Times of Oman - November 27, 2016

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November 27, 2016 27 Safar 1438 AH

FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

On the occasion of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Brazil, 1992

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’ The conservation of the environment is the responsibility of all of us, a responsibility that knows no political boundaries.

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5 injured as blaze engulfs restaurant REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Five people have suffered injuries in a fire at a restaurant in Mawaleh, according to an official statement.

“Five people have suffered injuries in a fire at the restaurant,” Public Authority of Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA), tweeted.

The fire erupted at around 3:30pm and gutted the entire restaurant.

Meanwhile, a coffee shop-owner near the restaurant said one person jumped out of a window to escape the flames.

“Following the fire, a person jumped from the second-floor of the restaurant. He has suffered injuries and few others have suffered

His Majesty sends cables of condolences

burns. All were rushed to hospital by the police,” the coffee shopowner told the Times of Oman.

Motorists said it looked like a big blaze.

“We saw police and ambulances rushing to the spot. We could see smoke billowing far away from the spot,” a motorist said.

In June, PACDA reported that electrical faults accounted for a third of all fires in 2015.

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to Raul Castro President of the State Council and the Council of Ministers in Cuba on the death of former president of Cuba, Fidel Castro.

In his cable His Majesty the Sultan has expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to him, the deceased family and the Cuban people.

His Majesty the Sultan has sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jabir Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait on the death of Sheikh Sabah Mubarak Al Sabah Al Nasser Al Sabah. >A5

Highest cases The highest number of cases was recorded in Muscat Governorate last year, officials reported.

Fires caused by electrical malfunctions made up 1,225 of the total incidents PACDA officers had to respond to in 2015.

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Oman Post testing home mail delivery services Oman Post has started delivering parcels and letters

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Kuwaitis vote in poll amid austerity

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Kuwaitis voted on Saturday in an election energised by the participation of opposition candidates for the first time since 2012 and focused on recent government austerity measures aimed at tackling the oil-rich nation’s deficit. The parliament was due to run until July 2017. >A8

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to people living in Al

Exports from Oman fall 27% to OMR4.96b

Mouj Muscat as part of its pilot project

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Oman’s exports for the first half of 2016 plunged 27.2 per cent to OMR4.96 billion from OMR6.82 billion in the same period last year. The decline in export revenue was mainly attributed to the fall in oil and gas prices in international markets. >B1

DEEBA HASAN

deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Delivery of letters and parcels on your doorstep may soon become a reality, as Oman Post is currently running a pilot project for a larger unified postal system in Muscat.

In a groundbreaking offering in the country, Oman Post started its pilot at the Al Mouj Muscat, with residents of the waterfront apartment blocks being the first ones to receive the service.

It includes the delivery of both parcels and letters, and has been in operation from September this year. Al Mouj has a community of 4,000 residents in total.

A lot of Asian and Western countries already have countrywide postal systems in place, and early this year Emirates

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Fatma Al Nabhani strikes gold in Rabat Post Group in the UAE also announced the launch of a new service that allows residents of select villa communities to enjoy the facility and get mails delivered to their doorstep.

“Our Al Mouj pilot project officially started just a few weeks ago, and it will still be a long time until we see results. We are doing it for

the first time and we will see how people react to it, as this service is on-demand,” Abdulmalik Al Balushi, Chief Executive Officer at Oman Post, said.

In the next few months though, the service will be extended to the villas at the Al Mouj complex, and besides this Oman Post is also looking at expanding it to other

Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) in Muscat.

“Right now we are trying to promote the service along with the Al Mouj administration. We are currently doing this only in apartment buildings, but Al Mouj is working on designing and fixing boxes for the villas and once that is done, it will take about five

or six months until we can extend the services to the villas as well.

“At this stage I think we want to test this service, and so we are working with team-based organisations, and Al Mouj has a team in place,but we are on the lookout for other ITCs as well. So if they are willing, we can do the same thing for them.” >A6

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Omani star Fatma Al Nabhani led the Sultanate squad to two medals, a gold and a bronze, in the ongoing Arab Tennis Championships in Rabat, Morocco. Fatma won the women’s singles gold before settling for a bronze medal in the women’s doubles. >C1

ECONOMY

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Boy is lucky winner of ‘I Love the Sultan’ drive DEEBA HASAN

deeba@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Eleven-year-old Fahad Ahmed, a student of Indian School Wadi Kabir, has won a car in Muscat Media Group’s ‘I Love the Sultan’ campaign.

The excited young boy has been dancing with joy ever since he learnt of the prize. “I am so happy for this initiative taken by the Times of Oman newspaper and the Muscat Media Group and I am thankful for this brilliant opportunity to participate in the campaign,” a thrilled Fahad said.

Fahad learnt of the campaign from his school, the Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir, which was one of the participating schools in the nationwide campaign and stood at second place with the second highest registrations at 7,794.

Fahad’s six-member family is from Hyderabad in India he has been living with them in Oman for the last nine years. They are proud of him, “we don’t have any words to express our feelings of joy. We are very proud of Fahad.”

Although he was confident of

Further price dip to hit crude exporters REJIMON K

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Eleven-year-old Fahad Ahmed, of Indian School Wadi Kabir,

winning an iPad mini, he did not imagine of winning a car.

Student of class 6-F at the ISWK, Fahad is thankful to the school, principal and teachers for encouraging him to participate in this campaign. >A5

Holidayers enjoy National Day break

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Muscat: Oman will be affected if oil prices drop further following Saudi Arabia’s decision to pull out of planned talks with Russia, a Majlis Al Shura member and economists in Oman, said.

“If oil prices go further down, it will have an impact on the Oman economy,” Tawfiq Al Lawati, the Shura member, told the Times of Oman.

Meanwhile, there are reports that uncertainty over whether

Opec will agree to cut production at the group’s meeting next week weighed on crude prices.

Despite Friday’s steep losses, US and benchmark Brent crude oil prices eked out a second straight week of gains.

Brent crude settled down $1.76, or 3.59 per cent, at $47.24 a barrel.

US crude settled down $1.90, or 3.96 per cent, at $46.06 a barrel.

“Oman’s 2016 budget is based on an oil price of $45 per barrel.

Any price below that will cause additional damage,” Al Lawati said. >A6 See also >B1

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Another step towards voting for expat Indians tomorrow REJIMON K CHIEF REPORTER

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Postal votes for nonresident Indians (NRIs) will become a reality soon as India’s Supreme Court has directed the central government to file a report by November 28.

Last Friday, the Supreme Court (SC) of India asked the government to detail the steps taken by it to amend the Representation of the People Act to give NRIs the status of “special voters”.

There are 30 million NRIs across the world and of this, more than 6 million are in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The bench, headed by Chief Justice of India TS Thakur, emphasised that NRIs cannot participate in the voting process unless there is an amendment in the law.

The bench has asked the government to file its status report on the issue by November 28.

Shamsheer V P, a Dubai-based NRI from the south Indian state of Kerala who has petitioned the court and government to provide voting right for NRIs, said that he is hopeful that the Indian government will come up with an amicable solution.

“The Supreme Court has not given a deadline to the government. I hope the government comes out with a plan,” Shamseer told the Times of Oman.

“I have been working hard to ensure voting rights for the NRIs. I am sure it will bear fruit soon,” Shamseer said, adding that he is concerned by the silence of the state governments on the issue.

Meenakshi Arora, senior advocate and counsel for the Election Commission submitted that the poll body has already recommended that the government take necessary steps to amend the law for NRI voters.

In this context, in October 2014, the Election Commis-

sion (EC) had prepared a report titled ‘Exploring Feasibility of Alternative Options for Voting

by Overseas Electors’ and presented it in court.

Arora said the Representation of the People Act was amended to include service personnel abroad in the electoral process. “We send ballot papers and they will be returned after the vote is cast,” the counsel submitted.

Once e-voting is allowed, NRIs will not have to fly home to cast their votes. Until now, only a small proportion of NRIs travel to India to exercise their franchise given the expense and time involved.

In e-voting, a blank postal ballot paper is emailed to the voter, who has to then fill it in and mail it by post to their constituency.

The government had on July 8 last year told the court that it has “in principle” approved e-ballot voting for Indian passport holders abroad as recommended by the EC. COMPETITION

Omani craft products win top positions in Kuwait KUWAIT: Six Omani craft products bagged top positions in the competition of the Award of the World Crafts Council (WCC) for Craft Excel 2016, organised in Kuwait.

The award is the most distinguished one at the Asian and Pacific ocean countries’ level in the field of advanced and traditional craft industries.

250 competitors More than 250 craft products from the various Asian and the Pacific countries entered the competition. International and regional organisations and institutions also participated in the event. The Omani winning products included a masar, pottery pots, silver frankincense pot, jewellery and silver works, wood and silver pots for serving Omani Halwa and a pen made of local wood. —ONA

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Excitement builds for gaming convention in Muscat TARIQ ZIAD AL HAREMI

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Offloaded body of Indian pilgrim still in Sultanate

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As he passed away onboard, the flight from

MUSCAT: Comic book, TV and video game fans are looking forward excitedly to the IGN convention which is heading to Muscat in less than two weeks.

The IGN convention gathers all the gaming, film and pop culture community under one roof to preview new and unreleased videos games, take part in tournaments, compete in cosplay competitions and allows people to meet their favorite celebrities.

The convention, which will be on December 9 and 10, 2015, will include video game showcases, virtual reality showcases, retail and artist alleys and tabletop games among other activities.

“The idea is to create an enthralling world for followers of video games, films and pop culture. IGN conventions have been a perfect mix of local talent and international celebrities with great content and amazing attractions. It is not just for geeks; we have got brilliant entertainment for the entire family,” Abbas Jaffar Ali, Director, IGN Middle East, said.

“Fans will get a chance to meet their favourite celebrities in a fun and entertaining atmosphere. Cosplay enthusiasts will mingle with geeks discussing movies while gamers exercise their thumbs and reflexes. Quite simply, it is an event not to be missed by anyone interested in movies, TV, video games, comics or role-playing,” he added.

Celebrities present will include Kristian Nairn who plays Hodor in TV show Game of Thrones, Adam Harrington who was the voice actor for Bigby Wolf in action-adventure ‘The Wolf Among Us’, and David Fennoy who is the voice actor of Lee Everett in ‘The Walking Dead’ video game based on the TV show.

Jeddah made an emergency landing in Muscat and the body was offloaded

REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: An Indian Umrah pilgrim’s body offloaded from a Saudi plane in Oman is still in Muscat.

The victim identified as Muhammed Abdul Muthalip, 63, from the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, was returning from Jeddah on Thursday morning with his family after a pilgrimage.

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As he passed away onboard, the flight made an emergency landing in Muscat and the body was offloaded. “As the holidays are on, the paper work to take the body back to India is stuck,” Maqsoob Sahib, the Umrah group leader, told the Times of Oman.

“We will be able to do something only on Sunday. Saudi, Oman and Indian officials have to co-ordinate the repatriation of the body,” Sahib added. The victim was flying with his family and group to India from Jeddah. Sahib told the Times of Oman that Muhammed was a diabetes patient and was

also suffering from fever.

“He had fever. We treated him at Saudi airport. He was fine to fly. We saw him sleeping onboard.

Later on, we discovered that he had passed away. So, we informed the crew, and as the aircraft was in Oman airspace it made an emergency landing and offloaded the body,” Maqsoob said.

“Muhammed’s wife and relatives were also onboard. However, they continued their flight. They could not land because of visa issues,” Maqsoob said, adding he was coordinating with Saudi, Indian and Oman officials to sort out the issue.

ASSIGNED BY HM

Futaisi leads Oman team to Ashgabat ASHGABAT: Assigned by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salim Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and Communications chaired the Sultanate’s delegation to the UN Global Conference on Sustainable Transport at Turkmenistan’s capital of Ashgabat.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov of the Republic of Turkmenistan opened, yesterday, the activities of the two– day conference. Seventy eight states and government representatives are taking part in the conference. -ONA

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OMAN Holidayers enjoy National Day break With the 46th National Day holiday linking up with the weekend, people in Oman had an extended holiday which they used to visit many tourist spots in the Sultanate and enjoy with their families. Here are some of the pictures sent by Times of Oman readers from across the country

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Schoolboy loves His Majesty the Sultan and wishes him a long life

Of the 80,000 names registered, 65 per cent were males, while 35 per cent were female. More than 70 per cent of the participants are residents of Muscat, and the majority of respondents are between the ages of 26 and 35.

More than five different nationalities participated in the campaign, including citizens from Pakistan, Philippines and Bangladesh.

“I love The Sultan” campaign was started by the Muscat Media Group to celebrate the 46th National Day with a poster carrying names of everyone who registered.

Everyone who registered also entered into the biggest-ever prize draw from Muscat Media Group (MMG) with OMR25,000 of prizes.

Prizes included a brand new LUCKY WINNER: Eleven-year-old Fahad Ahmed, a student of Indian Nissan Xtrail, diamonds, several School Al Wadi Al Kabir. – Jun Estrada

iPhone7s, a luxury family holiday thanks to the major sponsorship partners, including Suhail Bahwan automobile, Malabar Gold & Diamonds and Sheraton Oman hotel.

Winners will be awarded in a grand ceremony soon.

The portrait was published on National Day in the Times of Oman and Al Shabiba newspapers, their social media platforms and websites.

Fahad loves and respects His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and wishes His Majesty a long and healthy life and good health, “I totally admire His Majesty for the great progress and peace achieved in Oman and wish him a healthy life ahead.”

Tyre burst hits Salalah airport flight schedules All passengers and crew were deplaned after the tyre of an Oman Air aircraft burst while taking off at Salalah airport

REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Passengers and crew onboard an Oman Air SalalahMuscat flight were deplaned after a tyre burst at Salalah airport just before take-off, the airline tweeted on its official twitter handle.

“We would like to confirm that flight WY902 Salalah-Muscat, 25 November, suffered a tyre-burst before take-off at Salalah Airport.

All passengers and crew deplaned the aircraft safely,” the airCONDOLENCES

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In his cable His Majesty the Sultan has expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to His Highness Sheikh Al Sabah, praying to the Almighty Allah to rest deceased’s soul in peace and grant his family patience to bear the loss. -ONA MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

New rules for ferries, yachts discussed MUSCAT : A meeting was held on premises of the Ministry of Transport and Communications with owners of ferries operating between Masirah Island and Shana to familiarise owners of ferries with the new regulation applicable to small boats, yachts and ferries.

The meeting also stressed the significance of providing quality services to passengers of ferries.

The meeting was chaired

by Said bin Hamdoun bin Saif Al Harthy, undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for Ports and Marine Affairs.

Al Harthy reaffirmed the vital role the ferries play in serving citizens, residents and visitors to the wilayat of Masira and in transporting the various items and supplies to the wilayat.

The meeting was attended

by Mahdi bin Mohammed Al Abdawani, CEO of the National Ferries Company and Abdulrahman bin Salim Al Hatemi, CEO of Oman Global Logistics Group. —ONA

DISRUPTED: Passengers onboard an Air India Express to Salalah on Friday were deplaned at Muscat

Airport. – File photo

line’s tweets read. Meanwhile, the tyre burst had affected the other flight schedules too.

Passengers onboard an Air India Express to Salalah were deplaned at Muscat Airport.

“We are here in Muscat since 10am. There is no idea when we will fly to Salalah,” a passenger said. An official from Air India said that as the Oman Air aircraft suffered a tyre burst on the run-

way, they had to divert the flight to Muscat.

“Now, we heard that the aircraft has been towed away from the runway. We may be able to fly to Salalah soon,” the official added.

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No need to ban disciplinary beatings in schools: Panel HASAN SHABAN AL LAWATI

hasan@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: “Disciplinary beatings” should not be banned in Oman schools, says the education committee of Shura Council.

However, parents can file a complaint against teachers or anyone who inflict scars or physical pain on their children, Khalid Al Farei, head of the committee assured, citing the penal code.

The law allows teachers and parents only to “not severely” beat

children for disciplinary reasons, he said. “Some teachers might misuse the law, and we as a committee do not accept that, but some students can hurt their colleagues and perhaps teachers if we banned disciplinary beatings,” he explained.

“Therefore, we do not support total ban of corporal punishment but we do not accept misusing the law,” Al Farei added.

The education system in Oman has not mentioned or referred to corporal punishment laws in

schools at all, according to Al Farei.

“Even the child law has no clear statement about beating in schools,” he told the Times of Oman.

In addition to corporal punishment in schools, the members of the committee discussed the higher education system, private higher education, employment in the higher education and university housing. The Minster of Higher Education Dr Rawya Al Busaidi is scheduled to give a statement to the Shura on December 7 and 8.

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of greetings to President Danilo Medina Sanchez of the Dominican Republic on his country’s Independence Day anniversary.

In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan has expressed his sincere greetings and wishes to the President and his country’s friendly people. -ONA

Power output up 4% The Governorate of Muscat produced the largest quantity of water during the nine-month period at 113.54m Cu. M

MUSCAT: The Sultanate’s gross electricity production surged 4.4 per cent by the end of September 2016 to 26,613.3 GW/H as against last year’s output of 25,169.5 GW/H during the same period, says the latest data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

There has also been a signifi-

DIPS: The Governorate of Muscat recorded a 27.5 per cent drop in gross electricity output. – File photo

cant 11.5 per cent increase in the quantity of water generated during the period, which reached 246.9 million cubic metres (Cu. M). The Governorate of Muscat recorded a 27.5 per cent drop in

gross electricity output at 3,161.9 GW/H. The Governorates of Dhofar, Musandam and A’Dhakhliyah increased their gross electricity production by 2.8 per cent, 2.0 per cent and 2.2 per cent, respectively

to 2,566.2 GW/H, 289.3 GW/H, and 1,017.5 GW/H. The Governorates of North and South Al Batinah and the Governorate of A’Dhahirah produced 14,278.5 GW/H of electricity, marking a rise of 10.8per cent over last year.

The Governorates of North and South A’Sharqiyah increased gross electricity output by 18.5 per cent to 5,022.1 GW/H. The Governorate of Muscat produced the largest quantity of water during the nine-month period at 113.54 million Cu. M, which is a growth of 10.8 per cent over figures for the same period of last year.

The Governorate of Dhofar logged a 28.7 per cent rise in water production at 31.69 million Cu. M. The other governorates together achieved a 7.8 per cent increase in water production at 101.62 million Cu. M during the period compared with last year. -ONA

A1 Break-even oil price for Oman is $73.1 Saudi Arabia has pulled out of planned talks with non-Opec nations, including Russia as disagreements about how to share the burden of supply cuts stood in the way of a deal to boost prices just days before a make-or-break meeting in Vienna.

Opec officials were scheduled to meet with non-members including Russia on Monday before a ministerial meeting in Vienna two days later.

The meeting was later cancelled entirely after the Saudis decided not to take part.

There are reports that Saudi Arabia wants an Opec deal in place before conversations with other producers such as Russia.

Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had reported that the country’s “breakeven” price for a barrel of oil this year is $73.

Despite the price of a barrel of crude rising to over $50 for the first time since August, the IMF experts reckon another $23 per barrel is required just to balance the country’s books.

“The IMF estimates fiscal break-even oil price for Oman at a high of $73.1 this year and a higher $76.7 next year - one of the highest among the GCC nations,” Dr Nasser Saidi, a member of the IMF’s Regional Advisory Group for MENA, told Times of Oman.

On Friday, Oman crude was traded at $46.53 per barrel.

Loai B Bataineh, general manager and head of investment banking group, Oman Arab Bank, said that Saudi pulling out from the talks will affect the global oil market and definitely have an impact on Oman.

“Saudi, an Opec member, cooperating with Russia, a non-Opec member, would have helped the

oil market a lot. Failure to reach an agreement with Russia will put more pressure on the market,” Loai said.

Loai expressed the hope that during the winter, as demand goes up, prices may follow suit.

Mubeen Khan, chairman of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Muscat Chapter, said that he was confident that issues would be sorted out between Saudi and other parties.

“Minor issues will be sorted out within Opec and Saudis would be back to the table with non-Opec members soon, hence I don’t think oil prices would see any major slide except some minor fluctuation even when speculators are bent upon creating bearish sentiment once again,” the finance expert said.

Output freeze “Non-Opec oil producers led by Russia have already agreed an output freeze and we are all waiting for the implementation of the deal agreed between Opec and non-Opec oil producers in Algeria.

The problem is now with Opec as two prominent Opec members – Iran and Iraq, are requesting some concessions from proposed output freeze or cut,” he added.

According to the expert, Oman as part of non-OPEC block seems to be in agreement that output freeze or cut should be put in place.

“The proposed freeze and cut agreement will take away 1.2million barrels per day from global crude supplies which will definitely boost prices. It is just a matter of time before this happens, but I am sure it will ultimately happen. I see oil prices touching $60 per barrel within the next three months once the deal is implemented,” he added.

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A Quriyat village which is home to historical and natural treasures QURIYAT: Al Mazar’e Village in the Wilayat of Quriyat in the Governorate of Muscat attracts many tourists, thanks to its natural beauty, picturesque green oases, abundant water and deep-rooted history.

Thirty kilometres away from the centre of the wilayat, the village is characterised by a towering mountain terrain with waters flowing amidst high mountains, and green spaces on the sides.

History seems manifested in its old houses, towers and forts.

The many neighbourhoods that make up the village are all located along a narrow plain stretch on the sides of Wadi Dhiqah, which divides it into two halves.

The village is surrounded by mountains on all sides, forming a wall punctuated by paved roads along “Al Jabal Al Aswad,” or the Black Mountain.

Al Jabal Al Aswad, known for its towering height, is a tourist destination that beckons lovers of nature, adventure and exploration in Al Mazar’e village.

cause among all the wilayat’s villages, the date palm pollen season begins here first, thanks to its warm climate and abundance of water. Pollination and heat conditions start in Al Khazifa, Al Qadmi and Al Miznaj.

TOURISM POTENTIAL: The village is home to Wadi Dhaiqah Dam.–ONA

Tourists also come to see the historical and archaeological ruins spread across all the neighbourhoods of the village. Some of these date back to the prehistoric period.

The village is well known for its range of crops, an important aspect of the economic life in the village. These crops include maize, barley and alfalfa, cowpea, papaya,

banana, mango, lemon, sweet lime, melons, etc. It is also famous for different types of date palms, such as Al Naghal and Al Khnaizi.

The village is also famous be-

Traditional craft The village is also famous for its many traditional craft industries, which rely on primitive ways in making mats, ropes and pottery.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Saleh Al Battashi, a member of the Municipal Council of the Wilayat of Quriyat, said, “Al Mazar’e Village is famous for old historical landmarks that reflect the past of the ancestors.

There are towers, castles and forts, including Al Hisan Fort, A’Dhahir Tower, Mansfat Tower, Al Hisn Tower, and Al Jazeer Tower, which overlooks the Wadi Dhaiqah track to Hail Al Ghaf.

The village has many old mosques and houses in various neighbourhoods, such as Bait Al Qat’ei, Bait Al Hadid in Al Jazeer and Bait Al

Abiya in Al Ghubaira. “There are a lot of old Aflaj, the ancient irrigation systems or water channels,” some dating back to the pre-Islam period. These included Falaj Al Qarya, Falaj Al Qayta’ei, in addition to Falaj Al Saih, Al Ghubaira, Al Jazeer, Mansfat and Al Mazra.

Sheikh Al Battashi pointed out that the village is home to Wadi Dhaiqah Dam. It has a tourist potential, including in the form of the Dam Park built above the dam lake. It almost looks like a natural attraction.

He also highlighted the government services available in the village. “Al Mazar’e Village enjoys prosperity, thanks to the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. It has all health, education and roads services.”

He added that the DirectorateGeneral of Quriyat Municipality in Muscat recently expanded some internal roads, with one in Al Ghubaira Village and the second in Al Hisn Village. Also, most neighbourhoods of the village have been illuminated. -ONA

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for next year: Oman Post CEO Considering the expansion of services, Al Balushi says that Al Mouj is a simple example, (it’s) not a city, and so it is easier to run the service there, “They have everything mapped out, you know the locations of the apartments, but in a city, it is very difficult and in the next few months we are going to work on Al Mouj and look at improvement areas.”

“These post offices are also addresses, and you can simply write to the post office address and get your stuff delivered there. Now, when it comes to specifically going to homes or offices, we need to look at some innovative ideas for that.”

With the improvement of services though, Al Balushi says that the costs will rise too, “I just want to raise a warning here, everything is at a cost. Delivery to a post office is totally different, for example if you go to the UAE, the pricing for delivery to personalised addresses is around OMR80 a year, whereas delivery to a post office will cost you

around OMR30 for personal use, so the price difference is more than twice.”

“Our prices today reflect our actual cost which requires change.

However, services like home delivery have to be at a higher price than post box delivery.”

Along with the opening of a call centre, Al Balushi added that ecommerce will be a big focus for next year, “We are looking to providing delivery on demand from next year, so basically demands based on the customers’ requirements, delivery of express mails and e-commerce packages.

“Today we are dependent on traditional postal service, but going towards the future, we have to look at different areas like financial services, e-commerce, and third party government services.

“On–demand will also provide customer to customer delivery, so if customers want something to be picked up and delivered to another citizen or resident within Muscat, this product will enable them to do that as well,” he added.

Oman Post also has plans for the interior regions, “There are some solutions that we looked at which will not be feasible outside Muscat, or outside the major cities, but some solutions can be.”

However he says, for making all of this possible, Oman Post will need to upgrade itself in some areas, “Some alternatives will require Oman Post to be advanced in its own internal system, so we are trying to work out different solutions, and hopefully by next year we will come up with something which is easier to implement, until the government has an addressing system in place.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2016 The law does not say how many fighters will be incorporated under the legalised Popular Mobilisation corps, which currently claims to have more than 110,000 fighters.

REGION

Kuwaitis vote in elections energised by opposition More than 290 candidates, including 14 women, are standing for 50 seats in an assembly

KUWAIT: Kuwaitis voted on Saturday in an election energised by the participation of opposition candidates for the first time since 2012 and focused on recent government austerity measures aimed at tackling the oil-rich nation’s deficit.

The parliament of Kuwait was due to run until July 2017, but the His Highness Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah dissolved it in October, saying “security challenges” in the region should be met by consulting the popular will.

More than 290 candidates, including 14 women, are standing for 50 seats in an assembly that enjoys legislative powers but has often been at odds with the government of one of the world’s wealthiest countries, thwarting attempts to strengthen fiscal discipline.

New blood Turnout appeared to be low in the first few hours after polls opened but officials said they expected a pick up before they close at 2000 local (1700GMT). Many of the voters who cast their ballot after polls opened at 0800 (0500GMT) said they hoped the election would inject new blood into parliament.

“I hope we will have a better parliament than the previous one,” said a 22-year-old Islamic Waqf Affairs ministry employee after she voted for the first time at

JUBILANT: Kuwaiti women flash their passports as they arrive to cast their votes at a polling station in Kuwait City on Saturday. – AFP

a girls’ school in the upper middle class Al Rawda district in southern Kuwait City.

“We want young men who can help turn Kuwait into a financial and commercial hub, and who can help give people their rights without the help of influential people,” said Amal Abul, 45, a department head at the education ministry.

The opposition, comprising hardliners, liberals and pan-Arabists, won a majority in the February 2012 election but boycotted another in December that year over changes to voting rules that activists said favoured pro-government candidates.

Campaigning has focused mainly on austerity measures adopted in the past year after officials forecast a deficit of 9.5 billion dinars ($31 billion) for the 2016/17 fiscal year. The OPEC state relies on oil for about 90 per cent of its revenues.

Fear Although the deficit is likely to be smaller than forecast as it was based on an oil price of $25 a barrel, many Kuwaitis fear the government will try to raise prices further and cut many of the perks they have enjoyed for decades, including free health care, educa-

tion, subsidised basic products, free housing or land plots and interest-free loans to many citizens.

The cabinet has approved economic reforms, including increasing gasoline prices by as much as 80 per cent. “The raising of fuel prices and electricity prices has severely hurt citizens,” 23-yearold Abdallah, said after he cast his ballot at a public school in the upper middle class Al Rawda district in Kuwait City.

Kuwait has relatively open politics by Gulf standards and has avoided the protests that have rocked several countries since 2011. But a series of assemblies

have been dissolved due to power struggles between the opposition and the cabinet.

While the assembly can pass legislation and question ministers, the emir has the final say and picks a prime minister who selects a cabinet.

Amal Al Jarallah, a 50-yearold Education Department employee, said she wanted to see MPs try to improve health and education standards and help working mothers.

Asked if she wanted to see women in parliament, she said: “If they are qualified, yes. But that is not an issue.” — Reuters

WA R A G A I N S T I S

Parliament passes law on Iraqi militias BAGHDAD: Iraq’s parliament approved a law on Saturday that will transform Popular Mobilisation forces, a coalition of militias that played a role in fighting IS, into a legal and separate military corps.

Disagreements over the paramilitary units are complicating efforts to pull Iraq together as forces battle to defeat IS, the ultra-hardline group that overran a third of the country in 2014.

All blocks of the majority community in parliament voted for the bill in a session boycotted by lawmakers from the minority community who object to the existence of armed forces outside the army and police.

Popular Mobilisation or Hashid Shaabi was accused of abuses against civilians in towns and villages retaken from IS, according to international human rights groups and the UN Human Rights Commissioner. “I don’t understand why we need to have an alternative force to the army and the police,” said member of parliament (MP) Raad Al Dahlaki. “As it stands now, it would constitute something that looks like Iran’s Revolutionary Guard,” he added.

Iraqi forces started an offensive on October 17 to capture Mosul, IS’s last major city stronghold in Iraq, with air and ground support from a US-led coalition. Kurdish and Popular Mobilisation forces are supporting the offensive.

The law does not say how many fighters will be incorporated under the legalised Popular Mobilisation corps, which currently claims to have more than 110,000 fighters, or define the breakdown between members from the different communities. The government says between 25,000 and 30,000 members of the Hashid are tribal fighters and nearly all the rest units belonged to the majority community and others minorities.

The Kurds have their own military force, called Peshmerga, deployed in the Kurdish autonomous area in northern Iraq. — Reuters

WA R W I T H I N NAT I O N

Syrian, allied forces advance into rebel-held east Aleppo BEIRUT: Syrian government and allied forces seized large parts of an important district in rebelheld eastern Aleppo on Saturday but fierce fighting for control of the residential area continued, rebels, pro-government media and a monitor said.

Government forces have advanced with a ground and air assault on the edge of the besieged eastern half of the city, a move the rebels say is designed to split their most important urban stronghold in two.

Aleppo, which was Syria’s biggest city before the start of a civil war that has killed hundreds of thousands of people, is divided between the government-held west and rebel-held east, where UN officials say at least 250,000 people are under siege.

Capturing all of Aleppo would be a major victory for Syrian President Bashar Al Assad after six and a half years of fighting.

A Syrian military source and the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said Syrian government and allied forces had taken control of about 80 per cent of the Hanano housing district, which is on the northeast frontline of the eastern sector.

A renewed air assault on residential and frontline parts of east Aleppo began last Tuesday after a weeks-long pause in air strikes and shelling there.

Yasser Al Yousef, from the political office of the Nour Al Din Al Zinki rebel group, said insurgents had been fighting fiercely for the past 48 hours to defend Hanano and the southern front of east Aleppo from heavy government bombardment. “The regime managed to advance into a number of positions in the Hanano housing area but revolutionary fighters are trying to take them back,” Yousef said.

The Syrian military source said the army hoped to fully secure the area “within hours.” A Syrian state television reporter broadcast live from a part of Hanano on Saturday and said the Syrian

Rouhani urges joint efforts between Iran and Turkey to bring stability in Iraq, Syria DUBAI: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for greater cooperation between Iran and Turkey to help establish stability in Syria and Iraq.

“Today when the region is in a critical condition, cooperation and consultation by Tehran and Ankara in resolving issues can make a difference,” Rouhani told visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported.

Foreign powers “If major regional powers stand together, problems in Iraq and Syria will be resolved without the need for foreign powers,” Rouhani added.

“Despite (their differ-

army’s operation to secure the area was ongoing. Gunshots could be heard and behind him damaged buildings and rising smoke could be seen. An official from Jabha Shamiya, one of the biggest groups fighting against Assad in northern Syria which has some fighters in Hanano, said there are back-and-forth battles and about half of Hanano has been taken by the government.

Rebels say much of Hanano has been empty of residents for some months.

Syrian state media said the army had secured the safe passage of at least 150 people out of Hanano, and showed pictures of people it said were evacuated residents in a reception centre.

ences), the two countries’ officials are looking for solutions and seeking to draw closer their points of views, especially on Iraq and Syria,” IRNA earlier reported.

“Preserving the territorial integrity and national unity of Iraq and Syria is in the interest of Iran and Turkey as well as that of regional peace and stability,” Cavusoglu was quoted by IRNA as saying.

Iran has joined Iraq in criticising the Turkish military presence in northern Iraq, which Ankara has said is at the invitation of a Kurdish regional government.

Relations between the two neighbours appear to have improved after Iran supported the government of Turkey against a failed military coup in July. - Reuters

In the 12 days since the renewed bombardment on east Aleppo, at least 201 civilians, including 27 children have died in the besieged sector, the Observatory said. There were 134 rebel fighter deaths.

The monitor also documented 19 civilian deaths, including 11 children, and dozens of injuries as a result of rebel shelling of government-held west Aleppo. Rebel shelling into the Sheikh Maqsoud district, which is under the control of the Kurdish YPG militia, has killed three people, it said.

Syrian state news agency SANA said three people died and 15 were injured on Saturday when rebels fired rockets into government-held west Aleppo. — Reuters

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‘Sustaining 7-7.5% growth needs more investment’ Former prime minister Manmohan Singh said it is important to recognise several challenges experienced in higher education, eradicating poverty and malnutrition

NEW DELHI: Former prime minister and architect of economic reforms Manmohan Singh on Saturday said sustaining 7-7.5 per cent GDP growth will require significant increase in investments, particularly in infrastructure, and revitalising external trade.

Economic policies have to be designed in a manner that the redistributive process does not fill up public financing and nor is

MAKING A POINT: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh during the valedictory session of PHD Chambers’s 111th annual session in New Delhi on Saturday. - PTI

the growth process hampered, he said at the annual session of PHD Chambers of Commerce.

“To achieve this objective, inclusive development needs to be combined with consolidation of public financing, financial stability, employment generation economic growth and protection of environment,” he said.

The Modi government, which succeeded the Singh-led United Progressive Alliance regime in 2014, has talked about catapult-

ing the nation to being the world’s fastest growing major economy.

“Although India is now growing at an annual rate of 7-7.5 per cent per annum the sustainability of growth process would require a significant increase in rate of investment particularly in new infrastructure sectors as well as revitalisation of our international trading sector, particularly exports,” he said.

India, he said, is moving from a phase of 1991 economic reforms to

U T TA R P R A D E S H E L E C T I O N S

Note ban decision taken with 100% political interests, says Mayawati NEW DELHI: Claiming that the Modi government has taken the demonetisation decision in a hurry with “hundred per cent” political interests of BJP in mind, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday said it has caused difficulties to 90 per cent of the common people.

She also asked how a decision which has caused problems to 90 per cent of the people could be in interest of the nation.

“Now to prove that his wrong decision is correct, the prime minister is getting emotional and shedding tears. What is this if not blackmail,” she said.

Addressing a press conference here, Mayawati said since her party is the main challenge to BJP in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections, its leaders were making baseless statements against BSP. “There is no doubt that the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has in a hurry and without proper preparation demonetised Rs500 and Rs1,000 notes. This immature decision has been taken 100 per cent because of their political interests which has caused havoc across the country,” she said.

Mayawati claimed the situa-

BRIEFING: Bahujan Samaj

Party Chief Mayawati addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Saturday. - PTI

tion was like an “economic emergency which is condemnable”.

She said that since BJP government at the Centre could not fulfil even one fourth of its poll promises in its two and a half years in office and to divert people’s attention, the demonetisation decision was taken adding that the move will “boomerang”.

She added that Modi says that he “left his family for the country which is a good thing”.

“But you cannot play with the interests of people,” she said as she accused the Centre of being

“dictatorial” in its approach.

The BSP leader also said that nearly 100 people had died and the Centre has not extended any economic support to them.

She also accused the government of being dictatorial in its approach. “How can a decision which has caused difficulties to 90 per cent of the people be in public interest,” she asked, adding people have been forced to stand in queues to get their own money.

The former chief minister claimed that in Uttar Pradesh the Congress is surviving on “oxygen support” while Samajwadi Party is an old friend of the BJP and not even openly opposing its policies. She claimed her party is the major threat to the BJP because of which its leaders are making baseless charges against it.

Terming a BJP rally in Agra as a “flop”, Mayawati said that even the prime minister had attacked BSP claiming that after demonetisation those who paid notes will not become MLAs. She said the Bharatiya Janata Party may not be aware that her party deposits the contributions made by its workers and leaders in banks and not in coffers like some other parties. -PTI

T E R R O R I S T AT TA C K

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 Mumbai attack anniversary MUMBAI: Floral tributes were on Saturday paid to those who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who had attacked the west-Indian metropolis on this day eight years ago.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was among the dignitaries who paid homage at the 26/11 police memorial site at the Mumbai Police Gymkhana in south Mumbai. “I pay homage to the brave policemen who fought for Mumbai’s safety and laid down their lives for us on 26/11. We are proud of them and we will strive hard for safety and security of our state,” Fadnavis said. “We will strengthen police force with better equipment. It is our priority,” he said.

Governor Vidyasagar Rao, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, former Mumbai police commissioners Julio Ribeiro, M. N. Singh and several senior present and former police officers were present. Maharashtra police chief Satish Mathur and Mumbai Commissioner of Police Datta Padsalgikar were away on official duty and could not attend the ceremony. Family members of the policemen, who lost their lives during

IN REMEMBRANCE: School students paying tributes to victims of 26/11 terror attacks in Thane on Saturday. - PTI

the November 2008 attacks, were also present during the ceremony.

On November 26, 2008, 10 Pakistani terrorists arrived by sea route and opened fire indiscriminately at people killing 166, including 18 security personnel, and injuring several others, besides damaging property worth crores.

The then ATS chief Hemant Karkare, Army Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, Mumbai’s Additional Police Commissioner Ashok Kamte and Senior Police Inspector Vijay Salaskar were

among those killed in the attack.

The attack had begun on 26 November and lasted until 29 November.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Oberoi Trident, the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Leopold Cafe, Cama Hospital, the Nariman House Jewish community centre were some of the places targeted by the terrorists. Ajmal Kasab was the only terrorist who was captured alive.

He was hanged four years later on November 21, 2012. - PTI

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an era of sustainable development.

“The priority now must not only be to accelerate, but the multidimensional aspect of growth, equity, inclusion, employment generation and environmental sustainability,” he said.

Singh said it is important to recognise several challenges experienced in higher education, eradicating poverty and malnutrition.

“Economic growth and macro economic stability are necessary for reducing poverty,” he said, adding that the countries which have successfully reduced poverty are the ones which have combined rapid growth with equity in sustaining growth process.

Public policies influence both distribution as well as generation of income, Singh said, adding that there was a need to go beyond establishment of social safety nets to protect the vulnerably groups of society from the risks they face. The focus, he said, must be on proving decent employment through policy intervention.

“India needs to create 12 million new jobs per annum to absorb new entrants to the labour force.

The available data in unemployment point to significant gaps in our performance,” he said.

The importance of growth cannot be ignored, he said, adding

that the strategy which focuses on reducing inequality through redistribution of income, but ignores growth, is unlikely to lead to a sustained process of poverty reduction.

“India has to adopt a multipronged strategy that includes rapid growth, reducing poverty and creating employment opportunity, improving access to essential services in health and education, especially for weaker section, empowerment to education skill development and creating new job opportunity,” he said.

The country can achieve the targets it has set for itself and effective employment strategy can be devised only through improved training and skill development.

Stating that thousands of students going abroad for higher education every year points to qualitative and quantitative gaps, the former prime minister said there is a need for reassessing, reevaluating and reforming the system of higher education.

“Successive governments have tried to increase the spending on education to 6 per cent of GDP, but actual spending has hovered around 4 per cent for the last several years. Both health and education need to move up in terms of national priority,” he added. -PTI

PROBE ORDERED

DAMAGE: A boy carries his

sister’s pram after his house was burnt in a fire that broke out in a slum area in Jammu, on Saturday. - Reuters

Three charred to death in Jammu fire JAMMU: Three persons were charred to death and as many others sustained serious burn injuries when their temporary huts caught fire in Narwal area of Jammu city in Indian-administered-Kashmir in wee hours on Saturday.

“Three persons have been killed and as many others injured when their slums caught fire in the Narwal area at around 2.30am,” a police officer said.

Over four dozen huts were damaged in the fire which was later brought under control by deploying several fire tenders, he said.

“Several fire tenders were pressed into service to bring down the fire which is almost under control now,” he said. A case has been registered and investigation initiated to ascertain the cause of the fire, he said. - PTI

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PAKISTAN

A splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Jamaat-ur-Ahrar (TTP-JA), claimed responsibility for the attack on Ghalani Camp in Mohmand Agency

Pakistan names General Bajwa as new army chief Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa will likely take charge of the world’s sixthlargest army by troop numbers in a formal handover on Tuesday

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s prime minister on Saturday picked Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa to replace outgoing army chief Raheel Sharif, the popular military leader credited with improving security and driving back militant groups.

The army chief is arguably the most influential person in Pakistan, with the military having ruled the country for about half of its 69-year history since independence from Britain and enjoying extensive powers even under civilian administrations.

General Bajwa will likely take charge of the world’s sixth-largest army by troop numbers in a formal handover on Tuesday, when General Sharif, who is no relation to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, formally retires.

The appointment of Bajwa is expected to help reset fraught relations between the military and the civilian government in a nuclear-armed nation of 190 million people. Lieutenant General Zubair Hayat has been appointed chairman of the joint chiefs of staff committee.

“On the advice of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, President Mamnoon Hussain has approved the promotion of Lieutenant General Zubair Mehmood

NEW RESPONSIBILITY: In this photograph taken on November 16, 2016, Pakistani Army General Qamar Javed Bajwa arrives to attend a military exercise on the border in Khairpure Tamay Wali in Bahawalpur district. Pakistan on Saturday appointed General Qamar Javed Bajwa as the country’s powerful new chief of army staff, the prime minister’s office said. - AFP

Hayat and Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa,” the prime minister’s office said.

As well as controlling security, the army operates a vast business empire in the country and often dictates key areas of Pakistan’s foreign policy, including relations with India and its war-torn western neighbour Afghanistan.

General Sharif, 60, becomes the first army chief in more than 20 years to step down on time.

Several previous military leaders had obtained extensions to their three-year terms.

Though security across Pakistan has vastly improved under General Sharif, with number of

reported “terrorist” attacks down, Bajwa will face vast challenges at home and abroad.

IS is trying to make inroads into the country and militant groups such as the Pakistani Taliban continue to stage large-scale bomb and gun attacks.

Since August, 184 people have been killed in three major attacks in the Balochistan region alone.

Fears There are fears that if violence in Balochistan escalates it could disrupt work on the road, rail and energy projects central to the $54 billion China-funded economic corridor which aims to link West-

ern China to the Arabian Sea at Pakistan’s deepwater port of Gwadar in Balochistan.

Abroad, Pakistan’s relations with the United States, a longtime ally, as well as India, have worsened over the past year.

Both countries accuse Pakistan of harbouring militant groups, with Afghanistan incensed by the presence of Afghan Taliban leaders inside Pakistan. Islamabad denies all such charges.

Little is publicly known about Bajwa, who has been heading the army’s Training and Evaluation Wing. It is also not clear how he would approach sensitive issues such as military-civilian rela-

tions or his ideological stance towards India. The military, in a statement, only sent out a brief army history of Bajwa, who was commissioned in 1980 and was partly educated abroad, including staff college training in Canada and naval post-graduate studies in the United States. Bajwa had also served abroad, commanding the Pakistan Contingent in Congo, and had spent time commanding infantry divisions.

One cabinet minister said that Prime Minister Sharif picked Bajwa because of his low-key style, and felt the incoming general would be more willing to cede control of key areas to the civilian government.

“He is essentially a very lowprofile person and after our last experience (with General Sharif ) this is just a very important consideration; someone who doesn’t want the limelight at all,” said the minister, asking not to be named because of the sensitivity of the issue. When Prime Minister Sharif chose his namesake as army chief in 2013, it was because the general was the most apolitical figure among the candidates, sources close to the premier said at the time. But once appointed, General Sharif maintained the army’s strong influence within Pakistani politics.

Though he did not overtly meddle and rarely made public political statements, he was seen as a key player in behind-the-scene decision making.

Analysts say the political tussle is likely to occur again with the new chief, saying that all military leaders have ended up challenging the prime minister’s authority in some way once they began to represent the interests of the army.

General Sharif, who hails from a military family, built a huge following among ordinary Pakistanis who saw him as a protector against militants, corruption and foreign aggression. - Reuters

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Suicide bombers kill 2 soldiers in attack on military camp PESHAWAR: Four heavilyarmed suicide bombers attacked a military facility in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday and killed two soldiers, but failed to storm a busy mosque inside, the army said.

A splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Jamaat-ur-Ahrar (TTP-JA), claimed responsibility for the attack on Ghalani Camp in Mohmand Agency that is part of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) bordering Afghanistan.

A spokesman for TTP-JA, Ehsanullah Ehsan, said the militant group carried out the raid in an effort to set free fellow militants from custody of the security forces.

The militants began their attack at 6am local time (0100 GMT) and attempted to storm into a mosque where a large number of army recruits were present, the army said.

“Wearing suicide jackets they opened fire and tried to rush inside the mosque. They were taken on and contained in the outer courtyard of the mosque,” the military said in a statement.

Two of the attackers were shot dead and two detonated their explosive vests, preventing a “huge disaster”, the army added.

Pakistan’s frontier regions, deeply conservative and hard to access due to rough terrain, have long been the sanctuary of fighters from Al Qaeda, the Taliban and other militant groups. In 2014, the army launched a major operation in other parts of FATA including North and South Waziristan against insurgents who routinely attacked government officials and civilians. - Reuters

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Russia’s request to use strategic Gwadar Port for exports approved ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved Russia’s request to use the strategic Gwadar Port for its exports, signalling a new alignment in bilateral relations after decades’ of sour ties during the Cold War era.

Following Iran and Turkmenistan, Russia has also decided to use the Gwadar Port for trade to have an access to warm waters, a top Pakistani official privy to the development was quoted as saying by Geo News.

“On top of it, Russia also wants to join the $46 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor to reap the maximum dividends. In addition, Russia aspires to develop strategic defence ties with Pakistan,” the daily said.

Pakistan decided to broaden its foreign policy options after its relations with the US deteriorated.

Pakistan is eager to improve its ties with Russia to diversify its defence purchase options in the event of any stalemate in ties with Washington, experts say.

GIGANTIC PROJECT: In this

photograph taken on November 13, 2016, Pakistani Naval personnel stand guard near a ship carrying containers at the Gwadar port, some 700km west of Karachi. - AFP

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is on a two-day visit to Turkmenistan, said that he welcomed the Russia’s interest in becoming part of the CPEC and maintained that Pakistan would welcome participation of any country in the gigantic project.

He told journalists that many countries wanted to join CPEC as half of the world would benefit

from the project.

China and Pakistan are building the nearly 3,000-km-long economic corridor linking Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea with Xinjiang province to improve connectivity between the two countries. The move would open up a new and cheaper cargo route for transporting oil to China as well as export of Chinese goods to the Middle East and Africa.

Sharif also announced building railways, road and fibre-optic along with Turkmenistan-Pakistan-Afghanistan-India (TAPI) 1,680-kilometre-long gas pipeline to enhance connectivity between South Asia and Central Asia.

He said that TAPI would supply 400 billion cubic feet gas to the three member states in which Pakistan’s share would be three hundred billion feet of gas.

In the Turkmen capital, Sharif announced on Saturday Pakistan’s decision to join the Ashgabat Agreement and the Lapis Lazuli Corridor. - PTI

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2016 Cuba declared nine days of mourning, during which time the ashes of Fidel Castro will be taken to different parts of the country. A burial ceremony will be held on December 4.

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Ex-Cuban leader Fidel Castro dies Castro had been in poor health since an intestinal ailment nearly killed him in 2006

HAVANA: Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary leader who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States and for five decades defied US efforts to topple him, died on Friday. He was 90.

A towering figure of the 20th century and Cold War icon, Castro stuck to his ideology beyond the collapse of Soviet communism and remained widely respected in parts of the world that struggled against colonial rule.

Castro had been in poor health since an intestinal ailment nearly killed him in 2006. He formally ceded power to his younger brother, Raul, two years later.

Wearing a green military uniform, a sombre Raul Castro, 85, appeared on state television on Friday night to announce Fidel’s death, 60 years to the day since the two brothers and a few supporters left Mexico on a boat to bring revolution to Cuba. “At 10:29 at night, the chief commander of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz, died,” he said, without giving a cause of death.

“Ever onward, to victory,” he said, using the slogan of the Cuban revolution.

Tributes Tributes came in from around the world. “History will record and judge the enormous impact of this singular figure on the people and world around him,” US President Barack Obama said, extending “a hand of friendship” to Cuba.

Venezuela’s leftist President Nicolas Maduro urged “revolutionaries of the world” to follow Castro’s legacy, while Pope Francis

END OF AN ERA: Former Cuban president Fidel Castro, left, looking at a sword given to him by members of the Dominican Revolutionary

Movement in Santo Domingo, in this file photo taken on August 24, 1998. Castro (R) during a meeting next to Argentine guerrilla leader Ernesto Che Guevara in this photo taken in the 1960’s. – AFP Files

said he was grieving and praying for the repose of the professed atheist, whom he met in Cuba last year. China’s president, Xi Jinping, said “the Chinese people have lost a close comrade and a sincere friend”.

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Twitter: “Fidel Castro is dead!,” without elaborating.

Raul Castro, who glorified his older brother, has changed Cuba since taking over by introducing market-style economic reforms and agreeing with the United States in December 2014 to reestablish diplomatic ties and end

decades of hostility. Trump said that his administration would “do all it can” once it takes office on January 20 to help boost freedom and prosperity for Cuban people.

Trump had threatened late in his upstart campaign for the White House that concerns about religious freedom in Cuba could prompt him to reverse Obama’s moves to open relations with Cuba.

Republicans closely await what Trump will do on Cuba once he takes office.

“Though the tragedies, deaths

and pain caused by Fidel Castro cannot be erased, our administration will do all it can to ensure the Cuban people can finally begin their journey toward prosperity and liberty,” Trump said in a statement issued from his West Palm Beach, Florida, resort where he and his family are spending the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Fidel Castro himself offered only lukewarm support for the 2014 deal with Washington, raising questions about whether he approved of ending hostilities with his longtime enemy.

He did not meet Barack Obama when he visited Havana earlier this year, the first time an American president had stepped foot on Cuban soil since 1928.

Days later, Castro wrote a scathing newspaper column condemning Obama’s “honey-coated” words and reminding Cubans of the US efforts to overthrow and weaken the Communist government. News of Castro’s death spread slowly among Friday night revellers on the streets of Havana. One famous club that was still open when word came in quickly closed.

Some residents reacted with sadness to the news. “I’m very upset. Whatever you want to say, he is a public figure that the whole world respected and loved,” said Havana student Sariel Valdespino.

But in Miami, where many exiles from Castro’s government live, a large crowd waving Cuban flags cheered, danced and banged on pots and pans.

Castro’s body will be cremated, according to his wishes.

Cuba declared nine days of mourning, during which time the ashes will be taken to different parts of the country. A burial ceremony will be held on December 4.

The bearded Fidel took power in a 1959 revolution and ruled Cuba for 49 years with a mix of charisma and iron will, creating a one-party state and becoming a central figure in the Cold War. He was demonised by the United States and its allies but admired by many leftists around the world, especially socialist revolutionaries in Latin America and Africa.

Nelson Mandela, once freed from prison in 1990, repeatedly thanked Castro for his efforts in helping to weaken apartheid.

In April, in a rare public appearance at the Communist Party conference, Fidel Castro shocked party apparatchiks by referring to his own imminent mortality.

“Soon I will be like all the rest.

Our turn comes to all of us, but the ideas of the Cuban communists will remain,” he said.

Castro was last seen by ordinary Cubans in photos showing him talking to Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang this month.

Transforming Cuba from a playground for rich Americans into a symbol of resistance to Washington, Castro crossed swords with 10 US presidents while in power, and outlasted nine of them.

He fended off a CIA-backed invasion in 1961 as well as countless assassination attempts.

His alliance with Moscow helped trigger the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, a 13-day showdown with the United States that brought the world the closest it has been to nuclear war. — Reuters

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t has been five years since Egypt and Tunisia underwent regime change, and both countries are still suffering from low economic growth, large fiscal deficits, high unemployment, and rising public debts. Having failed to institute reforms on their own, both have turned to the International Monetary Fund, which entered into an arrangement with Tunisia in 2013 and has just approved a $12 billion loan programme for Egypt – the country’s first since 1991, and the largest ever for a Middle Eastern country.

On the face of it, countries moving toward democracy seem as likely to experience poor economic performance as countries moving toward renewed dictatorship, because political instability and uncertainty of any kind naturally hurt investment and growth. But Tunisia has embraced political inclusion, and could soon find itself back on the path toward healthy economic growth, while Egypt’s closing society positions its economy for a downward spiral.

Until recently, both countries’ governments showed a surprising lack of interest in economic reform. Instead, they engaged with identity issues and security challenges in ways that reflect their diverging political paths. In Tunisia, electoral contests between the extremist Ennahda Party and the secular Nidaa Tounes Party have allowed for a productive debate about the role of religion in politics and society; in Egypt, by contrast, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s government has violently repressed the Muslim Brotherhood.

Meanwhile, governments in both countries could not resist increasing public spending. In Egypt, subsidies were still above 10 per cent of GDP in mid-2016, suggesting a return to the old authoritarian bargain whereby citizens abstain from political participation in exchange for government economic support. Now, to qualify for the IMF’s assistance, Egypt has committed to reducing its subsidies and instituting a value-added tax.

In Tunisia, labour unions have managed to push civil-servant wages – which now equal 15 per cent of GDP, up from 10 per cent of GDP in 2011 – well above IMF targets. And macroeconomic instability has impeded growth in both countries. Egypt’s low credit rating has forced the government to borrow domestically, which has crowded out other borrowers to the point that private investment amounts

to just 11 per cent of GDP. Tunisia’s external state borrowing has not crowded out the private sector; nonetheless, private investment has fallen to 18 per cent of GDP. Both countries’ current-account deficits have widened as a result of falling tourism revenues and disrupted export activities, and neither country has taken measures to improve private-sector competitiveness. Sisi, like former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, is wary of allowing private-sector players to gain political clout, and has instead propped up cronies whom he can trust, such as army corporations and some of the firms previously connected to the Mubarak regime. In Tunisia, the state bureaucracy has hindered private-sector activity, and there are reports of increased corruption by politically connected firms since the Nidaa Tounes government assumed power in 2015.

Tunisia has allowed its currency to adjust over time, and the dinar has lost a third of its value against the US dollar since 2014. Egypt, for its part, has disastrously mismanaged its exchange rate.

With the exception of one minor adjustment in 2013, it has stuck to a fixed rate since 2011, even after its currency became massively overvalued and started to create imported-goods shortages. When Egypt complied with IMF conditions and floated its currency on November 1st, the exchange rate weakened from 8.5 to 15.5 pounds to the dollar; soon, imported goods will likely cost 40-60 per cent more than they do now.

The Egyptian and Tunisian people are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with their respective countries’ economic performance. But over time, this frustration will probably help Tunisia’s economy, while hurting Egypt’s.

For starters, political inclusiveness in Tunisia fosters healthy dialogue about potential solutions.

For example, the new Tunisian cabinet formed in August includes ex-union leaders, who can now shape broad economic policies, not just press for higher wages.

This has already made public-policy debates more constructive, because policymakers are focusing on how labor and business can fairly share the burden of economic adjustment. - Project Syndicate

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he field of surgery is ever-changing and evolving. A major revolution has happened in the last 25 years as the focus has shifted to minimally invasive surgery and subsequently to robotic assisted surgery. Minimally-invasive surgical techniques have benefitted the patients in terms of lower morbidity and mortality through lesser violation of the body’s natural barriers. The morbidity associated with open surgery like pain, discomfort, and delayed recovery was mainly due to the process of gaining access through bigger incisions.

The same surgeries can now be performed through smaller cuts using minimally invasive techniques leading to lesser pain and faster recovery. In 1985 a robot, the PUMA 560, was used to place a needle for a brain biopsy using CT guidance. Robotic surgery was used for urology later.

A robotic surgery has three parts. The first one is a console.

Here the surgeon is seated, to take control and operate the robot. The second part is a patient-side robotic cart with four arms manipulated by the surgeon (one to control the camera and three to manipulate instruments). This cart places all the instruments that are to be used during the procedure in a specific order. Finally there is another cart that helps in providing the view to the other doctors and nurses, so they can observe the procedure.

By looking inside the console, a surgeon is able to get a threedimensional view of the patients’ internal organs. The clarity of view is similar to an open surgery. The console has brilliant options such as magnifying a particular region.

This is made possible with the help of an endoscopic camera with high clarity. This kind of a method provides relief to the surgeons as well, as they are not required to stand over the patient for hours, bent in odd angles.

Surgical robotic systems can augment and extend the human capabilities of surgeons. There are programming option in the robot where we can scale down

the motion (a 2cm movement by the surgeon can be scaled down to 1cm movement by the robot).

The robot also reduces hand tremors and hence is more precise. Due to miniaturisation and addition of the “wrist” to robotic endoscopic instruments, surgical robots have enabled procedures to be performed that are otherwise not possible with manually-controlled endoscopic instruments. It allows the surgeon to operate in increasingly smaller spaces, through increasingly smaller incisions, resulting in decreased morbidity and more rapid recovery times translating into earlier discharge from hospital and earlier return to activity and work hence reducing overall cost.

Every new invention comes with some drawbacks. In robotic surgery, the primary limiting factor hampering its widespread acceptance has been financial. A lot of money goes into research and development of newer technology which is then passed on to the patients. The setting up and running of a robotic programme requires a huge investment. But with increasing competition and wider adoption of this technology, the cost will ultimately come down.

A robotic platform has multiple applications and can be used by various specialties to bring down the cost. General/GI surgery, urology, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, total knee and hip replacements, ligament surgeries, surgical oncology, abdominoperineal resection, anterior resection for colorectal cancers, gynaecology, myomectomy for fibroids, radical hysterectomy for tumours, ovarian tumour removal, radiosurgery and cyberknife surgery. The future of robotic surgery looks exciting and hopeful. The advantages have now been documented by various studies. In the field of laparoscopic surgery and urology, robot-assisted surgeries are being highly preferred.

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single choice doesn’t matter most of the time. Having dessert one night, taking a walk on another and deciding to skip an outing with friends aren’t life changing choices. A daily choice is small, like a pebble. But like pebbles, when you keep reaching for the same choices, they can amass into something significant.

If you want to improve your heart health, science tells us that making simple lifestyle changes can make a huge difference. And better heart health is undoubtedly on the minds of many. One in three adults live with one or more types of cardiovascular disease, according to a review published in the journal Circulation. Over time, changes in the

heart and blood vessels can lead to a host of devastating problems, including heart attack, heart failure and stroke.

But the good news is you can make some lifestyle changes to reduce your risk and make yourself healthier. The effort doesn’t have to be perfect and you don’t need to sign up for an expensive complicated plan. If you make a commitment to reach for healthy choices more often than the alternatives, you and your doctor will start to see a difference. Here are four tips to get there.

Don’t chase diet fads: Stick with a Mediterranean-based diet, which is based on simple, whole, healthy foods, like fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, olive oil, and fish. The upside is the Mediterra-

nean diet checks off many boxes in terms of achieving better health. It promotes heart and brain health, weight loss, cancer prevention, and diabetes prevention and control. Recent research also shows it can reduce the risk of stroke. In 2013, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine said switching to a Mediterranean diet can prevent 30 per cent of heart attacks, strokes and heart disease deaths in high risk people.

Get more exercise: The recommendations are very simple here.

The Surgeon General recommends 2.5 hours of moderate intensity each week for good heart health. That’s just over 20 minutes a day. While some people love the idea of getting super fit with an intense programme, the truth is that

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Memory-related brain areas lose cohesion with age Various brain regions that once synchronised their activity during memory tasks become smaller and lose cohesion as people age, says a study. In the study, researchers from Princeton University in New Jersey, US, described a novel method to characterise and compare the brain dynamics of individual people. The research showed

that regardless of whether we were using memory, directing attention, or resting, the number of synchronous groups of connections within our brain was consistent. However, between different individuals, these numbers vary dramatically. In fact, during memory specific actions, variations between people are closely linked

to age. Younger participants have only a few large synchronous groups that link nearly the entire brain in coordinated activity, while older participants show progressively more but smaller groups of connections.

In the older group this indicates loss of cohesive brain activity — even in the absence of memory impairment. -IANS

If you want to improve your heart health, science tells us that making simple lifestyle changes can make a huge difference.

And better heart health is undoubtedly on the minds of many.

all it takes is simple changes. Visit your doctor to find out what is safe for you, and make a list of activities you enjoy doing, whether it’s walking or taking a leisurely bike ride.

Then make a plan to make these outings a part of your routine.

Find a friend: This surprising but true tip has some truth. Seeking companionship, whether it’s through an outing with a friend, joining a club or attending a family member’s school function can add up to good heart health.

Without community and companionship, depression is more likely to set in, which is linked to higher rates of heart disease.

Though it may be easier and tempting to stay in, especially during cold weather, choosing companionship can be positive

for heart health.

Be informed: When it comes to your body, knowledge empowers you to make decisions to improve your health. Consult with your doctor, so you can make that targeted plan to improve your health.

In addition to knowing your blood sugar, blood pressure, weight and cholesterol, consider adding vascular screening to the list.

This screening looks for fatty buildup in the arteries, which can lead to serious conditions such as stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and carotid artery stenosis.

Yet, many people are missing out on an important opportunity to be informed about their artery health, because vascular screenings are not typically covered by insurance. -BPT

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LIFESTYLE 5 NATURAL HOME REMEDIES TO STOP HAIR LOSS Indian Gooseberry (Amla) Gooseberry or amla is rich in vitamin C and can help in the strengthening and growth of hair.

All you need is to take a few amla, discard the seeds, and grind it to make a powder/pulp. Mix 2 teaspoons of this pulp with equal amounts of lemon juice and massage the scalp with this mixture.

Let it dry for an hour and rinse it off with plenty of warm water.

Aloe Vera This is the best treatment that helps to fight with various skin problems, body problems as well as hair problems naturally. Aloe vera is the best hair loss treatment that stops hair fall and promotes their growth.

The various scalp problems such as itching and flaking, and dandruff can also be reduced using this home remedy. For this you require to take an aloe vera leaf, extract the pulp, and apply it to your scalp as well as hair. Leave it for around 45 minutes to an hour to allow aloe vera show its magic and then rinse it off with normal water.

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air fall or hair loss is the most common problems faced by both men and women today.

Insufficient blood circulation in the scalp, exposure to pollution, hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and more factors are there behind this problem.

Here are some of the best home remedies that are known for providing proven hair loss treatment for all people.

Curry Leaves and Coconut Oil Hair Massage Curry leaves widely used in Indian cuisine is considered as the most effective and useful herb that helps in hair growth. By eating these leaves or applying their paste to the hair, you can prevent considerable hair loss. You can also use it as an effective hair tonic. Boil some curry leaves in coconut hair oil, apply it on your scalp, and massage it gently for 15-20 minutes. Use this procedure twice a week for better hair growth.

Fenugreek (Methi) Fenugreek commonly known as methi is an age-old home rem-

edy for hair growth problems.

The nicotinic acid and proteins contained in this herb is known to promote stimulation of hair growth. Methi can be used in the form of paste that can be applied on the hair and scalp, leave for some time and then wash off with

water. You can also use it by frying its seeds in coconut oil, cooling and straining the preparation. Apply this mixture in small quantity on the scalp by rubbing softly at the hair roots. It not only enhances hair growth but also makes hair strong, long, and shiny.

Onion Juice Onion juice is regarded as the most effective and oldest home remedy for preventing hair loss and to promote re-growth of hair. The high sulphur content of onions boosts collagen production in tissues, improves blood circulation to hair follicles, and kills the parasites and germs with its anti-bacterial properties. Cut some slices of onion, grind them, and squeeze out the juice. Apply this onion juice onto the scalp for 10 to 15 minutes, leave it for some time, and then wash it off with a mild shampoo, cleanser, and water.

Apart from these treatments, it is recommended not to use unsuitable hair products and remain away from hair curlers, straightening, and other styling process that produce heat on hair.

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Depression may affect stomach and the skin Researchers have found that depression in young people is often followed by arthritis and diseases of the digestive system, while skin diseases are common after anxiety disorders. The findings suggest that mental disorders are antecedent risk factors of certain physical diseases in early life, but also vice versa, according to the researchers.

“Our results expand the relevance of mental disorders beyond mental to physical health care, and vice versa, supporting the concept of a more integrated mental-physical health care approach, and open new starting points for early disease prevention and better treatments, with relevance for various medical disciplines,” the study said.

The researchers noted that some physical diseases tend to occur more frequently in children and adolescents if they have previously suffered from certain mental disorders. Likewise, certain mental disorders tend to occur more frequently after the onset of particular physical diseases.

Affective disorders such as depression were frequently followed by arthritis and diseases of the digestive system, while the same relationship existed between anxiety disorders and skin diseases, showed the study published in the journal PLOS ONE.

Human cells with ‘built-in circuit’ can kill cancer cell Researchers have engineered cells with a “built-in genetic circuit” that produces a molecule that impairs the ability of cancer cells to survive and grow in their low oxygen environment.

The genetic circuit produces the machinery necessary for the production of a compound that inhibits a protein which has a significant and critical role in the growth and survival of tumours. This results in the cancer cells being unable to survive in the low oxygen, low nutrient tumour micro-environment.

“In a wider sense, we have given these engineered cells the ability to fight back — to stop a key protein from functioning in cancer cells,” said lead researcher Ali Tavassoli, Professor at the University of Southampton in Britain.

How lung cancer spread can be prevented A component of cancer cells, which acts like a ‘cellular post office’, could be the key to preventing the spread of lung cancer to other parts of the body, scientists have discovered.

The ‘post office’ of the cell — or the Golgi apparatus as it is more commonly known — has the ability to package proteins in order to transport them to other parts of the cell or to deliver them to areas outside of the cell. “If we think of the cancer cell like a tent structure: It has fixed sides to hold its shape and is firmly anchored to the ground in order to secure its contents. In order to move the tent, we have to collapse its sides in order to lift it out of its anchored position and carry it away,” said Daniel Ungar from the University of York in Britain. -IANS

B BRAZIL’S CURRENCY FALLS Brazil’s real posted the secondbiggest loss in emerging markets amid speculation that economic reforms may be derailed by fresh political turmoil. The real fell for a fourth day, weakening 0.5 per cent to 3.4141 per dollar on Friday. - Bloomberg News

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Exports from Oman fall 27 per cent to OMR4.96b Decline in export revenue was mainly due to a fall in oil and gas prices. Average price of Oman Crude fell 33.7% to $38.9 per barrel for the first nine months of this year, from $58.6 per barrel for the same period in 2015, according to the NCSI latest data

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businesseditor@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Oman’s exports for the first half of 2016 plunged 27.2 per cent to OMR4.96 billion from OMR6.82 billion in the same period last year.

The decline in export revenue was mainly attributed to the fall in

oil and gas prices in international markets and a dip in non-oil exports. The average price of Oman Crude declined 33.7 per cent to $38.9 per barrel for the first nine months of this year, from $58.6 per barrel for the same period in 2015, according to the latest monthly data released by the National Centre for Statistics and

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Saudi Arabia pulls out of talks with non-Opec nations LONDON: Saudi Arabia pulled out of planned talks with nonOpec nations, including Russia, as disagreements about how to share the burden of supply cuts stood in the way of a deal to boost prices just days before a make-orbreak meeting in Vienna.

Opec officials were scheduled to meet with non-members including Russia on Monday before a ministerial meeting in Vienna two days later. The meeting was later cancelled entirely after the Saudis decided not to take part.

Instead, the group called another internal meeting to try to resolve its own differences, particularly the question of whether Iran and Iraq are willing to cut production, said two delegates, asking not to be identified because the deliberations are sensitive. Saudi Arabia wants an Opec deal in place before conversations with other producers such as Russia, one delegate said.

The setback suggests that Saudi Arabia remains split from its two biggest Middle Eastern rivals at the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec). Iran insists it should be allowed to restore output to pre-sanctions levels, while it remains unclear if Iraq is still disputing the Opec supply estimates that would provide the basis for any cuts.

With less than a week until the crucial ministerial meeting, the refusal of just one major producer to participate could scuttle the whole of the agreement reached in September in Algiers.

“The whole Algerian deal wasn’t clear from beginning and their approach was ‘leave it to later’,” said Abdulsamad Al Awadhi, a former Opec official for Kuwait who is now an independent analyst in London. Two months after the initial accord “Opec leaders are confused and the group’s founding members can’t solve differences, but they want to have a deal with non-Opec. This is a tough call.”

Prices fall Brent fell 3.6 per cent to $47.24 a barrel in London on Friday. In New York, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell to $46.06 a barrel.

In late September, Opec agreed the outline of its first production curbs since the global financial crisis in 2008. Since then, the group has spent two months trying to agree how to share the cuts, which would bring its production to a range of 32.5 million to 33 million barrels per day. Opec estimates that it pumped 33.6 million barrels a day last month.

Technical experts from member countries met in Vienna this week to finalise the details of the

The setback suggests that Saudi Arabia remains split from its two biggest Middle Eastern rivals at the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec).

cuts. After two days of meetings, the talks concluded without resolving the issue of Iran and Iraq, instead deferring the matter to ministerial talks on November 30. Those officials will now reconvene on Monday in an effort to overcome the impasse, two delegates said. Ministers from Saudi Arabia and Iran won’t arrive in Vienna until November 29, said Opec delegates, leaving little time for them to hold negotiations before the big meeting.

Saudi stance Saudi Arabia, Opec’s de-facto leader, is ready to cut production, but only if all members share the burden of cuts equitably and transparently. In practice, that means the kingdom thinks Iraq needs to cut output and Iran has to freeze production around current levels, one Opec delegate said last week.

Prior to the November 23 comments by Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi, Iraq had sought an exemption from joining any production cuts. That assertion still leaves unresolved the significant issue of exactly how much the country would reduce production, and from what level, said a Gulf Opec delegate on Thursday.

Iran has insisted it won’t accept any limits on its production until it has returned to the presanctions level above 4 million barrels a day.

Without an Opec deal, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicted that 2017 will be the fourth consecutive year in which supply runs ahead of demand, potentially causing lower prices.

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Information (NCSI). “The fall in exports is mainly due to a plunge in energy prices and not due to output. The export revenues will show improvement only when energy prices improve. The energy prices will be better next year,” said Kannan Rajagopal, general manager of the Global Omani Investment Company.

“The fall in oil prices had a cascading effect,” said another senior market analyst, who wished to remain anonymous.

The exports of crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas plunged 36.3 per cent to OMR2.62 billion in the first half of 2016, from OMR4.12 billion in the same period in 2015.

Of this, crude oil exports showed a 37.3 per cent decline, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports were down 33.2 per cent. The Sultanate of Oman produced 277.04 million barrels of crude oil in the first nine

months of 2016, up 3.4 per cent over the same period last year.

Non-oil exports plunge Likewise, non-oil exports plunged by 23.7 per cent to OMR1,247.8 million from OMR1,636.3 million, the NCSI report showed. Among various product segments, plastics and rubber products plummeted 50.6 per cent to OMR64.5 million.

Mineral exports, which include ceramic tiles and dolomites, also declined by 11.5 per cent to OMR333.4 million. “Demand for several mineral products in the region has fallen after GCC governments reduced spending on infrastructure and housing projects,” noted the market analyst.

“This is also reflected in the price of mineral products,” he added.

The Sultanate of Oman’s export promotion agency is targeting double digit growth in non-oil exports this year.

As far as non-oil exports are concerned, Rajagopal said, a recovery is seen in commodity prices across the globe in recent weeks, after a decline in 2015 and the first half of 2016. “We expect the recovery to continue in 2017 as well. So, there could be a growth in the Sultanate’s non-oil export revenue next year,” he added.

Rajagopal also said that the export volume of mineral products is likely to improve in the next two to three years since several mining projects will come on stream.

“This will add to export revenues.”

However, re-exports showed a growth of 3 per cent at OMR1,088.8 million from OMR1,057.1 million during the period under review.

Meanwhile, Oman’s export development agency, the Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development (popularly known as Ithraa), has been organising several programmes to enhance non-oil exports.

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Major expo to focus on small businesses MUSCAT: A major trade exhibition of small and medium enterprises will start on Monday at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Taimour bin Asa’ad bin Tariq Al Said.

The three-day exhibition features more than 90 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in hotel industry, travel and tourism, logistic services in the technical and professional services, events organisation, training, insurance, security and safety, brokerage, real estate, transportation, agencies, commercial representation, shipping, cleaning, systems analysis, design and digital printing, networking and communications, computer supplies, data collection, electric equipment, cables, manufacture of models, crafts industries, all types of perfumes, incense, garment, accessories, footwear industry, bags, dates, sweets, supply and catering. - ONA

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Mohammed Saud Bahwan gets Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation activities of the recipients to the Japanese public.

Japan foreign minister’s commendation is awarded to a few individuals and groups all over the world with outstanding achievements in international fields.

Times News Service MUSCAT: Fumio Kishida, minister of foreign affairs of Japan, awarded the prestigious Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation for 2016 to Sheikh Mohammed Saud Bahwan, chairman of Saud Bahwan Group, in recognition of his contribution in promoting bilateral cultural relations and mutual understanding between

Japan and the Sultanate.

The foreign minister’s commendation is awarded to a few individuals and groups all over the world with outstanding achievements in international fields, in order to acknowledge their contributions in promoting friendship between Japan and other countries.

The commendation also aims to promote the understanding of the

Mutual understanding In 2010, Sheikh Mohammed Saud Bahwan was appointed as chairman of the board of directors for Oman Japan Friendship Association (OJFA), and has supported a number of cultural events to enhance the mutual understanding between two nations. Moreover, he was one of those who made efforts to collect contributions for Japan and its people after the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred on March 11, 2011 and led Oman to be the fourth biggest contributing country to Japan among the world at the time. He has also fully supported the OJFA Japanese language courses in recent years.

On this occasion, Mitsugu Saito, Japan’s ambassador to the Sultanate, hosted a commenda-

tion ceremony at his residence on November 22, in the presence of His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, minister of heritage and culture and honourary chairman of Oman Japan Friendship Association, and Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Obaid al Sa’eedi, minister of health, to express their appreciation and for the efforts made by Sheikh Mohammed Saud Bahwan and his continuous cooperation in promoting the mutual understanding between Japan and Oman.

Following the commendation ceremony, the Embassy of Japan held a book donation ceremony to donate more than 120 books, including Japanese textbooks and cultural books, to OJFA. The books were handed over from the ambassador of Japan to Sheikh Mohammed Saud Bahwan, the chairman of OJFA. EXHIBITION

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Wall Street ends at record high SME Fund, Orpic to showcase opportunities for small firms

NEW YORK: Key stock indexes on Wall Street swept to record intraday and closing highs on Black Friday thanks to gains in consumer staple and technology shares, while European stocks climbed and a stabilisation in United States Treasury yields promoted investors to sell the dollar.

The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes, as well as the small cap Russell 2000, hit record closing and intraday highs in thin trading, with the US stock market closing.

For the week, the Dow and Nasdaq gained 1.5 per cent, while the S&P 500 rose 1.4 per cent.

The S&P 500 consumer staples index’s 0.8 per cent gain boosted shares on Black Friday, which traditionally kicks off the US holiday shopping season.

European stocks notched a third straight week of gains, even as a

tumble in oil prices dragged commodities shares lower. Uncertainty over whether Orgaanisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) will agree to cut production at the group’s meeting next week weighed on crude prices.

Tax cuts Expectations that US Presidentelect Donald Trump’s promises of tax cuts, higher infrastructure spending and reduced regulation would benefit certain industries, including banking, industrials and healthcare, have underpinned multiple recent all-time highs in US shares.

“While many stocks have risen quite briskly, investors are looking for some forgotten names in the rally,” said Andre Bakhos, managing director at Janlyn Capital in Bernardsville, New Jersey. MSCI’s

all-country world equity index was last up 1.86 points, or 0.45 per cent, at 414.99. The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 68.96 points, or 0.36 per cent, at 19,152.14. The S&P 500 ended up 8.63 points, or 0.39 per cent, at 2,213.35.

The Nasdaq Composite closed up 18.24 points, or 0.34 per cent, at 5,398.92. Europe’s broad FTSEurofirst 300 index closed up 0.29 percent at 1,351.66.

While positive for stocks, Trump’s surprise victory in the November 8 election has sent US Treasury yields higher as investors bet his pro-growth and inflationary policies will erode the value of US bonds.

The United Staates Treasuries were last steady after two-year yields hit a six-and-a-half-year high of 1.17 per cent overnight.

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Times News Service MUSCAT: An exhibition of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), conducted by Riyada in association with the SME Development Fund, will showcase opportunities for small businesses, as part of the In-Country Value (ICV) initiative.

The annual SME Exhibition will take place at the new Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre from November 28 to 30.

The ICV is an ambitious programme of the Ministry of Oil and Gas, which seeks to combine direct employment generation and the development of entrepreneurship to promote efficient and sustainable use of local resources, in keeping with the national ICV blue print.

Several large companies will be making their presence felt at the exhibition, including Orpic. Orpic is one of Oman’s largest and most rapidly growing businesses in the Middle East oil industry. Orpic’s refineries in Sohar and Muscat, as well as the aromatics and polypropylene plants in Sohar, provide fuel, chemicals, plastics and other petroleum products to Oman and the world.

To continue to meet the needs of Oman and international markets, Orpic is undertaking three strategic growth projects, which include the Muscat Sohar Product Pipeline - MSPP, Sohar Refinery Improvement Project, and Liwa

AMBITIOUS PROGRAMME: The ICV is an ambitious programme of the Ministry of Oil and Gas, which seeks to combine direct employment generation and entrepreneurship. - Supplid picture

Plastics Industries Complex.

The projects are part of the company’s strategy to add value to the oil and gas produced in Oman.

Upon commissioning in 2020, these projects will enable Orpic to become a leading performer, thereby expanding its business in the future.

The Liwa Plastics Industries Complex Project is the largest of the three strategic growth projects undertaken by Orpic. Upon completion in 2020, LPIC will change Orpic’s product mix, generate significant employment opportunities and support the development of a downstream plastics industry in Oman.

Contracts valued at $6.5 billion have been signed with four EPC contractors for its flagship project. As part of its commitment

to the national ICV programme, LPIC has earmarked some $1.5 billion to support SMEs. The contractor has provided a plan which includes a breakdown of ICV components during the life cycle of the project. These include a minimum 25 per cent local purchase content, minimum Omanisation of 30 per cent and training efforts for Omanis in excess of 15 per cent of those employed, excluding owner-employees.

LPIC recently held two ICV road shows in Sohar and Ibri for EPC 1 and EPC 3, respectively.

The project will also be showcasing opportunities for small and medium enterprises at the SME exhibition on November 28, 2016.

SMEF’s objective in the ICV initiatives is a win-win approach to the SME sector.

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MARKET BRIEFS

Invest Easy set to provide new services to GCC firms MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through ‘Invest Easy’ portal, started providing ‘opening branches of GCC companies’ service in the Sultanate to help these companies do business easily. Yousef bin Ali bin Khamis Al Sunaidy, director of the GCC Affairs Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, said that the e-services, provided through ‘Invest Easy’ portal aims at facilitating doing business in the Sultanate and saving the investors’ time and effort. The service is expected to save the time and effort of investors and entrepreneurs as it is available for everyone. He pointed out that Gulf companies can open branches in the Sultanate and receive equal treatment of the branches of Omani companies subject to meeting certain requirements, such as being registered at one of the GCC states, doing any permitted economic businesses by GCC nationals, fully owned by GCC nationals and has been registered for not less than three years. The authorised manager at the branch in the Sultanate has to be a GCC citizen.

Trademarks and patents applications reach 6,315 MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, represented by the Intellectual Property Department, said that the number of national trademarks, patents and copyright applications reached 6,315 for the first ten months of the current year.

Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salim Al Sa’eedi, director of Intellectual Property Department, explained that the applications included 5,853 for national trade marks, 314 for patent rights, and 148 copyrights. He added that the importance of intellectual property protection lies in allowing rights holders, whether creative, owner of patent, trade mark or copyright to benefit from his work and invest it, the establishment of local industries on these rights, encouraging and attracting foreign investments, providing the necessary protection from theft, copying and piracy, as well as the reduction of the proliferation of counterfeit and copied works, and facing the challenges of e-commerce, and communications and online community challenges.

Car import approvals touch 2,314 in the first 10 months MUSCAT: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, represented by the Directorate General of Standards and Metrology (DG-SM), said that the number of car clearance transactions that were carried out by DG-SM during the first ten months of this year totaled 2,314, along with the attestation of 570 Gulf conformity certificates. Eng. Yaqoub bin Saleh bin Mohammed Al Sa’adi, fourth mechanical engineer in DG-SM, said that the ministry is carrying out many of the procedures and terms of reference in the development of Omani, Gulf and Arab standard specifications for various products and services used in different sectors of the industry, in addition to the issuance and publication of the Omani and Gulf standard specifications, unified technical regulations of goods, products, raw materials, units, symbols, terminology, instrumentation, calibration, sampling techniques and methods of inspection and testing. He added that due to the importance of the automobile in the logistics sector and to ensure safety, a special specification for general requirements for cars was issued to ensure high levels of safety, environmental protection, energy efficiency, performance and protection against theft that have been updated in 42/2015. He pointed out that for further details one can refer to other Gulf technical regulations at the Gulf Standardisation Organisation (GSO). - ONA

DEPOSITS GROW: The aggregate deposits held with conventional banks increased slightly by 1.5 per cent to OMR18.4 billion

in September 2016 from OMR18.1 billion a year ago. – Times file picture

Assets of Oman banks touch OMR27.2 billion

Loans, the major component of assets, accounted for 72.1 per cent and increased by 7.8 per cent by the end of September 2016 to OMR19.6 billion

MUSCAT: The combined assets of Omani banks touched OMR27.2 billion by the end of September 2016, according to the latest monthly bulletin released by the Central Bank of Oman.

Loans, the major component of assets, accounted for 72.1 per cent and increased by 7.8 per cent as at end September 2016 to OMR19.6 billion. Credit to the private sector increased by 10 per cent to reach OMR17.5 billion as at the end of

September 2016.

Conventional banks’ overall investments in securities stood at OMR2.7 billion as at the end of September 2016. Investment in government development bonds and government sukuk increased by 22.8 per cent over the year to OMR921.2 million at the end of September 2016.

Banks also invested OMR386.7 million in government treasury bills as at the end of September 2016. Con-

ventional banks’ investments in foreign securities stood at OMR708.6 million in September 2016.

Aggregate deposits held with conventional banks increased slightly by 1.5 per cent to OMR18.4 billion in September 2016 from OMR18.1 billion a year ago.

Government deposits Government deposits with conventional banks declined by 4.6 per cent to OMR5 billion. Deposits of public enterprises increased by 4 percent to OMR1.1 billion during the same period.

Private sector deposits accounted for 65.3 per cent of total deposits of conventional banks.

Inn act, private deposits increased by 3.9 per cent to OMR12 billion in September 2016 from OMR11.6 billion a year ago.

The core capital and reserves of conventional banks reached OMR3.7 billion as at the end of

September 2016, a rise of 12.1 per cent over the previous year.

Islamic banking entities provided financing to the extent of OMR2.2 billion as at the end of September 2016 when compared to OMR1.5 billion a year ago.

Total deposits held with Islamic banks and windows registered a significant increase to OMR2 billion in September 2016 from OMR1.3 billion outstanding as at the end of September 2015.

The total assets of Islamic banks and Windows combined, amounted to OMR2.8 billion as at the end of September 2016 which constituted about 9.4 per cent of the banking system assets. - ONA

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DEBT RELIEF PROPOSAL

Greek debt relief plan to entail $35b bank bond swap ATHENS: Greece’s battered banks are being asked to swap about €33 billion ($35 billion) in floating-rate bonds for 30-year, fixed-rate securities under a euro-area plan to shield Athens from future interest rate increases, three people with knowledge of the matter said.

The swap is part of a package of debt-relief proposals for Greece to be presented at a December 5 meeting of euro-area finance ministers, according to the people, who asked not to be named

because they weren’t authorised to speak publicly about the matter.

The notes were issued by the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF), the region’s crisis-fighting fund, to re-capitalise Greek lenders in 2013.

While the current EFSF holdings of Greek banks fall due between 2034 and 2046, the fixedrate notes will expire in 2047, the people said. That will reduce Greece’s interest rate risk, but it may come at a cost for its four

systemically important lenders, which could be left with securities that are more difficult to trade. The technical aspects of the operation are still being hashed out.

“There are discussions going on as to proposals which will improve the sustainability of the Greek debt,” Piraeus Bank Chairman George Handjinicolaou said in an interview Thursday. “Part of this proposal is a change in the EFSF bonds for something else, some form of fixed-rate debt, which

would improve the predictability of the sustainability of the Greek debt profile.”

Swap costs Euro-area finance ministers asked the crisis fund in May to propose measures to improve Greece’s ability to carry its debt load without adding to the burden on European taxpayers. The measures include smoothing out the repayment profile on bailout loans and reducing interest rate risk. Offi-

cials are looking at all Greek-related EFSF assets, as well as those of the fund that later replaced it, the European Stability Mechanism, an ESM spokesman said. He declined to comment further.

The country’s lenders may wind up bearing the costs of the swap, Greek bankers familiar with the process said. Dollar duration or DV01 — the dollar variation in a bond’s value per unit change in the yield -- amounts to more than €80 million. LCH Clearnet data show

that just over €1 billion of swaps on the 30-year tenor are traded daily.

The chief executive officer of National Bank of Greece, Leonidas Fragkiadakis, denied that the plan in its current form would mean losses for banks.

“By the initial drafts that I have seen, this seems to be a very well thought-out plan that basically does not lead to any additional risk assumptions by the Greek banks,” Fragkiadakis told Bloomberg TV on Thursday. - Bloomberg News

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FEATURE

F

und managers have not done too badly since the 2008 financial crisis. Assets have increased steadily, as has staffing. Their CEOs have paid themselves some juicy bonuses, described by some as “out of control.”

Performance, though, has been patchy — and eaten up by costs.

Low-cost passive funds are piling on the pressure. With that in mind, the industry should take heed of the British regulator’s attack on high fees and see it as a chance to get a better grip on spending.

The 208-page report from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) shows a big gap between cheap index trackers and actively managed rivals, which take more risk and charge more money to beat the market. Including the cost of trading, the estimated return

on a 20,000 pound ($24,700) active UK equity fund over 20 years would be about 14,000 pounds lower than for a passive tracker.

Not a happy comparison. Actively managed investments don’t outperform their benchmark after costs, the report adds.

But competition among fund managers is weak, the FCA says, meaning fees are not falling quickly enough. The industry might argue otherwise, with the pressure from passive funds eating into business. Still, the call for transparency is a good thing. Customers often don’t understand what they’re being charged or getting in return, so they have trouble comparing funds and switching between them.

The regulator wants clearer communication and an “all-in” fee for customers, including possible limits on how much managers

spend on buying or selling stocks.

That would — rightly — get them to think not just about how much they pay themselves, but how much they pay their brokers and third-party providers.

Sure, trading costs are difficult to assess before you’ve actually traded. That’s probably why the FCA has proposed four different types of all-in fee, with varying degrees of strictness. But managers have already had to get used to FCA curbs on their relationship with brokers and what they can charge customers for making trades or analyst research.

No matter how stringent the final measures, the funds really should keep looking at all aspects of their spending. If execution and research costs come down, that provides a much clearer picture of performance — you know, the thing customers are paying for.

Aberdeen Asset Management’s Martin Gilbert says the FCA has lent a “sense of urgency” to giving customers a better deal.

What does all this mean for the future? The stock market didn’t see the report as much of a bombshell. Shares of Schroders, Henderson Group and Aberdeen barely moved on November 18. But fee pressure will intensify, according to RBC analysts. While more box-ticking isn’t great for the bottom line, there’s room to absorb higher costs: three-year average operating margins for Schroders and Hargreaves Lansdown Plc are about 26 per cent and 55 per cent respectively, according to Bloomberg data, putting them in the top 20 per cent of the FTSE 100.

This isn’t a kick in the teeth, more a boot to the backside. It’s time for fund managers to prove their worth. — Bloomberg News

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ISWK celebrates 46th National Day in style

M O D E L U N I T E D NAT I O N S C O N F E R E N C E

ISG student wins ‘Best Delegate’ at MUNC held by Sultan School The students flew into the ground and formed the National Flag of Oman with the message ‘I Love HM’

MUSCAT: The students as well as the staff of Indian School Wadi Kabir (ISWK) experienced great joy in celebrating the 46th National Day of Oman.

Thousands of students from each wing of the school, parents, teachers as well as local residents came under the same sky on the

primary playground to pay their tributes to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, says a press release.

A huge portrait of His Majesty, placards, banners and Omani flags adorned the entire arena. The students flew into the ground and formed the National flag of Oman with the message ‘I Love HM’. Stu-

dents of Ashoka and Akbar house dressed in red and green colours formed the flag with Vivekananda and Tagore houses attired in white filled the rest of the flag.

School choir The school choir performed the National Anthem of Oman, as hundreds of balloons displaying national colours soared into the air dotting the evening sky.

Waving miniature flags in their hands, the procession of revellers was led by guest of honour, Harshendu Shah, chairman of SMC along with other board members, Alkesh Joshi, Biren Patel, Shilpa Pawani, D. N. Rao, principal, viceprincipals, academic supervisors,

EXPERT SURGEON

coordinators and teachers.

School students in Omani attire sang national songs and performed traditional dances winning the hearts of spectators. Verses from the Holy Quran were recited by one of the teachers.

Faqraj Ur-Rahman, and a student in the middle school, delivered an engrossing speech in Arabic. The lilting melody of the song Ye Mera Hai Oman stirred feelings of national pride in everyone’s heart. The event concluded with a local band performing Omani traditional songs as well as a Hindi number (Dil diyahai, jaan bhi dein gey, Aei vatan tere liye) Heart’s is offered to thee, life will also follow, O my country!)

MUSCAT: Seventeen delegates from the Indian School Al Ghubra (ISG) attended the Model United Nations Conference (MUNC) organised by The Sultan School recently.

The delegates debated on pressing world issues that transcend global boundaries and proved their mettle as diplomats.

Around 190 delegates attended the conference and it was an excellent opportunity for our students to interact with them on a personal as well as intellectual level, says a press release.

The performance of the delegates of ISG was exceptional

on both the days with Rupsha Debnath bagging the ‘Best Delegate’ in her delegation as well as in the committee.

The delegates were enthusiastically involved in the drafting of resolution as they worked tirelessly towards achieving consensus through cooperation and collaboration.

The students expressed gratitude to their school authorities as well as The Sultan School for giving them this excellent opportunity to hone their debating skills, enhance their awareness on world issues and develop as confident leaders of the future.

SPECIAL OCCASION

Burjeel Hospital offers quality ISC Salalah marks National Day treatment options for hernia MUSCAT: The Sultanate’s most innovative and premier healthcare provider Burjeel Hospital offers the best diagnostic and treatment options for various types of hernia, under the supervision of a team of experts led by renowned Belgian laparoscopic surgeon Dr El Zaqui Ladha, says a press release.

During an interaction aimed at explaining how hernias are formed, and the treatment procedures available at Burjeel Hospital, Dr Ladha, who earlier served in France before moving in to the Middle East, said, “Hernias erupt when a weakened abdominal muscle tears open, permitting the organs inside to push through. Typically, a hernia will pouch out, looking like a balloon beneath the skin.”

“Two areas are especially vulnerable. Inguinal hernias appear at the point where the leg joins the abdomen. Men feel this type of hernia as a lump in the scrotum. Umbilical hernias crop up at the navel. Surgical scars present yet another opportunity for hernias, in this case called incisional hernias,” he said, adding: “You may have also a diaphragmatic hernia or a hiatal hernia which is responsible of a reflux.”

Warning against not seeking proper treatment, he said the risk of not repairing a hernia is to strangle the bowel inside it, which will eventually need an emergency surgery and may require a bowel resection. An umbilical or inguinal hernia repair is known medically as a herniorrhaphy, he said.

Dr Ladha continued: “The techniques that are widely in use today include Open Herniorrhaphy, where a single long incision over the hernia is made, the protruding sac is removed if necessary, and the torn muscle are closed. A mesh may be applied to the inside of the muscle wall to strengthen it.

On the other hand, Laparoscopic Herniorrhaphy is accomplished through small incisions. With the aid of a tiny lighted scope, the surgeon uses miniature surgical instruments to make the repair from within the abdomen. A mesh is in-

serted through the ports and fixed by sutures or staples.”

However for hiatal and diaphragmatic hernias, the typical operation consists of putting back the protruded organ ( most of the time, the stomach) in the abdominal cavity, closing the gap by sutures or a mesh, and doing an antireflux valve if it is a hiatal hernia, he said.

At Burjeel Hospital, laparoscopic procedure is generally employed. “The operation lasts around an hour; and is usually performed under general anaesthesia. However, spinal anaesthesia can be done for an open inguinal herniorrhaphy. The hospital stay is typically for 24 to 48 hours after the laparoscopic surgery, depending on the general status of the patient,” Dr Ladha added.

Briefing about the risks of surgery, he said, “Surgery involves the classical risks, consisting of hematoma and infection. However, if the hernia isn’t repaired, there’s a chance that a portion of the intestine will get stuck in it. As the blood supply gets compromised, this tissue could eventually die, leading to a life-threatening case of gangrene.”

The patient can return to normal activities two weeks after the surgery, if it is performed through laparoscopy, in contrast with open surgery, which may take up to two months, he elaborated.

Burjeel Hospital has state-ofthe-art operating theatres that

Burjeel Hospital has state-of-the-art operating theatres that have sophisticated laminar air flows and high efficiency particulate air filters, which together with the very best of sterile conditions ensure surgeries are done under world-class standards have sophisticated laminar air flows and high efficiency particulate air filters, which together with the very best of sterile conditions ensure surgeries are done under world-class standards.

Additionally, purpose provided pre-operative and post-operative wards directly alongside the OTs supported by individual and electronic patient monitoring mechanisms promise the best care before and after surgery.

Further, Burjeel Hospital has the full range of most modern specialist equipment necessary for each type of surgery, all of which is complemented by a highly experienced and qualified team of surgeons and clinical. Moreover, the hospital follows an interdisciplinary approach to each surgical case, guaranteeing first-rate clinical outcomes and an enhanced patient care.

Dr Ladha, an expert surgeon with vast proficiency in Laparoscopic, Endocrine & Bariatric surgical procedures did his medical and surgical studies at the University of Louvain, Belgium, and has more than 26 years of experience in his clinical field. He is a founder member of the Gulf Obesity Surgical Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Diseases (GOSS), and has been serving in Oman for almost a decade.

MUSCAT: Indian Social Club (ISC), Salalah recently celebrated two events together - the 46th National Day of Oman and the Festival of India in association with the Embassy of India, Muscat.

Indra Mani Pandey, ambassador of India to Oman and Sheikh Abdullah Aqeel Ahmed Al Ibrahim, the adviser to Governor of Dhofar and acting deputy governor of Dhofar attended the occasion, says a press release.

Being the National Day and the Festival of India, a large number of Omanis were invited. Pandey while addressing the gathering said that India and Oman have very good relations and that Indian government has launched a four month long India Festival programme to promote the cultural relations between the two great nations. Ambassador further stated that people to people relations have always been an important aspect of India Oman relationship.

Manpreet Singh, chairman of the club said that the centuries old relationship between Oman and India is being strengthened with the launch of Festival of

India Programme.

Earlier, while welcoming the audience, lauded the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, and said that Indians are very happy to be a part of the nation’s development. To mark this occasion, a 46kg cake was cut by Pandey, Al Ibrahim and Manpreet Singh in the presence of other Dhofar government officials.

Bouquets and mementoes were given by Pandey to Al Ibrahim and the entire Haritaal troupe.

A cultural programme was held in to launch India Festival in Sala-

lah. Hritaal Dance Centre led by Jaydeep Palit, director, presented variety of dances mesmerising the audience with the elegant movements and graceful expressions. This was ably compered

by Dr Khader Nawas Khan, general secretary of the club and Hridaya Menon, the lady secretary of the club. This was followed by Omani dance by Indian girls and the ‘yola’ dance performed by the students of Anoop, dance teacher.

The event ended with a dinner hosted in honour of the ambassador and all the guests.

HASAN JUMA BACKER CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY

The management and staff of Hasan Juma Backer Trading & Contracting celebrated the 46th National Day at its headquarters in Wadi Kabir recently. It was attended by Sheikh Abdullah, adviser, Masan, HR manager, Samir Suleiman Abdul Razack, general manager and Nagesh Vatsyayan. — Supplied picture

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ROUND-UP Al Madina Takaful felicitates local hero Dr Mohammed Al Barwani, chairman of Al Madina Takaful, awarded Mohammed Hashmi, Al Madina Motor and Life insurance for one year for his act of courage

MUSCAT: Al Madina Takaful, Oman’s first Takaful insurance provider, felicitated Mohammed Hashmi, a 43-year-old father of five, who rescued two children from a burning car at a fuel station, saving their lives.

At a ceremony held in the Al

Madina office, Dr Mohammed Al Barwani, chairman of Al Madina Takaful, awarded Mohammed Hashmi, Al Madina Motor and Life insurance for one year for his act of courage, says a press release.

Mohammed Hashmi rescued two children, a boy and girl from a burning car at a fuel station in Sur. Rescuing both of them, he then drove the father and the injured children to Sur hospital responding to the need of the hour and rushing them to hospital instead of waiting for an ambulance. His res-

cue was a heroic act that inspired people and the video of his act was widely circulated.

“Felicitating Mohammed Hashmi with a motor and life insurance is something we are proud to do.

His act of courage inspires us all and we are privileged to provide care and protection through our insurance to the person who in his selfless act saved lives,” said Usama Al Barwani, acting CEO, Al Madina Takaful.

This act of courage of Mohammed Hashmi’s bravery reflecting

his kindness and selfless nature, inspired Al Madina Takaful to initiate an award and recognition for his efforts. The company believes in serving to provide cost-effective insurance and superior customer service in a manner that takes into account the culture, social ethos and needs of the community.

Awarding Mohammed Hashmi this bravery award is in line with this and recognises his efforts for the community.

Al Madina Takaful has been actively engaged with the community, sharing knowledge on Islamic insurance, reaching out through CSR initiatives that aid charities and contributing towards the upliftment and empowerment of the community.

Al Madina Takaful’s products and services range from those customised for business to personal.

This apart, Al Madina Takaful was chosen as the Oman Insurer of the Year at the MENAIR Insurance Awards 2016, setting yet another benchmark in the industry, reiterating the company’s leadership and commitment.

CELEBRATION AT SMILE HYPERMARKET SALALAH

Social investment targets niche segment of Omani workforce MUSCAT: Targeting a niche segment of Omani society in the drive for national workforce development, BP Oman’s Social Investment Programme (SIP) teamed up with Outward Bound Oman to enhance the capabilities of special needs students.

Injaz Oman, the SIP’s ‘Implementing Partner’, is collaborating with Outward Bound Oman to deliver 10 outdoor courses over the coming seven months, starting with a recent life skills workshop held for hearing impaired pupils of Al Amal School in Bausher.

The group, comprising females aged 15-18 years, were pushed to reach their utmost potential in group settings with the goal of inspiring effective teamwork and leadership. Outward Bound Oman (OBO) focuses on the development of life skills such as collective responsibility, confidence building and collaboration, as highly transferable skills that will benefit their future profession. Teachers accompanied pupils to support OBO instructors’ communication and facilitate an equal opportunity for their students.

Shamsa Al Rawahi at BP Oman’s Social Investment Programme Office said, “Investing in the development of every seg-

ment of the Omani workforce is key to ensure a balanced contribution to economic growth with equal opportunities for all.

The students whom we had the pleasure of supporting proved amongst the most courageous we have seen in our Social Investment Programme initiatives.

They exuded an admirably enthusiastic and valuable commitment to ‘learning by doing.”

Environmental and team activities proved the most popular amongst students who revelled in the opportunity to engage their peers within different settings that posed new challenges. Offering feedback on the programme, students acknowledged the sustainable benefits that experiential courses can offer to supplement their educational with an experiential component, as well as within social and individual contexts.

AVOD celebrates 46th National Day MUSCAT: Areej Vegetable Oils & Derivatives (AVOD) celebrated the 46th National Day at its head office with full fervour and gusto.

The management and staff of AVOD came together and prayed for the well-being of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

Prem Maker, managing director of AVOD, addressed all the employees and talked about the transformation of the country under the wise leadership of His Majesty. He said, “The Sultanate of Oman today is a visible symbol of success and peace and a role model in the region, thanks to the excellent leadership of His Majesty. AVOD prays for his long life and wishes the people of this

great country more prosperity and greater happiness.”

Eng. Salem bin Nasser AlBortmany, executive director of AVOD, echoed these sentiments, “Oman’s all round growth is the result of His Majesty’s sagacity and the outcome of the great Renaissance that has made the nation affluent and strong apart from being an oasis of peace and harmony. The strength and stability of the home turf has made Oman a highly respected voice on international fora with an independent and righteous image. For all this and much more, we salute His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and wish him the best of health and long life.”

NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION AT SWEETS OF OMAN

As part of the celebrations held at Smile Hypermarket in Salalah to mark Oman’s 46th National Day, a blood donation camp was organised. Sheikh Bakheet Qatan, Eng. Awad Hassan Haj, Abdul Salam Bam Khalaf, Praveen, branch manager attended the celebration. — Supplied picture

SOCIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

A R E E J V E G E TA B L E O I L S

The staff and management of Sweets of Oman celebrated Oman’s 46th National Day at its office recently. — Supplied picture

AWA R E N E S S L E C T U R E S

Alizz conducts lectures on Islamic Banking MUSCAT: Alizz Islamic Bank conducted a series of Islamic banking awareness lectures across colleges and universities in Muscat to help raise awareness on Islamic banking. Sufyan Maysara Yassin, Alizz Islamic Bank head of Shari’a Audit and Compliance, was the presenter at these lectures and he spoke about the importance of the growing Islamic banking and finance sector in Oman and provided the youth with awareness and knowledge regarding Sharia compliant banking.

The lectures shed light on the important aspects of Islamic banking and were conducted at the Sultan Qaboos University College of Economics and Political Sciences and at the College of Banking and Financial studies. The students of both colleges enjoyed learning more about the way Is-

lamic Finance products work and the methodology of how to provide Sharia complaint services and solutions. With Islamic banking growing in interest and popularity in the Sultanate, there were over 40 students present at each college and three main topics were highlighted including the principles of Islamic banking, the variances

compared to conventional banking and the challenges that the Islamic banking industry faces.

Commenting on the occasion, Asim Kidwai, head of Marketing of Alizz Bank said, “As one of the first full-fledged Islamic banks in Oman, we feel that it is our responsibility to lead the way in disseminating information that helps answer

any queries that the public might have about Islamic Banking. Alizz Islamic Bank is committed to raise Islamic banking to newer heights with our awareness initiatives and these campaigns will incorporate lectures at colleges and universities throughout the Sultanate.”

Kidwai added, “Events such as this are the perfect platform for engaging in a two-way dialogue that will build knowledge on Sharia-compliant banking and financing. The more a customer knows and understands about Islamic banking; the easier it is for them to make an informative decision on what products suit them best.

Since inception three years ago we have succeeded in increasing public awareness about the concept of Islamic banking. The future is bright for the industry and we are proud to be a part of this journey”

S T R AT E G I C QUA L I T Y P R O G R A M M E

Genetco 1st company in ME and Africa to launch ‘Strategic COPIS’ MUSCAT: General Electric and Trading Co (Genetco) became the first company in the Middle East and Africa region to launch ‘Strategic COPIS’.

The initiative is part of the company’s strategic quality programme. Genetco kicked off this initiative recently with a ‘Strategic COPIS’ workshop attended by the entire Genetco management team.

The workshop was facilitated by Arun Hariharan, the originator of

the Strategic COPIS concept and a well-known international expert and author in the field of quality management, says a press releases.

COPIS (acronym for CustomerOutput-Process-Input-Supplier) is an ‘outside-in’ approach to looking at and streamlining a business process from the customer’s point of view to ensure maximum customer’s satisfaction. It helps to usher an organisation-wide culture of customer-centricity.

According to Hariharan, “The experience of organisations that have implemented strategic COPIS shows that it gives the businesses a solid foundation for continuous improvement in the form of relevant business processes and performance measures.”

Dr Muthanna Al-Durrah, Genetco CEO, stated after the Strategic COPIS workshop, “The workshop provided a great highlight to put strategic and structured focus on the ‘out-

side-in’ approach.” He insisted that the processes / standard operating procedures, based on the master list of key processes identified through the Strategic COPIS approach must be the basis for job-training of employees so that it percolates to the ground level. He also stressed the importance of integrity in implementing processes and performance measures from the customer’s perspective, and in communications and commitments to customers.

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Muriya fosters holistic lifestyle with new Jebel Sifah outlets The latest dining establishment to open its doors in Jebel Sifah, The View, is an SME that is being operated under the management of long time restaurateurs Omar Khayyam Restaurant Group

MUSCAT: Delivering unique experiences that meet the needs of residents, tourists and visitors, Muriya has welcomed The View restaurant to its rapidly growing Jebel Sifah destination, and is set

to welcome FitnessGuru, the specialist one-on-one fitness solution provider, which is supported by Horizon Fitness, Oman’s leading health and fitness club with over 25 branches in December.

Inspired by the project’s masterplan to offer comprehensive and completely holistic lifestyles, the new additions will boost the variety of world-class services and dining amenities at the burgeoning community, says a press release.

The latest dining establishment to open its doors in Jebel Sifah, The View, is an SME that is being operated under the management of long time restaurateurs Omar Khayyam Restaurant Group, the oldest registered restaurant in Oman serving since 1973. With décor that mixes vintage and modern styles, The View offers a unique blend of mouth-watering international dishes ranging from Indian, BBQ, and Chinese classics to Italian and Continental cuisine.

Jamie Houston, Jebel Sifah Destination director, said, “Jebel Sifah is a stunning example of Muriya’s proposition in the development of

fully integrated towns and tourism projects, reflecting our wealth of international and local expertise.

The introduction of these two new outlets, amongst several more in the coming months, indicates our ongoing commitment to enhance Jebel Sifah’s facilities and services for our growing homeowners’ community and visitors. The opening of The View restaurant is yet another example of Muriya’s ongoing determination to create a platform for local SMEs that would help expand

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their businesses.”

Adnan Gabol, owner of The View, commented, saying, “As an SME, we wanted to work with partners that had a great track record with diners and Jebel Sifah, with its long term vision and status as one of Oman’s premier destinations, was a perfect fit. With our diverse range of cuisines and flavoursome dishes, we look forward to delighting the pallets of our visitors with a truly international experience.”

FitnessGuru has guided hun-

dreds of individuals in Oman to healthier lifestyles with its dedicated team of experts and specialised facilities and will be opening its flagship location at Jebel Sifah.

With a host of flexible membership options, the gym will offer a wide variety of value-added services for anyone looking to lose weight, maintain their health, increase vitality or enjoy the benefits of exercise. Set to open in Jebel Sifah by December 2, it will provide a host of strength and cardio equipment. In addition to the facility specialised training, yoga retreats will be hosted periodically by the gym professionals.

Chad Zlateff, owner of FitnessGuru, said, “We believe that a healthy body is the key to peace of mind, which is why all our staff are trained to deliver the highest care possible to each and every one of our customers. Opening our new gym in Jebel Sifah is a major milestone for us that will provide this bustling community with a fully equipped fitness centre and all the techniques they need to enjoy robust and athletic lifestyles.”

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Singer releases Bengali album MUSCAT: Peeyali Bhattacharya, a Muscat-based singer recently released her Bengali album E Bhabe Ki Phera Jaye, in a glittering event held at Hotel Muscat Holiday.

The event conceptualised by Swapan Chakraborty and hosted by Amitabha Roy, the album was officially launched by Indra Mani Pandey, Indian ambassador, says a press release.

E Bhabe Ki Phera Jaye is a collection of Bengali songs that have been sung by Peeyali and music composed by Subarata Bhattacharya. The lyrics have been written by Rajib Chakraborty. The evening also saw some beautiful rendition of Peeyali’s album songs along with some of the popular olden Bollywood hits.

The singer thanked all those who helped her in making her debut album possible.

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Badr Al Samaa marks National Day MUSCAT: Badr Al Samaa Healthcare group celebrated Oman’s 46th National Day at Crystal Suites Hotel recently. P. A. Mohammed, V. T. Vinod and Abdul Latheef, the board of directors, senior heads, doctors and staff were present during the function.

The Omani National anthem was played during the occasion.

Followed by a cake cutting ceremony and cultural programmes the venue was draped with flags and banners to mark the occasion, says a press release.

Speaking on the occasion the directors expressed their sincere gratitude to the ruler of this great nation, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. “Let’s pray to the Almighty to grant him good health, happiness

and long life and we are thankful to the secular and cosmopolitan Omani society for understanding and accepting us,” they said.

“His Majesty has successfully created a balance in the country where religious, business leaders,

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along with other members all have common interests. Today, Oman is a quiet and peaceful country that maintains friendly ties with all the countries and the nation is proud of the Sultan’s diplomatic efforts,” said Saleh Obaid Humaid Al Rashdi, per-

sonnel manager, Badr Al Samaa.

His Majesty worked hard to modernise the country, focusing on building infrastructure and brought connectivity. Oman reached great zeniths under the glorious renaissance and wise leadership of His Majesty. The awesome achievements made by the nation were celebrated by Badr Al Samaa healthcare group across its nine branches.

Badr Al Samaa group also celebrated its achievement of Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation for their staff and family during the occasion. Doctors and several other staff who completed 10 years in the group from various branches were honoured during the occasion.

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National Gas Company celebrated National Day at its corporate office and at one of its plants in Rusayl where all the management and executive staff were invited to be a part of the celebrations. — Supplied picture

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Student cabinet body sworn in at Salalah International School SALALAH: The investiture ceremony was held in Salalah International School recently on the school premises.

Jamal Mohammed Omar Maroof, the civilian officer, Ministry of Defence presided over the function. The other dignitaries who attended the occasion included S Radhakrishnan, the principal of Salalah International School, George Kennedy, Cambridge Coordinator, Siby Philip and Manpreet Kaur, supervisors, the head of Arabic Department, Ezzedein Azari and the parents,

says a press release.

Radhakrishnan delivered the welcome address. The chief guest Jamal Mohammed Omar Maroof, conferred the badges and scarfs with the school logo on the office bearers.

The school head boy and school head girl in their speeches expressed happiness and gratitude to the school management and the teachers for having given this golden opportunity and assured that they would try their best to execute the duties assigned to them.

MUSCAT: Sohar Islamic, Bank Sohar’s dedicated Islamic Banking Window, in commemoration of the Sultanate’s 46th National Day is offering attractive auto finance and construction and housing finance solutions with special competitive rates starting from 5.69 per cent and for a tenure of up to seven years for auto financing and 25 years for construction and housing finance, with flexibility on salary transfer requirements.

Valid until December 21, Sohar Islamic’s auto finance and construction and housing finance offers are the perfect solution for purchasing your dream car or home, says a press release.

National Day offer Highlighting Sohar Islamic’s Sharia compliant finance solutions, Salim Khamis Al Maskari, DGM and head of Sohar Islamic said, “To commemorate the Sultanate’s 46th National day, we wanted to offer something special to our customers, which is why we introduced distinctive financing offers with flexible features and grace periods for both home finance and vehicle finance. Offers like these also reiterate our commitment to providing our customers with the best options and services at profit rates considered amongst the best

Valid until December 21, Sohar Islamic’s auto finance and construction and housing finance offers are the perfect solution for purchasing your dream car or home

in the market.”

Sohar Islamic offers its clients Sharia compliant auto financing solutions for new and used cars for up to 80 per cent of the value; and does so without the need for salary transfers. Furthermore, if the salary is transferred to the Bank, joint registration or mortgage is no longer required. Finance is available for a period of up to seven years for new vehicles and up to five years for used vehicles.

The programme prides itself on offering quick processing with ini-

tial approvals available within one hour. The programme also offers higher financing limits and very competitive profit rates for both Omanis and Non Omanis starting with 5.69 per cent.

Sohar Islamic’s construction and home finance, as with all its other products, is also fully compatible with Islamic Sharia law and provides a comprehensive Islamic finance solution.

This product is distinguished with its affordability and flexible terms which offer financing for up to 80% of the property value, with a repayment period of up to 25 years at very competitive profit rates and quick processing time.

In addition, preferential profit rates are also provided to customers for the 1st and 2nd year along with the facility to takeover. If required, instalment deferment options are also available for the convenience of the customer.

“For those looking to invest in a house and purchase a vehicle, we also offer a special bundled solution where, on obtaining approval for the construction and home finance, a pre-approved auto finance limit is also provided to the customer. This way, the customer can take complete advantage of this limited time offer,” added Salim Khamis Al Maskari.

ISG celebrates National Day MUSCAT: Indian School Al Ghubra (ISG) celebrated the 46th National Day of Oman with great fanfare and fervour.

The school campus adorned with flags, balloons, ribbons and streamers came alive with the vibrant colours of the flag of Oman setting the mood for the festivities. Students of Classes VI to VII, dressed in red, white and green displayed their love and loyalty to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said by forming the words ‘Long Live Sultan’ on the school grounds recently, says a press release.

As a special gesture, members of the Prefectorial Body visited the children at the Association of Early Intervention for Children with Disability and distributed gifts among them.

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Nissan X-Trail with thoughtful technology continues to amaze The compact SUV comes with a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine, mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and offers class-leading comfort, thoughtful technology and a rewarding driving experience with a completely refurbished interior and exterior styling

MUSCAT: With robust capability for the practical and packed with premium features, the Nissan XTrail continues to be a favourite with Oman’s auto enthusiasts.

Nissan X-Trail not only provides capability with spacious seating for seven, and an intuitive 4 Wheel Drive System, but it also resets the standard for the segment with an unprecedented level of premium style, comfort, fuel economy and thoughtful technology, says a press release.

The compact SUV comes with a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine, mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and offers class-leading comfort, thoughtful technology and a rewarding driving experience with a completely refurbished interior and exterior styling.

Technology The X-Trail is one of the most advanced cars on the road. Fully connected, the X-Trail is equipped with the latest generation Nissan Connect in-car navigation, information and entertainment system.

Drivers will also benefit from a comprehensive suite of assistance features that make up the X-Trail’s Nissan Safety Shield system.

Nissan Connect is one of the foremost examples of Nissan’s engineering innovation. In its latest form, Nissan Connect has evolved to offer Smartphone connectivity, to keep

owners connected to the outside world wherever their journey takes them. With access to a projected range of apps covering music, social networking and 7-inch colour touch screen, the new Nissan Connect is the perfect fit for X-Trail.

The system includes Bluetooth audio streaming and mobile phone integration as well as Aux-in and USB slots.

In addition to mobile phone integration, the system also includes Bluetooth audio streaming. The driver also benefits from one of the most advanced meter displays developed. Featuring a 5 inch TFT colour display incorporating several graphic displays accessible on rotation, offering advice and warnings covering such things as; average and actual speeds, navigation turn-byturn instructions, audio content, eco driving advice and torque distribution settings in 4WD mode.

Design The design brief behind the X-Trail was to blend the sleek and stylish lines of a modern crossover with the robust appeal of a typical SUV. In place of the rugged, squared off lines of the previous generation, the X-Trail has a premium and dynamic appearance.

Sculptured muscular lines create a distinctive silhouette framed by elegant curves and high wheel arches. Its features include a num-

ber of Nissan signature cues such as the ‘boomerang’ rear lights, structured headlights with LED daytime running lamps and the characteristic D-pillar shape. LED headlights, for both high and low beams, are standard on high grade models while 18-inch alloy wheels also give X-Trail an imposing look.

Inside, premium features include chrome, geometric metallic and piano black finishes making the new interior look modern and refined.

The use of high quality and soft touch materials, elements like double stitching on the door panel, seats and center armrest combined with a very classy design puts the Nissan X-Trail in a league of its own.

The spacious interior has theatre-style seating making every row higher than the row in front to increase the visibility of all passengers. The option of two extra seats to make room for seven inside is unique for the category.

Practical touches include rear side doors that open to almost 80

degrees, far wider than normal, to allow both easy access and ease the loading and unloading of a child’s safety seat. Middle row seat comfort has extra knee room generated by the longer wheelbase and the new front seats having more heavily sculpted seat backs.

The middle row seats recline and slide while, where fitted, the third row folds forward to increase luggage space.

In addition, access to the luggage area has also been made as easy as possible with remote operation of the power tailgate. The result is a dynamic mix of progressive exterior styling with a spacious, functional and high quality interior.

Chassis In keeping with the class leading standards set by the previous generation model, the X-Trail adopts Nissan’s advanced electronic fourwheel drive system, all mode 4x4i.

Controlled via a rotary switch on the center console, it offers a

choice between two-wheel drive, Auto mode or Lock offering permanent four-wheel drive.

In the ‘default’ Auto mode, the system constantly monitors throttle opening, engine speed and torque to anticipate wheel spin and to distribute torque between front and rear axles as needed, at speeds of up to 80 km/h.

Above that speed, the system reacts to wheel spin, again shifting drive rearwards to restore traction as required. For tricky conditions and at low speeds, ‘Lock’ gives XTrail permanent four-wheel drive, while drivers also have the option of a two-wheel drive only version.

Ready to exceed the expectations of compact SUV drivers, four electronic systems have been designed to make life with X-Trail more comfortable and even safer: two are world firsts and a third is currently found on the premium Infiniti Q70.

The two world firsts are Active Ride Control and Active Engine Brake. Active Ride Control monitors the road surface to detect undulations. Active Engine Brake, meanwhile, harnesses the power and controllability of the Xtronic transmission to add a degree of engine braking while cornering or when decelerating to a standstill. The benefits are greater braking control and enhanced feel with less pedal effort.

The third system, pioneered in the premium segment, is Active Trace Control. By using onboard sensors to monitor speed, steering angle, throttle opening and braking effort; Active Trace Control brakes wheels individually, as required, to reduce understeer and help the driver steer a safer path through bends: it is particularly effective on slippery, wet roads. X-Trail also benefits from Uphill Start Support and Advance Hill Descent Control.

Drivetrain During the X-Trail’s development, refinement, environment and economy targets were to best in-class. This has been achieved on all counts by reducing weight

wherever possible, even though XTrail has a larger surface area than the previous model. The tailgate, for example, is largely plastic, saving seven kilograms.

A great deal of attention has been paid to the car’s aerodynamics with carefully shaped door mirrors and even a spoiler that covers the exhaust box and rear panel.

Engineering innovation will also allow the X-Trail to lead its class in terms of engine efficiency thanks to downsizing. By reducing power sapping friction in its drivetrains, X-Trail provides excellent performance from the latest generation of downsized engines, providing the pace of a bigger powerplant with the economy and emissions of a smaller one.

Striking features Standard features in the Nissan X-Trail include power windows, power steering, electric mirrors, fabric seats, keyless entry with central locking, manual A/C, AM/FM radio with CD/USB/AUX and alloy wheels. Optional features include push-engine start, better entertainment system with more speakers, bigger alloy wheels, parking sensors and automatic A/C. Standard safety features include driver and passenger airbags, tire pressure monitoring system, ABS brakes, electronic brake distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). The vehicle comes in two separate variants - 5-seater and 7-seater respectively. The 5-seater comes with 4x2 and 4x4 with only S Grades and the 7-seater comes only in 4x4 that has three grades comprising of S, SV and SL True to Nissan’s philosophy of staying ahead of the competition, Nissan X-Trail offers a long list of both best-in-class and unique-toclass specifications and features.

SBA commitment SBA is largely committed to supporting Nissan’s growth in the Sultanate through major emphasis on customer satisfaction and by providing world-class after-sales services in Oman.

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Future classic cars now a trend on OLX Xerox conducts seminar on future of digital printing MUSCAT: The keen interest, passion and enthusiasm the Oman market has always demonstrated for cars has now weaved its way into the Sultanate’s most popular classifieds platform, OLX Oman.

The market for future classic cars has shown a significant climb with an increase in the number of listings and related searches on OLX Oman for the same. Seizing the opportunities that this new market has created, car aficionados, serious automobile collectors and other investors are resorting to utilise all the OLX platforms to get the best deal, says a press release.

Talking about the new demand, Abdallah Touqan, director of PR and Communications at OLX Mena said, “Future classics are the cars which were made in between the 1980s and 1990s. Today they have affordable prices but soon

they will be worth a fortune as they become classics. Cars have always been a much-searched category on OLX Oman and this new interest amongst our users has seen them making good use of the OLX platform. OLX has once again proved to be an excellent, reliable and easy way for buyers and sellers to connect with each other.”

In September, OLX Oman had around 240K monthly active users on the cars section alone which shows the high popularity of the platform amongst the market.

With regards to the segment on OLX Oman for future classic cars, the report for the period between March and September 2016 shows a high preference for Lexus. 2,997 future classic Lexus cars were recorded, and Mercedes ranked at the second spot with 811 future classic cars listed. With a marginal difference, the third most preferred car was BMWs with 625 listings. Infiniti had 22 listings, whereas Porsche and Audi had 13 and 12 listings respectively.

“The cult of the future classic car is governed by the appeal and passion generated by particular badges during their model cycles.

While these have, aficionados ex-

tolling their virtues, some have particular character traits and sometimes flaws. And sometimes these flaws can persist and prove costly to address later in the life of the car. So, while you go out and pick up that unbelievable bargain on a fifteen-year-old BMW 3 or that rare Alfa Romeo, you should have the car professionally checked and valued so that you are aware of the costs of maintaining a valuable car. And any car you buy must be kept in running condition, with yearly police inspection and non-availability of comprehensive insurance. If you buy one of these beauties with your eyes open and a commitment for the long term, you will always have the benefit of instant attention on the roads, especially from your enthusiast,” said Raj Warrior, editor of Automan Magazine, Oman.

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New facility for Qatar Airways Privilege Club members offers accessible service DOHA: Qatar Airways has officially launched digital membership for its Privilege Club members, providing them with a more convenient option to redeem points when travelling across the airline’s global network.

Available to all Privilege Club membership tiers – Burgundy, Silver, Gold and Platinum – the new digital membership provides travellers with the same level of service as the physical card using their smart phones or tablets.

Members can continue earning and redeeming Qmiles on products and services, priority checkin, extra baggage allowance, special discounts at Qatar Duty Free, accessing Qatar Airways’ lounges and using partner airline services, award fee waivers for Gold and Platinum members, Flexi Awards and online redemption discounts, says a press release.

Travellers can now present their

membership on a smart phone or tablet via the Qatar Airways App, mobile website, Apple Wallet, email or as a saved image on a portable device. The digital membership card will now supersede the physical card for all new Burgundy Privilege Club members and their nominated family members, providing them with immediate access to the many benefits of the Privilege Club programme.

Dr Ian Di Tullio, Qatar Airways vice president of CRM and Loyalty, said, “I’m thrilled to introduce our new digital membership, providing the most accessible service for our Privilege Club members as they travel. We are always looking for new ways to provide our passengers with convenient service, giving them the very best travel experience, and our new digital membership initiative allows our valued members immediate access to the benefits of the Privilege Club programme without having to wait for the physical card to arrive in the mail. Travellers can start earning and redeeming instantly when booking and travelling with Qatar Airways.”

The new digital membership initiative makes accessing the many benefits of Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club simpler for travellers on the move.

Privilege Club members can

take advantage of a number of English and Arabic-language digital services available to them including the Qatar Airways App allowing travellers to book flights, check-in, manage their accounts and enjoy generous benefits and offers from the convenience of a smart phone, tablet or desktop – anywhere in the world.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members earn Qmiles and Qpoints every time they fly with Qatar Airways or oneworld partner airlines.

Qpoints allow members to move up the membership tiers and unlock even greater privileges, while Qmiles are reward miles that can be redeemed on flights to almost 1,000 destinations served by Qatar Airways, the oneworld alliance and our airline partners. Qmiles can also be redeemed for award flights, upgrades, excess baggage, pay for shopping at Qatar Duty Free and much more.

MUSCAT: Xerox held a seminar on ‘The Future of Digital Printing’ recently at the Crowne Plaza Muscat. This seminar focused on the launch of Xerox Versant 80 which is a highly versatile light production digital press.

The Xerox Versant 80 is ideal for any organisation in Oman that publishes high quality documents in large numbers of upto 1,000 or wishes to harness the power of personalised communication, says a press release.

Bishara Est., the Xerox distributor in Oman has a very impressive clientele both in the government sector as well as in the commercial print sector in Oman, who produce some great quality and highly effective documents on the Xerox Digital Press systems. Xerox, besides being a global leader in the digital press solutions segment, enjoys over 80% market share in digitally printed documents in Oman.

Mohamed Hadi, the Middle East manager for Press Solutions, Ben Gossage, regional manager and Nick Mcconnell,

Xerox-product manager, orchestrated an extensive and impressive demonstration of the newly launched Xerox Versant 80 which was on display at the event.

Anish Shah, regional head for High Volume Digital Solutions expounded on the emerging trends in the digital printing arena, especially on emerging Production Technology. Shah believes that markets like Oman are ideal for these high end digital press solutions which offer seamless, automated and cost effective solutions to meet the current challenges and demands.

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Pakistan School Salalah marked 46th National Day of Oman recently with much gusto. — Supplied picture

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England 1st innings: A. Cook c Patel b Ashwin H. Hameed c Rahane b U. Yadav J. Root lbw b J. Yadav M. Ali c Vijay b Shami J. Bairstow lbw b J. Yadav B. Stokes st Patel b Jadeja J. Buttler c Kohli b Jadeja C. Woakes b U. Yadav A. Rashid not out G. Batty not out

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Extras (b-8, lb-2, nb-1) 11 Total (8 wickets, 90 overs) 268 Fall of wickets: 1-32 , 2-51, 3-51, 4-87, 5-144, 6-213, 7-258, 8-266 Bowling: Shami 20-5-52-1, U. Yadav 16-458-2, J. Yadav 15-5-49-2, Ashwin 18-1-43-1, Jadeja 21-3-56-2.

Umpires: M. Erasmus & Chris Gaffaney TV umpire: K. Dharmasena Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle

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poor catching and Bairstow’s dogged resistance

MOHALI: Jonny Bairstow’s composed 89 helped England survive some poor top order shot-making and reach 268 for eight at the close on the first day of the third Test against India on Saturday.

Alastair Cook won an important toss but the tourists conceded much of the advantage and would have been in deeper trouble but for India’s poor catching and Bairstow’s dogged resistance.

The keeper-batsman featured in 50-plus partnerships with Ben Stokes and the recalled Jos Buttler to revive England, who are 1-0 down in the five-match series.

Adil Rashid was batting on four at stumps with Gareth Batty, replacing the injured Zafar Ansari, yet to open his account.

“We were obviously, after winning the toss, disappointed at losing those wickets, especially early,” Bairstow told reporters.

“We’re fighting, we are in the battle. It can go up to 290-300,” he said about a possible first-innings

MAIN STAY: England’s Jonny Bairstow provided stubborn resistance after India main inroads. – Reuters

total. Wary of batting fourth on a spinning track, Cook asked the hosts to bowl but his top order were unable to vindicate the decision at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium.

Paceman Umesh Yadav drew first blood when he got Haseeb Hameed caught for nine at gully with a delivery that kicked up off a length. Home captain Virat Kohli introduced spin in the 13th over and Jayant Yadav responded by dismissing Joe Root for 15 in his second over.

England’s batting mainstay fluffed a pull shot across the line and was trapped leg-before to a perfectly innocuous delivery from the off-spinner.

Cook, meanwhile, led a charmed life with Ravindra Jadeja failing to pouch an edge and Ravichandran Ashwin spilling a sitter. Mohammed Shami was the luckless bowl-

er on both occasions.

Ashwin redemption Ashwin redeemed himself with his very first delivery, which Cook edged to wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel. Cook made 27 but his dismissal came from a rash shot chasing a wide ball.

Shami finally tasted success when he bounced out Moeen Ali for 16 but Bairstow and Stokes steadied the innings with a 57run stand before another batsman threw his wicket away.

Stokes, on 29, marched down the pitch to Jadeja only to miss the ball and Patel, replacing the injured Wriddhiman Saha behind the stumps, had all the time in the world to whip off the bails.

Bairstow teamed up with Buttler to add 69 runs for the sixth wicket in a more productive second session for England.

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Fatma leads Oman to two medals at Arab Tennis Championships

MUSCAT: Omani star Fatma Al Nabhani led the Sultanate squad to two medals, a gold and a bronze, in the ongoing Arab Tennis Championships in Rabat, Morocco.

Fatma won the women’s singles gold before settling for a bronze medal in the women’s doubles in the company of Sara Al Balushi.

In the singles final, top-seeded Fatma had to overcome a late fight back from Tunisian Chiraz El Bechri before sealing the

match and the gold medal with a 6-2, 7-5 victory.

In the women’s doubles, Fatma and Sara came up against a strong Moroccan pairing of Aziz Lamia and Diae El Jerdi in a semifinal encounter.

The Omani duo put up a great fight in the first set but failed to maintain their tempo in the second as they went on to lose their encounter by a 5-7, 2-6 margin.

Meanwhile, matches in the

team championship were affected by rain on Saturday.

Fatma had already won her first round match.

Oman delegation chief Salman Al Balushi, who is also the Executive Manager of Oman Tennis Association, expressed delight at the team winning two medals.

“These medals are gifts from the tennis fraternity to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and to the Omani people,” he said.

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Ronaldo double in Real win BARCELONA: Cristiano Ronaldo continued his rich vein of form by scoring twice in Real Madrid’s 2-1 home win over struggling Sporting Gijon on Saturday, although the La Liga leaders got a lucky break when the visitors squandered a secondhalf penalty.

The prolific Portuguese put Real ahead from the spot in the fifth minute and dived in to head the second in the 18th, claiming his eighth goal in four league games to go top of the scoring

charts with 10 strikes this season.

Despite the early goals, Real struggled to control the game on a rainswept afternoon at the Bernabeu, and Carlos Carmona pulled one back for the visiting side 10 minutes before halftime.

Sporting had a golden opportunity to level in the 78th minute after Nacho was punished for a shove on Victor Rodriguez but Duje Cop sent the penalty sailing over the bar to hand Real a somewhat fortuitous sixth successive league victory. Real top the stand-

ings on 33 points, seven ahead of Barcelona, who visit Real Sociedad on Sunday. Sporting went to the Bernabeu in the relegation zone and without a win in their last nine games but gave Real two early frights.

The league leaders quickly made them pay. Ronaldo squeezed the penalty under the grasp of Diego Marino to add to his hat-trick in the 3-0 win over Atletico last week and did not have to wait long for his second, sliding in to nod home Nacho’s cross. — Reuters

Buttler fell for 43, when he chipped Jadeja to Kohli at extra cover in yet another soft dismissal.

The right-hander missed his half-century but still scored 25 more runs than Ben Duckett, who he replaced in the side, amassed in his three innings in India.

Bairstow got a reprieve when Patel dropped him off Yadav but the off-spinner trapped the batsman lbw with the very next delivery. England reviewed the decision but Bairstow’s 260-minute vigil, during which he faced 177 balls and hit six boundaries, was over.

Chris Woakes, replacing the injured Stuart Broad, made 25.

India’s catching was poor but paceman Yadav did not read much into it. “It’s an aberration, happens to all teams,” he said. “You catch some and you drop some. The idea is not to lose heart and try to get your opponents out.” - Reuters

Mohali: Speedster Umesh Yadav feels that England could have scored more than 268 for eight as the wicket did not change much and it was “easy to play spinners” with not much turn on offer.

Asked if England’s day score was par for the course, Umesh replied: “I think it could have been better as the spinners are not getting enough turn. It’s easy to play spinners. It’s okay but they could have got more. The wicket hasn’t changed much.

Some balls may have gone up and down but I think the pace of the wicket is same.”

Umesh said that bowlers did have some problems once the ball got old as the carry was not there after it went soft.

“It’s a bit difficult when the ball gets old as you won’t get pace and carry with the ball getting soft. But there is still something in the wicket. It’s a bit cold and there’s some

moisture in the wicket. The ball is moving.”

Umesh, who bowled an unplayable delivery to get rid of Hameed in the morning before removing Woakes with the second new ball, said that getting the ball to swing is possible in these conditions.

“It’s not that if the wicket is flat, the new ball won’t swing.

If you have the belief, you can swing the new ball. Me and Shami knew that we can swing it till the ball remains new. We were trying to bowl outside offstump channel from where we were bowling the outswingers as there was good carry and pace off the pitch.”

While he has only seven wickets from five England innings (including this one), Umesh has bowled some great deliveries. He attributes it to the discipline of channel bowling having understood that pace comes with its disadvantages. — PTI

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Australia take control SCOREBOARD

Desperate for a consolation victory to avoid a first 3-0 series sweep on home soil, Australia’s tail boosted their firstinnings tally to 383 before the bowlers took over

ADELAIDE: Australia took firm control of the day-night third Test on Saturday when they reduced South Africa to 194 for six at the close on day three, only 70 runs ahead of their hosts.

Desperate for a consolation victory to avoid a first 3-0 series sweep on home soil, Australia’s tail boosted their first- innings tally to 383 before the bowlers took over.

Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla departed before tea and JP Duminy, captain Faf du Plessis, Temba Bavuma and Kyle Abbott followed under the lights in the night session.

Opener Stephen Cook was the

South Africa 1st innings: 259 for 9 decl (F. du Plessis 118no; J. Hazlewood 4-68) Australia 1st innings: U. Khawaja lbw b Philander 145 M. Renshaw c Elgar b Abbott 10 D. Warner c Elgar b Abbott 11 S. Smith run out (Philander, de Kock) 59 P. Handscomb b Abbott 54 N. Maddinson b Rabada 0 M. Wade c de Kock b Philander 4 M. Starc c & b Rabada 53 J. Hazlewood not out 11 N. Lyon c Amla b Shamsi 13 J. Bird c du Plessis b Rabada 6 Extras (b-3, lb-9, nb-3, w-2) 17 Total (all out, 121.1 overs) 383 Fall of wickets: 1-19, 2-37, 3-174, 4-273, 5-277, 6-283, 7-327, 8-357, 9-370, 10-383 Bowling: V. Philander 29-5-100-2 (nb-3), K. Abbott 29-11-49-3, K. Rabada 25.1-4-84-3 (w-2), T. Shamsi 29-4-101-1, J. Duminy 6-0-

one top-order batsman left standing after hitting 81 off 199 balls and will return to the crease on day four with Quinton de Kock, who had yet to score.

Paceman Mitchell Starc, who earlier completed his seventh test half century, removed Elgar for a duck with the fifth ball of the innings before taking the key wicket of Du Plessis for 12 courtesy of a brilliant catch by Peter Handscomb.

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25-0, D. Elgar 2-0-11-0, T. Bavuma 1-0-1-0 South Africa 2nd innings: S. Cook not out 81 D. Elgar c Smith b Starc 0 H. Amla c Wade b Hazlewood 45 J. Duminy b Lyon 26 F. du Plessis c Handscomb b Starc 12 T. Bavuma c Smith b Lyon 21 K. Abbott lbw b Lyon 0 Q. de Kock not out 0 Extras (lb-6, nb-3) 9 Total (for 6 wickets, 69 overs) 194 Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-82, 3-131, 4-154, 5-190, 6-194 To bat: V. Philander, K. Rabada, T. Shamsi Bowling: M. Starc 19-4-71-2 (nb-1), J. Hazlewood 16-8-22-1, J. Bird 16-3-42-0 (nb-2), N. Lyon 17-4-48-3, D. Warner 1-0-5-0 Umpires: R. Kettleborough & N. Llong TV umpire: Aleem Dar Match referee: Andy Pycroft

tance they placed on the wicket of Du Plessis, who contributed an unbeaten 118 to South Africa’s first innings 259-9 declared.

Amla has been a less influential figure on this tour and, having been dropped on 13, lost his wicket to Josh Hazlewood for the fifth time in the series when he nicked behind for 45.

Australia had resumed on 307 for 6 after enjoying their best day of batting in the series on Friday.

Usman Khawaja’s matchchanging innings ended when he was trapped lbw by Vernon Philan-

der for 145 while Starc was caught and bowled by Kagiso Rabada for 53 to trigger the end of the innings.

After the string of batting collapses that contributed to humiliating defeats in Perth and Hobart, however, the hosts will have been pleased that their last four wickets were worth 100 runs.

Following Elgar’s early departure off an outside edge, which Australia skipper Steve Smith took with a fine low catch in the cordon, Cook was even more circumspect as partners came and went at the other end.

The 33-year-old took 117 balls to reach his second test half century and was 19 runs away from his second test hundred at the close of play.

Duminy (26) took the tourists past Australia’s tally with two runs to third man but lost patience at the pace of scoring and tried to play across a Nathan Lyon delivery only to miss the ball completely and watch it take out his off-stump.

Bavuma made 21 before giving Lyon his second wicket shortly before stumps, the batsman attempting a sweep but getting an edge which looped off his arm for Smith to catch.

Lyon was getting serious turn by now and still had time to remove nightwatchman Abbott lbw for a duck to give the off-spinner figures of 3-48 and pin the South Africans firmly to the ropes. - Reuters

TEST SERIES

Kiwis on top in Hamilton Test HAMILTON: New Zealand’s Tim Southee and Neil Wagner ripped the heart out of Pakistan’s batting lineup to leave the visitors struggling on 76 for five at the close of the second day’s play in the second Test on Saturday.

Babar Azam was on 34 at stumps at Seddon Park in Hamilton, while Sarfraz Ahmed was on nine with their side still 195 runs behind New Zealand’s first innings total of 271.

Southee blasted through the top of the Pakistani batting order with a beautiful off stump line,

the ball doing just enough from the pitch to coax three edges that were held by players behind the wicket. Southee had Sami Aslam caught for five by Jeet Raval off the first ball of the fifth over, then removed Pakistan’s stand-in captain Azhar Ali on the final delivery. He then had Younis Khan caught by Watling for two in the ninth over to reduce Pakistan to a desperate 12 for three.

Babar and Asad Shafiq set about rebuilding the innings but Wagner wrestled back the initiative with two wickets in two balls. — Reuters

SCOREBOARD

New Zealand 1st innings J. Raval c Rizwan b I. Khan 55 T. Latham c Aslam b Amir 0 K. Williamson c S. Ahmed b S. Khan 13 R. Taylor c S. Ahmed b S. Khan 37 H. Nicholls c S. Ahmed b Riaz 13 C. de Grandhomme c S. Ahmed b Khan 37 B. Watling (not out) 49 M. Santner c Y. Khan b S. Khan 16 T. Southee b S. Khan 29 M. Henry c S. Khan b Amir 15 N. Wagner c Y. Khan b I. Khan 1 Extras (nb-1, w-5) 6 Total (all out, 83.4 overs) 271 Fall of wickets: 1-5, 2-39, 3-90, 4-113, 5-119, 6-170, 7-203, 8-239, 9-270.

Bowling: M. Amir 19-2-59-2; S. Khan 25-

6-99-4; I. Khan 20.4-5-52-3 (nb-1); W. Riaz 18-4-57-1 (w-1); A. Ali 1-0-4-0.

Pakistan 1st innings S. Aslam c Raval b Southee 5 A. Ali c Watling b Southee 1 B. Azam (not out) 34 Y. Khan c Watling b Southee 2 A. Shafiq b Wagner 23 M. Rizwan c Henry b Wagner 0 S. Ahmed (not out) 9 Extras (lb-1, nb-1) 2 Total (5 wkts, 29 overs) 76 Fall of wickets: 1-7, 2-8, 3-12, 4-51, 5-51.

To bat: W. Riaz, M. Amir, S. Khan, I. Khan Bowling: T. Southee 11-3-26-3; M. Henry 9-2-13-0 (nb-1); C. de Grandhomme 4-221-0; N. Wagner 5-1-15-2.

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England too strong for Argentina LONDON: England showed great determination, organisation and experience to overcome a fifth-minute red card for Elliot Daly and grind out an impressive 27-14 victory over Argentina on Saturday to make it 12 wins in a row under Eddie Jones Wing Daly was sent off for tackling Leonardo Senatore in the air but England still battled to a 16-0 lead via the boot of Owen Farrell and a penalty try.

Argentina got back to 16-14 within a minute of the second half but some streetwise play enabled Farrell to stretch the lead before a Jonny May try secured the win.

England can complete an unbeaten calendar year with victory over Australia next week as the Jones revolution continues.

Tonga down Italy In Padua, Tonga quickly brought Italy back down to earth after the Azzurri’s win over South Africa last week when Sonatane Takulua converted a lastminute penalty to give the Pacific islanders a surprise 19-17 win on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Vern Cotter’s Scotland signed off on their best year since 2002 by overwhelming Georgia 43-16 in their final autumn Test in Kilmarnock. - Reuters

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2016

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M U S C AT R OA D RU N N E R S

Hamilton on pole for title face-off, Rosberg second ABU DHABI: Lewis Hamilton lapped in a league of his own on Saturday to seize pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix with Mercedes team mate and championship favourite Nico Rosberg joining him on the front row.

Rosberg has a 12-point lead and can afford to let Hamilton win Sunday’s day-to-night race, knowing a podium finish at Yas Marina will secure him a first championship to match father Keke’s 1982 triumph.

Hamilton, who now has 61 career pole positions and 12 for the season as well as four in a row, has to be in the top three to have a chance of becoming Britain’s first four-times world champion.

He gave himself the best chance under the floodlights, setting a series of fastest sector times that left little doubt about his determination to try to beat the overwhelming odds against him.

“It’s been such a privilege driving this car,” he said. “This weekend so far I’ve got the car in a real sweet spot...and yeah, I’m in a perfect position for tomorrow.”

His time of one minute 38.755 seconds was a real statement of intent, the champion a mighty 0.303 faster than Rosberg’s best effort.

It was the first time Hamilton had out-qualified his team mate in Abu Dhabi with Rosberg on pole in the last two years, but it could all come to nothing with the title outcome out of the Briton’s hands. “I’m not ecstatic by today.

Lewis just did a great job and was a couple of tenths quicker,” said ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool return to summit, Aguero double lifts Man City LONDON: Liverpool and Manchester City both had to struggle for the victories that took them above Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table on Saturday. City came from behind to beat Burnley 2-1 with two Sergio Aguero goals in the day’s early kick off with Liverpool later edging above them on goal difference after Divock Origi and James Milner finally broke fierce Sunderland resistance at Anfield.

The game of the day was at the Liberty Stadium where Swansea City won an astonishing see-saw encounter 5-4 against Crystal Palace with two goals from substitute Fernando Llorente in stoppage time to record their first win. There was more late drama at Leicester City, where Islam Slimani put away a 94th-minute penalty, Leicester’s second of the match, in a 2-2 draw against.

Hull City claimed a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich. - Reuters

Rosberg. “It just wasn’t possible for me to do that time today...for sure, I’ll try to go and win.

“It was feeling good out there, I had a good balance and everything so I was quite pleased. As qualifying went on it got better and better. I got a good lap in at the end of Q3 (the final phase of qualifying) but not good enough.”

Hamilton could end the season with 10 wins to Rosberg’s nine, and needs rivals to get between him and his team mate, but Rosberg will be reassured that Mercedes again looked in complete control.

Australian Daniel Ricciardo qualified in third place for Red Bull, with a lap more than half a second off Rosberg’s pace, and will share the second row with Ferrari’s 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen.

Hamilton reminded Ricciardo of the Australian’s ‘winner, winner chicken dinner’ catchphrase and said he wanted to hear it on Sunday - but with the Red Bull driver one of those behind him and ahead of Rosberg.

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, who secured his first championship against the odds at the circuit with Red Bull in 2010, starts in fifth place with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen sixth. Britain’s Jenson Button, the 2009 world champion, will line up for his farewell race in 12th position for McLaren.

“A bit of understeer lost me a bit of time but to be fair, it’s not a bad place to be in my last race,” said Button, who will be handing over to Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne after his 305th start. — Reuters

Jennings emerges overall winner of third Winter Series race MUSCAT: Emmet Jennings emerged overall winner of the third race in the Muscat Road Runners Zawawi Colas Winter Series.

The overall winner Emmet Jennings covered the distance in 46:15 seconds as second-placed was Edward Black (51:32) and third was Nick Conlan (53:03). Asta Parker was the first female and 5th overall in a time of 58:41. The winner of the 3.5k junior race was James in a

time of 33:53 with Ollie second in 45:54 and Lucy third in 25:49.

Third race results: Female Open: 1.

Asta Parker 58:41; 2. Dawn Meridith-Davies 1:06:16; 3. Elizabeth Musetti 1:09:29. Female Veteran: 1. Birgit Schulz 1:01:11; 2. Amanda Greenwood 1:22:08; 3. Jessica Williams 1:43:09. Male Open: 1. Emmet Jennings 46:15; 2. Edward Black 51:32; 3. Nick Conlan 53:03.

Male Veteran: 1. Rory Davies 1:03:38; 2. Darek Solecki 1:05:14; 3. Saleh Al Wahabi 1:06:06.

Male Super-Veteran: 1. Rob Borjal 1:21:11

THE RUNNERS: Participants of the third Muscat Road Runners

Winters Series race. – Supplied photo

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Inaugural Oman Cricket Salalah League off to a flying start MUSCAT: The Oman Cricket Salalah’s inaugural Cricket League got off to a flying start with as many as four matches taking place at Al Saada Sports Complex on Friday.

The opening day of Muscat Pharmacy-Pocari Sweat-sponsored League saw Al Twarja Trading, Creative Engineering, Abu Faris Travels and Tours and Taba

Trading and Constructions recording victories.

G.D. Rajput, Treasurer, School Management Committee of Indian School Salalah, and Oman Cricket Salalah committee members Narender Mudaliar and John Rajamoney handed over the man of the match trophies.

Al Bayan provided the water, Po-

FOOTBALL

cari Sweat provided energy drinks and Chickoo Sweets provided the snacks for the players.

Brief scores: Gulf Foundation 145 for 5 in 20 overs lost to Al Twarja Trading 146 for 5 in 18 overs. Man of the match: Asif Ali (55 runs, 3 wickets).

Lantuk 139 in 20 overs lost to Creative Engineering 140 for 2 in 18 overs

140 for 2 in 18 overs. Man of the match: Mithun (27 runs, 3 wickets).

Abu Faris Travels and Tours 120 for 9 in 20 overs bt United Professional 83 in 14 overs. Man of the match: Kausar Hameed (12 runs, 4 wickets).

Taba Trading and Constructions 144 for 8 in 20 overs bt Al Mamoorah Land Enterprises 122 in 18.4 overs. Man of the match: Numan (69 runs, 1 wkt).

PTI, Enhance post wins PREMIER DIVISION: Passage to India celebrate their win.

ISG U-19 boys win CBSE Oman Cluster football trophy MUSCAT: Indian School Al Ghubra (ISG) outlasted Indian School Darsait (ISD) 5-4 in penalty shootout to emerge champions of the CBSE Oman Cluster Football Tournament for the under-19 boys here recently.

The tournament, organised by Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir (ISWK) at Muscat Club, saw participation of Indian schools from across the Sultanate.

The ISG U-19 boys will now travel to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to take part in the CBSE National Football Championships in December.

Earlier in the quarterfinals, ISC boys defeated Indian School Nizwa 4-1 thanks to goals from Shiraaz Shamsu, Antony Babu, Tarang Ponnana, and Aryan Sanjay Shinde.

In the semifinals, ISC edged hosts ISWK 1-0 with the Aryan Shinde scoring the match-winning goal while goalkeeper Deepash Shukla came up with a crucial last minute penalty save.

WINNERS: Al Twarja Trading pose for a group photo. – Supplied photo

In the thrilling final against ISD, Shiraaz Shamsu gave ISG an early lead.

But ISD managed to score the equaliser towards the end of the match to take the match into penalty shootout.

In the shootout, the ISG boys kept their cool to win the match 5-4 and with that a place in the the CBSE Nationals.

The victorious ISG Under-19 boys team comprised Antony Babu, Saurabh Pujari, Shiraaz Shamsu, Tarang Ponnana, Thejas Sasikumar, Abin Titus, Sriniketh Sajeevan, Aditya Kamath, Shaun Rosario, Arsal Usman, Soofi Omer, Alwin Antony Ignatious, Deepash Shukla, Ashwin Sankar, Aryan Shinde, Adhil Mohammed, Jonathan Pinto, Shane Pinto and Ajinkya Shanbhag.

The management, staff and students of the school congratulated the entire team, PE Department Head Afzal Sher Khan and coach Murugan on to a well-deserved victory.

B DIVISION: Powertech after their victory over PDO.

26.4 overs (Jaspreet Singh 4/10) lost to NYDT 103 for 3 in 11.5 overs (Shuaib Ismail 51 n.o). Points: NYDT – 3, White Lotus – 0.

In the Premier Division T20, Passage to India defeated Muscat

NYDT TOP PERFORMERS: Jaspreet Singh, centre, and Yousuf Abdul

Rahim, second right, with team officials. – Supplied photos

CT by five wickets while Enhance Oman posted a three-wicket win over Sinha

MUSCAT: Passage to India (PTI) recorded a five-wicket victory over Muscat CT in a Muscat Pharmacy and Stores-sponsored Premier Division T20 match at Ministry of Sports Affairs Ground I. Batting first, Muscat CT put on 124 for seven in 20 overs. MD Saeed claimed three wickets for PTI. In reply, PTI scored 128 for five in 18.3 overs. Mohammed Saeed top scored with 35. Badal Singh claimed three wickets for Muscat CT in vain.

Brief scores: Muscat CT 124 for 7 in 20 overs (Mohammed Saeed 3/15) lost to Passage to India 128 for 5 in 18.3 overs

UTSC HERO: Mohammed Ali

ENHANCE STARS: Khawar, Mehran

(Mohammed Saeed 35; Badal Singh 3/15).

Points: PTI – 2, Muscat CT – 0.

3/21) lost to Enhance Oman 117 for 7 in 16 overs (Khawar Ali 54; Praneeta Ranga 3/14). Points: Sinha CT – 0, Enhance Oman – 2.

Sinha CT lose In another Premier Division match, Enhance Oman defeated Sinha CT by three wickets. Batting first, Sinha were bowled out for 116 in 18.5 overs. Chaminda Lakmal top scored with 54. Mehran Khan claimed three wickets for Enhance.

In reply, Enhance Oman scored 117 for seven in 16 overs. Khawar Ali top scored with 54 runs.

Praneeta Ranga claimed three wickets for Sinha.

Brief scores: Sinha 116 in 18.5 overs (Chaminda Lakmal 54; Mehran Khan

NEW TOURNEY

NYDT beat White Lotus In an A Division match, National Youth Development Team (NYDT) defeated White Lotus by seven wickets. Batting first, White Lotus were bowled out for 101 in 26.4 overs. Jaspreet Singh claimed four wickets for NYDT. In reply, NYDT raced to 103 in just 11.5 overs losing three wickets in the process. Shuaib Ismail top scored with an unbeaten 51.

Brief scores: White Lotus 101 in

Powertech down PDO In a B Division match, Powertech defeated PDO by five wickets. Batting first, PDO were bowled out for 131 in 25.5 overs. Tayyab Rashid top scored with 37. Mohan Kumar claimed four wickets for Powertech. In reply, Powertech scored 136 for five in 18 overs. Karthikeyen top scored with an unbeaten 31.

Brief scores: PDO 131 in 25.5 overs (Tayyab Rashid 37; Mohan Kumar 4/31) lost to Powertech 136 for 5 in 18 overs (Karthikeyen 31 n.o). Points: Powertech – 2, PDO – 0.

FAP UTSC edge SARCO In another B Division match, FAP UTSC defeated SARCO by three wickets. Batting first, SARCO put on 177 for eight in 30 overs with Zahid Hafiz and Pradee Salian scoring 56 and 51 respectively.

Faleel claimed four wickets each for FAP UTSC. In reply, FAP UTSC scored 178 for seven in 28.5 overs. Mohammed Ali top scored with an unbeaten 117.

Brief scores: SARCO 177 for 8 in 30 overs (Zahid Hafi 56, Pradee Salian 51; Faleel 4/35) lost to FAP UTSC 178 for 7 in 28.5 overs (Mohammed Ali 117 n.o).

Points: FAP UTSC – 2, SARCO – 0.

ISC TENNIS

Vatsal stuns Siddhant, takes on Vivek in final

Nini wins ISC invitational tennis title MUSCAT: Thai diplomat Nini Nattasuda claimed top honours at the inaugural Invitational Tennis Tournament organised by the Indian Social Club (ISC). Ambassador Sekander Ali of Bangladesh finished second and Ramesh Khimji took the third place.

Shaikh Rashad bin Ahmed Al Hinai, Undersecretary at Ministry of Sports Affairs, Ambassador of Germany Hans-Christian Freiherr von Reibnitz, Majeed Alasfoor, Mukhtar Hassan, Monica Tramontan and Susan TrevorRoper were among the invited

players who participated in the three-day tournament.

Accumulated points A number of senior players from

the Indian Social Club (ISC) completed the line-up of 16 players who played round-robin doubles matches with a different partner in every round.

The game points scored by the player in each match was accumulated and the average of points scored by each player went into arriving at the top finishers.

Shaikh Rashad Al Hinai distributed the prizes to the top three winners at a gala dinner held at the conclusion of the highly successful tournament played at the ISC court in Darsait.

The tournament was held with support from Bahwan Engineering Company, National Detergents Company and Al Amana Building Materials LLC.

MUSCAT: Third seed Vatsal Manikandan stunned second seed J. Siddhaant in the semifinals of the boys under-12 singles to line up a title clalsh against top seed Vivek Kolluru at the Falcon Insurance Company-sponsored Annual Tennis Tournament organised by the Indian Social Club.

In a highly electrifying semifinal clash, Siddhaant and Vatsal gave their best and the result was a narrow 7-5, 6-4 victory for Vatsal.

It was nerve-wrecking for the parents of the two lads who battled for nearly 90 minutes. Fortunes fluctuated in the first set as the two traded brakes and the scores were deadlocked at fivegames-all. Vatsal earned the crucial break in the eleventh game and served out the first set.

Siddhaant broke twice in the second set to lead 4-2 as unforced

errors took their toll on Vatsal.

Complacency seemed to creep into Siddhaant as Vatsal went on to force Siddhaant into errors.

Vatsal broke in the seventh game and held for four-all. Vatsal kept up the pressure, broke again and served out the match for a place in the final.

Top seed Vivek Kolluru had an easy passage into the final. The Ibra-based left-hander cruised with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over fourth seed Surya Mariappan.

PV Dhanyasri and Sohaliya Patil took the early lead in the girls under-10 round-robin league with two victories each.

Dhanyasri defeated Aayra Malhotra 5-0 and Smrithi Iyer 5-4 while Sohaliya recorded a 5-1 win over Smrithi Iyer and 5-1 over Sai Parin. In another match, Aayra Malhotra defeated Sai Parin 5-1.

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Flat for rent ground floor an excellent location in the South Al Ghobrah, 3 rooms with bathroom and Living room & kitchen 500/- for rent. Contact: 99223362 Villa for rent in South Mabellah, 3 bedrooms, sitting room, family Lounge, kitchen, three Toilets Contact 92212212 between 10 AM to 5 PM One bedroom flats, family hall 1.5 bathrooms, and kitchen. Quality Design and Finishing in brand New Building in Ghala. Contact Real Estate Services Co (RESCO): 91246444 / 92905432 / 24222345

Family accommodation and office space available at Muttrah souk.

Contact: 24713253 / 93622477 Industrial land in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 99257846

Villa for rent, 4 bedrooms with toilets, large foreground, Al Ansab close to Bank Muscat, Rent 550 R O/m. Contact owner 99845251

4,000 sqm and 2,300 sqm Commercial land for lease in Ghala.

Please contact 98154444

Flat for rent 2BHK split A/c near Oman house in Muttrah.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232

1Bedroom sharing K& T, family / ladies in Al Khuwair R.O 90.

Contact 95154331

Flat for rent 2BHK split A/c near Kuwaiti Mosque in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232

1 BHK near Medical Darsait Muttrah house R.O 180/-.

Contact: 95070201

Villa for rent Amerat phase fifth/1) Majlis, hall, kitchen, 5 bedrooms & 7 bathrooms (spilt unit AC) RO 450/- per month, preference for families. Contact: 99203458 1 BHK flat in Wadi Kabir RO 160/-.

Contact: 99376454 Flat for rent Behind GMC Al Ghubra. Contact: 99373728

PREMIUM VILLA FOR SALE

CONTACT NO. 91257475 Self contained furnished room with bath available in a secured gated villa in North Ghubra.

Contact 95309526 2BHK MBD, Ruwi, Bank Muscat building R.O 380/-.

Contact: 97312774 Flat for rent in Al Ghobra, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 family sitting room, 1 kitchen. RO 400/Contact - 95919059 2BHK flat and shops available location Muttrah more details please. Contact: 99364735 / 91214849 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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Contact 93990154 FOR RENT Flat for rent, 1 BHK in Bowshar.

Contact: 91153933 Office for rent in Shatti Al Qurum in Al Masa mall.

Contact: 91153933 Room for rent in Bowshar.

Contact: 91153933 2 BHK near Oman house behind Khimiji, H.O. Contact: 95865686 Apartment for rent full furnished, one room furniture Al Khuwair area.

Contact: 99389989 after 5 O’clock PM Flats sand shops for rent in Ruwi MBD area Mumtaz area and Honda road. Contact: 97293708 / 92433127 / 94579531 Fully furnished room for executive bachelor in CBD area, WiFi internet free, advance deposit.

Contact: 90631572 Villa for Rent behind mazoon mousqe 7 bedroom, living room, dining room .

Contact 95150809 for 750 R.O nogotiable 3 bedroom ground floor house for rent in South Al Hail behind Al Hail Hypermarket.

Contact: 95047657 Brand new show room, deluxe 2 BHK apartment at heart of Azaiba city. Contact: 98294753 6 Bedroom villas available for rent at North Al Hail, near Wave, complex with swimming pool and Gym. Contact: 99833747 Room in Azaiba. Contact: 99555843

FOR SALE 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.

Contact : 99333479 or 95215360 or 97509955 Villa for sale in Al Amerat 8/1 upscale finishes. Contact: 91153933 3BHK Flat, Ghubra, Close to ISG, Indian Family, 99319880 Digital printing shop near ROP building backside of Honda road opposite light house.

Contact: 99338568 Voltas A/C (new), Double coat with bed, gas cylinders, single piece sofa with teapo, dining table set, small wardrobe etc. Contact 92307916 BUILDING MATERIAL SHOP FOR SALEWell-furnished running building material-electrical shop (4 shutter / 200sqm) in Al- Khoudh- 6, for immediate sale- shop with stock or stock only. Serious buyers may please Contact: 94320909 Containers for sale Total 40 feet & quantity 70 Nos for more details, please Contact: +968 95068854 Industrial land in Rusail.4000 sqm.

Contact 99323957 / 95490842.

Coffee shop at Al Amerat for sales in very good condition.

Contact: 96100005 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

FOR SALE Beauty parlour for sale in Ruwi.

Contact: 92430239 RESTAURANT for sale in Ruwi.

Contact: 99378964 Good Condition Sanyo washing machine, semi automatic, RO 30 for sale in MBD Contact; 99737812

SITUATION WANTED BUSINESS

MV SALE Mercedes C 230, 6 cyl 2006, 252000 km, R.O 1700/-.

Contact: 97312774 Honda Accord 2008 model, 4 cylinder, number 1 full options with navigation/ camera, full insurance. No accident history, 1640000 km, well maintained. OMR 3300/-.

Contact – 95919059 Ford explorer for sale, 2011, under warranty, showroom condition expecting price 6500/- OMR. Contact: 92689529

ACC. AVAILABLE Room for rent available at Al Khuwair. Contact: 91512037 Furnished room for non cooking bachelor near Softy Ice cream, Ruwi. Contact: 91107383 / 93120054 Well furnished sharing / single room for Exe, Bachelor at Rex Road near Kamat hotel.

Contact: 92873832

Mazda 6, model 2012 for sale in good condition. Contact : 99839898

Sharing accommodation available at honda road Ruwi, Contact 99040590

Dihatsu Terrios Trend 4WD, 2012 Registration, dealer service registration up to August 2017.

Contact No: 92812144

Sharing accommodation available with W/E at Al Khuwair 33. For a small family or non-cooking bachelors. Contact - 92834145

BUYING Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090

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

Required parties who can make curtains in large scale especially curtain manufacturing companies.

Contact: 92891888

Single room available at Hamriya. Contact: 92390266 Furnished rooms available at Ruwi. Contact: 98049288 Room with separate bathroom for non cooking bachelor Rex Road.

Contact: 98209132 Furnished room in ruwi and azaiba for rent for executive bachelors. Gsm 99058344

AVAILABLE Bobcat available for rent.

Contact 97623299

SITUATION WANTGOOD NEWS ED Ayurvedic treatment for backache, paralysis, arthritis etc & massage, All Season (Vaidyaratnam). Contact 24475280 / 95371664 / 92504980 www.siddhayur.com 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

MATRIMONIAL Christian boy 32 years, H 171cm.

Contact: 94301198

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

LOST Rahel Uddin has lost Bangladeshi Passport No. AB 5350053. Finder please handover to ROP.

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SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT

SITUATION WANTED

JOB OPPORTUNITY

ACCOUNTS

Wanted 1No. Junior Civil Engineer WŝƚŚ ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵ ϯ LJĞĂƌƐ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟ ŽŶ͘ ƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŝŶ KŵĂŶ ǁŝƚŚ EK ŝƐ ŚŝŐŚůLJ ĂƉƉƌĞĐŝĂƚĞĚ͘ &

1No. IT and networking Technician WŝƚŚ ϱ LJĞĂƌƐ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͕ ŐŽŽĚ ƉƌĂĐƟ ĐĂů ŬŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞ ŝŶ ŶĞƚǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ͕ ĚĂƚĂďĂƐĞ management and good understanding of ZWͬ^ W ƐŽŌ ǁĂƌĞ ĨŽƌ Ă ƌĞƉƵƚĞĚ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟ ŽŶ ĐŽŵƉĂŶLJ͘

Contact: 95739143 Email: admin@omanihome.com

ACCOUNTS An Omani Audit firm looking for Graduates in finance & accounting, Diploma in Accounting & high School passed Omani candidates with good communication skills in Arabic & English. Preferably having knowledge in Microsoft Excel & word. Email: muscataudit@gmail.com A construction company urgently requires Accounts Assistant.

Send C.V to kabnair@gmail.com Contact: 99344279 Accountant 2-3 years experience.

Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

Email: mohammad.jwabreh@ bearingcitysc.com. Fax: 24509312

DRIVER Required light duty driver.

Send C.V to kabnair@gmail.com Contact: 99344279 Urgently required a gulf experienced heavy vehicle driver, currently available in Oman with NOC and valid GCC driving license.

Contact: 94201258 Email: ho@ddtoman.com Heavy driver with GCC license 1 Nos , Heavy driver without license 1 Nos + JCB operator with operator with GCC license . Heavy machinery mechanic with electrician knowledge 1 nos. Contact: 99454425 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 HELPER Required houseboy or Housemaid for immediate incorporation into Indian family. Visa, accommodation provided. Contact 95123244.

Wanted part time housemaid to clean two flats once a week.

Tel: 99333479 or 95215360 or 97509955

DESIGNER Required Graphic designer for a digital printing company in Al- Khoud. Candidate must have experience of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & CorelDraw. Experience in print machine operating preferable. Send CV to Email: magicfingerprint1@gmail.com, Contact: 94221420 / 94216866/ 94216836

Reputed mineral water company required the following HEAVY/LIGHT DUTY DRIVERS VAN SALESMAN with Omani driving license

SALES SUPERVISOR/SALES KͳKZ /E dKZ with Omani driving license , >W Z^ ͳ džƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ϯ ƚŽϱ LJĞĂƌƐ

Contact - 90372638 URGENTLY REQUIRED SALES AND MARKETING EXCECUTIVES For a reputed travel agency in muscat.

Candidates with excellent communication skills and having 2+ years experience with valid driving license shall apply and sent their cv’s to:

jobsttc2016@gmail.com SITUATION VACANT

FOR CIVIL & MEP DIVISION 1) Project Engineer (D/L) 2) Structural Engineer (D/L) 3) Planning Engineer (D/L) 4) HSE Inspector (D/L) ϱͿ ƌĂŌ ƐŵĂŶ 6) Inventory controller 7) Accounts Assistant ϴͿ Kĸ ĐĞ ĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶƚ ϵͿ ZĞĐĞƉƟ ŽŶŝƐƚ ;DĂůĞͬ&ĞŵĂůĞͿ ϱ LJĞĂƌƐ ' ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ŐŽŽĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟ ŽŶ ƐŬŝůůƐ Send Your CV to

surcivilmep@surunited.com

MEDICAL Required Optometrist for a leading Optical group in Oman.

Email : albasilopticals@gmail.com Contact 93822557

MEDICAL Urgently required a Pharmacist/ Asst Pharmacist with MOH license for 1 month leave vacancy or permanent position.

Contact 99048170, Email : murtafatmct@yahoo.com Fusion Medicare Polyclinic, Muscat wants GP, staff Nurse holding MOH license & Receptionist (Omani) Contact 97698004 email: medicare@fusionlogicoman.com Physiotherapist (bachelor in Physiotherapist) experience 2 years in Oman, Nurse Experience 2 years. Fax: 24602206 Email: fayad.mohamed@gmail.com

Email: info@durat.om

IMMEDIATE VACANCY A reputed distributor of Tyres and Lubricants Require Result Oriented Candidates

1. General Manager.

WƌŽǀĞŶ džƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ 'ƌŽǁƚŚ ƐƚƌĂƚĞŐLJ͕ dƵƌŶŽǀĞƌ͕ ĞǀĞůŽƉ ĂŶĚ hƉůŝŌ ŽǀĞƌĂůů ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͕ DĂŶĂŐĞ ƐĂůĞƐͬŵĂƌŬĞƚ ƚĞĂŵ͕ ŶŚĂŶĐĞ DĂƌŬĞƚ ^ŚĂƌĞ͘

Ϯ͘ ^ĂůĞƐͬ DĂƌŬĞƟ ŶŐ džĞĐƵƟ ǀĞƐ ;ϮEŽƐͿ WƌŽǀĞŶ ƚƌĂĐŬ ƌĞĐŽƌĚͬĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ ĞdžƉĂŶƐŝŽŶ͕ Ɛƚ ƐĂůĞƐͬĐŽůůĞĐƟ ŽŶ dĂƌŐĞƚƐ͘ WƌĞĨĞƌĞŶĐĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŐŝǀĞŶ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ƐŝŵŝůĂƌ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJ͕ candidates shall send CV to.

icebergbusinessconsultancy@gmail.com SALES / MARKETING Wanted Salesman (tyres wholesale) with driving license having 2 years experience & Accountant who knows the rules and regulations of Oman having 2 years experience. Contact: 92891888 Required Sales/Marketing Executive for a digital printing company in Al Khoud. Candidate (Indian or Philippine nationality preferred) must have valid Oman driving license. Send CV to Email: magicfingerprint1@gmail.com, Contact: 94221420/ 94216866/ 94216836

Wanted dentist for a leave vacancy for 3 weeks clinic at Ruwi.

Contact: 92520054 Email: zayanmohd2375@gmail.com

Required Sales & Marketing Person for IT Company with minimum 2 years experience in Oman with valid Oman driving license.

Contact: 98825805 Email: info@rns-group.com

Wanted female & Male Nurse with or without license (good salary, food & accommodation with other benefits. Contact 92989109, Email: medicoport@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED ED

MISCELLANEOUS Urgent required : Store labors.

Candidate should be Indian, English speakers. NOC is a must.

Email: mohammad.jwabreh @bearingcitysc.com, Fax: 24509312

Urgently wanted experienced Senior boat man.

Contact: 99466062 Required Experienced Auto Electrician and Automobile Mechanic for a reputed service station.

Contact : 91232638 hashim@ramainvestment.com

SECRETARIAL / OFFICE Required Office Assistant with driving license present in Oman on contract basis only, Salary: RO 175 + food + Accommodation.

Contact: 99454425 Wanted Office clerk having two years experience.

Contact: 92891888

SALES / MARKETING Position - Regional Coordinator we are looking for a business development cum Projects Coordinator for an Engineering and Project Management organization, qualification, B.E (Civil) / MEP experience – 10 yrs work experience in Oman is essential.

Email: hr@syconepmc.com

MISCELLANEOUS Pak. (Male), M.B.A (Management) having 2 years experience Admin + Accountant. Good Knowledge of Tally and M.S office in Oman on visit visa looking for job. #97094221, Email: mubinbrw@gmail.com Indian female B.E (I.T) : Good experience in documentation and CRM. Having good communication skills. Seeking for job from reputed organization. Previous experience in Oman and India.

Contact - 97301058, 97136975.

Indian female Nurse with MOH License, looking for suitable placement in Muscat. #95537685.

Indian male, 27 Yrs Age, MSW (HR) looking for Job any reputed organization. Having more than 1.5 years in India in the area of HR & Admin seeks suitable position.

Contact : 93353912 Civil Engineer (B.Tech), Indian Male, Expert in AutoCad, Revit Arch, Staad, Primavera seeking for a suitable placement.

Contact : 90198202, nanduchandran94@gmail.com Mechanical/Production Engineer, 3 years’ experience in production industry, B. Tech in Mech Engg, Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera certified. Contact arn9895@gmail. com, Mob 00919895233155 3 yrs exp. in accounts field in construction and contracting trading co Muscat Oman, looking for suitable placement. Release available and immediately ready to join.

Contact: +968 94574596.

Highly Qualified male wanted decent driving job. # 91243132

Indian chartered Accountant 17+ years experience in Accounts , Finance and Business management working in reputed group in Muscat looking for suitable change. Oman Driving Licence and NOC available 95562708 pandukp2016@gmail.com

B.Com Graduate with 10+ years experience in Admin & Purchase, looking for suitable positions.

Contact 97014673 or maheshsoman.pillai@gmail.com

Indian male 30 yrs, B.Com 4 years experience in GCC, Sales / Accounts looking for suitable vacancy, currently on visit. Contact: 99727595 Email: samie61@gmail.com

Accountant (M. Com) having 7 years of exp with knowledge of Tally & Focus looking for a suitable job with valid D/L - (NOC/Release available). Contact: 93864278

Sri Lankan Chartered Accountant (female), Graduate in B.Com (SP) having 2 years visa. Working experience in Accounting & banking sectors, looking for a suitable position in Muscat. Contact: 96356974 / 97488363 Email: hansikamail@yahoo.com

Chartered accountant 10 years experience Oman finance accounts seeks suitable change.

Email : sgupta1093@gmail.com 97812511

Interested Candidates to send CV to below email.

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

SKILLED LABOUR

Required Customer Support Engineer for IT Company with minimum 2 years experience in ERP software, MS Sql, tally, Focus and computer hardware.

Contact- 98825805 Email: info@rns-group.com

Site Engineers (Civil), Senior MEP Engineer, MEP Engineers, QA/QC Civil, HSE Supervisor, Foreman (Civil), Foremen Electrical, Foremen Plumbing. ƌĂŌ DĂŶ Ͳ ŝǀŝů͕ ƌĂŌ DĂŶ Ͳ DĞĐŚĂŶŝĐĂů͕ ƌĂŌ DĂŶ Ͳ ůĞĐƚƌŝĐĂů͕ Y^ Ͳ ŝǀŝů͕ QS - MEP, Experienced Purchaser, Store Keepers, Experienced person ŝŶ tĂƚĞƌ WƌŽŽĮ ŶŐ ŽŵďŽ ^LJƐƚĞŵ͘

Require well Exp Gynecologist (partnership basis) pediatrician lab technician, exp dentist Endo Dontist pedodontist, Ophtalmologist, lab Assistant for medical Centre in Mabela.

Contact -Email amanammc@gmail.com Ph 95200180./ 24452070

ENGINEER SURVEYOR /DRAFTSMAN ITI Surveyor with 2 years experience in Oman in OHL transmission lines with valid D/L and knowledge in drafting preferred Contact: 93339586 Email: hromancv@gmail.com

džĐĞůůĞŶƚ 'ƌĂĚĞ ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟ ŽŶ Company Requires the following:-

Indian (M), 25 yrs, B Com, 2 yrs procurement experience in Oman for a Real Estate Maintenance Division and 18 month accounts experience in India, Very strong in Advanced Microsoft Excel M: 91511923, Email Id: aruns9145@gmail.com.

A reputed trading firm in Muscat is looking for Sales Manager / Sales Executives, experienced in selling construction equipments & tools. Email: alhajoil@omantel.net. om Fax: 00968 24701683 Urgently required Sales executive for an electrical & building material co, in Muscat. Excellent communication skill and 2+ years experience with valid Oman D/L. Contact: 99886386/ 99881647 Email: thejacs2002@gmail.com Required well experienced dynamic candidate in Real Estate Evaluation Field beside Building Management Techniques.

Contact: 91246444, Email: rescooman@gmail.com

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED ED MISCELLANEOUS Indian Male Wood Designer & Wood works 7 Years good working experience searching for suitable job. +919698637279, GSM 91894487 BE-Diploma Mechanical Engineering with 4 years experience in Oman as QA/QC in production, looking for valuable offer, with valid driving license.

Contact 99335742 Indian male, Engineer, Procurement Officer, Construction. 23 years experience in Automobile Supply Chain, Production Planning, IT - Delivery Management, Business Analysis and Operations set-up. Contact: 90215985.

Indian Male, 26 years, 3 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures, Aware of int. Standards, B tech in Mech engg.

Contact Mob-00917741032368, rahulkunnath23@gmail.com 9 yrs exp Site Engineer in Civil & Shade Structure. 2d, 3d draughtsman (holding Omani driving license) seeking job.

Contact 93790601 Indian Male, 27 Yrs Age, MSW (HR) looking for Job any reputed organization. Having more than 1.5 years in India in the area of HR & Admin seeks suitable position.

Contact : 93353912 B.COM Graduate, Indian-Kerala, 4 Years of experience in Oman with valid Omani driving license.

Looking for a suitable job in Accounts, Sales & Admin. email:jobhuntmuscat@gmail.com .

Indian male Sr. Sales / Marketing Executive, with thorough knowledge of Oman market in trading as well as in procurement for about 10 years seek suitable position.

Contact: 99045512 Indian male, 10 years experience looking for part time Accounts/ Data Entry job contact: 93884951

Indian male with NOC , 12 yrs Oman experience in Operations, facility management banking project coordination with Oman D/L looking for suitable placement.

Contact: 98183667 Internal auditor/Accountant : B.Com /CA Inter having 7 years experience under chartered accountant in India and 10 years as internal auditor/ accounts manager in Oman, well versed with tally and MS Office, seeks suitable placement. Contact 0091 9611751081, kotianmukhesh@yahoo.co.in Indian male, Accountant, 22 yrs, BBM, Diploma in E- Office & Office & E-Finance, experience 1 year under CA as Accounts Assistant looking for suitable placement.

Contact 95268346, Email : ms6678379@gmail.com Indian male B.Com with Tally, 7 yrs experience in Accounts & Sales (IT) with Oman driving license.

Contact 96470171 Accountant 8 Years Experience with D/L and NOC. Contact 97712084 Indian male 30 years MBA Graduate with 8 yrs experience as logistics coordinator in UAE with UAE driving license looking for a suitable. Contact: 79057265 ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in finance. Contact 99284193 Assistant Accountant looking for job. Contact: 90119212 Indian male, Accountant looking for a suitable placement in Salalah.

More than 20 yrs experience in Accounting job (upto the finalization of accounts), 8 yrs working experience in Middle East in Dubai, Muscat & Salalah. Contact 91325029 Indian male 24 yrs, B.Com Graduate with 1 year experience in accounts, looking for suitable position. Contact: 91247507 Accounts part time services available to handle all accounts up to finalization on monthly basis, finalization works.

Contact: 96247295 Male 6+ years experienced finance accounts worked on ERPS oracle EBS11i/ R12peoplesoft & tally experience in 02C credit analysis AR/ AP payroll, looking for suitable job.

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Contact:+968 90846557.

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Looking for suitable placement.

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Light driver looking for job exp.

Oman 13 years. Contact: 93940319

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Contact: 97208869 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

Indian female B.Ed & BCA experienced looking for office assistance, date entry or receptionist job. Contact: 97384206 Email: rani_sweet786@live.com 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 Looking for part time job Secretarial / Data Entry / Documentation available every day after 5:00 pm Friday / Saturday full day area preferred Ruwi/ CBD/ MBD / Al Khuwair. Contact: 90414827 Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment.

Contact 95244761

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

12 years experienced Indian male in sales & service of construction equipment with Oman driving license. Contact: 94691005

Oil & gas experienced Indian lady with 6 years in sales & marketing to PDO and having valid Omani driving license. Contact:96143430 / 99875919

Indian male (B.Com) with 15 years experience in sales of Medical/ Surgical item, currently on visit visa, seeking suitable openings.

Ph: 96086290

Indian male 1 yr exp in sales automotive (TBL) looking for best opportunity , NOC available.

Contact# 97793879 Email: shyampkn@gmail.com

Sales Executive 3+ experience in GCC / having GCC D/L post Graduate seeks job as Sales Executive & business development Executive.

Contact: 93887916 , Email : shamji3851@gmail.com

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

Salesman Merchandiser, on visit visa, have 4 years experience.

Contact: 91211018

Indian male 26 years of experience of sales & marketing in surgical and laboratory equipments.

Looking for good replacement.

Contact – 92015894 /95774854

Looking for a part time job, having Oman driving license fluent in English, Arabic & Hindi, and Marketing experience. Contact: 91460280 Indian male, MBA in Marketing and PGDM in HR, looking for suitable job knows English, Hindi & Malayalam, on family visiting visa.

Contact: 97127799 Email: vijinviji00@gmail.com Looking for job as purchaser / storekeeper have bachelors degree with more than 8 years experience in procurement field, knowledge in MS Office, JDE (ERP software).

Contact: 71234389 / 93403540 Indian male Graduate, 11 years experience in Oman seeks job in sales / marketing. Contact: 96367331 India PG diploma in Business Administration, 24 year experiences (22 years in Oman) in diverse field handling office independently administration, Sales and Marketing, highly motivated, hard working skillful and willing to work in challenging environments seeks suitable placement. Having valid Omani driving license. Contact 99120500 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

MANAGER / SUPERVISOR

MISCELLANEOUS Omani male, 21 years graduate, (bachelor in management studies) seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 97904200

SALES / MARKETING

MCA Graduate with 1.6 years experience Indian female looking for any suitable job currently on visit visa.

Contact 97993250 / 91447261 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 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 Marketing Manager 29 years professional experience in GCC / Oman in marketing in building materials / High tech products.

Contact: 92284066 / 98559317 Indian Male, MBA marketing 5 yrs exp. in sales & 4 yrs in FMCG sector, looking for best opportunity.

NOC available. Conatct 96001877 Indian male around 7.5yrs technical product sales, new agency development experience in Oman B.E mechanical PGP.MKT , IB , Oman D/L , urgent placement (m). # 91536968 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 Sales professional (Graduate) additional qualification CCNA & MCSE having more 10 years experience in handling IT hardware, Networking & security products (project based) and experience in Education and training Industry in Oman, seeking employment in relevant IT companies. Contact: 99354209, Email: sandy6673@gmail.com

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 and Diploma in management from Australia. On visit visa, looking for a suitable job in sales & marketing.

Contact: 71189884 Indian male with 6 years experience in sales in oman. NOC available, looking for suitable placement. Contact 95364128 Client Relations and Sales Professional with 8 years in the Business Process Outsourcing industry, looking for suitable opportunity in Muscat. Contact +96879050752

STOREKEEPER Working as Senior Storekeeper in a reputed company since January 2008, looking for suitable opportunity. Contact:93865679

SKILLED LABOUR Watch repair and service looking for job, 24 yrs experience.

Contact: 99530405

TOURS/TRAVELS

MISCELLANEOUS 5.5 years experience in Hospitality and Hotel Industry with Good English communication skills, B.A Graduate, 28 yrs old, is looking for a suitable job in Muscat.(In Visiting visa). Contact :90146616

Accountant Indian, 13 years experience can handle accounts up to finalization, tally, busy accounting, smart accounting, NOC/release available. Contact 96133146.

Email: kkcjob786@gmail.com

Looking for a land surveyor job fully know latest instrument of Survey GPS and Total station 5 year OMAN experience.NOC Available. Contact +968 94144052, wasifnaz 313@yahoo.com

Expat with 13 yrs experience in sales and marketing, seeking suitable placement. Contact 92100116

Indian Female Nurse with MOH License, looking for suitable placement in Muscat.

Contact: 95537685.

Pakistani experienced male NOC available, masters in economics with valid omani DRIVING LICENCE fluent in english, needs any suitable job like accounting, teaching, management, marketing or decent driving. Contact: 91243132 B.Com, 2 yrs experience in Oman, Indian Male, 25 yrs with Driving License. Handling day today accounts activities up to finalization.

Proficient in Tally. Looking for suitable placement. Ph. 91470665 Indian male having 3 years of experience in Oman in contracting & trading co. in accounts field and seeking job for admin, accounts release/NOC available. To join immediately please cont +968 94574596 Indian male, Network cabling technician (19 years gulf experience) seeking for suitable placement. Contact : 0091-8089909265 (India), Email: mohithavp@gmail. com PROCUREMENT OFFICER, Indian-Male 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 M:+96 94064650 / 919440810180 Email: nagauae@gmail.com Indian Male 39 Years- Executive Secretary (To the Top Management), having 10 years experience in Oman. Also well experience in HR Executive & Admin related jobs. Local release & Oman driving license available. Seeking for immediate suitable placement. #92215110; email: hellosajans@gmail.com An Indian female, B.Tech teacher having an experience of 6 y in college on visit visa looking for suitable placement.

Contact 99083475

Indian male 29 years old on visit looking for a suitable position in air ticketing and tours, overall 10 years of experience, 6 years experience in gulf. On visit, ready to join immediately. Contact – 97189669/ info.awaiz2015@gmail.com

Indian male (44), MBA, 19 yrs experience in Oman. Present Industry: Natural stones for construction. Responsibilities: Production, Business development and overall management, looking for an immediate opening. Contact : 90992631

Indian male 27 years IATA diploma currently on visit visa Hindi, English fluent good communication skill looking job in travels / sales experience 6 months Galielo & abacus.

Contact: 98679664 Emil: junaidcraze@gmail.com

Indian male Executive Secretary (To Top Management) having 10 years experience in Oman. Also well experience in HR Executive & Admin related jobs. Local release & Oman driving license available, seeking for immediate suitable placement. Contact 92215110; email: hellosajans@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Indian male 23 Mechanical Engineer looking for job in mechanical field special interest in HVAC & MEP. Contact : 9586 1251, Email : zufarajaib@yahoo.com Male with 3 years exp in Oman construction co. looking for a job in admin / accounts on urgent joining release NOC available.

Contact: +968 94574596.

Internal auditor/Accountant : B.Com /CA Inter having 7 years experience under chartered accountant in India and 10 years as internal auditor/ accounts manager in Oman, well versed with tally and MS Office, seeks suitable placement. Contact 0091 9611751081, email id kotianmukhesh@yahoo.co.in, whatsapp : 00968 91358384.

Indian male 48 years, B.Sc., MBAoperations management with total 25+ yrs of exp inclusive of 10 yrs in oil & gas sector in oman, having valid Omani D/L & NOC, seeks challenging senior position in logistics/procurement/supply chain management. Contact 94236414. mail id – jayamurli@gmail.com 22 years, B.Com, graduate male ‘fresher’ well versed in English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam with Oman Driving license looking for a suitable job.contact:96799287

Pakistani male, looking for a suitable placement as Document Controller, Computer Operator.

Contact 93919064 25/Male/Sales Executive 5 years of experience working in Oman with driving license and NOC, Can communicate fluently in multiple languages.

Contact 92756031 Indian female, well experienced in secretarial, administration, customer care & supervisory jobs.

5+ years’ experience in Muscat.

Current visa status: Family joining. Contact: 92139298 Bangladeshi Male, University M. Com, working as an Administrator cum Accountant in Oman since last year; Tally ERP9, searching better job. Phone: 94864966, email: sunrisetoiqbal@gmail.com 33year Indian Male MBA-HR, MSC having 8.9yrs Exp (HR-operation / SAP/ Admin) with Oman Driving License. Seeking suitable opening in Human Resource, Payroll & Admin/backend jobs.

Contact:+968 99322978 B.A Graduate, 28 yrs old, with Good English communication skills,5.5 years Experience in hospitality and hotel industry is looking for a suitable job in Muscat. (In Visiting visa). Contact No:90146616.

Indian male 23 yrs, Mechanical Engineer looking for job in Mechanical field special interest in HVAC & MEP. Contact : 9586 1251, Email : zufarajaib@yahoo.com Indian male, 26 years, 3 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures Aware of int. Standards, B tech in Mech engg. Contactrahulkunnath23@gmail.com Indian Male (25), BSc Electronics, M.B.A seeking suitable openings, Having 3 years’ experience in, sales and Marketing of financial products with Oman Driving License. Contact 94774550 B.A Graduate, 28 yrs, with Good English communication skills, 5.5 years Experience in hospitality and hotel industry is looking for a suitable job in Muscat (on Visiting visa). Contact : 90146616.

Indian male civil Engineer 8 years good working experience searching for suitable job. barathidasancivil@gmail.com, +91- 9176451772, +91-955157008 Indian male, BBA and Diploma in logistics, looking for a suitable position. Contact 92267276 Indian male, 24 years, B.Com, MBA(Finance) with overall 3 years experience in accounts/finance field.

On Visit Visa. Contact: 90115058/ safwanmeadows@gmail.com HSE Engineer, 3+years of experience, bachelor of engineering(EEE), Nebosh, IOSH, DHSE, first aid.

Contact :+97474018995, email: midhunmich@gmail.com, skype: midhunmike Indian female, BBA Graduate seeking for suitable job in Sales and Marketing, HR, Administration. Contact: 96463881 Filipino, Female, 37 years old having 9 years’ experience in office administration. Looking for Admin/HR related jobs, on visit visa. Contact 96209384. Email: rechie.labandria@gmail.com Bangladeshi Male, University M. Com, Working as an Administrator cum Accountant in Oman since last year; Tally ERP9, searching better job. Phone:94864966, Email: sunrisetoiqbal@gmail.com Indian male 24 MBA, having 2 years of experience in accounting and admin field, looking for job.

Contact no- 91626565 Indian male, completed BBA and diploma in logistics and transportation, fresher. Visa type: visit visa.

Contact :92267276 Indian male 23 Mechanical Engineer looking for job in Mechanical field special interest in HVAC & MEP will be happy to hear from you. Contact : 9586 1251, Email : zufarajaib@yahoo.com Indian female, well experienced in secretarial, administration, customer care & supervisory jobs.

5+ years’ experience in Muscat.

Current visa status: Family joining. Contact: 92139298.

Job wanted as admin/clerk/office Bank, and money exchange ,I have 7 years of banking experience in Pakistan and have two years visa with Noc . Nawab khan 9497640 Indian male B. Com Graduate, 1.5 Year exp. in various office works, Valid Oman driving license Looking for any suitable post.

Contact: 95322175 / 91987965 28, male, ACCA finalist, BSc Honours, have 4 years of professional experience in Finance of different industries independently. NOC available, seeking for permanent replacement at a Senior Position.

Contact -97654769,email idabdullah.nooralam@gmail.com IT Systems and network Administrator with 8 years of experience in Qatar & Bahrain , Holding MCITP & CCNA certified professional. With GCC D/L .Currently in Oman in Visit Visa, looking for a suitable placement .Kindly contact 91765841. (NOC NOT REQUIRED)

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Physiotherapist Indian with valid MOH license looking for suitable placement. Contact : 91556011

Transportation available, pick & drop. Ruwi, Al Khuwair, Azaiba & Al Hail. Contact - 94297820

Petrochemicals specialist, MBA 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN OIL FIELDS COM/plastics /Automobile/construction/Polymer/Packaging, e-procurement /COMMERCIAL/ PURCHASE / LOGISTICS / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT .

NOC available . Contact: vved76@gmail.com cell:97813849

Transportation. Contact: 99664703

Specialist for road test drum and slope. Contact 94022250 Muscat Driving School.

Contact 94085688

SITUATION WANTFOR LADIES

Transportation. Contact: 94510847 Transportation. Contact 94510847 Pick & drop available 24 Hrs. Contact: 98522914 Transportation. Contact: 94087276

Indian male, Accountant looking for part time accounting job / data entry / office job. #93884951

DRIVING

Picking & drop (Ruwi to Rusayl).

Contact: 98957524

Special packages, Facial, Pedicure, Eyebrow, only 10 RO. Al doom Beauty Parlour Contact- 99619409

TRANSPORTATION Transportation. Contact 92015894

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

Contact 99839898

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SITUATION WANTED TOURS

SITUATION WANTED COMPUTER/WEB./ EDU./CLASSES

We arrange tours & accommodation at all the beautiful places in Oman. Contact 99839898 Enjoy Camping in Wahiba desert & all over Oman & tour.

Contact: 92226866

SITUATION WANTED SERVICES

SERVICES We Provide Cleaners, Kĸ ĐĞ ďŽLJƐ͕ ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ͕ General cleaning etc. ů DƵĚĂŬŚŝƌ EĂƟ ŽŶĂů Ɛƚ͘ >> Contact : 94277020 Spoken Arabic class for Non Arabic Speakers & English class for Malayalam Speakers

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Tel: 95244310

SITUATION WANTSERVICES

WE SERVE OMAN We undertake new construction & maintenance & gypsum works.

Contact 92711506, ammarayyub@gmail.com

We undertake building construction and maintenance, we have 40 Indian skilled & labors. # 91797549 / 99539433 A/C maintenance & Servicing, Fridge / Washing Machine / dish washer repairing, 2) Painting and cleaning service, Electrical & Plumbing. Contact 94147874 / 24504281, Email : globalaccessunited@gmail.com Water proofing ABUQABASContact 99320217/24788722 GUARANTEED CLEANING: Carpet & sofa shampooing, Contact 99314807/24792998

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

*Classified Advertisement space booking with text, should be done till 12.00 noon for next day’s publication. * Subject to space availability

Window unit & split unit A.C servicing & repairing Barka, Mabela , Ruwi area. Contact: 99557080 Affordable rates all types of curtain blind. Contact 99539521/ 95615642

Pest control & Building cleaning all kinds of pest control ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͘ ůĞĂŶŝŶŐ Ɵ ůĞƐ ͬ Marble polishing monthly/ Yearly contracts available.

Contact: 98814733 /98814740 Al Husn Cleaning L.L.C House shifting with carpenter and transport. Contact: 96737158 Carpet Shampoo, marble & tile polishing, pest control & anti-termite treatment, general cleaning painting, Plumbing, Electrical, shifting.

Contact Mundhir Al-Rizaiqi trading.

L.L.C. # 24810137, 99450130 Marble polishing & crystallization, building cleaning floor, floor polishing, carpet, sofa shampooing, pest control, anti termite, shifting maintenance. Contact: 99504275

Split unit & window unit A.C servicing & maintenance Barka, Mabela, Ruwi area. Contact: 96236476

General cleaning new villas cleaning Barka , Mabela, Hail area.

Contact: 99557080 / 95323517

House shifting packing. Contact: 99657644 / 98518013