Times of Oman - June 29, 2016

WEDNESDAY June 29, 2016 23 Ramadan 1437 AH

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FROM THE WORDS OF HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN

IFTAR

Dhuhr

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7.03PM

Asr

3.34pm

Maghrib

7.03pm

Isha

8.25pm

Fajr (Tomorrow)

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On the Occasion of 7th National Day, 1977

‘His Majesty’s Wisdom’

In these days, when the lives and freedom of humanity everywhere are threatened by the ambitions of these ruthless and powerful forces, we must remain constantly on our guard, never for one moment relaxing our vigilance, and ever ready to defend our country.

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Brexit won’t hit exports –but a weaker £ might Financial experts Fi be believe the upheaval

Brexit won’t impact ties with Oman: British ambassador

in the EU will have MUSCAT: British Ambassador to Oman, Jon Wilks, said that the United Kingdom and Oman relations are excellent and would remain on course to become even more important to both the countries in the future.

“What will not change is the British traditions of rule of law, democracy, free trade, openness, diversity & engagement with Europe and the world,” he said, while talking about Brexit during the bi-monthly British ambassador’s business group meeting.

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ba babaumar@timesofoman.com ra rahuldas@timesofoman.com M MUSCAT: Oman’s exports will no not be affected by Brexit, but a we weaker pound could create a challen lenging scenario for the Sultanate.

The country’s direct exposure to the Brexit fallout is “insignifica cant”, according to the head of th the government funded agency re responsible for insuring exports.

Khalid Al Jashmi, acting general manager of Export Credit er Guarantee Agency of Oman, Gu (ECGAO) does, however, fear a (E weaker pound could cause probwe lems with the Sultanate’s existing lem

trading partners.

Less than a week after Britain’s decision to quit the European Union, financial analysts across the globe have been crunching numbers to assess potential risks and benefits.

Even media baron Rupert

ing the ambassador’s tweets said that there would be no change in the UK’s status in the EU for at least two years.

“Over that time the new direction of the UK will become clear,” he said.

He also said that the British people have given their opinions and the government is committed to delivering what they have voted for, an exit from the EU. “But UK will remain a strong voice in the UN and NATO and will be working with partners and allies including the EU to promote common interests,” he said. >A7

Murdoch has pitched in, believing that a weaker UK currency could put the UK in the driving seat economically.

It’s a view shared by Al Jashmi, who warns that Oman’s biggest trading partners might be tempted to exploit the weaker

currency and trade with the UK instead of Oman.

The challenging scenario comes as officials revealed that slowdown of 25 per cent has been witnessed by the policy holders of the ECGAO in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year.

One said: “The problem of falling exports started before the end of 2015. Finance is the main reason for the exports falling.”

Consequences If the country’s biggest trading partner, currently China, opts to head west, the consequences for Omani exports could be severe.

The total volume of exports to the UK is a mere 0.16 per cent of Omani export business, according to Foreign Trade Statistics Report 2015, as opposed to 49 per cent in export trade with China.

The UK stands at 34th position in terms of oil and non-oil exports from Oman.

Trading partners “It’s insignificant. Our major trading partners are China, UAE, South Korea and Taiwan. The Brexit poll results and the subsequent economic upheaval will have no direct bearing on the Sultanate,” Khalid Al Jashmi told Times of Oman in an exclusive interview. >A7

E X A M I N AT I O N R E S U LT S

Shura against inflating marks for better ratings of schools HASAN SHABAN AL LAWATI

hassan@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Majlis Al Shura members have criticised teachers who inflate results of failed students to help them pass exams in order to maintain the rating of schools.

Khalid Al Farei, head of the Educational Committee at the Majlis Al Shura labelled the act as “odious.”

He blasted school administration that encourage this act during the Shura session on Tuesday.

“We have noticed that the directorate has formed an investigative committee after receiving

a notice from a group of teachers about their school administration increasing the marks of failed students after the exam papers were corrected and also tampered with the results to increase the number of passing students. These acts were done for keeping results from impacting the school’s rating,” the statement read.

Schools in Oman are being ranked annually according to the number of students who successfully pass their exams and move to the next grade or graduate.

He said this act teaches youngsters bad habits as they follow the bad example of their seniors, who

try to betray honesty and responsibility. “This makes youngsters’ minds dependent and irresponsible,” he explained.

Al Farei hailed teachers who refused to take part in such acts and protested. He also praised the officials who had listened to them and formed an investigative committee.

In his statement, Al Farei listed the negative effects of manipulating students’ results.

“This is a prejudice against the principle of equality, justice and equivalence in opportunities, which are approved by the state statute,” he said. >A7

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By 2020, private wealth in Oman will rise from $0.3 trillion to $0.4 trillion, according to a new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), called, “Global Wealth 2016: Navigating the New Client Landscape.” During the next five years, growth of private wealth in Oman will be driven primarily by equities. >B1

An Indian worker lay dead inside a toilet cubicle for two days before police found him. Lachaiah Tangallapelly went missing on Friday. His roommates assumed that he might have gone somewhere else. As he didn’t turn up for duty, the police was informed and they found the body lying in a toilet inside the camp. >A3

The inaugural flight of Thai AirAsia X arrived at the Muscat International Airport yesterday from Bangkok, marking the official launch of a new route for the Thailand-based budget airline.

Thai AirAsia X will operate three direct flights per week using an Airbus A 300. The new route will boost tourism between the two countries. >A5

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METEOROLOGIST

TRAGEDY: A file picture of a recent accident in Oman.

FAHAD AL GHADANI

fahadnews@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Fifty-four people died in road accidents in May this year, including 33 nationals and 21 expatriates, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information’s (NCSI’s) monthly report.

However, the report showed a 35.4 per cent drop in the number of road accidents in the first five months of this year, compared with the same period last year.

A total of 2,703 accidents had occurred until May last year, out of the 6,279 recorded for the whole of 2015. This year, 1,745 road accidents were recorded

during the first five months of this year, including 333 accidents that took place in March, 365 in April and 332 in May. The report also pointed out that among the 54 nationals who died in May this year, two were Omani women.

Meanwhile, 163 nationals and 57 expatriates were injured in 332 road accidents that took place in May, data indicated.

Among the 220 injured, 39 were Omani females and five were expat women.

Compared with the first five months of 2015, a drop of 24.8 per cent was recorded in the number of injuries during the same period. >A6

Cyclone inches closer to Oman’s coast REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Tropical cyclone 02A is edging closer to the Oman coast, global meteorologist said, while local meteorologists have predicted thunderstorms.

“Tropical cyclone 02A was located near 20.9N 63.5E, approximately 266 NM East of Masirah island, and had tracked south-southwestward at 04 knots over the past six hours. Maximum sustained surface winds were estimated at 35 knots gusting to 45 knots,” Joint Typhoon Warning Centre reported.

Meanwhile, Oman meteorology has predicted thunderstorm

in Yaaloni, Masirah, Sur, Ras Al Hadd, Duqm Airport.

In its forecast, the meteorology department has predicted cloudy skies over the coastal areas of Al Wusta and South Al Sharqiya governorates with chances of rain.

On Tuesday afternoon, light rain fell in Masirah Island.

“It rained in the afternoon. Skies are still cloudy and windy too. It looks like it will rain again,” Biju MP, a businessman in Masirah, told Times of Oman over phone.

“However, as we have not got any alerts from the authorities, nobody is worried. Last year, when a similar situation occurred, everyone were in a rush to stock essential goods. So far, I have not done.

Let us wait and see,” Biju added.

Rain is expected to hit Oman coast in the coming two days as 02A, a low pressure system, has developed in Arabian Sea and moving towards the country coast.

Jason Nicholls, a senior meteorologist at Accuweather said that spotty storms are possible in Oman from Tuesday till Thursday.

Meanwhile, the Indian meteorological department in its forecast has said that the depression over North Arabian Sea is heading towards Oman coast.

“The system would continue to move nearly westwards towards Oman coast and intensify into a deep depression during next 24 hours,” the forecast added.

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414,546

in kilograms was the quantity of honey produced in Oman in 2014, up from 23,793 kg in 2011

BETTER FONT FOR VEHICLE NUMBER PLATES: ROP

New vehicle number plates in Oman will have a different font, Royal Oman Police (ROP) said on Monday. However, no changes will be made in the shape or colour of the number plates. “The new modified number plates will be clearer,” ROP tweeted. They also clarified that there will be no change in fees. On its official twitter account, ROP also said that it is not compulsory to change the number plates in use now adding that new plates will be issued when registering a new vehicle, or transporting one which doesn’t have the previous plates, or if the number plate of a vehicle is lost.–Supplied photo

Honey production sees a sharp rise The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is offering free space at the ongoing sixth Annual Honey Souk at the Grand Mall

Staff Reporter MUSCAT: Oman’s apiculturists have been urged to participate in the sixth Annual Honey Souk.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries say the festival, organised to boost honey production and sales, will be held for four days and was launched at the Muscat Grand Mall yesterday.

The Sultanate has seen a sharp

rise in honey production and the number of beekeepers, according to government records.

The country produced 414,546 kilograms (kg) of honey in 2014, up from 23,793 kg in 2011, with the number of breeders also rising from 2,681 in 2011 to 4,116 in 2014.

The honey’s sale will continue from 10am to 10pm, officials said.

The participants have been told to bottle the honey in new

glasses with proper labelling for the honey market.

The ministry is offering free space for the souk and will have the right to accept products or reject those that do not fulfil the relevant conditions. Apiculturists or honey traders have been asked to register at the regional agricultural development centres or at the ministry in Muscat.

Last year, about 40 beekeepers from different governorates of the Sultanate participated in the fifth Omani Honey Market. The price of Omani honey varies according to quality, age, availability and demand. Prices begin from OMR60 and can go beyond OMR100. Eid pushes the demand further as local Omanis consume meat and honey, or a local dish called ‘Al Joula’ in which honey is a major ingredient.

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Missing construction worker found dead Lachaiah was missing since June 17 and was found dead in one of the toilets on June 19 by the police team. His roommates and a camp official were taken into custody by the police, but were later released

REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: An Indian construction worker lay dead inside a toilet cubicle for two days before police found him.

“Lachaiah Tangallapelly went missing on Friday evening. His roommates assumed that he might have gone somewhere else.

However, as he didn’t turn up for duty on Sunday morning, we informed the police and they found the body lying in a toilet inside the camp,” a senior official from the company said.

Lachaiah was missing since June 17 and was found dead in one of the toilets on June 19 by the police team. His roommates and a camp official were taken

Lachaiah Tangallapelly

into custody by the police, but were later released.

“The body is in such a decomposed stated that it cannot be embalmed for repatriation. Hospital authorities have told us that the body is not in a condition to be embalmed,” the senior official

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Omani student company creates a jacket to keep outdoor workers cool MODHAHER AL AJMI

modhaher@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Omani inventors have created a cooling work jacket that uses a portable cooling unit and will help labourers fight Oman’s heat.

The process used for cooling the jacket involves using cold water that is inside a cooling unit, which spreads the water all over the jacket through pipes. This can allow the workers wearing the jacket to feel cool for one hour.

The idea was devised to help workers during hot weather in the Gulf countries. The jacket was on display at the Omani student companies’ exhibition last week, which was organised by Injaz Oman at the Oman Avenues Mall.

Sigma Company is the name of the student company that has created the jacket, which uses “Just Chill” as their slogan. According to Saeed Al Sawafi, chief executive officer of the company, “We started developing this idea in January and it was adopted in March after a lot of discussion and planning.”

In addition, the company started negotiating with some factories to manufacture the jacket.

The cooling jacket will be on sale in the market in August, with some change in the size of the bag that comes with the jacket.

Also, the pipe material has been changed to silicon, which weighs less and cannot break easily.

Al Sawafi added, “The price of

while adding that they have plans to provide airfare for the family to fly to Oman from India to attend the victim’s final rites.

Manpreet Singh, the Indian embassy counsellor in Salalah, also said that as the body is in bad condition it would be cremated here in Oman.

Meanwhile, Bheem Reddy Mandha, a migrants’ rights activist from Andhra Pradesh, told Times of Oman by phone that if the body cannot be repatriated it is better to cremate it in Oman.

“Moreover, instead of spending money on airfare to fly the family to Oman, the company can remit the money in the name of the family which can help them. I am in touch with family, the Indian embassy and company officials and will talk to family about the company proposal,” Reddy added.

Lachaiah is survived by his wife and two sons aged 21 and 17.

JUST CHILL: Sigma Company is the name of the student

company that has created the jacket, which uses “Just Chill” as their slogan. – Supplied photo

this cooling work is not expensive. You can buy it for around OMR10 to 20, depending on the features the customer wants.”

In the future, the company wants to develop this jacket further. First, they want to remove the portable cooling unit (bag) and want to develop a mechanism that allows the jacket to store water.

Furthermore, they want to ex-

pand the consumer base for this product and diversify it to include people other than workers. At the exhibition, many visitors loved the idea behind the jacket and had asked for a design that is suitable for citizens and normal use.

In addition, they also wanted the cooling period to be increased from one hour to more than six hours in future.

Investment fund rules change gets CMA nod MUSCAT: Amendments to executive regulations on management of investment funds were approved at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Capital Market Authority (CMA) yesterday.

The board held its 2nd meeting for 2016 under the chairmanship of Yahya bin Said Al Jabri, Chairman of the CMA Board. Besides approving some amendments on the executive regulation of Capital Market Law to legalise and regularise the management of investment funds, it also discussed several issues related to regularising the capital and insurance market.

The CMA Board also approved trading rules of Muscat Securities Market (MSM). The experience will be assessed six months after implementation.

The trading rules regularise the purchase and sale of securities in the same trading session in a bid to enhance liquidity and provide competitive environment for Omani stock investors.

It also reviewed draft control regulation, which aims at enhancing the legislations in force with relation to acquiring or purchasing 25 per cent or more of the joint stock companies.

The Board decided to extend the period for its revision by members of the Board and to present it at the next Board’s meeting.

Further, the Board approved the re-appointment of Deloitte & Touche auditors as statutory auditor for CMA’s accounts. -ONA

GIVING SPIRIT

PwC Oman distributes 200 food packets among needy under annual initiative

Times News Service MUSCAT: Celebrating the giving spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, PwC Oman provided more than 200 food packets to the less fortunate in Muscat.

This is in continuation of PwC’s annual Ramadan Food Packages Initiative.

Under the programme PwC staff in Oman worked together to provide local families with food packets containing a two-week supply of basic food items, including flour, rice and coffee.

The packages were hand delivered to the families across different areas in Muscat, including in Muttrah, Seeb and Al Amerat.

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HELPING HANDS: Under the programme PwC staff in Oman worked together to provide local families with food packets containing a two-week supply of basic food items, including flour, rice and coffee.

– Supplied photos

try senior partner at PwC Oman, highlighted the importance of the initiative, saying, “Ramadan is a time of tolerance, compassion and giving. Our annual Ramadan Food

Packages Initiative allows PwC Middle East to exemplify the spirit of giving by giving to those truly in need during this holy month.”

All volunteers appreciate the

reward of this initiative and feel motivated to participate again next year. PwC Middle East holds similar Ramadan initiatives across the region.

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TODAY ’ S VE RS E

Oh my Lord, increase me in knowledge.

(Taha, 20:114)

WORD

ȜȢƾƷƪŽȚ {The Testimony } Shahada Al Shahada, or “The Witnessed”, is one of the 99 names of Allah, and the shahada, derived from the Arabic word shahida, which means to observe or witness, is the Muslim statement of faith.

In essence it is a confirmation of belief in two things: the first, known as the tahlil is bearing witness that “la ilaha illa’llah (there is no god but God), and the second is bearing witness that “Muhammadun Rasul Allah (Muhammad is the messenger of God)”.

The five daily prayers include the shahada and it is one of the pillars of Islam. The importance of this statement is reflected in the fact that reciting the shahada is the only formal requirement for conversion to the Muslim faith.

P LAC E OF WORSHI P Ramadan presents a great opportunity to go pray in beautiful houses of worship that you might not otherwise see. Whether for Taraweeh prayers or Dhuhr, this month, take time to pay a visit to one of Muscat’s architectural monuments of faith.

{ Masjid Al Sahel } W HE RE TO S P E ND YOU R Z A K AT

Masjid Al Sahel is a wonderfully designed beachfront mosque opened in 2005 in Souq Seeb, attached to the popular Abna’ Fresh store. Parking might be a hassle, especially for evening prayers, but it’s worth it to check out the distinctive space, whose beigecoloured tile exterior is accented by bold yellow and blue stained glass doors and windows. The most fascinating thing about this mosque is the minaret, an Ottoman-inspired pointy tower.

LOC AL C ULT URE R A M ADAN G AT HERI N G S The Holy Month in Oman is a time to strengthen social bonds and love through gatherings like the nightly Iftar dinners that are spent with family and extended family at home. In addition to breaking the fast together, there are also traditional times to gather with friends and family after Iftar. One such gathering is Gabqat Ramadan, for which friends and family don traditional dresses and gather after breaking their fasts at Iftar and each individual brings with them different food delicacy to share.

Another nightly gathering is the Althiker circle.

After Taraweeh prayers men gather in mosques and women gather in their homes for Althiker circles, where they sit in a circle and recite the Holy Quran and hadiths and share their knowledge with one another.

The literal meaning of Zakat is ‘to cleanse’. In the Islamic faith, Zakat means purifying your wealth for the will of Allah by acknowledging that everything we own belongs to Him and as a means of working towards the betterment of the Muslim Ummah (community). Though Zakat is not always financial, and can include everything from volunteering your time to giving an encouraging word to your fellow man, according to Islamic regulations, Zakat is 2.5% of one year’s total cumulative wealth (there are various ways of calculating what should be counted), and when it comes to these financial donations to the less fortunate, it can be difficult to decide which causes speak most to your heart. We hope these charitable spotlights will help you decide.

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FA STING FROM TH E H E A RT During Ramadan, we are reminded through our temporary deprivation of just how blessed we are. It is important to recognise our blessings, thanking Allah for all he has given us. Just as important is to ask ourselves if we are fully enjoying these blessings as He intended for us, or if there are better ways to use our health, money, and time. “If you are grateful, surely I will give you increase.” (14:7).

WHAT THEY DO:

Al Noor Association for the Blind serves the blind community in Oman through social, economic, and welfare support, education, healthcare, training, and job placement, as well as the teaching of Braille in an effort to improve the living standards of the blind in the Sultanate. They are fully funded by donations.

WHE R E :

Al Noor Association for the Blind was registered in Oman by the Ministry of Social Development in 1997.

FIND OU T MOR E A ND DONAT E :

Al Noor Association for the Blind +968 2448 3118, +968 2448 1551 alnoorab@omantel.net.om alnoor4blind.org.om

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More flying options to India from Oman on the horizon REJIMON K

reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: Fliers to India from the Gulf could have more options soon as one airline is in the process of reviewing its international expansion plans and another is in the process of launching its operations after India eased its aviation rules.

“Currently, we are not ruling out any destination and are in the process of reviewing our international plans. We will have more clarity once our plans our finalised,” an official from the airline Vistara told the Times of Oman (TOO) when asked whether Oman would also be included in the airline’s expansion plans.

Vistara is a Singapore Airlines’ Indian venture co-owned by India’s Tata Sons.

A Muscat-based aviation industry official said there are rumours about Vistara coming to Oman. “There are talks. But nothing is solid. We have not got any official communication.

Budget airlines may do well,” Raji Demonte, general manager of Universal Travels, said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet ratified certain policy changes in the aviation sector on June 15, permitting domestic airlines to fly overseas, provided they deploy 20 planes or 20 per cent of their capacity, whichever is higher, on local routes, which has

created hope for airlines to look at expansion abroad.

Earlier, carriers needed to have a minimum of 20 aircraft in their fleet and five years experience in domestic service before being allowed to fly internationally.

Inaugural flight of AirAsia X lands in Muscat Thai AirAsia X will operate three direct flights per week using an Airbus A 300 aircraft Times News Service MUSCAT: Inaugural flight of Thai AirAsia X arrived at the Muscat International Airport yesterday from Bangkok, marking the official launch of a new route for the Thailand-based budget airline.

Thai AirAsia X will operate three direct flights per week using an Airbus A 300 aircraft.

Commenting on the importance of the new Bangkok-Muscat route, General Manager, Commercial Operations and Acting General Manager of the Muscat International Airport, Samer bin Ahmed Al-Nabhani said, CLEARANCES

Private operator to help speed up import clearance MUSCAT: In an effort to make the process of clearing imported goods more efficient, the government intends to use the services of private operators.

This was stated by Eng. Abdul Rahman bin Salim Al Hatmi, CEO of the Oman Global Logistics Group on the on the sidelines of the Iftar gathering, which was organised by the group at the Grand Millennium Hotel.

Al Hatmi said that the Government intends to have an economic private operator that will carry out, on behalf of the official organisations, all necessary measures to clear imported goods and deliver them to the importer. This move aims at facilitating the procedures and ensuring efficient processing of all transactions. The Government will have a superior role on private operator, which will be announced soon.

As for the railway project, Eng. Al-Hatmi pointed out that this important project, which will save time and cost incurred in transporting goods, is ready for implementation, but it has been delayed for sometimes due to the current economic conditions.

The Iftar gathering, which was attended by Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and Communications, Chairman of the Group, officials and representatives of the logistic companies in the Sultanate, included a speech by the Chairman of Group on the future of the logistics sector in the Sultanate and the efforts made by the Government to promote this sector by providing it with the all resources required to enhance its role in the Omani economy. -ONA

“Introducing new routes, new airlines and new destinations is part of the strategic vision of the government to capitalise on the paradigm shift taking place in the transport sector, which supports the government’s push towards economic diversification.

“The government aims to grow the contribution of non-oil sectors in the GDP of the country.

With this in mind, we are delighted to celebrate the inaugural flight of Thai AirAsia X Muscat- Bangkok. The new route will contribute to increasing the flow of tourism between the two countries in addition to attracting investors from Thailand to

discover investment opportunities in Oman.”

Nadda Buranasiri, chief executive officer, Thai AirAsia X, noted, “Muscat is a long-anticipated destination for our customers and with the great support we have received from our partners in Oman and from the Muscat International Airport, we are sure this new route will prove to be popular among both Thai and Omani travellers, especially with our low fares. Omani passengers can now connect from Bangkok to destinations across Thailand and the region using AirAsia’s extensive network straight from the Don Mueang Airport.”

Counting on the surge in international traffic from the world’s fastest growing and major airtravel market, Vistara Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Phee Teik Yeoh told media that the world is their oyster now and they are

spoiled for choice.

The carrier’s plans may be the start of a fresh challenge for Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways, which have long been the biggest foreign carriers in India and have, along with Air India Ltd. and Jet Airways India Ltd., dominated the market for offshore travel.

Last year, Vistara had appointed a travel office as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in the United Arab Emirates to handle ticket sales in Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Meanwhile, a group of nonresident Indians (NRIs) have launched an airline company and are seriously considering plans to launch a route to the Gulf.

“We see huge potential. Our talks are on. We will come out with an announcement very soon,” a Muscat-based NRI, who is playing a vital role in the new airline, said.

“The new airline will be known as Denote Airlines. India easing its civil aviation policy has enabled us to move fast,” the NRI added.

According to reports, the number of international travellers from India is poised to grow 10-fold to 500 million by 2050.

In a statement to TOO, Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, said the dynamic travel industry and forward-thinking aviation sector in India, which is currently valued at $16 billion has made it an important market for the airline.

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Our presence on social media also gives the Sultanate the opportunity to be present on a global scale Haitham Al Ghassani, Assistant Director General of Tourism Promotion for Tourism & Domestic Events

Guidelines for avoiding Crimean-Congo fever has issued an advisory ahead of Eid Al Fitr with regard to slaughtering of animals. In a statement it urged people to make sure animals they buy for slaughter are free PREVENTIVE STEPS: Ministry of Health has urged people to adopt preventive measures to avoid contracting Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever while slaughtering animals.

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reji@timesofoman.com MUSCAT: As Eid Al Fitr is round the corner, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has urged people to adopt preventive measures and follow hygiene norms to avoid contracting Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) while slaughtering animals.

“People should ensure that which have been purchased are free of ticks. They should not touch or crush or remove ticks by hand,” the ministry statement said.

The ministry also added that people should wear protective clothing, gloves and long shoes when handling animals and their tissues.

“Head to the approved municipal slaughterhouses, as well as, proper disposal of the slaughter waste by putting it in bags and throw it designated areas,” the

‘Discover Oman’s beauty’ online contest launched Staff Reporter

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Head to the approved municipal slaughterhouses, as well as, proper disposal of the slaughter waste by putting it in bags and throw it designated areas Ministry of Health statement ministry statement added.

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever has claimed eight lives in 2016 so far, according to the Ministry of Health.

The ministry has also urged people to seek medical advice if

they notice any symptoms of the Congo fever.

Normally, symptoms appear after 13 days of infection and include fever, muscle aches, dizziness, neck pain and stiffness, back pain, headache, sore eyes and pho-

tophobia (sensitivity to light).

There may also be nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and sore throat early on, followed by sharp mood swings and confusion, in addition to drowsiness and depression after two to four days. Abdominal pain may concentrate in the right upper quadrant with a significant enlargement in the liver.

Liver inflammation Other signs of infection are fast heartbeat, lymphadenopathy and rash or bruises. Usually there are signs of inflammation in the liver.

Patients with serious cases may suffering from rapid deterioration in kidney functions or sudden liver or pulmonary failure after the fifth day. The ministry also added that all health institutions are on the highest degree of vigilance and precaution to receive the suspected cases.

MUSCAT: In a move to increase interest in domestic tourism, the Ministry of Tourism has launched a social media competition.

Three questions are asked on the ministry’s facebook page about the different tourist destinations in Oman in the competition and the participants will stand a chance to win a night stay and Iftar at one of the Sultanate’s hotels.

One question is posted in English every Tuesday while two Arabic questions are posted every Sunday and Thursday.

The competition is open to residents of Oman and people from abroad.

“Engaging with the residents of the Sultanate is one of our main priorities, and through this competition we would like to encourage our residents to discover the beautiful attractions of this country and to promote these destinations.

“Our presence on social media also gives the Sultanate the opportunity to be present on a global scale,” Haitham Al Ghassani, As-

One question is posted in English every Tuesday while two Arabic questions are posted every Sunday and Thursday. The competition is open to residents of Oman and people from abroad sistant Director General of Tourism Promotion for Tourism & Domestic Events, said.

To enter the competition, the participant must answer from their personal Facebook account and answer the questions through the link provided.

The winners are announced at the next day and to receive their prizes they can visit the Director General of Tourism Promotion at the Ministry of Tourism at the end of each week.

PLAN: To enter the competition, the participant must answer from

their personal Facebook account through the link provided.

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Dar Al Atta’a bus library gets a boost with new donation

Oman Air to operate an extra flight to Salalah

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MUSCAT: Maktabati, Oman’s first mobile library programme, operated by Dar Al Atta’a, received a second bus to cover a greater number of schools across the Sultanate.

The customised bus was granted by Oman Society for Petroleum Services (OPAL), to channel funds received from members in support of community projects conceived as part of a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative being spearheaded by the Society.

Launched in 2007, the Let’s Read Campaign is committed to promoting the love of reading to children in Oman. Maktabati, an offshoot of the Let’s Read Campaign, was rolled out in December 2013 as a mobile library service.

A fully-equipped bus operated under the Maktabati initia-

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Maktabati receives a second bus to

cover a greater number of schools across the Sultanate.

tive currently tours villages and towns across Oman giving children access to good books at reasonable prices.

Signing the collaborative agreement, Musallam Al Mandhry, OPAL Chief Executive Officer, said: “OPAL and its members are delighted to have financed the purchase of a state-of-the-art mobile library for the benefit of Dar Al Atta’a Maktabati initiative.

The culture of reading, while an indispensable part of the learning process, also has the potential to change lives, enhance employability and offer new perspectives – positives that are integral to OPAL’s philosophy as well.”

RAY Automotive, a division of prominent Omani Group of companies RAY International L.L.C, made a significant contribution towards this effort.

MUSCAT: Due to high demand to and from Salalah on June 30, Oman Air will operate an extra Muscat-Salalah-Muscat flight, the airline tweeted on its official twitter handle.

According to the airline, WY3907 will depart Muscat at 19:05 and arrive Salalah at 20:50.

Flight No WY3908 will depart Salalah at 21:40 and arrive Muscat at 23:25.

11 daily flights Last week, Paul Gregorowitsch, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, said that the airline will run 11 daily flights between Salalah and Muscat with a capacity increase of 15,000 seats compared to the previous year.

ATTRACTION: Last week, Paul Gregorowitsch, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, said we are delighted to be expanding Oman Air’s services to the city this summer, from both Muscat and Dubai.

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However, the number of deaths caused by road accidents remained the same at 264, during the first five months of both years.

The expat injury rate dropped 23.7 per cent, where the number of injuries recorded until May of 2015 was 358, compared with 273 recorded this year. But, the number of deaths among expats in road accidents rose from 85 to 90 during the first five months of this year.

The number of nationals wounded fatally in road accidents in May rose from 29 to 33, compared with April.

However, the number of expats dying in April and May remained the same at 21. The report revealed that road accidents taking place in Muscat this month dropped by 17 per cent, compared with the same month last year.

The report also stated that 58 per cent of the road accidents took place in Muscat, which occurred during the day, while 42 per cent took place at night.

The report revealed that road accidents taking place in Muscat this month dropped by 17 per cent, compared with the same month last year

The statistics issued by NCSI also revealed that 41,900 new vehicles were registered from the beginning of this year till the end of May. The data also showed that the number of vehicles on the road until the end of May of this year was 1,326,254.

A drop of 30.2 per cent was recorded in the registrations of new motorbikes until the end of May this year, compared with a year ago.

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OMAN ALAWI RECEIVES UN OFFICIAL

Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs received in his office yesterday Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the UN SecretaryGeneral and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), within the framework of his current visit to the Sultanate. -ONA

Al Mantheri praises efforts of members Al Mantheri welcomed the Council members, and congratulated them on the upcoming Eid-Al-Fitr DISCUSSIONS: State Council Chairman Dr. Yahya bin Mahfoudh Al Mantheri chaired the 14th Bureau meeting yesterday.

MEETING

UN official praises Oman role in Libya

Times News Service MUSCAT: State Council Chairman Dr. Yahya bin Mahfoudh Al Mantheri appreciated the members and the Secretariat for working unitedly and delivering results, which ensure national progress and improvement in the quality of national life.

Al Mantheri chaired the 14th Bureau meeting yesterday, in the presence of the members and the Secretary General of the Council.

Al Mantheri welcomed the members, and congratulated them on the upcoming Eid-Al-Fitr, and prayed for goodness for all.

He appreciated the hard work of members and the efforts made

by the Secretariat in organising and conducting plenary meetings of the Council and joint sessions with the Shura Council.

He also valued the outcome of the 11th regular session held on June 20, which approved the draft GCC Veterinary Law. The members appreciated the Chairman for his capable chairing of the regular sessions and enabling the delivery of effective results of the Council during the first annual sitting of its sixth term.

The meeting viewed the proposals submitted by a number of honourable members of the

Council, appreciated and referred them to the relevant committees and discussed a number of messages received from competent authorities, and following this with appropriate decisions.

The meeting progressed as per the agenda and the Chairman briefed them on a number of reports submitted by council members, including those relating to preparation for a seminar on the knowledge-based economy.

The process involved preparing for the seminar, which seeks to promote all economic sectors, as well as highlights the elements of a knowledge-based economy,

which was presented by Dr. Sheikh Khattab bin Ghalib Al Hinai, vice chairman of the Council, who explained that the committee is in the process of preparing a comprehensive strategic framework for the symposium.

The meeting also reviewed a letter from the President of the Arab Parliament, wherein he thanked Musallum bin Ali Al Maashani and Khamis bin Said Al Sulaimi, for their work in the Arab Parliament. The members observed the report submitted on the participation and valued the efforts made to support the Arab Parliament’s work.

The meeting approved the minutes of its previous meeting and reviewed the implementation of the decisions taken in the report, along with the follow-up activities of the committees in the past and this meeting.

It also discussed a letter from the Oman Centre for Governance and sustainability of its desire to provide an introductory lecture about the Centre to the Council members.

The letter stressed the role of governance in development and enhancing transparency and control for the economic well-being of the country and the importance of the application of the governance system in state institutions.

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MUSCAT: Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General Martin Kobler stressed the importance of the Sultanate’s role in enhancing the convergence of views among all Libyan parties.

Aguila Saleh Issa, Chairman of the Libyan House of Representative met yesterday at with Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General within the framework of the Libyan parties meetings hosted by Oman.

The two sides discussed the difficulties facing the conclusion of the Libyan political agreement in its right way, which comes in line with requirements of all the components of the Libyan people. The meeting also reviewed the current

situation by Libya.

He added: “It is important to use the strong Omani-Libyan relations for the return of all state’s institutions to work, particularly in the social and tribal areas”.

He touched on the Sultanate’s peaceful role that support dialogue in many regional and international issues.

He pointed out that reaching an agreement between the Libyan parties will contribute to upgrading the humanitarian situation and providing the necessary needs for the citizens, such as electricity, education, as well as supporting hospitals, in light of the current circumstances being witnessed in Libya. -ONA

A1 Oman exports minerals, cables, steel to UK Oman’s major exports to the UK include minerals, military grade cables, steel and batteries.

In 2015, goods worth OMR17,417,633 were exported to the UK, according to Foreign Trade Statistics Report 2015.

Export to China, however, stood at OMR5,304,689,889 in 2015. “If it’s political turmoil in, say, India, or China or UAE, then Oman exports will be affected,” Al Jashmi added.

“Indirect” repercussions, however, are already on his radar.

“For example, our leading business partners in certain areas may want to buy stuff from the UK, since the pound rate has gone down and things will be a little

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cheaper. Then it will start hampering us,” he added.

Officials also fear payment defaults may increase during the turmoil. “Hence the role of ECGAO is important, as the govern-

UK fifth largest economy

“UK will remain the fifth largest economy in the world, a great trading nation, with many strengths to secure the best future for its people. “As the British Prime Minister has said he will leave it to his successor, who he hopes will be chosen by October, to decide the way forward. The right approach is to keep calm and carry on,” he said.

ment’s credit agency is responsible for promoting non-oil exports through its credit insurance, guarantee and financing services to exporters,” another senior official of the ECGAO said.

Britain’s exit Some business leaders fear that Britain’s exit from the EU is likely to impact Oman in multiple ways — demand weakness on account of potential slowdown in the EU and the UK, volatility in commodity prices, currency impact on account of the potential depreciation of the euro and the pound, and balance sheet impact on account of exposure to unhedged overseas borrowings.

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When contacted, an official at the Ministry of Education said the ministry will issue an official statement regarding the Shura member’s statement.

While teachers’ professional integrity is being questioned, education experts rooted the problem in the education system.

LEBANON-SYRIA BORDER

Sultanate condemns suicide blast in Lebanon Times News Service MUSCAT: Oman condemned the suicide blasts that has claimed five lives at the Lebanon-Syria border on Monday.

In a tweet on its official twitter handle, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the suicide bombings.

According to Lebanese media, a group of suicide bombers detonated their explosives in a northeastern Lebanese village near the border with Syria on Monday, killing five people and wounding at least 15.

The blasts occurred in the predominantly Christian village of Qaa, only few hundred yards away from the border. The media reported that four suicide bombers were involved in the rare multiple attack adding that no group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.

A number of teachers in Oman admitted manipulating students’ exams results, while blaming the educational system’s “pressure.”

Talking to the Times of Oman, a teacher even admitted rewriting answers to help pupils pass some exams. Another ex-teacher said she has been “forced” to inflate high school students’ results for decades, bowing to pressure from head teachers and pushy school principals.

“To keep up our school’s reputation,” said an Islamic Studies

teacher, “we have to minimise the number of students with F grade.”

Most teachers cited head teachers as the reason behind indulging in such unprofessional acts.

The law In Oman, the law allows giving extra marks to students for their behaviour and perseverance in attending classes.

However, it is illegal to manipulate exam answers.

Al Farei urged the Ministry of Education to punish “whoever be-

trays this country or violates his educational responsibility.”

He also called on the authorities to do their job of supervising all classes, and not only the higher diploma students.

It is worth mentioning that Al Farei’s statement was announced during a Shura a session in which Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Shahhi, minister of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources was hosted under the chairmanship of Khalid bin Hilal Al Ma’awali, chairman of Majlis Al Shura.

DISCUSSION: Khalid bin Hilal Al Ma’awali, Chairman of Majlis

Al Shura during a meeting yesterday. -ONA

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REGION RESHUFFLE

General Baqeri named chief of Iran armed forces DUBAI: Iran named Major General Mohammad Baqeri as head of the armed forces, state media reported on Tuesday.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is commander-inchief of the armed forces, issued the decree naming Baqeri.

It said he has been working in Khatam al Anbia Headquarters (KAA), the engineering arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) that serves to help the IRGC generate income and fund its operations.

The former head of the armed forces, Major General Hassan Firouzabadi, has been appointed senior advisor to the Supreme Leader.

WAVE OF BOMBINGS: Lebanese soldiers patrol the Christian village of Al Qaa, near the country’s border with war-ravaged Syria,

on Tuesday after two waves of suicide bombings struck the village killing and wounding several people. — AFP/STRINGER

Lebanon fears more attacks after bombings responsibility.

In reference to the number of attackers, the Lebanese government said the attack and the “unfamiliar way” it was carried out represented a new phase of “confrontation between the Lebanese state and evil terrorism”.

Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk said the attackers had come from inside Syria, and not refugee camps hosting Syrian refugees

BEIRUT/QAA (LEBANON): The Lebanese government warned on Tuesday of a heightened terrorist threat after eight suicide bombers targeted a Christian village at the border with

GUARDS: Lebanese Christian

women hold weapons as residents of the Christian village of Al Qaa secure the area on Tuesday. —AFP/STRINGER

Syria, the latest spillover of that country’s conflict into Lebanon.

The village of Qaa was targeted on Monday in two waves of suicide attacks that killed five people.

The first group of bombers attacked before dawn and the second later at night, two of them blowing themselves up near a church. Security officials believe Is militants were behind the attack. There has been no claim of

New wave Prime Minister Tammam Salam “expressed his fear that what happened in Qaa is the start of a new wave of terrorist operations in different areas of Lebanon”, Information Minister Ramzi Jreij said in televised comments after a cabinet meeting.

Extremist militants have repeatedly struck in Lebanon since the eruption of the war in neighbouring Syria, where the powerful Hezbollah is fighting in support of President Bashar Al Assad.

Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk said the attackers had come from inside Syria, and not refugee

camps hosting Syrian refugees who number more than 1 million in Lebanon, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR. Army commander General Jean Kahwaji said militants had started a new phase “but it is not certain that they have a new plan”.

Speaking in Beirut ahead of a meeting with Salam and other security chiefs, he said the bombers included a woman.

Local authorities imposed curfews on Syrian refugees in the area following the attacks.

The Lebanese army said it had mounted dawn raids on Syrian refugee camps, detaining 103 people for being illegally present in Lebanon.

The majority of Syrian refugees have no legal status in Lebanon due to the complications and costs of obtaining or renewing residency rights under rules imposed by the Lebanese government, aid agencies say. — Reuters

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Oil exploration Meanwhile, Iran reappointed a former managing director of its Swiss-based trading company as part of a broader reshuffle aimed at bolstering its oil exploration and exports.

The appointment follows the naming this month of a new boss for the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) as Tehran looks to spur exports and longawaited deals with international oil firms ahead of its 2017 presidential election.

Majid Hedayatzadeh will return as managing director of Swissbased Naftiran Intertrade Company (NICO), the oil ministry’s Shana news agency reported.

The former diplomat held the job from 2001 until 2008.

“The assignment follows a decree issued by Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zanganeh,” Shana said.”The decree orders Hedayatzadeh to embark on a reshuffle in, and revival of, the role of NICO internationally.”

Saudi Aramco The NIOC, of which NICO is a part, is looking to better compete with regional state-run rivals such as Saudi Aramco, said Reza Mostafavi Tabtabaei, a London-based oil consultant who has worked on projects in Iran.

“NIOC wants to get back its share in Europe.

The plan for the next Iranian year is to focus more on marketing and to get more organised,” Tabtabaei said.

Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zanganeh this month named ally Ali Kardor as managing director of the NIOC. On Tuesday, Kardor appointed Mohsen Paknejad as his deputy for production affairs, Shana reported.

The oil ministry is working on rewording a contract aimed at attracting investment from international oil firms following January’s lifting of sanctions on Tehran imposed over its nuclear programme.

However, hardline rivals President Hassan Rouhani opposed to the proposed wording of the new Iran Petroleum Contract (IPC) have forced the postponement of its launch several times. — Reuters

MICHELLE FOR GIRLS LITERACY

US First Lady Michelle Obama, third left,and US actress Meryl Streep, second right, meet with Moroccan young women following the “Let Girls Learn” Program on June 28, 2016 in the Western Moroccan city of Marrakesh.

US First Lady Michelle Obama began a two day visit to Morocco to participate in a CNN-moderated conversation with adolescent girls on the challenges they face in getting a quality education. — AFP

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016

OPTION

AI, Jet flyers can soon check-in from two Delhi metro stations NEW DELHI: Air India and Jet Airways passengers commuting to Indira Gandhi International Airport will have the option to check-in at Delhi Metro’s Shivaji Stadium and New Delhi stations, a move aimed at further popularising the premier line connecting the city to the airport.

At present, only Air India passengers can avail the checkin facility at the New Delhi station of the high-speed corridor, also known as Airport Express (Orange Line).

Upcoming facility The upcoming facility will be available to passengers of the two airlines, flying both on domestic as well as international routes.

The check-in counters at the stations will close two hours before scheduled departure of a flight. “The airport passengers can obtain their boarding pass at the check-in counter and check-in the luggage as well.

The checked-in baggage will be transferred to IGI Airport’s Terminal-3 through a secured Baggage Handling System (BHS),” DMRC said in a statement.

Increase ridership In a bid to increase ridership on the 23-km-long corridor, DMRC has taken a number of steps including slashing fares by up to 50 per cent and raising train frequency to 10 minutes between 8am and 8pm everyday. The average daily ridership of the airport line stands at around 36,000. - PTI

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‘Black money holders urged to come clean by September 30’ Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said black money holders who do not avail of the government’s offer and continue to hide wealth will be shown ‘consequences’ of

PARLEYS: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, MoS for Finance Jayant Sinha and Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia during a meeting with chambers of commerce & association of professionals on income declaration scheme, in New Delhi on Tuesday. - PTI

doing so

NEW DELHI: Offering black money holders one last chance to come clean, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said information on assets disclosed during the one-time compliance window will not be shared with any other authority.

Jaitley, who met industry chambers, CAs and tax professionals to clear any misgivings about the four-month compliance window provided to domestic black money holders to pay their taxes and escape harsher penalties, said there will be no extension of the scheme.

“People who have (undisclosed) income and have stayed outside the income tax net, this is the last chance to declare them and sleep peacefully,” he told reporters after the meet. Black money holders who do not avail of the government’s offer and continue to hide

wealth will be shown “consequences” of doing so, he said.

“There is a... (new black money law) and whosoever comes within its purview will be told about consequences (of holding black money),” he said. The minister said any declaration made under the law will be protected.

“That information is not to be shared with any other authority.

It won’t be made public, it won’t be shared with anybody.” The Income Declaration Scheme or IDS, which opened on June 1, allows domestic black money holders to declare ill-gotten wealth, pay a total of 45 per cent in tax and penalty and escape prosecution.

“The compliance will remain open from June 1 to September 30 and people who have such (undisclosed) income, which has not come under assessment they can disclose such incomes and legitimise by paying 45 per cent tax and

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The meeting called to popularise the scheme and get best results, was also attended by Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Power and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office Jitender Singh.

“This is not an immunity scheme. Immunity scheme is one where there is no penalty. In IDS there is penalty,” Jaitley said adding the Income Tax Department may come out with a third set of clarifications on the scheme in form of frequently asked questions (FAQ) based on inputs from Tuesday’s meeting.

The trade bodies, he said, have suggested that the tax should be allowed to be paid in installments.

“We will consider this and we will come out with FAQs.” “We have nothing to do with any investiga-

tion under any law but any declaration made under this law is protected. That information is not shared with any other authority.

It won’t be made public, it won’t shared with anybody,” Jaitley said.

“In such disclosures we do not ask for source of income and no enquiry takes place.” Tuesday’s meeting was called by the Revenue Department as well as the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) with industry chambers, trade bodies, CAs and tax professionals to discuss the income disclosure scheme.

“We are taking this as a campaign, as a mission mode and the professional bodies and trade organisations, we have taken their suggestions. We will come out with a third FAQ. We expect that anyone who has such income they disclose it and legitimise their income and assets,” he said.

Government ministers as well

as CBDT officials will be travelling throughout the country to educate people about the scheme, so that maximum number of people avail of it, he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier this week warned that the black money holders to take advantage of the scheme or face action. “It will be better that you take advantage of the window provided and save yourself from the difficulties that you can face after September 30,” he said.

The four-pronged strategy prepared by the CBDT for the success of the scheme, includes single point contact to ensure confidentiality, setting up of facilitation centres across the country, giving wide publicity and monitoring at the highest. Government has promised that there will be no inquiry into the source of the undisclosed income and assets if declaration is made voluntarily.

In order to give wide publicity, the CBDT has also suggested putting up posters about the Income Declaration Scheme-2016, at places frequented by potential declarants, like club houses, posh markets, showrooms of high end products.

Last year the government came up with a similar scheme for persons having unaccounted black money abroad. Disclosures during that window were charged with a total tax and penalty of 60 per cent.

A total of Rs41.4 billion of undisclosed wealth was declared during the 90-day foreign black money compliance window that ended September 30.

At 60 per cent (30 per cent tax and 30 per cent penalty), the government got a net tax of Rs25 billion from the declarations. - PTI

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Congress rubbishes PM’s claims on foreign policy Azad wondered how can the Modi

As prime minister was trying to placate China, the Chinese forces were making incursions in our territory

government call its foreign policy successful when more the meetings the prime minister

Ghulam Nabi Azad

has with leaders

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha

of neighbouring countries like China, the ‘more they go against us’

NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday rubbished foreign policy claims made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an interview on Monday, insisting that India’s ties with China has worsened and infiltration and terror attacks from across the border

has escalated.

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad wondered how can the Modi government call its foreign policy successful when more the meetings the prime minister has with leaders of neighbouring countries like China, the “more they go against us”.

“As prime minister was trying to placate China, the Chinese forces were making incursions in our territory,” he said.

Azad, a former Jammu and

Kashmir chief minister, said terrorism had virtually ceased in the valley way back in 2008, but the situation has taken a turn for the worse in the last two years.

“There have been more ceasefire violations in the last two years than the last 60 years and we see terror attacks in Pathankot and Pampore,” he said, lamenting the rise in incidents of ambush of Indian security forces.

“We have gone back to the violence last seen in the 1990s,” he claimed.

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Seeking to dismiss the Prime Minister’s claim that China had turned lukewarm towards India after his grand welcome in the US, he said Rajiv Gandhi as PM had managed to maintain good relations with America, Russia and China at the same time.

“For two years, the prime minister was active in travelling abroad, but what has been the result of these travels?”, he asked.

Azad said the Congress would have been happier if the prime minister had held a press conference as journalists could have asked him questions, Azad said referring to his interview to a TV channel. Opposition parties accused Modi of not having a comprehensive policy towards Pakistan, saying diplomacy requires seriousness, gravitas and not “theatrics”. The government’s foreign policy lacks coherence, clarity and consistency, they said.

The remarks by Congress and Communist Party of India (Marxist), CPI(M) came a day after Modi said that India’s efforts for engagement with Pakistan is on with peace as the supreme objective but the forces have “full freedom to answer back” in whatever manner they have to.

“Nobody is against engaging with Pakistan but what we have

questioned him (Modi) is about not taking the opposition into confidence,” Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma said.

He said diplomacy does not require theatrics and needs seriousness, gravitas. CPM leader Brinda Karat targeted the Centre, saying it does not have a comprehensive policy towards Pakistan.

She said it is really a “showbased” policy rather than a serious diplomatic initiative to deal with a neighbour which undoubtedly has been encouraging terrorists groups against India.

“One day you say you are going to bomb Pakistan. The other day your Home Minister (Rajnath Singh) said you are not going to count the bullets that are going to be used against Pakistan,” Karat said, adding that the prime minister had gone to Pakistan to meet Nawaz Sharif on his birthday.

Congress leader P. L. Punia accused the government of having a “dual strategy” on the issue of RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan saying on the one hand it appreciated his work, but agreed with what Subramanian Swamy said and bid good bye to him.

“Today our economy is passing through such a time that requires stability. There was a need for (his) continuity,” he said. - PTI

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Three Naxals shot dead in Chhattisgarh RAIPUR: Three Naxals were on Tuesday killed in a gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, police said.

The encounter took place after the forces launched an operation to capture a Maoist commander who was said to be in the area.

“The operation was launched collectively by state’s District Reserve Group (DRG), CRPF’s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and district force under Gadiras Police Station limits,” Sukma Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela said.

The exercise was carried out on the basis of information about presence of Bhime, a Maoist commander of Badesatti LOS (local organisation squad), in the area.

“We received inputs that Bhime was camping along with 15-20 armed cadres near Bandem since last night. We mobilised our composite force towards the region to nab him,” the officer said.

When the security forces reached the forests of Badesatti village — a Maoist hotbed located around 450km from here, armed insurgents opened indiscriminate fire on them, triggering a gun fight between the two sides, the SP said.

“So far, bodies of three Maoists, besides tiffin bombs and other Naxal-related items, have been found,” he said. - PTI

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What the European Union must do now

MOHAMED A. EL ERIAN

It’s the summer of 2019, three years after British voters stunned the world by voting to leave the European Union. The UK has regained its economic and financial footing, as well as its national confidence. A smaller and more unified European Union now functions in a more coherent fashion. But the road has been bumpy and, as a result

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he United Kingdom’s Brexit vote is arguably the greatest disaster ever to hit the European Union. Now, the EU must act fast – not least by ending the post-referendum market turmoil – if it is to survive.

British Prime Minister David Cameron, having lost the referendum, did the obvious thing by resigning. But the other loser is the European Commission, whose president, Jean-Claude Juncker, did little to change the outcome of the Brexit vote. Not since Jacques Delors was President of the Commission, from 1985 to 1995, has that position been filled by a leader with any vision or political clout. Juncker, like Cameron, should accept responsibility and resign. The EU needs a strong leader again. There are many worthy candidates, but I recommend former Swedish prime minister Carl Bildt.

Before the post-referendum dust settles, the EU should set an ultimatum with clear and onerous principles for the UK’s exit – clarity to minimize the cost, and severity to deter populists in other member states from calling for exit referenda, too.

Sensibly, European Commission leaders have already moved in this direction by voiding concessions made by the EU to the UK back in February and declaring that there “will be no renegotiation.”

The European Council, for its part, has already called for an immediate summit.

Having failed for six years to resolve the Greek financial crisis, the EU finally appears to understand that its very survival depends on swift and decisive action.

But the EU must go further than just Brexit damage control. For the last four decades, Europe’s fundamental problem has been complacency in the face of low economic growth caused by excessive taxation and regulation. Europe can no longer afford this standstill.

It must now begin to carry out fundamental reforms: cut unjustified social benefits; liberalize services, labour markets, and digital markets; reduce labour taxes; deregulate industry; improve education; and promote research and development. Current EU rules are clear on the responsibilities of EU institutions and national governments, respectively. The problem is that most European governments (especially British Tory governments) tend to scapegoat the EU to mask

their own political myopia. Little wonder that the EU has grown so unpopular. Given that it already receives the blame, the European Commission should now be granted the power to act politically.

The EU has a strong case to make for itself, but it needs good-faith leaders to deliver its message to the people.

European populists point to the mishandling of migration issues to justify their cause. So, for starters, the EU should establish an orderly migration policy with quotas and criteria, as Australia and Canada have successfully done, and impose proper control over its external borders.

The EU border control agency, Frontex, needs a stronger mandate and more resources to fulfil this crucial role.

Going further, the EU should institute a joint foreign and defence policy to address the underlying causes of the migration crisis – namely, the conflicts in Libya and Syria. For a quarter-century, Europe has benefited from the post-Cold War peace dividend and irresponsibly allowed member states’ average defence expenditure to slip to a paltry 1.4 per cent of GDP. This should be increased to at least the 2 per cent of GDP each NATO member has promised. Today, only five EU countries have defence expenditures at that level.

With good reason, US President Barack Obama has called Europeans “free riders.” Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, going much further, openly questions both NATO and US military expenditures abroad. In the near future, Europe may no longer be able to rely on the US to defend it and should prepare for a scenario in which it is forced to fend for itself.

The principle of representative democracy is at the heart of European identity; ironically, only EU non-member Switzerland has a strong tradition of referenda. One of the positive consequences of the squalid Brexit campaign is that it demonstrated that referenda and plebiscites are demagogic, not truly democratic. EU members should recognise the risks of so-called direct democracy and tighten the criteria for the passage of referenda. At a minimum, referenda should be required to achieve a supermajority with a high percentage of voter turnout.

The best one can say about Brexit is that it finally may have put an end to European complacency.

We will know for sure only if, and when, Europe chooses to save itself. - Project Syndicate

CLIPPINGS FROM OUR ARCHIVES JUNE 2001 Pacts for roads, bridges signed MUSCAT: A number of agreements were signed at the Muscat Municipality yesterday for the construction of dual carriageways, bridges and for the maintenance and development of some roads. Abdullah bin Abbas bin Ahmed, president of the Muscat Municipality, signed the agreement with the managing directors of the executing companies. The agreement of Wadi AdaiAmerat road project was signed with Galfar Engineering and Contracting Company which includes alterations to the Wadi Adai roundabout, improvement works at the entry and exit of Wadi Adai road, completion of 8km dual carriageway from Wadi Adai to Al Amerat roundabout.

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1955: The Soviet Union sends tanks to Poznan, Poland, to put down anti-Communist demonstrations 1970: US troops pull out of Cambodia.

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PAKISTAN L AW Y E R ’ S K I D NA P P I N G

GETTING READY FOR EID AL FITR

Pakistani tailors stitch clothing in preparation for the forthcoming Eid Al Fitr Festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, at a market in Peshawar, on Tuesday. For Muslims the world over, Ramadan, held in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a time of worship and contemplation during which a fast is observed from dawn until dusk. — AFP

Judge’s son kidnappers holed up in Karachi KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has said the kidnapping of barrister Ovais Ali Shah and the killing of prominent Qawwal Amjad Sabri have shaken the confidence of the people in the government which the latter had gained after hectic efforts.

“Now, we have to recover the barrister and arrest the killers of Amjad Sabri to regain that confidence and foil terrorists’ nefarious designs,” the chief minister said while presiding over a special cabinet meeting on the law and order situation here at the Chief Minister’s House. The meeting was attended by all members of the cabinet.

Restoration of peace Shah said the government had succeeded in restoring peace in the city by crushing terrorists, extortionists, kidnappers and target killers. That had been achieved through the hard work and dedication of law-enforcement agencies (LEA), he added.

Inspector General of Police A. D. Khwaja briefed the cabinet about the circumstances that led to the kidnapping of lawyer Ovais Ali Shah. He said the police have conducted a number of raids and have arrested some suspects.

The kidnappers were trying to misguide LEAs by switching on and off the cell phone of Ovais Shah. “We still believe that he (Ovais Shah) has been kept in Karachi and with the help of all agencies and using the technology available to us we would recover him safe and sound shortly,” the inspector general assured. - Express Tribune

PHILANTHROPIST

Edhi undergoes surgery in Sindh KARACHI: Social activist and philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi underwent on Tuesday a successful surgery at Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), Karachi.

A member of staff at the Edhi Foundation, Humaira Faiz Muhammad, confirms he is well and that his health is in better condition. “The operation was a success.

He is still in the ICU, however, he is fully aware of his whereabouts and is being responsive,” Bilquis Edhi said.

“I told him to open and close his eyes and he did so accordingly. So I think he understood well what I was asking him to do,” she added.

Earlier, a member of staff at the Edhi Foundation, Humaira Faiz Muhammad, confirmed he is well and that his health is in better condition. “I just met him a while back. He is doing better and is in his complete senses,” she said.

According to Edhi’s spokesperson, Anwar Kazmi: “The operation was supposed to be performed on Monday, however, the doctors were not able to reach on time due to the Youm-e-Ali procession.”

Minutes after the surgery commenced, Bilquis Edhi said “It’s been a while since they took him upstairs to the surgery room of the institute. The best part of the news is he is not running any fever for now and nor is he having high blood pressure.” - Express Tribune

Ex-PM Gilani’s son says he was chained for two years were three, four or five at one time roaming day and night.” It was a drone strike in January that led Al Qaeda to hand Gilani over to the Taliban. “They handed me over to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in the Shawal area, in North Waziristan to keep me safe.”

Kidnapped son of Yousuf Raza Gilani was rescued in a joint US-Afghanistan forces operation in Afghanistan, having spent three years in Al Qaeda and Taliban captivity

ISLAMABAD: In a heartwrenching interview, Ali Haider Gilani opened up for the first time about his time in captivity and the dramatic turn of events that led to his release.

The son of former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was rescued in a joint United StatesAfghanistan forces operation in Afghanistan, having spent three years in Al Qaeda and Taliban captivity. He was kidnapped on May 2, 2013 during an election rally for the Pakistan People’s Party in his hometown of Multan.

Gilani, during an interview with BBC, said his abductors told him the kidnapping was aimed directly at his father. “My father was prime minister when their leader Osama bin Laden was killed. He also started an operation in South Waziristan. They told me they

wanted to take revenge.”

Following his abduction, Gilani was first taken to the industrial town of Faisalabad after which he was moved to North Waziristan.

“I was chained for two years,” he said. “I was kept in a small room, not allowed to see the sky for one year and two months. I forgot how the sun felt on my skin.”

His diary Gilani said he had a diary where he tried to keep track of time and jot down day-to-day thoughts: “It kept me sane.” He added, “I prayed a lot. I used to think of my son and say I have to survive for him.”

His son, Mohamed Jamaluddin, was a toddler when Gilani was abducted. He said, “One of the most difficult things about his captivity was knowing that I missed key moments in my son’s life like his first

Ali Haider Gilani

day of school and his birthdays.”

While the Al Qaeda did not physically torture him, Ali Haider said, “They tried to break me mentally.” “They’d tell me ‘you’re not a Muslim, your father is not a Muslim, you’ll go to hell, your family aren’t doing anything to help you’.”

Gilani said that he feared for his life every day. “I was in a war zone.”

“There were drones, tanks, mortar and jet strikes. Drones have a horrible sound, it’s like a huge bee constantly hovering over you. It wasn’t just one drone, there

Pakistan army But soon after, the Pakistan Army pushed into the area and the Taliban militants fled across the border to Afghanistan, taking Gilani with them.

All through that time he was being watched closely by an al Qaeda operative who accompanied him wherever he went.

His living conditions, however, improved with the TTP. “I wasn’t chained, I was allowed to walk, to see the sun,” he said. Gilani added that he was even given a radio: “I used to listen to the BBC, it was my contact to the outside world.” “The Taliban like cricket,” he added.

“One day I asked them for the radio to listen to a cricket match.

It was the World Cup and Pakistan won a match against South Africa,” he said.

The former premier’s son had been in Afghanistan for just over two months, accompanied by two guards, one from the Tehreek-eTaliban Pakistan and one from Al

Qaeda when his captors told him they had to vacate the compound because they received information of an expected American air raid.

“We left at night and were walking for three or four hours when I heard helicopters and gunshots,” he said. “I fell to the ground. Then a voice told me to take my shirt off, put my hands in the air and someone came and tied my hands.

“I said ‘My name is Ali Haider Gilani I’m the son of the former prime minister. They didn’t believe me at first but later they confirmed I was telling the truth,” he said. “I was just lucky to be there,” he said of his rescue. “It didn’t sink in till I was in the helicopter, the guy (from the US Forces) said ‘Mr Gilani, you’re going home’.”

“I was moved to Bagram Airbase and was met by senior Afghan generals,” he said. The next day he went to Kabul and saw his brother for the first time. “I was still in shock,” he said. “A few hours ago, I was in the hands of the Taliban.

I could die any moment. Now, I’m seeing my family.” – Express Tribune

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All Pakistani cyclists need this ‘intelligent bike helmet’ KARACHI: For cyclists, roads are getting scarier than ever with traffic increasing with every passing day. In such a scenario, a smart helmet that alerts riders when a car approaches from their blind spot or activates signals when you apply brakes can prove to be a difference between life and death.

Classon is one such helmet. It is designed by Brooklyness, the company behind CMYK electric bike which is about to come into mass production, following a successful Indiegogo campaign to raise funds.

The campaign for Classon also easily surpassed its desired target of funding, raising $53,359 from 350 backers against the goal of $30,000.

One of the unique features of this smart helmet is blind spot de-

Campaign for Classon surpassed its desired target of funding, raising $53,359 from 350 backers against the goal of $30,000

tection. Cameras installed in the front and back of the helmet scan the environment and send the information to a processor. The information is then processed and

riders are informed when cars are approaching using a non-disruptive light under the visor blinks in riders’ peripheral vision, helping them make better decisions.

The helmet turns on brake lights automatically as cyclist decelerates, helping reduce the chances of collision. Classon also has intuitive indicator lights. The helmet using gesture sensors reads your natural movements and hand signals to activate turning lights.

The safety features of the helmet seek to minimise the human error involved with cycling as it is most common cause of road accidents.

Apart from these features, the helmet also has an in-built GPS feature which connects to your phone through a Classon app. It allows users to get directions, with-

out diverting their attention from the road as the helmet uses lights in the visor to indicate the correct path to take.

The HD camera at the front of the helmet allows users to live stream their ride or save it to share later. The camera can record and save up to six hours of footage onto the helmets’ 4 GB internal memory.

Classon helmet comes in five different colours and three different sizes, and is expected to be shipped by early 2017. The estimated price of Classon will be around $299, however, 50 early backers would get it for $99.

Seeing as the company has already exceeded its funding expectation on Kickstarter, it will not be long till we see the Classon helmet in action on the streets. – Express Tribune

SMART CHOICE: Cameras installed in the front and back of the

helmet scan the environment and send the information to a processor. – Express Tribune

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Tourists walk outside the Kuala Lumpur Upside Down House at KL Tower in Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur Upside Down House is a two-storey house and is the latest attraction for tourists arriving to the Malaysian capital where everything inside such as the furniture are placed in an upside down position. — AFP

Bangladesh charges BNP leader over Italian’s murder DHAKA: Bangladesh police have charged seven persons including a senior leader of the main opposition BNP for their alleged involvement in the murder of an Italian aid worker last year, an official said on Tuesday.

The chargesheet was submitted to a Dhaka magistrate court on Monday against seven persons including former Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ward commissioner M. A. Kayum in the murder of Italian national Ceasre Tavella, Dhaka metro police Deputy Commissioner Masudur Rahman said.

Four suspects Rahman said that except two, all the accused including Kayum are in police custody, bdnews24 reported. Four suspects were arrested in October and all of them had confessed to the killing. The fifth suspect, Kayum’s brother Matin, was arrested in November.

Tavella, 50, was shot dead in a high security diplomatic area in Dhaka on September 28, the first attack in Bangladesh claimed by the dreaded IS terror group that had prompted many embassies of Western countries to restrict the movements of their diplomats.

Tavella, who was working for the Netherlands-based ICCO Cooperation as manager of its Profitable Opportunities for Food Security project, was shot thrice from a close proximity in Dhaka’s Gulshan diplomatic zone while he was jogging, police said.

In a statement, the IS claimed that it killed Tavella. - PTI

TA M I L M I N O R I T Y

UN urges Sri Lanka to rein in military, prosecute war crimes GENEVA: Sri Lanka must rein in its military forces, prosecute war crimes committed during the long civil war with Tamil rebels and win the confidence of the Tamil minority, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

Witnesses must be protected under an effective transitional justice mechanism that should include international judges, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein said in an annual report.

The military and Tamil Tiger rebels - who were fighting for an independent Tamil state in the north and east of the Indian Ocean island - are both likely to have committed war crimes during the 26-year conflict that ended in 2009, the UN said last year.

President Maithripala Sirisena’s government, formed in March 2015, has “consolidated its position, creating a political environment conducive to reforms”, but governance reform and transitional justice had lagged, the report said.

“The early momentum established in investigating emblematic cases must be sustained, as early successful prosecutions would mark a turning point from the impunity of the past,” it said.

“Continuing allegations of arbitrary arrest, torture and sexual violence, as well as more general

military surveillance and harassment, must be swiftly addressed, and the structures and institutional culture that promoted those practices be dismantled.”

Foreign participation A spokesman for the government in Colombo was not immediately available for comment.

Sirisena has said that foreign participation is not needed for an impartial inquiry. Many Sri Lankans oppose foreign involvement and supporters of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa believe that UN efforts aim to punish the military unfairly.

The UN Human Rights Council will debate Zeid’s report on Wednesday when the government is expected to come under fresh pressure to commit to prosecuting perpetrators.

Sri Lanka acknowledged this month for the first time that some 65,000 people were missing from the war.

The United Nations and activists have long urged justice for the families of those who disappeared, including those alleged to have been secretly abducted by state-backed groups and paramilitary outfits.

At least 250 security detainees were still being held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, the UN report said. - Reuters

Indonesia raises 2016 defence budget by 10% Higher defence spending is to fund, among other things, major upgrades to military facilities in the Natuna Islands, whose nearby waters China says are subject to ‘overlapping claims’

JAKARTA: Indonesian lawmakers on Tuesday approved higher defence spending this year to fund, among other things, major upgrades to military facilities in the Natuna Islands, whose nearby waters Beijing says are subject to ‘over-lapping claims’.

Parliament’s approval came just days after President Joko Widodo visited the remote island chain to assert sovereignty over the area, in what Indonesian officials described as the strongest message that has been given to China.

GETTING ACQUAINTED: Indonesian President Joko Widodo, centre, walks on the deck of the Indone-

sian Navy ship KRI Imam Bonjol with some members of his cabinet in the waters of Natuna Islands, Riau Islands province, Indonesia. – Reuters

China’s increasingly assertive actions in the South China Sea, which are worrying Southeast Asian countries, are fuelling an increase in security spending in the region. “(Natuna) needs to be guarded and to do that the military needs to have proper facilities, they need additional funds,” said Johnny Plate, a member of parliament’s budget committee.

Parliament approved an increase to the Defence Ministry’s budget this year to 108.7 trillion rupiah ($8.25 billion), up nearly 10 per

cent from the initial 2016 budget.

Some of the new funds will be used to upgrade the airbase and build a new port in the Natuna Islands to allow for more warships and fighter jets to be based there, Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu told reporters.

Indonesia’s navy has stepped up patrols around the islands after a series of face-offs between Indonesian naval vessels and Chinese fishing boats in the area. Jakarta objects to Beijing’s inclusion of waters around the Natuna Islands

within China’s ‘nine-dash line’, a demarcation line used by Beijing to show its claims.

Beijing last week said that those waters were subject to overlapping claims on ‘maritime rights and interests’ between China and Indonesia. Jakarta has rejected China’s stance, saying the waters are in Indonesia’s territory.

Despite the objections, Indonesia is not part of a broader regional dispute over China’s reclamation activities in the South China Sea. - Reuters

DUMPING ISSUE

China threatens WTO case over United States steel duties BEIJING: China could file suit at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in order to protect its steel industry, the Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday, after the United States said some steel imports from China were hitting US producers.

The US International Trade Commission said on Friday that imports of corrosion-resistant steel from China and four other countries were harming US producers, the final step in the imposition of US anti-dumping and antisubsidy duties.

The US Commerce Department had already slapped duties of up to 450 per cent on the steel products from China and duties ranging from 3 per cent to 92 per cent on

corrosion-resistant steel from Italy, India, South Korea and Taiwan.

Anti-dumping duties The ministry said Washington’s large anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties would force Chinese companies to pull this type of steel product out of the US market.

“China’s steel industry export interests will suffer a serious impact and the Chinese steel industry is strongly opposed to this,” the ministry said posted to its website.

“With regard to the United States’ mistaken methods that violate WTO rules, China is and will continue to take all measures, including filing suit at the WTO, to strive for fair treatment for enter-

prises and safeguard their export interests,” it said.

Steel mills in China, the world’s biggest producer and consumer of the metal, have raised production and beefed up exports despite the government’s efforts to cut overcapacity. This has escalated trade spats between China and other steel producing nations, such as Japan, India and the United States.

The Commerce Ministry has said that it is deeply concerned about protectionism in the U.S. steel sector. It argues that the difficulties facing the global steel sector have resulted from falling demand, and that trade protectionism from the US will intensify conflicts and disputes. - Reuters

MASSIVE DUTY: The United States Commerce Department had already slapped duties of up to 450 per

cent on the steel products from China.

– Bloomberg News

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WORLD Europe seeks speedy Britain exit ignation when it became clear he had failed to persuade Britain to stay in the EU, says he will let his successor declare the country’s exit formally.

His Conservative Party has been split for years into pro- and anti-EU camps and the opposition Labour Party sank deeper into chaos on Tuesday.

The process for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union must start as soon as possible. I can’t imagine any British government would not respect the choice of its

AGHAST: Demonstrators gather for an anti-Brexit protest in

Trafalgar Square in central London on Tuesday. — AFP

own people, French President Francois Hollande said

LONDON/BRUSSELS: European leaders told Britain on Tuesday to act quickly to resolve the political and economic chaos unleashed by its vote to leave the European Union, a move the IMF said could put pressure on global growth.

British Finance Minister George Osborne, whose attempt to calm markets had fallen on deaf ears on Monday, said the country would have to cut spending and

raise taxes to stabilise the economy after a third credit ratings agency downgraded its debt.

Firms have announced hiring freezes and possible job cuts, despite voters’ hopes the economy would thrive outside the EU. European countries are concerned about the impact of the uncertainty created by Britain’s vote to leave on the 27 other EU member states.

There is little idea of when, or even if, the country will formally declare it is quitting.

“The process for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union must start as soon as possible,” French President Francois

VISEGRAD GROUP

Eastern EU states want powers to return to capitals BRUSSELS: Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic called on Tuesday for the powers of the European Commission to be reined in after Britain voted to leave the EU, with Warsaw calling for the dismissal of Jean-Claude Juncker, the executive’s head.

Last week’s referendum alarmed governments in the former communist eastern region of the EU who had seen London as their main eurosceptic ally in efforts to reduce centralised control from Brussels.

“We are asking if this... leadership of the European Commission... has...a right to continue functioning, fixing Europe,” Poland’s Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said.

“In our opinion, it does not...

New politicians, new commissioners should undertake this task, and first of all we should give new prerogatives to the European Council, because it consists of politicians who have a democratic mandate.”

Warsaw has clashed with the Commission over its controversial attempt to curb the powers of the constitutional court, which led Brussels to launch an investigation into the rule of law in Poland.

Tension between the Brussels executive, which drafts and enforces EU legislation, and member states, which exercise their authority collectively in the EU Council, has been a permanent feature of the bloc over six decades.

But the Commission led by Luxemburger Juncker has particularly irritated the eastern states with its efforts to impose fixed quotas on taking in some the 1.3 million refugees and migrants who reached Europe last year.

“We need to change the overall functioning of the EU and I think it is needed to change the functioning of the European Commission,” said Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka.

“Member states should be the engine of positive changes in the EU... I would be very glad if the Commission were more helpful in finding compromises within the EU. I would like the Commission to respect more decisions of the European Council.”

His foreign minister, Lubomir Zaoralek, said over the weekend Juncker was the wrong man for the job. The eastern countries, known together as the Visegrad group, see Brexit as a strategic blow also because the bloc’s common budget — of which all four are net beneficiaries — would shrink should the UK stop paying its contributions. Sobotka said

The eastern countries, known together as the Visegrad group, see Brexit as a strategic blow also because the bloc’s common budget — of which all four are net beneficiaries — would shrink should the UK stop paying its contributions

Brexit could take several years and urged no rush to kick UK out.

Poland’s Jaroslaw Kaczynski, who heads the ruling party and is the main powerbroker, went even further.

“Our idea today envisages efforts to have the United Kingdom return to the EU,” Polish media quoted Kaczynski as saying on Monday.”But the EU must change radically.”

He said the EU needed a new treaty to return more power to national capitals.

Poland in particular sees London as its key ally in the bloc.

Both are outside the EU’s single currency zone and Warsaw - fearful of Russia - benefits from having a powerful ally who is hawkish on sanctions on Moscow over Ukraine and enjoys very close ties with Washington.

About 800,000 Poles live in Britain, the country’s secondlargest overseas-born population, and there has been a spate of racially motivated hate crimes against them following the Brexit vote in which immigration was a key factor. The Visegrad four joined the EU in 2004 but have grown increasingly eurosceptic in recent years.

In a joint statement on Tuesday, they said that the voice of national parliaments must be heard more in the EU. “The institutions of the European Union need to stick to their missions and mandates...

The European Union will necessarily have to focus on topics that unite us,” their statement read. “Topics pulling the European Union institutions, its Member States or even individual societies apart are contrary to the goals of Union of trust and action.” — Reuters

Hollande said.”I can’t imagine any British government would not respect the choice of its own people.”

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker sent a similar message as he prepared for talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron before an EU summit in Brussels, although he did not expect an immediate move.

“We cannot be embroiled in lasting uncertainty,” Juncker told the European Parliament, which he interrupted to ask British members of the assembly who campaigned to leave the EU why they were there.

Cameron, who called the referendum and tendered his res-

Corbyn refuses to quit Labour lawmakers passed a vote of no-confidence in party leader Jeremy Corbyn by 172 to 40, accusing him of failing to win over traditional supporters during the referendum campaign.

The lawmakers fear that a similar failure at the next general election, due in 2020, will lead to Labour suffering a near wipe out as it suffered in Scotland last year.

However, the confidence vote does not automatically trigger a leadership election and Corbyn, who says he enjoys strong grassroots support, refused to quit.

“I was democratically elected leader of our party for a new kind of politics by 60 per cent of Labour members and supporters, and I will not betray them by resigning,” he said.

Arriving for the EU summit, Cameron said: “I’ll be explaining that Britain will be leaving the European Union but I want that process to be as constructive as possible, and I hope the outcome can be as constructive as possible.

Holding out hope of maintaining good relations with other European countries, he said Britain wanted “the closest possible relationship in terms of trade and cooperation and security. Because that is good for us and that is good for them.”

His party says it aims to choose a new leader by early September.

But those who campaigned for Britain’s leave vote have made clear they hope to negotiate a new deal for the country with the EU before triggering the formal exit process. European leaders have said that is not an option.

“No notification, no negotiation,” Juncker said.

After Cameron has addressed EU leaders on Tuesday evening, they will meet the next day to discuss Brexit without him.

Leave campaigners in Britain including Boris Johnson, a likely contender to replace Cameron, suggest the country can retain access to the European single market and curb immigration -- but those goals are mutually incompatible under EU rules.

Cherry-pick German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Britain would not be able to “cherry-pick” parts of the EU, such as access to the single market, without accepting principles such as freedom of movement when it negotiates its exit from the bloc.

“I can only advise our British friends not to fool themselves.. in terms of the necessary decisions that need to be made in Britain,” she told parliament in Berlin.

EU lawmakers want Cameron to trigger the exit process at a dinner on Tuesday, but an EU official said that was unrealistic given the political chaos in London.

The European Parliament jeered when Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s eurosceptic UKIP party, said in a scathing speech that Europe had deceived its population and Britain would be its “best friend” if it agreed to extend a tariff-free trade deal.

Germany’s financial market regulator delivered a double blow to the City of London, saying it could not host the headquarters of a planned European stock exchange giant after Britain leaves the EU, and could not remain a centre for trading in euros.

Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, where a majority voted to stay and people fear job losses if the city declines as a global financial centre, said access to Europe’s market was vital.”On behalf of all Londoners, I am demanding more autonomy for the capital - right now,” he said.

Scotland, where people also voted strongly to remain in Europe, is weighing a possible second referendum on leaving the United Kingdom given the vote to leave the EU. — Reuters

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GOP-led panel accuses Clinton department of Benghazi lapses may have been aimed at rebutting Democrats’ claims that the probe was politically driven.

Representative Kevin McCarthy of California, Ryan’s lieutenant, last year suggested that the panel was established, in part, to stall Clinton’s political momentum. Trump has regularly blamed Clinton for the death of Chris Stevens, the US ambassador to Libya, and three others in attacks in Benghazi by militia groups on September 11, 2012, and said the incident undercuts her argument that she is the stronger candidate on national security.

The findings are sure to fuel attacks on Hillary Clinton on the presidential campaign trail, where she faces the Republicans’ presumptive nominee, Donald Trump, but they do not reveal any new substantial evidence of Clinton’s culpability with

DEBACLE: A protester reacts as the US Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest by an armed group said to have been

protesting a film being produced in the United States on September 11, 2012.

— Reuters/Esam Al Fetori/File Photo

regard to the attack

WASHINGTON: Congressional Republicans on Tuesday accused the Obama administration and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of failing to protect US diplomats in the 2012 Benghazi, Libya, attack that killed four Americans.

In an 800-page report that Democrats have derided as a political vendetta, Republicans also accused Clinton, now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, and her staff of a “shameful” lack of response to congressional investigators looking into the tragedy and assailed Clinton’s use of a private email server for official business.

The findings are sure to fuel attacks on Clinton on the presiden-

tial campaign trail, where she faces the Republicans’ presumptive nominee, Donald Trump, but they do not reveal any new substantial evidence of Clinton’s culpability with regard to the attack.

Clinton’s campaign dismissed the report as a partisan effort to derail her candidacy, arguing that the committee had not found anything that had not been discovered by previous congressional probes.

“After more than two years and

more than $7 million in taxpayer funds, the committee report has not found anything to contradict the conclusions of the multiple, earlier investigations,” Clinton spokesman Brian Fallon said in a statement, adding that “this committee’s chief goal is to politicize the deaths of four brave Americans in order to try to attack the Obama administration and hurt Hillary Clinton’s campaign.”

At a news conference on Capitol

Hill, Representative Trey Gowdy of South Carolina, the Republican chairman of the special panel, outlined what he said was a disconnect between the unfolding violence on the ground in Benghazi and the perception among top Obama administration officials that “the fighting had subsided” at the US diplomatic compound.

Gowdy said the panel uncovered “new information on what happened in Benghazi,” including

details contained in emails from then-Secretary Clinton that were handed over to the committee.

Paul Ryan, the Republican speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, did not mention Clinton by name in a statement he released but said committee’s report “makes clear that officials in Washington failed our men and women on the ground when they were in need of help.”

The lack of a mention of Clinton

Did nothing Trump’s campaign had no immediate comment, but Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, said Clinton’s actions as secretary of state were “disqualifying.”

“Hillary Clinton was in charge, knew the risks, and did nothing” to protect personnel on the ground in Libya, he said.

According to a website maintained by committee Democrats, the investigation cost more than $7.1 million, a figure that excludes money spent on investigations by the seven other congressional committees that investigated the attacks on the US diplomatic and CIA posts in Benghazi.

The Gowdy committee investigation lasted 782 days, longer than congressional probes of Pearl Harbor, the Kennedy assassination, the Iran-Contra scandal and Hurricane Katrina.

Since it was established in May 2014, the Gowdy committee held four public hearings, according to its website, which said that it interviewed 107 witnesses, mostly behind closed doors, including 81 who never appeared before the other committees that investigated the attacks.

It reviewed about 75,000 pages of previously unexamined documents. — Reuters

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OMAN CRUDE PRICES FALL Oman Crude (August delivery) declined by 26 cents to $45.28 per barrel, said Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME). The average price of Oman Crude (July delivery) stabilised at $44.33 per barrel, $4.93 higher than June delivery. – ONA

Muscat 5,761.32 - 2.50 - 0.04%

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CRUDE OIL PRICE

CURRENCY RATES*

DRAFT RATES (OMR1)*

GOLD PRICES*

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

Forex rates vs OMR1* US Dollar ................................. 2.58 Euro ............................................ 2.32 Pound ........................................... 1.93 Indian Rs ..............................175.78 Pak Rs ....................................267.52 Bangla Taka.......................201.29

Indian Rs ...................................176.40 Pakistan Rs ............................. 271.80 Sri Lanka Rs .................................. N/A Bangla Taka........................... 203.50 Phil Peso .................................... 122.10

Muscat 24ct per gm (OMR) .......16.95

Oman Crude............. (Spot) ........ $44.47 Dubai Crude ............. (Spot) ........$44.27 Murban Crude ........ (Spot) .........$47.29 Arabian Light ......... (Spot) ........$44.62 N.Sea Brent............... (Spot) ........$48.40 West Texas Int ....... (Spot) .........$47.64

* Rates as of Jun 28 Source: Oman UAE Exchange

* Rates are as of Jun 28 Source: Bank Muscat

Muscat 22ct per gm (OMR) .......16.25 Dubai 24ct per gm (Dh) ............158.25 Dubai 22ct per gm (Dh) ............. 148.75 * Rates as of Jun 28 Source: Malabar Gold & Diamonds

Private wealth in Sultanate set to touch $0.4 trillion in 2020 Private wealth held by upper high-networth (HNW) households in Oman projected to increase by a healthy 8.8 per cent over the next five years, latest report of Boston Consulting Group reveal

Times News Service MUSCAT: By 2020, private wealth in Oman will rise from $0.3 trillion to $0.4 trillion, according to a new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), called, “Global Wealth 2016: Navigating the New Client Landscape,” released on Tuesday.

During the next five years,

growth of private wealth in Oman will be driven primarily by equities (5.8 per cent), followed by cash and deposits (4.1 per cent) and bonds (2.2 per cent).

This 16th annual study by BCG outlines the evolution of private wealth from both a global and regional perspective, addresses key industry trends, and explores evolving client needs—particularly those

CENTRAL BANK OF OMAN

Central Bank of Oman. – Times file picture

Central Bank of Oman issues treasury bills worth OMR20 million MUSCAT: A tender of Government Treasury Bills, issue number 563, was held at the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) this week.

The total value of the allotted Treasury bills amounted to OMR20 million, for a maturity period of 364 days, from June 29, 2016 until June 28, 2017.

The average accepted price reached 98.720 for every OMR100, while the minimum accepted price arrived at 98.680 per OMR100. Whereas the average discount rate and the average yield reached 1.28352 per cent and 1.30018 per cent, respectively. The Treasury Bills are short-term highly secured financial instruments issued by the CBO on behalf of the Government, which helps the licensed

commercial banks to gainfully invest their surplus funds, with added advantage of ready liquidity through discounting and repurchase facilities (Repo) offered by the Central Bank.

Furthermore, Treasury Bills promote the local money market by creating a benchmark yield curve for short-term interest rates. Additionally, the Government (MOF) may also resort to this instrument whenever felt necessary for financing its recurrent expenditures. The interest rate on the Repo operations with CBO is one per cent for the period from June 28, 2016 to July 4, 2016, while the discount rate on the Treasury Bills Discounting Facility with CBO is 1.75 per cent, for the same period. — ONA

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Real estate sector grows MUSCAT: The Sultanate’s real estate sector registered a significant growth by the end of April, with a total traded value surging to OMR5.64 million registering an increase of 244.3 per cent over same period last year.

According to statistics issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the fees collected from legal actions related to real estate dealings touched OMR25.1 million by the end of April, as against OMR16.1

million in 2015. The traded value of sales contracts declined by 3.5 per cent to OMR378 million.

Sales contracts fall However, the number of sales contracts declined by 5.8 per cent to 26,883. Significantly, the traded value of mortgage contracts witnessed a huge 324.1 per cent rise to OMR5.26 billion.

Barter contracts also saw a fall at 40.9 per cent, with figures of OMR277 million. — ONA

vices to their customers and tap into big data to generate customer insights—so they can further customise their offering and make it more personal. Local wealth managers in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) are only now starting to recognise this opportunity, which could become a source of true differentiation.”

Over the next five years, wealth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is set to reach $11.8 trillion—and Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait’s contribution will account for 22.7 per cent of that total.

of the underserved, non-traditional segments, such as female investors and millennials, whose investment goals are not necessarily well-addressed by the standard, net-worthbased service approach.

Segmentation approaches “Segmentation approaches, based mainly on the wealth level continue to be used by a majority of wealth managers, and neglect what clients are truly willing to pay for,” said Markus Massi, partner and managing director of BCG Middle East’s Financial Services practice. “Such approaches no longer allow wealth managers to capitalise on the full potential of the market.”

Massi added: “Local asset managers still provide a standard product programme with limited differentiation. International asset managers have embarked on a journey designed to tailor their

Markus Massi. — Supplied picture

offerings around specific customer segments, leveraging increasingly digital opportunities. They use technology to offer additional communication channels and ser-

Spotlight on Oman In terms of wealth distribution, private wealth held by ultra-highnet-worth (UHNW) households (those with above $100 million) in Oman is expected to grow by 7.2 per cent in the next five years.

In addition, by 2020, private

wealth held by the upper HNW segment (those with between $20 million and $100 million) is projected to increase at a rate of 8.8 per cent.

Interestingly, over the next five years, this specific segment will be witnessing the highest growth.

Lower HNW segment At the same time, private wealth held by the lower HNW segment (those with between $1 million and $20 million) will go up by 8.6 per cent. And lastly, looking ahead, the total number of millionaire households (those with more than $1 million in net investable assets) in Oman is set to grow by 2.1 per cent by 2020.

The findings of BCG’s report also revealed that, in 2015, for MEA wealth booked offshore, Switzerland (30 per cent) was the destination of choice, followed by the U.K. (23 per cent) and Dubai (18 per cent).

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MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET

INDICES Index .................................................High .................Low..................... Value ............... Prev . Value.......... Diff ...............Diff % MSM30 Index ........................................5,768.34 ............... 5,757.09 ....................5,761.32 ................... 5,763.82..................-2.50 .................. -0.04 Financial Index .....................................7,235.86 ............... 7,213.63 ....................7,219.86 .................... 7,227.11...................-7.25 .................. -0.10 Industrial Index ................................... 7,260.34 ............... 7,255.74 ....................7,256.16 ...................7,260.09.................. -3.93 .................. -0.05 Services Index .......................................3,225.77 ...............3,219.28 ................... 3,225.77 ...................3,220.36.................... 5.41 ................... 0.17 MSM SHARIAH INDEX....................... 881.18 ..................880.03 ...................... 880.95 .......................879.15.................... 1.80 ...................0.20 Trading Summary Volume ................Turnover ..........Trades .............. Market Cap............. Up............Down ............. Equal .........Sec. Traded 11,521,335 ...................2,517,536 .....................545 ...............16,964,085,766 .................. 8 ..................... 10 .................... 18 .........................36

SHARE PRICE BULLETIN FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 28 ISIN ......................................SECURITY NAME ..................................................................VOLUME..... TURNOVER............TRADES ......OPEN PRICE......HIGH ............. LOW ........ CLOSE PR. ...PREV. CLOSE...DIFF (RO).........DIFF % .............LAST PR.....LAST BID .............LAST OFFER ........MARKET CAP.PAR VALUE

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

OM0000001160 ............NATIONAL GAS ........................................................... 298,440 ..........157,588.....................42 ............0.516 ........... 0.536 ...........0.516 ........... 0.528 ............. 0.516.............0.012 .............2.326 ................0.536..............0.536...................0.540 ..................29,040,000 ........0.100 OM0000001087............OMAN UNITED INSURANCE ............................... 654,651.......... 163,353........................9 ........... 0.250 ...........0.250 ...........0.248........... 0.250 .............0.247 ........... 0.003..............1.215.................0.248..............0.241...................0.248 ..................25,000,000 ........0.100 OM0000002176 ............AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS ..........................27,000 ............... 5,319........................7 ............0.197 ........... 0.197 ...........0.197 ............0.197 ............. 0.195............ 0.002............. 1.026 ................0.197 ..............0.198...................0.200 ..................24,604,898.........0.100 OM0000003026 ...........OMAN TELECOMMUNICATION ..........................68,190 ...........110,866......................17 ............1.615 ........... 1.630 ........... 1.615 ............1.625 ............. 1.615 .............0.010 ............. 0.619 ................1.625 .............. 1.625...................1.630................ 1,218,750,000 ......0.100

Muscat Securities Market. – Times file picture

OM0000003398 ...........BANK SOHAR................................................................ 269,346 ........... 46,458..................... 10 ............0.171 ........... 0.173 ........... 0.171 ............0.172 ............. 0.171 .............0.001 ............. 0.585 ................0.173 .............. 0.172...................0.174 ..................275,973,887........0.100 OM0000002028 ...........GULF INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS .............. 16,052 ...............3,945......................11 ........... 0.245 ...........0.246 ...........0.245........... 0.246 .............0.245 ............0.001 .............0.408 ................0.246..............0.245...................0.246 ................... 5,166,000 ..........0.100 OM0000001418 ............RAYSUT CEMENT ........................................................65,000 ............84,500......................14 ............1.300 ........... 1.300 ...........1.300........... 1.300 .............1.300 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................1.300..............1.300................... 1.315 ................. 260,000,000 .......0.100

MSM index ends lower

OM0000001517 ............HSBC BANK OMAN .................................................... 482,800............47,454......................16 ........... 0.098 ...........0.099 ...........0.098........... 0.098 .............0.098 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.098..............0.098...................0.099..................196,030,653 ........0.100 OM0000001525 ............OMAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE.............. 173,718 .............33,835........................8 ............0.193 ........... 0.195 ...........0.193 ............0.195 ............. 0.195............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.195 ..............0.194...................0.195 ...................39,000,000.........0.100 OM0000001681 ............OMAN AND EMIRATES INV. HOLDING........... 330,000 ........... 43,560......................17 ............0.132 ........... 0.132 ...........0.132 ........... 0.132 .............0.132............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.132 ...............0.131...................0.132...................16,087,500 .........0.100 OM0000001749 ............OMAN CEMENT ...............................................................1,059 ..................500........................1 ........... 0.472 ........... 0.472 ...........0.472........... 0.472 .............0.472 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.472..............0.426...................0.472.................. 156,171,919 ........0.100 OM0000002226 ...........AL JAZEERA SERVICES .......................................... 709,000 ......... 154,562..................... 37 ............0.218 ........... 0.218 ...........0.218........... 0.218 .............0.218............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.218 ..............0.210...................0.218...................13,342,532 .........0.100 OM0000002440 ...........AL SHARQIA INVESTMENT HOLDING ........... 894,352 ......... 116,460..................... 63 ............0.130 ........... 0.132 ...........0.129........... 0.130 .............0.130............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.132 ..............0.132...................0.133...................11,700,000 .........0.100 OM0000002820 ...........GULF INVESTMENT SERVICES ...........................10,000 ............... 1,120........................ 1 ............0.112 ........... 0.112............0.112 ............0.112 ............. 0.112............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.112 .............. 0.112...................0.120....................6,590,440 ..........0.100 OM0000002846 ...........GULF INV. SER. PREF SHARES ............................ 129,622 ............13,610........................4 ............0.105 ........... 0.105 ...........0.105 ........... 0.105 .............0.105............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.105 ..............0.105...................0.110 .................... 9,596,032 ..........0.100 OM0000003141 ............ACWA POWER BARKA .................................................... 900 .................. 637........................1 ............0.708 ........... 0.708 ...........0.708........... 0.708 .............0.708 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.708..............0.680...................0.712 ..................113,280,000........0.100 OM0000003281............TAAGEER FINANCE .........................................................370 .....................47........................1 ............0.126 ........... 0.126 ...........0.126........... 0.126 .............0.126............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.126 .............. 0.118...................0.126...................31,952,340 .........0.100 OM0000003711 ............SOHAR POWER................................................................ 1,060 ...................319........................2 ........... 0.300...........0.302 ...........0.300 .......... 0.300 .............0.300 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.302..............0.282...................0.302 ..................66,303,000.........0.100

The top gainer was Oman Education & Training, up 9.55 per cent while top loser on

OM0000003968 ...........OOREDOO....................................................................... 254,120 .........185,944..................... 28 ............0.728 ........... 0.732 ...........0.728........... 0.732 .............0.732............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.732 ..............0.732...................0.736..................476,491,176 ........0.100 OM0000004735 ...........SEMBCORP SALALAH..................................................5,000 ...............1,200........................2 ........... 0.240...........0.240 ...........0.240 .......... 0.245 .............0.245 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.240 ............ 0.240...................0.245 .................233,870,128........0.100 OM0000001533 ............OMINVEST ......................................................................55,865 .............31,764........................8 ........... 0.564 ...........0.570 ...........0.564........... 0.568 .............0.570 ...........-0.002 ............-0.351................0.568............. 0.000...................0.570..................361,129,224 ........0.100 OM0000001483............NATIONAL BANK OF OMAN ...................................92,700 .............22,173........................5 ........... 0.240...........0.240 ...........0.237........... 0.239 .............0.240 ...........-0.001 ............-0.417................0.237..............0.237...................0.240 .................352,472,725........0.100

Tuesday was Ahli Bank, down 2.70 per cent.

OM0000002796 ...........BANK MUSCAT ............................................................ 2,175,895 ......822,143..................... 70 ........... 0.380 ...........0.380 ...........0.376........... 0.378 .............0.380 ...........-0.002 ........... -0.526 ...............0.376..............0.376...................0.378..................943,582,598 .......0.100 OM0000001772 ............AL ANWAR HOLDING............................................... 882,209......... 150,385..................... 67 ............0.165 ........... 0.173 ...........0.165 ........... 0.170 ............. 0.172............-0.002 ............-1.163................0.172 ...............0.171...................0.172................... 29,750,418 .........0.100 OM0000004768 ...........AL MADINA TAKAFUL............................................... 77,307 ...............5,520..................... 10 ........... 0.072 ...........0.072 ...........0.071 ............0.071 .............0.072 ...........-0.001 ........... -1.389................0.071 ..............0.070...................0.071...................12,425,000.........0.100

MUSCAT: The MSM30 Index closed on a stable note at 5,761.32 points. The MSM Sharia Index ended at 880.95 points, up 0.20 per cent. Bank Muscat was the most active in terms of volume and turnover. The top gainer was Oman Education & Training, up 9.55 per cent while top loser on Tuesday was Ahli Bank, down 2.70 per cent.

A total number of 545 trades were executed, generating turnover of OMR2.5 million with 11.5 million shares changing hands. Out of 36 traded securities, eight advanced, 10 fell and 18 remained unchanged. At the session close, Omani investors remained net buyers for OMR469,000 followed by GCC & Arab Investors for OMR210,000 while foreign investors were net sellers for OMR679,000 worth of shares. Financial Index declined 0.10 per cent to close at 7,219.86

OM0000003521 ............GALFAR ENGINEERING AND CON. .................. 255,068 ............ 27,161......................19 ............0.108 ........... 0.108 ...........0.106........... 0.106 .............0.108 ...........-0.002 ........... -1.852................0.107 ..............0.107...................0.108...................30,737,948 .........0.100

points. Bank Nizwa, Oman United Insurance and Bank Sohar gained 1.35 per cent, 1.21 per cent and 0.58 per cent respectively. Ahli Bank, Al Izz Bank, Al Madina Takaful, Al Anwar Holding and Bank Muscat slid 2.70 per cent, 1.72 per cent, 1.39 per cent, 1.16 per cent and 0.53 per cent respectively.

Industrial Index had marginal loss of 0.05 per cent to end at 7,256.16 points. Al Jazeera Steel and Gulf International Chemicals increased 1.03 per cent and 0.41 per cent respectively. Galfar Engineering and Al Hassan Engineering decreased 1.85 per cent and 1.28 per cent respectively.

Services Index closed at 3,225.77 points, up 0.17 per cent.

Oman Education & Training, National Gas and Omantel gained 9.55 per cent, 2.33 per cent and 0.62 per cent respectively.

OM0000002200 ...........AHLI BANK .................................................................... 512,618 ............92,420......................15 ............0.186 ........... 0.187 ...........0.178 ........... 0.180 ............. 0.185............-0.005 ........... -2.703 ...............0.178 .............. 0.178................... 0.181 ..................256,506,506 .......0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 8,442,342......2,322,845 ...............485 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ......27........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000002580 ...........OMAN EDU. & TRIN. INV. ..........................................10,000 ............... 1,720........................1 ............0.172 ........... 0.172 ...........0.172 ............0.172 ............. 0.157.............0.015 ............. 9.554 ................0.172 ..............0.162...................0.000 ..................12,040,000.........0.100 OM0000004420 ...........BANK NIZWA ................................................................ 1,939,292 ...... 145,447......................19 ............0.075 ........... 0.075 ...........0.075........... 0.075 .............0.074 ............0.001 ..............1.351.................0.075..............0.075...................0.076..................112,500,000........0.100 OM0000001368 ............CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IND. .................. 922,116.............27,699......................14 ............0.031 ........... 0.031 ...........0.030........... 0.030 .............0.030 ........... 0.000.............0.000 ................0.030..............0.030...................0.031....................2,550,000 ..........0.100 OM0000002382 ...........SALALAH BEACH RESORT ............................................326 ..................450........................1 ............1.380 ........... 1.380 ...........1.380........... 1.380 .............1.380............ 0.000.............0.000 ................1.380 ............. 0.000...................0.000 ...................8,625,000 ..........1.000 OM0000005963 ...........PHOENIX POWER ........................................................70,690 ............. 11,017......................11 ............0.155 ........... 0.156 ...........0.155 ............0.156 ............. 0.156............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.155 .............. 0.155...................0.156..................228,165,828........0.100 OM0000002564 ...........AL HASSAN ENGINEERING...................................... 8,270 .................. 638........................5 ........... 0.077 ........... 0.078 ...........0.077........... 0.077 .............0.078 ...........-0.001 ........... -1.282 ...............0.077..............0.077...................0.078.....................5,791,016...........0.100 OM0000004511 ............ALIZZ ISLAMIC BANK.............................................. 120,224 ..............6,906........................7 ........... 0.058 ...........0.058 ...........0.057........... 0.057 .............0.058 ...........-0.001 ............-1.724................0.057..............0.056...................0.057...................57,000,000.........0.100 .............................................SUM: .................................................................................. 3,070,918 ...... 193,877..................... 58 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........ 7........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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

OM0000004628 ...........BANK SOHAR BONDS 4.5 ................................................650 .....................65........................1 ........... 0.100 ........... 0.100 ...........0.100............0.110 ............. 0.110............ 0.000.............0.000 ................0.100..............0.100................... 0.114 ....................5,243,334 ..........0.100 OM0000005971 ............B.MUSCAT COMPL. CONVR. B.B.3.5 ........................7,425 .................. 750........................1 ............0.101 ........... 0.101............0.101 ............0.101 .............0.102 ...........-0.001 ........... -0.980 ...............0.101 ..............0.097...................0.102...................32,740,323 .........0.100 .............................................SUM: ...................................................................................... 8,075 ...................815........................2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................... TRADED SEC. ........2........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

— United Securities

UK VOTE FOR BREXIT

Stimulus taps opening wider in Asia amid Brexit risks HONG KONG: Days after the surprise UK vote for Brexit started roiling global markets, prospects for greater monetary and fiscal stimulus are becoming clear in Asia, even as the region’s relative growth dynamism offers it resilience. While Nomura Holdings saw financial contagion and a blow to confidence as the main danger for Asia, Credit Suisse Group identified trade flows as the top risk. They ended with the same conclusion: more monetary easing is in store should risks to growth materialise. Taiwan may be the first cab off that rank, with most economists surveyed by Bloomberg predicting an interest-rate cut at Thursday’s scheduled central bank meeting.

While the region’s stocks sold off Friday, the picture was more mixed on Monday, with some Asian stock benchmarks, including in the Philippines and Japan, advancing. A surge in the yen has made further Bank of Japan action more likely, while the emerging Asian currencies took a hit from the Brexit uncertainty.

From India to China to the Philippines, the region’s economies still have the benefits from urbanisation and swelling middleclass demand for consumer goods and services.

Most nations are also led by governments championing infrastructure investment, something China is keen on funding through its new Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank.

Outside of Japan, central banks have positive interest rates policy makers can lower to prop up growth, while fiscal stimulus is already on the cards or under way in China, Japan and the Philippines. Analysts differ on which lever would be relied upon across the region.

“In the scenario where Brexit triggers a more generalised weakening of global growth, we think Asian economies by and large will use monetary policy easing as a first line of defense to support growth,” Credit Suisse analysts including Santitarn Sathirathai wrote in a note.

Their counterparts at Morgan

to assure their minimum 6.5 per cent expansion target for gross domestic product. A one percentage-point drop in EU GDP growth could lower gains in Chinese exports to the region by 7 percentage points and shave 0.2 percentage points off China’s GDP growth, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.

A renewed slowdown could also trigger fresh capital outflows.

REDUCED CAD: Over the medium term, analysts say India should

weather the Brexit storm, having reduced its current-account deficit (CAD) and bolstered foreign investment. — Bloomberg file picture

Stanley said that aside from liquidity injections and potential cuts to banks’ required reserve ratios, “if growth headwinds persist, we expect policy makers to respond first with fiscal easing, particularly if the capital flows situation remains volatile; central banks may be constrained in cutting interest rates immediately as that could add to depreciation pressures.”

Here’s is how a Brexit spillover

could potentially play out for the main Asian economies: China The world’s biggest trading nation and No. 2 economy, China sent 16 per cent of its total exports to the EU in 2015, including 2.6 per cent to the UK Any notable slowdown in Europe would add to a growth headwind for China at a time when policy makers are already battling

Japan Safe haven inflows into the yen since the Brexit results have sent it to the strongest against the dollar since 2013 — hurting prospects for Japanese earnings and undermining the case for domestic investment and faster wage gains. The Bank of Japan is forecast by most analysts to step up monetary stimulus at its next scheduled meeting, in late July, if not before. The administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has previously pledged to assemble a fiscal package later this year.

With Japanese-made products and components accounting for a significant share of the 15 per cent

of Asian exports that go to Europe, officials haven’t ruled out intervening to sell the yen.

India Brexit comes at a delicate time for India. Central bank Governor Raghuram Rajan surprised markets earlier in June by announcing plans to leave the post in September, posing significant uncertainty for policy making in the near term.

Brexit adds another complication and could prolong market volatility. Over the medium term, analysts say India should weather the Brexit storm, having reduced its current-account deficit and bolstered foreign investment. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made clear it stands ready to support orderly markets.

South Korea The government on Tuesday announced a 20 trillion won ($17 billion) fiscal package designed to bolster growth as policy makers undertake a restructuring of the nation’s big manufacturers.

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US plans to hold talks with UAE, Qatar on airline subsidy WASHINGTON: The US will hold informal talks with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over claims they wrongly subsidised three Gulf airlines, stopping short of a request by US carriers for formal discussions on whether aviation treaties were violated, people familiar with the matter said.

US airlines State Department officials met with the US airlines and their backers June 24 to discuss the decision and will meet with representatives of the Gulf carriers on Wednesday, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified because the meetings were private.

Official sessions with the govern-

ments of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are set for July, the people said.

The decision caps more than a year of squabbling among the airlines that began when American Airlines Group, Delta Air Lines and United Continental Holdings complained that Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have received more than $40 billion in government support, providing an unfair competitive advantage.

The three Gulf carriers repeatedly denied receiving government support. “What you’re seeing with this middle ground approach is they’re saying, ‘We’ll have informal talks and see how it goes,’ ” said Paul Mifsud, a for-

ECONOMY

South Korea proposes $8.4b extra budget shield against Brexit SEOUL: South Korea will propose a supplementary budget of around 10 trillion won ($8.44 billion) to parliament soon, the government said on Tuesday, as it tackles Brexit turmoil in financial markets, weak exports, and a corporate overhaul of the country’s shipping and shipbuilding industries.

President Park Geun-hye called on all government ministries to have the supplementary budget ready as soon as possible.

“Unrest in global financial markets has been growing from Brexit.

Uncertainties over the Chinese economy and geopolitical risks from North Korea are still pressuring our economy,” she said at a meeting of economy-related officials and lawmakers. “The economic situation inside and outside our country is more serious than ever. If we do not take extraordinary measures there are concerns growth and employment will contract in the second half of the year,” The supplementary budget will be spent on stimulus measures including a big retail spending drive, rebates on appliances, a tax incentive to replace older diesel cars, and additional unemployment benefits for shipbuilding workers.

The extra budget will be mostly funded from a surplus in tax revenue for the first half of the year, avoiding the need to sell more treasury bonds and run up additional government debt.

Equities cautiously inched up after the announcement as an extra budget had been widely expected, given South Korea’s soft economic growth. Shares were up 0.4 per cent while the won rose 0.8 per cent against the dollar helped partly by offshore factors. “This looks like the finance ministry just pushed the ball over to the Bank of Korea again,” said Stephen Lee, an economist at Samsung Securities.

“What I’m a bit concerned about is that tax revenue going forward might not be as great as it was in the first half of the year...We might

mer vice president of government and legal affairs for the KLM unit of Air France-KLM Group. “This is a way to split the baby.”

it couldn’t compete.

Delta blamed heavy competition from the Gulf airlines for its decision last fall to cancel a route from Atlanta to Dubai.

Operational impact The decision doesn’t affect operations by the three Gulf carriers in the US. The US airlines argued the subsidies and other benefits, outlined in a 55-page investigative report, allowed the three Gulf airlines to buy new fleets of international wide-body aircraft and fly routes regardless of their profitability.

The US industry has largely pulled out of certain areas such as the Middle East and India, saying

Gulf airlines The Gulf airlines countered that the three largest US airlines are engaging in protectionism, and that they have received their own government subsidies, including debt forgiveness in the bankruptcy process. The spat occasionally has turned nasty.

Qatar Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said his airline’s new Doha-to-Atlanta route would “rub salt in the wounds” of Delta.

— Bloomberg News

MAKINGA POINT: Akbar Al Baker, chief executive officer of Qatar Airways Ltd. — Bloomberg file picture

US economic growth slows in first-quarter First-quarter GDP growth has now been revised up by six-tenths of a point since the advance estimate was published in April.

The economy grew

Park Geun-hye. — Bloomberg file picture

at a rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter

face some difficulties later if the Brexit aftermath on exports and capex is worse than expected.”

Lee said the Bank of Korea may face pressure to cut interest rates again after it lowered them to a record low 1.25 per cent to bolster economic growth earlier this month. Finance Minister Yoo Ilho said last week a supplementary budget would have to be ratified before mid-July to have maximum effect. Lawmakers in both ruling and opposition parties favour the extra budget.

Reflecting more difficult conditions inside and outside the country, the finance ministry lowered its growth forecast for this year to 2.8 per cent from the 3.1 per cent projected in December last year.

Inflation for 2016 was also downgraded to 1.1 per cent from 1.5 per cent forecast previously.

The extra budget comes as the latest buffer against possible fallout from the corporate restructuring of the country’s struggling shipping and shipbuilding firms.

Earlier this month, the government and central bank said they would create an 11 trillion won fund to support two state-run banks most exposed to these industries. — Reuters

GDP GROWTH: Gross domestic product increased at a 1.1 per cent annual rate, rather than the 0.8 per cent pace reported last month, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday in its third GDP estimate.

— Bloomberg file picture

WASHINGTON: US economic growth slowed in the first quarter but not as sharply as previously estimated, with gains in exports and investment in software partially offsetting weak consumer spending. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased at a 1.1 per cent annual rate, rather than the 0.8 per cent pace reported last month, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday in its third GDP estimate.

First-quarter GDP growth has now be revised higher by sixtenths of a point since the advance estimate was published in April. The economy grew at a rate of 1.4 per cent in the fourth quarter. Economists polled by Reuters had expected first-quarter GDP growth would be revised up to a 1.0 per cent rate.

There are signs the economy has regained momentum in the second quarter, with retail sales and home sales rising in both April and May, even though business spending continues to struggle and job growth has slowed.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told lawmakers last week

that data pointed to “a noticeable step-up” in GDP growth in the second quarter. The Atlanta Federal Reserve is currently estimating second-quarter GDP rising at a 2.6 per cent rate. When measured from the income side, the economy grew at a 2.9 per cent rate in first quarter and not the previously reported 2.2 per cent pace, reflecting upward revisions to corporate profits.

Economic growth in the first quarter was constrained by a strong dollar and sluggish global demand, which crimped exports.

Output was also hampered by businesses’ efforts to reduce an inventory overhang, with a further drag coming from lower oil prices, which have sparked deep spending cuts on equipment.

Economists also believe the model used by the government to strip out seasonal patterns from data is not fully accomplishing its goal. The economy has underperformed in the first quarter in five of the last six years.

The government said early this month its review found inconsistencies in the manner in which

monthly source data are utilized in the compilation of quarterly GDP estimates. It said the review had also uncovered issues related to revision policies and practices “that prevented the most recent seasonal adjustments from being applied to historical time series.”

The government said beginning in mid-2018, it planned to produce estimates of GDP and its major components that are not seasonally adjusted. These will be released together with the seasonally adjusted GDP estimates.

In the first quarter, business spending on software, research and development was revised to show it rising at a 4.4 per cent rate instead of falling at a 0.1 per cent rate. Business spending on equipment fell at an 8.7 per cent pace as opposed to the 9.0 per cent rate reported last month. Overall, business spending sliced off 0.58 percentage point from first-quarter GDP instead of the previously reported 0.81 percentage point.

Export growth was revised to show a 0.3 per cent rate of increase instead of the previously report 2.0 per cent pace of con-

traction. With imports subdued, that resulted in a smaller trade deficit, which added 0.12 percentage point to GDP growth.

Growth in consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of US economic activity, was revised down to a 1.5 per cent rate from a 1.9 per cent.

The downward revision reflected weak spending on services such as transportation and recreation.

But with household incomes and savings rising, there is room for consumer spending to accelerate. Savings were revised up to $796.7 billion from $782.6 billion.

There was a minor revision to inventory investment. Businesses accumulated $68.3 billion worth of inventory, instead of the $69.6 billion estimated last month.

After-tax corporate profits increased at a 2.2 per cent rate in the first quarter, rather than the previously reported 0.6 per cent pace.

Profits tumbled at an 8.4 per cent pace in the fourth quarter, when they were held down in part by a $20.8 billion transfer payment related to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. — Reuters

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FEATURE

INSTAGRAM’S GROWING RISK OF AD OVERLOAD

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hoto-sharing app Instagram is growing up. The number of users has doubled in the past two years to 500 million, and Facebook has turned on the advertising spigot. More marketing messages are popping up in between photos, and shopping functions are in the works.

It’s a delicate moment for Facebook if it’s to turn Instagram into a major revenue generator. The risk is that, egged on by growth hungry investors, the companies push more ads too fast — wrecking the vibe that attracted users in the first place. All social networks face this dilemma: Look at Snapchat, which is just tiptoeing into advertising, or Twitter, whose user growth has stalled. How these young social networks manage this issue will go far to determine which ones will survive.

Facebook is essentially asking investors to take it on trust that it will navigate this path to monetization successfully. But a company known for relentlessly tracking user behavior is being too reluctant to share that intelligence with investors. More disclosure on advertising and engagement would help build confidence. Remember that this is an industry which has irritated a huge chunk of its users, as the growth of ad blocking software shows.

At the ad industry’s annual confab in Cannes, France, Facebook and Instagram executives promised they would get the balance right, and cited their regular use of control tests, where the company compares the behaviour of users exposed to ads with those who aren’t.

But they wouldn’t provide details.

The need for that is critical. Instagram, with its photos and videos, is the digital marketing showroom with perhaps the most potential, apart, perhaps, from Facebook itself.

Fashion brands like Asos and Dior love the app and have much staked on its expected expansion into e-commerce via a “Buy Button.”

Facebook doesn’t say how much of its $19 billion of advertising revenue in the year through March came from Instagram (which only started taking ads from all comers in September). About 200,000 businesses advertised on Instagram as of February, up from hundreds in the prior six months. Research firm eMarketer estimates Instagram will generate $1.3 billion, or 15 per cent, of Facebook's US mobile ad revenue in 2016.

From a cursory glance at the app, it’s clear Instagram has increased the number of ads between photos of your niece’s birthday and shots from Beyonce’s latest concert. It’s not clear, though, how much more room there is to increase the so-called ad load. Over at Facebook, the percentage of ads in a user’s feed has hit 10 per cent, and it’s unlikely that growth will continue. Instagram will one day reach that saturation point, too.

For now, Instagram says isn’t worried by ad overload and there are no signs users are spending less time on the site or posting fewer selfies and the like.

But it’s hard for outsiders to tell if they should be reassured by that. Facebook continues to add users and the company says people spend more than 50 minutes a day using its main social network, Instagram and Messenger. Yet 80 per cent of Instagram’s new users in the past year came outside the US — meaning growth in its biggest market wasn’t that much better than Twitter.

The only social network enjoying similar love on mobile is Snapchat. But one wonders if its youthful audience posting ephemeral videos with oddball filters is merely enjoying the honeymoon before ads come ruin the fun. Snapchat users spend roughly 10 minutes a day with the app, according to Cantor Fitzgerald, compared with Instagram’s 6.4 minutes. Advertisements will do that to you.

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‘Waffer Ma Kia’ offer to conclude on July 7 A golden opportunity beckons everyone to make the most of the incredibly powerful offer from Kia

MUSCAT: Kia’s big savings offer, ‘Waffer Ma Kia’ is offering some incredible deals to customers.

“We are offering 0% interest for two years loan and 2.99% interest rate for more than two years to five years deals to customers, and lots more,” said a spokesperson.

However, the offer is going to end soon, on July 7, to be precise.

“I would say that those who wish to make the most of this offer should grab their favourite Kia from the showroom closest to them,” the spokesperson remarked. “Apart from the above mentioned benefits, there is a cash gift up to OMR1,600 on every Kia purchased along with a 30,000km service package. A full year’s comprehensive insurance for Oman is available on the vehicle, which can also be opted in a different package. Every customer also gets a chance to win in a grand raffle of

OMR5,000 in cash.

“In addition to all this, there are four raffles of OMR1,000. And finally there is the ‘Cash for Fuel’ or the assured Scratch N Win coupon of total worth of OMR26,000,” the spokesperson concluded, while reiterating “We should make the most of it by going for it early.”

The personal touch given by Kia is to offer a toll free number to customers 22-31-41-51. If anyone gives a missed call on this number, they will be told all they need to know about ‘Waffer Ma Kia’ offer.

There will be no charges.

“The offer is truly something to get excited about,” said an enthusiast, “It means that I will be able to

save big, so as to spend more with my family.”

A world-class brand which is also the fastest growing, Kia has been chosen from amongst Top 50 Global Green Brands by Interbrand. It is fitted with fuel-efficient engines that offer an ECO mode drive for optimum fuel efficiency.

Kia has also been declared No.1 in Quality by none other than JD Power IQS study 2015 (amongst Mass Brand, US & Autobuild, Germany) & Ranked with 5 Star Crash Safety Ratings Globally.

Hence, a golden opportunity beckons everyone to make the most of the incredibly powerful offer from Kia - such an opportunity

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Kia Motors Corporation (www. kia.com) – a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart – was founded in 1944 and is Korea’s oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. Over 3 million Kia vehicles a year are produced in 10 manufacturing and assembly operations in five countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering around 150 countries.

Reliable International Automotive (RIA), the distributor for Kia in Oman provides a rewarding ownership experience for customers. Excellent product attributes and unmatched facilities easily ensure their absolute satisfaction, every mile of the way.

No wonder then that Reliable International Automotive has been ranked amongst the top Kia distributors worldwide and has been honoured with prestigious accolades including the ‘Good Partnership award, ‘Family Like Care’ Service award’, and ‘Kia ‘Distributor of Distinction’ award.

The prestigious ‘Kia Award for Overall Excellence and Outstanding Performance’ amongst Kia distributors worldwide was bestowed most deservingly.

“You can like us on www.facebook.com/kiaoman and follow us on @kiaoman Twitter for the latest happenings on Kia in Oman,” invited the spokesperson.

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RCC, Bahja association implement ‘Iftar Saem’ MUSCAT: RCC, in association with Bahja Omani Association for Orphans, implemented ‘Iftar Saem’ by the widows at the Ramadan tent of Bahja association.

This project is one of the aims achieved by the continuous efforts made to enhance the role of RCC as a socially responsible institution and it seeks to support various categories of the society, says a press release.

‘Iftar Saem’ is considered as a form of social solidarity. It reflects

the interest and keenness of the company to support the human programmes and charity projects.

This project aims to support the widows and orphans, help these families improve their style of living, spread the culture of free business and self-dependence, create source of income for the families and for the people capable of working, who search for establishing productive projects and contribute in supporting development process.

M U S C AT G UJA R AT I S A M A J

Blood donation drive MUSCAT: Muscat Gujarati Samaj (MGS), Gujarati wing of Indian Social Club, conducted annual blood donation drive recently at Temple Hall, Darsait.

Central Blood Bank of Oman visited the premises and collected blood from the 115 donors who came voluntarily to donate blood for the noble cause, says a press release.

Chandrakant Chothani, the convener, said this kind of social service is being done by the Samaj for last four decades. He also expressed his sincere thanks to one and all who had participated in the event and extended special thanks to the committee members for their efforts to arrange this annual event.

REACHING OUT

Izki’s Al Ahli sports team distributes Ramadan boxes from KR Group

Berger Paints focuses on energy efficient practices MUSCAT: Improving energy efficiency is all about incorporating small and simple changes in the daily routine but its significance shines through when the corporate sectors decide to follow that route.

As part of its corporate social responsibility, Berger Paints has been taking steps to involve its employees to think of ways to conserve resources.

Recently, Berger Paints organised a two-day energy conservation event at its mega-sized Sohar facility that covers an area of around 50,000 sq. metres. The objective was to increase awareness, motivate the staff to conserve energy and increase their involvement in Berger Paint’s ‘E-save’ initiative through interaction and group activities, says a press release.

During the interactive session, many employees were surprised at what they could do on a dayto-day basis that could influence their energy costs to a large extent.

One such example is that using a laptop rather than a PC can save up to 50 per cent of energy. To ac-

commodate the employees’ ideas, a suggestion box was made from a reused jet pump. Four of the company’s employees were picked up for best e-save suggestions to improve performance at the factory.

Among these were Issa Al Jabri and Shafiqul Islam, both of whom suggested that the chilling line should be turned off while machines are not in use. Further suggestions that showed merit were submitted by Ahmed Al Salhi and Gangadhari, who proposed that machines be turned off during break time and that air blowers be rationalised in Effluent Treatment Plant (used to safely discharge dirty water).

The E-Save initiative aims primarily at the sensitive use of energy in various aspects.

Eliminating energy wastage can be done as simply as switching off appliances when not in use, or by setting air conditioner temperatures to 25 degrees, which studies have shown preserves up to 20 per cent of electricity than when set at lower temperatures. Transi-

tion from CFLs to LED bulbs also greatly reduces wastage due to its superior longevity.

While sharing saving tips, Berger Paints itself focuses on driving energy savings in their factory through optimisation of equipment and lighting specifications. The Energy Conservation Pledge was also taken by the company and trees were planted around the factory.

When asked about the idea behind this project, P. K. Raj, the general manager of Berger Paints stated, “Needless to say, energy conservation is a worldwide concern. We, at Berger Paints, decided to dedicate time to focus on this aspect as any step that reduces the environmental footprint makes good business sense. Our goals are not very ambitious but if we can get the staff into the habit of making some changes, we have made a start.” Having taken the first initiative, Berger Paints hopes to make this an annual practice, continuing to reduce carbon footprint and work towards a better future.

MUSCAT: Al Ahli sports team from the Wilayat of Izki took the opportunity to reach out to the most needy people, less privileged members of the community during the holy month of Ramadan.

To address this needs achieve this initiative, every year the team volunteers to distribute Ramadan food supplies provided

by Khimji Ramdas (KR) Group, says a press release.

Mahmood Al Tobi, chairman, Al Ahli sports team, said, “Our aim is to provide active continued support to the Izki community through various social activities around the year. We take pride in reaching out to families and members of our community in the different areas of the wilayat particularly in special times like the holy month of Ramadan.”

“Khimji Ramdas has been our strong supporter during Ramadan. We wish them well and look forward to their commitment to building a strong future for the

people of Izki,” he added.

Large companies like Khimji Ramdas have shown interest and commitment to playing a significant role in adopting and developing the communities in various wilayat including Izki through their constant contributions to social initiatives.

From supporting Al Ahli sports team to organising and hosting the Izki Festival to con-

tributing in spreading joy during special events like the holy month of Ramadan, KR has shown keenness to develop and integrate the capabilities and competencies of people through its structured social responsibility initiatives. Each year the KR Group initiates various support channels for the Izki community that spans a wide cross-section of socio-economic sectors.

H O LY M O N T H

CCE organises annual Iftar MUSCAT: CCE organised its annual Iftar ceremony at Al Hail campus, through which the college aims to exchange Ramadan cultures and traditions among the different Muslim communities in the college.

Each community participated presenting different traditions related to the holy month through the traditional uniforms and various Ramadan dishes from each country, making Iftar a unique cultural forum, says a press release.

CCE organises Iftar for staff of the college every year, in addition to other various charitable activities undertaken by the col-

lege during the holy month. The college through this aims to create an affection, intimacy and fellowship atmosphere among all the employees, which in turn will strengthen their relation-

ships and inform staff of different nationalities and religions on the importance of holy month as one of pillars of Islam and learn about other faiths and traditions of Islam and Muslims.

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ROUND-UP Subaru launches host of exciting Ramadan offers For the 2016 Ramadan offer, the brand, going by its logo – the cluster of six stars; packs six irresistible offers promising joy and peace of mind for six long years

MUSCAT: Increase your happiness manifold this Ramadan as Subaru brings you the offer of a lifetime for the blessed month of sharing happiness and joy.

With Subaru, happy surprises never come small, and for the 2016 Ramadan offer, the brand, going by its logo – the cluster of six stars; packs six irresistible offers promising joy and peace of mind for six long years. The Subaru Ramadan promotion offer is valid until July 31, says a press release.

Go with any of the iconic Subaru models; the Impreza, Legacy, XV, the Outback or the Forester and you get 6 years free 1GB mobile internet per month, 6 years in-house finance plan @ 3.29 per cent flat per annum interest, six years/100,000km periodic maintenance services, six years unlim-

ited mileage extended warranty, six years free roadside assistance as well as six years vehicle registration for free.

In addition to these benefits, the Subaru Ramadan promotion also offers free insurance, up to OMR500 cash-as-gift (that can be used as part of down payment), exchange bonus up to OMR200, guaranteed trade-in buy backup to 45% of the value within 3 years, along with guaranteed trade-in buy back bonus of OMR200.

Anil Dua, managing director of OTE commented: “Built to add joy to your life, Subaru cars are made avant-garde in every aspect: from design, to safety and technology. Our Ramadan promotion now makes it easier

for fans of Subaru to own the car of their dreams. This is the best time to buy your Subaru.”

The Forester is a compact SUV designed with an active lifestyle in mind. Right from the re-designed interior, every featureof the Forester is thoughtfully placed to be right where you need it, and when you need it. With high-quality materials and durable design, the Forester is set to make tasks simpler, and driving more comfortable.

For the ultimate urban lifestyle, is the XV; a smaller SUV with an exciting new look, a confident connection to the road, and lively driving feel that you can only find in a Subaru. There’s little that can get in your way with the XV. The Outback is a good option for

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families, especially those who enjoy the occasional outdoor adventure. With Spacious and comfortable interior with generous cargo capacity; excellent visibility; good off-road ability; many advanced safety features available, and top safety scores, the station wagon is for those who seek fun in every walk of life.

In the world of family sedans, Subaru Legacy has gone from being a niche player to a genuine contender. Roomy, comfortable and efficient, the Legacy scores over others by offering all-wheel drive as standard. An appealing design wrapped around a voluminous interior peppered with the latest infotainment and driver-assist technology, Subaru’s Legacy sedan for 2016 is the consummate family 4-door. The Legacy’s 4-cylinder engine is both peppy and fuel efficient, and then there is also the smooth and even powerful 6-cylinder for those who prefer potent passing power.

The most ultimate hatchback, Impreza melds family-car functionality with the rough-weather capability of standard all-wheel drive. With a confident driving experience, technology that keeps you connected, and a striking appearance, the Impreza makes it all look easy, on good days and bad.

The OTE Group represents Subaru in the Sultanate of Oman and is supported by a nationwide network of showrooms and service centres for its customers.

The models currently available in Oman are Impreza, Legacy, XV, Forester, Outback and WRX, in a wide range of variants.

H I G H P E R F O R M A N C E B ATT E RY

Eint Automotive to be sole distributor of Emtrac Plus batteries MUSCAT: A leader in automotive aftermarket, Eint Automotive, a successful division of WJ Towell group, has an ongoing mission to bring to Oman products that are always a notch higher than all others in the market.

Eint Automotive has partnered with the Indian battery manufacturer and brings Emtrac Plus Batteries and will be the sole distributors for Emtrac Plus Batteries in Oman, says a press release.

Emtrac’s high performance battery with its patented SilvenX alloy confidently allows an extended warranty period of 18 months to its users unlike the conventional 12 months warranty by its competitors. As opposed to the standard warranty of just 12 months by other industry players in Oman, Emtrac gives an additional 6 months warranty protection thereby also becoming a value for money alternate.

Along with being long lasting, these zero maintenance batteries have a host of other advantages. Emtrac batteries fare high on heat tolerance and vibration resistance which means they work flawlessly even in the harshest climate, roughest terrain and

other extreme conditions like in the Sultanate. Emtrac also boasts of the highest cranking power as well as the highest reserve capacity as compared to other batteries. Extremely low corrosion with time enhances the battery’s ability to go longer.

Emtrac batteries also work to lower water consumption.

Emtrac’s credentials are validated by the brand being pioneers in various segments in their industry. Their success is due to their unrelenting focus on innovative engineering, a deep-rooted commitment to research & design and the promise to deliver customer-focused products.

“The secret is that the Emtrac Batteries, are the only type of batteries that contain the patented SilvenX alloy; and as the baseline goes, that’s what gives it the power to ‘last long,” said Shajahan Azeez, Business Unit head, Eint Automotive, PLB Division. “We are confident that our customers will find this battery highly beneficial and are also pretty certain that Emtrac will very soon become a preferred choice in the market due to its long life and extended warranty.”

PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITY

Grand Iftar in Sohar promotes harmony Times News Service SOHAR: One of the blessings of Ramadan is increased interaction between communities, leading to better understanding and communal harmony, which was the highlight of the grand Iftar dinner hosted by Chaudhary Muhammad Aslam, managing director of Shaheen Al Jabal Co. and founder chairman of Pakistan School Sohar’s governing body, at Royal Garden Hotel.

Chaudhary Shaukat Ali, Counsellor at Embassy of Pakistan, was the chief guest while senior journalist Shahzad Raza and Mian Muhammad Munir, chairman of Pakistan Social Club Oman, were the guests of honour.

Shaukat Hussain, PSC director and chief organiser of PSC Ramadan Cricket Tournament 2016 in Sohar, was invited as a special guest. A local Omani dignitary, Sheikh Issam bin Salim bin Marhoon Al Mamri and A. H. Raja, vice-chairman of PSC were also present among the guests.

The proceedings started with the recitation from the Holy Quran.

Prominent Urdu poet Qamar Riaz paid homage to Prophet Muham-

mad (peace be upon him) by reciting his beautiful Na’at, followed by Zafar Iqbal Butt, who presented a Na’at in his melodious voice.

The host Chaudhary Muhammad Aslam, who is a well-known Pakistani industrialist and has been in Oman for the past four decades, welcomed the guests. In his speech he highlighted the role played by community members in promoting social and cultural causes.

Special mementos were presented to Chaudhary Shaukat Ali, Shahzad Raza, Mian Muham-

mad Munir, Shaukat Hussain and Qamar Riaz in recognition of their meritorious services to Pakistani community in Oman.

The chief guest also addressed the gathering and thanked the hosts for organising a well-managed and memorable grand Iftar dinner. He appreciated the organisers for inviting a large gathering of Pakistani and Omani guests from various parts of Oman.

The event was conducted by Fahad Nawaz Cheema. The organising team of the event was headed

by Chaudhary Shehzad Aslam.

Muscat Finance makes Ramadan donation in aid of Muttrah charity MUSCAT: In keeping with its longstanding tradition of supporting charitable causes during the holy month of Ramadan, Muscat Finance – the Sultanate’s first non-banking finance company – made a donation of OMR1,000 towards the activities of the Muttrah Charity Team, a group of young volunteers well-recognised for their philanthropic activities directed at underprivileged families in the wilayat.

A cheque for this amount was presented by Faisal Mohammed Al Yousef, chairman of Board of Directors of Muscat Finance to Sayyid Ahmed bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Wali of Muttrah.

Welcoming the gesture, the wali applauded Muscat Finance’s sense of responsibility towards the local community in the form of funding support for charitable initiatives, says a press release.

The contribution builds on an energetic corporate social responsibility programme that characterises Muscat Finance’s commitment to the upliftment of communities in which it operates. Beneficiaries of past gestures by the reputable nonbanking finance company have included recognised charities and aid organisations, social organisations, sports centres and educational institutions.

Commenting on its most recent gesture, Faisal said, “This Ramadan we decided to reach out to a charity that is doing some incredible work in aid of economically disadvantaged families in the Wilayat of Muttrah.

“The contribution closely aligns with our commitment to the wider community under our annual CSR programme.

“Our budgetary allocation to CSR has been ramped up this year to help aid a number of worthy causes, including the early detection and treatment of cancer and funding support for youth sports clubs, among other charities across the Sultanate.”

SUPPORT

GAC sponsors Mitsubishi Cup Football Tournament 2016 MUSCAT: In its most recent show of support to sports, and in order to continue promoting a healthy and social lifestyle during the holy month, General Automotive Company (GAC), the official distributors of Mitsubishi vehicles in Oman, has for the third consecutive year sponsored the Mitsubishi Cup Football Tournament 2016.

The month-long tournament, organised by the Shat Al Arab Team from the Wilayat of Seeb, will be held at the Wadi Al Awami Football Field and will see 20

teams from Seeb and Bausher vie for top honours. The final match will be held under the auspices of Hilal Al-Sarmy, member of the Shura Council as the representative of the wilayat of Seeb, says a press release.

Manoj Ranade, GM of General Automotive Company said, “At GAC we have always focused our efforts towards driving awareness and promoting sports in the country. We also place great emphasis on youth development, having sponsored several sport events and youth teams

across the country in the past. Furthermore, sponsoring a tournament for a sport as popular as football not only helps further promote the sport but also helps us engage with fans and the community on a more personal level. As such we are honoured to sponsor this tournament and on behalf of GAC I would also like to commend the Shat Al Arab Team on successfully organising a tournament of such scale.”

The tournament, which kicked off early Ramadan, is currently in its group stages with each of the

20 teams split into four groups of five teams. The top two teams in each group with the most points at the end of the group stage will then move on to quarterfinal stage.

“Each of these teams are extremely talented and I believe it’s going to be a tough fight all the way to the top. On behalf of GAC, I would like to wish all the teams and players participating in the tournament the very best of luck in their upcoming matches and we are looking forward to a very entertaining finals in July,” added Manoj.

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New Mercedes-Benz SL now even more dynamic

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A particularly eyecatching feature of the new SL is the revised front end:

Lulu celebrates Qaranqashow

the standard, unique diamond radiator grille extends downwards

MUSCAT: The new MercedesBenz SL is a top performer in a wide variety of disciplines, says a press release.

“For more than 60 years now, the Mercedes-Benz model range with the “SL” acronym has enthralled sports car fans around the world.

The new Mercedes-Benz SL is a top performer in a wide variety of disciplines: an elegant roadster for relaxed, comfortable cruising or a dynamic coupé for sporty trips on winding roads. Few cars can draw on six decades of heritage with such a clear eye to the future,” said Dirk Fetzer, vice president & director of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East & Levant.

Exterior design The Mercedes-Benz SL has always been athletic and aesthetic at the same time. A particularly eye-catching feature of the new SL is the revised front end: the standard, unique diamond radiator grille extends downwards. Two power domes accentuate the long, drawn-out bonnet. Adding to the unmistakable new appearance of the SL is the new standard-fit LED Intelligent Light System with headlamp housing extending far to the outside. The sporty silhouette is emphasised by the enlarged cosmetic air outlets with wing-like chrome inserts in the dynamic, broad vehicle wings and the exterior mirrors positioned on the beltline.

The rear end points to the high driving dynamics of the SL. The basis for this is the sense of width created by the large track gauge, accentuated by the AMG rear apron with side air intakes.

Brilliant blue and designo sel-

enite grey magno are available to choose from by way of new colours, plus the range of light-alloy wheels in the size 48.3 cm (19 inches) has also been extended significantly.

Interior design The lavishly appointed interior covers every wish: the standard scope includes sports seats in nappa leather with optimised lateral support and model-specific upholstery layout, multicontour function and seat heating. Carbonfibre trim and the analogue clock in IWC design highlight the highperformance roadster’s special standing. Comprehensive individualisation of the interior is possible with the broad selection of leather finishes and trim elements.

The colour saddle brown is new in combination with nappa leather and exclusive nappa leather.

The three-spoke sports steering wheel has a magnesium structure and features an ergonomic grip area and a high-quality finish. The wheel rim has a flattened bottom section, and silver-coloured steering wheel shift paddles enable manual gear changes to be made.

Lovingly designed details such as the analogue clock adorn the centre console. Its new graphic design is based on the instrument cluster. Depending on the transmission mode selected by dynamic select, the media display presents dynamic driving data: longitudinal and lateral acceleration (in a Gforce cross) or torque and output.

Intelligent Drive As standard in the SL 500 comes the active brake assist, known as collision prevention assist plus in other model series. In addition to radar-based proximity warning and braking assistance by adaptive brake assist, this active brake assist system carries out autonomous braking to reduce the danger of rear-end collisions. If the driver

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fails to act when a risk of a collision is detected, despite the warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the intermittent audible alert, the system will initiate automatic braking. This significantly reduces the vehicle speed.

At low relative speeds, this intervention may be sufficient to prevent a rear-end collision with slower-moving or stationary vehicles. Also as standard in the SL 500 is the driving assistance package with stereo camera and in some cases new as well as improved functions. For optimum visibility on country roads and motorways, when cornering and on bends, the standard-fit LED intelligent light system automatically adapts to all light and driving conditions.

The five functions of the LED intelligent light system include motorway mode, cornering light function, camera-based active light function, roundabout light function and also the enhanced fog light function.

Comfort furnishing SL fans also appreciate the sports car icon on account of its high suitability for everyday use. With the facelift, comfort furnishing have been improved even further. These include operation of the electrohydraulic vario-roof. If when opening or closing the roof the vehicle has to move off due to the traffic conditions, the process which was started when at a standstill can be continued up to a speed of approx. 40 km/h. Equally new is the automatic boot separator. If the separator is in the upper position for increased boot capacity, it automatically moves down when the top is opened.

Conversely, the automatic boot separator returns to the upper position as soon as the boot flap is opened. A further practical detail in the boot is the loading setting the roof stowed in the boot can be

swung upwards by approximately 25 degrees at the press of a button. The Keyless-Go Convenience package includes remote closing of the boot lid as well as Hands-Free Access. With this, the lid opens or closes automatically after making a kicking motion with the foot beneath the rear bumper.

When it comes to ambient lighting, Mercedes-Benz has opted for LED technology and has extended the colour range: in addition to solar red, the colours polar blue and polar white can also be chosen. One of the highlights is ambient lighting with projection of the brand logo.

Alternatively there is another option available in the guise of Active Body Control with curve tilting function. ABC reduces body movements when moving off, braking and cornering. The spring struts of the ABC suspension are adjusted to the respective driving conditions via so-called plunger cylinders. The dampers only have to eliminate wheel vibrations and can be set up in such a way as to ensure comfort without losing any of the sportiness.

Lighter and stiffer The latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL takes the meaning of the well-known abbreviation “SL” – Super-Light – literally at its word. Here for the first time Mercedes-Benz has implemented an all-aluminium bodyshell as part of large-scale series production.

Only relatively few components are made using other materials.

High-strength steel tubes are integrated in the A-pillars to increase the safety.

The aluminium bodyshell weighs around 110kg less than if it had been produced using steel technology. The aluminium structure is not only lighter, but also superior in terms of rigidity, safety and comfort.

MUSCAT: Lulu Hypermarkets in Oman celebrated Qaranqashow across all its outlets with great fervour in the middle of the blessed month of Ramadan, says a press release.

Qaranqashow, a time-honoured Omani custom celebrated on the 14th and 15th day of the holy month of Ramadan, not only marks the middle of the blessed month, but is also a unique practice to motivate and encourage young children to observe fasting.

The event is one of the tradi-

tional Omani heritage activities that children celebrate by going around the village and singing special rhythms for sweets or money.

In the past, children used to carry shells and beat them against each other while singing.

Qaranqashow is said to resemble the sound of the clashing shells.

For Lulu, Qaranqashow was a small step to keep alive Oman’s culture and tradition with the active participation of children and families.

‘ L E T U S M A K E T H E M H A P P Y ’ C A M PA I G N

Haya Water presents gifts to children at Royal Hospital MUSCAT: Haya Water, as part of its initiatives towards society, has recently carried out ‘Let us make them happy’ campaign.

This campaign simply aims at visiting sick children in Royal Hospital and present gifts to them. It also included some artistic and cultural events that brought happiness and joy to children admitted in the hospital, says a press release.

Eng. Hussain bin Hassan AbdulHussain, CEO of Haya Water and the team in-charge of the campaign distributed in-kind gifts, eidia (small amounts of money given to children during

Eid holiday) to admitted children in different wards such as the cancer ward, internal medicine and surgery.

Hanan bin Yousef Al Balushi, Corporate Communication manager commented on this event by saying that Haya Water always dedicate time and efforts to enrich communication with various groups of society. Haya Water also appreciates the tangible and intangible support to this campaign that was devoted by its staff which has contributed to the success of this event. This humanitarian initiative aims to bring happiness and joy to children.

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Perfect time to own a Lexus with a bouquet of Ramadan benefits In Oman Lexus has 12 vehicles for enthusiasts to choose from. They include the IS, ES, GS, GS F, LS, CT200h, NX, RX, GX, LX, RC and RC F

MUSCAT: Lexus enthusiasts have much to cheer about with Lexus announcing the much awaited Ramadan offer – free service six years / 60,000km (1 year / 10,000km service interval), 6 years unlimited mileage warranty and free insurance (conditions apply.

Visit showroom for details).

The perfect time to own a Lexus is now! Across the Lexus range you will witness the next level of technology, design, performance and safety and when combined with a highly personalised and prompt service delivered by the friendly Lexus staff, you will certainly de-

light yourself with one of life’s most fulfilling experiences, says a press release.

“At Lexus we are constantly focusing on the needs of our customers and addressing them with suitable offers,” said a representative from Saud Bahwan Automotive.

“As you will see 6 years / 60,000km free service is an offer element introduced for the first time ever.

Our customers are well aware of the lengths Lexus goes to for customer satisfaction and this is just one example. We are confident that with an outstanding offer like this many customers will have a huge reason to cherish Lexus luxury for a long time.”

In Oman Lexus has 12 vehicles for enthusiasts to choose from.

They include the IS, ES, GS, GS F, LS, CT200h, NX, RX, GX, LX, RC and RC F. The pulsating Lexus IS200t is powerful. Powered by a new 2.0-litre petrol turbo engine – with innovative D-4ST fuel injection technology for both fuel economy and instantaneous torque – the Lexus IS 200t sports sedan delivers 207 hp @ 6,400 rpm and 25.7 kg-m/4800 rpm torque.

The Lexus ES is equipped with a lot that many would want out of their luxury vehicle. It is quiet,

has a well-crafted cabin, a plush ride and commendable performance from a powerful, nearly silent engine.

The GS200t sports an exceptionally smooth 2.0-litre turbocharged teamed with an eightspeed automatic transmission.

The turbo engine delivers 241 hp and 35.7Kg.M of torque, giving the GS200t outstanding all-around performance and efficiency. The GS200t is equipped with the latest features and technologies that will enhance your every drive.

The GS F is a four door sports

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sedan. A near perfect blend of distinctive luxury with sports car values, the Lexus GS F has a 5.0L V8 Engine, unique bodywork and a chassis tuned for high performance. This luxury sports performance sedan is endowed with superior power and performance to surpass expectations.

LS is complemented with many exceptional improvements including three world firsts, no less than 15 Lexus firsts, and a host of technical innovations and features.

The LS line-up is equipped with a 4.6L, V8 engine and come with 8-speed automatic transmission.

The CT200h broke new ground for Lexus, introducing the brand to a younger generation of highly discerning customers. They, too, quickly discovered the refinement and driving pleasure that characterize the progressive luxury inherent in every Lexus.

The turbocharged NX combines the expertise of racers within the engineering team and the impeccable touch of Lexus luxury through an exciting and sporty design to set a new benchmark in the automotive world.

The five-seat Lexus RX350 is a midsize luxury crossover SUV equipped with that’s offered in one well-appointed trim level.

The Lexus GX460 is perfect for families who seek no-holds-barred adventure on their days off, yet also desire an easy-driving, comfortable and versatile luxury SUV for the work week.

The LX570 possesses under its hood a 5.7-litre V8 engine that delivers the punch and towing power demanded in this segment.

The RC is truly a unique highperformance machine that emphasises the attraction of a luxury two-door vehicle. Producing power output per litre second only to the LFA supercar in the Lexus range, the RC signals the next evolution of Lexus powertrain engineering.

The RC F has an all-new 5.0-liter 32-valve V8 engine that provides maximum power at higher engine revolutions than previously possible. The engine is Lexus’ most powerful V8 engine, with 12 per cent more power than the IS F engine on which it is based.

Lexus enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the Lexus showroom to make the most of the Ramadan offer. In Oman every Lexus vehicle comes with special benefits and privileges such as 6 years unlimited extended mileage protection and Lexus Prestige Club Card that offers 24 hours on-road assistance from AAA.

PROMOTION

Bank Muscat Tadhamun CSR initiative reaches beneficiary homes in Dakhiliyah MUSCAT: Bank Muscat’s Tadhamun corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan reached beneficiary homes in the governorate of Dakhiliyah.

Reiterating the bank’s dynamic ‘Let’s Do More’ vision and values of accountability and partnership, the Tadhamun convoy of vehicles carrying the bank’s employees and volunteers distributed basic electronic home appliances to beneficiary families identified by the Ministry of Social Development.

The distributions will be carried out across Oman through the holy month along with Eidiyah provided to beneficiary families as a gift from the bank’s employees, says a press release.

Bank Muscat has lined up a series of programmes under the banner of ‘Ramadan Al Kheir’ to benefit different segments of society during the holy month of Ramadan. In the third leg of the Tadhamun programme, basic electronic home appliances and Eid gift were distributed to beneficiary homes in the wilayats of Nizwa, Bahla, Al Hamra, Adam, Samayil, Bid Bid, Izki and Manah in the governorate of Dakhiliyah, providing them with

an opportunity for a better quality of life. The objective of the CSR initiative is to address the requirements of beneficiary homes which do not have basic home appliances.

The Tadhamun initiative is a

fine example of the public-private partnership launched by the bank in association with the Ministry of Social Development to strengthen the hands of beneficiaries. Through the Tadha-

mun programme, the bank seeks to reiterate its dynamic vision, striving to reach out to different segments and ‘doing more’ for society as a whole.

Committed to sustainable development, the bank utilises every opportunity to reiterate partnership in building the nation by creating opportunities for individuals and communities to grow and prosper. The bank works closely with local communities with the aim of improving living standards in a manner that complements the national economy.

Bank Muscat is a pioneer of CSR activities in the banking sector in Oman. Over the years the bank has implemented several initiatives benefiting various segments of society. The Tadhamun programme underscores the bank’s commitment to complement the government’s efforts in social responsibility and thereby strengthen the hands of low-income segments across Oman. Reflecting the corporate ethos, the bank seizes every available opportunity to channel resources for creating sustainable, positive changes in communities by investing in their welfare to equip them for a better life.

MOCK BRANCH

BankDhofar inaugurates integrated branch for customer services training

MUSCAT: In line with its customer-oriented business approach that focuses on providing best banking experience to customers across Oman, BankDhofar recently inaugurated a full-functional mock branch to train staff on the best global banking practices.

Dr Khalid Salim Al Hamadani, head of Learning & Development at BankDhofar said: “The mock branch is a real bank branch that we transformed into a practical learning venue for our staff. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology to provide a semi realistic

learning environment, based on real life scenarios, cases and simulations that replicate the day-today branch operations.”

Meanwhile, the bank celebrated the graduation of the first batch of trainees at the new venue where they learnt different techniques and acquired necessary knowledge on world-class customer service practices.

The comprehensive programme was divided into theoretical and practical parts including in-class sessions and on-the-job assignments, says a press release.

“We at BankDhofar strongly

believe in continuous training and talent development throughout staff career cycle in order to achieve our organisational goal.

Our vision is to be the best bank in the Sultanate and the Gulf in terms of customer experience, and we can only achieve it through enhancing our staff performance at all levels,” added Dr Al Hamadani.

Staff learning and development is one of the key pillars in the bank’s operational strategy.

The combination of a clear vision of bank’s executive management, the comprehensive operational strategy that revolves around best

international banking practices, the commitment to community development and the contribution to the growth of the national economy placed BankDhofar on top of the list of best banks in the region.

Aspiring to be the best bank in the Sultanate and the Gulf, BankDhofar is committed to provide customers with the best banking experience through a diverse range of unique products and services. Today BankDhofar is one of the fastest growing banks in the Sultanate, with a strong presence in corporate and retail banking, investment and project finance.

Lulu announces 4th Dream Drive winners MUSCAT: In continuation with its objective of surprising and rewarding customers, Lulu Oman announced the fourth set of winners of its popular ‘Dream Drive’ promotion. The draw results were announced by the officials of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in the presence of the Lulu management at the Salalah outlet. The next draw will be held on July 4, says a press release.

The fourth draw saw Kaula Salim Al Gajeri drive home the fourth of the 6 brand new Land Rover Discovery Sports SUVs. Other winners also took home amazing gifts products from Ikon. Sreenivas B.V was lucky to win the cooking range, Aniamma Daniel won the washing machine, Aseela Mohd Ahmed won the air cooler, Adil Mohammed Al Maghraby took home the smartphone and Fatima Al Saad won the 3D Air Fryer.

Under the promotion, which will run till July 13, customers receive a coupon for every OMR10 purchase at any Lulu store across Oman. With every coupon, shoppers will have the opportunity to win a grand prize of six Land Rover Discovery Sports SUVs and a range of other exciting home essentials from Ikon.

Commenting on the win, one of the winners said, “I’m lost for words as this is the first time that I’ve ever won anything.

For me, this reward from Lulu is an ideal way to start the festival season. Lulu has always been our family’s preferred shopping destination because of its customerfriendly approach, unmatched quality of products and services and the unique shopping experience it provides. When it comes to hassle-free shopping for us, it’s only at Lulu.”

Speaking on the promotion, Shabeer K. A., regional director – Lulu Oman said, “It’s always a pleasure to see some very happy faces, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.

We have launched this offer as part of our constant endeavour to recognise and reward our valued customers with the best for shopping experience at Lulu.

We congratulate all the winners

I’m lost for words as this is the first time that I’ve ever won anything. For me, this reward from Lulu is an ideal way to start the festival season.

Lulu has always been our family’s preferred shopping destination because of the unique shopping experience it provides A winner and thank them for making the contest a huge success. With two more draws left, Lulu aims to keep the excitement going alive throughout the holiday season.”

Lulu has become a symbol of quality and trust and a part of everyday life in Oman, which certainly sets it apart from the rest. With about 16 outlets in Oman, Lulu has become the preferred shopping destination for customers seeking a whole new shopping experience.

Lulu caters to the needs of numerous customers everyday, offering an exceptional shopping ambience that integrates every conceivable need of consumers under one roof. For Lulu hypermarkets, this promotion is another way to reveal its commitment towards building a world-class shopping experience.

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FORM GUIDE OF THE EIGHT QUARTERFINALISTS

With eight teams remaining at Euro 2016, below is a guide to the form of the quarterďŹ nalists, looking at their strengths and weaknesses...

TALKING STRATEGY: Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach Joachim Loew and players during training. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reuters

NO TRAUMA

about Italy, says Loew The Germans, who are four-time world champions and

continental crowns, have always lost to Italy in World Cups and Euro knockout rounds, including in the 1970 World Cup last four, the 1982 World Cup ďŹ nal, a 2006 World Cup semiďŹ nal and a Euro

EVIAN: Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dismal record against Italy in major tournaments is not a source of trauma for the world champions, who will face their international nemesis in the Euro 2016 last eight, coach Joachim Loew said on Tuesday.

The Germans, who are fourtime world champions and have also won three continental crowns, have always lost to Italy in World Cups and Euro knockout rounds, including in the 1970 World Cup last four, the 1982 World Cup ďŹ nal, a 2006 World Cup semiďŹ nal and a Euro 2012 semiďŹ nal.

The 2012 defeat was under Loew and was especially bitter, with the Germans, favourites at the time, exiting the competition following a 2-0 loss to the Italians. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have never beaten them in a tournament but we have no Italy trauma,â&#x20AC;? Loew said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do not rate the past too much. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are now a different team.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all cold coffee. A fresh espresso is better and I hope it tastes better on Saturday,â&#x20AC;? he said, taking a sip from his own coffee.

Italy advanced to the last eight

FULL OF CONFIDENCE: Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head coach Joachim Loew

addresses a press conference. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AFP

with a 2-0 victory over holders Spain on Monday.

Loew, who led Germany to the 2014 World Cup title, said his players, who beat Italy 4-1 in a friendly in March, would be fully ďŹ t and rested when they faced the Italians in Bordeaux. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fear them. We know what we can do and if we do it then we have a good chance to win it,â&#x20AC;? said the coach.

Germany went through to the last eight with a comfortable 3-0 win over Slovakia but Loew said not too much should be read into that victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think emotions from the outside are running pretty high. We were almost written off after our 0-0 (group match) against Poland. Then we win 3-0 and everything is great. Okay, we did it well ... but with all due respect for our opponents, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think that this victory was the measure for winning the tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we need now is humility and modesty. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep the bar low, the ball on the ground. I have a good feeling for the weekend but we need to improve.

What we have been playing is not enough to win this tourna-

ment; we have to get better.â&#x20AC;?

Golden goal Germany coach Joachim Loew will not be celebrating the 20th anniversary of his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golden goal over the Czech Republic in the Euro 1996 ďŹ nal, having heard the story far too many times from its scorer Oliver Bierhoff.

Asked whether there would be any celebrations or even a cake for current Germany team manager Bierhoff, who scored both goals in their 2-1 victory over the Czechs, Loew was quick to say: No, no.

There wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will be happy if I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear that story on Thursday as he constantly keeps telling it,â&#x20AC;? Loew said on Tuesday, amid loud laughter from reporters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will be avoiding him on that day.â&#x20AC;?

The short-lived golden-goal rule that ended any extra time once a goal had been scored in the additional 30 minutes gave Germany their third and last of three European titles in England 20 years ago on June 30.

The golden goal was abandoned after two editions of the tournament. - Reuters

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Lukas Podolski critical of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stupidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; expanded format PARIS: Germany forward Lukas Podolski has criticised the new 24-team format for the European Championship, labelling it â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stupidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as it created a great deal of confusion among the players.

European soccerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s governing body UEFA have added eight places to the ďŹ nals tournament since it was last hosted in 2012, when only the top-two sides from the four groups advanced straight into the quarter-ďŹ nals.

The expansion means four of the best third-placed teams joined the top-two from each of the six groups in the Round of 16 and Podolski believes sides have

FRANCE The French team has made it through to the last eight thanks in a large part to the performances of two of its key forwards -- Dimitri Payet and Antoine Griezmann. Two late goals in his ďŹ rst three tournament matches propelled Payet into the limelight and a solid performance against Ireland in the last 16 shows that he remains vital in orchestrating Les Bleusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; play. Despite scoring a goal in the group stage, Griezmann appeared lost and jaded after a gruelling season at Atletico Madrid.

However, two goals and a man-of-the match performance against Ireland after being pushed closer to striker Olivier Giroud gives him a launch pad potentially to become the star of Euro 2016. Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest concerns remain at the back. Patrice Evra has struggled at left back and the makeshift centre-back partnership of Laurent Koscielny and Adil Rami, while not really tested, has also not convinced. Sevilla man Rami has been shaky in particular and his suspension for the quarter-ďŹ nals could actually be a positive for the hosts. The absence of midďŹ eld dynamo and newcomer Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Golo Kante may also hurt Didier Deschampsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defensive unit after he ďŹ lled the holding role over the ďŹ rst four games as if he had been playing at international level for many years.

GERMANY Central defenders Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels have delivered despite suffering injuries late in the season, with Hummels missing the start of Euro 2016. The German defence has now kept four clean sheets, and they are the only team not to have conceded a goal in the tournament so far. Toni Kroos is capping a Champions League-winning season with Real Madrid and has taken over the playmaking role from the injured Bastian Schweinsteiger. He is the ďŹ rst port of call for defenders and beautifully distributes the ball across the entire pitch, reading the game like no other player in the Germany team. The frontline has been a disappointment with neither Mario Goetze nor Thomas Mueller ďŹ nding the back of the net so far. Defenders Boateng and Shkodran MustaďŹ have scored and coach Joachim Loew deployed his only out-and-out forward, Mario Gomez, midway through the group stage. Gomez has scored scored twice to repay his managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trust.

Youngster Joshua Kimmich at right back and Julian Draxler on the wing have laid claims for regular starting spots with their outstanding performances so far.

have also won three

2012 semiďŹ nal

BELGIUM Belgiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament began with a 2-0 defeat by Italy, which prompted almost immediate recriminations, which included a round of clear the air talks between coach Marc Wilmots and his players. Since then they have begun to live up to expectations with the midďŹ elders Kevin de Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Axel Witsel shining in recent games.

Striker Romelu Lukaku, who bore much of the criticism after spurning chances against Italy, has continued to lead the attack and looked sharp.Toby Alderweireld and Thomas Vermaelen have marshalled a defence that has not conceded in their last three games with the imposing Thibaut Courtois largely untroubled in goal. Yannick Carrasco had been the ďŹ rst choice for the right-hand side of the attack but lacked impact and was replaced for the last game against Hungary by Dries Mertens. MidďŹ elder Mousa Dembele has battled with injury but could yet make his mark as Belgium, helped by a kind draw, look a strong bet to go all the way to the ďŹ nal.

Lukas Podolski.

been forced to wait too long to discover who their opponents were in the knockouts stages. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The group stage was a little bit strange, because UEFA did some stupid things with the system. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about the smaller teams, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the decisions. Some teams waited three days in the camp for a decision,â&#x20AC;? Podolski told reporters in France. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You lose the ďŹ rst two games and you still have a chance to get through to the next round. So it is a bit confused but for us, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter.â&#x20AC;?

Germany, face Italy in a mouthwatering quarterďŹ nal showdown in Bordeaux on Saturday. - Reuters

ICELAND After coming second in their group and pulling off the shock of the tournament by sending England crashing out in the second round, Iceland are performing well beyond the expectations of everyone but themselves. Whatever weaknesses they may have are kept well-hidden and their high-energy defence, led by Ragnar Sigurdsson, has been rock solid, with a lot of credit also going to those further forward for what is truly a team effort. Winger Birkir Bjarnason has also caught the eye with his tough tackling, precise passing and tireless running, and he is

often a key outlet when Iceland need to hold on to the ball late in the game. The star of Icelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show, however, is undoubtedly Swedish coach Lars Lagerback, who has infused his side with a level of organisation and self-belief that will have convinced them that they can complete another upset when they face hosts France in the next round.

ITALY A hallmark of Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national teams over the years has been their sturdy defence and that has been the case at Euro 2016 where they have conceded just one goal so far in the tournament. The chemistry and understanding between the Juventus quartet of keeper Gianluigi Buffon and defenders Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, has made them almost impenetrable at then back. Coach Antonio Conte has also brought out the best in players such as forward Eder, who had scored one goal in 14 league appearances after joining Inter Milan on loan from Sampdoria in January, but has looked transformed for the national team. He scored a magniďŹ cent solo effort against Sweden that ensured Italy ďŹ nished top of Group E and it was his free kick that led to their opener against Spain in the last 16.

Italy have also been boosted by the performances of AS Romaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experienced midďŹ elder Daniele De Rossi, with the 32-year-old rolling back the years to pull the strings against Spain.

POLAND Polandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s route to the last eight has been down to a robust defensive effort with their misďŹ ring strikers posing little threat upfront. Adam Nawalkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team have let in just one goal all tournament, an outrageous bicycle kick by Switzerlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Xherdan Shaqiri in their last-16 tie which they eventually won on penalties. It was only the second game this year in which they have conceded. But at the other end, hitman Robert Lewandowski, the leading scorer in Euro 2016 qualifying with 13 goals, has only mustered two attempts on target in the tournament, both in the last match. Polandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s captain did coolly dispatch the ďŹ rst penalty in the shootout though, and the scintillating form of Kamil Grosicki on the left ďŹ&#x201A;ank should provide more chances for the striker to break his duck in open play. Poland, who have found the net three times in four matches, have scored two goals fewer than any other of the quarterďŹ nalists.

PORTUGAL Portugalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign has centred around Cristiano Ronaldo who has been both hero and villain and often seems to be an overbearing presence on his team mates. Ronaldo rescued them in their ďŹ nal group game against Hungary, scoring twice to earn them a 3-3 draw and also set up the late winner over Croatia in the second round. But his insistence on taking every free kick has caused them to waste precious attacking opportunities. The Portuguese have yet to put in a really convincing performance and all four of their games have been drawn after 90 minutes. Yet, with Nani showing ďŹ&#x201A;ashes of inspiration, the unpredictable Ricardo Quaresma playing the jokerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role and a very kind draw, they could yet go all the way to the ďŹ nal, just as coach Fernando Santos has predicted.

WALES Wales have been propelled into the last eight on the shoulders of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most expensive player Gareth Bale, whose three goals helped them top their qualifying group and made him the tournamentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joint top scorer. It was also Baleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superb low cross that was turned into his own net by Gareth McAuley to secure a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland in the last 16. The midďŹ eld axis of Liverpoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Joe Allen and Arsenalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aaron Ramsey have also performed an excellent job in providing a stable foundation and feeding Bale. The only doubt remains whom manager Chris Coleman chooses to lead the forward line with Sam Vokes, Hal Robson-Kanu and Jonathan Williams having all started matches at the tournament.

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IT’S ALL STARTING TO CLICK FOR PORTUGAL, SAYS NANI

Pogba yet to live up to France’s expectations

MAN BEHIND THE HOSTS

It was a different story at the start of the year when Pogba humbly took

Deschamps — France’s best weapon

his mother, Yeo, to a glitzy FIFA gala.

Wearing a flashy, gold-flowered jacket, the Juventus player looked proud to feature in the governing body’s World XI alongside players such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

PARIS: The day Euro 2016 kicked off, Paul Pogba’s youthful face featured on the front page of L’Equipe, flanked by pictures of France’s all-time greats Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane.

It was the French sports daily’s way of illustrating just how much the host nation was expecting from the 23-year-old midfielder — maybe too much.

A couple of weeks later and Pogba has shown only glimpses of his talent on the pitches of France, with some people starting to wonder whether he was worth all the hype.

“Is Pogba the world’s most over-rated player?”, former England captain turned pundit Gary Lineker tweeted after Pogba again looked ordinary in France’s laboured 2-1 win over Ireland for a place in the quarter-finals.

It was a different story at the start of the year when Pogba humbly took his mother, Yeo, to a glitzy FIFA gala. Wearing a flashy, goldflowered jacket, the Juventus player looked proud to feature in the governing body’s World XI alongside players such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Pogba was fresh from a scintillating season in which he had scored 10 goals to help Juventus win a domestic double and go all the way to the Champions League final, his heroics earning him the right to be granted the number 10 shirt once graced by Platini.

“I have played with some great young players but Pogba is the best

Unlike Platini or Zidane, Pogba in not a true playmaker, and nor is he a genuine defensive midfielder. Similar in many ways to Patrick Vieira, fondly remembered

by France and Arsenal fans, he needs space to express his rare mix of athleticism and skills to the full

young player layer I have ever seen,” former Juventus ventus and Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo said at the time.

Unlikee Platini or Zidane, Pogba in not a true playmaker, and nor is he a genuine nuine defensive midfielder.

Similar in many ways to Patrick Vieira, fondly remembered by France and Arsenal fans, he needs space to o express his rare mix of athleticism ism and skills to the full.

Rarely convincing Highly successful uccessful at club level with four Serie ie A titles under his belt, he has rarely ely been entirely convincing for France since earning the first of his is 35 caps in a 3-1 win over Georgia in March 2013, even if he was named med the 2014 World Cup’s best young player. l “Paul, of course, can play better than that,” France coach Didier Deschamps said after substituting Pogba in his side’s opening 2-1 win over Romania at this tournament. “I’m not going to be too hard on him but his potential is such that he can contribute more than he showed tonight.”

Deschamps, who dropped Pogba to the bench for Les Bleus’ second game against Albania, still has to figure out what is the best position for his versatile player, recent outings suggesting it could be on the

left side of midfield.

It is not only Deschamps who is frustrated with Pogba, so are the French fans who have never had a chance to watch him at club level since he was only 16 when he left the renowned Le Havre academy for Manchester United before moving to Juventus in 2012.

Lineker’s comment suggested Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, was being greedy to ask for more than 100 million euros for his player, who is reportedly be-

ing courted by both Manchester United and Real Madrid.

With a quarter-final tie against Iceland approaching on Sunday, Pogba has little time left to stamp his authority on Euro 2016 the way Platini and Zidane did at the 1984 European Championship and 1998 World Cup respectively.

“I’m not worried,” said France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris. “Great players often wait for important moments to show their class.” - Reuters

PARIS: France’s ultimate weapon at Euro 2016 is probably not the scoring instinct of Antoine Griezmann nor the set-piece artistry of Dimitri Payet but rather the obsession with winning of a diminutive grey-haired man with a twangy voice.

Les Bleus have yet to deliver an entirely convincing performance in the tournament but coach Didier Deschamps has done everything right so far, making shrewd tactical changes and raising that famous voice with perfect timing.

“I had to shake the trees,” Deschamps said when asked what he had done at halftime to wake up his sluggish team for a 2-1 win over Ireland in the round of 16.

Deschamps’s masterstroke was to bring on speedy winger Kingsley Coman for holding midfielder N’Golo Kante at the start of the second half, pushing Payet further wide and Griezmann closer to Olivier Giroud up front. The result was a Griezmann double for a place in the quarterfinals.

It was not the astute coach’s first telling move in the competition. When France laboured in a 4-2-3-1 formation in the first half of their group game against Albania, he was quick to react, sending on Paul Pogba and reverting to a 4-3-3 formation which eventually wore down Albania’s defence for a 2-0 last-gasp win.

Deschamps, whose pragmatic approach is not unlike that of 1998 World Cup-winning coach Aime Jacquet, was decisive even before the tournament, carefully handling a tricky situation.

The coach left out Karim Benzema after the Real Madrid striker was embroiled in an alleged blackmail scandal and did not even

consider Franck Ribery after the Bayern Munich forward hinted he could be willing to come back.

“My aim was not to pick the best 23 players but to go for a group capable of going very far in the tournament together,” Deschamps said after naming his squad.

Tireless midfielder Deschamps’s influence on the team has a lot do with the resume of his playing career. Neither exceptionally talented nor particularly glamorous, the tireless midfielder with leadership qualities captained France to their 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 triumphs.

“My game was never spectacular so I had to compensate with other things,” said Deschamps, who also wore the armband when Olympique Marseille won the Champions League in 1993, not to mention a lot of other silverware.

As a coach, Deschamps has some way to go before collecting as many trophies but he has already demonstrated he could be successful in that role as well.

“The fact he has won everything going is the advantage that he brings us,” said Payet.

Deschamps, who has kept tinkering with his squad since the finals started, faces another headache before Sunday’s quarterfinal against Iceland with defender Adil Rami and holding midfielder Kante both serving suspensions.

Sunday’s game will determine whether the tournament is a success or a failure for France, French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet having set a place in the last four as the minimum goal. - Reuters

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NO DISHARMONY BEFORE ICELAND BLOW, SAYS DEPARTING HODGSON C O M M E N TA RY

Iceland’s win over England was the greatest sensation

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here’s one thing I wish to say before talking about the Euro championships in France: I deeply regret the news that Lionel Messi has declared he no longer wishes to play for Argentina’s national team. My only explanation is that something must have happened, otherwise you don’t simply stop playing for your country at the age of 29. In any case, it is a shame, also for the many fans who will no longer see him playing for Argentina, and even though his presence in the team never was enough to win a title.

Turning to the European championships, things have developed in a way that I hoped would not. We, the highly-touted Germans, must play Italy in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

We have never had any luck against them in the big tournaments.

Four years ago, in the Euro semifinals, we were beaten 2-1. Goalkeeper Oliver Kahn said at the time: “You can lose against Italy without even noticing it.”

That’s the way it happened this time in the Final 16 round for Spain, who four years ago had beaten Italy 4-0 in the final.

The hulking defender Giorgio Chiellini shocked the Spaniards with a quick goal to take the lead. And by all appearances Italian trainer Antonio Conte surprised his colleague Vicente Del Bosque with his offensive strategy.

The same players who previously had mainly played defensively suddenly became attackers. And I was amazed that Italy, as the oldest team in the tournament (average age of over 31 years), was able to keep up the pace to the very end and that they even made it 2-0 in the final minute on a goal by Graziano Pelle.

I feel bad for the Spaniards. After a series of two European titles (2008 and 2012) and the World Cup title (2010), an era is coming to an end.

The FC Barcelona players looked tired and burned-out, even though they started the tournament strongly and Andres Iniesta seemed to be in his best form ever. But the signs of fatigue were already starting to show in the 2-1 loss to Croatia, and were even more apparent against Italy.

Germany’s advantage is that the team is younger and appears to be much fresher. This time, despite our poor tournament record against Italy, I believe the Germans will win out against the experienced

‘Never wake me up!’

Iceland’s national football team take what is likely their

Italians.

There have been a number of surprises elsewhere.

Probably nobody was betting on a quarterfinal matchup between Poland and Portugal. The Poles so far have not been really convincing, not even counting the penalty shoot-out victory against Switzerland. It’s different with the Portuguese, who knocked out Croatia, one of the favourites.

Even though they were somewhat lucky with the 1-0 winning goal shortly before the final whistle. But no matter: If all the other players alongside Cristiano Ronaldo can raise their game, then they can beat Poland.

Nobody thought Wales would make it through thanks only to an owngoal by the rather harmless Northern Ireland.

The Welsh team is riding along on the momentum produced by their superstar Gareth Bale. But in the quarterfinal against Belgium, I expect a clear victory for the Belgians, who keep improving from match to match and who have two of the best players of the tournament in Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne.

Iceland, meanwhile, has achieved more than just mere victory. Their 2-1 win over England is the greatest sensation in the history of the Euros! I had not expected England, with their young team, to play a great tournament, but this loss is a debacle, a humiliation for the English.

The resignation that trainer Roy Hodgson in all fairness announced afterwards will have further repercussions. By contrast, the Iceland players will remain heroes forever back home. In 100 years’ time people will still be talking about this match.

All the same, I believe that France, Iceland’s next opponent, remains the top favourite in this tournament with their home field advantage.

I have rarely seen such a perfectly-executed header such as that of Antoine Griezmann of Atletico Madrid.

That equaliser against Ireland was world class, and his goal a few minutes later to put France ahead was virtually the logical consequence. I expect to see France in the semifinals -despite Iceland’s enthusiasm which, as we have seen, can move mountains. - dpa

biggest scalp ever after eliminating England and setting up a quarter final tie against France

REYKJAVIK: Underdogs Iceland scored a new triumph at Euro 2016, generating an enthusiastic roar from thousands of fans in the North Atlantic country’s capital.

A huge screen showing the match was set up at the Arnarholl venue, a hill in the centre of the capital Reykjavik that boiled and bubbled like one of the country’s many geysers after the final whistle, with Iceland winning 2-1 over England.

“We are going to Paris! I can’t believe my own eyes. Never wake me up! Never wake me up from this crazy dream! Boo like you want, Englishmen! Iceland is going to Stade de France,” gushed football commentator Gudmundur Benediktsson.

“France versus Iceland. You (England) can go home! You can leave Europe! You can leave to wherever you want! England 1-Iceland 2 in Nice, and the adventure continues. And this adventure will probably never end,” he continued.

England might have underestimated Iceland, analysed defender Ragnar Sigurdsson, one of Iceland’s goalscorers.

“We were confident all the time but they thought it would be easy.

I felt that they looked down on us,” he told Siminn sport after the win.

England’s exit was painful considering that Iceland is a country of 330,000 people — about the population of Premier League champions Leicester City.

The upset means that Iceland extended their stay in France.

Iceland fans scrambled to book flights to the upcoming match against the French hosts.

The online site of budget airline Wow Air crashed late Monday amid twice as visits compared to last week when Iceland qualified to the knock-out stages after defeating Austria.

Meanwhile, carrier Icelandair said it was pulling out the stops to fly as many customers as possible to Paris. “We have three flights a day but they will probably be full shortly. Then there are other ways,” Icelandair spokesman Gudjon Arngrimsson told the online edition of the daily Morgunbladid.

A fan told public broadcaster RUV: “Everyone wants to go to France to support our lads, it’s that simple.”

Iceland coach, Lars Lagerback, a Swedish national who took over Iceland in 2012, extended his impressive run against England, a team he has never lost to also as

SMILES SAYS IT ALL: The celebration mood of Iceland fans reflects the ecstatic atmosphere. – Reuters

British media decry ‘clueless’ England LONDON: England’s newspapers reacted with outrage to the country’s 2-1 defeat to Iceland at Euro 2016, condemning the performance as “clueless” and “confused” and pouring scorn on departed manager Roy Hodgson.

“They lacked leadership from Roy Hodgson here. They lacked composure. They lacked guile. They lacked a Plan B and Plan A was hardly inspiring,” wrote Henry Winter in The Times on Tuesday.

“The lacking were deservedly sent packing by a more intelligent, committed, organised Iceland. Europe will not miss this England.”

Goals from Ragnar Sigurdsson and Kolbeinn Sigthorsson in Nice on Monday were enough to lead tournament debutants Iceland to a quarter-final clash with hosts France, with the loss costing Hodgson his job.

British media held back nothing on Tuesday with the headlines proclaiming the loss as not only “embarrassing” but also “the ultimate humiliation.”

The Daily Mail’s Martin Samuel said Monday’s display was “as confused and ineffectual as any England have delivered at a major tournament to date,” and was more humiliating than the 1-0 World Cup defeat to the United States in 1950.

In the Daily Telegraph Paul

long-serving coach of Sweden.

“Our defence was really good. It was well-organised, everyone did their job, read the game. They used their heads and ran. Everyone was in the right position,” he summed up.

Co-coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Siminn sport that Iceland “grabbed the unique opportunity we got, and this will change our lives and take Icelandic football to

The headlines proclaimed the loss as not only ‘embarrassing’ but also ‘the ultimate humiliation’

Hayward blamed Hodgson for his muddled team selection, condemning the inclusion of Raheem Sterling, a player whose confidence, Hayward said, was “shot to bits”.

“At no stage did Hodgson seem clear about his best starting XI. Bringing on the eager and lively Marcus Rashford for five minutes at the end against Iceland was his final questionable act on a very long list,” wrote Hayward.

The failure of England’s players to even carve out a second-half chance was highlighted, with The Guardian picking out a woeful effort from Harry Kane, one of the players of the season in the Premier League.

“One moment typified England’s inadequacies

the next level.”

Goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson said the win was “epic.”

“Now we have to get ourselves back to the ground and prepare for the game against France. We want to go further and we go into every game seeking to win,” he said.

Although fireworks are banned in Reykjavík — and are barely visible due to the light summer nights

midway through the second half. England had a free kick 40 yards out and Kane insisted on shooting from an almost implausible distance, aiming his effort harmlessly wide and, again, attracting voluble dissent from the fans packed behind the goal,” it said.

The Sun was characteristically irreverent, describing the team as “Ice wallies” and criticising the performance of Joe Hart, who conceded his second soft goal of the tournament.

“It was Hart’s left hand which failed to keep out a Gareth Bale free kick and once again, same hand, same result,” wrote Charlie Wyatt.

The BBC’s chief soccer writer Phil McNulty said the players would need to take a look at themselves under a new manager. “The ultimate responsibility lies with the manager but, make no mistake, he was badly let down by players capable of so much better,” McNulty wrote.

“Hodgson will take the blame and has paid the price but these highly paid Premier League players should not escape criticism.”

Harry Redknapp, the former Tottenham Hotspur manager, wrote in the Daily Telegraph that he had no faith in the Football Association to appoint the right successor. - Reuters

this time of year on the northern latitudes — some fireworks exploded in the evening skies after Iceland’s victory. “A kind plea to the police — don’t arrest anyone, today it’s OK,” urged TV commentator Thorsteinn J Vilhjalmsson.

Come Sunday, it remains to be seen if more fireworks will be set off — in Reykjavik and on the field at Stade de France. - dpa

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016

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Murray downs fellow Brit Broady as Wawrinka wins Kyrgios, Serena and Kuznetsova advanced into the second round with contrasting verdicts at Wimbledon as some other matches stood suspended due to bad weather

LONDON: Second seed Andy Murray showed no mercy to fellow Britain Liam Broady as he launched his Wimbledon challenge with a straightforward 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 victory on Tuesday.

The day after British qualifier Marcus Willis, the world number 772, made the front and back pages by reaching the second round, 235th-ranked Broady was given the Centre Court spotlight but played a subservient role as Murray gave a masterclass.

Murray, the 2013 champion, had not faced a fellow Britain in 56 previous Wimbledon matches while two home players had not squared off at the All England Club for 15 years.

Murray admitted beforehand that it had felt ‘weird’ but it was business as usual once play began as he broke twice to pocket the opening set in 25 minutes.

Erratic Wawrinka Stan Wawrinka met stiff resistance from American teenager Taylor Fritz before he finally asserted his dominance in a 7-6(4), 6-1,

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HURRAH: Serena Williams reacts after winning against Switzer-

WINNING START: Andy Murray in action against against fellow Brit

land’s Amra Sadikovic. – AFP

Liam Broady. – AFP

6-7(2), 6-4 first-round victory.

The Swiss fourth seed was far from his best, with his groundstrokes uncharacteristically erratic, but his fearsome one-handed backhand and experience were enough to see off the 18-year-old making his tournament debut.

Wawrinka, who will play Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro in the next round, said he and other players needed to get used to grasscourt conditions. “I know if I can start to win few matches, I can be dangerous to go far,” he told reporters.

Easy for Serena Serena Williams is intent on defending her Olympic titles in Rio and finds it sad that several athletes will miss out on an “amazing” experience because of worries about the Zika virus.

The 34-year-old American, who won singles and doubles titles at London 2012, beat Amra Sadikovic 6-2, 6-4 in the first round.

“My experience has been really amazing at the Olympics. I really loved going out there and compet-

ing...standing out there and being an Olympic athlete,” Williams told reporters.

On Monday top Romanian tennis player Simona Halep said she might not make the trip to Rio, but had yet to make a final decision.

Williams, 34, and her older sister Venus, 36, are aiming for a fourth doubles gold in Rio after winning in 2000, 2008 and 2012. Venus also won singles gold in 2000.

In another women’s singles match Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova, the women’s 13th seed, beat Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki 7-5, 6-4 under a closed roof on Centre Court as weather threatened to play spoil sport with some matches cancelled.

Kyrgios powers through Australian 15th seed Nick Kyrgios outmanoeuvred Radek Stepanek in four sets on Tuesday, saying he could imagine a professional partnership developing with his opponent once the gritty Czech veteran finally hangs up his racket.

Kyrgios controlled much of the match as he moved Stepanek around with three quarter-pace groundstrokes fired deep into the corners.

But after faltering in a marathon third set tiebreak in which the Czech saved two match points, the Australian admitted he was relieved to come through in four.

“That’s a nightmare first round for anyone at Wimbledon. No one wants to play Radek here,” he told reporters after his 6-4, 6-3, 6-7(9), 6-1 win.

French duo Hoping for a sporting clean sweep, Richard Gasquet and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga carried the French flag into the Wimbledon second round with straight-sets wins over Britain’s Aljaz Bedene and Spain’s Inigo Cervantes.

Seventh seed Gasquet used his trademark backhand to good effect to see off the British number two 6-3, 6-4, 6-3, although both players pulled off strokes that were at times things of beauty during their

baseline rallies.

Tsonga, back in action for the first time after retiring from the French Open with a groin injury, shook off the cobwebs of a close first few games to beat the Spaniard, ranked 75th in the world, 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-4.

France started the tournament with 16 men in singles action, the most of any country and an Open Era record.

With the men’s final at Wimbledon and the climax of soccer’s European Championship in Paris both on July 10, the French will be hoping to scoop all the sporting silverware a week on Sunday.

Among the other Frenchmen gunning for a deep run on the grass, Jeremy Chardy overcame crowd pleaser Gael Monfils in a five-set epic on Monday.

Nicolas Mahut beat British wildcard Brydan Klein in straight sets, Gilles Simon defeated Serbia’s Janko Tipsarevic in four and 26th seed Benoit Paire overcame Croatian qualifier Franko Skugor in a marathon five-setter. — Reuters

CRICKET

Improved fitness has made me a better fielder, says India Test captain Kohli

Royal Challengers, OEC in semifinals MUSCAT: Royal Challengers and OEC reached semifinals of the NMC Cup MRI Ball Ramadan Cricket Tournament organised by the Oman Ind0-Pak Friends at the Azaiba Cultural Sports ground.

In the first match, Royal Challengers beat Sialkot XI by 5 wickets. Batting first Sialkot XI 53 for 4 in 8 overs (Waseem 25, Azeem 10, Sachin 2 for 17, Somu 1 for 8).

Royal Challengers in reply

scored 57 for 5 in 7.5 overs (Somu 24 not out, Nitin 10, Wasif 2 for 17). Somu Poojary was adjudged the man of the match.

In the second match, OEC beat Rajastan Royals by 6 wickets.

Rajastan Royals, batting first were all out for 27 with Zaheer of OEC scalping 3 wickets for 5 runs. OEC replied with 28 for 4 in 4.2 overs. Zaheer of OEC was named the man of the match.

NEW DELHI: India’s Test captain Virat Kohli says his whole outlook towards fitness changed after IPL 2012 and a healthier body has not only made him a better batsman but also an improved fielder.

Kohli is arguably the fittest Indian cricketer and as captain, he expects his teammates to cut no corners on their physical well-being.

At an event here today, Kohli recalled how he started paying more attention to his fitness.

“It was after the IPL in 2012.

Till then I did not focus much on the physical aspect. I never got into the minute details of fitness, things like what I need to eat from morning to night, how much I need to work out, how much I need to train. After that IPL, I started listening to my body,” said Kohli, whose next challenge is the tour of the West Indies starting next month.

The batting star said with his supreme fitness levels, he feels he can do anything on the field.

“I made a lifestyle choice (back in 2012). I wanted to explore a new side of my body to take me to the next level because I never wanted to be average. I wanted to best in

FITTEST INDIAN PLAYER: Virat Kohli at the launch of Stepathlon

Kids, a company on building a healthy lifestyle for children. – PTI

the world. So I always had that mindset but never had the physical ability (before 2012).”

The level Kohli has taken his fitness to was summed up aptly by India’s fitness trainer Shankar Basu. “Virat wants to be

the best athlete in the world,” he had said recently.

Kohli insists improved fitness has immensely helped his fielding and not just his exploits with the bat.

“When you become fit, you feel

you can do anything. I will give you one example. I was never a quick fielder. I was never willing to field in every position. But after becoming fitter, lighter and stronger, I overcame all those doubts I had (about fielding). Now it (staying fit, eating right) has become second nature to me,” he said.

His world has changed ever since be became a “fitness freak” and Kohli now wants the younger generation of India to pay more attention to health and fitness.

“If you look at some of the statistics (rising health problems in India), it causes fear in your mind. So I want to create awareness on fitness, the importance of staying fit and healthy. You would be able to do what you want to do only when you are feel fit from inside.

“I have never been as fit as I am today. It has worked beautifully for me. It has become a lifestyle choice for me. Even in off time, I watch what I eat. In fact, I get more excited about fitness, feeling good, being healthy than anything else.

That is probably because by body realises that fitness is what I would need after my professional career is done,” Kohli added. - PTI

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SPORTS Messi must carry on, says Maradona Maradona, captain of his country in the their second World Cup triumph in 1986, was among many leading personalities to speak out in support of Messi, who appeared badly affected by the FROM THE FILES: Lionel Messi with Diego Maradona in this picture

penalty shootout loss

from the past.

to Chile out in support of Messi, who appeared badly affected by the penalty shootout loss to Chile in New Jersey.

The 29-year-old Messi, a multiple trophy winner with Barcelona, has now been part of four final defeats with the national team, three in the Copa America and at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

“Messi must carry on in the national team... because he still has a lot to give, because he’ll get to (2018 World Cup hosts) Russia with chances of being world champion,” Maradona was quoted

BUENOS AIRES: World Cup winner Diego Maradona has called on compatriot Lionel Messi not to abandon international football after the Argentina captain announced he was quitting the national side following Sunday’s Copa America final defeat.

Maradona, captain of his country in the their second World Cup triumph in 1986, was among many leading personalities to speak

as saying in the Argentine daily La Nacion on Monday.

“He has to lean more on the lads who can help him take the team forward and less on those who say he should leave,” added Maradona, who played in two World Cup finals.

“Messi was abandoned and I don’t want to abandon him. That’s why I want to talk to him, to fight against all those who abandoned him,” said Maradona, who coached Messi and Argentina at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

A dejected Messi, who had said he

would swap his five world player of the year awards for one title with Argentina, told reporters after the match he was leaving the national team.

“In the dressing room I thought that this is the end for me with the national team, it’s not for me,” he said.

“I tried so hard to be champion with Argentina. Now I am leaving without having managed it,” he said after the defeat at the tournament hosted in the United States to mark the centenary of South America’s flagship competition.

There was a strong show of support for Messi when the team returned to Buenos Aires, with fans displaying banners at the airport saying: “Without you we’re nothing, don’t go Messi” and “Stay Messi, you’re the best”.

A call went out on social media for a demonstration to be held on Saturday at the Obelisco monument in the centre of Buenos Aires, a traditional spot for celebrating sporting victories, to urge Messi to reconsider.

President Mauricio Macri, a former chairman of Boca Juniors who was pictured watching Sunday’s match wearing an Argentina shirt, joined in the show of support for Messi with a message on Twitter.

“More than ever I feel a great pride in our national team. I hope the joy of seeing the best in the world will continue for many more years,” he wrote. - Reuters

Has Lionel Messi turned his back on Argentina for good?

BUENOS AIRES: As Lionel Messi collapsed to his knees and planted his forehead into the MetLife Stadium turf, it was hard not to feel some compassion for the Argentine forward.

Minutes earlier, the 29-year-old had missed a penalty in the shootout defeat to Chile in the Copa America Centenario final, reports Xinhua.

“For me, the national team is over,” Messi said, head bowed. “I’ve done all I can. It hurts not to be a champion.”

This was a reminder that for all his seemingly superhuman qualities on a football pitch, the Barcelona talisman is in fact a mortal being.

The difference for Messi is that pressure means carrying the hopes of a nation of 41 million people, and that criticism is strewn relentlessly across news portals and social media feeds, or shouted at him whenever he steps out in public. Before the final, the normally taciturn

Messi was sufficiently riled to post a message on Instagram in which he described the AFA as a “disaster”. In addition, Messi has had to endure constant and unfair comparisons with Argentina legend Diego Maradona, who recently said the Barcelona forward did “not have the personality to be a leader.”

In his brief exchange with journalists Messi hinted that Maradona’s comments had contributed to his decision.

“I think there’s a lot of people who want this, who obviously are not satisfied, as we are not satisfied reaching a final and not winning it,” Messi said. But is it fair to label Messi a choker? That would seem harsh in the extreme.

Two years remain until the next World Cup in Russia, when Rosario’s most famous son will still only be 31. Should he return, Messi still has time to rewrite his legacy. - IANS

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Tely FC beat Al Nahla to win Al Rehwan TPL football pennant MUSCAT: Tely FC lifted the Al Rehwan Thalessery Premier League (TPL) football trophy beating Al Nahla 2-1 in the final at .

Bousher Club.

After a goalless first half, Sarfarz of Tely FC found the net in the 20th minute of the game . But minutes latter Al Nahla found the equaliser when their star player Ajmal scored for them.

While it looked the match will proceed to penalty shootout, an error from the Al Nahla defence ended in a penalty kick for Tely FC

which was coverted by Jhamsi.

The TPL organised by the Stadium Brothers was played over the weekends for the last three weeks.

The matches was officiated by Hussain Abdullah Al Hasani, while Salih Thacher kept the stadium alive with his electrifying commentary. There were exhibition football matches for the under-15 boys and girls too.

Earlier in the semifinals, Ajmal scored a beautiful goal for Al Nahla to beat UTSC 1-0, while Tely FC beat Ponmanichi Sports Club

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Mixed fortune for Oman Engineering MUSCAT: Bombay Blues, Cheema XI won their matches in the MRI category, while Oman Engineering had mixed experience in the Omantel Ramadan Cricket Tournament organised by Pakistan Social Club at the PSM ground. Oman Engineering, while losing to Cheema XI in MRI category got the netter of Asfandyar XI in the Tape Ball Category.

Brief scores: MRI category: Bombay Blues 98 for 2 in 8 overs (Ravi 81 not out) beat Infoline 50 for 6 in 8 overs (Mohsin 2 for 3, Manoj 2 for 5) by 48 runs. Man of the match: Ravi of Bombay Blues.

Cheema XI 73 for 5 in 8 overs (Ifrat 29, Khurram 26) beat Oman Engineering 69 for

6 in 8 overs (Qamar 24, Imran 2 for 11) by 4 runs. Man of the match: Imran of Cheema XI Tape Ball category: Asfandyar XI 47 for 2 in 6 overs (Jamshed 21, Murtaz 2 for 9) lost to Oman Engineering 48 for 1 in 3.2 overs (Sufiyan 26 not out) by 9 wickets. Man of the match: Sufiyan of Oman Engineering.

UM SALAMA CHAMPIONS

Um Salama Pharmacy won the Underarm Cricket Tournament organised by Sakan Saka Cricket Club. In the final, Um Salama Pharmacy beat Wadi Kabir Big Baldiya Camp by 16 runs. Man of the final was Shoaib Kaka. The other awards went to Imran Kawchali (best batsman) and Shoaib Kaka (best bowler). — Supplied photo

by similar margin. The quarterfinals saw Al Nahla beat Teleboys 1-0, UTSC beat QFT 1-0, Tely FC beat Azaiba FC 3-1 and PSC beat Stadium Brothers 2-1.

Siraj Abdullah, Managing Director of Al Rehwan Contracting was the Chief Guest. Abdul Nassar, Area manager of Asia express, Zubahir, operation manager of Asia Express, Ranjan of Air Arabia and Dr Mujeeb of Amana Medical Centre were the guests of honour during the prize giving ceremony.

Afzal of Tely FC won the man of

the final, while Shahul of Smashers won the promising player award.

The other award winners were Shibili of Tely FC (top scorer), Harish of UTSC (Best Goalkeeper), Jhamsi of Tele FC (Man of the tournament), Ajmal of Al Nahla (man of the match in first semifinal) and Afzal of Tele FC (man of the match in second semifinal 2). The fair play award was presented to Cosmos team.

The sponsors were Al Rehwan Contracting, Asia Express, Food Lands, Air Arabia, Transfast, Print Plus and Amana Medical Centre.

CHAMPIONS: Tely FC celebrating triumph with guests. – Supplied photo

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SEA’S THE LIMIT Seawings has recently been given permission to land seaplanes at Muscat International Airport, creating direct and flexible air transfers from Muscat to the UAE’s city waterfront destinations

T

ired of the security regulations, long queues at the airport, and the erratic performance of the airlines on a short business visit and return from Dubai? For a short one hour flight from Dubai to Muscat, you need to be at the airport before two hours and have to be in the frustrating traffic for another two hours. For the business and high end leisure travellers, a new option has arrived as Seawings has launched its air taxi service to Muscat from its various locations in Dubai. Now you can choose a flight charter at your own convenient time where you and your companions will be treated to VIP service and a level of convenience and privacy not available anywhere except on a charter flight. You can take off from Muscat and land at a number of city locations in the UAE including water bays.

An aircraft charter gives you complete flexibility and convenience to fly when, where, and how you want. Seawings, the UAEbased seaplane operator, has launched an air taxi service in which you can charter flights between the business and leisure destinations in the UAE to Muscat and Qatar. Chartering a Seawings air taxi is very much like a traditional taxi. You can choose the pick up point, the departure time, and the destination. The only difference is you are travelling by air. Across the Middle East there are 27 landing locations to choose from, ensuring you travel city to city without getting delayed, according to the Seawings. With the ability to land on water, the seaplane can offer direct flights to various city locations in the UAE such as Abu Dhabi Corniche, Dubai Creek or Dubai Marina.

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According to the company, an air taxi isn’t subject to the same laborious processes as traditional aviation. You don’t need to arrive two hours before departure. There are no queues to get past security.

When the seaplane takes off the water, the airport is usually just a jetty. So you won’t spend 20 minutes having to navigate through a huge airport in search of the terminal gate. “Flexibility is one of our prime USPs as a traveller who is on a tight schedule would like to travel at his own pace. Easy access to the cities within a short span of time would be a close second. To wrap up the entire experience the seaplane journey itself is a unique proposition that is not available to the regular traveller as they are treated to the scenic beauty of the region while flying with us,” said Mithu Agarwal, commercial manager, Seawings.

Air Taxis can be booked online or over phone with the company’s sales team. Seawings operates a fleet of Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft. According to the company, these have been specially customised into amphibian aircraft, providing the flexibility to land on the water. Unlike the noise from a helicopter propeller, flying in a seaplane is serene, just a soft whirl coming from the engine. In terms of the flying experience, it’s very similar to travelling in an executive standard jet. Each air taxi service has space for nine passengers plus luggage, with spacious leather seats that provide padded comfort.

Bose headphones and blankets come as standard. “We land on water, so you can disembark directly into your destination. Whatever the reason for travel, a seaplane ensures you quickly and sublimely connect the dots,” said Agarwal.

You don’t need to be at an airport in the UAE for a flight to Muscat. You can take off from the waters of Dubai, the marina of Abu Dhabi, or dozens of other locations across the UAE. The destinations include water landing locations in all the Emirates, for example Dubai Creek, Abu Dhabi Emirates Palace, Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra, and Zighy Bay in Musandam. In addition, the company connects to most of the region’s airports, including Doha, Muscat, Bahrain, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.

However, currently Seawings flies to only Muscat International Airport in Oman besides Zighy Bay in Musandam. There’s no need to check in two hours before departure, no queues at security, and no waiting. Embark on the seaplane as it lulls in a harbour and travel by air to Muscat in under 90 minutes.

All charters are fully individualised and can operate anytime during daylight hours. According to Agarwal, the prices are completely dependent on the route being chosen by the guest. “An interested individual can send us an enquiry of the locations he wants to fly from and to and we will get back with the necessary quote of the travel enquiry. A traveller can choose any of our locations as we have flying approvals to all the mentioned destinations,” Agarwal said.

“Our rates to travellers are inclusive of all travelling and handling charges. We also have the facility to add road transfers, hotel accommodations and excursions in case guests would like a comprehensive holiday to be created.

We are definitely looking at increasing our operations in Oman as this region has a high potential for tourism in addition to the business traveller,” Agarwal added.

— shafeeq@timesofoman.com

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Capital Polyclinic 24707549 Badr Al Samaa Polyclinic, Ruwi 24799760/1/2 Capital Clinic, Seeb 24420740 Ceregem National Raak 24485633 Dr Harub’s Clinic 24563217 Elixir Health Centre 24565802 Emirates Medical Centre 24604540 1st Chiropractic Centre 24472274 Lifeline Hospital Salalah 23212340 International Medical Centre LLC 24794501/2/3/4/5 Kims Oman Hospital 24760100 24 Hrs Emergency 24760123 Lama Polyclinic, Sohar 26751128 MBD 24799077 Al Khuwair 24478818 Magrabi Eye and Ear Hospital 24568870 Muscat Private Hospital 24583600 Welcare Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, Al Khuwair 24477666 Al Hayat International Hospital, Al Ghubra 22004000, 94267068/97049520 Al Hayat Clinic, Al Hail 22009455

AIRLINE OFFICES Muscat Airport Flight information (24 hours) 24519456/24519223 Aeroflot 24704455 Air Arabia 24700828 Air France 24562153 Air India 24799801

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LIFESTYLE L I Location: 16°47’22.1”N 53°40’22.9”E

Breathtaking Beach Shat in Dhofar has the most dramatic and beautiful cliffs in entire Oman. Dare beyond the boundaries of the cliff to the dangerous steep descent through the wilderness. Continue by the woods and you will end up at this secluded beach far away down. The turquoise waters, sea birds, rounded pebbles, sugary sand with huge hills in the background, remind us of the beach in the DiCaprio flick ‘The Beach’. It is out of this world.

-Mohammed Shafeeqe

LEISURE

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Celebrate Summer with Your Loved Ones at Yas Waterworld

Emirates enhances its service to Dakar, Senegal

There’s something for everyone this season at the mega waterpark, with family-friendly games and activities taking place every weekend from Eid Al Fitr until Eid Al Adha

DUBAI: Emirates has announced that its service between Dubai and Dakar, currently operated by an Airbus A340-300, will be replaced with a Boeing 777-300ER from September 2, 2016.

The change to the larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will offer an enhanced onboard experience for Emirates’ Senegalese customers and those travelling to Dakar from across the airline’s network. The aircraft will be in a three-class configuration with eight private suites in First Class, featuring automated sliding doors for privacy, and fully inclined seats; 42 lie flat seats in Business Class; and due to its bigger size, 310 spacious seats in Economy Class. Passengers can discover the updated ice Digital Widescreen, offering over 2,500 channels of on-demand audio and visual entertainment including the latest movies, TV shows, music, audio books and games. Customers will also continue to enjoy the famous on-board hospitality from Emirates’ multinational cabin crew, including Senegalese nationals, as well as gourmet regionally inspired dishes with complimentary beverages. Emirates flight EK 797 departs Dubai every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 0750hrs and arrives in Dakar at 1400hrs. The return flight EK 798 departs at 1745hrs and arrives back in Dubai at 0745hrs. — lifestyle@timesofoman.com

Singapore Air to challenge Gulf carriers’ dominance

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here’s no better place for families this season than at Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi, as the waterpark gears up for a memorable summer packed with Eid festivities, as well as special shows, games and entertainment for guests of all ages to enjoy.

Kicking off the celebrations with the Eid Al Fitr holiday, the Emiratithemed waterpark is set to host family-friendly activities during weekends

throughout the summer months, and ending with the Eid Al Adha holidays.

Little ones are sure to be delighted as characters from IftahYaSimsim, the popular Arabic version of Sesame Street, stop by to meet their biggest fans. The summer party then continues with live music from DJs, along with a number of interactive games for the entire family to take part in such as ping pong, a limbo competition and a number of ‘minute to win

it’ timed contests. The park will also feature traditional Arabic drummers during the Eid holidays, adding another touch of Emirati culture to the festivities. Another reason for families to rejoice is the new Family Pass available throughout the summer.

This pass allows families of four or more to visit Yas Waterworld for only AED180 per person, while nannies and children under three years old can enter for free.

Together with its world-class features and amenities that include 45 exhilarating rides, slides and attractions, the award-winning mega waterpark is certainly the place to be for the entire family, as well as groups of friends to share and spend Eid and summer holidays together.

For more information or to purchase tickets online, please visit yaswaterworld.com —lifestyle@timesofoman.com

WITHIN WEEKS of India easing aviation rules, Singapore Airlines Ltd’s local venture is charting a course to take on carriers from the Middle East. It’s counting on a surge in international traffic from the world’s fastest growing major air-travel market.

Vistara, in which the city-state’s flag carrier owns 49 per cent, is considering buying or leasing wide bodied aircraft for longhaul routes and will seek funds from its owners to finance the purchase, the company’s Chief Executive Officer Phee Teik Yeoh said in an interview on June 24. Vistara, which has 11 planes in its fleet and is co-owned by India’s Tata Sons Ltd, needs at least nine more to fly abroad under the relaxed policy. The number of international travellers from India is poised to grow 10-fold to 500 million by 2050, according to a CAPA Centre of Aviation study that was commissioned by Vistara. The carrier’s plans may be the start of a fresh challenge for Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways PJSC that have long been the biggest foreign carriers in India and have, along with Air India Ltd and Jet Airways India Ltd, dominated the market for offshore travel. —Bloomberg

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FOR RENT

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Spacious 4BHK with split A/C’S, 4 bathrooms & storeroom, near Church roundabout, Mumtaz area.

Rent:R.O 575, Contact:99349672 Office for rent in Al Ansab near bank Muscat. Contact: 99466173 3 Rooms, 2 Toilets Flat for Rent.

18 November Street. Near Mars Hypermarket and The Chedi.

Ghobrah -Good for Commercial or Residential use. OMR 295/- month.

Call 94477222 One bed room flat for rent near Indian School Darsait. Contact: 99322363/95453813/95806611 1BHK Darsait 200/- R.O. Contact: 99342661 Store in Mabela industrial area 100m2. Contact: 99342661 2 BHK near Oman House Muttrah.

Contact: 99233116 10 studio apartments & 12 fully furnished executive apartments ready for occupation - location at Falaj Al Qabail Contact 22092638 /94532131; Email: nitsohar@gmail.com Room for rent one bed room with separate toilet Qurum, Mars hyper market building.

Content: 96570147 I BHK Flat -3 Nos at Hamriya – R.O. 175/-3 Bed Room/ 3 Bath room/ Very big sitting area/ kitchen - Villa 1st floor with A/C at Al Khuwair Near Rayyan Residence.

R.O 360/-For families. Contact: 94934353 - 9 am to 7 Pm. Email – forrentksd@gmail.com

3BHK, 2BHK and 1BHK flats with split air conditioners are available for rent in new building in AL Qurum, near Rose garden. Interested persons may content on Phone Nos. 95133331 / 96722449 1 BHK near Oman house Muttrah.

Contact: 99233116 Shop for good location on main road behind whole sale Al Amerat Space 11 MT long, 4 MT wide.

Contact: 92877449 Room with attached bathroom, sharing, kitchen for executive bachelor / lady or couple in Wadi Kabir near Kuwaiti Masjid, Please Contact: 96510226/98404827 2 BHK flat at Darsait behind KIMS hospital. Contact: 92141514 2 bed rooms flat in Wattaya OMR 300/-. Contact: 99202602 Villa for rent at Azaiba, near al Meera hypermarket. 4 Bedrooms, 3 toilets, kitchen, sitting room and dining room. This will include curtains and air conditioners.

Sharing is allowed ro.500/-.

Please call 99469203 2 Bed room, 2 bath room, 1 hall and kitchen behind Bank Muscat for rent. Contact: 99313533

Deluxe two bedroom flat at Mumtaz area, two bathrooms, good size living/dining room, modern kitchen and a guest bathroom.

Contact 99310375 Rooms for rent single rooms with A/C & bath attached available at Rex Road Indian bachelor and family (couple) from 1st July 2016.

Contact: 99116286

1 BHK near medical Darsait, Muttrah house R.O 180/. Contact: 95076261

Ruwi office space for rent, Saravana Bhava Building.

Contact: 95729549

2 BHK with Split A/C in MSQ, Bareeq Al Shatti, Al Ghobrah near Indian school. Content: 96708000

Villa for rent in South Mabellah, 3 bedrooms, sitting room, family Lounge, kitchen, three Toilets Contact 92212212 between 10 AM to 5 PM.

Offices & Showrooms in Al Khood.

Contact 94051789 / 97201688

1 BHK Flats are available near Lulu Darsait (Opp. to Min. of Defense) Contact: 93202733 / 94771769

2 BHK sea view flat Darsait.

Contact: 95311488

Flats in Qurum. Contact 94051789 / 97201688 Flats in Ghobrah. Contact 94051789 / 97201688

Large building with 14 rooms & big open shed in a compound in Ghobrah near Mars hypermarket.

Good for staff accommodation and stores. Please call 98048207 / 99261773

2 BHK specious flat behind Bank Muscat Wadi Kabir near Indian School: 99373290, 24815012

Brand new villas in Al Ansab.

Contact 94051789-97201688

Flats in Darsait.

Contact 94051789 / 97201688

Flats in Al khuwair.

Contact 94051789-97201688

1 BHK fully furnish flat in Hamriya for short terms. Contact – 99792181

Ghubra & Al Khuwair, 1 bed room, hall. Contact: 90991079

Villa in Al Khuwair, 6 rooms, living room & hall.

Contact: 91153933

1 BHK flat in Al Khuwair for 2 months. Contact – 99792181

Flats in Muttrah. Contact 94051789 / 97201688

1 Room for sharing accommodation in Al Khuwair.

Contact - 99792181

Flats for rent in Mumtaz, 2 bedrooms , hall Way no 3352 building no. 3447 & 3668.

Contact: 90991079

3 & 5 BHK villa staff accommodation in Al Khuwair.

Contact - 99792181 Flats, shops & store for rent in MBD area Ruwi, Mumtaz area.

Contact: 97293708 / 92433127

New flats for rent Muscat Al Zafarania, split units AC , all rooms & bed room R.O 200/-, 3 bedroom R.O 300/- negotiable.

Contact: 93393755

New villa for rent Al Hail north neat to Ramez near to Main road open sitting room with washing area 3 family hall, dining room , kitchen with store , laundry 5 BR with bathrooms. Contact: 93387732 / 99259977

House in Darsait, 3 rooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen with A/C. Contact: 95522405

Single room flat near Jibroo roundabout on Road Muttrah: 99373290, 24815012

Two bedrooms flat behind German Embassy near to Al Nahda Hospital. Contact: 99209354 Wadi Kabeer Industrial 80 sm show rooms for rent 400/- R.O. Contact: 99879939

Flat for rent in Darsait 1BHK. Contact: 99357586 / 97500025 / 97500021 Villa for rent at Azaiba, near Al Meera hypermarket, 4 bedrooms, 3 toilets, kitchen, sitting room and dining room, this will include curtains and air conditioners.

RO 520/-. Contact 99469203 Flat for rent 2 BHK in Darsait North near Indian School about 200 mtrs, rent RO 300/-.

Contact: 94101134

1 B/R Fully Furnished Luxury Apartment @ Al Khuwair 33, 2 B/R Fully Furnished Luxury Apartment @ Al Khuwair 33, 4 B/R Unfurnished Apartment with attached Split A/C @ Azaiba. For Short Term or Long Term lease.

Contact: Atlas Real Estate & Rent A Car LLC : 99249069 / 94617563/ 99436312/ 92888376, Email: info@alshahiintl.com 2BHK split A/C 200/- Monthly & 1BHK spilt A/C 150/- monthly new building good location Barka Market. contact 99342661 Flat in Al Khuwair opp grand mall 4 room 3 toilet + hall kitchen in 3 floor 400. Contact 99420346 2 BHK flat at Wadi Kabir behind Pioneer Hotel apartment.

Contact: 99857332 /99261522 Rent flat near Ruwi Badar Al Sama, 2 bed rooms, attach bathroom, big hall, and big kitchen.

Contact - 99345137

Fully Furnished apartments in Boucher (35). Contact 94051789 / 97201688

3 BHK flat at Azaiba, Opp. Sultan Centre. Contact 99261522

Rent flat in Wada Adai, one bed room with toilet, big kitchen, hall with A/C. Contact 99345137

Offices and flats in Ghala.

Contact 94051789 / 97201688

Shop for rent at Wadi Kabir Industrial area. Contact: 99888390

3000 Sqr mtrs compound land in Misfah. Contact 99792181

2000 sqft land with p/cabin, toilets at YETI. Contact 99221683 / 92830110

Flat for rent in South AlGhubrah 3 rooms, hall and 3 toilets, kitchen rent 450/-. Contact: 99335580

1700 sqr mtrs open Land + small store + garage for Rent in Ruwi.

Contact 99792181

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FOR SALE SHUTTERING PLYWOOD SIZE : 4’ X 8’ X 18MM GSM: 92835445,93205253,93205423

FOR SALE New flat for rent separate property in Al Mawaleh South 3, 3 bedrooms , 3 bathrooms , hall, Kitchen & store. All are with A/C split unit.

Contact: Whatsapp 98575157 Flat for rent in Al Mawaleh South 3, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, hall, kitchen & store with air condition.

Contact 98575157

Shop for sale and electronic Ruwi high street main road side shop exit in good reputed building.

Contact: 95238577 / 95178297

Two rooms near khimji supermarket (Darsait). Contact: 92147907

Laundry / empty shop near Camellia Café, CBD, Ruwi.

Contact: 92868123 /92841089 Tender Board Construction Company for lease / Run. Contact: 92868123 / 92841089

2 BHK flat in AL Ghobrah near Indian school. Contact: 95933961 Studio & 1 BHK flats in Al Khuwair rent 170/- & 200/-.

Contact: 97616158

Home for rent (4 bed room), Ruwi.

Contact: 95178248

Furnished apartment for rent, two rooms, majlis, hall, kitchen.

Near Carrefour al-mawalah.

Contact 99336776

Dental chair for sale in Salalah.

Contact – 99082092

Villa available –Built up 300m2, 3 bedrooms, sitting, family lounge, kitchen, 3 toilets, near 100 meters from Indian School SoharContact: 26843530, 95856630

3 bedroom well maintained flat (villa type only 2 flats in one bldg) in Al Khuwair, behind Al Aktham restaurant villa no 1839, Way no 3922 block 239.

Contact: 99462980

Dental chairs for sale sparingly used dental units for sale.

Contact Mr. Ansari 92616343.

Kumar 99570284

Well running computer shop for sale in Al Seeb Souq near Ooredoo showroom 30Sqm, 2 shutters.

Contact: 92501276

2 BHK one bath one toilet separate near ISM Darsait close to Al Noor hypermarket and Muscat pharmacy. Contact: 99354975 / 99065900

Flat for rent in Al Khoud, 2 rooms & hall. Contact: 91763665 2BHK split A/C for rent Muttrah near Oman House.

Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 1 Bed room, sharing K& T, R.O 100, 2 bedrooms , sharing K& T R.O 200/- in AL Khuwair.

Contact 95154331

HD Scaffoldings, Shuttering Jacks, Wooden Planks, Shuttering wood assorted, Tower hoist (lift), Concrete Mixer, Bending Machine, Steel Fabrication Machinery (Searing/Cutting, lathe & Welding) including tools for immediate sale: Contact 99273774/ 99202278

2 BHK, 1 Hall & seating room Athaibah. Contact: 99224748 / 99425665

Flat for Rent 2 bed room Near ISM muscat Indian Scoole Darsate Tel : 00 968 95158570

Book Shop in a busy shopping mall for sale, interested parties please contact 99851255

Two bedrooms flat behind German Embassy nearer to Al Nahdha hospital. Contact: 99203954

Plot at Barka next to Germany College & next to Aramex Company, next to Bahwan Warehouse, next to Omasco warehouse 37,074 SQM2 required 0.250 Baiza per SQM. Contact: 99888390

Single colorful Bed and Sofa for Sale at Al Khuwair.

Contact 92881849 / What`s up No 97290565

1.2.3 BHK flats & villas. Contact: 92144045/ 97799175 Flats for rent near Indian school in Wadi Kabir.

Contact 99777122 2 bed rooms flat with hall, 2 bathrooms in Darsait near Muscat Municipality.

Contact: 92584715/ 24700120 Flat for rent 2 BHK 2 split A/C, 2 toilets, Wadi Kabir near Kuwaiti Masjid. Contact: 97007934 / 92629232 2BHK Big Size Flat Behind Bank Muscat, Wadi Kabir. Near ISWK. 97826454, 24815012.

House in North Al Hail with 3 rooms, living room, hall, 4 toilets 300 RO. Contact 99738881 / 99439568 Warehouse at Wadikabir - total area 3500 sqm - covered warehouse (500sqm), office, accommodation (1000sqm), open area (2000sqm) please contact: 99273774 - 99202278 1BHK at Hamriya near Muscat Pharmacy & 2 BHK at Mawaleh near Mosque Sadiq Al Amin.

Contact: 99224748 / 99332297

5 BHK Villa in Al Khuwair, for Staff Accommodation.

Contact 99792181 2 & 3 BHK Flat in Al Khuwair & Ghubra. Contact 99792181 4 BHK Villa in Bowsher Heights.

Contact 99792181 Furnished office (61M2) for sale / rent Al Khuwair near Zawawi Mosque. Contact: 95611569

BUYING Used office house furniture & electronic items. Contact: 99834373 / 96642500 Bobcat available for rent.

Contact 97623299 Buying cars for cash.

Contact 90202090

AVAILABLE Party & Wedding equipment rentals. Full line, from Tables, Linen & Skirting, Chairs & Chair covers, Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, Chafing Dishes, Ice Sculptures, to Large Sound Systems and spectacular lighting. Call Andrea 9606 2222 for Catering and Croyden 9623 5555 for Sound & Light. ww.tunesoman. com, E-mail: info@tunesoman.com

Furnished room available with attached bath and balcony, near MBD area. Contact: 97636432

Steel Scrap materials for immediate sale. Contact: 99273774/ 99202278 Space for printing press available at wadikabir with or without machinery. Contact 99328430 Almost new beach/ garden lounge chairs /bar stools/ counter.

Photos can be sent 95865457 Restaurant for sale heart of Ruwi.

Contact 92346306 Shop for sale at Ruwi high street.

Contact: 98787853 Urgent sale of steel scrap only serious buyers kindly contact +968 96725423 for viewing the items.

Shop for sale near Oman House, Muttrah. Contact 99024362.

WANTED Partner / investor 20% - 30% share transfer running building construction company.

Contact 93163157 Urgently required looking to immediately buy used Grit blasting & airless spray equipment 1 No each. Contact: 968 24810930 / 93203772 / 93203773 / 93203778 IELTS Coaching (academic) required nearby wadi Kabir area.

Please call on mobile or msg on Whats up.

Mobile # 92927880/99012165

INVESTOR PARTNER REQUIRED For a successfully Catering Restaurant Investor cum Partner is required.

Investor with fixed returns also welcome.

Please contact – 95213273

ONE STOP SHOP BUSINESS SERVICES Public Relation Service (PRO) Document Clearance, Business setup, Formation new Companies, LLC Companies, Investor Visa, Legal Services.

Email: muscatcoffeeshop@gmail.com

Contact Saleh:

WEB, ERP and Business Intelligence (BI) creation and management at rock bottom price.

Contact: http//webviewoman

CHANGE OF NAME

96723485

Single room executives Wadi Kabir. Contact: 99336206

Room for rent with sharing, kitchen in Al Khuwair behind Burger King. Contact: 92994415

02 BHK residential flat opposite to Al Nahdha hospital.

Contact: 99342733 /99795241

1BHK Ghobrah R.O 250/-. Contact: 97799175 /92144045

Furnished room with TV, A/C fridge at Hilat, Al Saad near main road. Contact: 95714202

2 Rooms (furnished) toilet, kitchen for small family or bachelor, Hamriya. Contact: 98335050

5 Rooms, 2 hall villa 18th Nov road north Azaiba.

Contact: 99224748 /99425665

3 BHK Al Khuwair. R.O 375/-.

Contact: 97799175

Sharing accommodation available for bachelor / family at Ruwi.

Contact: 99008436

Shop for sale opp Towell Service Center, Wadi Kabir.

Contact 99221683 1No brand new containerized package type STP 100 m3/ day with blower equipments (suitable for camps). Serious Buyers may.

Contact: 99445367

Labor Camp available with all facilities near Sohar Port.

Contact: 98050654 / 99015826

One single room available for executive bachelor at CBO area fully furnished and WIFI available.

Contact 92779732

Luxury Apartments in Boucher (35) / Ghala / Qurum. Contact 95056808 / 97201688

Flats in Wadi Kabir. Contact 94051789 / 97201688

SITUATION WANTED BUSINESS

2 BHK villa for rent 600 meters behind Carrefour / city center Seeb. Contact: 99311979 (Francis) Sharing room at Ruwi for R.O 50/-.

Contact: 99385287

Accommodation available in a villa for south Indian family, one bedroom, hall, kitchen north Ghobrah. Contact: 99209160

2 BHK, 1 hall and Mawaleh north Masjid Sadiq Al Amin. Contact: 99224748 / 99425665

2 Bedroom, 1 sitting room, 1 toilet, 1 kitchen at Darsait.

Contact: 99022487

ACC. AVAILABLE

2 BHK available Mumtaz area Ruwi. Contact: 99269751 Fully furnished room available for executive bachelors opp. Star Cinema. Contact 92886715 Independent room in Qurum / Hail. Contact: 96229522 Room, bath room for executives in Wadi kabir. Contact 99336206 One room available in 2BHK in Al Falaj area for Executive bachelor only. Contact 99131742.

Furnished room attached bath for Indian bachelor, Al-Falaj Ruwi & lady Wadi Kabir near Mars hypermarket. Contact: 96202458/96761960 1 BHK appartment for rent in Al Khoud Shabiya near mazoon mosque for rent (next to alkhoud medical center and squ) MOB: 93913224 Sharing Accommodation available for working ladies opposite Al Nadhah Hospital. Preferably Indians. Room with seperate toilet and sharing kitchen.RO.90.

Contact 96524717 Room with attached bathroom for a family in Wadi Kabir.

Contact: 97167857 Furnish bedroom with attach bathroom for executive bachelor.

Contact: 97704794 Room available in Mumtaz area 1 room, 1 Bathroom, Kitchen & 1 room, common bathroom.

Interested please contact 92680041 Mr. Altaf

MV SALE Nissan Pathfinder 2013 No-2 lady driven KM 50.000 power sterns auto transmission power window R.O 6500/- Contact: 99157377 Mitsubishi Outlander 2008 model 4 cylinder, 2.4lt, Metallic grey , 135000km , excellent condition , expat driven , single owner Price R.O 3.500/- Neg. Contact: 99330486 TOYOTA CAMRY : Good condition,Colour White, Make 2004, Automatic Transmission, Done 236000 Kms. #93667236 Audi Q3. Expat lady Dr driven (Ibra). Excellent condition, Silver color, done 69000kms.New tyres.

Extended warranty and free servicing up to feb2018. OMR 9500.

Contact - 97609733 Izuzu 3 ton vehicle model 2013 & Izuzu 4 ton vehicle model 2008.

Contact: 99719124 /24454550 Mazda Portege 323, 2002 model for sale. Contact: 99719298 Toyota Corolla, 2010 Model, 134000 Km, good condition at RO 3350. Call 95230586 Toyota Corolla 1.8xli Automatic 2007 July 113000Kms Expat driven excellent condition RO.2750 Contact: 98924106 Mazda 6, model 2005, company maintained excellent condition.

Price RO 1250/- Mazda 2, model 2014, 45,000km, for sale.

Price RO 2950/Call: 95244761 Mazda6, 2.5L (classic model, 2014) expat driven, excellent condition , 80.000km , mulkiya till march 2017, RO 5.700 ( Negotiable). Contact: 99415861

Room available for Executive bachelor at Al Hail.

Contact: 96234708

Toyota Prado, 2009 model, 6 cylinder, single expat owner used, white pearl color, km 287k Contact- 99318152

Room with attached bathroom and sharing kitchen available for Executive bachelor or small family at wadikabir. Contact 93049849

Nissan Qashqai 2013 Kms 30,000 VGC comprehensive Insurance UAE / Oman.

Contact: 96995430

We, Kolathappully Narayanan Reghu (name of father as per the passport, holder of Indian Passport No. K4640000) and Deepa Reghu (name of mother as per the passport holder of Indian Passport No. L 3322222) having permanent address in Kolathappully House, Potta P.O., Chalakudy, Thrissur 680722 (complete postal address in India) and presently residing at the following address in Ghubrah, Oman P.B. No. 30, PC- 111, Sultanate of Oman, hereby solemnly affirm and declare to change the name of our child, Master Govind Reghu (name as per passport) holder of Indian Passport No. K1060035 date of issue 26-04-2012 issued at Cochin. The name of our child will be henceforth known as Harigovind Reghu (new name) for all purpose. Any objection towards change of name of our minor child may please be communicated to Embassy of India, Muscat, Diplomatic Quarters, Al Khuwair, P.Box No. 1727, Postal Code 112, Ruwi, Sultanate of Oman.

I Cholayil Abdul Latif (holder of Indian passport No. Z 2432978) Son of Konthalam Hassan having permanent residence in India, 95 A/15 Subah , Karikode, Thodupuzha ( complete postal address in India ) and presently residing in Oman , P.B .No 10 P.C 111 Muscat (complete postal in Oman) intend to change my name from Cholaayil Abdul Latif (old name) to Abdul Latif Kontalam Hassan ( new name) for all practical purpose.

Any objection towards my name change may please be communicated to Embassy of India, Muscat, diplomatic Quarters, AL Khuwair, P.Box No, 1727 postal code 112, Ruwi , Sultanate of Oman.

LOST Nurul Islam has lost Bangladeshi Passport No. AF 4888155 . Finder please handover to ROP Hari Lal has lost Bangladeshi Passport No. AF 0328271 Finder please handover to ROP

ACC. AVAILABLE Sharing accommodation near ISD. Contact: 99657340

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SITUATION SITUATION WANTED VACANT WANTED Female Gynaecologist, Female GP- Two Female Staff Nurse (From India or Pilipino)and One Female Dental Assist and Female Lab Technician.

SALES / MARKETING Required outdoor Sales/ Marketing Executive with experience in selling Technical- Mechanical products/ building materials & hardware/ auto parts. Graduate with Oman license preferred.

Apply to: jobalkent@gmail.com or fax to: 24799615

With MOH Licence and Data Flow for Al Saadi Specilised Medical Centre, Musanna.

Contact # 92025033, Email : dr.srininvas76@gmail.com

ARCHITECT Construction Company looking for Architect with experience in Oman. Contact 97192707

ACCOUNTS

Advertising & interior company required Sales Executive with driving /L send CV to info@agloenterprises.com

URGENTLY REQUIRED Buildings construction qualified & experienced male

Projects Manager A foodstuff distribution company in Muscat is looking for an Accountant. The candidate should have good communication skills, in depth knowledge of MS office application & tally. Email us at dilipinternational@yahoo.com A leading cosmetic company in Muscat is looking for an Accountant – Email: us on vacancies@maryanagroup.com An Omani Audit firm is seeking audit partner to join the firm, the candidate should be completed any certificate course CIA,CPA, CA, ACC, and 4 years’ experience, interested candidates to submit their CVs to : auditbureau2016@gmail.com

BEAUTICIAN Required Beautician for Beauty Saloon at Ghobrah. Clearance / visa available. Contact no. 95924910 Urgently required a Gulf experienced professional hair dresser cum beautician (lady) for a reputed beauty salon.

Immediate appointment.

Contact: 99816262 / 98557585 Fax: 24796211 Email: skin.hair.makeup@gmail.com Beauty salon needs lady for henna. Contact: 93336061

CATERING Urgently required south Indian cooks with NOC, having suitable experienced. Contact: 94268319 /97408945 Email: ashok.k55@yahoo.com Shawarma / grill / Salad / Chinese, Cook. Contact: 96229522 Shawarma / grill / Salad / Asian Cook. Contact: 95529970

DOMESTIC HELPER House maid cooking cleaning experienced with babies required immediately. Contact: 95584060 / 98920399 IMMEDIATE - Housemaid wanted for an Indian Family - husband, wife and 2 girls. Visa, accommodation and all other requirements will be provided. Please call me on 92725141.

House maid for Omani family.

Contact: 99773100

DESIGNER Urgently required a Graphic designer with 2 years experience in graphic designing, Photoshop, illustrator. Send CV to email: hr@cityvago.com Advertising and signboard making company required fresh or experience Graphic designer send CV to info@agloenterprises.com

DRIVER Wanted a experience Driver for Capital and Interior work.

Gsm : 942-888-63 Required Omani Driver for a restaurant. Contact 95929911 Looking for a full time driver with valid Omani license. # 95454033 Required urgently driver, experience Omani or expat drivers with P.D.O. license.

Contact: 98242478

ENGI./TECHNICIAN Qualified and experience Technician required for the kitchen restaurant equipments. Who can repair hot and cold equipments will be preferred. Contact: Email: alsatrading14@gmail.com / Fax: 24727481

SITUATION WANTED

with Civil Engineering B.SC & quantity survey knowledge 10- 15 years experience. For a Muscat based well known construction company.

Email - alfayafy@outlook.com

Fax - 24479675

A leading chain of franchise restaurant requires

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MEDICAL

Wanted service Technicians for diesel generators and diesel air compressors for a fast growing rental company persons having thorough knowledge with Perkins / Cummins engines, ELGI compressors with Oman driving preferred.

Contact: 95443350/95041935

A medical centre is looking to hire immediately a talented Nurse to join our successful team, required 3 years of experience, Oman prometric, data flow. Send your CV to- issalibi@gmail.com or Whatsapp - 91254820

Urgently Require BE civil Engineer with 2+ years experience and Omani driving license must , Salary R.O300/- Send CV to nctp@nctp786oman.com or Contact: 24565337 Testing / Protection Engineer with minimum 05 years of experience and should have Oman DCRP license, Interested candidates send resume to krishivan@gmail.com Electrician with qualification and experience.

Contact: Fax: 24727481 Email: alsatrading14@gmail.com CCTV & Burglar alarm Technician. Urgently looking for an Expatriate with minimum 5 years experience with NOC. Email your CV with recent Photograph to: joyr@alasalaintl.com

EDUCATION/TRAINING Urgently required experienced and trained kindergarten Teacher for a well reputed bilingual school in Mabela area Muscat interested and suitable candidates must reply to Email: anitasuresh11@yahoo.com Required English, computer and science female Teachers up to grad 4. Contact - 95054916, aa77345@gmail.com. contact time after 5PM

IT IT Engineer, min 4 years experience in Biometric Attendance System and CCTV camera, preferably with D/L. Apply to hr@unitedsystemsit.com or call 99423442.

Required Shop Sales man + Hardware Technician for IT Company with minimum 2 years experience.

Contact: 98825806 / 98825806, Email: info@rns-group.com

MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR Branch Manger required to manage entire Business. ftt@futuretarget.net 99110080 Urgently required a Purchase Manager to handle all the procurements for a reputed Readymix concrete Company, having its branches all over Oman. The candidate should possess required experience, product knowledge and excellent communication skills. Interested candidates may send their CV to sndakshin@gmail. com / Contact: 99256757

Wanted staff nurse with MOH license, immediate appointment, to work in a private clinic. Permanent post or locum. All Nationals can apply. Salary negotiable, free accommodation available.

Contact – 99048170/ 94870029 Urgently required Pharmacist for a Pharmacy in Barka.

Contact 99452755 Required GP Doctors, gynecology, X ray tech staff nurses.

Contact: 99681325 Email: altaqwamedicalcentre@gmail.com Wanted for Ibra clinic lab Technicians gynecologist physician lady medical officer MOH license and NOC needed or prometric with high score and dataflow.

Contact - 99373493 yahyakam@omantel.net.om GP doctor needed for reputed clinic. Preferably with MOH license or with Dataflow & Paramatics pass Contact: 95388934 Care Medical Centre Al Seeb requires Gynecologist and General Practitioner. Mail CV to: sarita_h23@yahoo.com Urgently required experienced female Lab Technician, with knowledge of histopathology & cytology, with MOH release, for a well-known laboratory in Al Khuwair.

Contact: 95271561/98893034

MISCELLANEOUS Advertising company required Graphic designer knowledge of designing, Photoshop, illustrator, coral draw & Salesman with D/L. Send CV to suroordigital@gmail.com Contact No: 94771366/ 95338210 Looking for Female Journalistic or advertising & media background. Contact- 99342237 / 9394 6622/ Email: ali.matani2@gmail.com Required candidates for following posts: Accountant, Storekeeper, Foreman Building Maintenance, Van-salesman (water), Helpers.

Candidates with Omani driving license preferred.

Contact 99273774/99202278

SKILLED / UNSKILLED Tailor shop requires Master Cutter & hand embroidery.

Contact – 99359700 Required Indian Mason – 5 nos., eligibility (minimum 5 yrs experience in road construction field).

Contact: 99882127 Email: georgymv@yahoo.com

MEDICAL SALES / MARKETING Required gynecologist GEN: practitioner lady lab Technician and pharmacologist immediately for a clinic in Suwaiq. # 95081010 Email: umchealthcare@gmail.com Wanted Staff Nurse for a dermatology clinic in Muscat .

Must have MOH license and NOC. Attractive salary offered. Email: clinicvacancy2015@gmail.com

Required marketing / PR manager for a modern restaurant group in Oman , proficient in illustrator & Photoshop charismatic , proactive , creative & flexible excellent writing / Editing skills degree in relevant area fluent in English. Send CV to marketingpr2016@gmail.com

Require Salesman with D/L for construction, Ind materials, hydraulic hoses & fittings.

Contact 99221683 / 92830110 Required smart, young, dynamic Sales & Marketing Executive having 2-3 years sales experience for a reputed manufacturing company in Oman, having its Head Office in Ruwi. Experience in building materials is an added advantage. Omani Driving License and NOC is a must.

Attractive remuneration package.

Apply with photograph to E-mail: salesjobds@gmail.com Required female person to work at the retail shop/Marketing.

Please send your CV on e mail: zeyanaalharmaly@yahoo.com

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED ACCOUNT. & FINANCE Indian male age 26, Accountant one year experience in accounts looking for suitable job. Contact Email: Anishkhan991867@gmail.

Com Mobile: +968 9565 9415 Qualified and experienced MBA post graduate with proven work exposure in Middle East & India, having more than 5.5 years of rich experience in accounts , project coordination and administration in (3.5 years UAE experience) oil and gas projects is currently looking for suitable job. Contact 93953613, Email-allen.mathew83@gmail.com Indian male 25 yrs, Graduate in commerce, overall 5 yrs exp in accounts/ finance field. On visit visa. Immediately available.

Contact 92836216 / muhammad.tausif623@gmail.com Indian male 31 chartered Accountant having 2 years Oman experience looking for suitable placement in finance and audit field NOC available.

Contact: 96357827 Email: ubaiskeeran@gmail.com Indian male age 24, B.Com. Accountant having 2 year experience and currently in Muscat.

Looking for suitable placement in finance or Audit. Contact: 90766307 Email: shhaazz.007@gmail.com Indian Male 22 , Graduate , Specialized in Tally ERP 9.0, SAP B 1& Professional in Indian & Foreign Accounting (CPIFA) with 1 year work experience , on visit visa in Muscat , Contact no:91782545 Accountant available with NOC, 7 years experience in Oman.

Ready to join immediately.

Contact 98263394 Well experienced Account M.Com available with NOC, Tally & ERP. Contact : 99035707 Indian male 34 yrs, M.Com – Finance with 5 yrs experience in Accounts in India, presently in visiting visa looking for a suitable placement. Contact: 93671785 Email: jeyan903@gmail.com Indian male 34 Yrs, Dual MBA Finance and marketing with IT skills, 7+ yrs of experience, Looking for suitable placement. contact 94879615,Emailsajan_chacko1981@yahoo.com Sudanese Accountant, Alexandria University Graduate bachelor of commerce Diploma of Marketing professional photographer worked in PR and social media for 2 years looking for a job in public relations media, social media or marketing.

Contact: 96976240 ACCA member with 6 yrs of experience in Oman looking for a suitable job in finance. Contact: 99284193 Accountant 8Years Experience with D/L and NOC. # 97712084 Indian, Kerala Male B.COM & B.PE, Currently on Visit Visa. Looking for a suitable job in Accounts, Store Keeper, Sales etc. Ready to join as early as possible. # 96988923 email:- sajith3969@gmail.com

ACCOUNT. & FINANCE Indian male 31 chartered accountant with 2 years Oman experience looking for suitable placement NOC available. Contact: 96357827 Email: ubasikeeran@gmail.com Indian male B.COM, MBA 4 years in Larsen & Toubro total 26 years gulf experience English, Arabic speaking driving license NOC available.

Contact: 95588565 Accountant Having 5 Years experience in reputed companies.

Currently working in Muscat (NOC AVAILABLE) GSM.91367217 Email Shahid0717@gmail.com Indian/MBA/male Chief Accountant 18Yrs Experience, MIS, C.Flow, Budgeting, ERP, Cost accounting &Liasing with auditors. NOC available.

Contact: 92254691/97826674 email: khader2305@gmail.com

ADMIN Indian female 33 years with 9.5 years experience (1yr in Oman) as Executive Secretary, Administration, Sales Coordinator, and HR coordinator seeks suitable placement. Contact 97985059 sarithajbinu@gmail.com Indian Female, MBA-HR having 8+ experience in Administration/ HR, Customer Support, Office Coordinator with good Computer skill, Now on Visit Visa,looking for suitable position. Contact: 90196235 With 15 years of gulf experience in HR- Admin logistics looking for suitable position fluent in Arabic & Eng NOC available. Contact: 95824598 Indian male 21 yrs Graduate in business administration (BBA) with computer knowledge (hardware & software) seeks suitable employment immediately.

Contact: 98085633 / 98898504

Indian (Male) having 17+years Experience in Trading & Healthcare seeking senior Position in Accounts (11 years GCC Experience)currently on Resident Visa (NOC Available) and has a valid Omani Driving Licence. Contact: 91335026; skumartp@gmail.com

Indian female, MSC more than 6 years Oman experience in office coordination, administration & managerial, clerical jobs looking for a suitable position.

Contact: 91303124

Part time Accountant available to handle all accounts up to finalization and audit work.

Contact: 95804210

Indian female, 27, MCA, 2 yrs experience in Administration and HR in India & Oman. Currently in family visa seeking suitable jobs preferably in Muscat.

Contact.99417993

Indian male B.Com graduate looking for suitable placement in accounts, office Administration & marketing, 12 years experience, NOC available Oman D/L. Contact: 95804210 Part time Accountant up to finalization auditing available after 4 pm. Contact: 91126314 Sudanese GIS Analyst hold master in RS & GIS Resident have an experience in accounting & store management. Contact: 97943738 Indian 20 years well experienced accounts & finance professional looking for immediate placement NOC available. Contact: 94546455 Email: salahuddin8@gmail.com Young Indian male (25) with B.Com degree on visit visa with D/L and N.O.C for simple opportunities preferably in accounting.

Contact : 96324484

Indian/ 23yrs female/ 5yrs GCC experience with NOC looking for a suitable position in HR/Admin / Accounts/ BD. Contact +96890656997 Indian female with nearly 10 years of Oman experience in Administration & HR, seeking suitable placement. NOC available.

Contact: 99242841

ARCHITECT Architect and 3D visualize three years experience 1.5 in Oman fluent in Arabic and English have Omani driving license looking for job with consultancy office or interior design firm. Contact: 94673937 Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job, 8 years experience.

GSM : 96075000, Email : haytham_201046@yahoo.com

7 Years experience as Financial Analyst, MBA in finance. Responsibilities- research contributor, financial statement analysis, generating MIS & efficiency report, managing TAT, business & clients.

On visit visa in Muscat.

Contact- 90191628 / 96175780

Indian female diploma architect 6 years exp in Oman Engineering consultancy, valid Oman driving license. Contact: 96683293 / 97750870

Part Time Accounting, Audit Preparation, Internal Audit, Monthly Reports, Accounting set up for new companies, GSM: 96975454, email: ibfc.gcc@gmail.com

Light driver job exp 4 years, know Hindi, English, Arabic, Education B.A. Contact: 98522914

Part time accounting workers up to finalization, on monthly basis & yearly finalization works.

Contact : 96247295 ACCA qualified professional lady with 5 years experience in finance management accounts is looking for a suitable placement NOC can be Contact: 94521899 Accountant Indian male, 6 years experience up to finalization in tally with reporting knowledge & good knowledge of payroll, having Oman D/L, NOC. Contact: 92540313 Accountant , female , 1 &half years experience up to finalization in tally, good knowledge in reporting, pursuing ACCA, valid D/L. Contact: 95373751 28/male/MBA - finance/B.Com Accountant with 4 years of Dubai/ India experience looking for a suitable placement. # 90187483 shobinkarikkan1987@gmail.com Indian female 28 yrs B.Com 4 yrs experience in MNC’s currently in Muscat seeking suitable placement in Finance / Admin. #94743790

DRIVER

Light Driver / Supervisor Fluent in English & Arabic, Well knowledge of Muscat Areas Looking for suitable placement.

Contact Tariq: 97950869 Driver light duty (house or company) valid Gulf D/L looking job.

Contact- 95175192 Pakistani driver with car Subaru 2004 model. Contact: 99667817 Driver with Electrician 4 years experience looking for job.

Contact: 97456062 Pakistani driver with 3 years experience, seeking for placement familiar with Batinah & Sharqiyah regions. Contact 99832706 Looking for driver job.

Contact: 99035942 /97383016 Looking for job driver.

Contact: 94158238 Six years experienced light duty vehicle driver looking for a suitable placement. Contact: 96362871 Driver with light duty license 10 yrs exp. Contact: 94566432 Driver with car. Contact:93346085

ADMIN Filipino HRD especialist / material controller supervisor with 18 yrs experience looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: (+968) 98037142 / (+968) 92659817 Indian female MBA / HR, 2.5 experience seeking suitable job.

Contact: 99257214 Indian female MBA fin & HR now on visit visa looking for suitable placement. Contact: 92097764

13 years experience driver.

Contact 95068976 Bangladeshi driver looking for job.

Contact: 97418036 Experience driver 12 years experience in GCC, seeks suitable placement. Contact: 93722881

DESIGNER Interior design supervisor 6 yrs experience valid Oman license NOC / release available. # 92508926

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Finance & Marketing 25 yrs having 1.9 years of experience Finance & Marketing Contact: 95206140/ 96992013

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9 years experience in Dubai/London/ Mumbai in Management Consulting, Sales & Marketing, Business Development for Real Estate/Banking seeks similar placement with D/L.

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Architectural Draftsmen diploma in construction technology with 6 years experience in drafting and detailing as per British standard in Oman with valid Omani license looking for suitable opportunity Noc available. Call 94375897.

Autocad works freelance, MEP, Civil works, Interior, 2d/3d, BOQ etc.

Contact 97103168 Revit, Autocad D/man, expected salary 200 OMR PH :92279784 Filipino Senior Revit/AutoCAD Draftsman with 20 years professional experience is looking for suitable job in Oman. Please Contact: 96489798, (+974) 66653780.

DIETICIAN Indian female dietician with 3 years experience in India seeking a suitable placement preferable in Muscat. Contact: 99104209

EDUCATION/TRAINING Female B. Ed English teacher, 7 yrs exp seeking suitable placement. Contact 99739415 / 92091528

ENGG. / SUPERVISOR Mechanical Engineer (B.Tech) Indian male with 2 year experience, AREA OF INTEREST Work on Oil Rigs, Work as an QA/QC inspector, Ultrasonic testing, Radiographic testing.

Contact: +91 9567526566 Email: adujohnson10@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer with one year’s experience as Asst. Piping Engineer having good knowledge of PIPING DESIGNS, PDMS, SP3D, AUTOCAD, PRO-ENGINEER WILDFIRE, DS CATIA, JAVA SCRIPTS etc, looking for suitable opportunity. Contact: +968-99200724/24496072.

Fresh Engineering graduate MTech in mechanical Automation and automobile Engineering now in Oman on visit seeks suitable placement. Contact: 95853514 / 98280794 Fresh Engineering graduate B.Tech mechanical engineering now in Oman on visit seeks suitable placement. Contact: 95853514/98280172 Electrical Engineer: Indian male 30 years, having 5 years of experience in industrial automation & utility maintenance in Indian, holding valid Oman D/L. Contact: 92789995 Email: akhilabrahamlktr@gmail.com Indian male BE Mechanical with 11 years experience in Automotive Engineering and Industrial Maintenance in Oman with valid driving license seeks suitable job.

On release in Oman-92880593 Civil Engineer B.Tech with 6+ years in supervision designing planning and QC expert in Mech, civil software. Contact: 90719263 Project co-odinater & AutoCAD draftsman Indian male, 8 yrs exp in Oman in civil, interior, precasting with D/L & NOC. Contact: 92188496, Email: vimalg.kannur@gamil.com Quantity surveyor (B.E Civil) 5+ years experience in buildings and mosque N.O.C available ready to join immediately. Contact: +97826597 / +919171430681 Email: sai.praba.777@gmail.com For preparing Civil / MEP Auto CAD drawings.

Contact -93480346.

Email: cadjobsoman@gmail.com Civil Engineer 7 years experience, Driving license, NOC available.

Contact- 98078095 Electrical Engineer B.Tech, Indian available in Oman, 2+ years Oman exp (MEP) Light D/L. Contact - 93832935 Civil Engineer (QS) 2 yrs exp seeking job UAE D/L. Contact: +96895641991

Indian Male with 13 Years Oman Experience as Assistant Pharmacist with Valid MOH License and Oman D/L is looking for a Suitable Job in Muscat Area. NOC available.

Please Contact: 92121414

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ENGG. / TECH./MECH. PROJECT ENGINEER - CIVIL - 13 years experience in construction at Oman seeking suitable position NOC available - Contact 94427535 (sbmkandan7@gmail.com)

Mechanical diploma, Indian male 26, 4 years experienced MEP supervisor seeks suitable openings NOC / Release available.

Contact: 97901559

Diploma in Mechanical Engg, 10 years exp in steel fabrication site work with valid Oman driving license. Contact: 94696192

Civil Engineer 8 years experience Structural buildings marine. Available NOC release. Contact: 92451323.

Email: zubairali134@yahoo.com

Young Indian, Engineering in Bio-technology, Bio-chemical and Chemical, looking for a challenging placement in Oman.

Contact 97607000. Email: sivasankarjayakumar@gmail.com

B.Sc Civil Engineer 7 years gulf experience total experience 9 years having GCC D/L seeking for suitable replacement local release available.

Contact: 98628515/ 98289234 Email: sofiq.sohel02@gmail.com

Indian male Electrical Engineer, having 6 years gulf experience in designing, assembling, commissioning execution etc having valid GCC license too looking for a suitable. Contact: 00968-98052942 Email: azamjeelani78@gmail.com

Mech. Engineer 10 years GCC exp automobile / oil & gas / const project / plant, equip machinery in charge with driving license NOC. Contact: 95774585

B.E Electrical Engineer, Age 28 yrs.

5.5 yrs experience. 2 yrs in OMAN as site supervisor/ site engineer, with valid GCC license.

NOC available. Contact: 95527936 Email: pksg07@gmail.com Civil Engineer diploma, 4 yrsexp seeks suitable position ina reputed company. NOC available.

Contact 96789711 B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 24 with almost 1 year experience as Production Shift Engineer, has achieved training on HVAC Engineering design and has good hands on software like AutoCAD and HAP.Currently in Oman on a visit visa, looking for a suitable placement.Contact: 95065955 email: mjs.jazeb@gmail.com Diploma Civil Engineering (certificate attested) 6 years Oman experience as interior work site in charge / quantity surveyor NOC/ Release available.Contact: 93120433 Civil Engr. Diploma 8 yrs exp in construction & consultancy with auto cad. D/L.Contact: 93060770 Email: vinodpmani@gmail.com Civil Engineer, Indian male 4 Years experience in Oman & India.

Looking for Permanent Placement in Oman. NOC Available, Contact: +96895984661,+96891455949 Civil Quantity Surveyor with 3yr UAE experience seeking job.

UAE driving license holder.

Email: javad.ahamad@gmail.com +96895641991; +971557969671 Electrical Engineer 5 years experience substations oil & Gas water projects fluency in Arabic & English & English driving license available. Contact: 99525856 Indian male Civil Engg. 11 years experience having Omani driving license, NOC available.

Contact: 95797286 Email: nasim.anzar@yahoo.com Chemical Engineer with MBA & experience looking for job.

Contact: 94908977 Mechanical Engineer, B.Tech (Post Graduate) looking for suitable placement. Contact: 99576846 mail: rajeevt@modern-irrigation.com Mechanical Engineer 7 years experience plumbing firefighting water pipeline projects fluency in Arabic and English driving license available. Contact: 91117089 Architect Engineer seeking for suitable job 4 years experience currently working in Muscat, NOC available. Contact: 99823368 Electronics & telecommunication BE Indian male having skills in electronics communication, networking , embedded having 2 years experience looking for suitable position available in Oman on family visit visa. Contact: 93051918 Email: sadatbtisekar25@gmail.com Indian male, Structural Engineer looking for job in structural design field. Having 6 years of experience in design field. Residing in Muscat.

Contact: 91176187 Email: syam036@gmail.com

Civil Engineer (B.Tech), Indian male 24 years with 1+years Indian experience,(Certified in Staad Pro/ Quantity Survey/ Auto Cad).

Looking for a Suitable position.

Available In Sultanate of Oman (Muscat) on Visit Visa.

Contact 92157694. E-mail: mohammedamair.bin@gmail.com An Iraqi civil with more than 30 years experience in (Iraq and G.C.C) looking for a job, (N.O.C) available. Contact: 96561306 Email: iq.bgd.mnsr@gmail.com

Civil Engineer 8 years experience in Oman as a project engineer for governmental & private projects.

Contact – 90164912

Agriculture Engineer 2 8rs, with 5 yrsexp in the field of agriculture, landscaping & irrigation. Since 2 yrs working in different projects.

Having valid UAE driving license.

Currently in Oman (Salalah) on visit visa. Contact – 94120190 / Muhammad.irfan3786@yahoo.com B.E Mechanical Engineer, age 33 with 6+ years experience in GCC in MEP building construction field (execution and design of HVAC,firefighting,plumbing), with D/L, NOC available Contact 96978380, Email: prajithks@gmail.com

Indian male, Mechanical Engineer having 1year experience, on visit visa looking for suitable job. Contact:97416564, Email:jovinmathias@gmail.com

Construction Machinery repairs Engineer, 5 years, driving license, Contact - 94001961

B.Tech Civil Engineer 2 years experience on visit seeks urgent placement. Contact: 98233199

Mechanical Engineer (Sudanese) 3 years experience : Fire fighting, HSE, Design, Production.

Contact: 93642704 Email: mohamedfdl87@gmail.com

Electrical Engineer with 16 years experience in switchgear / transformer / over head lines & trading, looking for sales / procurement & project planning & Execution with NOC & D/L. Contact: 95994727 Email: qurm340@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer (B.Tech) Indian male with 1 year experience on visit visa looking for job, qualification in QA-QC, HVAC& piping engineering.

Contact: 90510800 Email: muhammedjaseem07@gmail.com Indian mechanical supervisor (diploma) 17 yrs experience in petrochemical construction (fabrication erection) in all steel structural and mechanical jobs, on visit visa seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 90924467 Email: pnpraveen@yahoo.co.in Indian male 24 ,B.E ( E.C.E ) graduate with 3 years of experience in the fields of BMS and Low current systems and has good knowledge about Electronic Security Systems, currently working in Oman, NOC Available. Contact:-94737033/ mohdmuhafez45@gmail.com Electrical & Electronics Engr, knows autocad & revit.

PH: 93837973 Pakistani male Diploma Civil Engineer 4yrs exp in Oman bulling & mega projects, valid license Oman. Contact: 98921022 Sr. Electrical Engineer with17+ yrs of exceptional exp in spear heading strategic planning and project management initiatives & executing various high rise residential & commercial building as well as roads and highway project with proficiency in installation, seeking a challenging position in a dynamic organization. Contact 96570891 Quantity Surveyor / Site Engineer 6 years experience in Omani have valid driving license release available looking for immediate placement. Contact: 96394948 Indian female 25years M.E (power electronics) 3years experience in teaching profession looking for suitable job. Contact no 97003267 & 94214909 Email: laliped106@gmail.com

Civil Engineer (Indian male) 5 years experience in Oman with valid Omani driving license & NOC looking for suitable opportunity.

Contact: 93101283 Sr. Quantity surveyor B.Tech (Civil Tech) above 8 years (7 years in Oman) having driving license NOC available. Contact: 92324791 Civil Engineer, young Indian having almost 2 years experience looking for a challenging position seeks suitable position in Oman/ GCC. Please contact 92718490, Email ID: uvais.pk82@gmail.com Senior Land Surveyor 23 yrs Oman, UAE & Egypt GPS, T.S Construction roads infrastructure oil feed electric works OHL, UGC grid , primary substation processing data.

Contact: 95326927 / 92928981 Email: sdsda802@gmail.com Indian male B-tech 8 years experience as senior electrical project engineer / QC engineer on visit visa seeks suitable placement.

Contact 94094543 Email: anwar425@gmail.com Site Supervisor, Diploma in Civil Engg (cert attested) knows autocad revit, salary exp: 250 Ph : 92279784

IT SAP Business Objects / Data Warehousing professional. 10 years experience with top IT global companies (HP and Accenture) in team leading roles. Oman Family visa. Looking for jobs in Muscat. Contact: 91487199 Indian male ERP Consultant 15 yrs exp, 11 yrs in gulf looking for IT management jobs, local release, Oman D/L. Contact: 94618761 Indian female, MCA currently on family visit visa skills in ASP , NET , DBMS, AutoCAD civil seeks suitable placement NT, Interested in teaching. Contact: 90417133 Email: renjitharose04@gmail.com Indian male 22 years B.A. Animation & Graphic Adobe suites and Maya, seeking suitable placement.

Contact: 90930015 Email: rahu.pamachandran50@gmail.com Female, 31, B.Tech- ECE/CCNA/ GSM, 5 yrs Oman experience in IT support (AD, exchange, TMG, UNIS Server admin, In-house apps support, project placement, Transfer NOC available. Contact: 95742398 Indian Male, MCA Graduate, 15 yrs exp in ERP, CSM Certified, seeking suitable role.NOC Available. Contact : GSM : 90189284 Email: meetlibran@gmail.com Indian female M.Sc Computer Science seeking suitable placement in Muscat area.

Contact 98660672 SAP Business Objects / Data Warehousing professional. 10 years experience with top 5 IT global companies (HP and Accenture) in team leading roles. Oman family visa. Looking for jobs in Muscat. Phone: 91487199

MISCELLANEOUS Indian Female, 25 Years - MSc Biotechnology, 1yr exp. in Clinical Microbiology & 6 months working exp. in international crop reserch institute of semi arid crops (ICRISAT) Looking for suitable job.

Contact 92619048, Email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com Indian male B.com MBA 4 years in L &T total 26 years gulf experienced English & Arabic speaking driving license with NOC. Contact: 95588565 Indian candidate with 15 years experience in Facility Management (Soft Service) looking for part time assignments / Consultancy Opportunities.

Contact- 98469311/96179737 27, Indian female B.com graduate with 4 years experience in procurement and purchases on family visa looking for immediate and suitable placement.

Contact: 95828986 Sudanese 27 yrs BSC in IT having Omani driving in resident visa experience in Administration P.R.O general account and tourism language Arabic and English.

Contact: 94907717 Email: momazoon@gmail.com

Sri Lankan female qualified in UK with BSC (Hons) pharmacology and MSC pharmaceutical science with management studies having one year experience in Sir Lanka, looking suitable placement in regulatory affairs, clinical research / trials, Pharmacologist, pharmacovigilance and research. #99550318 Indian female dentist specialized Endodontist, looking for suitable placement. Parametric completed.

Contact: 96410448

MANAGER/SUPER. Chief Accountant/Finance Manager – Indian male, CA Finalist, having 20 years’ experience in Finance, Accounts, Audit, Finalization of Accounts, preparation of Project Reports etc., looking for immediate placement.

12 yrs. in Oman in Construction and Consultancy co., have Omani D/L, knows Tally. Contact 94041048, email: jobmuscat49@gmail.com Indian male - 8 yrs exp as HSE office/supervisor -on visit visa- seeks suitable opening in Sohar - Contact 94532131 / 98317698; Email: jaseerhse@gmail.com 8 Years experienced camp boss worked in SAOG CO. Looking for suitable position. NOC available.

Contact - 94298945

SECRETARIAL & OFFICE Indian, 20 years experience in Oman as personal assistant / office manager / executive secretary / administrator / business development asst. seeks job change. Release available. Contact 99168054.

Lady Secretary / Sales Co-coordinator 12 years experience in Oman in reputed companies, seek immediate Employment.

Call: 95244761 Looking for part time job Secretarial / Data Entry / Documentation available every day after 5:00 pm Friday / Saturday full day area preferred Ruwi/ CBD/ MBD / Al Khuwair. Contact: 90414827 Indian female BE, 3 years office assistant experience, seeking placement.Contact-90655903 Indian Female, 25 Years - MSc Looking for suitable job.

Mobile: 92619048, Email: anusreeg1991@gmail.com

SKILLED / UNSKILLED Electrician, plumber, helper, Indian & gulf exp looking job.

Contact - 95175192 Mason, sh/carpenter, steel fitter, with medical. Contact- 95175192 or mail, oman.manpower@yahoo.com

SALES / MARKETING Indian female 29 years Post Graduate with computer Knowledge 2 years of Oman experience in coordinator & 5 years of experience in customer service, client relation officer with excellent communication skill seeks suitable placement.

Contact: 95337665

Indian looking for a job in the trade 27 years of age for a friendly college degree.

Contact: 96424192

Oil &gas experienced Indian lady with 6 years in sales & marketing to PDO and having valid Omani driving license. Contact 96143430/99875919

Sudanese male bachelor geology and mining with 3 years experience in MUD logging and training in soil investigation.

Contact: 92956848

Indian male 1 yr exp in sales automotive (TBL) looking for best opportunity , NOC available.

Contact: 97793879 Email: shyampkn@gmail.com

BS in Electrical Engineering, Experience: 5 years(Power Plants).

Contact: 92475206 Email: zahaibzafar007@gmail.com

Indian Male, 26 M.Com with 4 yrs of Experience in Accounting & Administration in a Financial Company in India, seeks suitable job, Currently in India.

Contact India:-+918907212253 Akhil:-93626288, Email: Sumeshpsmkr1989@gmail.com

HOSPITALITY Indian male 31yrs old with hotel management degree, 3 yrs experience in F&B services at 5 star hotel Dubai, 05 yrs in American 06 star cruise liner has butler. Has Oman driving license. Contact- 99859150.

IT IT Support Engineer, Exp 3 years in Oman 2 years in India.

Contact: 94672759 Indian male 4 years experience in IT as Programmer / Web Support/ CCNA/ Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact: 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com 3 years experience in IT Software field, seeking suitable jobs.

Contact: 96350234, Email : greeshmavkannan@gmail.com

Indian male 28yrs Bcom 3yrs exp. in warehouse operations (including pharmaceutical). Well knowledge in WMS & ERP, looking for suitable job. Ph. 95576686, E: sijofranz@gmail.com (UAE visa holder, currently in Oman) Indian male, 28, post graduate, 6+ yrs exp in Oman in sales (back office) & credit control with valid Oman D/L looking for suitable lacements. NOC available.

Contact 92066 523

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 Sales 2 years B.Com male 24 yrs, Indian. Contact: 00968 94212636 naveed.ahmeed315@gmail.com

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SITUATION WANTED COMPUTER/WEB./ EDUCATION/CLASSES

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

in Azaiba and Ruwi earn in two months

tion guaranteed

Tel: 95244310

SITUATION WANTED MISCELLANEOUS

SALES / MARKETING Indian male graduate, 10 years experience Oman seeks job in Sales & Marketing. Contact: 92133277 Indian male 3.5 yr experience in Oman sales and purchase having valid Oman driving license seeking for suitable job. Contact 91076676 Sales representative with 7 years experience and valid Oman driving license, NOC or release available-99695780 Indian male 26 years of experience of sales & marketing in surgical and laboratory equipments.

Looking for good replacement.

Contact – 92015894 / 95774854 Indian female, MBA Marketing with 4 years experience with 4 years experience with Oman experience, NOC and D/L looking for suitable opening with visa.

Contact: 92460623 Indian female, BSC, Bed, MBA (Marketing) 3years experience, seeks suitable in the marketing section. Contact: 95041134 Email: divya.vini@gmail.com Indian Male, MBA marketing 5 yrs exp. in sales & 4 yrs in FMCG sector, looking for best opportunity.

NOC available.

Contact: 96001877

Indian male 37 years MBA graduate in marketing with 9yrs of experience in UAE in field of brand promotions & marketing with UAE D/L on a visit seeking suitable position. Conatct 95792820 Indian Male MBA, 5 years Building Materials Project Sales experience in Oman, NOC available, seeking for placement.

Contact - 90655903,99325544 Indian Male, Experienced in FMCG & other kind of Sales, looking for suitable placement in Foodstuff/FMCG Industry with valid GCC license.

Immediately available.

Contact: 94625495.

35 years male, Lebanese holding British passport, 10 years of experience in procurement, Omani Government tenders, setup marketing plans & strategies, importing, Organizing events, management, have car, NOC available. Contact 94123939 Email: 002015r@gmail.com B. Com 2 years experience in Sales Marketing Logistics Accounts and Front office Contact 95506048

MISCELLANEOUS

Indian male Accountant 2.5 years exp in Oman with valid D/L NOC available. Contact: 98870112 Sales & Marketing executive MBA with 3 years exp , 6 months exp in Oman with NOC , ooking for suitable placement. Contact: 91345727

Filipino Male, 28 years Old. Looking for job, Have experience in Rent a Car/ Cargo & Logistics / Real Estate/ Customer Care Executive / Sale Executive & Marketing/ Shop In- Charge. Hard working w/ good computer and communication skill.

GSM: 97761075

Sales & Marketing Executive Indian national with valid Omani D/L with good command of languages, 18 yrs exp in Middle East. Looking for suitable placement. Contact - 98103829

Indian female 23 ORACLE ERP Technical consultant 2+exp skills: oaf, forms reports and bipublisher.

Contact - 91156571 email: ramyaoracleapps02@gmail.com

Indian male 1.5 yrs exp a sales & merchandising in Oman looking for best opportunity NOC available.

Contact: 93039342

Indian Male 30 year GCC driving license and past experience as project coordinator looking for a suitable position. Project coordination, Sales executive, marketing executive or any other suitable post. Contact -97070427

Indian male 5+ years of experience as a sales & marketing executive with valid Oman D/L. #95434902 Indian male 4 years experience in IT as programmer / Web support / CCNA / Network on visit visa seeking placement. Contact: 93069694 Email: mrabrar14@gmail.com Indian female MCA having 3 yrs experience in teaching looking for any suitable job in reputed organic station on visit skilled in programming language VB, JAVA ,C,C,TT & also WEB development. Contact 90595322

Indian male 27 yrs, MBA finance with 4 years experience currently in Muscat on visit visa seeking suitable placement in finance / admin.

Contact: 90921724

Indian Male, B.Com + Dip. Logistics 2year experience looking for a job in Accounts/Logistics Field.

Presently on Visit Visa Mobile: 93884951/ Email:mehreenraiz@gmail.com

Indian male 24 B.com, 2years of experience in sales & admin & proficient in M.S Office, Excel.

Contact: 98613373 Email: syedismailnoor@gmail.com

Indian male 43 yrs accountant presently on tourist visa looking for suitable placement in a company 18yrs experience in managing finance in Indian and abroad.

Contact 90190648

4years and 7months experienced Female seeking job related to Office Job, Data Entry and Desktop Administration. Completed diploma in Computer Science.

Contact: 94653264

Indian male MBA 5 yrs experience in Oman and India seeking suitable position in marketing & sales NOC available. Contact: 93059175 Email: pranodsathyan11@gmail. com

Indian female having D/L with 12 years experience in corporate / retail sales & B/D. Looking for a suitable job in training / IT / Education companies. Contact: 91751077 Email: alamelusara@hotmail.com

Master in Aeronautical engineering (PhD) having 4 years experience. Seeking job in universities, colleges, schools and industries.

Contact 98259462 binoaero87@gmail.com

Indian male 33 having 6 yrs exp in Oman & 4 yes exp in Qatar having valid Oman D/L seeks opportunity in sales & business development.

Contact: 98260607 Email: amrish.sukumar@gmail.com

Indian Male 24 years, HSE , 3 years Experienced as WELDING SUPERVISOR, PIPE FITTER, NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST, ASNT-NDT level II, per SNT-TC-LA (Radiographic Testing (RT)Penetrate testing (PT) Magnetic Particle Testing(MT)Ultrasonic Testing (UT)RTFI, looking for a suitable job.

Contact 99334770 Master in Aeronautical Engineering (PhD) having 4 years experience. Seeking job in universities, colleges, schools and industries.

Contact 98259462 binoaero87@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer 3 years of experience in HVAC mechanical engineer one year experience in Auto Cad B.E (mechanical engineering) revit mep, auto cad, stcw, huet.mobile: +97430384909 email: kijomonc@gmail.com Indian male 21, Graduate in commerce (B.com ) having 2 years of experience in cash counter (National trading & spare parts)looking for a suitable placement on a visit visa. Contact:+968 95919647 /+968 94245753/ uzairzain786@gmail.com Indian candidate with 15 years experience in Facility Management (Soft Service) looking for part time assignments / Consultancy Opportunities. Contact- 98469311 Indian Male, 23, BBA Graduate, fresher, no D/L, looking for a suitable job. Contact: 94032041; Email: azzamsiddique1@gmail.com Part- Time Accountant, well experience senior accountant, doing all type of accounting works, Finalization, Budgeting available.

Contact: 98803439 Qualified banking & Accounts management profesional seeking suitable job opportunities. Currently working in India with ICIC Bank.

Email: sheemoljohn@rediffmail.com Contact# 919755550181 Filipino Male: 35 yrs, with 3yrs Technical & Customer Service, 2yrs Online Ad Serving, 1yr dministrative work experiences looking for suitable job. Contact 97852816

Project Engineer, Mechanical Indian Male, 26 years 3 Years experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures Aware of int.

Standards B.Tech in Mech engg Contact-rahulkunnath23@gmail. com Mob-00917350860889 25, Indian female (BCA- Computer Application). 1yr experience as teacher and graphic designer.

Knowledge in Photoshop, illustrator, in design. Looking for suitable job in office administration, teaching and graphic designing.

Contact - 98426509 Filipino Cabin steward / Linen vallet is looking for suitable job in Oman. Contact: +968 91065438 or email: blonglive@gmail.com Indian male Administrative officer Four years experience in same field. Well known MS office tools, Specialization in handling back office operations, inter office correspondence, confidential mails, Quotations, Monthly billing.

Searching for suitable job in Oman.

Contact: +91 9750572088/ E-mail id: vijaypmk99@gmail.com Indian Driver, with Oman driving license having 10 years experience in Oman, looking for suitable positions. Contact-91519047 Indian male network cabling technician (19-years gulf experience) seeking for suitable placement.

Contact: 0091-8089909265 (India) email: mohithavp@gmail.com Mechanical Engineer, Indian, (B.E.) on visit visa, seeking suitable post. Contact no: 99534733 email: rajesh92prince@gmail.com HSE Engineer, Indian male 5 years experience in Oil & Gas. Working in Shclumberger, NEBOSH, IOSH, & NDT Certified, M Tech in HSE. Contact-krish.569@gmail.com +91 9867016808 Indian male MBA, 24 yrs having experience in Sales & marketing seeks suitable placement.

Contact GSM: 93833563 email: arundulala@gmail.com.

Indian male, 24 yrs, B. Com Graduate more than 1 year experienced in accounts planning to come for a family visit in oman seeking for a suitable placement. Contact 99334770/ 99743709 Indian male 33 years, B.Com, having 6 years experience in Oman.

Tally & ERP looking for suitable placement. Mobile no :98492921 Indian Male, 22, Experienced, Looking for job in sales (no DL).

Contact: 90801420; Email: anwaar223969@gmail.com Female Architect on visiting visa, two years’ experience, graduated from School of Planning and Architecture (under MHRD). Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup and creative visualization. Email saatvika.frozenmusic@gmail.com.

Contact 00968-94057427.

Karate and self defense classes at Azaiba 18 Nov Street. RO 10 per month twice a week Monday and Tuesday 6. 30 TO 7. 30. PM. Contact: 98294551

SITUATION WANTSIT. WANTED Indian male (B.E) Quality Controller and Supervising. 3 year good working experience. Better knowledge in quality control technique.

Searching for suitable job. Mail: muthujagadeeshjkm@gmail.com, Contact: GSM : +91 9786418033 / 968 91894487 Indian Architectural Engineer with 2.5 yrs experience in architectural consultancy firms, currently on visit visa, looking for suitable placement Contact no: +96894955793 hassanfaizalthariq@gmail.com.

Economist: Female, MA & M. Phil/ PhD_ in ECONOMICS. 10 years experience Banking/Lecturer/Customer Service/Trainer, currently looking for job contact: 97457248 Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 2 years of experience in purchase (supply chain management) looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact: 93979084 / 97351786 / E-mail: mohammednsr126@gmail.com Indian Female 23 Years, Post Graduated in Sanskrit (language), Seeking for Suitable Jobs, (Teaching or Clerical), Knowledge in MS Office, Good Communication Skill #96141317, 94614317, E-mail: sou93madam@gmail.com Indian male electrician (EEE), 2 years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail id ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Contact; 918148336160 / 918300136160 Indian male Electrician(EEE) 2 years good working experience searching for suitable job. mail ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Contact;918148336160 / 918300136160 Indian male 33 yrs, MBA - HR, worked on Recruitments,Training,Site-HR, Omanisation and development plans of nationals ,10 yrs exp.

Seeking a job.NOC avl. # 94179499 saiprasad_18@yahoo.com Indian Male, 23, BBA Graduate, Fresher, on visit visa looking for job in sales/marketing.

Contact - 94032041; Email azzamsiddique1@gmail.com Sudanese male. Bachelor geology and mining with 2 years experience in MUD LOGGING & Training in Soil Investigation. Tel: 92956848 Indian female, B.Tech Computer Science with 3 years experience seeking full time job in IT support, Teaching, HR. Contact: 95933507 / 97485997 Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 4 years of experience in Office Administration (admin) looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact: 93979084 / 97351786 E-mail: mohammednsr126@gmail.com Indian male, 30.System administrator/desktop support professional.5 years of GCC exp.

Visa status: visit (Dubai) mob: 00971565598176/ aneeshngr@gmail.com

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TOURS

TOURS

RENT A CAR

Dolphin Watch, Dhow Cruise with Buffet, & Land Tours Al- Ainain Marine Tours contact 98029602, 92808636 We arrange tours & accommodation at all the beautiful places in Oman. Contact 99839898

SIT. WANTED

GOOD NEWS

Indian male, 26 years 3 Years’ experience in Projects of Tanks, Boilers and Steel structures Aware of int. Standards, B tech in Mech Engg. Contactrahulkunnath23@gmail.com Mob-00917350860889

FREE INFORMATION ABOUT ISLAM. If you would like to know more about Islam, please call: 99425598, 99250777, 99353988, 99253818, 99341395, and 99379133. For ladies: 99415818, 99321360, 99730723 Orvisit:www.islamfact.com

Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 4 years of experience in same field looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact : 93979084 / 97351786, E-mail : mohammednsr126@gmail.com

Ayurvedic treatment for joint pain, backache, paralysis, massage, steambath, obesity, Spondylitis, Ideal Care Ayurvedic Clinic, 18 November Street, Azaiba.

Contact: 99639695 / 97397320

Indian male 25, Graduate in commerce (B.com) having 2 years of experience in same field looking for a suitable placement presently on a visit visa. Contact : 93979084 / 97351786, E-mail : mohammednsr126@gmail.com Indian male 26 yrs (MBA) Specialized in Marketing have 2 yrs heavy equipment sales experience, have GCC driving license looking suitable job in Oman.

Contact 99180369 Email: khajaaftab@gmail.com 5 years experienced (Front office & Banking), Indian Male (28 years.

Hotel Management graduate), searching for suitable position.

English, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic fluent.

Noc available. Contact: 91383167 Indian male Electrician(EEE ).

Two years good working experience searching for suitable job.

Gmail id ; antonyajin15@gmail. com, Name; Antony Ajin.

G : 918148336160 /918300136160 Economics Specialist: Female , MA & M.Phil/PhD_ in ECONOMICS .

10 years experience Banking/Lecturer/Customer Service/Trainer currently Looking for job Call: 97457248 Sudanese male, 5 years experience in supply chain (warehouse management, logistics and procurement) Contact : 90644186

Ayurvedic treatment for backache, paralysis, arthritis etc & massage, All Season (Vaidyaratnam). Contact:24475280 / 95371664 / 92504980 www.siddhayur.com

SIT. WANTED Female Architect on visiting visa, two years’ experience, graduated from School of Planning and Architecture (under MHRD). Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup and creative visualization. Email saatvika.frozenmusic@gmail.com.

Contact 00968-94057427.

Indian female, 31 years (B.A., D.Ed) having 6 yrs of teaching experience in CBSE schools in India well versed with electronics devices teaching, good computer knowledge presently on visit visa looking for suitable job. #97135319 Email: nk.lucky1@gmail.com Indian female , M.B.A, 8 Yrs of Experience in Oil and Gas industry, Trading & contracting companies. working as an Unit Manager for MNC, HR Coordinator and Office admin for local companies. seeking suitable placement immediately. Contact 99179709.

Indian male, 44 Years, Plumbing Supervisor, holding Omani Driving license, having 14 Years of experience in Oman and 8 years in India.

Looking for suitable placement.

Contact - 95154414

DRIVING

NRI Land for Immediate sale 19 cents residential land at Bakery J unction near valsala hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, for sale. Tar road frontage with lorry access.

Contact: 98469311/96179737 Ready to occupy just completed 3 BHK in Chennai -Pallikkaranai :1600sqft ,builders lcs city makers ,high quality construction , woodwork done, part of 64 apts all 3bhk in 4 blocks gated community with swimming pool/gym/common hall/2 car parking. Genuine buyers call rag @99235815 or email: sairaj_2k@yahoo.com NRI Property for Sale: 774Sq .

2 BHK flat with OC ready at Palava City Casa Rio, Dombivili, Mumbai Contact : 97003326, 96791085

ACC. WANTED Urgently required Villa with 8 rooms near Bausher/Ghala/Al Ansab area for accommodation of Staff from a reputed company in Oman. Interested party may contact - Mr. Pramith 99694150

Gulf link rent car get the best rate daily weekly monthly & long term.

Contact: Tel: 24348106 G.S.M: 98265073 /96023931 Email: gulflink403@gmail.com

TRANSPORTATION Transportation. Contact: 91703829

FOR HIRE New Volvo Trailor available for rent to UAE every alternative days, 50 ton capacity with reasonable rent contact.99318152/ email- Ahastco @gmail.com

Transportation available Ruwi to Al Khuwair, Ghubra & Azaiba.

Contact: 91103909 Transportation available Al Khuwair, Ghobrah, Azaiba, Al Hail & Al Khoud. Drop & pick.

Contact: 95250161

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

Contact: 91374879 / 96627562/ 99382001/ 24751177/ 24751188

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation required from Qurum to WadiKabir at afternoon only 1 PM. Contact - 99012165

Transportation. available.

For ladies Contact 92430239

Transportation. Contact:96538078

Transportation. Contact 92015894

Transportation. Contact 99508282

Transportation. Contact94510847

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MATRIMONIAL Parent of Palakkad based Hindu Nair / Menon boy aged 29 star pooram, under graduate presently working in Oman seeking alliance from parents undergraduate / graduate nair / menon girl age 2123 Contact: 99312383 after 7 pm Christian Evangelical girl, 27, 150 cm. ICWA, M.Com, working in a MNC Trivandrum. Seeks suitable proposals. Contact – 96040125/ 97889342 Parents of 28 yrs, Indian Boy from Mumbai, ACCA working as a senior accountant in Muscat, seeks alliance from an Indian Sunni Muslim family. Contact(parent): 96408642 email id: khaledaoman@gmail.com Maternal uncle of Indian Sunni Muslim girl aged 21, beautiful, tall and pursuing M.Sc, Urdu speaking hailing from Chennai seeks suitable alliance. Contact: 97047811 Christian divorce, male 40.

Contact by Whatsapp: 91346321 Parents of 28 yrs, Indian Boy from Mumbai, ACCA working as a senior accountant in Muscat, seeks alliance from an Indian Sunni Muslim family. Contact no. (Parent): 96408642 email id: khaledaoman@gmail.com

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