportation. Contact 90558627 Transportation. Contact 94510847 Transportation. Contact 92015894